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Nitric acid treatment enhanced wheat straw and cow manure biochars for uranium removal. Modified biochars, rich in carboxyl groups, showed significantly improved U(VI) adsorption capacity.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Uranium (U(VI)) contamination in aqueous solutions poses environmental risks.
  • Biochar-based adsorbents are explored for heavy metal removal, but efficiency varies.
  • Chemical modification of biochar can enhance its adsorption properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To chemically modify biochars from wheat straw (WH) and cow manure using nitric acid (HNO3) for improved U(VI) removal.
  • To investigate the adsorption mechanisms of U(VI) on both untreated and modified biochars.
  • To evaluate the adsorption capacity of the modified biochars.

Main Methods:

  • Biochar production from wheat straw and cow manure.
  • Chemical modification of biochar using nitric acid (HNO3) treatment.
  • Batch experiments for U(VI) adsorption studies.
  • Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for surface analysis.

Main Results:

  • HNO3 treatment increased carboxyl group (COO-) content and negative surface charge on biochars.
  • Surface complexation and electrostatic interactions were key mechanisms for U(VI) enrichment.
  • Modified biochars exhibited significantly enhanced U(VI) adsorption compared to untreated ones.
  • Maximum U(VI) adsorption capacity of oxidized WH reached 355.6 mg/g at pH 4.5 and 298 K, a 40-fold increase.

Conclusions:

  • Nitric acid modification effectively enhances the U(VI) adsorption capability of wheat straw and cow manure biochars.
  • The presence of carboxyl groups and increased negative surface charge are crucial for improved adsorption.
  • Modified biochars represent a promising, high-capacity adsorbent for U(VI) removal from aqueous solutions.