Covalent and non-covalent functionalized nanomaterials for environmental restoration
Nanotechnology has emerged as an extraordinary and rapidly develo** discipline of
science. It has remolded the fate of the whole world by providing diverse horizons in different …
science. It has remolded the fate of the whole world by providing diverse horizons in different …
Biochar properties and lead (II) adsorption capacity depend on feedstock type, pyrolysis temperature, and steam activation
Biochar is a promising material for facilitating the reclamation of oil sands process water
(OSPW); however, how biochar properties can be optimized for metal removal from OSPW is …
(OSPW); however, how biochar properties can be optimized for metal removal from OSPW is …
Biochar heavy metal removal in aqueous solution depends on feedstock type and pyrolysis purging gas
The effectiveness of biochar as a sorptive material to remove contaminants, particularly
heavy metals, from water is dependent on biomass type and pyrolysis condition. Biochars …
heavy metals, from water is dependent on biomass type and pyrolysis condition. Biochars …
Removal of chromium (VI) from water using nanoscale zerovalent iron particles supported on herb-residue biochar
A composite material consisting of nanoscale zerovalent iron particles supported on herb-
residue biochar (nZVI/BC) was synthesized and used for treatment of Cr (VI)-contaminated …
residue biochar (nZVI/BC) was synthesized and used for treatment of Cr (VI)-contaminated …
Bioreactors for oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) treatment: A critical review
Canada has the world's largest oil sands reservoirs. Surface mining and subsequent caustic
hot water extraction of bitumen lead to an enormous quantity of tailings (volumetric ratio …
hot water extraction of bitumen lead to an enormous quantity of tailings (volumetric ratio …
Adsorption of metals in oil sands process water by a biochar/iron oxide composite: Influence of the composite structure and surface functional groups
In this work, anaerobic sludge from a wastewater treatment plant was used to prepare a
sludge-based biochar/iron oxide (B-FeO x) adsorbent. The B-FeO x adsorbent was …
sludge-based biochar/iron oxide (B-FeO x) adsorbent. The B-FeO x adsorbent was …
Isotherm and kinetic studies on adsorption of oil sands process-affected water organic compounds using granular activated carbon
The production of oil from oil sands in northern Alberta has led to the generation of large
volumes of oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) that was reported to be toxic to aquatic …
volumes of oil sands process-affected water (OSPW) that was reported to be toxic to aquatic …
Comparison of UV/Persulfate and UV/H2O2 for the removal of naphthenic acids and acute toxicity towards Vibrio fischeri from petroleum production process water
The ultraviolet light-activated persulfate process (UV/Persulfate) has received much
attention in recent years as a novel advanced oxidation method for the treatment of …
attention in recent years as a novel advanced oxidation method for the treatment of …
Application of iron/aluminum bimetallic nanoparticle system for chromium-contaminated groundwater remediation
When the nanoscale zero valent iron (nZVI) is used for the reduction of hexavalent
chromium (Cr 6+) to trivalent chromium (Cr 3+) in groundwater, the reduction efficiency is …
chromium (Cr 6+) to trivalent chromium (Cr 3+) in groundwater, the reduction efficiency is …
Adsorption of organic matter in oil sands process water (OSPW) by carbon xerogel
This study illustrated the preparation, characterization and the use of carbon xerogel
materials for the adsorption of acid-extractable fractions (AEF) and naphthenic acids (NAs) …
materials for the adsorption of acid-extractable fractions (AEF) and naphthenic acids (NAs) …