Article
Environmental Sciences
Tengda Ding, Liyan Wei, Zhiman Yue, Shiqi Lin, Juying Li
Summary: In this study, the toxicity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on freshwater algae Euglena sp. was investigated, as well as their influence on the toxicity of two commonly detected personal care products, triclosan (TCS) and galaxolide (HHCB). LC-MS targeted metabolomics analysis revealed that AgNPs exerted a stress on the algal defense system under TCS exposure, but promoted the defense system under HHCB exposure. Furthermore, AgNPs mitigated the genetic toxicity of TCS or HHCB in Euglena sp. by accelerating DNA or RNA biosynthesis.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Stefano Accoroni, Marika Ubaldi, Simone Bacchiocchi, Francesca Neri, Melania Siracusa, Maria Giovanna Buonomo, Alessandra Campanelli, Cecilia Totti
Summary: The bioaccumulation of OVTX toxins in mussels was found to be correlated with the abundance of Ostreopsis during blooms. The study suggests that the Italian guidelines for managing Ostreopsis blooms are effective in preventing human intoxication through mussel contamination.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ya Yang, Lulu Ran, Tingtiao Pan, Fang Yuan, Deyu Hu, Ping Lu
Summary: This study systematically investigated the degradation behaviors of sulfoxaflor in water and soil, and explored the toxicity and pathways of its degradation products. The results showed that sulfoxaflor can undergo degradation through photolysis and soil degradation, but not through hydrolysis or photolysis in acidic water or sterilized soil. The study also identified four degradation products and assessed their toxicity. The findings provide a theoretical basis for the application and ecological risk assessment of sulfoxaflor.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ivana Tartaro Bujak, Marijana Pocrnic, Karlo Blaz, Krunoslav Bojanic, Polonca Trebs, Albert T. Lebedev, Nives Galic
Summary: This study reports the radiation-induced degradation of DOX in aqueous solution. The removal of 10 mg L-1 DOX reached almost 100 % at irradiation doses of 200 Gy. The effects of pH, various inorganic ions and water matrix on DOX degradation were also studied. Toxicity tests showed higher toxicity of samples irradiated at 500 Gy.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziwei Guo, Huan He, Kunqian Liu, Shicheng Yang, Zihui Li, Chaochao Lai, Zhicheng Liao, Xiaomin Ren, Bin Huang, Xuejun Pan
Summary: Insights into the photochemical transformation of the antiviral drug arbidol reveal that it undergoes rapid photolysis, resulting in increased toxicity and potential long-term impact on aquatic environments. The presence of dissolved organic matter and NO3- affects the photolysis process, and the photolytic products show high ecotoxicity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanhua Peng, Guansheng Xie, Penghui Shao, Wei Ren, Mengling Li, Yufeng Hu, Liming Yang, Hui Shi, Xubiao Luo
Summary: This study compares the oxidation differences of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) by carbon nanotube (CNT)/peroxymonosulfate (PMS), nanodiamond (ND)/PMS, and PMS direct oxidation systems. The results showed that the reaction rate constant of the CNT/PMS system is significantly higher than the ND/PMS and PMS direct oxidation systems. Product analysis revealed differences in the oxidation mechanism and products among the different oxidation systems. Therefore, the choice of carbon catalyst plays a crucial role in the degradation and toxicity of organic pollutants in wastewater treatment.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Shimei Pang, Ziqiu Lin, Jiayi Li, Yuming Zhang, Sandhya Mishra, Pankaj Bhatt, Shaohua Chen
Summary: Aldrin and dieldrin, members of the organochlorine group of insecticides, have been widely used in agriculture but have caused severe pollution due to excessive use and a long half-life. They are highly toxic to humans and non-target organisms, leading to a global ban. Microbial degradation is considered the most promising method for their removal, and several microorganisms capable of degrading them have been identified. Degradation pathways and metabolites of aldrin and dieldrin have been investigated. This review provides a theoretical and practical basis for the bioremediation of aldrin/dieldrin-polluted environments.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoying Chen, Jianlong Wang
Summary: The study investigated the radiolytic degradation of antibiotic Cephalosporin C in different water matrices using gamma radiation, revealing a pseudo first-order kinetic reaction. The degradation rate increased with higher absorbed dose and acidic conditions, and the presence of inorganic anions negatively impacted the degradation process. Addition of hydrogen peroxide and peroxymonosulfate could accelerate Cephalosporin C degradation and reduce the toxicity of intermediate products.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chen-Yu Zhao, Shaoguo Ru, Pengfei Cui, Xin Qi, Mayur B. Kurade, Swapnil M. Patil, Byong-Hun Jeon, Jiu-Qiang Xiong
Summary: This study investigated the ecotoxicological effects, biodegradation, and multiple metabolic pathways of enrofloxacin (ENR) by ryegrass, identifying key metabolic genes and proposing a biodegradation pathway. Results showed high removal rates of ENR by biodegradation and revealed the key functional genes involved in the degradation process. This study contributes to the understanding of antibiotic biodegradation in plants and highlights the potential of ryegrass in treating ENR-polluted water.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanli Man, Marianne Stenrod, Chi Wu, Marit Almvik, Roger Holten, Jihong Liu Clarke, Shankui Yuan, Xiaohu Wu, Jun Xu, Fengshou Dong, Yongquan Zheng, Xingang Liu
Summary: The laboratory experiments revealed that difenoconazole undergoes oxidation, dechlorination, and hydroxylation reactions in the environment, leading to the formation of various transformation products. Four novel transformation products showed lower acute toxicity compared to difenoconazole, but were predicted to be chronically very toxic to fish, posing a potential threat to aquatic ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chunchun Wang, Mingjie Cai, Yanping Liu, Fang Yang, Huiqiu Zhang, Jianshe Liu, Shijie Li
Summary: Developing durable photocatalysts for efficient antibiotics degradation is crucial for environmental purification. In this study, hierarchical organic-inorganic TCPP/Bi2MoO6 heterojunctions were successfully synthesized and showed superior photocatalytic performance in the visible light degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride. The high catalytic activity was attributed to the interfacial interaction between TCPP and Bi2MoO6, which facilitated charge carrier separation and enhanced visible-light absorbance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Hou, Yi Wang, Shaofeng Zhou, Lihua Zhou, Yong Yuan, Yiping Xu
Summary: This study aimed to monitor the biodegradation of nonhalogenated organophosphate esters in wastewater treatment plants and clarify the microbial-mediated mechanisms. The presence of glucose significantly enhanced the degradation of OPEs, and the removal ratios for the three OPEs reached 29.3-89.9% after 5 cycles of cultivation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhou Lu, Zhiguang Hou, Hongyu Pan
Summary: This study investigated the behavior and fate of the diamide insecticide TCTP in water under controlled laboratory conditions. The results showed that the degradation of TCTP was mainly influenced by pH and temperature, with photolysis and hydrolysis being the main degradation pathways. Four degradation products were identified, and their toxicity to Daphnia magna was evaluated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Josipa Papac, Sara Garcia Ballesteros, Stefani Tonkovic, Marin Kovacic, Antonija Tomic, Matija Cvetnic, Hrvoje Kusic, Ivan Senta, Senka Terzic, Marijan Ahel, Zhaohui Wang, Ana Loncaric Bozic
Summary: The degradation of memantine (MEM) was investigated using UV-C/H2O2 and UV-A/TiO2 processes under optimized conditions. Complete degradation of MEM (0.1 mM) was achieved in < 3.5 min by UV-C/H2O2 process and in 90 min by UV-A/TiO2 process. The study highlights the importance of understanding the degradation and toxicity of MEM and its intermediates in the environment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiangmeng Ma, Jiling Chen, Binbin Liu, Yufei Huang, Yonghe Tang, Qun Wei
Summary: This study evaluated the UV/Fenton system for the removal of Microcystis aeruginosa, algal organic matter (AOM), and microcystin-LR (MC-LR) and analyzed their degradation pathways. The results showed that the system efficiently removed algae cells and reduced proteins and soluble biological metabolites in the extracellular organic matter. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed that HO· produced by the system could attack multiple reaction sites in the MC-LR molecule and transform it into CO2, H2O, and inorganic ions. The UV/Fenton system is a promising method for algae removal and MC-LR degradation without secondary pollution.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bo Yang, Hongbo Li, Zhirong Zhang, Ke Xiao, Mengting Yang, Fengzhen Zhang, Miaomiao Wang, Xu Guo, Qunxiang Li, Weng Fu, Rui Si, Lianzhou Wang, Huihuang Chen
Summary: This study introduces a novel atomic nickel catalyst Ni1-N-C for the efficient electrochemical debromination of TBAA to nontoxic acetic acid. The catalyst exhibited high selectivity and cycling performance, offering new perspectives for designing efficient atomic catalysts for dehalogenation processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yun Wu, Wenzhe Wei, Jiayi Luo, Yang Pan, Mengting Yang, Ming Hua, Wenhai Chu, Chendong Shuang, Aimin Li
Summary: The study compared the in vitro and in vivo toxicity of cyclic DBPs and aliphatic DBPs, revealing different toxicity rank orders with application of different endpoints. A Pearson correlation analysis of DBP toxicity data showed high correlation between observed cytotoxicity in Hep G2 cells and zebrafish embryo toxicity with previously reported in vitro and in vivo toxicity. The study also established two QSAR models to interpret the toxicity mechanisms of DBPs from different endpoints.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chuande Yu, Zhaojiang Wu, Shengye Wang, Qilong Zhong, Bo Yang, Jiajie Xu, Ke Xiao, Eric Guibal
Summary: In this study, a highly stable amine coated alginate melamine (ML/APG) sponge was prepared and applied in a combined process of sorption and desorption for Pd(II) concentration. The sorption and desorption steps were operated in fixed-bed recirculation mode (FR) and one-pass mode (FO) respectively. The results showed that FR can achieve sorption equilibrium with less solution and time compared to FO, and also improved the rational use of the sorbent. The ML/APG sponge exhibited excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Wenjiao Xie, Pengju Ma, Yujun Zhang, Longyi Xi, Shengqi Qiu, Xuan Huang, Bo Yang, Yuan Gao, Junmin Zhang
Summary: A highly efficient visible light-induced regioselective and stereoselective oxysulfonylation of alkynes with arylsulfonate phenol esters has been developed. The reaction proceeds smoothly under very mild conditions and exhibits a broad substrate scope.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chenchen Meng, Baofu Ding, Shaoze Zhang, Lele Cui, Kostya Ken Ostrikov, Ziyang Huang, Bo Yang, Jae-Hong Kim, Zhenghua Zhang
Summary: The global shortage of freshwater and inadequate access to clean water have led to the development of efficient technologies for water purification. Heterogeneous catalysis is a highly promising solution and sub-nanometer-confined reactions have been found to achieve unprecedented reaction rates. This study successfully demonstrates the degradation of water contaminants at an incredibly fast rate using a two-dimensional laminate membrane assembled from cobalt-doped titanium oxide nanosheets.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tengda Ding, Liyan Wei, Zhangming Hou, Shiqi Lin, Juying Li
Summary: This study investigated the molecular toxicity mechanism and regulation of humic acid (HA) on the toxicity of triclosan (TCS) and galaxolide (HHCB) in freshwater using the freshwater algae E. gracilis. The results showed that HA could alleviate the toxicity of TCS and HHCB by inhibiting TCS uptake and reducing oxidative stress, respectively. Additionally, HHCB exposure resulted in more pronounced perturbations in the purine metabolism, indicating genetic toxicity on algae. These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the ecological risks of TCS and HHCB in natural waters.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Imran Ali, Xiao Tan, Juying Li, Changsheng Peng, Iffat Naz, Zhipeng Duan, Yinlan Ruan
Summary: The interaction of microplastics and nanoplastics with natural organic matter has opened up new research prospects. This interaction can affect the characteristics and behavior of plastic particles in the environment, as well as the fate of pollutants. This review critically examines and provides recommendations for further research on this interaction.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lili Zhang, Yanan Cheng, Yiguang Qian, Tengda Ding, Juying Li
Summary: This study revealed the effects of BPS on soil microbial communities and found that the presence of BPS reduced the diversity and changed the structure of the communities. It also impaired the stability of microbial co-occurrence networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tengda Ding, Miao Cai, Chen-Chou Wu, Lian-Jun Bao, Juying Li
Summary: Bisphenol compounds (BPs) are commonly found in school supplies, with BPA, BPF, and BPS being the most prevalent compounds. Paper-based school supplies have the highest concentrations of BPs. Overall, there is a potential risk of exposure to BPs in school supplies for both the general public and occupational individuals.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Imran Ali, Peng Wan, Saleem Raza, Changsheng Peng, Xiao Tan, Huibin Sun, Juying Li
Summary: The stability and applicability of UiO-66-(NH2)2 MOF nanoparticles were improved by incorporating them into alginate biopolymer. The developed 3-D SGMMCs demonstrated outstanding selectivity and high removal efficiency for targeted potentially toxic metals from water and electroplating wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuru Chen, Qiuhong Liang, Wenjie Liang, Wenlong Li, Yan Liu, Kexin Guo, Bo Yang, Xu Zhao, Mengting Yang
Summary: A recent study found that aromatic DBP fractions are the main contributors to the toxicity of chlorinated drinking water. However, the key drivers of toxicity based on the formation of aliphatic and aromatic DBPs in drinking water have not been comprehensively evaluated. This study explored the occurrence of various aliphatic and aromatic DBPs in drinking water samples from a Chinese megacity. The findings suggest that haloacetonitriles and halonitrophenols are the main toxicity drivers among the measured aliphatic and aromatic DBPs, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Imran Ali, Xiao Tan, Juying Li, Changsheng Peng, Peng Wan, Iffat Naz, Zhipeng Duan, Yinlan Ruan
Summary: Microplastics and nanoplastics are considered emerging toxic pollutants due to their persistent physicochemical attributes. Various technologies, including adsorption, coagulation, photocatalysis, bioremediation, and filtration, have been developed to remove microplastics and nanoplastics. Adsorption technology has shown great potential in achieving excellent removal performance. This review examines recent innovations in developing promising adsorbents for microplastics and nanoplastics remediation, evaluates their performance efficiencies, and discusses the factors influencing removal performance.
Correction
Engineering, Environmental
Qiongfang Zhuo, Jincheng Lu, Junfeng Niu, John C. Crittenden, Gang Yu, Shoushan Wang, Bo Yang, Zefang Chen
ACS ES&T ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Liu, Jianfa Gao, Qingyao Zhu, Xi Zhou, Wenhai Chu, Jingxiong Huang, Changkun Liu, Bo Yang, Mengting Yang
Summary: This study reports the effective degradation of halogenated aromatic disinfection byproducts (DBPs) by ZVI/Cu and establishes a novel mechanism-based quantitative structure-activity relationship model to predict degradation rate constants. The study found that ZVI/Cu can effectively degrade not only aliphatic DBPs but also new emerging aromatic DBPs formed in chlorinated and chloraminated drinking water. A quantitative structure-activity relationship model was developed to predict the degradation rate constants of other aromatic DBPs, and optimized descriptors were identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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)
