Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhen Hu, Jian Chen, Peiyao Pan, Chao Liu, Jingming Zeng, Yang Ou, Xiaopeng Qi, Tongxiang Liang
Summary: Exploration for an earth-rich and competent electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a significant and challenging approach to confronting the resources shortage and environmental crisis. Porous N-doped Mo2C@C (N-Mo2C@C) nanoparticles self-encapsulated in nanospheres are presented as a high-performing HER electrocatalyst fabricated through a one-pot solvothermal method followed by hydrogen calcination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Zhang, Xiuli Fu, Li Song, Xiaojun Wu
Summary: The study proposed a series of heterostructural models combining W2C and graphene-like models, especially N-doped G-like models, and evaluated their catalytic activities using DFT. The results showed that these heterogeneous models have high HER performance in acidic, neutral, or alkaline environments.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Guangling He, Heng Liu, Xuetao Liu, Yanlin Zhu, Jiamin Xiao, Lei Han
Summary: A feasible strategy was reported to fabricate Cu-doped molybdenum carbide, which optimizes the Mo-H bond strength, increases the electron density around Mo, and facilitates the hydrogen evolution reaction.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuning Zhang, Deyuan Kong, Lili Bo, Wenping Shi, Xiaolin Guan, Yunxia Wang, Zhibin Lei, Jinhui Tong
Summary: In this study, N, P dual-doped molybdenum carbide/porous carbon fiber composites were fabricated through electrospinning and exhibited greatly improved electrocatalytic activities for hydrogen evolution reaction. Theoretical simulation confirmed that N, P doping can enhance the electrocatalytic activity of the catalysts significantly.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihui Hu, Lei Zhang, Juntong Huang, Zhijun Feng, Qingming Xiong, Zhiguo Ye, Zhi Chen, Xibao Li, Zhaoju Yu
Summary: This study introduces a simple and effective approach to synthesize self-supported nanoflower-like electrocatalysts with high specific surface areas and catalytic activities, promoting efficient hydrogen evolution reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Gong, Xiao Mu, Qiang Li, Lei Ma, Yucong Xiong, Rong Li
Summary: An efficient electrocatalyst NC@Mo2C@MoS2-(Ni) was designed for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in water electrolysis, showing good catalytic performance in both acidic and basic media. This work not only fabricates a catalyst for hydrogen evolution, but also provides a method to design more efficient functional electrocatalysts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Stefanos Chaitoglou, Rogelio Ospina, Yang Ma, Roger Amade, Xavier Vendrell, Jhonatan Rodriguez-Pereira, Enric Bertran-Serra
Summary: To accelerate the transition to a green economy based on hydrogen, this study introduces a bottom-up approach involving the carburization of Mo nanostructures on vertical graphene nanowalls supports. The resulting hybrid electrocatalysts show excellent efficiency and stability for hydrogen evolution reaction in acid electrolyte. This research paves the way for the design of hybrid nanostructures and holds great potential for driving the development of sustainable and efficient hydrogen production systems.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Jia, Yi-Song Zhao, Xiao-Xiao Yang, Meng-Xin Ren, Yu-Qian Wang, Bu-Yue Lei, Dong-Lin Zhao
Summary: A simple one-step hydrothermal method was used to design nitrogen-doped graphene aerogel composites with encapsulated sulfur, resulting in outstanding electrochemical performance including high sulfur content, excellent capacity retention, and good adsorption capacity for lithium polysulfide, attributed to the nitrogen-doped graphene aerogel's coating of sulfur, improvement of conductivity, and strong adsorption capacity of doped nitrogen atoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyeong Min Jo, Youngkwon Kim, Duck Hyun Youn
Summary: A composite of MoCx nanoparticles dispersed in nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube (MoCx/NCNT) was prepared by annealing MoCl5, CNT, and NTA at 700 degrees C under argon atmosphere. The MoCx/NCNT showed high activity in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) with a small overpotential and good stability. The synergistic effect between highly active MoCx phase and the NCNT providing large surface area and high electrical conductivity may contribute to the excellent performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luyao Zheng, Cong Liu, Sinong Wang, Boxu Gao, Xueliang Fan, Shuyu Xu, Yingshuai Jia, Yahong Zhang, Qingsheng Gao, Xiaoming Cao, Yi Tang
Summary: Transition metal carbides (TMCs) are cost-efficient and stable electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Nitrogen doping in nanosized TMCs is an effective approach to enhance their activity and durability. This study presents a method based on reticular chemistry to synthesize nanosized N-doped Mo2C embedded in porous carbon, resulting in excellent HER stability and activity.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi Tang, Chenhui Yang, Minhao Sheng, Xingtian Yin, Wenxiu Que, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: The annealing atmosphere significantly impacts the structure and performance of phosphorus-doped molybdenum carbide nanodots hybridized with Ti3C2 MXene flakes in the hydrogen evolution reaction. Nanohybrids annealed in H2/Ar demonstrate the best HER performances, attributed to optimal P-Mo2C nanodots, highly conductive Ti3C2 matrix, and N-doped carbon. This work highlights the potential of MXenes-based electrocatalysts by manipulating the annealing atmosphere.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Tang, Chenhui Yang, Yangyang Xie, Yunqing Kang, Wenxiu Que, Joel Henzie, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: This study describes a 2D MXene-based mesoporous nanoarchitecture with ordered mesoporous carbon layers and molybdenum carbide nanodots. The mesopores increase the material's surface area, expose active sites, and improve the performance in the hydrogen evolution reaction. The structure exhibits excellent long-term stability.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Salim Caliskan, Anqi Wang, Fen Qin, Stephen D. House, Jung-Kun Lee
Summary: In this study, molybdenum carbide nanoparticles and molybdenum carbide-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites were synthesized using a facile, microwave-assisted solvothermal method at elevated temperatures. The optimized nanocomposite catalysts showed excellent performance for the hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic media.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao-Chun Deng, He-Qiang Chang, Guo-Hua Zhang
Summary: The N-doped graphene supported tungsten carbide nanocomposite exhibited remarkable hydrogen evolution reaction activity and stability in both acidic and alkaline solutions. The electrocatalytic activity of the material remained stable after 1000 cycles in acidic media and slightly decreased in alkaline media, showing potential as a promising non-precious electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sunil R. Kadam, Sirshendu Ghosh, Ronen Bar-Ziv, Maya Bar-Sadan
Summary: A cost-effective technique was developed to synthesize Mo2C microspheres with optimized HER catalysis performance in alkaline media, showing reduced overpotentials and high stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaoyu Tang, Zhujun Luo, Jianbo Liao, Zhun Liu, Lei Xu, Junfeng Niu
Summary: The electrochemical oxidation of aqueous tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) using Ti/SnO2-Sb/La-PbO2 as anode was investigated. The degradation mechanisms and toxicity changes of the degradation intermediates were determined. The results showed that the degradation of TDCPP followed pseudo-first-order kinetics, with better performance at higher current density. The free hydroxy radical ( •OH) was proven to play a dominant role in TDCPP oxidation. Five intermediates were identified and further degraded over time. The toxicity of TDCPP and the intermediates significantly reduced, indicating good detoxification efficiency.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyuan Ji, Youn Jeong Choi, Yuhang Fang, Hoang Son Pham, Alliyan Tan Nou, Linda S. Lee, Junfeng Niu, David M. Warsinger
Summary: Due to the inability of widely used removal processes to destroy PFAS, this study applies an electric field in a crossflow membrane system to assess the performance of PFOA rejection, water flux, and energy consumption. The electric field-assisted nanofiltration design achieved a high PFOA rejection rate of 97% and a water flux of 68.4 L/m2 hr, requiring low electrical energy consumption of 7.31 × 10-5 kWh/m3/order.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cong Liu, Shuo Sun, Mingchuan Yu, Yufei Zhou, Xiaoxia Zhang, Junfeng Niu
Summary: A p-n/Z-scheme dual heterojunction photocatalyst (BFC) was designed and prepared by introducing black phosphorus nanosheets and FeSe2 into porous g-C3N4 to improve its photocatalytic activity. BFC achieved 100% TBBPA degradation efficiency in 40 min and 22.6% debromination efficiency in 60 min under visible light irradiation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaojing Wang, Duxiong Chen, Yufei Zhou, Mingchuan Yu, Junfeng Niu
Summary: The potential risks of continuous release of anti-cancer drugs like capecitabine have gained significant attention. Understanding the removal performance and protective mechanism against emerging contaminants is crucial for wastewater treatment using anammox techniques. Capecitabine had a slight effect on nitrogen removal performance in activity experiments. Through bio-adsorption and biodegradation, up to 64-70% of capecitabine can be effectively removed. However, a concentration of 10 mg/L significantly decreased the removal efficiency of capecitabine and total nitrogen in repeated load scenarios. Metabolomic and metagenomic analyses provided insights into the biodegradation pathway and protective mechanisms of the system, including the increased presence of heterotrophic bacteria and secretion of sialic acid.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heshan Zheng, Yitong Ji, Shuo Li, Wei Li, Junfeng Niu
Summary: Studying the ecological risks of antibiotics and their degradation products is important for water environment security and AOPs development. This study found that tetracycline (TC) exhibited differential degradation pathways and resulted in differential growth inhibition trends on determined strains under different free radicals. Microcosm experiments combined with metagenomics revealed significant changes in the microbial community and TC resistance genes in water environment. Additionally, the study investigated the richness of genes related to oxidative stress and their effect on reactive oxygen species production and SOS response caused by TC and its intermediates.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Pan, Jianjun Zhou, Tian Wang, Yunqing Zhu, Hongrui Ma, Junfeng Niu, Chuanyi Wang
Summary: This study develops an efficient catalyst for the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction, achieving high nitrate conversion, ammonia selectivity, and reaction rate. The structure-performance relationship of the catalyst is revealed, and the reaction mechanism of nitrate-to-ammonia transformation is explored.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunlong Luo, Ashkan Khoshyan, Md Al Amin, Annette Nolan, Fiona Robinson, Jim Fenstermacher, Junfeng Niu, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Ravi Naidu, Cheng Fang
Summary: In this study, a hybrid system combining electrochemical treatment with ultrasound irradiation is proposed for enhanced degradation of PFAS. The electrochemical process using a titanium suboxide anode effectively removes PFOA, and when combined with ultrasound irradiation, achieves 100% PFOA removal and 63.5% defluorination, indicating synergistic removal/oxidation effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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
Environmental Sciences
Cheng Fang, Saianand Gopalan, Xian Zhang, Lei Xu, Junfeng Niu, Ravi Naidu
Summary: This study examines the release of microplastics from toothbrushes using Raman imaging technique and algorithms. It confirms the release of microplastics in daily lives and provides an imaging analysis approach to identify the chemical elements of microplastics.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaojing Wang, Yu Zou, Yameng Wang, Junfeng Niu, Haibo Li
Summary: This study demonstrates that the addition of 4-chlorophenol significantly inhibits the ammonia-nitrogen removal efficiency and the activity of anammox process at different concentrations. Metagenomic analysis reveals a decrease in the abundance of KEGG pathways associated with carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism with increasing 4-chlorophenol concentration. The presence of 4-chlorophenol enhances the decomposition of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and bacterial debris, and partially converts 4-chlorophenol to p-nitrophenol.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yindian Wang, Zhijuan Niu, Chengcheng Xu, Minghui Zhan, Kwangnak Koh, Junfeng Niu, Hongxia Chen
Summary: A real-time and label-free surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor was developed using a two-dimensional metal-organic framework as an SPR sensitizer to accurately monitor sulfamethazine (SMZ) in the environment. The sensor utilizes host-guest recognition to specifically capture SMZ from other similar antibiotics.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kaihang Zhang, Yuanzheng Zhang, Su Liu, Xin Tong, Junfeng Niu, Dong Wang, Junchen Yan, Zhaoyang Xiong, John Crittenden
Summary: In this study, a MnOx-TiO2 NTAs anode was prepared by compositing narrow bandgap manganese oxide (MnOx) with TiO2 nanotube arrays (TiO2 NTAs). Electrochemical characterizations revealed that increasing the composited concentration of MnOx improved the conductivity and reduced the oxygen evolution potential, thus enhancing the electrochemical activity of the MnOx-TiO2 NTAs anode. Moreover, the optimal degradation rate of benzoic acid (BA) was achieved by adjusting the MnOx concentration and degradation voltage. These quantitative results are of great significance for the design and application of high-performance materials for electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs).
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yunlong Luo, Olalekan Awoyemi, Siyuan Liu, Junfeng Niu, Ravi Naidu, Cheng Fang
Summary: This study investigates the release of microplastic particles from ruptured air balloons using Raman imaging. It is found that each balloon explosion can potentially release tens-to-thousands of microplastics. The recommendation of using terrain mapping to scan the sample surface to avoid misleading images is also provided.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cheng Fang, Olalekan Simon Awoyemi, Gopalan Saianand, Lei Xu, Junfeng Niu, Ravi Naidu
Summary: This study successfully identified and visualized microplastic fibers in indoor air using Raman imaging technology, providing statistical information. Air filters can serve as good indicators to monitor microplastic contamination in indoor air quality.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jihan Zhang, Kun Zhao, Yueming Ma, Weirui Chen, Xinglei Shi, Chenghua Sun, Qianyu Zhang, Junfeng Niu
Summary: This study reports a single-atom bismuth loaded catalyst that enhances the electrocatalytic activity and selectivity of formic acid synthesis from CO2 reduction. The obtained catalyst exhibits significantly boosted production rate and Faradaic efficiency compared to other catalysts reported in the literature, owing to the electronic structure modulation to the bismuth center via threefold coordinated nitrogen ligands.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
