Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhi Mei, Yuhao Fu, Fang Wang, Leilei Xiang, Fang Hu, Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Mingyi Wang, Marko Virta, Syed A. Hashsham, Xin Jiang, James M. Tiedje
Summary: Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and human pathogenic bacteria (HPB) in leafy vegetable pose a potential risk to public health. Traditional disinfection technologies and a new technology called MBQ spraying are effective in reducing the presence of ARGs and HPB in soil and on the leaf surface.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuhao Fu, Fang Wang, Ziquan Wang, Zhi Mei, Xin Jiang, Andreas Schaeffer, Marko Virta, James M. Tiedje
Summary: The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in animal breeding have led to the occurrence and spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in wastewater. A biochar-based polymer, magnetic biochar/quaternary phosphonium salt (MBQ), showed high efficacy in deactivating bacteria and reducing ARGs. The application of MBQ effectively reduced microbial diversity and altered the ARG profiles in wastewater, thereby reducing the dissemination risks of ARGs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mahin K. Ibrahim, Akash Haria, Namrashee Mehta, Mariam S. Degani
Summary: Mitochondrial dysregulation is linked to many cancers, making cationic quaternary phosphonium salt (QPS) conjugation a popular strategy for anticancer drug design. QPS-conjugated compounds have improved cell permeability and accumulation in negatively charged mitochondria, leading to enhanced activity. This strategy can also be extended to antimicrobial research targeting pathogenic microbes such as fungi and parasites.
FUTURE MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huagen Liang, Chenxi Zhu, Shan Ji, Palanisamy Kannan, Fu Chen
Summary: The large-scale use of antibiotics is causing serious water pollution problems, emphasizing the need for new technologies to remove antibiotics from water. In this study, a low-cost and reusable magnetic biochar material was synthesized, demonstrating its potential for rapid and efficient removal of antibiotics from aqueous solutions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lingxiao Wang, Guilong Xu, Min Tang, Yun Liang
Summary: In this study, a quaternary phosphonium salt monomer Br-MHP was synthesized and used to prepare poly-acrylate emulsions with different Br-MHP contents through seed emulsion polymerization. The chemical structure and composition of the emulsion were characterized, and the effects of Br-MHP content on emulsion stability and latex particle microstructure were investigated. The film properties were also studied, including hardness, adhesive, water absorption ratio, thermal stability, and antibacterial property. The results showed that Br-MHP monomer and poly-acrylate emulsions with different Br-MHP contents were successfully prepared. The emulsions exhibited excellent stability and the films showed desirable properties. Furthermore, the Br-MHP-containing films exhibited high antibacterial efficiency against S. aureus and E. coli.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lin Wang, Meihua Xin, Mingchun Li, Wenfeng Liu, Yangfan Mao
Summary: In this study, three new chitosan quaternary phosphonium compounds were synthesized and characterized. Their antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, as well as their antibiofilm activities, were investigated. The results showed that the chitosan quaternary phosphonium salts exhibited stronger antibacterial and antibiofilm activities compared to chitosan quaternary ammonium salt.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Anil Kumar Patel, Ravi Katiyar, Chiu-Wen Chen, Reeta Rani Singhania, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Shashikant Bhatia, Thallada Bhaskar, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: The evolving multidrug resistance in microbes due to increasing antibiotic pollution is a severe global crisis. Recent developments in antibiotic remediation using biochar show promising results. Biochar engineering advancements have improved the efficiency of biochar remediation by enhancing its interactions and bonding abilities with antibiotic pollutants. This review focuses on highlighting the effectiveness of biochar in reducing emerging antibiotic pollutants and discusses the relationship between feedstock, production conditions, engineering techniques, and biochar properties. The review also explores various modification strategies to improve biochar remediation potential and examines the interactions and properties of biochar and related composites, such as photocatalysis, adsorption, and oxidation processes. Additionally, future research directions and opportunities for biochar research are discussed.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiuju Wang, Zhao Zhang, Guoren Xu, Guibai Li
Summary: The process involves pyrolysis of antibiotic fermentation residue and sludge to produce biochar for the destruction of antibiotic resistance genes and adsorption of penicillin in water. The biochar prepared had high removal efficiencies and maximum adsorption capacities for penicillin, indicating a novel pathway for reducing antibiotic residues and sludge in the environment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rama Sinha, Rakesh Kumar, Prabhakar Sharma, Nishi Kant, Jianying Shang, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: This paper provides a review on the sources, chemical speciation, and toxicity of Cr(VI) ions, as well as the applications of biochar materials for the remediation of Cr(VI) contaminated matrices. The mechanism of Cr(VI) adsorption onto biochar materials is discussed, and various models are used to understand the adsorption process. The practical applicability of biochar-based sorbents for Cr(VI) removal is also evaluated, and future directions for advanced biochar materials are proposed.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weichao Zhang, Yuwei Wang, Liquan Fan, Xingmei Liu, Weiyan Cao, Honglin Ai, Ziteng Wang, Xijun Liu, Hongge Jia
Summary: The development of efficient and environmentally friendly waste biomass carbonization technology is of great practical significance. In this study, orange peel activated carbon (OAC) was prepared using potassium hydroxide activation and high-temperature carbonization. The adsorption effects of OAC on different pollutants were examined, and it was found that OAC had excellent adsorption capacity for methylene blue, tetracycline, and fluorescein sodium pollutants.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bei Wang, Yunbo Zhai, Tianjue Hu, Qiuya Niu, Shanhong Li, Xiangmin Liu, Xiaoping Liu, Zhexian Wang, Caiting Li, Min Xu
Summary: Functional mesoporous bean dregs-based biochar electrodes were prepared for perchlorate electro-sorption, with 15% ZnO nanoparticle modification recommended for optimal performance. The biochar electrode demonstrated high electrochemical performance and sustainable regeneration capability, making it a reliable method for improving perchlorate electro-sorption.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongyan Liu, Chengxin Guo, Yingna Cui, Jingmei Yin, Shenmin Li
Summary: This study investigated the influence of the number of octyl chains and the loading of intercalated cations on the basal spacing of modified montmorillonite complexes through organic modification. The results showed that intercalation agents can expand the interlayer space of montmorillonite complexes, with a more significant effect when there are more octyl chains in the salt. Additionally, as the loading of intercalated cations increases, the intercalation cations exhibited a distribution from mono-layered to multi-layered structures.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Honggang Wang, Xiaoxuan Lou, Qi Hu, Ting Sun
Summary: The rapid increase in residue of Chinese herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine has raised concerns over potential pollution to water and soil. This study demonstrates that biochar derived from Chinese herbal medicine residue can be effectively used as an adsorbent to remove antibiotics pollutants from wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Lin Wang, Maoling Yao, Yuegao Hu, Congdi Chen, Liming Jin, Xiaodong Ma, Hongjun Yang
Summary: In this study, two series of diosgenin derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their cellular anticancer activities. The representative compound 2.2f exhibited significantly higher antiproliferative activities against four cell lines compared with the lead compound diosgenin.
ACS MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiefei Zhu, Mingzhe Sun, Xinzhe Zhu, Wenwen Guo, Zejun Luo, Wenfei Cai, Xifeng Zhu
Summary: A porous hierarchical biochar was successfully fabricated through molten salt-assisted pyrolysis under different inducing atmospheres and temperatures. It was found that the biochar prepared in the air atmosphere had a higher CO2 adsorption capacity and molten salt recovery. This approach provides a novel and simple method for large-scale preparation of carbon-based adsorbents from biomass waste.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huayong Li, Haixia Tian, Ziquan Wang, Chaoyang Liu, Amanzhan Nurzhan, Mallavarapu Megharaj, Wenxiang He
Summary: The study evaluated the temperature sensitivity of soil enzyme activities and products under global warming, showing that enzyme activities increased with warming, leading to enhanced organic matter degradation. Differential responses in enzyme activities were observed between red soil and black soil at different temperature ranges. Changes in microbial nutrient demands in soil varied with temperature, suggesting significant implications for carbon stocks management in farmlands under changing global climate.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziquan Wang, Hongjie Sheng, Leilei Xiang, Yongrong Bian, Anna Herzberger, Hu Cheng, Qian Jiang, Xin Jiang, Fang Wang
Summary: Microbial extracellular electron transfer (EET) at microbe-mineral interface plays a significant role in pollutant biotransformation, with different metal ions on mineral surfaces influencing organic pollutant biodegradation. Fe(III) modification in montmorillonite significantly stimulated degrading enzyme and electron transfer activities, leading to enhanced pyrene biodegradation and highlighting its potential for pollutant bioremediation. Bacterial extracellular proteins and humic substances are important in EET processes, with membrane-bound cytochrome C protein and extracellular riboflavin identified as key electron shuttles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Wang, Fang Wang, Leilei Xiang, Yongrong Bian, Ziquan Wang, Prashant Srivastava, Xin Jiang, Baoshan Xing
Summary: Microplastics have become a global concern as emerging contaminants, and soil is an important sink for these pollutants. This study investigates the interaction mechanisms between differently charged microplastics and soils through fluorescence intensity analysis and potential energy profile construction. The results demonstrate that electrostatic interactions and physical trapping are the dominant mechanisms for microplastic attachment to soils.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Leilei Xiang, Fang Wang, Scott X. Chang, Zhiliang Zhao, Zhi Mei, Zhongjun Jia, Xin Jiang, Yong-guan Zhu, James M. Tiedje
Summary: The extensive use of organic chemicals has led to the distribution of hydrocarbon contaminants in many ecosystems worldwide. Bacteria and archaea play a dominant role in transforming these contaminants into methane through a syntrophic process. The resulting methane is then oxidized by anaerobic bacteria and archaea in the presence of electron acceptors, contributing to the reduction of methane emissions and climate change mitigation. However, the specific pathways and syntrophic partners involved in this process are still poorly understood.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Leilei Xiang, Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Fang Wang, Marc Redmile-Gordon, Scott X. Chang, Yuhao Fu, Chao He, Bertrand Muhoza, Ferdi Brahushi, Nanthi Bolan, Xin Jiang, Yong Sik Ok, Joerg Rinklebe, Andreas Schaeffer, Yong-guan Zhu, James M. Tiedje, Baoshan Xing
Summary: The integration of plants, PGPB, and biochar can overcome several barriers to remediate organic pollutants in soil, improving soil health in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Fang Wang, Wenhua Yang, Jianli Zhou, Bertrand Muhoza, Maurice Mugabowindekwe, Xiaobin Yu
Summary: Lignocellulosic biomass is a significant renewable resource, but it is often burned as agricultural by-products in some countries, causing greenhouse gas emissions and carbon resource loss. Utilizing cellulolytic nitrogen-fixing bacteria can efficiently convert lignocellulosic biomass into various bioproducts, offering prospects for achieving carbon-neutral circular economy.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuncheng Wang, Tingyuan Xu, En Song, Ziquan Wang, Hu Cheng, Zhiyong Ma, Yongrong Bian, Yujie Hu, Fang Wang, Yang Song, Chenggang Gu, Xinglun Yang, Mao Ye, Fredrick Orori Kengara, Xin Jiang
Summary: In this study, a material suitable for Hg2+ remediation was synthesized by loading nonlinear optical materials onto sepiolite. The material showed good removal performance and high tolerance capacity, making it suitable for selective and efficient removal of mercury contamination.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Wang, Leilei Xiang, Fang Wang, Ziquan Wang, Yongrong Bian, Chenggang Gu, Xin Wen, Fredrick Orori Kengara, Andreas Schaeffer, Xin Jiang, Baoshan Xing
Summary: Research shows that microplastics can enter plant leaves through foliar exposure and have an impact on plant physiology, with positively charged microplastics exhibiting greater toxicity compared to negatively charged microplastics. These findings are significant for understanding the effects of microplastics on plants and ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Soil Science
Ruirui Chen, Hu Zhou, Fang Wang, Youzhi Feng, Xiaoying Gong
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Leilei Xiang, Fang Wang, Yongrong Bian, Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Ziquan Wang, Yu Wang, Jing Dong, Hong Chen, Andreas Schaeffer, Xin Jiang, Zongwei Cai
Summary: The accumulation of organic pollutants in vegetables is a global food safety issue. This study developed a new method using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry to detect and image the spatial distribution of phthalate esters (PAEs) in carrots. The results revealed the different distribution patterns of PAEs in different tissues of carrots and also provided insights into the spatial distribution of sugars and beta-carotene in carrots.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Wang, Leilei Xiang, Fang Wang, Marc Redmile-Gordon, Yongrong Bian, Ziquan Wang, Chenggang Gu, Xin Jiang, Andreas Schaeffer, Baoshan Xing
Summary: Microplastics pose a global threat to the environment, and uptake of these particles by plants can inhibit their growth. Through a hydroponic experiment, it was found that accumulation of microplastics in lettuce roots and leaves resulted in hypertonic injury and down-regulation of ion homeostasis genes. Stress-related genes were up-regulated, and sphingolipid metabolism increased, leading to increased biosynthesis of ascorbic acid, terpenoids, and flavonoids in root exudates. These findings provide valuable insights into the response of leafy vegetables to microplastic stress and contribute to a more comprehensive assessment of the risks they pose to human health and the ecological environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuhao Fu, Fang Wang, Leilei Xiang, Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Martin Elsner, Wulf Amelung, Stephan Kueppers, Xin Jiang, Marko Virta, Mika Sillanpaa, Andreas Schaeffer, Yong-guan Zhu, James M. Tiedje
Summary: This review summarizes the performance and mechanisms of carbon-based materials used in compost, soil, and water environments for alleviating antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) pollution. The potential mechanisms involve environmental factor improvement, alterations in microbial community structure, reduction of co-selective pressure caused by chemical contaminants, reduction of mobile genetic elements mediating horizontal gene transfer processes, and direct adsorption and damage to extracellular DNA. Understanding the functional roles of carbon-based materials can provide a basis for developing management strategies to mitigate ARG pollution.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhi Mei, Yuhao Fu, Fang Wang, Leilei Xiang, Fang Hu, Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Mingyi Wang, Marko Virta, Syed A. Hashsham, Xin Jiang, James M. Tiedje
Summary: Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and human pathogenic bacteria (HPB) in leafy vegetable pose a potential risk to public health. Traditional disinfection technologies and a new technology called MBQ spraying are effective in reducing the presence of ARGs and HPB in soil and on the leaf surface.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Fang Wang
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao He, Jean Damascene Harindintwali, Hao Cui, Yongxing Cui, Pengfei Chen, Chaoyang Mo, Qingyang Zhu, Weiwei Zheng, Daniel S. Alessi, Fang Wang, Zhenhui Jiang, Jingping Yang
Summary: The rhizosphere priming effect (RPE) is a phenomenon that affects carbon turnover in plant-soil systems. This study investigated the impact of seasonal changes on RPE and soil carbon by planting maize in paddy soil during two growing seasons in southern China. The results showed that microbial metabolism was limited by different factors in different seasons, but both seasons exhibited positive RPE. The study also revealed the simultaneous response and adaptation of microbial communities to seasonal changes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(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)