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- The study examines an adsorbent made from iron-impregnated henequen fibers (Fe/TBC) for effectively removing arsenic from water while minimizing energy consumption.
- Experimental results showed maximum arsenic adsorption capacities of 7.30 mg/g and 8.98 mg/g at temperatures of 25°C and 40°C, respectively, although factors like high pH and certain organic compounds hindered this process.
- The life cycle assessment revealed that while Fe/TBC is an effective adsorbent for treating arsenic-contaminated water, its synthesis stage has notable environmental impacts, contributing to a global warming potential of 0.8 kg CO-eq.
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The present study aims to investigate the low-energy consumption and high-efficiency removal of arsenic from aqueous solutions. The designed adsorbent Fe/TBC was synthesized by impregnating iron on torrefaction henequen fibers. Isothermal adsorption experiments indicated maximum adsorption capacities of 7.30 mg/g and 8.98 mg/g for arsenic(V) at 25.0 °C and 40.0 °C, respectively. The interference testing showed that elevated levels of pH, HCO concentration, and humic acid content in the solution could inhibit the adsorption of arsenic by Fe/TBC. Characterization of the adsorbent before and after adsorption using FTIR and SEM-EDS techniques confirmed arsenic adsorption mechanisms, including pore filling, electrostatic interaction, surface complexation, and H-bond adhesion. Column experiments were conducted to treat arsenic-spiked water and natural groundwater, with effective treatment volumes of 550 mL and 8792 mL, respectively. Lastly, the life cycle assessment (LCA) using OpenLCA 2.0.3 software was performed to treat 1 m of natural groundwater as the functional unit. The results indicated relatively significant environmental impacts during the Fe/TBC synthesis stage. The global warming potential resulting from the entire life cycle process was determined to be 0.8 kg CO-eq. The results from batch and column experiments, regeneration studies, and LCA analysis indicate that Fe/TBC could be a promising adsorbent for arsenic(V).
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