Review
Food Science & Technology
Yun Guan, Jia Chen, Eugenie Nepovimova, Miao Long, Wenda Wu, Kamil Kuca
Summary: The article mainly discusses the serious threat of aflatoxin to the food and feed industry and human health, explores the application of biological methods in dealing with aflatoxin, and focuses on the research of microorganisms with detoxification effects and their detoxification mechanisms.
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Chemistry, Physical
Haoyang Fu, Meirong Li, Qianyu Xu, Guoliang Chen, Yunjie Zou, Weixian Zhang, Shuzhou Li, Lan Ling
Summary: In this study, a modular design protocol was developed to synthesize a family of ultrafine alloy nanoclusters embedded in a nitrogen-enriched carbon framework for the treatment of pharmaceutical contamination issues. By engineering the fine structure of nitrogen-enriched carbon and the interfacial interaction with bimetallic nanoclusters, the overgrowth of nanoclusters was largely suppressed, resulting in highly dispersed, well-alloyed nanoclusters. The alloying of Fe-0 with other metals optimized the electron flow, chemical stability, and catalytic property, leading to excellent degradation performance for doxorubicin. The outstanding degradation ability of the nanoclusters was attributed to the enhanced affinity and efficient electron transfer.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Wu, Yun Wang, Bin Lu, Bing Xiao, Rufen Chen, Hui Liu
Summary: The low-cost preparation of iron phosphide from pickling waste liquor was achieved through a two-step reaction. The iron phosphide coupled with peroxymonosulfate exhibited efficient degradation of Orange G, with the main role played by sulfate radicals. The catalyst showed excellent recycling stability with a catalytic efficiency of 95% after five cycles.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Yuan, Shungang Wan, Rurong Liu, Mengmeng Wang, Lei Sun
Summary: A novel material of self-shaped ZnO-embedded biomass carbon foam pellets (ZnO@BCFPs) was synthesized and used in a three-dimensional electro-peroxone system for metronidazole degradation. The addition of ZnO@BCFPs particle electrodes improved the removal efficiency of metronidazole and reduced energy consumption, forming numerous tiny electrolytic cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mathias Pickl
Summary: There is growing interest in enzymatic carboligation due to its common obstacle in synthetic planning. Successful examples highlight the importance of selective biocatalysts, protein engineering efforts, and high throughput screenings expanding the structural diversity of substrates.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eslam Salama, Kenneth Mensah, Marwa ElKady, Hassan Shokry, Mahmoud Samy
Summary: In this study, pure zero-valent iron (ZVI) supported on silica and starch was used to enhance the activation of persulfate (PS) for tetracycline degradation. The synthesized catalysts were characterized and their physical and chemical properties were evaluated. The addition of light and the modified ZVI-Si/PS system improved the degradation performance of tetracycline. The optimal operating parameters were determined by response surface methodology, and the degradation pathway and mechanism were explained. Tetracycline degradation was influenced by the presence of inorganic ions and dissolved organic matter in different matrices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Wang, Wei Deng, Mengheng Shen, Ge Yan, Wei Zhao, Yang Yang
Summary: The study found that the laccase Gl-LAC-4 from Ganoderma lucidum can efficiently degrade and detoxify 4-n-octylphenol and 2-phenylphenol. Gl-LAC-4 exhibited strong degradation ability towards high concentrations of alkylphenol pollutants and showed strong tolerance for various metal salts and organic solvents.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yingzi Lin, Jing Chen, Mingliang Zhou, Gen Liu, Siwen Li, Chunyan Shi, Mengshi Wang, Shenglin Qi
Summary: This paper discusses the efficiency and mechanism of using nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) as a complexing agent to enhance the zero-valent iron (Fe0)/peroxymonosulfate (PMS) system for the removal of sulfamethazine (SMZ) from water. The research results show that the addition of NTA increases the soluble iron content and the decomposition rate of PMS. Additionally, different inorganic ions, such as Cl-, have been found to affect the degradation of SMZ. In actual water bodies, the PMS/Fe0/NTA system can degrade SMZ up to 79.36%. Toxicity tests demonstrate a decrease in the inhibition rate of luminescent bacteria after degradation.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hong-Tao Zhang, Xiao-Jun Su, Fei Xie, Rong-Zhen Liao, Ming-Tian Zhang
Summary: This study highlights the significance of structure regulation in the O-O bond formation process in binuclear iron catalysts. While some catalysts proceed via oxo-oxo coupling, others with rigid ligands show negligible catalytic activity due to limited isomerization and rotation of Fe=O moieties.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing-Jing Liu, Sheng-Nan Sun, Yi Kuang, Jiang Liu, Jing-Wen Shi, Long-Zhang Dong, Ning Li, Jia-Ni Lu, Jiao-Min Lin, Shun-Li Li, Ya-Qian Lan
Summary: In this work, three stable titanium-oxo clusters modified with different ligands were constructed. These clusters demonstrated tunable light-harvesting and charge transfer capacities, enabling efficient photoelectrocatalytic reactions. The cluster Ti12Fc2Ac4, modified with bifunctionalized ligands, showed better performance in the degradation of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) and hydrogen generation compared to the other two clusters. This study not only presents an effective combination of organic pollutant degradation and hydrogen evolution reaction using crystalline coordination clusters but also introduces a new photoelectrocatalytic application for these compounds.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amit Kumar, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Gaurav Sharma, Najla AlMasoud, Taghrid S. Alomar, Mu. Naushad, Zeid A. ALOthman, Florian J. Stadler
Summary: This study reports a novel solar-light powered environmental detoxification technology using a solar active heterojunction for the degradation and mineralization of DCF. The results show efficient removal of DCF and a predicted Z-scheme transfer mechanism for the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yun Fang, Xingjuan Chen, Yin Zhong, Yonggang Yang, Fei Liu, Jun Guo, Meiying Xu
Summary: The study established a ZVI-enhanced microbial system to remove azo dye, revealing the synergistic effect of ZVI and S12 on azo dye degradation. The MarR transcriptional factor was found to potentially play a vital role in regulating ZVI-enhanced azo reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weili Yu, Shungang Wan, Dan Yuan, Lei Sun, Yan Wang, Mengmeng Wang
Summary: A series of solid solution photocatalysts were synthesized using microwave solvothermal method and calcination, among which Bi2W0.25Mo0.75O6 showed the best photocatalytic activity for bisphenol A degradation. The reactions were mainly driven by O·2- and h+, with contributions from (OH)·, leading to the complete degradation and mineralization of BPA.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guo Liu, Bing Liao, Xinyu Quan, Wen Xu, Tao Lu, Xuying Deng, Jing Liu
Summary: In this study, a Fe-Mn bimetal nanocomposite was prepared and proved to be effective for removing tetracycline from wastewater. The nanoparticles showed high paramagnetic properties and the reaction mechanism involved center dot OH and center dot O-2.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Seham M. Hamed, Inas J. Al-Nuaemi, Shereen Magdy Korany, Emad A. Alsherif, Hussein S. Mohamed, Hamada AbdElgawad
Summary: This study investigated the potential of two microalgae, Scenedesmus obliquus and Nostoc muscorum, as phycoremediators for the triazole fungicide propiconazole (PCZ). Results showed differential toxicity, accumulation, degradation, and detoxification mechanisms of PCZ between the two microalgae species.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
