Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuri A. Ustynyuk, Igor P. Gloriozov, Nelly Zhokhova, Konstantin E. German, Stepan N. Kalmykov
Summary: The study focused on the structure and thermodynamics of aqua complexes formed by the pertechnetate anion in aqueous solutions, revealing that the hydration shell is not dense and contains only a small number of water molecules. In acidic solutions, the hydration shell of HTcO4 maintains an asymmetric structure.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianxiang Guo, Yonghe Zhang, Yuhan Geng, Jiahui Chen, Zhihui Zhu, Alemayehu Hailu Bedane, Yarong Du
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a surface oxidation modification strategy of nitrogen doping biochar for enhancing CO2 adsorption. The results indicate that the modified biochars exhibited high adsorption capacity of CO2 and improved selectivity by adjusting surface pore size and surface group distributions. The behavior of CO2 adsorption on the biochars well conformed to the quasifirst-order dynamical model.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peng Zhou, Xiangzhou Li, Jun Zhou, Zhiyuan Peng, Liqun Shen, Wenshen Li
Summary: This study constructed a Fructus Aurantii Immaturus residue biochar (FRB) structural model and clarified the adsorption mechanism of FRB for methylene blue (MB) at the molecular level. The results showed that FRB prepared by NaOH activation had abundant functional groups and higher adsorption capacity for MB. The adsorption mechanism relied on the interaction between the functional groups in FRB and the amino groups in MB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hongkui Zhang, Xue Song, Jie Zhang, Yongde Liu, Hailiang Zhao, Junkai Hu, Jihong Zhao
Summary: In this study, biochar was prepared using sycamore flocs, which pose environmental and health problems. The obtained biochar, SFB2-900, showed strong adsorption capacity for oxytetracycline hydrochloride (OTC-HCl). The study also identified the mechanism of OTC-HCl removal and demonstrated the potential of utilizing waste biomass for the preparation of efficient adsorbents for antibiotics.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Junjie Zhang, Danru Huang, Jingai Shao, Xiong Zhang, Haiping Yang, Shihong Zhang, Hanping Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates a straightforward and activation-free synthetic strategy to produce nitrogen-doped porous carbon by co-carbonizing biochar and zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8). The nitrogen groups are uniformly introduced onto the surface of biochar after modification. The interaction between biochar and ZIF-8 significantly enhances the porosity of the products, especially the microporosity. The modified biochar shows a substantial increase in surface area and CO2 adsorption capacity.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manuel A. Valdes-Madrigal, Fernando Montejo-Alvaro, Amelia S. Cernas-Ruiz, Hugo Rojas-Chavez, Ramon Roman-Doval, Heriberto Cruz-Martinez, Dora I. Medina
Summary: Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are significant atmospheric pollutants, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are commonly used as NOx sensors due to their outstanding properties. Strategies such as surface functionalization and defect engineering have been developed to improve the NOx sensing capabilities of CNTs, leading to substantial enhancements in their sensitivity. Through various modifications, the sensitivity and selectivity of CNTs towards NOx gases have been significantly improved in the last decade.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Arthur da Silva Vasconcelos de Almeida, Wedja Timoteo Vieira, Mozart Daltro Bispo, Samara Farias de Melo, Thiago Lopes da Silva, Tatiane Luciano Balliano, Melissa Gurgel Adeodato Vieira, Joao Inacio Soletti
Summary: Investigations were made on using acai seed for producing activated carbon to remove caffeine from aqueous solutions. The activated carbons exhibited high specific surface area and similar pore diameter, making them suitable for caffeine adsorption.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Cao, Liping Wang, Xudong Kang, Jiabao Song, Hongli Guo, Qiuya Zhang
Summary: The study focused on the adsorption of atrazine using fallen leaf biochar (LBC) prepared at different temperatures. The adsorption performance of LBC improved with increasing pyrolysis temperature, reaching a maximum of 84.32 mg/g for 700 LBC. Characterizations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirmed that the degree of aromatization determined the adsorption capacity, and p-p electron donor-acceptor interaction was the main adsorption mechanism. Column adsorption experiments showed that 700 LBC exhibited good adsorption performance even after five cycles.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingchao Li, Hua Yin, Yuhao Cai, Haoyu Luo, Caiya Yan, Zhi Dang
Summary: By adjusting the calci-nation temperature, alpha-Fe2O3 modified biochar showed different morphology and crystal facets, affecting the adsorption performance. The chemisorption process was found to be the dominant adsorption mechanism. Fe2O3/BC-350 exhibited superior adsorption capacity for Cu (II) and Pb(II), while Fe2O3/BC-250 showed good adsorption capacity for As(V). DFT calculations revealed that different Fe2O3/BC had different adsorption affinities to various heavy metals.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shurui Cao, Jing Huang, Jie Tian, Zhenghong Liu, Hongtao Su, Zhiqiong Chen
Summary: Novel selective, highly efficient and environment-friendly biochar nanomaterial (ZMBC@ChCl-EG) was designed and synthesized using a suitable deep eutectic solvent (DES) as the functional monomer via Density Functional Theory (DFT). The material showed excellent adsorption capacity and selectivity towards methcathinone (MC), which was mainly chemically controlled. The adsorption mechanisms were revealed to involve hydrogen bonding and pi-pi interaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Liji Bai, Xiujuan Su, Jinpeng Feng, Shaojian Ma
Summary: In this study, a sugarcane bagasse biochar/nano-iron oxide composite was successfully prepared and demonstrated efficient removal of Cr (VI) from water. The adsorption mechanism primarily involves electrostatic interaction, redox reactions, and complexation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pengyang Bian, Bei Gao, Junhao Zhu, Huimin Yang, Yue Li, Ermao Ding, Yixuan Liu, Yaxing Liu, Shichen Wang, Weibo Shen
Summary: This study investigated the effect of chitosan combined with nicotinamide-modified eupatorium adenophorum biochar (CEBC) on adsorbing Sb3+ from water. The results showed that CEBC had a higher maximum adsorption capacity for Sb3+ compared to the original biochar (EBC). The adsorption of Sb3+ by CEBC was dominated by monolayer chemisorption and involved various mechanisms such as electrostatic interactions, pore filling, and functional group complexation. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirmed the significance of chelation between -NH2 and Sb3+ in the adsorption process. CEBC also exhibited good anti-interference ability and reproducibility, making it a viable Sb3+ adsorbent.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Li, Long Chen, Nannan Shen, Rongzhen Xie, Matthew Sheridan, Xijian Chen, Daopeng Sheng, Duo Zhang, Zhifang Chai, Shuao Wang
Summary: Tc-99 is a long-lived radionuclide present in large amounts in used nuclear fuel. Designing anion-exchange materials with optimized Tc uptake property is a research goal beneficial for reducing the volume of secondary radioactive solid waste. However, challenges exist in the design philosophy with difficulties such as charge repulsion, steric hindrance, and insufficient reactive sites.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Catarina Helena Pimentel, Lidia Diaz-Fernandez, Diego Gomez-Diaz, Maria Sonia Freire, Julia Gonzalez-Alvares
Summary: Reducing the harmful impacts of CO2 emissions and greenhouse effect on climatic conditions is necessary. In this study, biochar and activated carbons were produced and characterized. The activated carbon activated at 600 degrees C with KOH at a ratio of 1:4 w/w showed the highest CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue Sun, Yingpeng Gu, Yu Jiang
Summary: This study selected three functional monomers with strong affinity for phenol, benzoic acid, and benzenesulfonic acid to synthesize a molecularly imprinted resin with tri-functional groups and excellent selectivity for 5-sulfosalicylic acid. Adsorption of SSA on the resin was mainly dependent on electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bonding, with the adsorption performance remaining stable after multiple cycles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yue-Fei Zhang, Jing-Jing Mao, Pei-Zhang Zhou
Summary: A series of dicarboxylic dihydrazide compounds were prepared and used as nucleating agents for isotactic polypropylene. The nucleation efficiency of these agents depended on different substituent groups and the number of methylene groups. Compounds with phenyl or cyclohexyl substituents showed relatively excellent nucleation effect and increasing methylene groups in the structure improved nucleation. The optimum addition amount ranged from 0.10 to 0.20 mass% and resulted in nucleated iPP with crystallization temperatures above 130.0 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yun Liu, Yue-Fei Zhang, Jian Tang, Yuting Tan, Hang Lei, Ying Li, Pengmian Huang, Yan Li
Summary: In this study, a novel chitosan-based adsorbent with low cost, high adsorption capacity, and excellent reusability was developed. The adsorbent showed high swelling ratio and ultrahigh adsorption capacity for the anion dye acid blue 93, with a good stability and reusability even after multiple adsorption-desorption cycles. These findings provide a new option for the elimination and recycle of AB93, with potential for industrial applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiao-Shuang Tian, Yue-Fei Zhang, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong
Summary: A novel triazine-based char-forming agent was synthesized and combined with ammonium polyphosphate to form an intumescent flame retardant system. The system showed improved flame retardant performance and achieved a higher flame retardant rating for polypropylene.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Zi-Qiang Wang, Yue-Fei Zhang, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong
Summary: A novel composite filler SL/CaCO3 prepared by dry ball milling exhibited improved thermal properties and nucleation ability for isotactic polypropylene, resulting in enhanced mechanical properties.
Article
Polymer Science
Hui Zhou, Jiao Xiang, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: A novel nucleating agent PTADH-Ph-3 was synthesized and its influence on the crystallization behavior of iPP was studied. The nucleation mechanism of PTADH-Ph-3 in iPP was explored through Materials Studio (MS) simulation.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jiao Xiang, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong, Cui-Hong Lu, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the applicability of different structural bisamide compounds as nucleating agents for iPP. DSC analysis shows that these agents have a clear impact on nucleus density in iPP, with better nucleation effect seen with even carbon numbers and cyclic side substitution. Further tests using WAXD and Materials Studio confirm the structure-nucleation effect relationship, while lattice matching theory suggests that the nucleating agents induce epitaxial growth of iPP on their surface.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sheng Nie, Jin-Rong Zhong, Yan Li, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: A series of polyacrylic salts were investigated as nucleating agents in isotactic polypropylene, and it was found that zinc polyacrylate, potassium polyacrylate, and sodium polyacrylate can induce beta-crystals and improve the impact strength of iPP, while having no significant effect on its tensile strength and flexural modulus.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Yi Lv, Jia-Ying Dai, Zi-Xin Zhao, Jia Liu, Zhi-Wei Li, Cui-Hong Lu, Yue-Fei Zhang, Wei-Dong Liu, Jiang-Sheng Li
Summary: An electrochemical radical relay method has been developed to access 5-(2,2,2-trifluoro)ethyl dihydrobenzimidazo [2,1-a]isoquinoline derivatives directly from benzimidazole-tethered pendent unactivated alkenes. This method is applicable to Langlois reagent and difluoro analog, tolerates various functional groups and activated sp3 CAH bonds, and eliminates the need for external oxidants. The resulting heterocycles show good fungicidal activities, especially against Botrytis.
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cai Ling, Dai Yimin, Fang Chengqian, Wang Zhiheng, Li Yaqi, Yang Siwen, Wang Junlong, Liu Bo, Ding Xianglong, Zhang Yue-Fei, Li Yan, Wan Li
Summary: In this study, a novel and cost-effective approach is developed to produce a photothermal-responsive smart sponge. The resulting PCPO@PU exhibits switchable wettability controlled by the temperature response induced by the photothermal effect. The PCPO@PU shows excellent separation performance and can be recycled, making it a promising material for oil-water separation in marine environments.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shuai Sheng, Zhengxin Li, Yinhong Li, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong, Jinlin Tan, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the use of nucleating agent Na-LL to enhance the performance of PBAT and CaCO3 composites. It explores the mechanism of Na-LL in improving PBAT performance and proposes a formula that significantly reduces production costs while improving product properties. The results show that the addition of Na-LL improves the thermal and mechanical properties of the composites, making it a promising nucleating agent for advanced materials development in plastic packaging and plastic bags applications.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yinhong Li, Zhengxin Li, Shuai Sheng, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong, Jinlin Tan, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: This study uses mechanically activated cassava starch (ACS) to enhance the toughness of poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) and reduce starch plasticization time. The results show improved compatibility between ACS and PBS, reduced crystallinity of the composite, and significant improvements in mechanical properties and water resistance. This provides a simple and feasible method for preparing low-cost PBS biocomposites, with the potential to replace general-purpose plastics in daily applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Xinjie Dai, Zhenxin Li, Xiang Wu, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong, Jinglin Tan, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: In this study, isotactic polypropylene (iPP) was modified using the organic phosphate salt nucleating agent LPN-9081 and CaCO3, and their synergistic effects on iPP were investigated. The results showed that the addition of LPN-9081 and CaCO3 increased the crystallization rate of iPP and significantly improved its bending modulus and impact strength, achieving an optimal balance between stiffness and toughness.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiang Wu, Zhengxin Li, Xinjie Dai, Yan Li, Jin-Rong Zhong, Jinlin Tan, Cui-Hong Lu, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: The study focuses on the development of high-performance and low-cost composite nucleating agents for isotactic polypropylene (iPP). The addition of nucleated mineral-reinforced compositions significantly enhances the crystallization temperature and improves the mechanical properties of iPP through the synergistic effect of the composite nucleating agent and inorganic fillers.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ling Cai, Zhiheng Wang, Yimin Dai, Chengqian Fang, Yaqi Li, Siwen Yang, Junlong Wang, Bo Liu, Xianglong Ding, Yue-Fei Zhang, Yan Li, Li Wan
Summary: The composite materials prepared in this study, which were modified polyurethane sponges with photocatalytic and oil-water separation properties, are of great significance in purifying oily and dye wastewater. The prepared sponges showed high photocatalytic dye degradation performance, and the coated materials exhibited good hydrophobicity and adsorption capacity for oil-water mixtures, and could be used for gravity-driven and pump-driven oil-water separation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hui Zhou, Yue-Fei Zhang
Summary: The study prepared a series of aromatic dihydrazide compounds as nucleating agents for isotactic polypropylene (iPP). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was used to analyze the impact of different structures of these compounds on iPP crystallization behavior. The results showed that all synthesized compounds exhibited strong alpha-nucleating ability for iPP, with some compounds significantly increasing the crystallization peak temperature (T-c) of nucleated iPP compared to pure iPP.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(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)