Article
Environmental Sciences
Fanyi Kong, Shenggao Lu
Summary: This study found that the application of microbial organic fertilizer (MOF) can reduce the uptake of Cd in rice from contaminated soils. This is achieved by affecting the mobility and bioavailability of Cd in the soil. Additionally, MOF application also strengthens the oxidation of iron in the soil, thickens the iron plaques on the root surface of rice, and prevents Cd from entering the rice.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanming Cai, Xiaomeng Wang, Luke Beesley, Zulin Zhang, Suli Zhi, Yongzhen Ding
Summary: The study found that different treatments involving water management, calcium magnesium phosphate application, and silicon/selenium foliar spraying had significant effects on the uptake of cadmium by rice. Flooding during the growth period and application of CMP led to a reduction in exchangeable Cd in soil compared to conventional water management. Combined modes of fertilizer application and foliar spraying were most effective in reducing Cd transport coefficients and concentrations in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenmeng Zhang, Tianyi Zhang, Xiaoguang Yang
Summary: Crop-specific, high-resolution phosphorus rate information is crucial for sustainable agricultural fertilizer management in China. The current phosphorus fertilizer dataset based on coarse national statistics lacks accuracy and crop-specific information. This study utilized provincial and county-level data to generate detailed maps of phosphorus rate for rice, wheat, and maize from 2004 to 2016 (CN-P). CN-P provides improved spatial heterogeneity and more accurate estimates of phosphorus rate for each crop compared to the existing dataset. The CN-P dataset has great potential for modeling sustainable agricultural fertilizer management strategies and addressing phosphorus pollution.
Article
Agronomy
Zujiao Shi, Donghua Liu, Miao Liu, Muhammad Bilal Hafeez, Pengfei Wen, Xiaoli Wang, Rui Wang, Xudong Zhang, Jun Li
Summary: The study found through long-term field experiments that in the winter wheat-summer maize double cropping system, proper fertilization can increase crop yield and reduce nitrate residue levels.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hang Liu, Songsong Li, Ruowen Qiang, Enjia Lu, Cuilan Li, Jinjing Zhang, Qiang Gao
Summary: The excessive application of phosphorus fertilizer is a major agricultural problem. This study found that reducing phosphorus fertilizer combined with microbial fertilizer can improve soil quality and increase crop yield. Additionally, it was discovered that phosphorus fertilizer reduction can affect the structure of soil bacterial and fungal communities, regulating the abundance of beneficial and pathogenic bacteria.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ting Zhang, Md. Abu Sayem Jiku, Lingyi Li, Yanxin Ren, Lijuan Li, Xibai Zeng, Gilles Colinet, Yuanyuan Sun, Lijuan Huo, Shiming Su
Summary: The study investigates the effectiveness of ridge cultivation combined with biochar or calcium-magnesium-phosphorus (CMP) fertilizer in reducing the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) in rice grains. The field trial and microcosm experiment show that applying biochar or CMP on the ridges decreases the bioavailability of Cd and As in paddy fields, thus reducing their accumulation in rice grains. The study also finds that ridge cultivation combined with soil amendments alters soil properties and enhances the interaction of certain elements with Cd and As, leading to their concerted reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gongning Chen, Yanhong Du, Liping Fang, Xiangqin Wang, Chuanping Liu, Huanyun Yu, Mi Feng, Xi Chen, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different forms of nitrogen fertilizer on the reduction and dissolution of arsenic-bearing iron minerals and microbial-mediated arsenic transformation processes. The results show that nitrate nitrogen fertilizer reduces the bio-availability of arsenic in soil, while ammonium nitrogen fertilizer promotes the release of arsenic into porewater. However, the combined application of nitrate and ammonium nitrogen has no significant effect on arsenic concentration in rice grain and its transformation in paddy soils. These findings provide insights into the rational use of nitrogen fertilizers to reduce the risk of arsenic contamination in rice.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abu Bakkar Siddique, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, Md Rafiqul Islam, Ravi Naidu
Summary: The study highlights the decreasing grain and straw yield as Cd toxicity increases, and the significant impact of soil pH on Cd bioaccumulation in rice.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Obey Kudakwashe Zveushe, Qin Ling, Xing Li, Sumbal Sajid, Victor Resco de Dios, Farhan Nabi, Ying Han, Faqin Dong, Fang Zeng, Lei Zhou, Songrong Shen, Wei Zhang, Zhi Li
Summary: Cadmium contamination is a significant problem for both plants and human health in China. Finding a way to cultivate safe and high-yielding rice in Cd-contaminated alkaline soils remains a challenge. Through small-scale and large-scale field experiments, it was concluded that a combination of humic acid, foliar and soil silicate fertilization, and shallow plowing produced the best results in terms of low soil bioavailable Cd, low grain Cd concentrations, and high grain yield. Rice farmers are advised to adopt this combination for high-yield, low Cd rice production in alkaline soils.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuanfang Liang, Qi-Tang Wu, Charles C. C. Lee, Cheng'ai Jiang, Zebin Wei
Summary: The field experiments and pot experiments showed that the combination of zeolite stabilization and manganese fertilizer can effectively reduce the cadmium content in rice, while also affecting the manganese content in rice straw.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Kankunlanach Khampuang, Benjavan Rerkasem, Sithisavet Lordkaew, Chanakan Prom-u-thai
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of N fertilizer on rice yield and grain Zn concentration, finding that different rice varieties had varying responses to soil and foliar N application. The study suggests that N and Zn act synergistically in affecting the accumulation of grain Zn in rice, regardless of the initial grain Zn and yield potential of rice varieties.
Article
Microbiology
Haiping Ni, Yuxia Wu, Rui Zong, Shiai Ren, Deng Pan, Lei Yu, Jianwei Li, Zhuling Qu, Qiyao Wang, Gengxing Zhao, Jianzhong Zhao, Lumin Liu, Tao Li, Youming Zhang, Qiang Tu
Summary: Soil salinization and acidification seriously damage soil health and restrict the sustainable development of planting. This study investigated the effect of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria and nitrogen-fixing bacteria on crop quality, soil physicochemical properties, and microbial communities in acid and salinized soil. The results showed that the inoculated strains significantly influenced the soil properties and crop quality of cucumber and lettuce. The combination of the two bacteria also affected the diversity and richness of bacterial community in the lettuce-grown soil.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qinghui Meng, Wenhua Fan, Fenwu Liu, Gailing Wang, Xiaoying Di
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different phosphorus fertilizers on the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) in soil. The results showed that applying 0.35 g kg-1 of DCP fertilizer significantly increased eggplant biomass while reducing Cd accumulation, concentration, and transport in eggplants. The phosphorus fertilizer also changed the distribution of soil Cd morphology.
Article
Agronomy
Setia S. Girsang, Alexander M. Stuart, Dorkas Parhusip, Erpina D. Manurung, Miswarti, Irish Lorraine B. Pabuayon, Roland J. Buresh
Summary: Fertilizer recommendations for rice in Asia often split N applications to match crop demand, but mid-season adjustments may be needed to ensure yield. This study found that delaying additional N application to two weeks after panicle initiation had no yield penalty.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Suksan Fongfon, Chanakan Prom-u-thai, Tonapha Pusadee, Sansanee Jamjod
Summary: Purple rice is a staple food rich in anthocyanins and micronutrients like zinc. This study showed that increasing nitrogen fertilizer can boost grain yield, while applying zinc can improve grain quality in specific genotypes of purple rice.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya-Hui Zhang, Ying-Jie Zhao, Lu Qi, Hui-Fang Du, Fei Cao, Chang-Yun Wang
Summary: A new withanolide and a known steroid, along with eight meroterpenoids, were obtained from the rice culture of the marine-derived fungus Talaromyces stollii HBU-115. The structure and activities of these compounds were investigated.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongxin Chang, Miao Guo, Mengyuan Song, Wenjing Sun, Dongdong Wang, Minmin Li, Jixia Wang, Yahui Zhang, Haijuan Qin, Guangyan Qing
Summary: In this study, a label-free, versatile, real-time, and high-throughput detection strategy for phosphopeptides (PPs) was reported. By utilizing fluorescence transition, the strategy showed highly sensitive and selective response to peptides with modified serine, threonine, and tyrosine. This approach is universal for various peptide sequences and has great potential in the development of targeted anticancer drugs.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Salem Elfeghe, Shams Anwar, Lesley James, Yahui Zhang
Summary: The removal of Cu(II) from an acidic solution using commercial resins Dowex G-26 and Puromet(TM) MTS9570 was investigated. The study found that both resins exhibited high adsorption capacities and favorable adsorption kinetics.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Yahui Zhang, Siyan Li, Aimin Li, Gaoxiang Zhang, Mingzhuang Wu
Summary: The fault diagnosis of a belt conveyor idler is usually based on vibration and temperature signals, but contact fault diagnosis approaches have limitations in certain situations. In this study, a non-contact fault diagnosis method using acoustic signals was proposed. The method involved the extraction of mechanical state information from sound signals and the identification of typical mechanical faults using sample center distance weighted (support vector data description (SVDD)) and multi-frame fusion (Mel frequency cepstral coefficient (MFCC)) features. The experiment showed significant improvement in overall recognition accuracy, proving the effectiveness of the proposed method.
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Virology
Bin Liu, Yahui Zhang, Hao Ren, Qiufeng Yao, Jianbo Ba, Jie Luan, Ping Zhao, Zhaoling Qin, Zhongtian Qi
Summary: This study reveals the role of the mTOR signaling pathway in Zika virus infection, showing that autophagy promotes viral production while viral protein expression is regulated by the mTOR signaling pathway. This provides theoretical support for developing potential anti-Zika virus drugs based on mTOR signaling molecules and deeper insights into the mechanism between Zika virus and host cells.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zuqi Fei, Dongchao Xie, Man Wang, Yahui Zhang, Haihua Zhang, Qizhen Du, Peng Jin
Summary: The potential probiotic starter Streptococcus thermophilus was selected to ferment Phyllostachys glauca McClure leaf (PML) juice, resulting in significant changes in polysaccharides, total flavonoids, and polyphenols. Fermented PML juice showed an increase in volatile compounds and had a significant effect on 23 key aroma compounds. The addition of S. thermophilus enhanced the flavor of fermented PML juice through carotene oxidation, lipid degradation, and biotransformation of aroma compounds.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Yahui Zhang, Yi Lin, Guoqiang Li, Yuan Yuan, Xuejiao Wang, Na Li, Chuanhao Xiong, Yueying Yang, Yuhang Ma, Zhijian Zhang, Xiaoying Ding
Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complicated hormonal and metabolic disorder, the exact pathogenesis of which remains unclear. Inflammation and impaired brown adipose tissue activity are involved in the progression of PCOS. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists have been found to alleviate inflammation and stimulate browning of white adipose tissue.
BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Zhang, Weijie Xue, Changbo Zhang, Changrong Wang, Yongchun Huang, Yanting Wang, Liangcai Peng, Zhongqi Liu
Summary: The study found that the increase in soil cadmium levels led to a significant increase in the ratios between cadmium and 7 essential elements in plant cells. Cadmium accumulation resulted in an increase in calcium, manganese, iron, and zinc content, as well as the expression levels of calcium channel genes and a decrease in glutamate content and expression levels of glutamate receptor channels in rice. The mutant fc8 exhibited higher calcium, iron, zinc content, and expression levels of glutamate receptor channels compared to its wild type, while the ratios between cadmium and essential elements were lower in fc8 than in the wild type.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yahui Zhang, Shubin Xie, Xiaoting Wang, Muhammad Adnan Akram, Weigang Hu, Longwei Dong, Ying Sun, Hailing Li, Abraham Allan Degen, Junlan Xiong, Jinzhi Ran, Jianming Deng
Summary: This study investigated the response of plant leaf microelement concentrations and bioconcentration factors to environmental variables in drylands of China. The results showed that aridity, soil organic carbon, and electrical conductivity had positive effects, while soil pH had a negative effect on leaf microelement concentrations. Aridity indirectly affected leaf microelement bioconcentration factors by increasing soil pH and organic carbon. Woody plants were more tolerant to environmental changes than herbaceous species.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Quanhua Hou, Shihan Chen, Yitong Miao, Yahui Zhang, Su Chen, Xiaoyang Fan, Yaqiong Duan, Lingda Zhang
Summary: With increased urbanization, agricultural production space is facing challenges such as limited spatial development and loss of development entities, posing a threat to food security and rural development. This article analyzes the evolution of agricultural production space in the Yanhe River Basin and proposes a spatial control system based on peasant household behavior guidance. The study reveals three evolutionary characteristics of the agricultural production space and highlights the dominant role of peasant household behaviors in shaping this space. The research provides scientific guidance for the management of agricultural production space and offers theoretical references for its sustainable development path.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lu Qi, Hui-Fang Du, Tian-Tian Sun, Lei Li, Ya-Hui Zhang, Yun-Feng Liu, Fei Cao
Summary: There are various kinds of pathogenic fungi in agriculture, such as Fusarium, Alternaria, Colletotrichum, and Phytophthora. These fungi threaten crop survival and cause significant damage to agricultural production and economic benefits globally. Marine-derived fungi produce natural compounds with unique structures and significant bioactivities, making them potential lead compounds against agricultural pathogenic fungi. This review summarizes the structural characteristics of 198 secondary metabolites from different marine fungal sources and their activities against agricultural pathogenic fungi, citing 92 references published from 1998 to 2022.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yahui Zhang, Wanling Yao, Wangdong Zhang, Yanqiao Wen, Yongli Hua, Peng Ji, Yanming Wei
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Yujin powder (YJP) on the gut microbiota and serum metabolism in rats with large intestine dampness-heat syndrome (LIDHS). The results showed that YJP treatment decreased the abundance of several bacteria species, such as Desulfovibrio and Bacteroides, while increasing the abundance of Ruminococcus and Akkermansia. In addition, potential biomarkers related to metabolism were identified, indicating the involvement of various metabolic pathways. Our findings suggest that YJP has the potential to alleviate LIDHS by modulating the gut microbiota and serum metabolism.
BIOMEDICAL CHROMATOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yun Deng, Mengtian Liu, Tigao Fang, Huanhuan Ma, Ian Beadham, Wenquan Ruan, Shuo Wang, Xiaokai Zhang, Changbo Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a novel method of enhancing methane production from anaerobic digestion by using an amino acid-derived ionic liquid, glycine hydrochloride ([Gly][Cl]), as an exogenous additive. The study found that after 40 days of digestion with 5% [Gly][Cl], the cumulative methane production was 73% higher than the control group. The addition of [Gly][Cl] increased bacterial diversity, decreased archaeal diversity, and stimulated the activities of protein-hydrolyzing and acid-producing bacteria.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shiyao Fan, Qi Xin, Yahui Zhang, Xu Zhao, Xinwei Liu, Xuanzhang Hao, Eming Hu, Hongqiang Wang, Junwen Lv, Zhiwu Lei, Qingliang Wang
Summary: This study proposed a new method for efficient and clean release of uranium and zirconium from hazardous uranium purification waste streams. By using alkali disaggregation coupled with acid leaching, the structure of the waste slag was destroyed, exposing the target elements. Under optimized conditions, the leaching rates of uranium and zirconium were enhanced to 99.12% and 96.77%, respectively, while the content of uranium and zirconium in the slags decreased significantly, meeting the internationally required clean release standard.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaohuan Huang, Junrong Li, Hong Tang, Miao Guo, Xue Wang, Xiaorong Wang, Xu Wang, Mingliang Tang, Fusheng Zhang, Yahui Zhang, Xiaopei Li, Guangyan Qing
Summary: This paper reports a novel three-component co-assembly phenomenon and develops nano-biomaterials with high specificity and controllability. The study provides new insights into the design of biomolecule recognition systems and reveals the potential of ternary co-assembly.
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)
