Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lei Wang, Daxiang Xie, Yingying Ma, Meng Sun, Nchare Mominou, Weijie Jiang, Chen Shufeng, Chunyu Jing
Summary: This study prepared a photocatalyst with high desulfurization and denitrogenation activities by Er, W, and N co-doping modification of TiO2. Experimental results showed that the desulfurization and denitrogenation ratios were both 100% under suitable conditions. The co-doping of Er, W, and N extended the photo-absorption range and improved the hole-electron separation of TiO2.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Snehlata Kumari, Sonali Sengupta
Summary: In order to effectively remove sulfur- and nitrogen-containing compounds from petroleum, it is necessary to develop technologies that can simultaneously and efficiently handle both compounds, with unconventional non-hydrogen methods potentially becoming a viable option.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
N. Evelin Paucar, Peyton Kiggins, Bryson Blad, Karl De Jesus, Farjana Afrin, Srinath Pashikanti, Kavita Sharma
Summary: Ionic liquids have been developed as an effective method for extracting sulfur and nitrogen compounds from fuels, showing higher efficiency and selectivity compared to traditional processes. Despite limitations such as environmental biodegradation and bioaccumulation, they are still considered a promising technology for desulfurization and denitrogenation.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Wang, Ning Zuo, Meng Sun, Yingying Ma, Nchare Mominou, Weijie Jiang, Shuzhen Li, Chunyu Jing
Summary: By doping N, CQDs, Ir, and Pr in TiO2, the prepared Ir/Pr-N-CQDs-TiO2 exhibited excellent desulfurization and denitrogenation activity, with much higher turnover frequencies compared to other catalysts, and desulfurization and denitrogenation ratios reaching very high levels.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chengwang Zhao, Chen Hong, Jiashuo Hu, Yi Xing, Wei Ling, Bo Zhang, Yijie Wang, Lihui Feng
Summary: This paper reviews the research progress of heteroatomic compound treatment technology in bio-oil. Various techniques such as biomass washing treatments, catalytic cracking, catalytic hydrotreating, and other techniques like adsorption denitrification and adsorption dichlorination and co-pyrolysis are used to remove the heteroatomic compounds in bio-oil. The removal effects of different catalysts and methods are compared and discussed in this study.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Md. Mahmudul Hassan Mondol, Biswa Nath Bhadra, Jong Min Park, Sung Hwa Jhung
Summary: In this study, functionalized metal organic frameworks (MOFs) were used for the first time to purify fuel, showing outstanding adsorptive denitrogenation performance. The new adsorbent, OC-ED-A-M101, exhibited significantly higher adsorption capacity for nitrogenous compounds compared to other reported MOF-based adsorbents.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liberty L. Mguni, Yali Yao, Jianwei Ren, Xinying Liu, Diane Hildebrandt
Summary: This study investigated the characterization and adsorptive desulfurization performance of a group of adsorbents, including activated carbon and a novel synthesized Ni-based metal-organic framework. The quantities of both the activated carbon and modulator were found to influence the nucleation of the material, crystallite size, and crystallinity. The composite material showed improved adsorption activity towards different sulfur compounds, attributed to enhanced pore structure, crystallinity, and synergistic effects.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Swapnil Dharaskar, Komal Desai, Kiran Kumar Tadi, Mika Sillanpaa
Summary: Sulfur reduction from fuels is crucial for environmental rules and petroleum refining. Extractive desulfurization using phosphonium ionic liquids, particularly [THTDP]Br, is effective for achieving low sulfur content. Various analytical techniques were employed to study the molecular confirmations and physical properties of [THTDP]Br, revealing its efficiency in removing sulfur compounds and ability to be recycled for multiple cycles.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fahimeh Vafaee, Samira Mandizadeh, Omid Amiri, Mansour Jahangiri, Masoud Salavati-Niasari
Summary: This study investigated the kinetics, equilibrium, and optimal conditions for sulfur removal using AFe(2)O(4)-silica nanocomposites, with NiFe2O4-SiO2 showing the best performance. Statistical analysis revealed an adsorbent dosage of 7.82 g per 50 ml model fuel and a contact time of 32 min to be optimal, resulting in a sulfur removal efficiency increasing from 63 to 94% with increasing NiFe2O4-SiO2 dosage.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tendai O. Dembaremba, Siphumelele Majodina, Ryan S. Walmsley, Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja, Zenixole R. Tshentu
Summary: Reliance on crude oil remains high, and the transition to green and renewable fuels is slow. It is crucial to develop strategies for reducing sulfur emissions from crude oil in order to meet regulatory requirements. Current hydroprocessing technologies face challenges in achieving ultra-deep desulfurization due to the difficulty of removing sulfur-containing compounds, particularly nitrogen-containing compounds. Developing better hydroprocessing catalysts and pre-treating feedstocks to remove nitrogen-containing compounds are promising strategies for sustainable ultra-deep desulfurization.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michael Huber, Maximilian J. Poller, Jens Tochtermann, Wolfgang Korth, Andreas Jess, Jakob Albert
Summary: In addition to desulfurization, the denitrogenation of fuels is crucial for reducing the environmental impact of transport emissions. The oxidative reaction pathway of organic nitrogen in catalytic oxidative denitrogenation has been successfully elucidated, marking the first detailed tracking in non-microbial systems. It was discovered that organic nitrogen is initially oxidized to nitrate and then reduced to molecular nitrogen via nitrous oxide. The organic substrate acts as a reducing agent in this process. The discovery of this pathway is a significant milestone for the further development of fuel denitrogenation technologies.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zakiullah Zaidi, Laxmi Gayatri Sorokhaibam
Summary: The newly developed multifunctional porous material Mn@PP derived from Pongamia pinnata biomass showed high efficiency in desulfurization and CO2 sequestration, with improved adsorption capacity post-Mn modification. Its high specific surface area and concentration of Mn atom make it a promising material for environmental applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vladislav Gorbunov, Aleksey Buryak, Kirill Oskolok, Andrey G. Popov, Irina Tarkhanova
Summary: In this article, a series of effective catalysts based on betaine and sulfuric or phosphomolybdic acids were obtained. These compositions were characterized and tested in the oxidation of sulfur- and nitrogenous-containing compounds by H2O2. The acidity change is non-linearly influenced by the amount of heteropolyacid (HPA), and the removal of sulfur-containing compounds is correlated with the concentration of Bronsted acid sites on the catalyst surface. On the other hand, the removal of pyridine is primarily determined by the content of heteropolyacids in the catalyst.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carla Rizzo, Giuseppe Misia, Salvatore Marullo, Floriana Billeci, Francesca D'Anna
Summary: Ionic liquid gels (ILGs) prepared from bio-based polymers and ionic liquids are promising adsorbent materials for fuel desulfurization, achieving efficient removal of sulfur compounds in fuel.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hanieh Fakhri, Ali Esrafili, Mahdi Farzadkia, Rabah Boukherroub, Varsha Srivastava, Mika Sillanpaa
Summary: This study introduced an effective visible-light induced photocatalytic system for photocatalytic oxidative desulfurization and denitrogenation using molecular oxygen as an oxidant. The composite of tungestophosphoric acid supported onto cerium-doped NH2-UiO-66 showed superior photocatalytic ability under visible light irradiation.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alireza Baghban, Shahaboddin Shamshirband
Summary: This paper investigates the accurate prediction of higher heating value (HHV) for municipal solid wastes using intelligent algorithms. The proposed MLP-ANN and LSSVM methods achieve better performance and are considered as reliable predictive tools for estimating HHV values of solid wastes.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi, Alireza Baghban, Mahyar Ghazvini, Masoud Hadipoor, Roghayeh Ghasempour, Mohammad Reza Nazemzadegan
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2020)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi, Alireza Baghban, Milad Sadeghzadeh, Masoud Hadipoor, Mahyar Ghazvini
PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alireza Baghban, Narjes Nabipour
Summary: A new approach based on the ANFIS algorithm was developed to predict the solution gas oil ratio (R-s) as a function of other properties of crude oil in operational conditions. The method showed high accuracy in predicting R-s and outperformed existing correlations in the literature.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Narjes Nabipour, Jafar Sasanipour, Alireza Baghban, Amir H. Mohammadi
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Amin Bemani, Alireza Baghban, Amir H. Mohammadi
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Iman Danaee, Paria Nikparsa, Mohammad Reza Khosravi-Nikou
Summary: In this study, the adsorption and inhibition behavior of 1,3-benzothiazol-6-ol on X80 steel corrosion in acidic solution was investigated using computational and experimental techniques. The results showed that the compound exhibited excellent inhibiting features at very low concentrations, with the sulfur atom playing a significant role in electron transfer and electrophilic attack.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PHYSIKALISCHE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Narjes Nabipour, Amir Mosavi, Alireza Baghban, Shahaboddin Shamshirband, Imre Felde
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Razieh Razavi, Amin Bemani, Alireza Baghban, Amir H. Mohammadi
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Narjes Nabipour, Sultan Noman Qasem, Ely Salwana, Alireza Baghban
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Farhad Keivanimehr, Alireza Baghban, Sajjad Habibzadeh, Ahmad Mohaddespour, Amin Esmaeili, Muhammad Tajammal Munir, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: The study focuses on using advanced oxidation processes (AOP) to degrade water contaminants, with hydroxyl radicals as efficient oxidants. A new stochastic gradient boosting (SGB) decision tree technique was developed to model the degradation rate constant of the hydroxyl radicals based on the quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) method. The developed model showed promising estimation of the hydroxyl radical rate constants with high accuracy, and outperformed previous models in a comparison study.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amir Dashti, Mojtaba Raji, Pouria Amani, Alireza Baghban, Amir H. Mohammadi
Summary: This study focuses on modeling the solubility of CO2 in various deep eutectic solvents using artificial intelligent methods, with LSSVM and MPR models identified as robust and precise models for estimating CO2 solubility in these solvents.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nazanin Abbasi, Maryam Ahmadi, Maryam Naseri
Summary: Wastewater management is a significant challenge, especially for arid and semiarid countries due to water scarcity issues. This study aimed to assist in designing an efficient and cost-effective wastewater treatment plant by simulating and evaluating different treatment processes. Contact stabilization was found to be the most cost-effective option based on technical and economic analysis in this study.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Reza Khosravi-Nikou, Mohammad Hadi Safari, Amir Asadi Rad, Pouya Hassani, Mohammad Mohammadian, Maryam Ahmadi, Negin Ghafari, Maryam Naseri
Summary: In this study, a modified mesoporous adsorbent impregnated with aluminum was used to remove aromatic sulfur compounds from a model fuel. Through various analytical methods, it was found that the Temkin model and pseudo-second-order model were most suitable for describing the adsorption equilibrium and kinetics, respectively.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Mehri, Mohammad Reza Khosravi-Nikou, Masoud Aghajani, Ahmad Shariati
Summary: In this study, different metals were loaded on a mixed matrix for the catalytic-oxidative-adsorptive desulfurization of liquid hydrocarbon model fuel. It was found that Ni/Al2O3-TiO2 showed higher sulfur removal efficiency under specific conditions.
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)