Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Estefania Baigorria, Juliana A. Galhardi, Leonardo F. Fraceto
Summary: Water contamination is a global concern due to its adverse effects on water basins and human health caused by organic, inorganic, and microbiological pollutants. Polymer networks and hydrogels have been successfully used for removing aqueous contaminants. This review discusses the application of different materials for water pollution treatment, as well as patents and products in the market related to hydrogels.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Parul Chaudhary, Lukman Ahamad, Anuj Chaudhary, Govind Kumar, Wen-Juan Chen, Shaohua Chen
Summary: Contamination due to organic/inorganic composites is increasing rapidly, posing a major threat to food safety and the environment globally. Various physical and chemical methods have been explored for pollutant removal, but they are limited by high costs, inefficiency, toxic byproduct production, and high capital requirements. Therefore, it is crucial to develop environmentally friendly and economically viable approaches for achieving environmental sustainability. The use of nanoparticles and microbes has emerged as an efficient and effective method for remediating polluted soil and water. This review focuses on the application of nanoparticles and microbial inoculants in different sectors to eliminate lethal contaminants and promote sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reyna Berenice Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Elda A. Flores-Contreras, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: This review emphasizes the importance of bioremediation techniques for the removal of emerging pollutants. These pollutants are chemical or biological substances that are currently not monitored or regulated, but can have harmful effects on the environment and human health. To achieve sustainable remediation, recent research has focused on advanced biological remediation technologies, such as those involving plants, bacteria, microalgae, and fungi. The review compiles the latest studies to expand our understanding of sustainable remediation technologies and presents research opportunities based on current challenges.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mathiyazhagan Narayanan, Gajendiran Kandasamy, Sabariswaran Kandasamy, Devarajan Natarajan, Kesavan Devarayan, Mishal Alsehli, Ashraf Elfasakhany, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The study shows that biochar produced under suitable conditions from water hyacinth can effectively adsorb and reduce metal pollutants, with increased efficiency when combined with A. niger. This technology has the potential for use in treating contaminated water, extracting more biochar, and being easily cultivable.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jasmina Sulejmanovic, Ajla Gostevcic, Amar Karadz, Adnan Zahirovic, Anela Topcagic, Jelena Ostojic, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani, Farooq Sher
Summary: This research aimed to optimize an adsorption process for the removal of the non-biodegradable dye Eriochrome Black T (EBT) using native hazelnut shells as biosorbents. The study successfully demonstrated the effective removal of the dye and identified the optimal conditions for removal. The findings suggest that the utilized green and environmentally friendly sorbent can be used in real textile industries for the removal of dyes and heavy metals.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Rachna, Bhaskar Singh, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Rupam Bharti, Arvind Kumar Nema, K. K. Pant, Sikandar Mulla
Summary: Xenobiotics are considered a major threat to human beings and the environment. Conventional wastewater treatment methods are ineffective in removing these contaminants, and bioelectrochemical systems (BES) offer promising potential for integrated wastewater treatment. BES utilizes the energy stored in wastes to treat them and has the advantage of simultaneously treating wastewater and producing bioenergy. Despite limitations, the global market for microbial fuel cells (a type of BES) is growing steadily.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Guruviah Karthigadevi, Sivasubramanian Manikandan, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Ramasamy Subbaiya, Sivasankaran Chozhavendhan, Balasubramani Ravindran, Soon Woong Chang, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Summary: While current technologies can generate high-quality water from wastewater, most wastewater treatment plants are not equipped to eliminate emerging xenobiotic pollutants, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Nanotechnology shows promise in better treating xenobiotic compounds accidentally released into the environment.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vu Thi Thu, Mai Hai Trieu, Nguyen Hoang Thuy An, Nguyen Tien Dat, Nguyen Dieu Linh, Nguyen Ba Manh
Summary: In this study, a mussel-inspired biosorbent combined with graphene oxide was developed for removing organic dyes from water sources. The composite was prepared by self-polymerization of dopamine in a weak alkaline solution containing graphene oxide. The morphology and structure analysis revealed that polydopamine gradually covered the surface of graphene oxide flakes, partially reduced these flakes, and formed small grains instead of large aggregates. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms of the biosorbent towards methylene blue followed pseudo-first order kinetics model and Langmuir isotherm. The as-prepared bio-sorbent shows great potential for remediating water sources contaminated with cationic organic molecules and heavy metal ions.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Caravaca, Y. Vicente-Martinez, A. Soto-Meca, E. Angulo-Gonzalez
Summary: A novel method using magnetic nanoparticles functionalized with nanometric silver for total removal of amoxicillin from water samples is introduced in this study, with investigations on experimental conditions, adsorption properties, and regeneration studies. The research demonstrates achieving 100% removal efficiency under specific conditions for different concentrations of amoxicillin.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yonggui Wang, Qiang Li, Wanshun Zhang, Shaofei Wang, Hong Peng
Summary: Ecological remediation with subsurface flow wetland is a widely used method for pollution abatement. The study found that subsurface flow wetlands have higher removal efficiency for TN compared to TP and COD. Additionally, higher water temperature, smaller flow velocity, and bigger water depth can improve the pollutants removal performance of subsurface flow wetlands.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniela Flores, C. Marisa R. Almeida, Carlos R. Gomes, Salete S. Balula, Carlos M. Granadeiro
Summary: The adsorption performance of mesoporous silica-based materials for inorganic and organic water pollutants was investigated. Different properties of the materials were tailored and characterized, and their influence on the removal of metal ions and organic dyes from aqueous solutions was explored. The results show that nanosized mesoporous silica nanoparticles with high surface area have a favorable adsorptive capacity for both types of water pollutants.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vinay Kumar, Munish Sharma, Sonica Sondhi, Komalpreet Kaur, Deepak Sharma, Shivali Sharma, Divya Utreja
Summary: In the past decade, there has been a sudden increase in the number and types of emerging water contaminants. Inorganic pollutants are more common than organic pollutants, but there is still a need for advancements in detection and remediation techniques. This paper discusses major inorganic pollutants, such as metals and their salts, inorganic fertilizers, sulfides, acids and bases, and ammonia and oxides of nitrogen, and presents updated methods for their quantification and mitigation.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Keshu, Manviri Rani, Jyoti Yadav, Meenu, Sudha Chaudhary, Uma Shanker
Summary: Green nanotechnology is an emerging interdisciplinary field utilizing biosynthesized nanomaterials for sustainable practices, offering benefits such as environmental friendliness, safety, cost-effectiveness, and biodegradability. Derived from various biological sources like plants, microorganisms, and waste materials, these nanomaterials possess unique characteristics of high surface activity and specific size and purity, making them suitable for industrial and environmental remediation applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maura Mancinelli, Claudia Stevanin, Matteo Ardit, Tatiana Chenet, Luisa Pasti, Annalisa Martucci
Summary: The adsorption efficiency of Y-type zeolites with different silica/alumina ratios towards perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate was studied. The results showed that these materials can be successfully used for the decontamination of water from perfluoroalkyl chemicals. Additionally, the introduction of silver onto the zeolites improved the performances in removing PFAS from water.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kwadwo Kodom, Francis Attiogbe, Francis Atta Kuranchie
Summary: This study assessed the removal efficiency of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater treatment plants and identified the pharmaceutical with the highest concentration in influents. The trickling filter was found to substantially aid in the removal of selected pharmaceuticals due to its special features.
Article
Physics, Applied
A. Bejan, M. R. Errera
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luiz C. Daemme, Renato Penteado, Sergio M. Correa, Fatima Zotin, Marcelo R. Errera
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2016)
Article
Physics, Applied
A. Bejan, M. R. Errera
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2017)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. Bejan, U. Gunes, M. R. Errera, B. Sahin
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
F. B. Teixeira, G. Lorenzini, M. R. Errera, L. A. O. Rocha, L. A. Isoldi, E. D. dos Santos
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
Alan Lugarini, Admilson T. Franco, Marcelo R. Errera
JOURNAL OF HEAT TRANSFER-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2018)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Adrian Bejan, Marcelo R. Errera
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Harlen Feijo Borio, Renato Penteado, Luiz Carlos Daemme, Ricardo Godoi, Marcelo R. Errera, Sergio Machado Correa
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Alan Lugarini, Admilson T. Franco, Marcelo R. Errera
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Adrian Bejan, Marcelo R. Errera, Umit Gunes
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luiz C. Daemme, Renato Penteado, Rodrigo S. Ferreira, Marcelo R. Errera, Sergio M. Correa, Igor F. Ostapiuk
Summary: The use of varying ethanol-gasoline blends in GDI vehicles affects particulate matter emissions, with the quality and composition of emissions being dependent on the type of fuel used.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
A. C. Maccarini, M. R. Bessa, M. R. Errera
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcelo Risso Errera
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROMANIAN ACADEMY SERIES A-MATHEMATICS PHYSICS TECHNICAL SCIENCES INFORMATION SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
George Stanescu, Marcelo Risso Errera
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andre Luis Razera, Marcelo Risso Errera, Elizaldo Domingues Dos Santos, Liercio Andre Isoldi, Luiz Alberto Oliveira Rocha
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROMANIAN ACADEMY SERIES A-MATHEMATICS PHYSICS TECHNICAL SCIENCES INFORMATION SCIENCE
(2018)
