Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zimu Li, Xicheng Li, Shoufang Xu, Hao Tian, Changzheng Wang
Summary: Antibiotics have become a new type of pollutant in water, with low concentration and biological persistence. Photocatalysis, as a novel water treatment technology, has shown great potential in the treatment of hard-to-degrade pollutants. This study focuses on the efficient identification and preferential degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride using core-shell structured molecularly imprinted TiO2. The prepared TiO2 exhibits higher adsorption capacity, selectivity, and photodegradation performance, with a degradation rate of 82.18% under 60 minutes of light irradiation. The core-shell structured molecularly imprinted TiO2 has advantages such as high removal capacity, stability, and environmental friendliness, making it suitable for the treatment of persistent low-concentration pollutants in water.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ayesha Sajid, Khuram Shahzad Ahmad, Mahwash Mahar Gul, D. Ali
Summary: An intricate study on the pesticide Zoxamide was conducted to assess its interaction with soil and environment, focusing on adsorption-desorption and degradation behavior. Results showed the adsorption and desorption processes are influenced by the physicochemical properties of the soil. Degradation of Zoxamide primarily occurred through hydrolysis and photodegradation, with the potential for removal using activated carbon.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nisha Yadav, Minna Hakkarainen
Summary: Biodegradable and/or biobased plastics are seen as potential solutions to the plastic waste problem, but achieving complete degradation in natural environments remains challenging, with the interactions between chemical structure, composition, and degradation environment playing a crucial role.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Long Hu, Donglin Zhao, Chengchen Liu, Yimei Liang, Dongdong Zheng, Shengjun Sun, Quan Li, Qian Liu, Yonglan Luo, Yunwen Liao, Lisi Xie, Xuping Sun
Summary: In this study, an amorphous CoB supported on TiO2 nanoarray was found to be an efficient catalyst for NH3 synthesis through electrochemical reduction of NO2-. It exhibited outstanding yield and high faradaic efficiency.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andre Luis Correa de Barros, Daniel Aparecido da Silva Rodrigues, Camila Cristina Rodrigues Ferreira da Cunha, Silvana de Queiroz Silva, Robson Jose de Cassia Franco Afonso
Summary: This study evaluated the degradation of fipronil under typical chlorination conditions, identified its disinfection by-products, and assessed the toxicity of unreacted and chlorinated solutions. The results showed that chlorination quickly degraded fipronil and produced toxic disinfection by-products, with potential mutagenic and developmental toxicant properties.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ximei Liang, Fangling Guan, Zhiyou Ling, Honghong Wang, Yunwen Tao, Elfi Kraka, Huajun Huang, Chenglong Yu, Danping Li, Jinbao He, Hansun Fang
Summary: The insecticide pymetrozine degrades much slower on wax surfaces compared to in water, with the first singlet excited state of PYM identified as the key photoinduced species initiating degradation. Quantum chemistry calculations revealed significant structural changes in S1 *(PYM), leading to a two-step photoinduced hydrolysis mechanism. Activated water molecules catalyze the process, while the solvent effect is minimal. Understanding the detailed photodegradation mechanisms of PYM is crucial for developing environmentally friendly pesticides.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyuan Pan, Shiyin Mu, Yunfang Li, Ya Yang, Yuping Zhang, Lingzhu Chen, Deyu Hu
Summary: The photolytic fate of pyridaben and its main photolysis product was studied in various aqueous solutions. The results showed that the pH, organic compound concentration, as well as the concentration of nitrate and Fe(iii), significantly influenced the photolysis of pyridaben. The photolysis rate of pyridaben was much higher in rainwater, tap water, and river water compared to distilled water.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Islam Saad, Norhan Ralha, Mostafa R. Abukhadra, Wail Al Zoubi, Young Gun Ko
Summary: Pollutants in water resources, particularly organic dyes, are causing significant issues for human health and the environment. These organic dyes are mainly discharged from textile dyeing and other industrial processes. Removing these pollutants from wastewater is crucial due to their toxic effects on animals, plants, and human health.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Julia Huchthausen, Luise Henneberger, Sophia Maelzer, Beate Nicol, Chris Sparham, Beate Escher
Summary: The abiotic stability of chemicals is often not tested prior to in vitro bioassays, which can lead to misinterpretation of bioassay results. A high-throughput workflow was developed to measure the abiotic stability of 22 test chemicals in protein-rich aqueous media, and the effects of different reaction mechanisms on stability were investigated.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuwen Huang, Zongxue Yu, Pingquan Wang, Shuangli Li, Qiuyue Tan, Niandan He, Qingcan Xiang
Summary: Researchers find it challenging to produce abundant free radicals and effectively separate photo-induced carriers for photocatalytic technology in wastewater purification and environmental remediation applications. In this study, a novel S-MIL-101(Fe)@CQD composite was successfully synthesized through multi-step synthetic routes. The composite exhibited higher photocatalytic activity than MIL-101(Fe) due to the formation of an intramolecular energy level and modulation of the intrinsic electronic properties of the MOF, where the CQDs act as an electron acceptor. The study also proposed the underlying photocatalytic mechanism and confirmed the wide applicability of the composite through pollutant degradation experiments.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mulatu Yohannes Nanusha, Emil Egede Frokjaer, Jaanus Liigand, Mia Roest Christensen, Helle Ruesz Hansen, Martin Hansen
Summary: The occurrence of various organic contaminants in the aquatic environment, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial compounds, as well as xenobiotic degradation products, has been elucidated in this study. Some compounds were found to have high concentrations, and prosulfocarb, fluopyram, and tris(3-chloropropyl) phosphate were the most common and widely distributed contaminants. Nearly half of the sampling sites contained over 30 different compounds. Non-target screening played a significant role in revealing the chemical composition of surface water and potential sources of contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Belma Imamovic, Polonca Trebse, Elma Omeragic, Ervina Becic, Andrej Pecet, Mirza Dedic
Summary: This review examines the presence and hazards of benzophenone-type UV filters in the environment and discusses their degradation kinetics and mechanisms under UV irradiation. It also explores the applications of UV-based advanced oxidation processes and nanoparticle photocatalysis for the degradation of these UV filters.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Maryam Sadeghi, Maryam Heydari, Vahid Javanbakht
Summary: In this study, a heterogeneous photocatalyst was prepared using sol-gel method to coat titanium dioxide nanoparticles onto the surface of magnetite nanoparticles, for efficient degradation of DR-80 dye. Experimental results and data analysis showed that the synthesized nanocatalyst exhibited improved properties for high-efficiency dye removal.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huiyu Dong, Lei Xu, Yuanxiang Mao, Yan Wang, Shule Duan, Junfeng Lian, Jin Li, Jianwei Yu, Zhimin Qiang
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and removal of 29 pesticides in 4 drinking water treatment plants in Shanghai, China from 2018 to 2019. Concentration levels of target pesticides in raw waters varied from below the limit of quantification to 915.2ng/L.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sze Yee Wee, Ahmad Zaharin Aris, Fatimah Md Yusoff, Sarva Mangala Praveena
Summary: The study analyzed 18 multiclass EDCs in tap water from different housing types and found higher concentrations of bisphenol A in high-rise housing. The distribution of caffeine and sulfamethoxazole in tap water varied significantly between different housing types, with higher salinity and conductivity in high-rise housings compared to landed housings. There were no potential health risks of EDCs estimated in different age groups via drinking water intake.
Article
Water Resources
Ruipu Mu, Honglan Shi, Craig Adams, Todd Eichholz, Yinfa Ma
URBAN WATER JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Sisi Chen, Qingbo Yang, Richard K. Brow, Kun Liu, Katherine A. Brow, Yinfa Ma, Honglan Shi
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2017)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Casey Burton, Yinfa Ma
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sisi Chen, Qingbo Yang, Hai Xiao, Honglan Shi, Yinfa Ma
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ariel R. Donovan, Craig D. Adams, Yinfa Ma, Chady Stephan, Todd Eichholz, Honglan Shi
Article
Environmental Sciences
Runmiao Xue, Ariel Donovan, Haiting Zhang, Yinfa Ma, Craig Adams, John Yang, Bin Hua, Enos Inniss, Todd Eichholz, Honglan Shi
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Songyuan Liu, Yinfa Ma, Baojun Bai
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haiting Zhang, Danielle West, Honglan Shi, Yinfa Ma, Craig Adams, Todd Eichholz
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2019)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Casey Burton, Yinfa Ma
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ke Li, Zhongping John Lin, Honglan Shi, Yinfa Ma
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ke Li, Zhiling Zhang, Zhongping(John) Lin, Honglan Shi, Yinfa Ma
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tyler Cook, Yinfa Ma, Sanjeewa Gamagedara
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qingbo Yang, Alexandre Cristea, Charles Roberts, Kun Liu, Yang Song, Hai Xiao, Honglan Shi, Yinfa Ma
Article
Environmental Sciences
Runmiao Xue, Honglan Shi, Yinfa Ma, John Yang, Bin Hua, Enos C. Inniss, Craig D. Adams, Todd Eichholz
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hafting Zhang, Yongbo Dan, Craig D. Adams, Honglan Shi, Yinfa Ma, Todd Eichholz
