Publications by authors named "Zebron Phiri"
Exploring acid mine drainage treatment through adsorption: a bibliometric analysis.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
October 2024
Discharge of acidic wastewater from mining activities (acid mine drainage (AMD)) is a major global environmental and public health issue. Although several approaches, including chemical precipitation and membrane technology, have been developed to treat AMD, adsorption has emerged as the most promising technology due to its cost-effectiveness and efficacy. Despite the wide adoption of adsorption in treating AMD, the evolution of research in this area remains poorly understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcid mine drainage (AMD) is a major environmental problem caused by the release of acidic, toxic, and sulfate-rich water from mining sites. This study aimed to develop novel adsorbents for the removal of chromium (Cr(VI)), cadmium (Cd(II)), and lead (Pb(II)) from simulated and actual AMD using hybrid ion-exchange resins embedded with hydrous ferric oxide (HFO). Two types of resins were synthesized: anionic exchange resin (HAIX-HFO) for Cr(VI) removal and cationic exchange resin (HCIX-HFO) for Cd(II) and Pb(II) removal.
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- Biochar has emerged as a promising method for removing heavy metals from water, offering both environmental and economic benefits.
- A bibliometric analysis of research from 2010 to 2022 shows growing interest in this field, particularly focusing on the removal of metals like Cr(VI), Pb(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II).
- Key research topics include biochar reusability and modification, with suggestions for future studies aiming to explore innovative applications like using spent biochar in supercapacitors or catalysts.