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Environmental Sciences
Xiaolei Zhang, Shanna Shu, Dongling Hou, Huihui Chen, Weimin Cao, Naresh Mameda, Long D. Nghiem, Qiang Liu
Summary: This study synthesized a series of biochar-like hyper-crosslinked polymers (HCPs) with different amounts of phenolic hydroxyl groups to investigate the roles of key surface properties of biochar in transforming pollutants. The results showed that increasing amounts of hydroxyl groups on HCPs led to higher production of hydroxyl radicals. Batch degradation experiments indicated that HCPs with the lowest amounts of hydroxyl groups showed the highest degree of trichlorophenols (TCPs) degradation, while HCPs with the highest hydroxyl group abundance exhibited the lowest degree of TCP degradation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aurelie Marion, Julien Morin, Adrien Gandolfo, Elena Ormeno, Barbara D'Anna, Henri Wortham
Summary: The study focused on the heterogeneous reaction of NO2 on Zea mays leaves to form HONO, finding that temperature and NO2 mixing ratios are important environmental parameters influencing HONO emissions from plant surfaces. The research also suggests that plant wax extracts can contribute to observed HONO formation, which is comparable to soil surfaces.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Song Li, Xiao Wei, Shiping Zhu, Yingang Gui
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption behavior of Fe-ZnS on SO2 and H2S using first principles theory, revealing a significantly higher adsorption capacity compared to pure ZnS, with the adsorption order of SO2 > H2S. Results were further validated through competitive adsorption experiments.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhicheng Liu, Yingang Gui, Lingna Xu, Xianping Chen
Summary: In this study, density functional theory calculations were used to investigate the adsorption of toxic gases (NH3, NO2, and SO2) on Aun (n = 1-3) doped MoTe2 monolayer. The results showed that the conductivity of MoTe2 monolayer was improved after doping Au atoms. The adsorption capacity of Aun-MoTe2 for these gases was significantly improved compared to pristine MoTe2. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the preparation of gas sensors based on Aun-MoTe2 for industrial toxic gases detection.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Eli A. Carter, Julian T. Hungerford, Jayraj N. Joshi, Stephen J. A. DeWitt, Xiao Jiang, Bartosz Marszalek, Ryan P. Lively, Krista S. Walton
Summary: The chemical stability of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in water and acidic and basic solutions is well understood, but there is limited research on their stability in the presence of acid gases found in industrial settings. MIL-101-(Cr), a stable MOF in liquid water and acidic/basic solutions, was tested for its stability when exposed to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gases. The breakthrough experiments and physisorption experiments showed that both gases reduce the adsorption capacity of MIL-101-(Cr). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed the presence of sulfur and nitrogen species in MIL-101-(Cr) after exposure to SO2 and NO2 gases. In situ infrared spectroscopy experiments revealed that SO2 adsorption in MIL-101-(Cr) is not fully reversible and NO2 adsorption causes structural degradation similar to observations in HKUST-1.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lerato Shikwambana, Mahlatse Kganyago
Summary: Aircraft emissions contribute to air pollution, affecting air quality and human health, while the global lockdown led to a significant decrease in aircraft movements and nitrogen oxide emissions at major airports in South Africa, resulting in a temporary improvement in air quality.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Siwoo Lee, Ji Won Jang, Young Bok Ryu
Summary: Cuprous oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using two different methods in this study. The morphology of the nanoparticles was adjusted using NH3 and NaOH, resulting in different size distributions and average sizes. Surprisingly, the NH3 sample exhibited lower antibacterial activity than the NaOH sample. The study also revealed the influence of NH3 on the surface oxidation of Cu2O nanoparticles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Fu, Wenbin Sun, Deqin Fan, Zhi Zhang, Yishuo Hao
Summary: This study uses satellite observations of atmospheric pollutants to evaluate the characteristics of industrial carbon emissions in China and establishes an estimation model. The results show that comprehensive satellite observations can reliably assess industrial emission characteristics.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hasnain Sajid, Ejaz Ahmed, Muhammad Arshad, Tariq Mahmood, Sabir Ali Siddique, Mazhar Amjad Gilani
Summary: In this research, the adsorption of nitrogen and sulfur-containing gaseous molecules on organic aza-macrocyclic hexaazabipyH(2) (HA) is analyzed through DFT simulations. The results indicate that HA shows significant adsorption capability for these gas molecules, especially for sulfur-containing ones.
COMPUTATIONAL AND THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shubhrangshu Pandit, Vicki H. Grassian
Summary: This study investigates the formation of HONO on indoor surface thin films after the heterogeneous hydrolysis of NO2, and measures the amount of HONO produced by different surface materials. The results show that the interaction between the surface material and adsorbed nitrite plays a crucial role in HONO formation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Ren, Pinhua Xie, Jin Xu, Ang Li, Xin Tian, Zhaokun Hu, Yeyuan Huang, Xiaomei Li, Qiang Zhang, Hongmei Ren, Hongcheng Ji
Summary: Despite stricter atmospheric control measures implemented by the government of Nanjing, air pollution has unexpectedly increased in the second half of 2019, with O-3 pollution and acid rain being major concerns. Observations using MAX-DOAS revealed concentrations of pollutants like NO2, SO2, and HCHO primarily concentrated within 200 meters of the surface in Nanjing. Analysis using PSCF indicated downtown, north, south-central Jiangsu Province, and east-central Anhui Province as important potential source areas for pollutants, with significant transports of SO2 and HCHO from certain regions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chunyan Chen, Yao Lu, Jieying Liang, Liping Wang, Jingyun Fang
Summary: The role of nitrite (NO2-) in the transformation of aniline by sulfate radicals (SO4•-) and hydroxyl radicals (HO•) was investigated in this study. It was found that NO2- played an important catalytic role in both SO4•- and HO• systems, contributing to the overall degradation rates of aniline.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haoran Yu, Danxu Liu, Hengyi Wang, Haishuang Yu, Qingyun Yan, Jiahui Ji, Jinlong Zhang, Mingyang Xing
Summary: In recent years, there have been numerous studies on the Fenton or Fenton-like reactions mediated by nonfree radicals such as singlet oxygen (1O2). However, there are few studies on the synergistic effect of 1O2 and free radicals on the degradation of organic molecules in the Fenton reaction. This study constructs a CoP/Fe2+/AM1.5 system and demonstrates the controllable formation of surface 1O2 and center dot OHads through the oxidation and reduction centers on the CoP surface. The synergistic effect between 1O2 and the surface-adsorbed center dot OHads leads to the degradation of phenol.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kevin J. Nihill, Qing Ye, Francesca Majluf, Jordan E. Krechmer, Manjula R. Canagaratna, Jesse H. Kroll
Summary: Organic oxidation reactions in the atmosphere can be complex due to branching pathways within each molecule's reaction mechanism. This study found that NOx concentration has indirect effects on product distribution and concentration, impacting the formation of secondary organic aerosol. This highlights the importance of considering NOx concentration beyond simple RO2 branching in atmospheric oxidation experiments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yutong Liang, Robert J. Weber, Pawel K. Misztal, Coty N. Jen, Allen H. Goldstein
Summary: The number and severity of large wildfires in the western United States have been increasing for decades. This research focuses on the measurement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from biomass burning (BB) during the Northern California wildfires in October 2017. The results indicate that VOCs play a significant role in the composition of smoke plumes and their chemistry during transport, impacting ozone formation and levels in the San Francisco Bay Area.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)