Recent Advances in Thallium Removal from Water Environment by Metal Oxide Material

Xiaoyi Ren, Haopeng Feng, Mengyang Zhao, Xin Zhou, Xu Zhu, Xilian Ouyang, Jing Tang, Changwu Li, Jiajia Wang (), Wangwang Tang () and Lin Tang ()
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Xiaoyi Ren: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Haopeng Feng: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Mengyang Zhao: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Xin Zhou: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Xu Zhu: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Xilian Ouyang: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Jing Tang: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Changwu Li: Aerospace Kaitian Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha 410100, China
Jiajia Wang: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Wangwang Tang: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Lin Tang: College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 5, 1-22

Abstract: Thallium is widely used in industrial and agricultural development. However, there is still a lack of systematic understanding of its environmental hazards and related treatment methods or technologies. Here, we critically assess the environmental behavior of thallium in aqueous systems. In addition, we first discuss the benefits and limitations of the synthetic methods of metal oxide materials that may affect the practicality and scalability of TI removal from water. We then assess the feasibility of different metal oxide materials for TI removal from water by estimating the material properties and contaminant removal mechanisms of four metal oxides (Mn, Fe, Al, and Ti). Next, we discuss the environmental factors that may inhibit the practicality and scalability of Tl removal from water. We conclude by highlighting the materials and processes that could serve as more sustainable alternatives to TI removal with further research and development.

Keywords: thallium (Tl); metal oxides; adsorption; heavy metal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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