Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei-Han Lin, Chih-Ching Chien, Jiun-Hau Ou, Ying-Liang Yu, Ssu-Ching Chen, Chih-Ming Kao
Summary: In this study, two different immobilized Cr(VI)-bioreducing bacterial consortia using novel immobilization agents have been developed for Cr(VI)-polluted groundwater remediation. The addition of carbon-based agent and emulsified polycolloid substrate successfully improved the bioreduction efficiency of Cr(VI). The developed immobilized Cr-bioreducing bacteria system can effectively clean up Cr(VI)-polluted groundwater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wan Azlina Ahmad, Chidambaran Kulandaisamy Venil, Evans M. Nkhalambayausi Chirwa, Yi-Tin Wang, Mohd Helmi Sani, Abdul Fatah A. Samad, Mohd Farizal Ahmad Kamaroddin, Edgardo R. Donati, Maria Sofia Urbieta, Zainul Akmar Zakaria
Summary: The review discusses the significance of hexavalent and trivalent chromium compounds, the challenges of current Cr(VI) treatment techniques, and the feasibility of biological processes for Cr(VI) reduction in industrial effluents. It also highlights the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of Cr(VI), recent findings in bacterial reduction of Cr(VI), operational challenges, and examples of laboratory-scale and pilot-scale evaluations.
CURRENT POLLUTION REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wenbo You, Wanting Peng, Zhichao Tian, Maosheng Zheng
Summary: This review systematically summarizes the remediation of U(VI) contamination using microbial reduction, including mechanisms and influencing factors. In situ remediation is shown to be more effective for large-scale degradation of uranium contaminants, but reduction products can be reoxidized when exposed to oxygen and nitrate, compromising the remediation effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Willian Garcia Birolli, Bianca Ferreira da Silva, Edson Rodrigues Filho
Summary: Pyrethroids, such as cypermethrin, are widely used in agriculture, leading to environmental pollution and the need for efficient decontamination methods. This study explored bacteria from orange crops for biodegradation of cypermethrin, identifying efficient strains and a consortium for enhanced degradation. The research also proposed an extended biodegradation pathway and demonstrated the effectiveness of bioaugmentation with selected bacterial strains for pyrethroid bioremediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fenglei Liu, Shanshan Wang, Baowei Hu
Summary: MXenes-decorated nanoscale FeS composites were prepared via electrostatic self-assembly strategy for efficient U(VI)/Cr(VI) adsorption-reduction. Different analytical techniques characterized the materials and confirmed the desired morphology and properties. MXenes improved the dispersion of FeS nano-particles and suppressed aggregation. The adsorption data followed the Langmuir isotherm and Pseudo-second-order equation, with maximum removal efficiencies of 88.5 and 107.2 mg/g for uranium(VI) and chromium(VI). The presence of other cations and anions had no significant influence on U(VI)/Cr(VI) removal, and the elimination process was spontaneous and endothermic. The work demonstrated the potential of MXenes-based materials for wastewater decontamination.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fenglei Liu, Yiting Lou, Fang Xia, Baowei Hu
Summary: A novel collaborative strategy was developed by loading nZVI into the inter-layer structure of MBenes, enhancing the removal of U(VI)/Cr(VI). The results showed that nZVI@MBenes exhibited higher removal rate and saturated capacity compared to nZVI or MBenes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bach Van Nguyen, Xiaojing Yang, Shota Hirayama, Jixiang Wang, Ziwen Zhao, Zhongfang Lei, Kazuya Shimizu, Zhenya Zhang, Sinh Xuan Le
Summary: Heavy metal-containing wastewater with high salinity poses challenges for conventional activated sludge process in wastewater treatment plants. Bioremediation has been effective in removing heavy metals from various wastewaters. Algal-bacterial aerobic granular sludge (AGS) is a promising biosorbent for heavy metal treatment, especially Cr(VI). In this study, the impact of salinity on the performance of AGS in removing heavy metals was evaluated, showing that salinity exposure may slightly influence Cr(VI) bioremediation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoli Dai, Jing Lv, Wenxia Wei, Shaohui Guo
Summary: Laccase plays a significant role in enhancing the biodegradation of heavy oil, increasing efficiency and rate, especially for saturated hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons. The combination of bacterial consortia and laccase is an effective remediation technology for heavy oil pollution.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianping Lu, Rongyue Geng, Han Zhang, Zhen Yu, Tao Chen, Baogang Zhang
Summary: The coexistence of chromium (VI) and uranium (VI) in groundwater poses severe risks to human health. This study explores the concurrent removal of Cr(VI) and U(VI) using zerovalent iron (Fe(0)) as an electron donor. The results show that Fe(0) can effectively remove both Cr(VI) and U(VI), reducing them to less mobile and insoluble forms. Microbial communities, including Delftia, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Desulfomicrobium, play a crucial role in mediating the bioreduction process. The study also observed the enrichment of genes related to Cr(VI) resistance, U(VI) reduction, and Fe(II) oxidation, indicating the involvement of specific microbial activities.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jaroslaw Chwastowski, Pawel Staron
Summary: The study focused on using immobilized Phaffia rhodozyma cells in natural biopolymer to enhance the bioremediation of toxic chromium compounds in aqueous solutions. The immobilized cells were in the form of spheres (PRS) and flat coatings (PRC) using sodium alginate. The results showed that PRC had higher bioremediation properties than PRS, with a 15% higher chromium removal rate. The study also demonstrated that both PRS and PRC can be used multiple times without a decrease in efficiency for removing chromium ions from the environment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Zhang, Zhenyu Zhu, Mingxian Peng, Luyan Tian, Yaozong Chen, Jianyu Zhu, Min Gan
Summary: This study demonstrates that pyrite can effectively detoxify Cr(VI) as an electron donor in bioremediation, forming a functioning community dominated by electrochemically active bacteria.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tahira Aziz, Sajida Rasheed, Asad Hussain Shah, Habib Nasir, Anila Fariq, Asma Jamil, Sammyia Jannat
Summary: This study evaluated the ability of a constructed wetland with a bacterial-plant consortium to biodegrade chlorpyrifos and its major metabolites. Through the collaboration of bacterial strains and wetland plants, chlorpyrifos degradation without the production of harmful metabolites was achieved.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianping Lu, Baogang Zhang, Rongyue Geng, Guoxi Lian, Hailiang Dong
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful application of zerovalent iron (Fe(0)) for the biological reduction of uranium (VI) [U(VI)]. The experiments conducted in a continuous-flow biological column showed that Fe(0) supported U(VI) reduction achieved a maximum removal efficiency of 100% and a capacity of 46.4 +/- 0.52 g/(m(3).d). The longevity of Fe(0) was also significantly increased. Metagenomic analysis revealed the upregulation of genes involved in U(VI) reduction and Fe(II) oxidation. This research provides a promising remediation strategy for U(VI)-polluted aquifers.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ramdev More, Shatakshi Shukla, Shashank Garg, Shalini Singh, Maulin P. P. Shah
Summary: Hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) has become a major concern for environmentalists due to improper disposal by certain industries. Adsorption is a widely used method for removing Cr(VI) from industrial wastewater, and biopolymer-based nano-composites have shown promising results as efficient biosorbents. This review summarizes recent studies on the adsorption mechanisms, capacities, isotherms, and kinetics of these nano-composites. The conventional abiotic and biotic techniques for Cr(VI) removal are also discussed, along with a comparison of their adsorption capacity and efficiency. The analysis suggests that monolayer adsorption with ion exchange, electrostatic interaction, and surface complexation are the main mechanisms involved in the adsorption process.
CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pooja Sharma, Surendra Pratap Singh, Sheetal Kishor Parakh, Yen Wah Tong
Summary: Industrial effluents are a major source of hexavalent chromium pollution, which is a serious environmental issue due to its persistence and toxicity. Current physico-chemical techniques for its removal are not environmentally friendly, making microbial remediation a potential solution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oumaima Boutoub, Soukaina El-Guendouz, Leticia M. Estevinho, Vanessa B. Paula, Smail Aazza, Lahsen El Ghadraoui, Brigida Rodrigues, Sara Raposo, Jorge Carlier, Maria C. Costa, Maria G. Miguel
Summary: Natural products, including Euphorbia resinifera and Euphorbia officinarum extracts and honeys, were found to have antioxidant properties and enzyme inhibitory activities. Higher metal content in E. officinarum honey may suggest environmental pollution. Extraction parameters influenced the phytochemical content and bioactivities of the extracts, with aqueous extracts generally showing higher in vitro activities compared to honey samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Tania Luz Palma, Maria Clara Costa
Summary: This study investigated the biodegradation of FLX by a bacterial community enriched with sulphate-reducing bacteria under anaerobic conditions. The results showed that anaerobic biodegradation plays a key role in the removal of FLX, indicating the potential of anaerobic processes in wastewater treatment for emerging compound removal.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amir Nobahar, Jorge Dias Carlier, Maria Graca Miguel, Maria Clara Costa
Summary: Rapid industrial development has led to severe environmental pollution issues, with large amounts of metals/heavy metals being discharged into water and soil, posing risks to human and ecosystems. Utilizing plant-synthesized compounds with metal binding capabilities is seen as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative for industrial activities.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Diego Aran, Erika S. Santos, Maria Manuela Abreu, Juan Antelo, Felipe Macias
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of a designed Technosol in rehabilitating uranium mine tailings, showing that the rehabilitated tailings improved physicochemical properties, reduced concentrations of hazardous elements, facilitated plant cover, and decreased ecotoxicological risks and spread of hazardous elements.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Helena Trindade, Carolina Ferro Rodrigues, Rogerio Tenreiro, Ana Tenreiro, Luis Gaspar Pedro
Summary: This study evaluated the chemical stability and gene expression levels in Thymus caespititius Brot. essential oil, investigating the correlation between seasonal essential oil variation and terpene synthase gene expression patterns. Different genes showed varying effects on essential oil composition, suggesting a need for further research to identify the factors controlling the final bouquet of essential oil composition.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniel Arenas-Lago, Luisa C. Carvalho, Erika S. Santos, Maria Manuela Abreu
Summary: The study found that L. pedunculata plants, regardless of their origin, activate defense mechanisms against oxidative stress caused by high concentrations of metal(loid)s. When seeds come from contaminated areas, they have a better growth capacity when sown in uncontaminated soils. This has significant implications for using this species to rehabilitate soils with high metal(loid) contents.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Susana Dias, Lelia Chambel, Rogerio Tenreiro, Leonor Nunes, Virgilio Loureiro
Summary: This study evaluated the role of bacteria in the physicochemical properties of yellow cured codfish, finding an increase in proteolytic, ammonifying, and trimethylamine bacteria producers at different stages of the curing process. The decrease in salt content and increase in moisture favored the growth of specific bacteria species. Staphylococcus and Psychrobacter genera showed a clear positive correlation with TVB-N and TMA-N concentrations during the yellow curing process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Andr C. Pereira, Ana Tenreiro, Rogerio Tenreiro, Monica V. Cunha
Summary: A new innovative single-cell workflow combining multiple techniques was developed to detect, quantify, and sort M. bovis cells in environmental matrices. The method showed high efficiency and accuracy in assessing cell viability and molecular characteristics of M. bovis, providing new insights into tuberculosis research.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luisa C. Carvalho, Erika S. Santos, Jorge A. Saraiva, M. Clara F. Magalhaes, Felipe Macias, Maria Manuela Abreu
Summary: This study investigates the use of C. salviifolius to stabilize gossan mine wastes amended with organic and inorganic wastes for faster environmental rehabilitation. The mine wastes have high concentrations of PHE and low concentrations of organic carbon and nutrients. The best vegetative development occurs in Technosols containing a mixture of agriculture residues, with no visible signs of toxicity.
Article
Biology
Leonor Faleiro, Ana Marques, Joao Martins, Luisa Jordao, Isabel Nogueira, Nadiia Gumerova, Annette Rompel, Manuel Aureliano
Summary: P5W30, a type of Preyssler-type polyoxotungstate (POT), exhibits antibacterial, anti-quorum sensing, and antibiofilm activities, as well as antiviral activity. It shows strong antibacterial effects against MRSA strains and has the potential to be used as a biomedical agent.
Article
Agronomy
Custodia Gago, Adriana Guerreiro, Sandra Cruz, Nuno Martins, Maria Joao Cabrita, Maria Graca Miguel, Maria Leonor Faleiro, Maria Dulce Antunes
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of coating 'Rocha' pear with alginate-based nanoemulsions enriched with lemongrass essential oil and compared it to the usual 1-MCP treatment. The results showed that 1-MCP was the most effective in preserving the quality of 'Rocha' pear for eight months, while the LG 1.25% nanocoating had the best effect for up to six months but showed higher internal disorders after eight months of storage.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hugo Duarte, Valentim Gomes, Maria Jose Aliano-Gonzalez, Leonor Faleiro, Anabela Romano, Bruno Medronho
Summary: This study proposes the production of polyphenolic extracts from maritime pine forest residues using an ultrasound-assisted approach. The optimized conditions include a solid-to-solvent ratio of 0.1 g in 10 mL of LA:FA (70:30%, v/v) with no water, 0 M H2SO4, and extraction at 30°C for 40 minutes with an ultrasound amplitude of 80% at 37 kHz. The polyphenol-enriched extracts demonstrate significant antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. This research presents an important alternative for obtaining valuable polyphenolic extracts from discarded forest residues.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Gustavo Magno dos Reis Ferreira, Josiane Ferreira Pires, Luciana Silva Ribeiro, Jorge Dias Carlier, Maria Clara Costa, Rosane Freitas Schwan, Cristina Ferreira Silva
Summary: Microorganisms isolated from contaminated areas have the ability to remove heavy metals from the environment through various mechanisms. The present study selected a Pb2+-resistant bacterium and evaluated its growth rate, biological activity, and the presence of genes associated with metal resistance. The selected bacterium showed potential for use in bioremediation processes due to its resistance to high concentrations of Pb2+ and possession of a gene indicating resistance mechanisms.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Amaia Nogales, Salvadora Navarro-Torre, Maria Manuela Abreu, Erika S. Santos, Ana Cortinhas, Rosalba Fors, Marion Bailly, Ana Sofia Rois, Ana Delaunay Caperta
Summary: This study used soil technologies and mutualistic microorganisms as a sustainable strategy to improve the growth and reproduction of the halophyte Limonium algarvense under saline conditions. The findings showed that inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and plant growth-promoting bacteria enhanced the plant's adaptation to salt stress and promoted its growth and reproduction.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hugo Duarte, Maria Jose Aliano-Gonzalez, Emma Cantos-Villar, Leonor Faleiro, Anabela Romano, Bruno Medronho
Summary: In this study, deep eutectic solvents were used to extract phyto-chemicals from grapevine shoots. Levulinic acid-based deep eutectic solvents showed favorable eco-friendly properties and remarkable extraction performance of poly-phenols compared to traditional chemical solvents. Ultrasound-assisted extraction technique significantly increased the extraction rate, and genetic factors influenced the content of extracted polyphenols. The polyphenol-enriched extracts demonstrated antioxidant activity and antibacterial effects. This is the first time deep eutectic solvents have been used for extracting bioactive compounds from vine shoot residues.
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)
