Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic Conditions
As one of the crucial factors contributing to coal spontaneous combustion, the oxidation of pyrite is a complex process involving multiple reactions, particularly in the presence of oxidants (Fe<sup>3+</sup> and O<sub>2</sub>) and bacteria. However, experimental results based...
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| description | As one of the crucial factors contributing to coal spontaneous combustion, the oxidation of pyrite is a complex process involving multiple reactions, particularly in the presence of oxidants (Fe<sup>3+</sup> and O<sub>2</sub>) and bacteria. However, experimental results based on mineral-pyrite are not entirely applicable to coal-pyrite due to their differences in formation environments and compositions. This study selected two types of coal-pyrite and one type of mineral-pyrite as research to conduct oxidation experiments with the participation of oxidant (Fe<sup>3+</sup>) and bacteria (<i>Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans</i>), respectively, to obtain the following conclusions. Under natural conditions, the chemical oxidation rate of pyrite is slow, but the addition of oxidant Fe<sup>3+</sup> and bacteria can significantly accelerate the oxidation rate. The promotion effect of oxidant Fe<sup>3+</sup> on the oxidation reaction is stronger than that of bacteria. Under the same conditions, the oxidation rate of coal-pyrite samples is slightly higher than that of mineral-pyrite, due to the relatively higher impurities content, poorer crystal structure, and humic acid in the coal seams. Additionally, different compositions of coal-pyrite samples can lead to various oxidation degrees under different conditions. Therefore, the oxidation process and mechanism of pyrite in coal seams are complex and affected by many factors, which need further study to prevent coal spontaneous combustion accurately and effectively. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dde248c6a58b4bb2a90b8c602b95826a2023-11-17T19:07:19ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-04-01168358810.3390/en16083588Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic ConditionsMengya Ma0Wenfeng Wang1Kun Zhang2Zhixiang Shi3Key Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resource and Reservoir Formation Process, China University of Mining and Technology, Ministry of Education, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaKey Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resource and Reservoir Formation Process, China University of Mining and Technology, Ministry of Education, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Mining Response and Disaster Prevention and Control in Deep Coal Mines, Anhui University of Science & Technology, Huainan 232001, ChinaKey Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resource and Reservoir Formation Process, China University of Mining and Technology, Ministry of Education, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaAs one of the crucial factors contributing to coal spontaneous combustion, the oxidation of pyrite is a complex process involving multiple reactions, particularly in the presence of oxidants (Fe<sup>3+</sup> and O<sub>2</sub>) and bacteria. However, experimental results based on mineral-pyrite are not entirely applicable to coal-pyrite due to their differences in formation environments and compositions. This study selected two types of coal-pyrite and one type of mineral-pyrite as research to conduct oxidation experiments with the participation of oxidant (Fe<sup>3+</sup>) and bacteria (<i>Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans</i>), respectively, to obtain the following conclusions. Under natural conditions, the chemical oxidation rate of pyrite is slow, but the addition of oxidant Fe<sup>3+</sup> and bacteria can significantly accelerate the oxidation rate. The promotion effect of oxidant Fe<sup>3+</sup> on the oxidation reaction is stronger than that of bacteria. Under the same conditions, the oxidation rate of coal-pyrite samples is slightly higher than that of mineral-pyrite, due to the relatively higher impurities content, poorer crystal structure, and humic acid in the coal seams. Additionally, different compositions of coal-pyrite samples can lead to various oxidation degrees under different conditions. Therefore, the oxidation process and mechanism of pyrite in coal seams are complex and affected by many factors, which need further study to prevent coal spontaneous combustion accurately and effectively.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3588coal-pyritemineral-pyriteoxidation reactionoxidant Fe(III)bacterial oxidation |
| spellingShingle | Mengya Ma Wenfeng Wang Kun Zhang Zhixiang Shi Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic Conditions Energies coal-pyrite mineral-pyrite oxidation reaction oxidant Fe(III) bacterial oxidation |
| title | Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic Conditions |
| title_full | Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic Conditions |
| title_fullStr | Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic Conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic Conditions |
| title_short | Experimental Study on the Oxidation Reaction of Coal-Pyrite and Mineral-Pyrite with the Participation of Fe(III) and Bacteria under Acidic Conditions |
| title_sort | experimental study on the oxidation reaction of coal pyrite and mineral pyrite with the participation of fe iii and bacteria under acidic conditions |
| topic | coal-pyrite mineral-pyrite oxidation reaction oxidant Fe(III) bacterial oxidation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3588 |
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