Turning waste into treasure: RW@nZVNi with bifunctional properties efficiently removes U(VI) from water
摘要
To enhance the value of waste rock wool, this work prepared nano-zero-valent nickel (nZVNi) loaded on rock wool (RW) by liquid phase reduction method. Characterization results show that the surface of the material is fluffy and doped with zero-valent nickel particles. RW@nZVNi follows pseudo-second-order adsorption and reduction kinetics, indicating that RW@nZVNi exhibits both adsorption and reduction in the removal of U(VI). In addition, the adsorption process of RW@nZVNi fits the Langmuir model, suggesting monolayer adsorption. The maximum adsorption capacity was 193.42 mg g−1.The uranium removal process by RW@nZVNi is endothermic, entropy-increasing, and spontaneous. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the value-added utilization of waste rock wool.