Nucleation/growth mechanism of electrocrystallization for As–Sb alloy in hydrochloric acid system

Zhang, Yufeng; Wang, Qianqian; Wu, Lian-Kui

doi:10.1016/s1003-6326(17)60255-3

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“…Photocatalytic oxidation provides another option, involving indirect oxidation using hydroxyl radicals (·OH) and superoxide radicals (·O 2 – ), or direct oxidation through photogenerated holes. , Alternatively, electrocatalytic oxidation is a notable and straightforward technology that efficiently converts As(III) to As(V) under ambient conditions. − Electrocatalytic oxidation of As(III) to As(V) occurs when a positive voltage is applied to the anode, leading to the direct conversion of adsorbed As(III) to As(V) . Additionally, ·OH generated from the reaction between the anode and water indirectly facilitates the conversion process. , Although these oxidation methods effectively transform As(III) to As(V), the resultant As(V) still maintains its toxicity, which requires further separation from water, typically through adsorption processes. , Therefore, it is desirable to develop an alternative and sustainable strategy for arsenic removal from water, mitigating its harmful impact and enabling arsenic recovery.…”

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Direct Electrocatalytic Reduction of As(III) on CuSn Alloy Electrode: A Green and Sustainable Strategy to Recover Elemental Arsenic from Arsenic Wastewater

Zheng,

Li,

et al. 2024

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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Arsenic contamination in groundwater and industrial wastewater poses a significant threat to human health and the ecosystem. Electrochemical reduction of highly mobile As(III) species into less toxic elemental arsenic (As(0)) has emerged as a promising method to effectively recover arsenic from water. In this study, a novel CuSn alloy nanowire array-modified copper foam (CuSn NAs/CF) electrode was fabricated for the direct electrochemical reduction of As(III) to As(0). The electrocatalytic reduction of As(III) was systematically investigated under various reaction conditions, including current densities, solution pH, electrolytes, and initial As(III) concentrations. The CuSn NAs/CF electrode was proven to effectively suppress the hydrogen evolution reaction and greatly enhance the electrochemical reduction of As(III). The recovery yield of As(0) on the CuSn NAs/CF electrode reached 3.67 mg/cm 2 at 90 min of electrolysis in a 0.1 M Na 2 SO 4 at pH 11, which was 2.75 times higher than that of the Cu NAs-modified electrode. Furthermore, the as-prepared electrode also demonstrated excellent electrochemical stability and a longer service life, maintaining a recovery yield of As(0) at 2.62 mg/cm 2 even after 6 cycles. The reduction reaction mechanism of As(III) was ascribed to the synergistic effect of direct electrolysis and hydrogen radicals (•H) formation, as revealed by ESR and radical scavenger experimental results. This study not only provides convincing evidence for the direct electrochemical conversion of As(III) to As(0) on an innovative CuSn alloy electrode, but also offers a promising strategy to recover and reuse waste arsenic resources. This contributes to a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to arsenic-containing wastewater treatment.

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