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

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 m...

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Main Authors: Tran, Hai Nguyen, Pham, Viet Van, Vo, Dai-Viet N., Nguyen-Tri, Phuong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/26174/1/Comment%20on%20%E2%80%9Cremoval%20of%20hexavalent%20chromium%20by%20biochar%20supported%20.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/26174/
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.02.084
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.02.084
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Summary: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.