- The Production of Metal-biochar through Co-pyrolysis of Lignin and Red Mud and Utilization for the Removal of Contaminants in the Water
Kim Eunji·Kim Naeun·Park Juyeong·Lee Heuiyun·Yoon Kwangsuk*
Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- 리그닌과 적니의 공동 열분해를 통한 금속-바이오차 생산 및 수중 오염물질 제거를 위한 활용
김은지·김나은·박주영·이희연·윤광석*
한양대학교 자원환경공학과
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With industrial development, the inevitable increase in both organic and inorganic waste necessitates the exploration of waste treatment and utilization methods. This study focuses on co-pyrolyzing lignin and red mud to generate metal-biochar, aiming to demonstrate their potential as effective adsorbents for water pollutant removal. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed mass loss of lignin below 660oC, with additional mass loss occurring (>660oC) due to the phase change of metals (i.e., Fe) in red mud. Characterization of the metal-biochar indicated porous structure embedded with zero-valent iron/magnetite and specific functional groups. The adsorption experiments with 2,4-dichlorophenol and Cd(II) revealed the removal efficiency of the two pollutants reached its maximum at the initial pH of 2.8. These findings suggest that co-pyrolysis of lignin and red mud can transform waste into valuable materials, serving as effective adsorbents for diverse water pollutants.
Keywords: Lignin, Red mud, Pyrolysis, Metal-biochar, Adsorption
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