Synthesis of vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite biochar via a novel developed functionalization method to recover phosphate as a potential fertilizer substitute

doi:10.1007/s11783-020-1249-6

Front. Environ. Sci. Eng.

2020, Vol. 14

Issue (4) : 70 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11783-020-1249-6

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Synthesis of vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite biochar via a novel developed functionalization method to recover phosphate as a potential fertilizer substitute

Nima Kamali¹, Abdollah Rashidi Mehrabadi¹(

), Maryam Mirabi¹, Mohammad Ali Zahed²

¹. Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University A.C., Tehran, Iran
². Cell and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

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Abstract

• Nanocomposites were prepared by adding dolomite to vinasse at different ratio.

• Textural and morphological features of adsorbents were studied in detail.

• CCD based RSM was used for investigation of P ion removal by nanocomposite.

• The q_m based on Langmuir model for modified vinasse biochar was 178.57 mg/g.

• P loaded nanocomposite improved plant growth and could be utilized as P-fertilizer.

The effectiveness of phosphate (P) removal from aqueous solutions was investigated by novel low-cost biochars synthesized from vinasse and functionalized with calcined dolomite. The vinasse-derived biochar, synthesized via pyrolysis at different temperatures, showed easy preparation and a large surface area. The novel vinasse biochar nanocomposites were prepared by adding dolomite to the vinasse biochars with different weight percentages (10, 20 and 30%). The characteristics of the prepared materials were identified for further understanding of the inherent adsorption mechanism between P ions and vinasse biochars. Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite was very effective in the adsorption of P species from aqueous media. The effect of the operational factors on Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite was explored by applying response surface methodology (RSM). According to RSM results, the optimum condition was achieved to be contact time 90 (min), 250 (mg/L) of P concentration and pH 7. Thermodynamic isotherm and kinetic studies were applied on experimental data to understand the adsorption behavior. The Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite revealed preferential P species adsorption in the presence of co-existing anions. The P species could be recovered by 1.0 M HCl where the efficiency was not affected up to the fifth cycle. The P-loaded Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite was successfully tested on a plant; it significantly improved its growth and proved its potency as a P-based fertilizer substitute.

Keywords Biochar Vinasse Dolomite Phosphate Fertilizer

Corresponding Author(s): Abdollah Rashidi Mehrabadi

Issue Date: 27 April 2020

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Nima Kamali,Abdollah Rashidi Mehrabadi,Maryam Mirabi, et al. Synthesis of vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite biochar via a novel developed functionalization method to recover phosphate as a potential fertilizer substitute[J]. Front. Environ. Sci. Eng., 2020, 14(4): 70.

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Fig.1 (a) XRD patterns and (b) FT-IR spectra of the prepared VB samples.

Fig.2 SEM images and EDX spectra of prepared VB samples.

Tab.1 Elemental composition of the prepared VB samples

Tab.2 Textural parameters of the prepared VB samples employed in this study

Fig.3 Isotherm study for P ion adsorption on the prepared VB samples (reaction time= 90 min, applied VBs= 500 mg/L, pH= 7).

Fig.4 Combined effects of (a) P concentration and pH and (b) reaction time and pH on the equilibrium capacity of adsorption.

Tab.3 P uptakes onto various adsorbents.

Tab.4 Adsorption kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for P adsorption on VB800@D-20.

Fig.5 VB800@D-20/P release test in DI (a) and effect on Setaria viridis (b).

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