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Role of Zeolite-Supported Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron in Selenate Removal

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Nanoscale zero-valent iron–supported zeolite Na-P1 (Z-NZVI) was synthesized and technologically promoted for selenate (Se6+) removal from water. NZVI, Z, and Z-NZVI were characterized using XRD, FTIR, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (HR-TEM-EDS), and XANES techniques. Morphology and visualizing analysis using HR-TEM-EDS demonstrated that NZVI was uniformly distributed on the surfaces of Z in the Z-NZVI sample, which apparently reduced the aggregation of NZVI and would thereby increase the reduction activity. The Z-NZVI demonstrated higher efficiency for Se6+ removal since the high synergistic effect of Se6+ reduction and sorption by Z-NZVI. XANES analysis indicated that Z-NZVI could enhance Se6+ reduction into and selenium (Se0), while the adsorption phenomenon emerged on the Z-NZVI surface. Z performed as a supporter of the insoluble products, improving the reduction activity of NZVI. The high capacity of Z-NZVI provides promising technology for the removal of selenium from aqueous solutions.

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This work was financially supported by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Research and Technology transfer affairs of Khon Kaen University, The Thailand Research Fund (MRG6180196), and Office of the Higher Education Commission. The authors also would like to acknowledge Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization).

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  1. Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

    Jakkapop Phanthasri, Rattabal Khunphonoi & Visanu Tanboonchuy

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang District, Pathumthani, 12121, Thailand

    Nurak Grisdanurak

  3. Center of Excellence in Environmental Catalysis and Adsorption, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang District, Pathumthani, 12121, Thailand

    Nurak Grisdanurak

  4. Environmental Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

    Pummarin Khamdahsag

  5. Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

    Kitirote Wantala

  6. Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management (EHSM), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

    Kitirote Wantala, Rattabal Khunphonoi & Visanu Tanboonchuy

  7. Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand

    Suttipong Wannapaiboon

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Phanthasri, J., Grisdanurak, N., Khamdahsag, P. et al. Role of Zeolite-Supported Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron in Selenate Removal. Water Air Soil Pollut 231, 199 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-020-04587-x

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