Review
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Liu, Zhuo Xiong, Peng Ni, Zizhen Ma, Yan Tan, Zishun Li, Shengnan Deng, Yincui Li, Qirong Yang, Huawei Zhang
Summary: This review focuses on the current situation of Hg0 removal on different kinds of adsorbents in coal combustion flue gas, smelting flue gas, and natural gas. Hydrophobic groups, hydrophobic materials, and modification of sulfur/selenium pretreatment and metals loading can effectively overcome the problem of H2O and SO2. Additionally, separation, regeneration, and recovery aspects are explored and summarized, with thermal treatment accompanied by different components being widely adopted as an efficient approach to recover the adsorption ability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongpeng Ma, Tengfei Xu, Ling Li, Jiandong Wang, Yu Li, Hongzhong Zhang
Summary: The study found that α-Fe2O3/SnO2 binary oxides have high efficiency in removing gaseous elemental mercury, especially at high temperatures, with involvement of O-2. SO2 and H2O vapor can reduce the removal efficiency, while the presence of HCl greatly enhances it. The mechanisms of removal involve catalytic oxidation and adsorption processes, with involvement of Fe3+, O2-, Sn4+, and Sn2+.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zifeng Luo, Tao Jia, Qianyan Liu, Yubao Song, Min Zhou, Xinxia Ma, Jiang Wu, Zhiwei Qin, Xuefei Wu
Summary: CIS/GCN sorbents, with abundant surface metal cation vacancies and sulfur sites, demonstrated excellent Hg0 removal performance and are considered a strong candidate for current commercial activated carbon.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haomiao Xu, Qinyuan Hong, Zhao-Yang Zhang, Xiangling Cai, Yurui Fan, Zhisong Liu, Wenjun Huang, Naiqiang Yan, Zan Qu, Lizhi Zhang
Summary: A superstable Hg3Se2Cl2 compound is discovered and proven to be a promising solution for efficient and safe flue gas mercury removal. The compound exhibits high thermal stability and strong acid resistance, and laboratory experiments demonstrate its exceptional performance in removing mercury from flue gas. This study highlights the importance of stable demercury products in flue gas treatment and provides an efficient and practical demercury strategy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ziyao Yang, Yang Xu, Xuehui Sun, Cong Nie, Mantang Chen, Qingzhu Zhang, Guangqian Luo
Summary: In this study, novel S-doped sorbents were developed for Hg0 removal from coal-fired flue gas by one-step co-pyrolysis of biomass and scrap tires under SO2 atmosphere. The presence of SO2 improved the performance of S-doped sorbents and resulted in increased sulfur content and decreased carbon content. The activated sorbents had higher specific surface area, pore volume, and micropore content compared with raw sorbents. The S-doped sorbents showed excellent performance for Hg0 removal and good water-resistance due to the presence of ZnS. O2 and NO had positive effects on Hg0 removal and the behavior of Hg0 removal over S-doped sorbents followed a pseudo-second-order model.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhaoxin Wan, Liangyan Duan, Xiude Hu, Xinlei Li, Long Fang, Qingjie Guo, Deshuai Sun
Summary: Coal combustion emits mercury, which can be removed using coal gasification fine slag (FS) immobilized with ionic liquids (IL-T and IL-B). The efficiency of mercury removal increased when supported by the ILs. The presence of SO2 had negligible impact on Hg0 capture. The total mercury removal efficiencies exceeded 90% for FS-T and FS-B in a specific atmosphere. The effective adsorption time for FS-T and FS-B was longer than FS, and Hg-0 and Hg2+ were detected in exhaust gas and solid phase.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongpeng Ma, Jiandong Wang, Wentao Gu, Xiaojing Zhang, Haomiao Xu, Wenjun Huang, Yonghui Guo, Shaobo Wang
Summary: In this study, MoS2 was used as a catalyst for the heterogeneous removal of Hg-0 from flue gas. The results showed that the dosage of MoS2 and the inlet Hg-0 concentration had significant effects on Hg-0 removal efficiency, with gas-liquid mass transfer being the limiting step. Additionally, low pH and low temperature were beneficial for Hg-0 removal, while the presence of Cl- greatly enhanced the removal efficiency.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Limei Cao, Jie Yang, Yi Xu, Wei Sun, Qicheng Shen, Jiacheng Zhou, Ji Yang
Summary: The introduction of UV in the electric catalytic system improved the efficiency of Hg-0 removal in flue gas. The combined electro-chemical and advanced oxidation technologies show promise in gaseous elemental mercury removal.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zifeng Luo, Ling You, Jiang Wu, Yubao Song, Siyuan Ren, Tao Jia, Xiaokun Li, Liping Chen, Yongfeng Qi, Ping He
Summary: This study introduces the method of introducing selenium ligands into ZnS to enhance Hg0 capture capability, with promising results showing 100% removal efficiency within a wide temperature range for 30SZ. The sorbent demonstrated excellent absorbent capability and minimal effects from O2 and SO2, with slight competition from NO for Hg0 adsorption.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wenjun Huang, Chenxi Zong, Zhisong Liu, Qinyuan Hong, Leipeng Ji, Haomiao Xu, Zan Qu, Naiqiang Yan
Summary: This paper investigates the removal of gaseous elemental mercury (Hg0) from industrial flue gas using Mn-based oxides modified SAPO-34 molecular sieve. The results show that deposition of 5% Mn on the surface of SAPO-34 enhances Hg0 removal efficiency, especially at lower temperatures. The surface MnOx particles enhance the oxidation of Hg0 and facilitate its adsorption.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kening Yao, Xiao Zhang, Boxiong Shen, Qiqi Shi, Shuhao Li, Feng Shen
Summary: This study aims to design an efficient adsorbent for high-efficiency removal of elemental mercury (Hg0) from coal-fired power plant emissions. By co-implanting porous TiO2 with inorganic-organic dual functional sites (-SH and MnOx), the 2SH-MnOx/TiO2 adsorbent achieved a Hg0 removal efficiency of 90% at 175 degrees C and a high gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 120,000 h-1. The co-existence of -SH and MnOx was found to promote Hg0 adsorption and enhance the transfer of electrons from Hg0 to the adsorbent surface.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengli Zhou, Yang Xu, Guangqian Luo, Qingzhu Zhang, Lin Du, Zehua Li
Summary: This study prepared Ce-Fe binary oxide modified bentonite for mercury removal from flue gas. The modified bentonite showed better removal performance and the removal mechanism was revealed. Furthermore, the deactivated modified bentonite can be effectively regenerated after thermal treatment.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yang Xu, Guangqian Luo, Mengli Zhou, Qingzhu Zhang, Zehua Li, Shibo Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the use of NFM as a cost-effective sorbent for Hg-0 removal from flue gas, showing that untreated NFM had high efficiency over a broad temperature range, while calcination process might have negative effects on its performance. The research also revealed the Hg-0 removal mechanism and demonstrated the dominance of chemisorption in the process.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vanish Kumar, Sherif A. Younis, Jan E. Szulejko, Ki-Hyun Kim
Summary: This study evaluates the photocatalytic removal potential of BiOI photocatalysts in their pristine and composite forms against gaseous Hg-0. The results show promising performance in certain performance metrics, but there are still challenges and limitations to be addressed.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuying Wei, Xiaopeng Zhang, Cheng Gao, Xinxin Wang, Ning Zhang, Junjiang Bao, Gaohong He
Summary: The organic-inorganic hybrid nanowires prepared by hydrothermal method can be used to prepare mesoporous Co3O4 nanotube sorbents, which have a well-defined tubular structure, abundant active sites, and high redox property, effectively removing Hg0 from flue gas.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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)