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Isolation of Sulfur Oxidizing Bacteria from Different Ecological Niches (다양한 생태계에서 분리한 황 산화 세균)

  • Anandham, Rangasamy;Sridar, Ragupathy;Nalayini, Periyakaruppan;Madhaiyan, Munusamy;Gandhi, Pandiyan Indira;Choi, Kwan-Ho;Sa, Tong-Min
    • Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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    • v.38 no.4
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    • pp.180-187
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    • 2005
  • Nine chemolithoautotrophic and 12 chemolithoheterotrophic sulfur oxidizing bacteria were isolated using enrichment technique in modified Starkey's medium. All isolates reduced pH of the growth medium through oxidation of elementai sulfur to sulfuric acid. Isolates utilized the thiosulfate as energy source except LCH. None of the isolates grew anaerobically and utilization of glucose was found only in chemolithoheterotrophic isolates SGA6 and JIG. In vitro sulfate production from elemental sulfur was found maximum for chemoiithoautotroph LCH ($43.2mg\;100\;mL^{-1}$) and least for chemolithoheterotroph JIG ($10.04mg\;100\;mL^{-1}$). The above tests suggested that all isolates belong to the member of Thiobacillus. For field inoculation of Thiobacillus, clay based pellet formulation was developed with the cell load of $2.5{\times}10^7cfu\;g^{-1}$ of pellet. It is easy to handle by the farmers and more likely to lead to successful farming.

Sulfur Poisoning of Ni Anode as a Function of Operating Conditions in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (고체산화물 연료전지의 운전 조건에 따른 니켈 전극 황 피독 현상)

  • Lee, Ho Seong;Lee, Hyun Mi;Lim, Hyung-Tae
    • Korean Journal of Metals and Materials
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    • v.56 no.12
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    • pp.893-899
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    • 2018
  • In the present study, we investigated the sulfur poisoning of the Ni anode in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as a function of operating conditions. Anode supported cells were fabricated, and sulfur poising tests were conducted as a function of current density, $H_2S$ concentration and humidity in the anode gas. The voltage drop was significant under the higher current density (${\sim}714mA/cm^2$) condition, while it was much reduced under the lower current density (${\sim}389mA/cm^2$) condition, at 100 ppm of $H_2S$. A secondary voltage drop, which occurred only at the high current density, was attributed to Ni oxidation in the anode. Thus, operation at high current density with high $H_2S$ concentration may lead to permanent deterioration in the anode. The effect of water content (10%) on the sulfur poisoning was also investigated through a constant current test (${\sim}500mA/cm^2$) at 10 ppm of $H_2S$. The cell operating with 10% wet anode gas showed a much smaller initial voltage drop, in comparison with a dry anode gas. The present study indicates that operating conditions, such as gas humidity and current density, should be carefully taken into account, especially when fuel cells are operated with $H_2S$ containing fuel.

Sulfur Tolerance Effects on Sr0.92Y0.08Ti0.5Fe0.5O3-δ as an Alternative Anode in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

  • Kim, Jun Ho;Yun, Jeong Woo
    • Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.133-140
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    • 2018
  • $Sr_{0.92}Y_{0.08}Ti_{0.5}Fe_{0.5}O_{3-{\delta}}$ (SYTF0.5) is investigated as an alternative anode in $H_2$ fuels containing $H_2S$ (0-200 ppm). Although additional ionic conductivity is introduced by aliovalent substitution of $Ti^{4+}$ by $Fe^{3+}$ in the B-site, the SYTF0.5 has lower electrical conductivity than that of the $Sr_{0.92}Y_{0.08}TiO_{3-{\delta}}$. Due to the mixed ionic and electronic conductive (MIEC) property exhibited in the SYTF0.5 anode, the electrochemical performance of the SYTF0.5 anode is improved, as well as the sulfur tolerance. The maximum power densities in $H_2$ at $900^{\circ}C$ for the SYT anode and the SYTF0.5 anode were 56.9 and $98.6mW/cm^2$, respectively. The maximum power density in the SYTF0.5 anode at 200 ppm of $H_2S$ concentration decreased by only 12.9% (86.3 to $75.2mW/cm^2$).

Mechanistic Investigation of Redox Process of 2-Amino-1-cyclopentene-1-dithiocarboxylate derivatives (2-Amino-1-cyclopentene-1-dithiocarboxylate 유도체들의 전극 반응메카니즘)

  • Kim, Yeong Sin;Kim, U Seong;Sim, Yun Bo;Choe, Seong Rak
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.260-266
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    • 1990
  • The electrochemical behavior of N-methyl-2-amino-l-cyclopentene-l-dithiocarboxylic acid $(N-CH_3 acdc) and 2-amino-l-cyclopentene-l-dithiomethyl ester (S-CH_3 acdc) in DMF have been investigated by the use of polarography, cyclic voltammetry and coulometry. The dimer of N-CH_3 acdc is further oxidized at +0.98 V via 2-electron process to produce free sulfur atom and cyclization product. The ring formation between two dithio group occurs along with the elimination of one sulfur atom. The elimination of sulfur atom occurs via two electron oxidation process at + 0.98 V vs. Ag/AgCl electrode. However, the cyclization does not occur in the S-CH_3$ acdc.

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An Unbalanced A.C. Bridge with High Voltage Source for the Conductometric Determination of Sulfur in Iron Ores (일정전류 비평행교류브릿지에 의한 전도도측정과 황의 정량)

  • Czae, Myung-Zoon;Choe, Gyu-Won
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.327-332
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    • 1970
  • A simple and convenient device for deflection-type direct reading the variations in electrolytic conductance is described and applied to the analysis of sulfur by combustion-$H_2O_2$ oxidation method. The apparatus consisted of a high resistance-ratio bridge in which the other adjacent arms are the differential cells. By adopting unusually high a-c voltage source for the bridge excitation, the a-c method for unbalanced bridge is established, decreased sensitivity owing to reduced bridge factor, 0.01, is overcome and also the absolute sensitivity and linearity are greatly improved. Over 50% variations in impedance of the balanced cell, within 1% deviation from the linearity can be attained with a volt (rms)order of output which was detected directly with VTVM without further amplification. Analysis of the bridge shows that these useful features are natural result of the constant current character of the high source impedance generator and the performance of the device agreed with the theoretical predictions. A standard procedure for the rapid analysis of sulfur using the bridge is also given, the analytical accuracy was approximately 1%. A determination takes not more than 5 minutes.

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Odor Emission from Sediments in Sewer Systems and Odor Removal using an Electrolytic Oxidation Process (하수관거에 퇴적된 유기물에 의한 악취 발생과 산화전리시스템을 이용한 악취 저감)

  • Ahn, Hae-Young;Shin, Seung-Kyu;Song, Ji-Hyeon
    • Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.703-710
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    • 2011
  • Odor emission from domestic sewer systems has become a serious environmental problem. An investigation on a sewer manhole revealed that anaerobic decay of sediment organic matters (SOMs) and related declines of oxidation reduction potential (ORP) in the sediment layer were the main reason of the production of volatile sulfur compounds. In addition, as the anaerobic decaying period continued, the odor intensity rapidly increased with increasing concentrations of $H_2S$ and dimethyl sulfide. As a feasible method to control SOMs and to minimize odor emission potentials, an electrolytic oxidation process has been employed to the sediment sludge phase. In this study, voltages applied to the electrolytic oxidation process were varied as a main system parameter, and its effects on odor removal efficiencies and reaction characteristics were investigated. At the applied voltages greater than 20 V, the system efficiently oxidized the organic matter, and the ORP in the sludge phase increased rapidly. As a consequence, the removal efficiency of hydrogen sulfide was found to be >99% within 60 minutes of the electrolytic oxidation. Overall, the electrolytic oxidation process can be an alternative to control odor emission from sewer systems, and a threshold input energy needs to be determined to achieve effective operation of the process.

Electrochemical Oxidation of Sulfur Dioxide on Tin Oxide Thin Film Electrode (산화주석 얇은 막 전극에서의 이산화황 산화반응)

  • Jong In Hong;Woon Kie Paik;Ha Suck Kim
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.172-177
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    • 1985
  • The semiconducting property of Sb-doped tin oxide thin film electrode was investigated and the electrocatalytic effect of this electrode for $SO_2$ (or sulfite, bisulfite ions) oxidation reaction was studied under various conditions. The anodic oxidation of $SO_2$ at tin oxide thin film electrode commenced at lower potential with increasing pH, and good electrocatalytic effect was shown of $SO_3^=$ oxidation in basic solution. In the acidic solutions the electrocatalytic effect of platinum-or palladium-incorporated tin oxide electrode was found to be due to the sites of Pt or Pd exposed on the electrode surface. The electrocatalytic effect of tin oxide electrode was distinctive from that of Pt-or Pd-containing electrodes.

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Aqueous oxidation of sulfide ore (part 1) Aqueous Oxidation of Marmatite in Ammonia Solution (黃化鑛의 液相酸化 (第1報) 亞鉛鑛의 암모니아溶液中에서의 濕式酸化)

  • Kim, Dong-Seon;Chang, Tae-Seong;Lee, Yong-Bok
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.54-58
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    • 1966
  • By means of aqueous oxidation in ammonia solution, metallic zinc and sulfur in marmatite were leached. In this study, it was found that the concentration of ammonia was extremely influenced on the oxidation ratio of Zn and S, and the more the leaching temperature was low, the more their leaching ratio was decreased. The maximum leaching ratio to the contents in marmatite was obtained at the following conditions. Particle size 270 mesh above, $NH_3$ conc, 25%, Press. 4.2 kg/$cm_2$, Temp.$ 60 ^{\circ}C$, Time 20hrs. Leaching ratio; Zn 55% and S 50%.

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Selective Oxidation of Hydrogen Sulfide to Elemental Sulfur with Fe/MgO Catalysts in a Slurry Reactor

  • Lee, Eun-Ku;Jung, Kwang-Deog;Joo, Oh-Shim;Shul, Yong-Gun
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.281-284
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    • 2005
  • The Fe/MgO catalysts with different Fe loadings (1, 4, 6, 15 and 30 wt% Fe) were prepared by a wet impregnation with iron nitrate as precursor. All of the catalysts were characterized by BET surface analyzer, X-ray diffraction (XRD), temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The maximum removal capacity of $H_2S$ was obtained with 15 wt% Fe/MgO catalyst which had the highest BET surface area among the measured catalysts. XRD of Fe/MgO catalysts showed that well dispersed Fe particles could be present on Fe/MgO with Fe loadings below 15 wt%. The crystallites of bulk $\alpha$-$Fe_2O_3$ became evident on 30 wt% Fe/MgO, which were confirmed by XRD. TPR profiles showed that the reducibility of Fe/MgO was strongly related to the loaded amounts of Fe on MgO support. Therefore, the highest removal efficiency of $H_2S$ in wet oxidation could be ascribed to a good dispersion and high reducibility of Fe/MgO catalyst. XPS studies indicated that the $H_2S$ oxidation with Fe/MgO could proceed via the redox mechanism ($Fe^{3+}\;{\leftrightarrow}\;Fe^{2+}$).

Electrooxidation of tannery wastewater with continuous flow system: Role of electrode materials

  • Tien, Tran Tan;Luu, Tran Le
    • Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.324-334
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    • 2020
  • Tannery wastewater is known to contain high concentrations of organic compounds, pathogens, and other toxic inorganic elements such as heavy metals, nitrogen, sulfur, etc. Biological methods such as aerobic and anaerobic processes are unsuitable for tannery wastewater treatment due to its high salinity, and electrochemical oxidation offers a promising method to solve this problem. In this study, raw tannery wastewater treatment using DSA® Ti/RuO2, Ti/IrO2 and Ti/BDD electrodes with continuous flow systems was examined. Effects of current densities and electrolysis times were investigated, to evaluate the process performance and energy consumption. The results showed that a Ti/BDD electrode is able to reach higher treatment efficiency than Ti/IrO2, and Ti/RuO2 electrodes across all parameters, excluding Total Nitrogen. The main mechanism of tannery wastewater oxidation at a Ti/BDD electrode is based on direct oxidation on the electrode surface combined with the generation of oxidants such as °OH and Cl2, while at DSA® Ti/RuO2 and Ti/IrO2 electrodes, the oxidation mechanisms are based on the generation of chlorine. After treatment, the effluents can be discharged to the environment after 6-12 h of electrolysis. Electrooxidation thus offers a promising method for removing the nutrients and non-biodegradable organic compounds in tannery wastewater.