Article
Polymer Science
Iva Curic, Davor Dolar, Josip Horvat, Katia Grgic
Summary: The influence of textile wastewater secondary effluent on the characteristics of ultrafiltration membranes was investigated, showing changes in membrane properties and the formation of fouling layers, with larger pore size membranes exhibiting a greater decrease in permeate flux during treatment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Iva Curic, Davor Dolar, Klara Karadakic
Summary: This study focuses on treating and reusing wastewater from the textile industry, using UF membranes with different MWCOs. The results showed high removal rates for various pollutants, allowing for the potential reuse of treated wastewater in washing dyed knitted cotton fabric processes. The innovative aspects include direct use of UF membranes without pre- and post-treatments, and identifying reuse criteria for washing dyed knitted cotton fabric.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhihao Jin, Minghui Qiu, Juanjuan Wen, Yajing Shen, Xianfu Chen, Yiqun Fan
Summary: In this study, an integrated and thin ZrO2-CeO2 composite ultrafiltration membrane was developed, exhibiting outstanding chemical stability and PVA separation performance under harsh conditions. The membrane also showed high efficiency for chemical cleaning, with stable pore structure and integrity. This high-performance UF membrane has great potential for PVA recovery from desizing wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hadi Mokarizadeh, Ahmadreza Raisi
Summary: The effects of different hydrophilic additives and coagulation bath temperature on the morphology and performance of PES ultrafiltration membranes were studied. PES/PVP membranes exhibited denser structure, while increasing CBT led to higher porosity and water permeability. Membranes containing 5% TEG showed the best separation performance for treating wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ali Sayegh, Simon Merkert, Joscha Zimmermann, Harald Horn, Florencia Saravia
Summary: This study evaluated the application of ceramic ultrafiltration membranes in the crossflow mode for separating particles and oil in water emulsions. The results showed that a membrane-pore size of 10 nm achieved the highest stable permeability with less fouling, and alkaline cleaning at pH 12 proved to be the most effective in removing fouling.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjun Zeng, Hao Wang, Mengying Yan, Nan Jiang, Yun Liu, Yongmei Li, Manhong Huang
Summary: Efficient and cost-effective treatment technology for printing and dyeing wastewater is essential. Research showed that under specific pressure, temperature, and membrane orientation conditions, efficient recovery of valuable materials can be achieved, providing a new approach to printing and dyeing wastewater treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srila Banerjee, Bhaskar Santra, Susmita Kar, Dayita Banerjee, Sourja Ghosh, Swachchha Majumdar
Summary: The performance of a ceramic ultrafiltration membrane in treating real tannery effluent was evaluated in a lab-scale membrane bioreactor process. The membrane showed good removal efficiency for COD and BOD, making the treated effluent suitable for industrial recycling.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Hanaa Selim, Rania Elshypany, Salah M. El-Bahy, Mahmoud F. Mubarak, Eman O. Taha
Summary: In this study, a nanofibrous composite membrane was successfully fabricated and demonstrated good rejection performance for dyes. The membrane exhibited enhanced hydrophilicity and antifouling properties compared to pristine membranes. The rejection ratio for basic blue dye41 and alizarin red dye was significantly improved under optimum conditions. Additionally, the composite membrane demonstrated high mechanical properties and dielectric constant.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuxing Xie, Yang Yu, Haodong Xie, Fei Huang, Timothy C. Hughes
Summary: In this study, surfactant stabilized Cu2O microparticles were 3D printed into catalytic monoliths with improved mass transfer characteristics. These monoliths showed high degradation efficiency and sustained high activity, demonstrating their potential application in antibiotic wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ippei Tsushima, Kouji Maeda, Takuji Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Ito, Koji Arafune, Syogo Taguchi, Hideo Miki
Summary: Continuous crystallization of potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate via indirect cooling was conducted using a draft tube-type crystallizer with a circulation flow path. The degree of supersaturation in the circulation channel was monitored using a newly designed system. The crystal growth rates calculated by the population balance model and the supersaturation monitor showed slight differences but were close. This system has potential applications in industrial crystallization with impurities.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Min Xu, Yixin Luo, Xiaomeng Wang, Lixiang Zhou
Summary: The study found that PAC exhibited the best filtration flux under neutral and alkaline conditions, while pre-coagulation with TXC was slightly superior to PAC and PFS under acidic conditions. Overdosed coagulants also facilitated subsequent membrane filtration under acidic conditions, although pollutants may re-stabilize in solution.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Teng Sam Yun, Pei Ching Oh, Moau Jian Toh, Yun Kee Yap, Qin Yi Te
Summary: The addition of hydrous manganese dioxide-aluminum oxide (HMO-Al2O3) into polyethersulfone (PES) dope solution enhances the membrane flux through a xylem-inspired water transport mechanism. The study shows that the HMO-Al2O3 fillers are more homogeneously dispersed in the PES matrix, resulting in a superhydrophilic membrane with excellent separation performance.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Debora Eloisa Uez, Everton Hansen, Daniela Migliavacca Osorio, Patrice Monteiro de Aquim
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the application of a modified tannin to remove hydrogen sulfide and other contaminants from tannery wastewater. The combination of modified tannin and aluminum sulfate showed the best results in terms of removal efficiency. This treatment technique can promote the replacement of toxic chemicals used in tannery wastewater treatment.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mujahid Aziz, Godwill Kasongo
Summary: Membrane technology has advanced as a preferred choice for water reclamation, with MBR/RO combination showing excellent removal rates for selected inorganics (>90%) and meeting reuse standards. However, information on UF/NF/RO performance at a pilot scale is currently limited.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ke Shi, Qing Jiang, Yanlu Qiao, Jianliang Xue, Yuehong Yao, Liping Niu, Shuang Sun, Dongle Cheng, Jin Huang
Summary: This study simultaneously analyzed the interactions between nitrogen stripping, sulfate reduction capacity, S-2 (-) concentration, and microbial community structure. The results showed that after nitrogen stripping, the increased relative abundance of fermentative bacteria accelerated carbon source conversion and facilitated sulfate reduction, thereby increasing the sulfate reduction rate.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS AND BIOAVAILABILITY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Jianjun Xiao, Zumin Qiu, Weijuan He, Chengcheng Du, Wei Zhou
CHINESE JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongling Dai, Zumin Qiu, Fengping Hu, Chao Gao, Y. Frank Chen, Zheng Zhou
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongling Dai, Xiaoming Peng, Weiyan Yang, Fengping Hu, Zumin Qiu, Yuxiang Zou
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jianjun Xiao, Zumin Qiu, Weiran Yang, Jumin Qiu, Tonglin Yang, Yongdong Xu, Yongjian Zeng, FangChao Wang, SiKuan Li
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Jianjun Xiao, Qi Jin, Jiaqi Yang, Lingheng Xiong, Jumin Qiu, Jun Jiang, Yang Peng, Teng Li, Zumin Qiu, Weiran Yang
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jian Zhang, Feng Ning, Minxia Kang, Changpo Ma, Zumin Qiu
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Minxia Kang, Shuai Zhou, Jian Zhang, Feng Ning, Changpo Ma, Zumin Qiu
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Zhang, Minxia Kang, Yihong Zhou, Changpo Ma, Feng Ning, Zumin Qiu
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Feng Ning, Jian Zhang, Minxia Kang, Changpo Ma, Hui Li, Zumin Qiu
Summary: This work presents an effective strategy to enhance the methylene blue adsorption performance of cellulose-based hydrogel through tannic acid modification. The modified hydrogel showed a homogeneous pore structure and high swelling ratio, leading to excellent MB adsorption capacity. Adsorption experiments demonstrated a maximum adsorption capacity of 3438.27 mg g(-1) and thermodynamic studies indicated a spontaneous, exothermic process with ion exchange reactions between MB molecules and hydroxyl/carboxyl groups.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Changpo Ma, Yongzan Li, Jian Zhang, Feng Ning, Minxia Kang, Hui Li, Zumin Qiu
Summary: This paper synthesized a kind of silicone containing double bond and hydrogen bond through telomerization, and prepared ZnO/polyacrylate and silicone/polyacrylate composites by dispersing ZnO into the polymer matrix. Nanocomposites were then synthesized and characterized by in situ emulsion polymerization, studying the effects of ZnO and silicone on morphological structure and thermal properties. The modified ZnO/polyacrylate superhydrophobic composite coating exhibited excellent self-cleaning and oil-water separation properties.
JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jian Zhang, Ximo Wang, Siyan Zhan, Hui Li, Changpo Ma, Zumin Qiu
Summary: The Mg/Al-LDH nanoflakes decorated magnetic mesoporous MCM-41 showed excellent adsorption properties for humic acid removal, with a spontaneous and endothermic process following pseudo-second-order and Langmuir isotherm models. The adsorbent demonstrated practical application and regeneration abilities, with electrostatic interactions and ion-exchange playing important roles in the adsorption process.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jian Zhang, Wenjing Lu, Hui Li, Siyan Zhan, Ximo Wang, Changpo Ma, Zumin Qiu
Summary: In this study, PEI-modified waste bamboo powder was successfully synthesized and applied for adsorbing CR dye from aqueous solution. Characterization showed that PEI uniformly covered the surface of the synthesized material, and the adsorption process involved discussions on influencing factors and mechanisms.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Jian Zhang, Changpo Ma, Hui Li, Ximo Wang, Feng Ning, Minxia Kang, Zumin Qiu
Summary: In this study, Fe3O4/MCC-PEI(70K-5) was synthesized for the adsorption of CR, showing spontaneous and endothermic adsorption processes following pseudo-second-order and Freundlich models. Zeta-potential, XPS, and FT-IR analyses revealed that the adsorption behavior was primarily due to electrostatic interactions. Fe3O4/MCC-PEI(70K-5) demonstrated good regeneration and reuse performance even after five consecutive regenerations.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kang Min-xia, Zhou Shuai, Xiong Ling-heng, Ning Feng, Wang Hai-kun, Yang Tong-lin, Qiu Zu-min
CAILIAO GONGCHENG-JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Dongjing Liu, Weiguo Zhou, Zumin Qiu, Xu Song
FRACTAL AND FRACTIONAL
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)