Article
Soil Science
Sensen Wu, Chengshuai Liu, Xiaoguang Li, Baohua Xiao, Qingyang Hu
Summary: The organic carbon sequestered in soil aggregates plays a significant role in carbon storage on the Earth's surface. The interaction between humic acid-coated goethite particles and the aggregation process during freeze-thaw cycles is complex and involves both electrostatic repulsion and hydrogen bonding mechanisms. This study provides insights into the formation of aggregates in soils rich in iron (hydr) oxides and their potential role in reducing CO2 emissions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
You-Sheng Liu, Yu-Xiao Cheng, Dan Wu, Quan-Le Chen, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: This study investigates the photochemical behavior of 5-TTri and CBT in aqueous solutions under UV radiation, revealing their photolysis rates are influenced by pH, salinity, metal ions, and humic acid. Experimental data suggests tentative photo transformation schemes for both compounds, involving various photoproducts through bond scission and dechlorination processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shanshan Bai, Shishu Zhu, Chao Jin, Zhiqiang Sun, Li Wang, Qinxue Wen, Fang Ma
Summary: The sorption of sulfonamides on magnetite-coated biochar is a promising method for remediation of antibiotic contaminants, yet the exact mechanisms remain unclear. The study demonstrated that the aromatic components of MBCs dominate slow-sorption mechanisms, while embedded magnetite accelerates fast-sorption. The modification of biochar with magnetite improved the distribution coefficient and isotherm linearity of the model pollutant SMT.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuito Tameta, Ryoji Tamura, Mao Kimura, Makoto Sasamoto, Nao Kamei-Ishikawa, Ayumi Ito
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of DSOM on the Cs sorption by zeolite and illite in soil. Results showed that DSOM inhibited Cs sorption onto clay minerals, with a higher Cs sorption observed in the ionic solution compared to the soil solution.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangyang Gui, Bingqing Song, Ming Chen, Xiaoyun Xu, Zhefan Ren, Xing Li, Xinde Cao
Summary: This study found that soil kaolin, goethite, and humic acid colloids have significant effects on the stability and aggregation of biochar colloids. Kaolin and humic acid can enhance the stability of biochar colloids, while goethite can rapidly combine with biochar colloids, leading to aggregation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qing Lin, Boliang Li, Xiaowen Liu, Budi Zhang, Shaohui Xu
Summary: The study found that humic acid can increase the retention of SDZ in soil and is related to solution chemistry such as pH and ionic strength. The sorption of SDZ in soil has time-dependent characteristics, which should be prioritized in environmental fate and eco-toxicity assessments.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenbo Deng, Yajing Wang, Wenjuan Liu
Summary: The adsorption of DOM and Pb(II) on Mn-substituted goethite samples was investigated. The results showed that Mn substitution increased the specific surface area of goethite, resulting in more adsorption of DOM and Pb(II). However, Mn substitution also weakened the electrostatic attraction between DOM and the minerals, reducing the adsorption capacity of goethite for DOM. Overall, Mn-goethite can be used to sequester DOM and remediate soil contaminated with PTEs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zuyou Sun, Jiali Zhou, Hui Zhang, Zufan Liu, Shiyong Tao, Jing Xu
Summary: In this study, a heterogeneous system of goethite/oxalate under UVA irradiation was proven effective in removing ASA from aqueous phase through photodegradation. The presence of oxalate significantly enhanced the efficiency of ASA degradation, and acid conditions were more favorable for the reaction. The study also revealed the important role of center dot OH and detected the formation of inorganic arsenic and ammonia during the photodegradation process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengsheng Li, Ruixue Ma, Xiaohui Zhu, Chang Liu, Liangzhong Li, Ziling Yu, Xichao Chen, Zongrui Li, Yan Yang
Summary: The study showed that microplastics have the ability to sorb TBBPA, with different types of microplastics exhibiting different sorption capacities. Environmental factors such as ionic strength and humic acid also have an impact on the sorption of TBBPA. Overall, hydrophobic partition and electrostatic interactions are the key driving forces for the adsorption of TBBPA onto microplastics.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hang Yang, Yi Zhang, Shibin Xia
Summary: This study revealed the co-effect of clay mineral-based photocatalyst and humic acid on the photodegradation of dye, with a ratio of 1:3 for maifanite/g-C3N4 being optimal for the degradation process in the presence of humic acid.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fan Yang, Zibo Xu, Yuandong Huang, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Yong Sik Ok, Ling Zhao, Hao Qiu, Xiaoyun Xu, Xinde Cao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of soil minerals on the release of dissolvable biochar from biochar particles, with bentonite and goethite selected as model minerals. It was found that the presence of soil minerals and Ca2+ reduced the release of dissolvable biochar and enhanced its stability, reducing both chemical oxidation and biodegradation extents. The interactions between soil minerals and dissolvable biochar play a crucial role in the long-term carbon sequestration capability of biochar.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Irmina Cwielag-Piasecka, Magdalena Debicka, Agnieszka Medynska-Juraszek
Summary: The study investigated the affinity of different soil colloids to retain carbaryl, carbofuran, and metolachlor in sandy loam and loam. The results showed that loam soil was a better pesticide retarder than sandy soil, and the addition of humic acid, illite, and goethite increased the sorption of the pesticides significantly. The sorption capacity of the studied pesticides in loamy soil was blocked by natural organic matter potentially due to the formation of organo-mineral complexes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiqing Wang, Atif Muhmood, Deqing Ren, Pengjiao Tian, Yuqi Li, Haizhong Yu, Shubiao Wu
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation characteristics of polystyrene microplastics (PS-MPs) in the presence of humic acid (HA) under ultraviolet light conditions. The results showed that HA promotes higher levels of reactive oxygen species, accelerating the photodegradation of PS-MPs. Additionally, HA contributes to a higher content of oxygen-containing compounds in the photodegradation of PS-MPs. The presence of HA also significantly affects the intermediates and final degradation products of PS-MPs.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anna Yu. Romanchuk, Tatiana V. Plakhova, Anastasiia D. Konyukhova, Anastasiia Smirnova, Daniil A. Kozlov, Daniil A. Novichkov, Alexander L. Trigub, Stepan N. Kalmykov
Summary: The sorption behavior of Ce(III) on three common environmental minerals (goethite, anatase, and birnessite) was studied. Batch sorption experiments using a radioactive 139Ce tracer were conducted to examine the key characteristics of the sorption process. Different sorption kinetics and changes in oxidation states were observed for the sorption of Ce(III) on birnessite compared to the other minerals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nuno P. F. Goncalves, Marco Minella, Gilles Mailhot, Marcello Brigante, Alessandra Bianco Prevot
Summary: The study found that magnetic particles coated with humic acid have a positive contribution to the activation of hydrogen peroxide and persulfate, effectively degrading the model pollutant Bisphenol A. It was observed that the highest BPA degradation rates were achieved under acidic conditions with both H2O2 and S2O82-, highlighting the importance of HA coating.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengling Shao, Hua Yin, Yingchao Li, Yuhao Cai, Caiya Yan, Yibo Yuan, Zhi Dang
Summary: In this study, a biochar supported FeMnMg layered double hydroxide composite was prepared and used for the simultaneous remediation of copper and arsenic contamination in water and soil. The results showed that the composite exhibited good adsorption performance for heavy metals and could reduce the availability of heavy metals in soil. Additionally, the addition of the composite enhanced the activity of soil microorganisms, indirectly promoting the passivation and stabilization of heavy metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guoqiang Gan, Fengquan Xu, Xinyong Li, Shiying Fan, Chunpeng Bai, Qidong Zhao, Moses O. Tade, Shaomin Liu, Wenjun Zhang
Summary: The influence of crystal phase on the electrocatalytic performance and active sites of CuFe2O4 spinel for the electrochemical dechlorination of 1,2-dichloroethane is studied. A higher activity and ethylene selectivity are observed for the cubic phase compared to the tetragonal phase, indicating the significant enhancement of electrocatalytic performance by the cubic crystal structure. The octahedral Fe atom on the surface of cubic CuFe2O4(311) is identified as the active site responsible for ethylene production with an energy barrier of 0.40 eV. This work highlights the importance of crystal phase engineering for optimizing electrocatalytic performance and provides an efficient strategy for the development of advanced electrocatalysts.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Wang, Chen Han, Fuping Li, Yu Liu, Zongping Shao, Lihong Liu, Shaobin Wang, Shaomin Liu
Summary: A series of strontium cobaltite perovskite oxides with different dopants were designed and investigated for their catalytic activity in degrading aqueous organic pollutants. The study found that the crystalline structure and surface properties of the oxides are correlated with their catalytic activity, with the Co-O bond length being a key factor in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. This study provides new insights for the design of efficient perovskite oxide catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lijinhong Huang, Bin Xiao, Lihong Liu, Wenhao Li, Xiaoguang Duan, Wanfu Huang, Chunyan Fan, Yu Dong, Shaomin Liu
Summary: In this study, three-dimensional porous polymers were successfully prepared using benzimidazole and benzoxazole via a one-pot synthesis. The materials exhibited high surface areas and pore volumes, making them suitable for the adsorption and removal of heavy rare earth ions.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhengxin Yao, Roufei Chen, Ning Han, Hongqi Sun, Ngie Hing Wong, Lusi Ernawati, Shaobin Wang, Jaka Sunarso, Shaomin Liu
Summary: This study investigates the catalytic performance of natural mineral manganese ore for peroxymonosulfate-based advanced oxidation processes. The results show that manganese ore enhances the degradation of phenol, tetrabromobisphenol A, rhodamine B, and methylene blue, making it a promising catalyst for in situ persistent organic pollutant remediation.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liping Fang, Kai Wang, Chen Han, Xinyong Li, Pei Li, Jieshan Qiu, Shaomin Liu
Summary: Piezocatalysis, utilizing mechanical energy for charge separation in redox reactions, is a promising method for clean H2O2 production. In this study, novel piezocatalysts composed of La, Sr, Co (Fe) in simple single perovskites and Ruddlesden-Popper (R-P) type perovskites are developed and found to exhibit enhanced piezocatalytic performance for H2O2 production compared to conventional piezocatalysts. The piezoelectricity and oxygen vacancy content in the catalysts are well correlated, with lower oxygen vacancy content leading to higher piezoelectricity. Mechanism exploration suggests that efficient H2O2 formation is achieved through the 2-electron transferring pathway driven by piezoelectric polarization.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fukai Wang, Yanan Wang, Linzhe Li, Zichen Li, Weimin Zhang, Zhiwei Xue, Dong Liu, Xiuxia Meng, Claudia Li, Jaka Sunarso, Shaomin Liu, Naitao Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel non-precious cathode catalyst (Fe@MXene) was developed, which achieved a high Faradaic efficiency of 8.4% and an NH3 yield of 8.24 x 10-9 mol·s-1·cm-2 on an anode-supported intermediate-temperature proton-conducting solid oxide cell.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengcheng Lin, Hang Liu, Hua Yin, Minghan Zhu, Haoyu Luo, Zhi Dang
Summary: The combined pollution of heavy metals is a global issue. It has been found that loading Mn/Al-layered double oxide onto crab shells biochar can help remediate the combined pollution of Cd and Cu in soil and water. The research shows that LDO/BC exhibits highly efficient performance in remediating e-waste-contaminated soil and reducing the bioavailability of heavy metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Lijinhong Huang, Zhiqiang Zou, Shaomin Liu, Lihong Liu, Wengang Xiao, Yantao Qian, Shafiq Alam, Wanfu Huang
Summary: This study investigates the stable adsorption structures of Dy(III) and its hydrated ions, MgSO4 leaching agent ions, and the corresponding hydrated ions on the surface of kaolinite using first-principles plane-wave pseudopotential method. The results reveal the adsorption mechanism of Dy(III), Mg(II), and SO42- on the silico-oxygen plane and the aluminum-hydroxyl plane of kaolinite. The study also shows that Dy(H2O)(10)(3+) has more stable adsorption on the silico-oxygen plane, and MgSO4 is more effective in leaching out Dy(III) while SO42- tends to interact with rare earth ions in aqueous solution. These findings provide theoretical guidance for efficient rare earth extraction and the development of novel efficient leaching agents.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jason Yi Juang Yeo, Deni Shidqi Khaerudini, Felycia Edi Soetaredjo, Gladdy L. Waworuntu, Suryadi Ismadji, Jaka Sunarso, Shaomin Liu
Summary: The dataset in this article presents the adsorption isotherms of amoxicillin, ampicillin, and doripenem on bentonite. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted using various dosages of bentonite and temperature ranges from 30 to 50 degrees C for single antibiotic solutions. The dataset includes adsorbent loading data obtained through UV-Vis spectrophotometer measurements of antibiotic concentration at adsorption equilibrium. The dataset was fitted using different isotherm models and orthogonal regression to analyze the adsorption behavior, with Langmuir model yielding the highest adsorption capacities for amoxicillin, ampicillin, and doripenem.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Guoqiang Song, Wenjun Zhou, Claudia Li, Zhigang Wang, Feiyang Hu, Tianchang Wang, Ziwei Li, Anjiang Tang, Michael P. Harold, Shaomin Liu, Sibudjing Kawi
Summary: In this study, a water-conducting LTA membrane with well-distributed non-penetrative macroholes was prepared, resulting in a cheese-like structure that combines the advantages of micro-nanochannels for high water selective permeability and macroholes for quick water diffusion. The optimized SH-LTA membranes showed high water permeability and good stability, with permeances of methanol, H2, and CO2. The dissolution-recrystallization route of the SH morphology was confirmed, and molecular dynamics simulations were used to elucidate the superior water separation behavior in the SH-LTA membrane compared to the pristine LTA membrane.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenjing Tang, Bojun Li, Huaqing Liu, Ting Liang, Pei Li, Changwei Zhao, Xiang Li, Shaomin Liu
Summary: In this study, ss-cyclodextrin based polyester membranes with superior chlorine resistance and antifouling properties were successfully developed. The optimized membrane exhibited excellent long-term stability, salt retention, and water permeability.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yanyong Shi, Jie Wang, Claudia Li, Jian Song, Bo Meng, Jaka Sunarso, Xiuxia Meng, Naitao Yang, Xiaoyao Tan, Shaomin Liu
Summary: La0.6Ca0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3-8 (LCCF) ceramic powder was used to fabricate LCCF hollow fiber (HF) membranes via a sol-gel method. Three types of LCCF HF membranes were developed by changing the composition of the internal coagulation bath. The best performance was achieved using a mixture of NMP + EtOH. The developed LCCF membrane exhibited high oxygen transport capability and good stability.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuepeng Hei, Zuojun Lu, Claudia Li, Jian Song, Bo Meng, Naitao Yang, Sibudjing Kawi, Jaka Sunarso, Xiaoyao Tan, Shaomin Liu
Summary: In this study, Ce0.8Y0.2O2-delta-BaCe0.8Y0.2O3-delta (YDC-BCY) hollow fiber (HF) membranes were developed and characterized for their hydrogen (H-2) permeation fluxes. By synthesizing YDC and BCY ceramic powders using the sol-gel method and fabricating YDC-BCY dual-phase ceramic HF membranes, it was found that the YDC/BCY molar ratio of 4:1 exhibited the highest hydrogen flux under certain conditions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Wang, Tao Li, Zhigang Wang, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Shaomin Liu, Rui Xiao
Summary: Hydrogen is a carbon-free energy carrier and water is an environmentally-friendly source for its production. Coupling catalytic water splitting with a mixed ionic-electronic conducting (MIEC) membrane reactor has shown great potential in enhancing hydrogen production. This review comprehensively covers critical aspects of this process, including materials, structure, morphology, catalysts, and operating conditions. Furthermore, integrating methane-related oxidation reactions can further intensify the process and improve the hydrogen production rate. Future development trends are also summarized.
