Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoxia Feng, Dong Li, Wenqing Liang, Ting Ruan, Guibin Jiang
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and compositions of ToxCast chemicals in surface waters from 20 rivers along the east coast of China. A total of 59 ToxCast chemicals in seven use categories were identified, with pesticides, intermediates, and pharmaceuticals being the abundant analogues. Significant differences in pollutant composition profiles were noticed, possibly reflecting singular release pattern and geographical-relevant usage preference.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Frank Menger, Gustaf Bostrom, Ove Jonsson, Lutz Ahrens, Karin Wiberg, Jenny Kreuger, Pablo Gago-Ferrero
Summary: This study developed a novel suspect screening approach to explore the presence of pesticides and their transformation products in the environment, successfully confirming multiple pesticide TPs. Integration of national monitoring data increased the number of prioritized compounds, and the presence of some TPs highlighted concerns related to environmental impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jingrun Hu, Yitao Lyu, Huan Chen, Si Li, Weiling Sun
Summary: Antibiotic transformation products (TPs) in wastewater treatment plants have been identified using a high-resolution mass spectrometry method. The study found 211 compounds, including 35 parent antibiotics and 176 TPs. The TPs were estimated to be more persistent, mobile, and toxic than their parent antibiotics. The tertiary treatment process reduced the concentrations and risks of antibiotic-related compounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Valentin Goeldner, Jessica Ulke, Benedict Kirchner, Dominik Skalka, Marie Schmalz, Steffen Heuckeroth, Uwe Karst
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of electrochemistry hyphenated to liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry for the prediction of oxidative degradation of the antihypertensive drug valsartan in wastewater treatment plants. The researchers identified seven electrochemical transformation products of valsartan and successfully detected one of them, N-dealkylated ETP336, in wastewater treatment plant effluent. They also developed a targeted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the detection of valsartan and its electrochemical transformation products, which eliminates the need for costly synthesis and isolation of reference materials. This workflow is valuable for setting up targeted analysis methods for unknown transformation products.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Charles N. Lowe, Katherine A. Phillips, Kristin A. Favela, Alice Y. Yau, John F. Wambaugh, Jon R. Sobus, Antony J. Williams, Ashley J. Pfirrman, Kristin K. Isaacs
Summary: The study found that many consumer products contain recycled materials with their chemical content generally uncharacterized, and the number and types of chemicals in recycled products were significantly greater than in virgin materials; products made from recycled materials contained higher quantities of fragrances, flame retardants, etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yangping Zhang, Haifeng Zhang, Juan Wang, Zhiyong Yu, Hongyan Li, Min Yang
Summary: This study investigates the presence of emerging pesticides and their transformation products in an urban river in Beijing mainly supplied with treated wastewater. A total of 30 pesticides and 20 TPs were identified, with some compounds showing concentrations higher than their parent substances.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Solenne Reverbel, Marie-Helene Devier, Valentin Dupraz, Emmanuel Geneste, Helene Budzinski
Summary: This study developed an analytical method based on high resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) to detect the presence of six psychotropic drugs, as well as their potential metabolites and transformation products (TPs), in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in France. The results showed that four out of six psychotropic drugs and 25 to 37 potential TPs were detected in wastewater, including some TPs that have not been reported in the literature.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Okon Dominic Ekpe, Gyojin Choo, Younghun Choi, Junho Jeon, Jeong-Eun Oh
Summary: This study investigated the long-term fate of toluene and phenol in soil and identified their transformation products and pathways. Various compounds were found to be involved in the biodegradation and detoxification of toluene and phenol in soil. The identification of novel transformation products provides new evidence for understanding the fate of toluene and phenol during natural attenuation in the environment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Feng, Qian Xu, Xinlei Qiu, Yu'e Jin, Jieyun Ji, Yuanjie Lin, Sunyang Le, Jianwen She, Dasheng Lu, Guoquan Wang
Summary: Computational QSAR models are preferred for retention time prediction in data mining of emerging environmental contaminants, with XGBoost, Random Forest, and lightGBM algorithms showing the best results on large-scale chemical descriptors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yangliu Wu, Li Zhou, Lu Kang, Haiyan Cheng, Xinlin Wei, Canping Pan
Summary: Pesticides and their transformation products pose potential threats to public health, and identifying and quantifying these products is challenging for environmental regulation and risk assessment. In this study, a suspect screening strategy was successfully applied to identify pesticide transformation products in tea, and their toxicity was predicted. Suspect screening is a powerful tool for detecting pesticide transformation products in complex crop matrices.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yanli Man, Wei Wang, Liangang Mao, Lizhen Zhu, Yanning Zhang, Lan Zhang, Hongyun Jiang, Xingang Liu
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of kresoxim-methyl (KM), a fungicide, in three typical agricultural soils from China. The results showed that KM could rapidly degrade in different soils with different degradation kinetics. Four transformation products (TPs) were identified, and the degradation pathways of KM were proposed. The toxicity evaluation indicated that some TPs may have greater toxicity than the original compound.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. B. Martinez-Piernas, P. Plaza-Bolan, A. Aguera
Summary: The study utilized a suspect screening approach to comprehensively investigate potential transformation products (TPs) associated with pharmaceuticals in real tomato crops under long-term reclaimed water irrigation. The results showed the presence of various TPs in reclaimed water, soil, and leaves, but not in tomato fruits.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Keegan J. Harris, Gabriel Munoz, Vivian Woo, Sebastien Sauve, Amy A. Rand
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the sources and levels of PFAS in cosmetics and personal care products. The results showed a widespread presence of PAPs in these products, while the concentrations of PFCA and PFSA were relatively low. Additionally, other classes of PFAS substances were detected, suggesting potential human and environmental exposure from cosmetics and personal care products.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Wang, Qiyue Kang, Yingting Jia, Xinjian Li, Jianying Hu
Summary: This study identified a rare chloroalkyl OPTE, DEGBBCPP, as well as DEGBBCEP and EBBCEP in house dust samples. DEGBBCPP had a relatively high detection rate and concentration, indicating a need for further research on its potential health effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia-Hui Zhao, Li-Xin Hu, Sheng Xiao, Jian-Liang Zhao, You-Sheng Liu, Bin Yang, Qian-Qian Zhang, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: We investigated organic chemicals in the West River Basin using a non-target identification workflow and identified a total of 957 chemicals, with 96 confirmed through high confidence levels. Pesticides and their transformation products were more commonly detected in the wet season, while pharmaceutical and personal care products and their transformation products were found in the tributaries due to rural farming and human activities. Ecological risks were assessed and 24 chemicals showed high ToxPi scores in the river, indicating potential hazards.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Correction
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Gonzalez-Fernandez, Andres Cozar, Georg Hanke, Josue Viejo, Carmen Morales-Caselles, Rigers Bakiu, Damia Barcelo, Filipa Bessa, Antoine Bruge, Maria Cabrera, Javier Castro-Jimenez, Mel Constant, Roberto Crosti, Yuri Galletti, Ahmet E. Kideys, Nino Machitadze, Joana Pereira de Brito, Maria Pogojeva, Nuno Ratola, Julia Rigueira, Elisa Rojo-Nieto, Oksana Savenko, Rosanna I. Schoneich-Argent, Grzegorz Siedlewicz, Giuseppe Suaria, Myrto Tourgeli
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abraao Tiago Batista Guimaraes, Italo Nascimento Freitas, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Fernando Postalli Rodrigues, Aline Sueli de Lima Rodrigues, Damia Barcelo, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Guilherme Malafaia
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of exposure to poly-styrene nanoparticles (PS NPs) on the behavior, brain antioxidant activity, and DNA damage in male Swiss mice. It was found that mice exposed to PS NPs exhibited anxiolytic-like behavior and altered defensive response when confronted with a predator. Additionally, the exposure to PS NPs led to reduced brain antioxidant activity and increased DNA damage. These findings highlight the potential impact of PS NPs on mammals and underscore the ecotoxicological risks associated with their dispersion in natural environments.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antoni Ginebreda, Anna Jurado, Estanislao Pujades, Damia Barcelo
Summary: A simple data-based advection-reaction model applicable to river and aquifer monitoring networks is proposed, utilizing the Laplacian matrix to capture network topology and advection processes. This method provides valuable information regarding the dynamic spatial behavior of monitored variables.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucia H. M. L. M. Santos, Ana Luisa Maulvault, Adrian Jaen-Gil, Antonio Marques, Damia Barcelo, Sara Rodriguez-Mozaz
Summary: A non-target metabolomics approach was used to investigate changes in the metabolome of juvenile meagre exposed to venlafaxine. Tissue-dependent variations were observed in the metabolic profile, with significant changes in endogenous metabolites identified in the liver, brain, and plasma of the exposed fish. Dysregulation of neurotransmitter-related amino acids was observed, particularly in the fish brain metabolome.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanting Zhou, Xiuna Ren, To-Hung Tsui, Damia Barcelo, Quan Wang, Zengqiang Zhang, Yongzhen Ding
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) have been widely found in aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric ecosystems as an emerging pollutant. Recently, it has been discovered that solid organic waste is also an important source of MPs and has significant impacts on ecosystems. This study reviews the occurrence and characteristics of MPs in solid organic waste and organic fertilizers, as well as their influence on biological treatments and degradation characteristics.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Guilherme Malafaia, Damia Barcelo
Summary: Given the growing research on microplastic contamination, this comprehensive review focuses on studies that have identified and characterized microplastics in human biological samples. While these studies have provided important insights, there is still a need for improvement in our understanding. The review highlights the challenges and hot spots in this field, such as the need for international collaboration networks, better recruitment criteria for volunteers, and improvements in sample collection, detection, and identification of microplastics. It also emphasizes the importance of implementing adequate quality assurance/control procedures to ensure more robust and reliable data on human contamination by microplastics.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhugen Yang, Damia Barcelo
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bin Wang, Liping Heng, Qian Sui, Zheng Peng, Xuezhi Xiao, Minghui Zheng, Jianxin Hu, Heidelore Fiedler, Damia Barcelo, Gang Yu
Summary: This paper analyzes the combustion of vinyl chloride (VC) in the train derailment accident in Ohio, USA in 2023. It discusses the appropriateness of VC combustion in the emergency response, the concept of controlled combustion, the potential environmental risks of VC and combustion by-products, and the follow-up work. The accident has caused environmental and health risks, necessitating a comprehensive environmental risk assessment, remediation of affected areas, and proper treatment of hazardous waste. The accident also highlights the need to bridge the gap between chemical safety management and environmental risk management.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Manish Kumar, Rahul Silori, Payal Mazumder, Vikalp Shrivastava, Frank Loge, Damia Barcelo, Jurgen Mahlknecht
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda Pico, Damia Barcelo
Summary: Evidence shows an increase in emerging contaminants, such as PPE, disinfectants, and pharmaceuticals, in the environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article discusses the various pathways through which these contaminants enter the environment, including wastewater treatment plants, improper disposal of PPE, and surface runoff from disinfectant-treated areas. The potential harmful effects of these emerging contaminants on aquatic organisms and human health are also addressed, highlighting the need for further research to understand their impacts and develop effective mitigation strategies.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Raffaele Bruschi, Paolo Pastorino, Damia Barceld, Monia Renzi
Summary: Lagoons play a crucial role in ecological services, providing habitats and filtering water quality. However, there is a lack of data on microplastic pollution in Italian lagoon systems, highlighting the need for monitoring and assessment.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhen Wang, Yanhong Li, Yuting Tan, Rui Li, Liangliang Zhou, Zongzhe He, Damia Barcelo, Haiyan Shi, Minghua Wang
Summary: In this study, the uptake, translocation, and biotransformation of the fungicide PYD by wheat were investigated at a chiral level. The results showed that the residue concentration of R-PYD in wheat was higher than that of S-PYD, and R-PYD was more easily accumulating in roots and translocating to shoots. Additionally, 9 metabolites of PYD were detected qualitatively in wheat roots or shoots.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rahul Silori, Manish Kumar, Durga Madhab Mahapatra, Pinakshi Biswas, Bhanu Prakash Vellanki, Jurgen Mahlknecht, Syed Mohammad Tauseef, Damia Barcelo
Summary: This study investigates the occurrences and seasonal variations of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Dehradun, India. The results show higher concentrations of estrone compared to triclosan in the influent waters of the WWTPs. The study highlights the limitation of WWTPs in treating and assimilating EDCs, leading to their accumulation in effluents and posing a significant threat to nearby aquatic ecosystems, human health, and the ecological balance of the region.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Samira Bouizzar, Mohammed Berkani, Fethi Farouk Kebaili, Damia Barcelo, Sang-Woo Joo, Yasser Vasseghian, Karima Khenaka
Summary: In this study, the degradation of Dicamba methyl ester (DME) using a low-cost chlorine/ferrous process was investigated. Optimal conditions for DME degradation were determined using an artificial neural network (ANN) model and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, yielding a predicted yield of 88%. GC/MS analysis identified benzene, 1,2,4-trichloro-3-methoxy DME-BP as the only chlorine-containing byproduct. Total organic carbon (TOC) removal was analyzed using a Fenton-like process under optimized conditions, and toxicity assessments using Chlorella vulgaris microalgae indicated low toxicity of 20% when DME mineralization reached 62.52%.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
J. M. Castano-Ortiz, F. Courant, E. Gomez, M. M. Garcia-Pimentel, V. M. Leon, J. A. Campillo, L. H. M. L. M. Santos, D. Barcelo, S. Rodriguez-Mozaz
Summary: In this study, the bioaccumulation, metabolomic alterations, and potential recovery mechanisms of Mediterranean mussels exposed to polyethylene microplastics and pharmaceuticals were investigated. The presence of microplastics delayed the bioaccumulation of citalopram but had a limited effect on bezafibrate accumulation. Pharmaceuticals and microplastics both affected metabolic pathways in mussels, potentially leading to dysregulation of reproduction, energy metabolism, and immunity.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)