Article
Engineering, Environmental
Malgorzata Wasilewska, Adam Wojciech Marczewski, Dariusz Sternik
Summary: Temperature dependencies of adsorption equilibrium and kinetics of 2-, 3-, 4-nitrophenol by activated carbon were studied, showing an increase in adsorption rate and amount with rising temperature. Various models and equations were used for data analysis, and XPS technique was employed to study surface functional groups and adsorption mechanism, revealing weaker interactions of 2-nitrophenol molecules with carbon surface due to intramolecular hydrogen bonds.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sylwia Cukrowicz, Maciej Sitarz, Kamil Kornaus, Karolina Kaczmarska, Artur Bobrowski, Agnieszka Gubernat, Beata Grabowska
Summary: The study successfully prepared SN/PAA and SN-Na/PAA composites with the potential to be new foundry binders. The results show that poly(acrylic acid) can act as a binding agent in synthetic molding sand technology, reducing the risk of mineral materials losing their binding capacity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiayi Hou, Lin Si, Zekun Shi, Chengxia Miao, Yan Zhao, Xiangshan Ji, Qin Hou, Shiyun Ai
Summary: In this study, an amino-rich coordination polymer Cu2I2(MA)2 was used for efficient adsorption and catalytic reduction of nitrophenols. The adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherms model, with maximum adsorption capacities of 285.71, 232.02, and 131.57 mg g-1 for 4-NP, DNP, and TNP, respectively. The reduction reaction followed the pseudo-first-order kinetics, with kinetic rate constants of 0.4413, 0.3167, and 0.17538 min-1 for 4-NP, DNP, and TNP, respectively. The mechanism and factors affecting the adsorption and catalytic reduction were also studied.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fanbang Zheng, Chengdong Wang, Kaiyue Huang, Jinhong Li
Summary: The traditional belief about pore structure determining encapsulation ratio in substrate was challenged in this study, which demonstrated that surface adsorption also played a significant role. By encapsulating polyethylene glycol (PEG) within hydroxyapatite (HAP) and dickite substrates, it was found that HAP adsorbed PEG through the surface, affecting the direct impregnation process and leading to a calculated maximum encapsulation ratio close to the actual value.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kathrin Kowalczuk, Peter J. Mons, Hans F. Ulrich, Valentin D. Wegner, Johannes C. Brendel, Alexander S. Mosig, Felix H. Schacher
Summary: By incorporating polyampholytic segments, hydrogels with responsive behavior towards ionic strength and pH value were synthesized using poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(dehydroalanine). These hydrogels can serve as reservoirs for charged molecules and exhibit reversible adsorption properties.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Monika Chaudhary, Suhas, Sarita Kushwaha, Shubham Chaudhary, Inderjeet Tyagi, Mohammad Hadi Dehghani, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Joanna Goscianska, Minaxi Sharma
Summary: This study investigates the importance of the interaction and position of the nitro group in the adsorption of 2-nitrophenol (2-NP), 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), and phenol by demineralized kraft lignin activated carbon (DKLAAC). The results show that the adsorption follows the order 2-NP > 4-NP > phenol, and both solubility and donor-acceptor complex mechanism play a significant role in the adsorption process. The experimental data fits well with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm and pseudo-second order kinetic models. The temperature study reveals that the adsorption process is endothermic and spontaneous with high affinity between DKLAAC and phenols.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuang Yu, Kai Yue Zhang, Jin Xiao Li, Yao Xiao, Li Xian Sun, Feng Ying Bai, Yong Heng Xing
Summary: Three new metal-organic frameworks were synthesized under solvothermal conditions and characterized using various methods. They exhibit different structures and show promising potential as sensors for nitrophenols.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Arun Varghese, K. R. Sunaja Devi, Dephan Pinheiro
Summary: The availability of pure and fresh water is crucial for human survival. With the increasing rate of water pollution, scientists are exploring methods to minimize its impact. The synthesis of a ternary PEG capped polyaniline/TiO2/CuO composite with a high surface area and its adsorption studies using Rhodamine B have been conducted. The composite showed efficient adsorption properties, following the Langmuir adsorption isotherm and pseudo second order kinetics. Thermodynamic studies indicated a spontaneous and exothermic process at lower temperatures. The findings highlight the effectiveness of the synthesized adsorbent for environmental remediation studies.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amina Chatz-Giachia, Athanasia E. Psalti, Anastasia D. Pournara, Manolis J. Manos, Christina Pappa, Konstantinos Triantafyllidis, Theodore Lazarides
Summary: We report the design and synthesis of a metal-organic framework-based sensor for the selective detection of nitroaromatic compounds. The sensor exhibits high stability and sensitivity, making it important for in-field detection.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Honglin Zhu, Sunni Chen, Hanyi Duan, Jie He, Yangchao Luo
Summary: Chitosan (CS)/carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) porous hydrogels crosslinked by epichlorohydrin and with polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a pore-forming agent were synthesized for removal of anionic (Congo red, CR) and cationic (methylene blue, MB) dyes from aqueous solutions. The addition of PEG significantly increased the adsorption of CR and MB, with optimal performance observed for hydrogels prepared with 2% CS and 2% CMC (CS2/CMC2). The adsorption processes followed pseudosecond-order and pseudo-first-order kinetics models for CR and MB, respectively. Freundlich and Langmuir models were suitable for describing the adsorption isotherms of CR and MB, respectively. The thermodynamic study confirmed that the adsorption of CR and MB by the hydrogels was spontaneous, with CR adsorption being endothermic and MB adsorption being exothermic.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuwen Peng, Bin Yuan, Suxia Yang, Sihang Wang, Xiaoyun Yang, Wenjie Wang, Jin Li, Xin Song, Caihong Wu, Jipeng Qi, E. Zheng, Chenshuo Ye, Shan Huang, Weiwei Hu, Wei Song, Xinming Wang, Baolin Wang, Min Shao
Summary: Measurements of nitrophenol and methyl nitrophenol using PTR-ToF-MS in southern China suggest that both primary emission and photolysis significantly influence nitrophenols, with photolysis being the dominant removal pathway.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mitja Kolar, Tilen Oraz, Vasko Jovanovski, Samo B. Hocevar
Summary: In this study, a copper film electrode (CuFE) was developed for sensitive voltammetric detection of nitrophenols. The CuFE demonstrated excellent electroanalytical performance in detecting selected nitrophenols with good sensitivity and repeatability. The practical applicability of this sensor was successfully demonstrated by measuring 2,4-dinitrophenol in a real seawater sample.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Shuo Wang, Yiwei Li, Jin Song, Jinheng Zhang, Yaohong Ma
Summary: This paper summarizes and analyzes recent progress in the application of electrochemical sensors for the detection of nitrophenols (NPs). These sensors can be classified into four categories based on different sensitive elements: nanomaterial sensors, molecularly imprinted sensors, enzyme sensors, and other sensors. Their basic characteristics and respective developments are introduced, and the future development direction and challenges of NP electrochemical sensors are discussed herein.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Samson O. Akpotu, Paul N. Diagboya, Isiaka A. Lawal, Saheed O. Sanni, Agnes Pholosi, Moses G. Peleyeju, Fanyana M. Mtunzi, Augustine E. Ofomaja
Summary: The combination of montmorillonite, graphene oxide, and polyethylene glycol methyl ether can effectively adsorb enrofloxacin in water, with higher adsorption efficiency and lower cost.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanan Wang, Yujia Cui, Qilin Gui, Qi Ouyang, Kexing Hu, Shuxian Shi, Xiaonong Chen
Summary: The rapid and effective removal of pharmaceutical contaminants (PhCs) from water through adsorption is a big challenge due to the properties of most PhCs. Adsorptive membranes have advantages over conventional adsorbents for PhCs removal. This study developed PEG-coupled ionic grafting adsorption membranes with outstanding adsorption and antifouling performance for PhCs removal. The study provides a new design strategy for effective removal of PhCs from contaminated water using adsorptive membrane technique.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zafer Ciplak, Bengu Getiren, Ceren Gokalp, Atila Yildiz, Nuray Yildiz
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Furkan Soysal, Zafer Ciplak, Ceren Gokalp, Bengu Getiren, Nuray Yildiz
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Bengu Getiren, Zafer Ciplak, Ceren Gokalp, Nuray Yildiz
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Bengu Getiren, Zafer Ciplak, Ceren Gokalp, Nuray Yildiz
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Furkan Soysal, Zafer Ciplak, Bengu Getiren, Ceren Gokalp, Nuray Yildiz
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hulya Koyuncu, Ali Riza Kul
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huelya Koyuncu, Ali Riza Kul
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Aldemir, A. Turan, A. R. Kul, H. Koyuncu
Summary: In this study, the performance of pinecone sawdust (PCS) as an adsorbent for Basic Red 46 (BR 46) dye removal was investigated. PCS exhibited effective adsorption capacity for BR 46 dye under alkaline conditions. The adsorption process was found to be spontaneous and favorable.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Hasan Altinisik, Bengu Getiren, Zafer Ciplak, Furkan Soysal, Nuray Yildiz
Summary: The design and exploration of carbon-based electrode materials are important for developing supercapacitor technology. In this study, nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (N-rGO) - Polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposites were synthesized and their capacitive properties were investigated. The results showed that the co-doped N-rGO-PANI nanocomposites exhibited high specific capacitance, remarkable rate capacity, and excellent cycle stability.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Riza Kul, Huelya Koyuncu, Aysenur Turan, Adnan Aldemir
Summary: In this study, AC obtained from apple peel was used to remove NR from aqueous solutions. The AC was characterized using BET, FTIR, XRD, and SEM/EDX analyses. Isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic parameters were determined and the Langmuir isotherm and PSO kinetic models showed the best fit to the experimental data. The removal percentage of NR dye reached up to 87.20% at 318 K. The research demonstrated the effectiveness of biomass-derived AC for wastewater treatment through adsorption technique.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Elif Yurekli Bayar, Bengu Getiren, Furkan Soysal, Zafer Ciplak, Nuray Yildiz, Emine Bayraktar
Summary: This study demonstrates the synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide-polyaniline-Ag (GO-PANI-Ag) nanocomposites as photothermal agents. The nanocomposites were prepared through in situ polymerization of graphene oxide, aniline, and Ag nanoparticles. The chemical and structural characteristics of the nanocomposites were investigated, and their photothermal properties in the NIR region were examined.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hulya Koyuncu, Adnan Aldemir, Ali Riza Kul, Murat Canayaz
Summary: In this study, NB and MB were used as adsorbents for removing TB from water. The results showed that MB had higher adsorption capacity and removal percentage at a temperature of 323 K, with positive ΔH° values indicating an endothermic reaction for the removal process.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Riccardo Ferrero, Gabriele Barrera, Federica Celegato, Marta Vicentini, Huseyin Sozeri, Nuray Yildiz, Ceren Atila Dincer, Marco Coisson, Alessandra Manzin, Paola Tiberto
Summary: This study analyzed the influence of geometrical parameters and aggregation on the specific loss power of magnetic nanoparticles, providing insights into the determining factors of magnetic behavior and heating properties, thereby offering a new understanding of the mechanism of magnetic nanoparticles in thermal therapies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ceren Atila Dincer, Ceren Gokalp, Bengu Getiren, Atila Yildiz, Nuray Yildiz
Summary: Usnic acid was successfully extracted from Usnea longissima in supercritical CO2 medium by optimizing process parameters through response surface methodology. Experimental values of UA content were found to be compatible with predicted values, confirming the validity of the suggested model for extraction optimization.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ali Riza Kul, Adnan Aldemir, Hulya Koyuncu
Summary: In this study, natural diatomite and Mn-modified diatomite were found to be effective for the adsorption of Basic Blue 41 from aqueous solution at different temperatures. The Freundlich isotherm model showed better performance, with higher isotherm constants indicating favorable removal at higher temperatures. Economic analysis suggested that diatomite could be a cost-effective alternative to more expensive adsorbents for dye removal.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2021)
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)
