Author:
Robles-Mora Gabriela,Barrera-Cortés Josefina,Valdez-Castro Lucila,Solorza-Feria Omar,García-Díaz César
Abstract
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are hazardous compounds originating from anthropogenic activity. Due to their carcinogenic properties for humans, several technologies have been developed for PAH removal. Sorption with natural and organic materials is currently one of the most studied due to its low cost and its environmentally friendly nature. In this work, a hybrid sorbent involving functionalized humic acids (HAs) and nano-zeolite is proposed to entrap PAHs. The use of functionalized HAs immobilized in a porous support is designed to address the instability of HAs in solution, which has been already reported. HA functionalization was carried out to increase the non-polarity of HAs and aliphatic group formation. The HAs were functionalized by esterification/etherification with alkyl halides, and their chemical changes were verified by FTIR and NMR. The sorption isotherms of the functionalized HAs in micro- and nano-zeolites were used to assess the performance of the nano-zeolites in adsorbing these HAs. The hybrid support allowed the removal of anthracene and pyrene at percentages higher than 90%; fluoranthene, of angular molecular structure, was adsorbed at 85%. PAHs are ubiquitous in the environment, and a stable sorption of them in solid matrices will allow their removal from the environment through effective and environmentally friendly methods.
Funder
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development
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