Application of composite persulfate oxidation to remediate weathered lubricating oil-contaminated soils: Batch and pilot-scale studies

Wei Ting Chen, Jiun Hau Ou, Yih Terng Sheu, Rao Y. Surampalli, Ssu Ching Chen, Chih Ming Kao

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Abstract

In this study, two novel composite persulfate (PS) oxidants [base pulverized NaOH composite persulfate (BPS) and metal (iron and manganese) composite persulfate (MPS)] were developed. The feasibility, mechanisms, and optimal conditions for remediating weathered lubricating oil (WLO)-contaminated soils using composite PS oxidants were evaluated. BPS was prepared by blending PS and NaOH powders (molar ratio = 1:0.3), while MPS was prepared by mixing PS, FeCl2, and KMnO4 at a molar ratio of 1:0.3:0.05 for PS:Fe:Mn. The oxidation of rhodamine B (RhB) dye using BPS and MPS followed second-order kinetics. MPS process was more effective in organic oxidation, likely due to its electron transfer mechanism. The generation of •SO4- in the BPS process required activation by •OH, potentially leading to more efficient and stable •SO4- generation and subsequent organic chemical oxidation. Radical analyses revealed that •SO4- was present in the pH range of 3–12, with the strongest •OH signal at pH 7–9. Employing hybrid BPS and MPS for WLO-contaminated soil remediation could achieve optimal TPH removal efficiency due to the combined generation of •OH (high reactivity) and •SO4- (stable characteristics). The addition of BPS helped neutralize acidified soils and maintained a higher soil pH (around 6.1). The multi-stage oxidation using the hybrid composite PS oxidants (MPS + BPS) at a 1:1 ratio (w/w) achieved 84 % TPH removal (initial TPH = 7721 mg/kg) after three oxidation stages (5 % w/w oxidant dosage). The composite oxidation process offers a more reactive oxidation potential with an extended oxidant life without causing a substantial pH drop.

Original languageEnglish
Article number114158
JournalJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Volume12
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

Keywords

  • Chemical oxidation
  • Persulfate
  • Radical
  • Total petroleum hydrocarbon
  • Weathered lubricating oil

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