Facile fabrication of graphene oxide-polyethylenimine composite and its application for the Cr(VI) removal

A binary composite consisting of graphene oxide (GO) and polyethylenimine (PEI) was fabricated by a facile physical mixing. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Zeta potential were used to characterize the prepared graphene oxide-polyethylenimine composite (GOPC). A series of experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of some important parameters, such as molecular weight of PEI, pH, time and temperature, on the adsorption efficiency of GOPC. Due to the high amine density of GOPC, its adsorption for Cr(VI) occurred more easily at lower pH mainly via electrostatic interaction. The adsorption process matched well with the Langmuir isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The maximum adsorption capacity from the Langmuir model was 370.37 mg/g at pH 2.0 and 45°C for GOPC. Thermodynamic parameters revealed spontaneous and endothermic nature of the Cr(VI) adsorption onto GOPC. The main adsorption mechanism of GOPC toward Cr(VI) was electrostatic interaction. The adsorption-desorption experiments suggested GOPC was easily recycled and its stable adsorption capacity endowed it great potential as an adsorbent of Cr(VI) from wastewater.     

Removal of Chromium(VI) Using Surface Modified Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

This study describes the removal of Chromium(VI) from aqueous solutions using surface tailored superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) coated with bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)dithiophosphinic acid (Cyanex-301). The synthesized Cyanex-301 coated SPION has been characterized by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Fourier-Transfer Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray Photonic Spectroscopy (XPS), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). The adsorption mechanism was proposed to be via complexation between the thiol group on Cyanex-301 and Cr(VI) ions based on the XPS and FTIR analysis. It has been found that the equilibrium can be attained in less than 2 hr. The adsorption behavior of Cr(VI) on the Cyanex-301 coated SPION can be well described by the Langmuir model and the maximum adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) was estimated to be 30.8 mg/g. The selectivity of the Cyanex-301 coated SPION adsorbent towards Cr(VI) ions was found to be high and the maximum loading capacity obtained is up to an order of magnitude higher than that of other adsorbents reported in the literature. The desorption studies showed that more than 70% of Cr(VI) can be recovered using HNO₃ as eluting solution. Our findings suggest a high potential of the designed adsorbent material for the treatment of industrial wastewater containing Cr(VI).     

Efficient removal of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) from aqueous solution by magnetic nitrogen-doped carbon

The magnetic nitrogen-doped carbon (MNC) was prepared from polypyrrole by a simple high temperature calcination process in this paper. The structure and properties of MNC were analyzed by scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Brunner-Emmet-Teller, vibrating sample magnetometer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The capacity of MNC to adsorb Cr(VI) and Pb(II) was evaluated. The effects of the initial pH, dosage, concentration and temperature on the adsorption capacity of MNC were measured. MNC had a large specific surface area and a special porous structure. Its nitrogen and carbon sources were rich, and the ratio of carbon to nitrogen was fixed. The maximum Cr(VI)-adsorption capacity and maximum Pb(II) adsorption capacity of MNC could reach 456.63 and 507.13 mg∙g⁻¹ at 318 K, respectively. The pseudo-second-order model was used to describe the adsorption kinetics of MNC, and the Freundlich model was employed to discuss its isotherms. The adsorption process was affected by the electrostatic force, the reducing reaction, pores and chelation. The results of this study suggest that MNC is a material with superior performance, and is very easily regenerated, reused, and separated in the adsorption process.     

A high Cr (VI) absorption efficiency and easy recovery adsorbent: Electrospun polyethersulfone/polydopamine nanofibers

Cr (VI) is a highly toxic pollutant to humans, to achieve high adsorption capacity, easy recovery, and good reusability, polyethersulfone/polydopamine (PES/PDA) ultrafine fibers were prepared successfully. A series of preparing effect factors were investigated systematically and the optimum one is 8.5 pH value at room temperature and 2 g/L dopamine concentration. And then they were used as an adsorbent for the removal of Cr (VI) ions from wastewater. The effect factors pH, the adsorbent dosage, and time were discussed on Cr (VI) adsorption process and the Cr (VI) adsorption behavior was investigated. It is found that the maximum Cr (VI) adsorption capacity is 115.2 ± 4.8 mg/g at pH = 3 using 0.06 g PES/PDA with 80 mins. The Cr (VI) adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order model (r² ≥ 0.99) and adsorption isotherms were fitted to the Langmuir model (R² ≥ 0.999). Furthermore, the Cr (VI) adsorption mechanism was supposed according to the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic results. Finally, PES/PDA ultrafine fibers were considered to be a promising adsorbent with good stability (decomposing temperature, 356°C), high adsorption efficiency (112.1 ± 2.5 mg/g), and good reusability (three times) on the coexistence of anions and the actual industry wastewater environment.     

Removal of As(V) and Cr(VI) in aqueous solution by sand media simultaneously coated with Fe and Mn oxides

In this research, sand media simultaneously coated with iron and manganese (iron and manganese coated sand, IMCS) were applied to treat synthetic wastewater contaminated with both Cr(VI) and As(V). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) were used to characterize the surface properties of the coated layer of IMCS. Adsorption of Cr(VI) and As(V) onto IMCS followed a typical anionic type, showing a gradual decrease of adsorption as the solution pH increased. In a single system, IMCS showed a greater adsorption capacity for As(V) than that for Cr(VI) over the entire solution pH range. In a binary system, As(V) preferentially occupied the limited adsorption sites on IMCS and therefore Cr(VI) adsorption was suppressed. This result indicates that As(V) adsorption onto the surface of IMCS occurs through a strong chemical bonding such as an inner-sphere complex. As(V) adsorption onto the IMCS was well described by second-order kinetics. From the adsorption isotherm experiments at pH 4, the maximum adsorbed amount of Cr(VI) and As(V) onto IMCS in a single system was 102 mg/kg and 455 mg/kg, respectively.     

Effective removal of Cr(VI) and methyl orange from the aqueous environment using two-dimensional (2D) Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets

Industrial use of heavy metals and dyes critically depends on the effective handling of industrial effluents. Effective remediation of industrial effluents using various adsorbent materials has thus become critical. In this paper, we study two-dimensional MXenes as an adsorbent for removing Cr(VI) and methyl orange (MO) in waters. The physico-chemical performance of MXenes was studied using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Brunauer?Emmett?Teller, scanning electron microscopy, high resolution-transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques. The adsorption system, including influence of contact time, pH of solutions, co-ions, and desorption experiments were performed for effective Cr(VI) and MO removal. The Cr(VI) and MO removal rate of the MXenes was very fast, and the kinetic system was driven by pseudo-second-order kinetics. The sorption isotherm closely well-tailored with the Langmuir isotherm, and the maximum removal efficiencies were 104 and 94.8 mg/g for Cr(VI) and MO, respectively. The MXenes was successfully regenerated by 0.1 M NaOH aqueous solution and can be repeatedly recycled. The uptake of Cr(VI) and MO by the MXenes was mainly due to chemical adsorption, namely electrostatic adsorption, complexation, surface interactions, and ion exchange mechanisms. This investigation demonstrates the selectivity and feasibility of the MXenes as a real adsorbent for eliminating Cr(VI) and MO from the aqueous environment.     

Enhanced adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution by polyethyleneimine modified palygorskite

Polyethyleneimine (PEI) modified palygorskite (Pal) was used for the adsorption of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution. The absorbent was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Characterized results confirmed that the Pal has been successfully modified by PEI. The modification of PEI increased the Cr(VI) adsorption performance of the Pal by the adsorption combined reduction mechanism, and amino groups of the adsorbent play the main role in the enhanced Cr(VI) adsorption. The maximum adsorption capacity was 51.10 mg·g^-1 at pH 4.0 and 25 ℃. The adsorption kinetics of Cr(VI) on the adsorbent conforms to the Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum adsorption occurs at pH 3, and then the adsorption capacity of PEI-Pal was decreased with the increase of pH values. The adsorption kinetics of Cr(VI) on PEI-Pal was modeled with pseudo-second-order model. The addition of Cl^-, SO₄^2- and PO₄^3- reduced the Cr(VI) adsorption by competition with Cr(VI) for the active sites of PEI-Pal. The Cr(VI) saturated PEI-Pal can be regenerated in alkaline solution, and the adsorption capacity can still be maintained at 30.44 mg·g^-1 after 4 cycles. The results demonstrate that PEI-Pal can be used as a potential adsorbent of Cr(VI) in aqueous solutions.     

Enhanced adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution by polyethyleneimine modified palygorskite

Polyethyleneimine (PEI) modified palygorskite (Pal) was used for the adsorption of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution. The absorbent was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Characterized results confirmed that the Pal has been successfully modified by PEI. The modification of PEI increased the Cr(VI) adsorption performance of the Pal by the adsorption combined reduction mechanism, and amino groups of the adsorbent play the main role in the enhanced Cr(VI) adsorption. The maximum adsorption capacity was 51.10 mg·g⁻¹ at pH 4.0 and 25 °C. The adsorption kinetics of Cr(VI) on the adsorbent conforms to the Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum adsorption occurs at pH 3, and then the adsorption capacity of PEI-Pal was decreased with the increase of pH values. The adsorption kinetics of Cr(VI) on PEI-Pal was modeled with pseudo-second-order model. The addition of Cl⁻, SO₄²⁻ and PO₄³⁻ reduced the Cr(VI) adsorption by competition with Cr(VI) for the active sites of PEI-Pal. The Cr(VI) saturated PEI-Pal can be regenerated in alkaline solution, and the adsorption capacity can still be maintained at 30.44 mg·g⁻¹ after 4 cycles. The results demonstrate that PEI-Pal can be used as a potential adsorbent of Cr(VI) in aqueous solutions.     

Experimental and mathematical modeling of Cr(Ⅵ) removal using nano-magnetic Fe_3O_4-coated perlite from the liquid phase

Modification of perlite using nano-magnetic iron oxide was implemented to produce nano-magneticFe_3O_4-coated perlite composite(Fe_3O_4/Perlite). The prepared composite was characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy and Powder X-ray Fluorescence. The potentiality of both perlite and Fe_3O_4/Perlite composite to eliminate Cr(VI) from the environmentally relevant water was investigated.The influence of main factors which could affect the adsorption was studied including; pH of medium, shaking time and Cr(VI) ions concentration. The experimental outcome demonstrated that the modification of perlite by nano-magnetic Fe_3O_4 showed a significantly enhanced Cr(VI) removal efficiency relative to that of unmodified perlite. From the kinetic studies, the experimental data fitted well with the pseudo-second-order model. Moreover, it proposes that Langmuir isotherm is more adequate than the Freundlich isotherm for both perlite and modified perlite. The results recommended that Fe_3O_4/Perlite composite had a great potential as an economic and efficient adsorbent of Cr(VI) from contaminated water, which has huge application potential.     

载铁氧化石墨烯壳聚糖对水中Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附研究

采用加热蒸发法制备了载铁氧化石墨烯壳聚糖(Fe-GOCS)复合球,对合成材料进行了表征,研究其对吸附Cr(Ⅵ)的影响因素.结果表明,随pH的降低,Fe-GOCS对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附量增加.准1级动力学模型可用于描述0～10h对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附动力学过程,而10～45h阶段对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附符合准2级动力学方程.随环境温度...     

Experimental and mathematical modeling of Cr(VI) removal using nano-magnetic Fe3O4-coated perlite from the liquid phase

Modification of perlite using nano-magnetic iron oxide was implemented to produce nano-magneticFe₃O₄-coated perlite composite (Fe₃O₄/Perlite). The prepared composite was characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy and Powder X-ray Fluorescence. The potentiality of both perlite and Fe₃O₄/Perlite composite to eliminate Cr(VI) from the environmentally relevant water was investigated. The influence of main factors which could affect the adsorption was studied including; pH of medium, shaking time and Cr(VI) ions concentration. The experimental outcome demonstrated that the modification of perlite by nano-magnetic Fe₃O₄ showed a significantly enhanced Cr(VI) removal efficiency relative to that of unmodified perlite. From the kinetic studies, the experimental data fitted well with the pseudo-second-order model. Moreover, it proposes that Langmuir isotherm is more adequate than the Freundlich isotherm for both perlite and modified perlite. The results recommended that Fe₃O₄/Perlite composite had a great potential as an economic and efficient adsorbent of Cr(VI) from contaminated water, which has huge application potential.     

Ion-crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose/polyaniline bio-conducting interpenetrated polymer network: preparation,characterization and application for an efficient removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution

A simple, cheap, and environmentally friendly bio-conducting interpenetrated polymer blend network was prepared and introduced as a highly efficient system with suitable physical and mechanical properties for industrial removal of toxic Cr(VI) ions from aqueous solution. Carboxymethyl cellulose/polyaniline (CMC/PANI) interpenetrated network (IPN) blend was prepared by simple simultaneous ion-cross-linking of CMC and PANI chains using Al³⁺ cations. The CMC/PANI bio-conducting nanocomposite was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy equipped with an "energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy" (SEM–EDX) technique. The CMC/PANI blend, ion-cross-linked by Al³⁺ cations, showed good stability and high surface area, proper for the removal of toxic Cr(VI) ions of the aqueous solution. Batch removal experiments were accomplished and the impression of effective variables including solution pH, initial concentration of Cr(VI) ions, contact time, and adsorbent dosage were checked and optimized. The outcome of our findings revealed that the removal of Cr(VI) ions by CMC/PANI nanocomposite IPN strongly depends on solution pH. The removal information was matched with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model and the utmost monolayer adsorption capacity at pH 2 was 136.98 mg/g at 25 °C. The pseudo-second-order kinetics were operated and the thermodynamic parameters suggested spontaneous and exothermic nature of the adsorption process. Consequences indicated that CMC/PANI nanocomposite IPN could be an affective eco/environmentally friendly adsorbent for the removal of Cr(VI) ions from aqueous solutions.

     

Chromium (VI) removal from water using starch coated nanoscale zerovalent iron particles supported on activated carbon

Starch coated nanoscale zerovalent iron (S-nZVI) was immobilized in activated carbon (AC) and its Cr (VI) removal characteristics were studied. Macroscopic evidence and mechanism analysis proved that S-nZVI and AC were closely linked and mutual complementary. Different factors including pH of the original solution, reaction time, and mass ratio (S-nZVI@AC/Cr =10:1, 20:1, 30:1, 50:1, 60:1, 70:1) were studied to analyze the removal rate. Results showed that the removal rate of Cr (Ⅵ) could reach 99.96% under the condition of pH of 5, and temperature =25?°C, when the mass ratio of S-nZVI@AC/Cr was 60:1. The removal of Cr(Ⅵ) by S-nZVI@AC followed pseudo-second-order kinetics. X-ray diffraction (XRD) resulted demonstrate that S-nZVI@AC existed in a Fe₃C state before reaction and in a Fe(III) state after reaction. XPS (X-ray photoelectrons spectroscopy) analysis suggested that the mechanism of Cr (VI) removal by S-nZVI@AC is adsorption and reduction. S-nZVI@AC might be a potential composite material for the purification and detoxification of Cr (VI) in water because of its efficiency and stability.     

交联薯渣黄原酸酯对废水中Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附研究

交联薯渣黄原酸酯(CCX)废水中Cr(Ⅵ)离子的吸附,探讨了pH值、温度、吸附时间、CCX含硫量、Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度等因素对其吸附效果的影响。结果表明,当CCX加入量为理论加入量的3.0倍时,pH为2.5,在45℃下搅拌反应50 min,对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附容量为37.76 mg/g,去除率达到99.69%,处理后的废水中Cr(Ⅵ)浓度为0.15 mg/L,低于国标排放标准(0.5 mg/L)。并通过红外光谱和热重分析,对CCX吸附Cr(Ⅵ)的机理进行了探讨。     

二氧化铈/钙铝水滑石/活性炭的制备及环境应用

采用超声辅助共沉淀法,制备了二氧化铈/钙铝水滑石/活性炭复合材料(CeO₂/CaAl-LDHs/AC)。通过场发射扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射、X射线光电子能谱、傅里叶变换红外光谱和热重分析技术,对CeO₂/CaAl-LDHs/AC的形貌、组成和结构进行了表征。结果发现:花样片层状的CeO₂/CaAl-LDHs材料均匀地分布在活性炭上。考察了CeO₂/CaAl-LDHs/AC对水溶液中铬(Ⅵ)、铅(Ⅱ)、氟和孔雀绿的吸附性能。此类污染物的吸附过程均符合准二阶动力学模型和Langmuir等温模型;在pH=7、45℃和吸附时间2h条件下,CeO₂/CaAl-LDHs/AC可成功用于铬(Ⅵ)、铅(Ⅱ)、氟和孔雀绿的吸附去除,最大吸附量分别为83.06mg/g、131.58mg/g、61.20mg/g和420.17mg/g。     

Preparation of magnetic zeolite/chitosan composite using silane as modifier for adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions

This study aimed to prepare an efficient, cost-effective, and separable magnetic zeolite/chitosan composite (MZFA/CS) adsorbent from solid waste to deal with the water pollution of Cr(VI). The MZFA/CS was characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) techniques. Then, the effect of pH, temperature, initial concentration of Cr(VI) ions, and contact time was considered in the study. For a sorbent dose of 0.1 g in 50 mL of a Cr(VI) solution, at a contact time of 30 min, temperature of 30°C, and a pH of 3, an adsorption capacity (q_e) of 16.96 mg g⁻¹ was achieved. Adsorption kinetics and isotherm data obtained for all adsorption systems were well-fitted by pseudo-second-order and Langmuir models, respectively. The thermodynamic study suggested that the adsorption process is spontaneous and endothermic in nature. In summary, the adsorbent with better separability (Ms = 16.83 emu g⁻¹) and adsorbability was successfully fabricated.     

Cellulose-lanthanum hydroxide nanocomposite as a selective marker for detection of toxic copper

In this current report, a simple, reliable, and rapid method based on modifying the cellulose surface by doping it with different percentages of lanthanum hydroxide (i.e., 1% La(OH)₃-cellulose (LC), 5% La(OH)₃-cellulose (LC2), and 10% La(OH)₃-cellulose (LC3)) was proposed as a selective marker for detection of copper (Cu(II)) in aqueous medium. Surface properties of the newly modified cellulose phases were confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis. The effect of pH on the adsorption of modified cellulose phases for Cu(II) was evaluated, and LC3 was found to be the most selective for Cu(II) at pH 6.0. Other parameters, influencing the maximum uptake of Cu(II) on LC3, were also investigated for a deeper mechanistic understanding of the adsorption phenomena. Results showed that the adsorption capacity for Cu(II) was improved by 211% on the LC3 phase as compared to diethylaminoethyl cellulose phase after only 2 h contact time. Adsorption isotherm data established that the adsorption process nature was monolayer with a homogeneous adsorbent surface. Results displayed that the adsorption of Cu(II) onto the LC3 phase obeyed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Selectivity studies toward eight metal ions, i.e., Cd(II), Co(II), Cr(III), Cr(VI), Cu(II), Fe(III), Ni(II), and Zn(II), were further performed at the optimized pH value. Based on the selectivity study, it was found that Cu(II) is highly selective toward the LC3 phase. Moreover, the efficiency of the proposed method was supported by implementing it to real environmental water samples with adequate results.     

Simultaneous removal of Cr(VI), Cd,and Pb from aqueous solution by iron sulfide nanoparticles: Influencing factors and interactions of metals

Cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) are often found in soils and water affected by metal smelting, chemical manufacturing, and electroplating. In this study, synthetic iron sulfide nanoparticles (FeS NPs) were stabilized with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and utilized to remove Cr(VI), Cd, and Pb from an aqueous solution. Batch experiments, a Visual MINTEQ model, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS) analysis were used to determine the removal efficiencies, influencing factors, and mechanisms. The FeS NP suspension simultaneously removed Cr(VI), Cd, and Pb from an aqueous solution. The concentrations of Cr(VI), Cd, and Pb decreased from 50, 10, and 50 mg·L^-1 to 2.5, 0.1, and 0.1 mg·L^-1, respectively. The removal capacities were up to 418, 96, and 585 mg per gram of stabilized FeS NPs, respectively. The acidic conditions significantly favored the removal of aqueous Cr(VI) while the alkaline conditions favored the removal of Cd and Pb. Oxygen slightly inhibited the removal of Cr(VI), but it had no significant influence on the removal of Cd and Pb. A potential mechanism was proposed for the simultaneous removal of Cr(VI), Cd, and Pb using FeS NPs. The interactions of the three heavy metals involved a cationic bridging effect on Cr(VI) by Cd, an enhanced adsorption effect on Cd by [Cr,Fe](OH)₃, precipitation of PbCrO₄, and transformation of PbCrO₄ to PbS. Therefore, FeS NPs have a high potential for use in the simultaneous removal of Cr(VI), Cd, and Pb from contaminated aqueous solutions.     

Adsorption of Cr(VI) onto a low-cost ceramsite: Preparation,kinetics, and thermodynamics

A novel composite ceramsite derived from bamboo powders and bentonite was developed as adsorbents for waste water treatment. The microstructure, morphology, and thermal properties of ceramsite were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence, and differential thermal analysis. The effect of compositions, sintering temperatures, sintering time, pH, and adsorption time on the adsorption performance of the ceramsites were studied. The results revealed that the maximum Cr(VI) removal rate of 99% can be obtained in the ceramsite with weight ratio bamboo to bentonite of 6:4, the annealing temperature of 1000°C, the solution pH 1 and contact time of 12 h. The adsorption kinetics and adsorption isotherm analysis revealed that the adsorption process best followed pseudo-second-order reaction kinetics and the Freundlich adsorption isotherm. The adsorption mechanism was discussed and both chemisorption and physiosorption were proposed as adsorption mechanism of Cr(VI). Moreover, the thermodynamic parameters, including changes in Gibbs free energy, entropy, and enthalpy, were studied in detail. The bamboo powder/bentonite composite ceramsite developed in this work is a promising candidate as an effective and economical adsorbent for Cr(VI) ions removal.     

Boron-Doped Diamond Electrode Performance in Cr(VI) Reduction Using Synthetic and Plating Wastewater

The goal of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness of iron and boron-doped-diamond (BDD) as cathodic electrodes on the reduction of Cr(VI) in synthetic and wastewater samples. The pH and electrolyte composition were varied, and the effect on the Cr(VI) reduction rate was measured. The optimized conditions from the synthetic water Cr(VI) reduction experimental data, were tasted on electroplating wastewater. The results indicated that both a pH of 2 and the use of NaCl as an electrolyte significantly increase the Cr(VI) reduction rate for all synthetic systems, especially the iron-BDD system. The Cr(VI) reduction rate in Fe-BDD systems was also affected by nitrate and sulfate ions. In the case of electroplating wastewater, Cr(VI) reduction by BDD cathodes was faster than with iron cathodes, achieving a complete reduction of 180 mg Cr(VI)/L in 25 min, with 40% less sludge produced. The elemental composition of sludge was analyzed using SEM/EDS and X-ray spectroscopy to confirm that iron and chromium precipitated out of the solution. The sludge had a chemical composition of (31.9%) Fe₂O₃, (29.6%) FeOOH, (21%) FeO, and (17.4%) FeSO₄. Therefore, BDD as an electrode material effectively reduces Cr(VI) in electroplating wastewater, and can be effectively scaled up to industrial applications.