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Amidoxime Functionalization of Algal/Polyethyleneimine Beads for the Sorption of Sr(II) from Aqueous Solutions
International audienceThere is a need for developing new sorbents that incorporate renewable resources for the treatment of metal-containing solutions. Algal-polyethyleneimine beads (APEI) (reinforced with alginate) are functionalized by grafting amidoxime groups (AO-APEI). Physicochemical characteristics of the new material are characterized using FTIR, XPS, TGA, SEM, SEM-EDX, and BET. AO-APEI beads are tested for the recovery of Sr(II) from synthetic solutions after pH optimization (â pH 6). Uptake kinetics is fast (equilibrium â 60-90 min). Sorption isotherm (fitted by the Langmuir equation) shows remarkable sorption capacity (â 189 mg Sr g â1). Sr(II) is desorbed using 0.2 M HCl/0.5 M CaCl 2 solution; sorbent recycling over five cycles shows high stability in terms of sorption/desorption performances. The presence of competitor cations is studied in relation to the pH; the selectivity for Sr(II) is correlated to the softness parameter. Finally, the recovery of Sr(II) is carried out in complex solutions (seawater samples): AO-APEI is remarkably selective over highly concentrated metal cations such as Na(I), K(I), Mg(II), and Ca(II), with weaker selectivity over B(I) and As(V). AO-APEI appears to be a promising material for selective recovery of strontium from complex solutions (including seawater)
Functionalization of Biopolymer-Based Composites for Enhanced Uranium Recovery from Aqueous Solutions â Strategy and Applications
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Functionalization of Biopolymer-Based Composites for Enhanced Uranium Recovery from Aqueous Solutions â Strategy and Applications
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ProcĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune mousse Ă porositĂ© fermĂ©e
ProcĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune mousse Ă porositĂ© fermĂ©e Lâinvention concerne un procĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune mousse Ă porositĂ© fermĂ©e (1), caractĂ©risĂ© en ce quâil comprend au moins les Ă©tapes suivantes : a) on prĂ©pare un mĂ©lange qui contient au moins : - un polymĂšre anionique apte Ă la gĂ©lification ionotropique ; - un agent moussant ; - un agent sĂ©questrant ; - une source de cations multivalents qui se solubilisent Ă pH acide ; - un solvant ; - optionnellement un agent stabilisant ; - optionnellement une charge ; b) on agite le mĂ©lange de maniĂšre Ă obtenir une mousse ; c) on ajoute Ă la mousse un composĂ© capable de libĂ©rer des protons en quantitĂ© suffisante pour solubiliser lesdits cations multivalents de telle sorte que le polymĂšre anionique gĂ©lifie de maniĂšre ionotropique ; d) on sĂšche la mousse. Lâinvention concerne aussi un objet (par exemple emballage, matĂ©riau isolant ou Ă retard de flammes) qui est rĂ©alisĂ© Ă partir de cette mousse (1). Figure
ProcĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune membrane adsorbante Ă haut pouvoir de percolation
ProcĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune membrane adsorbante Ă haut pouvoir de percolation Lâinvention concerne un procĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune membrane adsorbante (1) qui comprend les Ă©tapes suivantes : a) on prĂ©pare un mĂ©lange qui contient au moins : - une solution aqueuse de polymĂšre cationique dont le pH est compris entre 5 et 8; - une solution aqueuse de polymĂšre anionique ; b) on agite le mĂ©lange ; c) on laisse maturer le mĂ©lange jusquâĂ lâobtention au sein du mĂ©lange dâune membrane sous la forme dâun hydrogel ; d) on ajoute au moins un agent de rĂ©ticulation de maniĂšre Ă rĂ©ticuler la membrane ;e) on sĂšche la membrane rĂ©ticulĂ©e obtenue Ă lâissue de lâĂ©tape d). Lâinvention concerne aussi lâutilisation de cette membrane (1) pour le traitement dâeffluents liquides ou gazeux, ainsi quâen tant que support anti-microbiens ou pour la catalyse hĂ©tĂ©rogĂšne. Figure
ProcĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune membrane adsorbante Ă haut pouvoir de percolation
ProcĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune membrane adsorbante Ă haut pouvoir de percolation Lâinvention concerne un procĂ©dĂ© de fabrication dâune membrane adsorbante (1) qui comprend les Ă©tapes suivantes : a) on prĂ©pare un mĂ©lange qui contient au moins : - une solution aqueuse de polymĂšre cationique dont le pH est compris entre 5 et 8; - une solution aqueuse de polymĂšre anionique ; b) on agite le mĂ©lange ; c) on laisse maturer le mĂ©lange jusquâĂ lâobtention au sein du mĂ©lange dâune membrane sous la forme dâun hydrogel ; d) on ajoute au moins un agent de rĂ©ticulation de maniĂšre Ă rĂ©ticuler la membrane ;e) on sĂšche la membrane rĂ©ticulĂ©e obtenue Ă lâissue de lâĂ©tape d). Lâinvention concerne aussi lâutilisation de cette membrane (1) pour le traitement dâeffluents liquides ou gazeux, ainsi quâen tant que support anti-microbiens ou pour la catalyse hĂ©tĂ©rogĂšne. Figure
Enhancement of corrosion resistance of the cooling systems in desalination plants by green inhibitor
International audienceTaraxacum officinale extract (toe) has been tested for preventing the corrosion of cooling systems in desalination plants. The inhibition of corrosion effects has been characterized by chemical and electrochemical methods (Mass loss, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) and surface observations. tests on cooling systems were carried out in seawater environment. the presence of toe in the re-circulation loop decreases the corrosion of carbon steel by adsorption of toe compounds on the surface of metal pipes. the optimum toe concentration was reached at 400 mg L â1 and the inhibition efficiency was higher than 94%. TOE allowed increasing the energy barrier of the corrosion process. SEM, FT-IR and UV spectra observations confirmed that TOE prevents corrosion attacks at the surface of the pipes. HPLC analyses identified the presence of saccharides, organic acids, phenol antioxidant and caffeic acid derivatives in TOE, which may be the active promoters of corrosion inhibition
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