高锰酸钾助凝铝盐混凝剂处理低浊水效能及对出水残余铝的影响

以低浊微污染配水为试验水样,对比考察了硫酸铝(Al₂(SO₄)₃)、氯化铝(AlCl₃)和聚合氯化铝(PACl)的混凝效能;考察高锰酸钾(KMnO₄)对铝盐混凝剂的助凝效果及对出水中残余颗粒铝(Al_P)和溶解铝(Al_D)含量的影响;并对残余铝形态与除污染效果的相关性进行分析。结果表明:AlCl₃、Al₂(SO₄)₃混凝效能相似,二者电性中和能力较PACl强,但去除浊质及溶解性有机物效果不如PACl。KMnO₄对AlCl₃、PACl絮体zeta电位的影响随其投量的增加有小幅下降,同时,KMnO₄能有效地降低出水中剩余浊度与溶解性有机物含量,对AlCl₃、PACl的助凝作用主要体现在电性中和阶段。KMnO₄也能有效地降低出水中Al_P与Al_D含量,且残余铝多以Al_P的形式存在,Al_D含量相对较低;相同混凝剂投量下,Al_P与剩余浊度存在一定的正相关性,而残余Al_D含量受KMnO₄以及铝盐混凝剂投量的双重影响。以网捕卷扫为主导时,Al_D含量较稳定,在较小范围内波动。     

Optimization of flocculation conditions for the separation of TiO2 particles in coagulation-photocatalysis hybrid water treatment

TiO₂ mediated photocatalysis can decompose organic micropollutants (e.g., 1,4-dioxane) in water, but the removal of used TiO₂ particles is challenging. Although retrofitting enhances the particle separation efficiency, optimizing a coagulation/flocculation process should be most suitable for existing treatment plants. Therefore, the present study investigated the separation characteristics of TiO₂ particles added to drinking water treatment processes along with a polyaluminum coagulant. TiO₂ photocatalysts were able to achieve significant degradation of 1,4-dioxane (∼100% within 50 min) as well as dissolved organic matter (∼75% within 150 min) at a TiO₂ dose of 1.0 g/L under UV irradiation. Although the TiO₂ particle separation efficiency was sensitive to G values, maximal removal occurred at a G value of <34 s⁻¹ with a coagulant concentration of >8 mg/L as Al₂O₃. Sand filters had the capability to remove residual turbid materials and thus, the turbidity of the final product water dropped to as low as 0.1 NTU when the coagulation/flocculation process was preceded. The final effluent quality was comparable to that of a 0.45-μm membrane filter. The post separation of the TiO₂ photocatalysts dispersed for emergency water treatment to degrade 1,4-dixoane was successfully achieved with an optimal coagulant dose, proper flocculation, and sand filtration.     

Application of Slurry Type Photocatalytic Oxidation‐Submerged Hollow Fiber Microfiltration Hybrid System for the Degradation of Bisphenol A (BPA)

Abstract

A pilot scale, slurry type photocatalytic reactor, followed by submerged hollow fiber microfiltration (MF) membrane hybrid system was evaluated for simultaneous and complete destruction of toxic organic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) and separation of photocatalyst TiO₂; in order to obtain a reusable quality water. With simple modification to the treatment operation, the effect of photocatalytic reaction at modest variations in temperature was examined. Adsorption pretreatment was carried out prior to photocatalysis (UV/TiO₂). BPA adsorption ability on TiO₂ was very less (about 15%) at 25°C. However, adsorption pretreatment followed by photocatalytic oxidation (UV/TiO₂) at an elevated nearly constant temperature (about 70°C) helped in increasing the BPA degradation efficiency. The effect of ozone introduction into the treatment stream was also analyzed. Applying ozone along with UV/TiO₂, brought about a synergistic effect on BPA degradation. Within 3 h, entire 10 ppm of BPA and the by‐product organic compounds were completely removed. TiO₂ particle separation performance using hollow fiber membrane was enhanced by adopting a two‐stage coagulation/sedimentation pretreatment. With initial turbidity of 4000 NTU, the turbidity of the final permeate water was well below 0.1 NTU. Almost complete removal of particles was achieved. Some of the main advantages of this hybrid treatment system include, large‐scale treatment, complete and efficient BPA and its organic intermediates degradation, TiO₂ easily separated after treatment and capable for reuse as it is free from chemical coagulant contaminants, reusable quality water is obtained, and the system has the potential for continuous operation with simple process modifications.     

Coagulation and Electrocoagulation of Wastes Polluted with Colloids

Abstract

The goal of this work has been to compare for both, continuous and batch processes, the efficiencies of the chemical and the electrochemical coagulation processes with hydrolyzing aluminum salts, and to determine the similarities or differences that exist between both coagulation processes. To meet the objective, experiments of both coagulation technologies have been carried out in the same operation conditions and the results have been interpreted in terms of the mechanisms previously proposed in literature for kaolin coagulation. The charge neutralization by the adsorption of monomeric hydroxocations onto the kaolin surface can be the primary coagulation‐mechanism for low concentration of aluminum and acidic pHs (below 4). In the range of pH 4–7, two primary mechanisms can explain the experimental behavior of the system: sweep flocculation for high concentration of aluminum, and a combination of precipitation‐charge‐neutralization and charge neutralization by adsorption of monomeric or polymeric aluminum, for low concentration of aluminum. In the continuously‐operated processes, the efficiency in the turbidity‐removal seems to be much related to the aluminum species present in the treated waste, and not to the way of adding aluminum to the reaction system. For the same steady‐state pH and aluminum concentration, the same turbidity removal is obtained in both, the chemical and the electrochemical coagulation processes. For high aluminum/kaolin ratios, kaolin suspensions which contain sulfate as electrolyte, achieve better removals of turbidity than those containing chloride ions. The operation mode (continuous or discontinuous) influences greatly on the efficiency of the electrocoagulation processes. Similar efficiencies are obtained for low (below 5 mg dm^?3) and high doses of aluminum (above 20 mg dm^?3). However, at intermediate doses a strong difference is observed, with a more marked decrease in the efficiency in the discontinuous process. This observation has been explained considering that the addition of aluminum in the continuous process is instantaneous (and not progressive as in the discontinuous one), and thus, the sweep coagulation mechanism is more favored in this operation mode.     

Comparison of Algal Removal by Coagulation with Clays and Al‐based Coagulants

Abstract

Coagulation with both metal coagulants and clays can effectively remove algal cells from water. Pre‐polymerized inorganic coagulants (e.g., polyaluminium chloride, PACl) normally contain high positive charge and the charge neutralization is one of algal removal mechanisms by coagulation, then, a better performance of PACl in the removal of algae is expected. The excellent algal removal efficiency by bentonite (Bent) and montmorillonite KSF (Mont‐KSF) was observed in this study but for the turbidity reduction, Bent did not perform as well as Mont‐KSF and then the most suitable clay to be considered is Mont‐KSF. It has been proposed that the maximum algal removal efficiency by clays would be achieved when the particle size of clays is close to that of algal cells. However, under this study conditions, the particle size alone does not correlate the good removal efficiency of Bent and Mont‐KSF. It is thus proposed that the nature of microstructure of clay particles could contribute to good algal removal efficiency.     

Coagulation of colloidal particles in water by chitosan

The feasibility of applying chitosan, as prepared from the crab chitin, was assessed in this study for the coagulation of colloidal particles. A series of batch flocculation tests with chitosan under different conditions was also conducted. The results indicate that chitosan is a potent coagulant for bentonite suspension. The relationship between the optimum chitosan dosage and the turbidity of the bentonite suspension is presented as a linear correlation. The evidence infers that an adequate range of the coagulant dosage is the primary consideration in determining the removal efficiency for the turbidity of the source water. It also indicates that the coagulation behavior for kaolinite by chitosan is different from that of bentonite, i.e., chitosan fails to form a good aggregate with kaolinite. Turbid water containing particles which show behavior similar to kaolinite apparently need to have some bentonite particles added as coagulant aid, thereby improving the aggregation of the colloid particles with chitosan. Moreover, the effect of pH on the coagulation efficiency of chitosan is insignificant. The evidence infers that charge neutralization is not a major mechanism controlling the formation of floc for chitosan coagulation.     

三种絮凝剂除藻效果的比较

以合肥市环城河为研究对象,采用聚合氯化铝（PAC）、聚合氯化铝铁（PAFC）、聚合硫酸铝铁（PAFS）三种絮凝剂对该含藻水体进行强化混凝除藻、除浊的试验研究,考察了絮凝剂种类及添加量、水样的pH、助凝剂的种类以添加量等因素对强化混凝效果的影响。结果表明：在相同添加量时,聚合氯化铝的除藻、除浊效果最好,当添加量为27 mg/L时,叶绿素a的去除率为87.46%,浊度的去除率为92.74%,添加高分子助凝剂PAM、HCA对原水的浊度、叶绿素a有一定的去除效果,助凝剂与絮凝剂的配合使用可改善絮凝剂的的混凝去除效果,助凝剂PAM的效果较好,当PAM的投加量为2 mg/L时,叶绿素a的去除率可提高5.91%,浊度的去除率可提高1.70%。     

A total solution for simultaneous organic degradation and particle separation using photocatalytic oxidation and submerged microfiltration membrane hybrid process

Advanced oxidation process (AOP) with reactor capacity of 150 L, using ultraviolet (UV) radiation and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) photocatalyst, was evaluated for the destruction of toxic organic chemical, bisphenol A (BPA). TiO₂ in the form of powder, was suspended as slurry in the water, as against the commonly adopted practice of immobilizing it onto a carrier material such as glass, concrete or ceramics. Adsorption of BPA by TiO₂ was evaluated and was performed as a pretreatment to AOP. The combined effect of ozone with the AOP process was also studied. Applying ozone along with UV/TiO₂, brought about a synergistic effect on BPA degradation. Within three hours, entire 10 ppm of BPA and the intermediate organic compounds were completely removed. The highlight of this study was the simultaneous degradation of BPA and separation of TiO₂ particles from water after photocatalysis, in order to obtain reusable quality water. Separation of TiO₂ particles was carried out by a unique two stage coagulation and settling process followed by submerged hollow fiber microfiltration membrane technique. With initial turbidity of 4,000 NTU, the turbidity of the final permeate water was well below 0.1 NTU. Almost complete removal of TiO₂ particles was achieved. Some of the main advantages of this hybrid treatment system include, large scale treatment, complete and efficient BPA and its organic intermediates degradation; easy separation of TiO₂ after treatment and reuse as it is free from chemical coagulant contaminants; reusable quality water, and the potential for continuous operation with simple process modifications.     

Coagulation–flocculation of colloidal suspensions of kaolinite,bentonite, and alumina by chitosan sulfate

This article reports on the removal of colloidal suspensions of kaolinite, bentonite, and alumina using chitosan sulfate (ChS). ChS was synthesized by partial introduction of sulfate groups in the chitosan (Ch) structure. The polyampholyte (chitosan sulfate) shows variable charge depending on the pH of the solution. ChS was characterized by FTIR, ¹³C‐NMR, elemental analysis, and potentiometric titrations. The ChS coagulation–flocculation capacity for kaolinite, bentonite, and alumina aqueous suspensions was systematically studied. The coagulation–flocculation process was carried out at various pH values and ChS concentrations. The pH range in which the largest ChS removal capacity was observed depended on particle type (4.5–5.5 for kaolinite, 4.5–7.0 for bentonite, and 7.0–8.0 for alumina). The removal of colloidal particles is explained by charge neutralization due to electrostatic interactions between ChS and particles and particle entrapping when the polyelectrolyte precipitates. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Removal of chloridazon from water by kerolite/stevensite and bentonite: a comparative study

The adsorption of chloridazon (5‐amino‐4‐chloro‐2‐phenylpyridazin‐3(2H)‐one) on a new type of material formed by kerolite/stevensite bearing lithofacies and on a bentonite, desiccated at 110 °C from aqueous solution at 25 °C has been studied by using batch experiments. In addition, column experiments were carried out with these samples using aqueous solutions of chloridazon at a concentration (C) of 45 × 10⁻⁴ cmol dm⁻³. The experimental data points have been fitted to the Langmuir equation to calculate the adsorption capacities (X_m). Values for X_m ranged from 0.072 cmol kg⁻¹ for bentonite up to 1.30 cmol kg⁻¹ for kerolite. The removal efficiency, R, ranged from 17.1% for bentonite up to 85.1% for kerolite. The batch experiments show that the kerolite is more effective than bentonite in adsorbing chloridazon. The column experiments show that kerolite might be reasonably used in removing chloridazon, the data indicating that a readily available and inexpensive Spanish kerolite can be employed as a filter for contaminated waters with chloridazon, so controlling its release to the environment. © 2000 Society of Chemical Industry     

Ecotoxicological evaluation of a fish farming effluent treated by Fenton oxidation and coagulation process

ABSTRACT

This study has evaluated the efficiency of Fenton process followed by coagulation to treat real effluent from fish farm. Fenton obtained Chemical Oxygen Demand and turbidity removal of 48% at (0.5 mg L^?1 Fe²⁺ and 10 mmol H₂O₂). Fenton followed by coagulation reduced COD and turbidity by almost 100%. The process also decreased the concentrations of suspended solids, phosphate, nitrate, Biological Oxygen Demand, and nitrite. Ecotoxicology test indicated that the effluent treated with 0.5 mmol L^?1 Fe²⁺ in 10 mmol L^?1 H₂O₂ displayed the lowest toxicity. These findings can indicate an environmental friendly alternative to treat fish farm effluent.     

Performance and Economic Assessment of the Treatment of Phenol with TiO2 Photocatalysis,Photo‐Fenton,Biological Aerated Filter,and Wetland Reactors

The performance and economic cost of the removal of phenol with TiO₂ photocatalysis, photo‐Fenton reactions, biological aerated filter (BAF), and constructed wetland (CW) reactors has been studied. The BAF achieved complete removal with a maximum phenol concentration of 200 mg·L^?1. The BAF‐CW combination provided a phenol‐free effluent with a maximum phenol concentration of 650 mg·L^?1. In both cases, a complete detoxification of the treated water was achieved at the concentrations studied. The efficiency of TiO₂ photocatalysis was limited to concentrations below 50 mg L^?1 to minimize removal reduction and toxicity of the intermediates. Photo‐Fenton was more efficient, but also more expensive because of the high cost of H₂O₂. The photo‐Fenton‐BAF combination is proposed to be the most suitable one.     

Electrochemical treatment of olive mill wastewater

Background Olive mill wastewater (OMW) constitutes a very strong agro‐industrial wastewater posing severe environmental threats in olive oil producing countries. The main objective of this study was to treat olive mill wastewater by electrochemical oxidation. The variables studied included the type and concentration of electrolyte solutions, voltage and time applied. Results: The electrolyte type and concentration significantly affected the degradation efficiency of the electrochemical oxidation. Optimal conditions for NaCl concentration were 3% (w/v) and 16 V. At these conditions chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal reached 70.8% after 8 h of electrochemical treatment, while color and turbidity were completely removed after short periods of treatment. However, bio‐assays indicated that the ecotoxicity of the treated wastewater remained unchanged, possibly due to the formation of chlorinated by‐products. Na₂SO₄ did not demonstrate sufficient efficiency. The simultaneous use of FeCl₃ and NaCl contributed to electro‐coagulation of OMW. After settlement, two separate phases were formed: the supernatant phase and the settled solids. Under optimal conditions (2% Na₂SO₄ + 1% FeCl₃; 24 V), the removal efficiency of COD reached 85.5% at the supernatant phase. Conclusion: NaCl was an effective electrolyte for OMW treatment. The electro‐coagulation process was also a successful process, but as in the case of NaCl the remaining acute toxicity of treated OMW was high. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

Degradation of 1‐amino‐4‐bromoanthraquinone‐2‐sulfonic acid using combined airlift bioreactor and TiO2‐photocatalytic ozonation

BACKGROUND: Traditional treatment systems failed to achieve efficient degradation of anthraquinone dye intermediates at high loading. Thus, an airlift internal loop reactor (AILR) in combination with the TiO₂‐photocatalytic ozonation (TiO₂/UV/O₃) process was investigated for the degradaton of 1‐amino‐ 4‐bromoanthraquinone‐2‐ sulfonic acid (ABAS). RESULTS: The AILR using Sphingomonas xenophaga as inoculum and granular activated carbon (GAC) as biocarrier, could run steadily for 4 months at 1000 mg L^?1 of the influent ABAS. The efficiencies of ABAS decolorization and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal in AILR reached about 90% and 50% in 12 h, respectively. However, when the influent ABAS concentration was further increased, a yellow intermediate with maximum absorbance at 447 nm appeared in AILR, resulting in the decrease of the decolorization and COD removal efficiencies. Advanced treatment of AILR effluent indicated that TiO₂/UV/O₃ process more significantly improved the mineralization rate of ABAS bio‐decolorization products with over 90% TOC removal efficiency, compared with O₃, TiO₂/UV and UV/O₃ processes. Furthermore, the release efficiencies of Br^? and SO₄^2? could reach 84.5% and 80.2% during TiO₂/UV/O₃ treatment, respectively, when 91.5% TOC removal was achieved in 2 h. CONCLUSION: The combination of AILR and TiO₂/UV/O₃ was an economic and efficient system for the treatment of ABAS wastewater. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

Preparation and characterization of titanium dioxide core/polymer shell hybrid composite particles prepared by emulsion polymerization

Titanium dioxide inorganic core and polymer shell composite poly(methyl methacrylate‐co‐butylacrylate‐co‐methacrylic acid) [P(MMA‐co‐BA)‐MAA] particles were prepared by emulsion copolymerization. Fourier transform IR (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to measure the content of MAA composite particles. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) characterized the composite particle size and size distribution. The field emission SEM (FE‐SEM) results of the composite particles showed regular spherical shape and no bare TiO₂ was detected on the whole surface of the samples. The composite particles were produced, showing good spectral reflectance compared with bare TiO₂. TGA results indicated the encapsulation efficiency and estimated density of composite particles. Encapsulation efficiency was up to 78.9% and the density ranged from 1.76 to 1.94 g/cm³. Estimated density of the composite particles is suitable to 1.73 g/cm³, due to density matching with suspending media. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 92: 2970–2975, 2004     

Acacia mearnsii de Wild Tannin-Based Flocculant in Surface Water Treatment

Abstract

Drinking water and wastewater treatment usually requires a coagulation/flocculation stage. Some disadvantages are presented by usual agents, above all linked to environmental, economical, and health aspects. Effectiveness of a new wood-derived flocculant agent has been studied, it consists of Acacia mearnsii modified tannin extract. Results have been very satisfactory; low flocculant dosage (up to 10 mg· L^{? 1}) may remove almost all suspended matter in surface water. Flocculant works better in acid pH (4–5), but an accurate dose minimizes the influence of this factor. Temperature does not affect effectiveness, but high initial turbidity may raise process efficiency. Duration of coagulation and flocculation stages seems to affect both positively to turbidity removal and in a non-interaction way. Dosage is much more important than both coagulation or flocculation stages. Treated water does not present either organic matter significantly increasing or a high residual tannin concentration. Microorganisms as total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and fecal streptococcus have been reduced up to 80%, 90%, and 99%, respectively.     

Preparation of titanium dioxide/poly(methyl methacrylate‐co‐n‐butyl acrylate‐co‐methacrylic acid) hybrid composite particles via emulsion polymerization

Titanium dioxide core and polymer shell composite poly(methyl methacrylate‐co‐n‐butyl acrylate‐co‐methacrylic acid) [P(MMA‐BA‐MAA)] particles were prepared by emulsion copolymerization. The stability of dispersions of TiO₂ particles in aqueous solution was investigated. The addition of an ionic surfactant, sodium lauryl sulfate, which can be absorbed strongly at the TiO₂/aqueous interface, increases the stability of the TiO₂ dispersion effectively by increasing the absolute value of the ζ potential of the TiO₂ particles. The adsorption of the nonionic surfactant, Triton X‐100, on the surface of TiO₂ particles is less than that of the ionic surfactant. Fourier transform IR spectroscopy was used to measure the content of MAA composite particles. Dynamic light scattering characterized the composite particle size and size distribution. The field‐emission scanning electron microscopy results for the composite particles showed a regular spherical shape, and no bare TiO₂ was detected on the entire surface of the samples. The composite particles that were produced showed good spectral reflectance compared to bare TiO₂. Thermogravimetric analysis results indicated the encapsulated TiO₂ and estimated density of composite particles. There was up to 78.9% encapsulated TiO₂ and the density ranged from 1.76 to 1.94 g/cm³. The estimated density of the composite particles is suitable at 1.73 g/cm³, which is due to density matching with the suspending fluid. The sedimentation experiment indicates that reducing the density mismatch between the composite particles and suspending fluid may enhance the stability. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 72–79, 2005     

Study on Disposal of Textile Dyes in Aqueous Solution by TiO2 Pillared Bentonite

TiO₂/bentonite composites were prepared by a sol–gel method. X-ray diffraction measurements of the samples revealed that TiO₂ had intercalated into the layers of bentonite and existed in anatase phase of TiO₂. Acid red 3R was used as model compounds of textile dyes in this study. The effects of operational parameters, including TiO₂ content, pH, as well as catalyst dosage, on photocatalytic degradation performance were examined. The experimental results showed that the removal rate of acid red 3R can be up to 96.7% under the following conditions: the dosage of TiO₂/bentonite was 2 g/L, the content of TiO₂ was 30%, the pH value was 3. And the photocatalytic reaction followed pseudo-first-order kinetics models.     

Removal of linuron from water by natural and activated bentonite

The sorption of linuron on bentonite desiccated at 110°C untreated, and acid‐treated with H₂SO₄ solutions over a concentration range between 0.25 M and 1.00 M from aqueous solution at 25°C has been studied by using batch experiments. In addition, column experiments were carried out with the bentonite sample treated with the 1.00 M H ₂SO₄ solution [B‐A(1.00)] by using two aqueous solutions of linuron of different concentrations (C=4.97 mg dm⁻³ and C=7.63 mg dm⁻³ ). The experimental data points have been fitted to the Langmuir equation in order to calculate the sorption capacities (X_m) of the samples; X_m values range from 0.02 g kg⁻¹ for the untreated bentonite [B‐N] up to 0.20 g kg⁻¹ for the sample acid‐treated with the 1.00 M H₂ SO₄ solution. The removal efficiency (R ) has also been calculated; R values ranging from 15.86% for the [B‐N] sample up to 41.54% for [B‐A(1.00)]. The batch experiments show that the acid‐treated bentonite is more effective than the natural bentonite in relation to sorption of linuron. The column experiments show that the B‐A(1.00) sample might be reasonably used in removing linuron, the column efficiency increasing from 61.8% for the C=7.63 mg dm⁻³ aqueous solution of linuron up to 77.6% for the C=4.97 mg dm⁻³ one. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

Physical properties and enzymatic hydrolysis of poly(L‐lactide)–TiO2 composites

Amorphous poly(L ‐lactide) (PLLA) composite films with titanium dioxide (TiO₂) particles were prepared by solution‐casting using methylene chloride as a solvent, followed by quenching from the melt. The effects of surface treatment, volume fraction, size, and crystalline type of the TiO₂ particles on the mechanical properties and enzymatic hydrolysis of the composite films were investigated. The tensile strength of the PLLA composite films containing TiO₂ particles except for anatase‐type ones with a mean particle size of 0.3–0.5 μm was lowered and the Young's modulus became higher with increasing the content of TiO₂ particles. The tensile strength of the composite films containing anatase‐type TiO₂ with a mean particle size of 0.3–0.5 μm at contents of 20 wt % or less was almost the same as that of the pure PLLA film. The enzymatic hydrolysis of PLLA matrix was accelerated by the addition of the hydrophilic anatase‐type TiO₂ particles (nontreated or Al₂O₃ treated) with a mean particle size of 0.3–0.5 μm at relatively high contents such as 20 wt %. On the other hand, the enzymatic hydrolysis of PLLA matrix was inhibited by composite formation with the hydrophobic rutile‐type TiO₂ particles (Al₂O₃‐stearic acid treated, or ZrO₂‐Al₂O₃‐stearic acid treated). These results suggest that the mechanical properties and enzymatic hydrolyzability of the PLLA can be controlled by the kind and amount of the added TiO₂ particles. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 96: 190–199, 2005