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In this study, lignite-loaded nano-FeS (nFeS@Lignite) was successfully prepared by ultrasonic precipitation, and its potential for treating acid Cr(VI)-containing wastewater was explored. The results showed that the 40-–80-nm rod-shaped nFeS was successfully loaded onto lignite particles, and the maximum adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) by nFeS@Lignite reached 33.08 mg∙g−1 (reaction time = 120 min, pH = 4, temperature = 298.15 K). The adsorption process of Cr(VI) by nFeS@Lignite fitted the pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir isotherm model, and thermodynamic results showed that the adsorption process was an endothermic process with an adsorption enthalpy of 28.0958 kJ·mol−1. The inhibition intensity of coexisting anions on Cr(VI) removal was in the order of PO43− > NO3− > SO42− > Cl−, and the increase of ionic strength resulted in more pronounced inhibition. Electrostatic adsorption, reduction, and precipitation were synergistically engaged in the adsorption of Cr(VI) by nFeS@Lignite, among which reduction played a major role. The characterization results showed that Fe2+, S2−, and Cr(VI) were converted to FeOOH, S8, SO42−, Fe2O3, Cr2O3, and Fe(III)-Cr(III) complexes. This research demonstrates that nFeS@Lignite is a good adsorbent with promising potential for application in the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated wastewater.
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Fu, S., Di, J., Guo, X. et al. Preparation of lignite-loaded nano-FeS and its performance for treating acid Cr(VI)-containing wastewater. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 3351–3366 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22411-3
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