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Title Fabrication of a Lignin-Based Magnetic Nanocomposite Adsorbent to Recover Phosphorus in Water for Agricultural Reuse
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Authors Li, TT; Tong, ZH; Zheng, QZ; Bao, HX; Partow, A; Meng, SY; Li, LX; Li, YCC
Title Fabrication of a Lignin-Based Magnetic Nanocomposite Adsorbent to Recover Phosphorus in Water for Agricultural Reuse
Year 2021
Published Acs Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9.0, 31
DOI 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c01492
Abstract Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for crops, but its excess in discharge water harms both surface water and groundwater quality. A cost-effective and eco-friendly adsorbent is desirable to meet circular economy criteria by effectively removing P from water and being safely recycled for agricultural use. Thus, this study aims to synthesize an amine-functionalized magnetic lignin nanocomposite biosorbent by first grafting poly(ethyleneimine) on epoxidized lignin followed by coprecipitation with iron. This biosorbent shows an adsorption performance of 43 mg g(-1), which is 20 times greater than the unmodified lignin reported in a previous research study and six times more than the magnetic iron metal. A series of characterization methods confirm the chemical features and the formation of a nanostructure. The pH, coexisting anions, and salt concentrations affect the P removal efficiency. The mechanism studies show that the electrostatic interaction between NH3+ functional groups and P, surface precipitation, and ligand exchange all count for P removal, which indicates the heterogeneous adsorption of P onto the sorbent surface by both chemisorption and physisorption. The seedling study confirms that the nanocomposite after P adsorption has better root development and biomass accumulation as a recycled fertilizer.
Author Keywords nanobiosorbent; phosphorus removal; phosphorus recycle; lignin-based; magnetic nanocomposite
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000685099000007
WoS Category Chemistry, Multidisciplinary; Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Chemical
Research Area Chemistry; Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering
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