학술논문

Removal and reduction mechanism of Cr (VI) in Leersia hexandra Swartz constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell coupling system
Document Type
article
Source
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Vol 277, Iss , Pp 116373- (2024)
Subject
Leersia hexandra Swartz
Cr (VI)
Constructed wetland microbial fuel cell
Removal
Reduction
Environmental pollution
TD172-193.5
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
Language
English
ISSN
0147-6513
Abstract
Cr (VI) is extremely harmful to both the environment and human health, and it can linger in the environment for a very long period. In this research, the Leersia hexandra Swartz constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (CW-MFC) system was constructed to purify Cr (VI) wastewater. By comparing with the constructed wetland (CW) system, the system electricity generation, pollutants removal, Cr enrichment, and morphological transformation of the system were discussed. The results demonstrated that the L. hexandra CW-MFC system promoted removal of pollutants and production of electricity of the system. The maximum voltage of the system was 499 mV, the COD and Cr (VI) removal efficiency was 93.73% and 97.00%. At the same time, it enhanced the substrate and L. hexandra ability to absorb Cr and change it morphologically transformation. Additionally, the results of XPS and XANES showed that the majority of the Cr in the L. hexandra and substrate was present as Cr (III). In the L. hexandra CW-MFC system, Geobacter also functioned as the primary metal catabolic reducing and electrogenic bacteria. As a result, L. hexandra CW-MFC system possesses the added benefit of removing Cr (VI) while producing energy compared to the traditional CW system.