Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Junfeng Li, Wei Zhou, Yanlin Su, Yang Zhao, Wenshuang Zhang, Liang Xie, Xiaoxiao Meng, Jihui Gao, Fei Sun, Pengxiang Wang, Guangbo Zhao, Yukun Qin
Summary: This study proposes an enhancement mechanism based on enhanced constructive interference for microwave-assisted regeneration of activated carbons, which has been demonstrated to achieve high regeneration efficiency and reduced energy consumption. Through a series of experiments and numerical simulations, it was found that the reduced energy consumption is due to enhanced constructive interference controlled by dielectric properties.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxuan Yang, Chen Sun, Qunxing Huang, Jianhua Yan
Summary: Nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbon materials were prepared from the pyrolysis process of food waste components. The materials exhibited high specific surface area and total pore volume, and the developed hierarchical porous structure improved the adsorption performance. The presence of nitrogen-containing surface functional groups enhanced the adsorption rate. These findings suggest that the porous biochar can be utilized as an efficient VOCs adsorbent with good reusability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeru Wang, Wenhao Li, Linzhen Wu, Zhuang Wang, Yalan Cao, Jingkai Cheng, Guangyuan Chen, Qian Zhao, Mei Jiang, Zhengguo Chen, Lin Zhu, Tao Duan
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption of uranium by carbon nitride polymers and demonstrates that nitrogen-rich carbon nitride polymer C3N5 exhibits significantly higher adsorption performance and selectivity compared to g-C3N4. The adsorption process is a combination of physical and chemical adsorption, and C3N5 shows high kinetics and a theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of 207 mg/g for U(VI) ions.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sawaira Adil, Jong -Oh Kim
Summary: This study successfully utilized iron-carbon nanotubes (Fe-CNT) for phosphate (P) recovery from water. Fe-CNTs showed much higher adsorption capacity compared to pristine carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Fe-CNT-2 exhibited approximately 7 times higher P removal efficiency than pristine CNTs. Characterization analysis confirmed successful deposition of iron oxide nanoparticles on the surface of CNT. The adsorption kinetics and isotherm studies revealed that chemisorption was the nature of adsorption. Fe-CNT-2 demonstrated an estimated Langmuir adsorption capacity of 36.5 mgP/g or 112 mg PO4/g. The presence of SO42-, NO3-, and Cl- had no significant influence on phosphate adsorption. P adsorbed on Fe-CNT-2 can be efficiently recovered using desorbing reagents such as NaOH and NaCO32-. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis indicated that OH group played a major role in P removal by Fe-CNT-2. Overall, Fe-CNT-2 showed great potential as an effective and stable adsorbent for P recovery from water environments.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandhya Sudhakaran, Elezabeth V. Abraham, Harsha Mahadevan, Krishnan Anoop Krishnan
Summary: This research successfully enhanced the phosphate adsorption capacity of Montmorillonite clay by incorporating iron-loaded crosslinked chitosan into its interlayer lattice space. The synthesized Fe-CS-MT composite showed efficient phosphate removal from aqueous media, following Pseudo-second-order kinetic and Freundlich isotherm models. Various analytical tools confirmed the endothermic and spontaneous nature of the phosphate adsorption process on Fe-CS-MT, presenting an eco-friendly adsorbent for phosphate removal in natural conditions.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinyang Wang, Zeng Wu, Qi Niu, Leilu Liu, Leneng Yang, Mingli Fu, Daiqi Ye, Peirong Chen
Summary: In this study, wood-derived activated carbons were modified with Si to enhance fire resistance and improve adsorption capacity for VOCs. The Si-modified ACs showed increased ignition temperature and enhanced adsorption capability, making them promising for industrial applications. Reusability tests demonstrated that the modified ACs maintained a high desorption rate even after multiple cycles, showing great potential for long-term use in industry.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yadong Ren, Baogen Liu, Yang Guo, Lingyun Yu, Xiang Xu, Xiancheng Ma, Rui Shi, Peng Sheng, Zheng Zeng, Liqing Li
Summary: In this study, CuCl2 was used as a mild activator to prepare nitrogen-enriched hollow porous carbon microspheres from a mixture of soybean meal and melamine cyanurate. The resulting material showed high specific surface area and nitrogen content, with excellent adsorption capacity for toluene and acetone.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Avni Jain, Sonu Kumari, Swati Agarwal, Suphiya Khan
Summary: Nanotechnology has greatly contributed to the treatment of contaminated water through the development of nano-adsorbents, and the demand for such adsorbents in the water industry has increased rapidly. Different techniques for the regeneration of adsorbents have been developed, and factors such as pH, temperature, and time should be considered for efficient regeneration. Regeneration can enhance the application cycles and contribute to ecological balance and environmental safety.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoling Ma, Wenlong Wang, Chenggong Sun, Hui Li, Jing Sun, Xin Liu
Summary: This study synthesized and evaluated three Fe-based MOFs for toluene adsorption, with MIL-100(Fe) showing the highest equilibrium adsorption capacity. Toluene adsorption on MIL-100(Fe) followed pseudo-first order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm model, primarily attributed to pi-pi stacking interaction.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shou-De Han, Qun-Yan Li, Jun-Guo Liu, Ya-Li Wang, Qi Wei, Su-Ping Cui
Summary: The nitrogen-rich carbon microspheres were synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis, carbonization, and activation using resorcinol formaldehyde and tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) as precursors. The nitrogen content and microstructure could be adjusted by varying the TEPA addition. The activated carbon microspheres exhibited high CO2 adsorption due to the enhancement of microstructure and nitrogen doping. Introducing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as a stabilizer improved the monodispersity and CO2 adsorption performance of the carbon microspheres.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiao Lei, Qiwei Chen, Yan Wang, Jinhan Mo
Summary: Through research, we propose a design model to predict the adsorption behaviors of the TRAP module under various practical situations in the furniture industry. The model is validated experimentally, with the results matching the model's predictions, indicating that the NTUm is a crucial parameter in enhancing the efficiency of the TRAP module.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dapeng Li, Rongkui Su, Xiancheng Ma, Zheng Zeng, Liqing Li, Hanqing Wang
Summary: The study investigated the adsorption of various VOCs on porous carbon, showing that for oxygenated VOCs, adsorption capacity is influenced by micropores and functional groups, while for aromatic VOCs, pore structure plays a more crucial role in determining adsorption capacity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sajjad Ahmad Siddiqi, Sadik Rahman, Abdullah Al-Mamun, Jagdeep Kumar Nayak, Ahmad Sana, Mahad Said Baawain
Summary: The combination of bioelectrochemical system (BES) and clay adsorption technique can efficiently remove COD and NH3-N from mixed leachate wastewater, providing an effective treatment method for complex and toxic leachate.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xue Zhang, Chunyue Cui, Qingzhu Zheng, Ying Wang, Jing Chang, Shuxian Wang
Summary: Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) were synthesized via a hydrothermal method and further modified with magnetic Co0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles to enhance adsorption characteristics. The resulting materials, M-N-CNTs, showed high affinities towards different chlorophenols and exhibited good microwave absorption performance, with the ability to be regenerated by microwave irradiation with high efficiencies (>90%) and maintained high stabilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hongwei Liang, Guanghui Wu, Hongwei Zhang, Qunhong Liu, Qin Yang, Shaohui Xiong, Yuanyuan Yue, Pei Yuan
Summary: We developed a novel strategy for the controllable synthesis of nitrogen doped mesoporous hollow carbon nanomaterials with adjustable morphologies and structures. The bowl-like materials exhibited a capacity of 190 mg/g when used as toluene adsorbents, higher than other carbon materials with different morphologies.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Quanguo Jiang, Yushuai Qian, Yuqing Liu, Min Huang, Zhimin Ao
Summary: The effects of strain on the adsorption of CO, O2, SO2, and H2O molecules on Ni-SG were investigated using first principles calculations. It was found that compressive strain increases the adsorption energies of all molecules, while tensile strain preferentially adsorbs CO and O2 molecules. Furthermore, tensile strain facilitates the LH mechanism and hinders the ER mechanism on Ni-SG. Overall, tensile strain enhances the sulfur and water resistance of Ni-SG and promotes CO oxidation reactions.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanyan Zhang, Yue Xi, Changshui Yang, Weijuan Gong, Chengyin Wang, Liang Wu, Dongxu Wang
Summary: This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including sodium acetate, sodium propionate, and sodium butyrate, on 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced macrophage inflammation. The results showed that the three SCFAs inhibited pro-inflammatory factor expressions and ROS/NF-kappa B/NLRP3 signaling pathway. They also regulated glycerophospholipid and sphingolipid metabolism. This is the first identification of SCFAs as inhibitors of 5-FU-induced macrophage inflammation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Yao, Na Wang, YuFeng Shi, Siyu Fang, Ming Wu, Hongying Fan, Yuefei Zhang, Hui Chong, Tianyi Wang, Hualing Li, Chengyin Wang
Summary: A bifunctional TPE-based fluorescent sensor (TPE-Q) was synthesized by introducing ethylene glycol chain and quaternary ammonium to the tetraphenyl ethylene core. TPE-Q showed both liquid viscosity sensing capability and amyloid beta (A beta) sensing capabilities. The sensor exhibited a linear relationship for liquid viscosity measurement within a certain range, and showed significant fluorescence enhancement when detecting A beta.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenjie Tian, Pingan Song, Huayang Zhang, Xiaoguang Duan, Yen Wei, Hao Wang, Shaobin Wang
Summary: This article comprehensively identifies and analyzes the distribution, sources, transport, fate, and potential risks of microplastics in water, air, and soil. Integrated strategies are proposed to mitigate the impact of microplastics on the environment, and critical reviews of degradation and conversion technologies are also provided.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yangyang Yang, Lei Shi, Jingkai Lin, Panpan Zhang, Kunsheng Hu, Shuang Meng, Peng Zhou, Xiaoguang Duan, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang
Summary: In this study, a magnetic FeOx@MnO2@SiO2 micromotor with multiple functions was designed, which demonstrated its catalytic performance in the activation of H2O2/peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for sustained motion and organic degradation. The correlations between catalytic efficiency and motion behavior/mechanism were also revealed.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Penghao Song, Jian Yang, Chengyin Wang, Tianyi Wang, Hong Gao, Guoxiu Wang, Jiabao Li
Summary: Heterostructure engineering combined with carbonaceous materials has shown great promise for improving the performance of transition metal sulfide electrodes in high-performance sodium storage. A specific iron sulfide-based heterostructure (Fe7S8/FeS2/NCNT) with nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes has been prepared, which demonstrated high reversible capacity, superior rate capability, long-term cycling stability, and outstanding rate capability in different electrolytes. The outstanding performance is mainly attributed to fast sodium-ion diffusion kinetics, high capacitive contribution, and convenient interfacial dynamics.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingkai Lin, Yantao Wang, Wenjie Tian, Huayang Zhang, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang
Summary: A series of macroporous carbon nitride-supported single-atom transition metal catalysts have been developed for solar light-driven photocatalytic gaseous NH3 splitting. The optimized Ni-MCN catalyst shows a high H-2 production rate due to the presence of Ni-N-4 sites, which improve the optical properties, accelerate charge carrier separation/transfer, and boost NH3 splitting kinetics. These findings provide valuable guidelines for the rational design of single-atom catalysts for energy- and cost-effective photocatalytic NH3 splitting.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingkai Lin, Lin Jiang, Wenjie Tian, Yangyang Yang, Xiaoguang Duan, Yan Jiao, Huayang Zhang, Shaobin Wang
Summary: The relationship between the single-atom structure and catalytic activity in Fenton-like catalysis was investigated. Different molecular structures and a light-dependent mechanism were discovered. The Co-N1+3 configuration favored the formation and had higher catalytic activity, while the Co-N2+2 configuration had inferior catalytic activity and negative effects on the adjacent Co-N1+3 site. Additionally, a 100% nonradical reaction pathway that could be photo-switched to a nonradical/radical process by visible light was revealed. This work enriches the fundamentals of single-atom catalysis and provides new insights into the atomic metal structure, reaction pathways and mechanisms, and structure-activity relationships in organic degradation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Akbar Samadi, Zhuan Wang, Shaobin Wang, S. K. Nataraj, Lingxue Kong, Shuaifei Zhao
Summary: This review critically assesses PANI-based adsorbents in terms of their advantages, disadvantages, and separation mechanisms in pollutant removal. It highlights the significant roles of low-cost materials as well as emerging 2D nanosheets in enhancing the performance of PANI-based adsorbents.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jinqiang Zhang, Xinyuan Xu, Lei Shi, Huayang Zhang, Shaobin Wang, Hongqi Sun
Summary: Biomass photoreforming is a promising avenue for green hydrogen production. By loading 2D ZnIn2S4 onto 2D carbon nitride nanosheets, Van der Waals heterojunctions are formed, resulting in optimal charge dynamics and intensified H2 generation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Liu, Liangliang Han, Xiaoguang Duan, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang, Jinqiang Zhang
Summary: Photothermal catalysis is a promising method for converting C1 feedstocks into valuable chemicals. This comprehensive review highlights the mechanism, design strategies for catalysts, and recent progress in photothermal catalytic C1 conversion.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaopeng Huang, Keon-Han Kim, Haeseong Jang, Xiaonan Luo, Jingfang Yu, Zhaoqiang Li, Zhimin Ao, Junxin Wang, Hao Zhang, Chunping Chen, Dermot O'Hare
Summary: Defect engineering is an effective approach for designing high-performance electrocatalysts. This study presents a bottom-up strategy to prepare free-standing NiFe layered double hydroxide nanoplatelets with abundant internal defects, which exhibit superior electrocatalytic activity compared to traditional methods.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qianyu Li, Wenlang Li, Jiachun Cao, Junhui Zhou, Didi Li, Zhimin Ao
Summary: This study investigates the effect of water vapor on the oxidation of formaldehyde using a single-atom catalyst. The results show that water vapor can lower the energy required to form crucial intermediates, thereby promoting the oxidation reaction. Additionally, water vapor delays the entrance of oxygen into the reaction, sustaining the catalytic cycle. This study provides important insights into the role of water in the oxidation of formaldehyde.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chunyang Nie, Jinlong Wang, Bihai Cai, Bo Lai, Shaobin Wang, Zhimin Ao
Summary: This review discusses the recent advances of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) based materials as effective catalysts in persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PS-AOPs). MoS2, as a polymorphic layered material, shows variable physicochemical properties and can be used as a cocatalyst/catalyst to activate persulfate. The review compares the properties of different MoS2 polytypes and their applications in PS-AOPs, and also addresses modifications on MoS2 and the persulfate activation processes.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunke Wang, Yige Zhao, Kangli Liu, Shaobin Wang, Neng Li, Guosheng Shao, Feng Wang, Peng Zhang
Summary: This study achieved a precisely controllable phase evolution from 2H-MoSe2 to 1T-MoSe2 in MoSe2 through in situ Li ions intercalation. The definite functional relationship between cut-off voltage and phase structure was identified for phase engineering. The prepared sulfur host (CNFs/1T-MoSe2) exhibited high charge density, strong polysulfides adsorption, and catalytic kinetics. Li-S cells based on this sulfur host showed good cyclic stability and high specific capacity.
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)