Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight

Using Al(OH)3 and Mg(OH)2 as raw materials, MgAl layered double hydroxides (LDHs) modified from birch leaves were prepared by the ball-milling–hydrothermal method, denoted as LDHs/BL, and used for the treatment of wastewater containing Cu(II). The morphology, crystal shape, and specific surface area...

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Main Authors: Fengrong Zhang, Binghan Zhang, Dandan Han, Shaokang Fang, Lishun Wu, Wanguo Hou
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Published: IWA Publishing 2022-08-01
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author Fengrong Zhang
Binghan Zhang
Dandan Han
Shaokang Fang
Lishun Wu
Wanguo Hou
author_facet Fengrong Zhang
Binghan Zhang
Dandan Han
Shaokang Fang
Lishun Wu
Wanguo Hou
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description Using Al(OH)3 and Mg(OH)2 as raw materials, MgAl layered double hydroxides (LDHs) modified from birch leaves were prepared by the ball-milling–hydrothermal method, denoted as LDHs/BL, and used for the treatment of wastewater containing Cu(II). The morphology, crystal shape, and specific surface area of the samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and BET-specific surface area analyzer. The results showed that the prepared LDHs/BL composites had good crystal shape, large specific surface area, and suitable pore structure. Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherm models were used to analyze the adsorption. The results showed that the adsorption conforms to the Freundlich adsorption isotherm model. Under the same adsorption conditions, the adsorption capacity of the LDHs/BL complex was higher than that of LDH, the removal efficiency of the former was 92%, and that of the latter was 68%. The adsorption mechanism includes metal precipitation and isomorphic replacement. More importantly, this study provides a green method to prepare LDHs. LDHs/BL composites are expected to be used as a new kind of environmental adsorbent for wastewater treatment. This work provides a new idea for the utilization of agricultural and forestry wastes. HIGHLIGHTS Nanocomposites of LDHs/BL were fabricated.; The LDHs/BL nanocomposites exhibit enhanced sorption capacities for Cu(II).; The nanocomposites are potential sorbents for wastewater treatment.; The synthesis of LDHs/BL nanocomposites provides a win–win strategy.;
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spelling doaj.art-ee193bc6478e40d8bb2e085b44d479382022-12-22T01:51:46ZengIWA PublishingWater Supply1606-97491607-07982022-08-012286603661410.2166/ws.2022.249249Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insightFengrong Zhang0Binghan Zhang1Dandan Han2Shaokang Fang3Lishun Wu4Wanguo Hou5 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, P. R. China School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, P. R. China School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, P. R. China School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, P. R. China School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, P. R. China Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China Using Al(OH)3 and Mg(OH)2 as raw materials, MgAl layered double hydroxides (LDHs) modified from birch leaves were prepared by the ball-milling–hydrothermal method, denoted as LDHs/BL, and used for the treatment of wastewater containing Cu(II). The morphology, crystal shape, and specific surface area of the samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and BET-specific surface area analyzer. The results showed that the prepared LDHs/BL composites had good crystal shape, large specific surface area, and suitable pore structure. Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherm models were used to analyze the adsorption. The results showed that the adsorption conforms to the Freundlich adsorption isotherm model. Under the same adsorption conditions, the adsorption capacity of the LDHs/BL complex was higher than that of LDH, the removal efficiency of the former was 92%, and that of the latter was 68%. The adsorption mechanism includes metal precipitation and isomorphic replacement. More importantly, this study provides a green method to prepare LDHs. LDHs/BL composites are expected to be used as a new kind of environmental adsorbent for wastewater treatment. This work provides a new idea for the utilization of agricultural and forestry wastes. HIGHLIGHTS Nanocomposites of LDHs/BL were fabricated.; The LDHs/BL nanocomposites exhibit enhanced sorption capacities for Cu(II).; The nanocomposites are potential sorbents for wastewater treatment.; The synthesis of LDHs/BL nanocomposites provides a win–win strategy.;http://ws.iwaponline.com/content/22/8/6603adsorptionbirch leavesheavy metallayered double hydroxidesmechanical hydrothermal method
spellingShingle Fengrong Zhang
Binghan Zhang
Dandan Han
Shaokang Fang
Lishun Wu
Wanguo Hou
Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight
Water Supply
adsorption
birch leaves
heavy metal
layered double hydroxides
mechanical hydrothermal method
title Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight
title_full Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight
title_fullStr Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight
title_full_unstemmed Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight
title_short Removal of Cu(II) by MgAl–OH LDHs/birch leaves composites prepared by ball-milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight
title_sort removal of cu ii by mgal oh ldhs birch leaves composites prepared by ball milling hydrothermal method and mechanism insight
topic adsorption
birch leaves
heavy metal
layered double hydroxides
mechanical hydrothermal method
url http://ws.iwaponline.com/content/22/8/6603
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