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Environmental Sciences
Veronika Zhiteneva, Jorg E. Drewes, Uwe Hubner
Summary: This study found that biological filters were effective in removing some organic compounds from real wastewater, but even after treating over 90000 bed volumes, adsorption onto activated carbon was still occurring for certain persistent compounds.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Donghai Yuan, Ruiying Wu, Dayang Yu, Meng Liu, Hantong Qie, Siyu Xiong, Meng Ren, Jun Cui
Summary: This study investigated the evolution process of effluent organic matter (EfOM) in four different UV-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). The results showed that different AOPs had varying removal performances of EfOM. UV irradiation easily destroyed simple organic compounds, while reactive chlorine species (RCS) had a strong effect on organic compounds related to microbial metabolism. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) exhibited strong selectivity for ester and carbonyl in all EfOM components. The findings provide a strategy for selecting suitable UV-based AOPs for efficient removal of EfOM in advanced wastewater treatment processes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hajar Shayesteh, Ashiwin Vadiveloo, Parisa A. Bahri, Navid R. Moheimani
Summary: In this study, we investigated the semi-continuous cultivation of Scenedesmus sp. in anaerobically digested abattoir effluent for 13 months. Scenedesmus sp. was found to be the most dominant microalgal species and showed higher biomass productivity during summer and early autumn compared to spring and winter. The system had high removal rates of nitrogen, phosphate, and COD, and the composition of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in Scenedesmus sp. did not vary significantly during different seasons.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Davide Diena, Anna Allesina, Fabrizio Fop, Alberto Mella, Rossana Cavallo, Cristina Costa, Caterina Dolla, Ester Gallo, Francesco Giuseppe De Rosa, Antonio Lavacca, Roberta Giraudi, Filippo Mariano, Luigi Biancone
Summary: This study aims to explore the burden of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) on the long-term post-transplant course in kidney-transplanted patients (KTs) with extensive adoption of expanded-criteria donors (ECDs). A retrospective evaluation of 929 consecutive first KTs was performed, and CMV incidence was found to be 19.5%. Donor and recipient age, recipient pre-transplant hypertension, DR antigen compatibility, cold ischemia time, and post-transplant early complications were associated with CMV. The findings of this study have important implications for the long-term post-transplant outcomes and prognosis of kidney transplant recipients.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miquel Vega Paredes, Alba Garzon Manjon, Bjoern Hill, Torsten Schwarz, Nicolas A. Rivas, Tilman Jurzinsky, Katharina Hengge, Florian Mack, Christina Scheu
Summary: This study investigates the degradation processes of high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell operated with hydrogen-rich reformate gas. It is found that CO impurities strongly adsorb to the catalyst surface, leading to performance reduction. Analysis using microscopy and spectroscopy reveals thinning of functional layers and redistribution of catalyst material. These findings provide guidance for the design and development of fuel cells with higher performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Li, Luis Carlos Ramos Aguila, Donghai Wu, Zhiyang Lie, Wenfang Xu, Xuli Tang, Juxiu Liu
Summary: Chinese fir, a native conifer tree in southern China, is widely used in afforestation programs. The research found that the carbon storage and sequestration capacity of Chinese fir forests significantly increased with forest age, reaching the highest level in middle-aged forests (15 years old).
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milla Friman, Minna Aurela, Karri Saarnio, Kimmo Teinila, Jutta Kesti, Sami D. Harni, Sanna Saarikoski, Antti Hyvarinen, Hilkka Timonen
Summary: This article presents the results of long-term measurements of elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon (OC) at three different background sites in Finland. The study found that the concentrations of OC were highest in summer, while EC concentrations were highest in winter. Additionally, the air mass origin of southeast was associated with the highest OC and EC concentrations. The study also investigated the impact of ship plumes on black carbon emissions in the marine environment. The research highlights the importance of long-term, continuous measurements in studying air quality trends and the effectiveness of emission mitigation actions.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Mingchao Li, Wen Si, Qiubing Ren, Lingguang Song, Han Liu
Summary: This paper introduces a novel method for quantifying the safety status of concrete dams and predicting future long-term safety performance, and verifies its effectiveness through a case study. The structural safety, environmental safety, and total safety scores of a concrete dam may fluctuate periodically in real-world cases, but the overall performance trend is relatively stable. Neural networks are accurate in predicting future safety performance.
ENGINEERING WITH COMPUTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenying Lyu, Honghai Zhang, Junqiang Wan, Lei Yang
Summary: The study aims to increase flight safety through prediction models, with LSTM model performing best in prediction and traffic parameters playing a crucial role in improving model performance.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
I. Marton, A. I. Sanchez, S. Carlos, R. Mullor, S. Martorell
Summary: A three-step methodology is proposed to estimate and predict the component reliability in the extended lifetime of nuclear power plants. This methodology requires the estimation of reliability parameters at each phase of the plant equipment lifetime, using scarce historical data. The results demonstrate the capability of the approach to support decision-making process on equipment ageing management.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Li, Luis Carlos Ramos Aguila, Jinchu Luo, Yue Liu, Ting Wu, Zhiyang Lie, Xujun Liu, Yan Cheng, Fen Jiang, Juxiu Liu
Summary: The establishment of forest plantations is a great alternative for carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. This study evaluates the impacts of different stand ages on the carbon storage capacity of Castanopsis hystrix plantations ecosystems. Results show that carbon stocks and sequestration rates increase with stand age, indicating the potential of these plantations for continuous forest growth and carbon storage.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hazal Gulhan, Muhammed Nimet Hamidi, Amr Mustafa Abdelrahman, Malhun Fakioglu, Beyda Mese, Mustafa Yoruk, Ece Sagir Kurt, Ismail Koyuncu, Huseyin Guven, Hale Ozgun, Mustafa Evren Ersahin, Izzet Ozturk
Summary: The limited available space in population-dense settlements requires smaller treatment plant technologies. The high-rate activated sludge (HRAS) process captures carbon from wastewater by limiting biological assimilation with a high loading rate, allowing for a smaller footprint. Using lamella clarifiers instead of conventional clarifiers further reduces the footprint of the HRAS system. This study determined that the best operational conditions for a HRAS system including a lamella clarifier were a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 75 minutes and a dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration of 0.5 mg/L. These conditions resulted in the highest carbon capture and effluent quality.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
J. Knighton, W. R. Berghuijs
Summary: In a study conducted in the United States, it was found that ecosystems maximize long-term average evapotranspiration by transpiring older water. However, ecosystems that transpire older water sacrifice drought resilience and maintain higher stem water resilience, indicating a tradeoff between growth and drought resilience that is well-predicted by water age. These findings highlight the importance of water age in shaping long-term terrestrial evaporation rates and ecosystem plant functioning under drought stress.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tyson A. Fricke, Edward Buratto, Robert G. Weintraub, Andrew Bullock, Gavin Wheaton, Leeanne Grigg, Patrick Disney, Yves D'Udekem, Christian P. Brizard, Igor E. Konstantinov
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing ASO at a single institution. The results showed high survival rates and normal LV systolic function in patients after 25 years of ASO surgery. However, some patients may face issues such as neoaortic valve regurgitation and the need for reoperation.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Li, Timothy A. Hacker, Hao Wei, Yin Long, Fan Yang, Dalong Ni, Allison Rodgers, Weibo Cai, Xudong Wang
Summary: The study showed that the implantable nanogenerator system was biocompatible and safe for long-term operation, with no adverse effects on heart function over a 2-month testing period. Implanting i-NGs may be a feasible way to power the next generation of CIEDs.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yonglei Wang, Zhenqi Du, Yongjian Liu, Hongbo Wang, Fei Xu, Baozhen Liu, Zedong Zheng
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao Fang, Xu Yang, Shunke Ding, Xinmiao Luan, Rong Xiao, Zhenqi Du, Pin Wang, Wei An, Wenhai Chu
Summary: The Yangtze River basin covers a significant portion of China's land area and serves as an important water source for a large population. Variation in dissolved organic matter (DOM) properties along the Yangtze River significantly impacts water treatment and disinfection byproduct (DBP) formation after chlorination. The study reveals different DOM characteristics in the Yangtze River waters, highlighting their influence on DBP formation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenqi Du, Ruibao Jia, Wuchang Song, Yonglei Wang, Mengyu Zhang, Zhangbin Pan, Shaohua Sun
Summary: Seasonal cyanobacterial blooms in eutrophic water release algal organic matter (AOM), containing dissolved organic nitrogen (DON), which is difficult to remove effectively by conventional treatment processes due to its hydrophilicity. UV/H2O2/O3 is effective in degrading algal-derived NDMA precursors, with removal rates affected by UV doses and environmental conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhangbin Pan, Zhenqi Du, Junqi Jia, Aiguo Lin, Yongqiang Wang, Wuchang Song, Shaohua Sun, Hongbo Wang, Ruibao Jia, Lian Hou
Summary: In this study, the effects of ultraviolet-based advanced oxidation processes (UV-AOPs) on the degradation of 2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone (DCBQ) were evaluated. The results showed that alkaline and weakly acidic environments facilitated the degradation of DCBQ, while inorganic anions inhibited its degradation, with CO32- having the highest degree of inhibition.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Yang, Shunke Ding, Rong Xiao, Pin Wang, Zhenqi Du, Ruihua Zhang, Wenhai Chu
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM), DBP precursors, and DBP-associated toxicity during drinking water treatment processes. The results showed that conventional treatment processes were effective in removing high-MW and hydrophobic DOM, which are important precursors of DBPs. The use of ozone integrated with biological activated carbon (O-3-BAC) processes further enhanced the removal efficiencies of DOM and reduced DBP formation potential and associated toxicity. However, some hydrophilic and low-MW organic compounds remained after advanced treatment processes, which contributed to the formation of specific DBPs and cytotoxicity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenqi Du, Shunke Ding, Rong Xiao, Chao Fang, Wuchang Song, Ruibao Jia, Wenhai Chu
Summary: Snow with large specific surface area and strong adsorption capacity can effectively adsorb atmospheric pollutants, leading to an increase in disinfection by-product (DBP) precursors in surface water. The dissolved organic matter (DOM) in meltwater is mainly composed of low molecular weight organics with low aromaticity and high unsaturation. DBP formation and cytotoxicity indexes in chlorinated meltwater are positively correlated with air quality index and are influenced by snowfall stages. The yield of halonitromethanes in meltwater is significantly higher than that in surface water.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Menglin Wu, Shunke Ding, Zhongqi Cao, Zhenqi Du, Yuyang Tang, Xiaoyan Chen, Wenhai Chu
Summary: This study systematically investigated the formation and mitigation of Iodinated disinfection by-products (I-DBPs) during household cooking with seaweed. The presence of disinfectant increased the formation of I-DBPs in the seaweed soup, and factors such as disinfectant species and temperature played a crucial role. To minimize health risks, it is important to soak and wash dry seaweed samples before cooking.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao Fang, Xinmiao Luan, Feiyang Ao, Xingyu Wang, Shunke Ding, Zhenqi Du, Shushen Liu, Ruibao Jia, Wenhai Chu
Summary: In this study, it was discovered that the level of TOX in chlorinated waters had been significantly underestimated under common analytical conditions. The addition of quenching agent sodium thiosulfate resulted in a two-phase decomposition pattern of total organic chlorine and total organic bromine, indicating the important toxicological significance of the DBPs responsible for TOX decomposition. Nontarget analysis using high-resolution mass spectrometry revealed the molecular formulas for the decomposed TOX, and it was found that the level of unknown TOX in chlorinated waters was considerably higher than previously thought.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yonglei Wang, Zhenqi Du, Baozhen Liu, Yongjian Liu, Hongbo Wang, Wei Liu, Anran Zhou, Liang Zhao, Zedong Zheng
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
