The mechanism of the adsorption of alkyl xanthate species on galena

Oxidation of galena produced thiosulphate and sulphate ions at the mineral surface but flotation activity, using isopropyl xanthate as collector, was found to depend on the concentration of thiosulphate ions at the surface. It is proposed that the thiosulphate ion reacts with di-isopropyl dixanthogen formed by oxidation of xanthate ion in solution. It was demonstrated that these species react in homogeneous solution to give xanthate and xanthogen-thiosulphate ions. The proposed surface reaction may account for the formation of a layer of adsorbed xanthate ions and for the surface redox potential being raised to a value where more xanthate ions can be chemisorbed and where dixanthogen is stable.     

Correlation between surface free energy and floatability of galena with potassium ethyl xanthate

From the maximal extrapolated film pressure π_max values for n-octane and n-propanol, the dispersion and non-dispersion components of the surface free energy of galena precoated with potassium ethyl xanthate (collector) were estimated and they were then correlated with the floatability of galena. The collector layer deposited by methanol evaporation did not produce any significant changes in the surface free energy of galena. Polymolecular adsorption of the collector occurred from aqueous solution. The adsorbed collector layer of ~8 statistical monolayers in thickness produced a considerable decrease in the dispersion component of the surface free energy and complete disappearance of non-dispersion interactions. At this surface coverage, a certain change in the properties of the adsorbed layer appeared which was probably connected with the formation of polymolecular layers containing dixanthogen. The work of the water adhesion being significantly lower than the work of water cohesion appeared insufficient to achieve a high floatability of galena.     

The first crystallographically-characterised Cu(II) xanthate

The copper(II) xanthate Cu(S₂COEt)₂·TMEDA (1) (TMEDA = N,N-tetramethylethylenediamine) has been synthesised and is the first structurally-characterised xanthate of copper in the + 2 oxidation state. 1 has an octahedral cis, cis, cis-ligand arrangement about the metal, in which xanthate chelation is markedly asymmetric. Both bulk thermal decomposition and film growth by aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition (AACVD) using 1 as precursor lead to the formation of Cu₂S.     

The electrochemical behaviour of galena (lead sulphide) — II. Cathodic reduction

The cathodic reduction of natural samples of high-purity galena has been studied in both acidic and alkaline solutions. The products of the reaction are lead metal and, depending on the pH value, the various forms of sulphide ion. Linear-sweep voltammetric measurements in solutions of various pH values have been used to obtain current-potential data from which possible mechanisms for the reaction have been derived. Results are also presented that show that the cathodic reduction of anodically produced sulphur is possible, but that the rate of reduction is strongly dependent upon the amount of sulphur present and its history.     

The adsorption of Cu(II) ion from aqueous solution upon acrylic acid grafted poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers

This study is concerned with the investigation of the adsorption properties of acrylic acid grafted poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers by the use of Cu(II) ions in aqueous solutions. Influence of pH, graft yield, contact time, concentration of the ion, and reaction temperature on the amount of ion adsorbed upon reactive fiber were investigated. The time in which the adsorption reached to the equilibrium value was determined as 1 h. The adsorption isotherm of Cu(II) ion was found to be a Langmuir type and the heat of adsorption was calculated as ?10.1 kJ mol^?1. It was observed that the adsorbed Cu(II) ion upon acrylic acid grafted poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers could be recovered in acidic media. The fiber could also readsorb Cu(II) ions without losing its activity. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 87: 1216–1220, 2003     

Pd(II) ion adsorption onto emulsion gel beads in a fixed bed

We developed previously an emulsion gel adsorbent for improved metal adsorption. This study focuses on a continuous adsorption–desorption process of metal ions from a solution onto emulsion gel beads using the fixed-bed method. The monodisperse millimeter-sized emulsion gel beads, a polymeric hydrogel containing randomly distributed oil microdroplets of di-n-hexylsulfide as an extractant, were prepared using an automatic production method combining sedimentation polymerization and two-fluid atomization. The isotherms and the kinetics for Pd(II) adsorption were investigated. A continuous adsorption–desorption process was successfully demonstrated, and the breakthrough curve was successfully predicted by a mathematical analysis.     

A novel carbon aerogel prepared for adsorption of copper(II) ion in water

A novel carbon aerogel with network pore and surface group of hydroxyl was prepared from cellulose colloid, through sol-gel reaction, freeze-drying and carbonization. Surfactant like isooctyl alcohol ether phosphate was taken as structure inducer in sol-gel reaction, for construction of porous network in the prepared samples. Characteristic of a specific area about 725.12 m²/g and total pore volume about 0.64 cm³/g, the prepared cellulose-based carbon aerogel of CCA₂, has a maximum capacity about 55.25 mg/g for Cu²⁺ in neutral aqueous solution. Its adsorption equilibrium can be reached within 10 min in an aqueous solution of pH7.0 at 25?°C, while desorption of Cu²⁺ need about 1 h eluted by HCl or HNO₃ solution of 0.01 M. And regeneration of the carbon aerogel in adsorption of Cu²⁺ can be repeated for five times, remaining 96% adsorption capacity. It is also found in adsorption process the kinetics nicely follows pseudo-second-order rate expression, and the isotherm fits Langmuir model.     

Interactions of xanthate with pyrite and galena surfaces in the presence and absence of oxygen

In this study, first-principles calculations were performed to investigate the interactions of hydrogen xanthate (HOCS₂⁻) with pyrite (1 0 0) and galena (1 0 0) surfaces. The calculation results suggest that strong chemisorption of HOCS₂⁻ occurs at Fe sites on the pyrite (1 0 0) surface, whereas its interaction at Pb sites on the galena (1 0 0) surface is weak. The interaction of xanthate with oxidized pyrite surface is weakened while the interaction of xanthate with oxidized galena surface is enhanced. The hydration of xanthate and mineral surfaces is discussed. Dixanthogen could be formed on the pyrite surface but not on the galena surface.     

(S)-2-(ethyl propionate)-(O-ethyl xanthate)- and (S)-2-(Ethyl isobutyrate)-(O-ethyl xanthate)-mediated RAFT polymerization of vinyl acetate

(S)-2-(Ethyl propionate)-(O-ethyl xanthate) (X1) and (S)-2-(Ethyl isobutyrate)-(O-ethyl xanthate) (X2) were used as the reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) agents for the radical polymerization of vinyl acetate (VAc). The former showed the better chain transfer ability in the polymerization at 60°C. Kinetic study with both RAFT agents showed pseudo-first order kinetics up to around 85% monomer conversion. Molecular weight of the resulting polymer increased linearly with increase in the monomer conversion up to around 85%. The observed molecular weights calculated from ¹H-NMR spectrum [M_n(NMR)] are close to the corresponding theoretical molecular weights [M_n(theor)]. The corresponding polydispersity index (PDI) of the resulting polymers remained almost constant at around 1.2 up to ∼ 65% monomer conversion and then increased gradually with the further increase in the monomer conversion. Chain-end analysis of the resulting polymers by ¹H-NMR showed clearly that polymerization started with the radical forming out of the xanthate mediator. The negligible homo-chain extension and the hetero-chain extension involving synthesis of poly(VAc)-b-poly(NVP) diblock copolymer were occurred. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Behaviour and mechanism of Zn(II) adsorption on Chinese loess at dilute slurry concentrations

BACKGROUND: Zn(II) is commonly present in mining drainage in developing countries. Since loess is abundant and always located near mining sites in China, it would be useful to investigate the possibility and efficiency of using loess to remove Zn(II) from aqueous solution. RESULTS: The Zn(II) adsorption capacity of Chinese loess was determined as 215.9 mg g^?1. The adsorption followed pseudo‐second‐order kinetics and took place mainly by surface diffusion. Generally, higher initial pH and solute concentration resulted in higher % Zn(II) removal, while higher temperature and slurry concentration led to lower % Zn(II) removal. A thermodynamic study revealed that the adsorption process was exothermic, with the predicted enthalpy change ranging from ?20.87 to ?4.06 kJ mol^?1. With the assistance of X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X‐ray diffraction, the high adsorption capacity was ascribed to the growth of micro‐organisms and mineral constituents such as kaolinite and goethite. CONCLUSION: Chinese loess proved effective for Zn(II) adsorption in this study. The optimal adsorption conditions included pH > 3.0, temperature ?15 °C and contact time ≈ 400 min. As an abundant natural soil in arid areas with very low population density, it would be appropriate to develop this material into a wastewater‐purifying agent. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

含氮大分子吸附剂的制备及其对Cd(II)的吸附

利用三聚氯氰的温度梯度反应活性,在较低温度下,用多乙烯多胺与三聚氯氰进行亲核取代反应,合成出一种以三嗪环为连接点的不溶含氮大分子颗粒吸附剂(N-MGA),并将其用于去除水体中的Cd(Ⅱ).通过元素分析、FTIR和SEM对N-MGA进行表征,同时对Cd(Ⅱ)的吸附进行吸附动力学、等温吸附模型拟合和吸附机理进行研究,考察了溶液pH对Cd(Ⅱ)吸附性能的影响、吸附剂的吸附-解吸再生循环性能及结构稳定性.结果表明,该吸附剂对Cd(Ⅱ)的吸附机理是利用吸附剂氨基上氮的孤对电子与Cd(Ⅱ)的配位络合作用进行吸附,且吸附过程符合准二级动力学模型和Langmuir吸附等温线模型,最大吸附量可达539.1 mg/g,且对Cd(Ⅱ)的吸附较为容易,吸附能力较强;在Cd(Ⅱ)初始质量浓度为3636.5和70.0 mg/L时,对Cd(Ⅱ)的吸附率分别可达97.5％和99.9％,且10次吸附-解吸再生循环中吸附率维持在97.0％～98.2％,解吸率均在97.6％以上,吸附剂回收率均在92.0％以上.     

Pb(II) ion adsorption by biomass-based carbonaceous fiber modified by the integrated oxidation and vulcanization

Biomass-based activated carbonaceous fiber (ACF) was modified by nitric-acid oxidation under microwave heating (ACF-O) and then further treated by thioglycolic acid (ACF-S) to prepare carbon materials with high capability for the removal of Pb(II) ions. The physico-chemical properties of the original and modified ACF samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Zeta potential, Boehm titration, BET, Raman spectrum and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It was found that modification treatments damage the pore and graphite crystalline structure of ACF, while the micropore structure is protected and extra oxygen-containing surface functional groups are grafted on its surface. The adsorption performance of the original and the modified ACF samples affected by adsorption conditions regarding to Pb(II) ion strength (10 mg/L–105 mg/L), contact time (10 min–120 min), pH value (2.5–6.5), and solvent temperature (15 °C–45 °C) was investigated through batch experiments. Compared to the maximum Pb(II) ion adsorption capacity of 75.24 mg/g by ACF sample, the value was substantially improved by the integrated modification method (193.42 mg/g for ACF-O and 209.21 mg/g for ACF-S sample). The Biot number determined from the homogeneous surface diffusion model (HSDM) was between 1 and 100 for the original and modified ACF samples, suggesting that the adsorption process of Pb(II) ions is limited by both the surface diffusion and film mass transfer.     

链转移剂O-乙基黄原酸丙酸乙酯的合成

以KOH、CS2和2-溴代丙酸乙酯为原料在无水乙醇中反应合成了一种新型的RAFT聚合链转移剂O-乙基黄原酸丙酸乙酯,通过红外光谱和核磁共振氢谱对其结构进行了表征和分析,确证所制备最终产物为目标产物。     

黄药类捕收剂对嗜酸氧化亚铁硫杆菌的毒害机理研究

以分离于湖北某铜矿的嗜酸氧化亚铁硫杆菌LD-1菌株(At.f LD-1)为研究对象,首先得出了乙基黄药、异丙基黄药、丁基黄药、异戊基黄药4种黄药类捕收剂对At.f LD-1菌株活性的抑制规律,进而研究了这些浮选药剂对At.f LD-1菌株的毒害作用机理。结果表明,不同碳链黄药在酸性介质中与硫酸发生分解反应生成的醇和CS2均会引起At.f LD-1菌株氧化活性降低。醇类随着分子量增加,在菌体表面的吸附和渗透性能越强, 由醇类抑菌作用所造成的At.f LD-1菌株氧化活性的降低越来越明显;相同黄药药剂用量下,随着不同烃基黄药碳链的增长,与酸反应所生成CS2量的逐渐减小,对At.f LD-1菌株的抑制作用逐渐减弱。故在这两种物质共同影响下,造成了不同碳链黄药对菌种活性影响差异较大。     

Preparation and characterization of porous chitosan–tripolyphosphate beads for copper(II) ion adsorption

Porous chitosan–tripolyphosphate beads, prepared by the ionotropic crosslinking and freeze‐drying, were used for the adsorption of Cu(II) ion from aqueous solution. Batch studies, investigating bead adsorption capacity and adsorption isotherm for the Cu(II) ion, indicated that the Cu(II) ion adsorption equilibrium correlated well with Langmuir isotherm model. The maximum capacity for the adsorption of Cu(II) ion onto porous chitosan–tripolyphosphate beads, deduced from the use of the Langmuir isotherm equation, was 208.3 mg/g. The kinetics data were analyzed by pseudo‐first, pseudo‐second order kinetic, and intraparticle diffusion models. The experimental data fitted the pseudo‐second order kinetic model well, indicating that chemical sorption is the rate‐limiting step. The negative Gibbs free energy of adsorption indicated a spontaneous adsorption, while the positive enthalpy change indicated an endothermic adsorption process. This study explored the adsorption of Cu(II) ion onto porous chitosan–tripolyphosphate beads, and used SEM/EDS, TGA, and XRD to examine the properties of adsorbent. The use of porous chitosan–tripolyphosphate beads to adsorb Cu(II) ion produced better and faster results than were obtained for nonporous chitosan–tripolyphosphate beads. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013     

球形零价铁生物炭吸附Cd(II)的性能和机制

本研究提供了一种一步热解法制备纳米零价铁生物炭的方法。将海藻酸铁在高温缺氧条件下热解制备了球形零价铁生物炭复合材料（ZVIBC），考察了Cd(II)溶液pH、初始浓度、吸附时间、背景离子、空气中老化时间对ZVIBC吸附Cd(II)性能的影响，通过FTIR、XRD、XPS、EDS等方法对ZVIBC以及ZVIBC-Cd(II)进行了表征，研究了ZVIBC对Cd(II)的吸附机理。结果显示：pH对ZVIBC吸附Cd(II)有显著的影响，4为最佳吸附pH条件。ZVIBC吸附Cd(II)的过程符合Langmuir模型，拟合的饱和吸附量为240 mg/g。主要吸附机理为：活性官能团（O—H、C—O、C=C、C=O、COO）与Cd(II)形成配合物，以及Cd(II)与Fe2+生成Cd(OH)2沉淀。     

Iron(III) ion removal from solution through adsorption on chitosan

The potential of different forms of chitosan to adsorb iron(III) ion from a Jectofer [an iron(III)–sorbitol–citric acid complex] solution was investigated. The working solution was chosen as Jectofer, to mimic the composition of excess iron(III) as may be found in biological systems. The equilibrium studies showed that chitosan powder has the highest sorption capacity for the iron(III) ion when compared to chitosan flakes and microspheres. The amount of iron(III) adsorbed onto chitosan was found to increase with the contact time to reach equilibrium within 3 h at 37°C. A higher initial concentration of a Jectofer solution resulted in a higher amount of iron(III) adsorbed. Higher pH values, in the range 2–7, also resulted in an increase in iron(III) uptake from the solution. The data of adsorption from the Jectofer solution were found to correlate well with the Freundlich isotherm equation. In vitro adsorption experiments showed that chitosan is capable of adsorbing excess iron, measured in terms of the ferritin level, in human blood. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 84: 1185–1192, 2002; DOI 10.1002/app.10416     

Preparation and adsorption mechanism of polyvinyl alcohol/graphene oxide-sodium alginate nanocomposite hydrogel with high Pb(II) adsorption capacity

A series of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/graphene oxide (GO)-sodium alginate (SA) nanocomposite hydrogel beads were prepared through in situ crosslinking for Pb²⁺ removal. It was found that PVA and SA molecules were intercalated into GO layers through hydrogen bonding interactions, leading to the destruction of orderly structure of GO, while GO uniformly distributed in PVA matrix. With increasing PVA solution concentration, the hydrogel beads became more regular, a large number of polygonal pores with thin walls and open pores formed, the average pore size decreased, and the dense network structure formed. Meanwhile, the permeability of the composite hydrogel decreased, leading to the decline of Pb²⁺ adsorption capacity of the composite hydrogel. With increasing GO content, the ballability of the hydrogel beads was weakened, the pore size increased, and relatively loose network structure formed, resulting in an increase in permeability and Pb²⁺ adsorption capacity of the hydrogel, reaching up to 279.43 mg g⁻¹. Moreover, the composite hydrogel presented relatively good reusability for Pb²⁺ removal. The adsorption mechanism was explored and showed that the adsorption system of the composite hydrogel belonged to the second-order kinetic model and fitted Langmuir adsorption isotherm model for Pb²⁺ removal, which might be mono-layer chemical adsorption. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47318.     

Influence of alkyltrimethyl ammonium halides on the stability of potassium ethyl xanthate in aqueous solution

A study has been made of the stability of potassium ethyl xanthate in solutions containing alkyltrimethyl ammonium halides. It has been shown that the presence of these compounds leads to an increased rate of decomposition, if the solution is in contact with an atmosphere that contains oxygen and its pH is between 6 and 12. Under other conditions, the stability of the xanthate is unaffected by the presence of the co-solute. It is concluded that the quaternary ammonium compounds catalyse reaction between oxygen and xanthate, and it suggested that at least two different types of oxygenative reaction take place.     

Biodegradation of gelating-g-poly(ethyl acrylate) copolymers. II

Gelatin-g-poly(ethyl acrylate) copolymers were prepared in an aqueous medium using K₂S₂O₈ initiator. Three copolymer samples with grafting efficiencies of 33.3%, 61.0%, and 84.0% were tested for their microbial susceptibility in a synthetic medium with pure cultures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, and Serratia marcescens. The percent weight losses were recorded over 6 weeks of incubation period in nitrogen-free and nitrogen-rich media. The relationship between [log (rate)] during the first week of the test period and the composition of grafted samples showed a linear behavior. Pure cultures were more effective than the mixed inoculum, although there was no essential difference in the agressivity of different bacterial stains. Growth–time curves and pH measurement also complement these observations.