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Evaluation of Microcystin-Lr Photocatalytic Degradation in Aqueous Solutions by Bivo4/Nay-Zeolite Nanocomposite: Determination of Optimum Conditions by Response Surface Methodology (Rsm) Publisher

Summary: Scientists report a new material removes 96% of a water toxin, promising safer drinking water. #WaterPurification #Environment

Jafari N1, 2 ; Abdolahnejad A3 ; Behnami A3 ; Mohammadi A3 ; Fanaei F4 ; Ebrahimi A1, 2
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Source: Toxin Reviews Published:2022


Abstract

Microcystin leucine-arginine (MC-LR), is a hepatotoxic agent produced by cyanobacteria, capable of posing a serious threat to the human and ecological environment. In this study, bismuth vanadate (BiVO4)/NaY-Zeolite nanocomposite was intended for degradation of MC-LR in aquatic solutions. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the operating variables affecting MC-LR removal. The results showed that the maximum removal efficiency (RE) of MC-LR was 96.26%, which achieved in the optimal conditions of pH = 7, contact time of 135 min, and catalyst dose of 0.75 g/L. The findings of this study indicate that BiVO4/NaY-Zeolite could be a promising catalyst for MC-LR degradation. © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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