Comment on “removal of hexavalent chromium by biochar supported nZVI composite : batch and fixed-bed column evaluations, mechanisms, and secondary contamination prevention”

Tran, Hai Nguyen and Pham, Viet Van and Vo, Dai-Viet N. and Nguyen-Tri, Phuong (2019) Comment on “removal of hexavalent chromium by biochar supported nZVI composite : batch and fixed-bed column evaluations, mechanisms, and secondary contamination prevention”. Chemosphere, 233. pp. 988-990. ISSN 0045-6535. (Published)

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Abstract

This article aims to discuss (1) the incorrect identification of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) binding energies in the Cr 2p XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) spectra of the laden adsorbent (the nZVI-BC sample after Cr(VI) adsorption), (2) misconception regarding the Weber–Morris intraparticle diffusion model, and (3) inconsistency between the experiential data and the Thomas adsorption rate constants. The authors hope that our comments are beneficial for other researchers to avoid the undesirable mistakes.

Item Type: Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Comment; XPS; Standard Cr(VI) and Cr(III); Intraparticle diffusion model; Thomas model
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering
Depositing User: Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited: 06 Dec 2019 08:25
Last Modified: 06 Dec 2019 08:25
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/26174
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