Three-Dimensional Aerogel Beads Based on Magnesium-Modified Biochar and Sodium Alginate: A Sustainable High-Performance Adsorbent for Efficient Removal of Cadmium from Wastewater
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The difficulty in recovering powdered biochar and its limited adsorption capacity are the main obstacles restricting the application of agricultural waste in cadmium (Cd 2+ ) adsorption. To address these issues, magnesium-modified biochar (MBC)/alginate sodium (SA) aerogel beads were prepared through in situ cross-linking-gelation and freeze-drying techniques for the removal of Cd 2+ from wastewater. The MBC/SA composite aerogel beads with excellent performance can be easily separated from the aqueous solution, avoiding the secondary pollution and equipment blockage caused by powdered adsorbents. The adsorption capacity of MBC/SA aerogel beads for Cd 2+ under different conditions was analyzed and optimized. Additionally, the maximum adsorption capacity of Cd 2+ by MBC/SA aerogel beads reached 289.6618 mg·g –1, which fitted well with the Langmuir isothermal model ( R 2 = 0.9911). Moreover, it was found that the adsorption process of Cd 2+ on MBC/SA aerogel beads was spontaneous and endothermic, following pseudo-second-order kinetics ( R 2 = 0.9935). Furthermore, even after 7 repeatable usage cycles, the adsorption efficiency of MBC/SA aerogel beads remained around 29.3%. This work proposes a simple and scalable manufacturing strategy to convert agricultural waste into an efficient adsorbent for wastewater treatment, adhering to the principle of sustainable development.
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OpenAlex topics: Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal · Fluoride Effects and Removal · Aerogels and thermal insulation
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Affiliations
_School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering
Hunan University of Science and Technology
_Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Clean-Utilization and Mine Environment Protection
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Scientific Research Foundation of Hunan Provincial Education Department
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