Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyun Li, Lulu Li, Zijun Zhou, Ting Li, Ji An, Shirong Zhang, Xiaoxun Xu, Yulin Pu, Guiyin Wang, Yongxia Jia, Xiaojing Liu, Yun Li
Summary: The study assessed the differences in sources, pollution levels, and source-oriented human health risks (HHR) of potentially toxic element (PTE) pollution in urban soils across different urban intensity areas. The results showed that traffic activities and atmospheric deposition were major contributors to PTE pollution in medium and high urbanization intensity areas, while all sources had relatively similar contributions in low urbanization intensity areas. Cd was identified as the most polluting element, with the highest pollution levels in high urbanization intensity areas. The source-oriented assessment of HHR revealed that atmospheric deposition was the primary contributor to carcinogenic risk for children, while agricultural activities, traffic activities, and atmospheric deposition were the main contributors for adults in different urban intensity areas.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhong Zhuang, Zidong Mi, Lingxuan Kong, Qi Wang, Andreas H. Schweiger, Yanan Wan, Huafen Li
Summary: Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a popular global beverage. Research has found potential toxic elements in tea leaves and infusion that may impact human health. Except for green tea, other tea types exhibit low leachability of Cd, As, Pb, and Cr in tea infusion.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Md. Badiuzzaman Khan, Shamsunnahar Setu, Niger Sultana, Sneha Gautam, Bilkis Ara Begum, Mohammed Abdus Salam, Yeasmin Nahar Jolly, Shirin Akter, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Badal Chandro Shil, Sadea Afrin
Summary: The study assessed the composition, health risk, and sources of trace elements in road dust from major metropolitan cities in Bangladesh. The research found that K, Fe, Ca, Ti, Mn, Zr, Sr, Zn, Rb, Cr, Cu, Pb, Y, As, and Ni were present in the highest concentrations. The contamination factor was highest near a steel manufacturing company due to increased traffic. The pollution load index was generally low, indicating that the road dust was not heavily polluted.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lorenzo Massimi, Eva Pietrantonio, Maria Luisa Astolfi, Silvia Canepari
Summary: This study conducted a spatial analysis to evaluate the health risks associated with exposure to potentially toxic trace elements (PTTEs) in inhalable particulate matter (PM10) in Terni, Italy. Through chemical fractionation and positive matrix factorization methods, the key pollution sources were identified and quantitative risk apportionment was carried out. Using ordinary kriging interpolation, the risks were mapped to the entire study area, allowing for better planning of control strategies to reduce pollutant concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kai Xiao, Xiaoqing Yao, Xi Zhang, Ning Fu, Qiuhong Shi, Xiaorui Meng, Xuechang Ren
Summary: This study investigated the potential toxic elements (PTEs) in road dust in Jiayuguan, the largest steel-producing city in Northwest China. The results showed that the highest concentrations of PTEs were found in the local road dust samples, with manganese, barium, zinc, and chromium being the most prevalent. Selenium was highly enriched and polluted, possibly due to human activities and coal combustion. The sources of PTEs in road dust samples included both natural and industrial sources, as well as coal and oil combustion. The study also revealed non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks associated with these elements, with children being more vulnerable to the non-carcinogenic risks and a certain area showing a carcinogenic risk related to chromium contamination from a local abandoned chromate plant.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Han-Zhi Wang, Li-Mei Cai, Qiu-Shuang Wang, Guo-Cheng Hu, Lai-Guo Chen
Summary: Large-scale industrial activities emit potentially toxic elements (PTEs) which can have adverse effects on ecosystems and human health, with high contamination levels near smelters. Smelting emissions and transportation activities are the main pollution sources, posing higher non-carcinogenic risks for children. Comprehensive risk assessments can effectively identify key pollutants and sources of pollution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junaid Ghani, Javed Nawab, Mohammad Eshaq Faiq, Sajid Ullah, Arshad Alam, Iftikhar Ahmad, Syed Weqas Ali, Sardar Khan, Imran Ahmad, Asim Muhammad, Syed Aziz Ur Rahman, Muhammad Abbas, Abdur Rashid, Shah Zaib Hasan, Amir Hamza
Summary: Contamination of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in children's park soils in 12 major cities of Pakistan poses potential health risks to the local population. The concentration of nickel exceeded permissible limits, while other PTEs were within acceptable levels. The contamination sources include industrial emissions, fossil fuel combustion, vehicular emissions, wastewater irrigation, solid waste disposal, and natural soil parent materials. Mitigation measures and strict enforcement of environmental regulations are recommended.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunyu Dong, Hao Zhang, Haichan Yang, Zhaoxia Wei, Naiming Zhang, Li Bao
Summary: This study evaluated the contamination levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in arable soils in Baoshan City, China, and found that the concentrations of Cd, Cu, and Zn exceeded background values. The sources of contamination were analyzed, with industrial and traffic sources contributing the most. Therefore, stricter control of industrial PTE emissions and increased awareness to protect farmland near roads are necessary.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Yu, Xinwei Lu, Xinyao Fan, Peng Fan, Ling Zuo, Yufan Yang, Lingqing Wang
Summary: The study in a residential area in Xi'an, China revealed high concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in dust mainly originating from traffic and construction sources, posing moderate ecological risk with low carcinogenic risk for adults and children.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yeasmin N. Jolly, Sadia A. Surovi, Sheikh M. Mizanur Rahman, Jamiul Kabir, Shirin Akter, Khan M. Mamun, Arafat Rahman
Summary: Contamination of fish species with potential toxic elements has received attention worldwide, and this study focused on the accumulation, origin, and health implications of various elements in fish species collected from the heavily polluted river Buriganga in Bangladesh. The study found that the levels of these elements in the fish species were generally within the recommended values, except for a few elements which exceeded the limits. The main sources of these elements were identified as anthropogenic activities and natural sources. The study also highlighted the potential health risks associated with the consumption of these fish species, particularly for children.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Young Su Lee, Young Kwon Kim, Eunhwa Choi, Hyeri Jo, Hyeseung Hyun, Seung-Muk Yi, Jae Young Kim
Summary: This study investigated the emission sources and health risks of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Siheung, Republic of Korea, a middle-sized industrial city. By using a positive matrix factorization model, 10 sources of PM2.5 were identified, and the health risks associated with each source were assessed. The study found that the risks from coal combustion, heavy oil industry, and traffic exceeded the benchmark, highlighting the need for risk reduction measures. Non-carcinogenic risks were found to be low, but future research should consider additional factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bei Yuan, Hanlin Cao, Ping Du, Jie Ren, Juan Chen, Hao Zhang, Yunhui Zhang, Huilong Luo
Summary: This study conducted a case study in Daye City, China to explore the pollution characteristics, potential sources, and human health risks of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soils. Indices including pollution factor (PF), pollution load index (PLI), and geo-accumulation index (Igeo) were used to assess PTE pollution. The study found that Cd had the highest value among the detected PTEs and 82.93% of the sampling sites had moderate pollution levels, with Cd having the highest mean Igeo value (2.30). Four potential sources were determined, including natural sources, industrial activities, mineral exploitation and smelting, and Cu-related mining and smelting activities. The probabilistic health risk assessment showed negligible non-carcinogenic risks for populations. Overall, this study provides scientific information for environmental managers to manage soil PTE pollution through the effective management of anthropogenic sources.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueping Wang, Lingqing Wang, Qian Zhang, Tao Liang, Jing Li, Hans Chr Bruun Hansen, Sabry M. Shaheen, Vasileios Antoniadis, Nanthi Bolan, Joerg Rinklebe
Summary: The impact of land use type on the content and risk of potentially toxic elements in the soils of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is significant. Anthropogenic activities, such as industrial discharge and agricultural inputs, have greatly influenced the PTE contents and risk. This study provides important insights into the ecological and human health risks associated with land use in this region.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yefeng Jiang, Huading Shi, Lina Yi, Songchao Chen, Yin Zhou, Jieliang Cheng, Mingxiang Huang, Zhou Shi
Summary: By analyzing 188 peer-reviewed articles published between 2004 and 2022, it was found that potentially toxic elements in soils from industrial and mining sites in China pose a public health risk. The concentrations of eight elements, including As, Cd, Hg, and Pb, were significantly higher than background values, and a considerable proportion of the examined sites exceeded soil risk screening values. The study also demonstrated the ecological and health risks associated with these elements, highlighting the need for control measures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Wang, Xiaomei Chen, Deqin Yu, Lixia Zhang, Jining Wang, Jianshu Lv
Summary: PTE pollution is a global environmental issue, and source apportionment and spatial distribution of soil PTEs are essential for soil management. FA-NNC can effectively identify quantitative sources of soil PTEs, while SPDE is a more accurate geostatistical technique compared to SGS for simulating the spatial patterns of soil PTEs. Natural sources dominate the contents of certain PTEs, while anthropogenic activities also play a significant role in the accumulation of others.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lihong Ge, Wei Lai, Yilin Deng, Jian Bao, Bo Ouyang, Huaming Li
Summary: This study investigates how the in situ dissolution of MoO42- in CoMoO4 boosts surface reconstruction, leading to the formation of Co3O4/CoMoO4 and CoOOH/CoMoO4 heterostructures. The surface reconstruction has positive effects on the catalytic activities of oxygen evolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Shuo Gao, Li-Hong Ge, Yu-Ming Zhao, Pei Li, Yao-Yin Li, Wei Zhao
Summary: miR-143-3p maintains the stemness of hSCAPs and negatively modulates their differentiation by directly targeting NFIC. Inhibition of miR-143-3p may represent a potential strategy to promote the regeneration of damaged tooth roots.
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lihong Ge, Yuli Huang, Qian Ma, Yu Wang, Rui Yang, Xinyu Yang, Yan Chen, Yuzhi Miao, Yong Zuo
Summary: Dipping grass carp fillets in certain acid solutions can effectively mitigate fish softening, inhibit cathepsin activity, and improve lysosome stability, thus protecting myosin and actin from degradation and dissociation and enhancing muscle tissue integrity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Quantum Science & Technology
Wei-Feng Zhou, Li-Li Ge, Zi-Xin Huang, Li-Zhen Jiang, Xiao-yu Chen
Summary: In this article, we provide necessary and sufficient conditions for the full separability of four-qubit GHZ and W mixed states using entanglement witnesses. We also present a method for constructing optimal product states.
QUANTUM INFORMATION PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Shi-Qi Chen, Li-Juan Ge, Guo-Qing Chen, Wen-Juan He, Juan-Juan Guo, Yan Li, Lin Shi, Yan-Li Cheng
Summary: This study found a high incidence of language development disorder in children in Ningxia, with neonatal factors being the primary cause. The majority of affected children had definite intrauterine and perinatal high-risk factors or neonatal diseases.
TRANSLATIONAL PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Zhao, Liya Ge, Grzegorz Lisak
Summary: A simple method to synthesize BiONS without the use of halogens or other metalloids was developed and successfully applied in developing a palladium sensor, demonstrating its potential for on-site process control of complex industrial samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Afsar Khan, Abdul Naeem, Tahira Mahmood, Nisar Muhammad, Shafqat Hussain
Summary: This study reports a water-stable poly(vinyl pyrrolidone)-functionalized manganese oxide material for the adsorption of methyl orange azo dye. The composite material has a larger surface area and shows improved adsorption performance. The adsorption time decreases with increasing initial dye concentration, and the flow rate affects the adsorption and saturation time.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Xiaoqiang Jia, Li Ge, Yunfei Li, Jun Liu, Biying Zhou
Summary: Network Function Virtualization (NFV), as a key technology for next-generation communication, provides resource flexibility and improved network performance. The resource scheduling for Virtual Network Function Service Chain (VNF-SC) mapping is a crucial challenge in NFV. A multiobjective model was established to optimize the service path construction problem, and the proposed algorithm showed superior performance in simulation experiments.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS & MOBILE COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nisar Muhammad, Liya Ge, Wei Ping Chan, Afsar Khan, Mohammad Nafees, Grzegorz Lisak
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different pyrolysis temperatures on the properties and performance of biochars derived from green waste. The results showed that increasing the pyrolysis temperature led to changes in physicochemical and structural properties, as well as improved adsorption performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuhui Liu, Yaning Lu, Shuang Zhang, Xiaoyan Li, Zhibin Zhang, Liya Ge, MengYu Chang, Yunhai Liu, Grzegorz Lisak, Sheng Deng
Summary: In this study, an amphiphilic ligand NND was successfully synthesized and used to enhance the adsorption capacity of MoS2 particles for UO22+ by replacing H2O through hydrogen bonding. The NND-modified MoS2 showed higher adsorption capacity and stronger stability under extreme conditions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lek Hong Lim, Preston Tan, Wei Ping Chan, Andrei Veksha, Teik-Thye Lim, Grzegorz Lisak, Wen Liu
Summary: Waste-to-Energy through MSW incineration is an effective waste management strategy, but it releases CO2 and produces ash. This study explores the use of ash-derived sorbents for CO2 capture. The analysis shows that the addition of certain fuels increases the cost of electricity, but also reduces CO2 emissions. Optimizing energy-intensive processes and policy support are important for further improvement and adoption of negative emission technologies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Satya Brat Tiwari, Thomas J. N. Hooper, Andrei Veksha, Wei Ping Chan, Xunchang Fei, Wen Liu, Grzegorz Lisak, Teik-Thye Lim
Summary: This study investigated the leaching of phosphorus from sewage sludge (SS) using alkaline treatment, with the addition of alum sludge (AS) and acidic pretreatment. The results showed that the addition of AS improved the recovery efficiency of phosphorus during alkaline leaching, and acidic pretreatment prevented the loss of inorganic phosphorus. This method can be applied globally to improve phosphorus leaching efficiency from SS and achieve dual waste management.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chat How Joewin Koh Yang, Guicai Liu, Wei Ping Chan, Ya Zhao, Mei Ping Vernette Chin, Wen Liu, Teik Thye Lim, Grzegorz Lisak
Summary: The utilization of ferric sludge as an oxygen carrier (OC) for chemical looping combustion (CLC) of municipal solid waste (MSW) syngas was explored. The performance of ferric sludge in CLC and simultaneous HCl removal was evaluated and compared with iron ore as a benchmarked OC. The results showed that ferric sludge performed better than iron ore in terms of syngas combustion efficiency and HCl removal. Temperature comparison revealed that ferric sludge performed better at lower CLC temperature. Agglomeration was observed when ferric sludge was used in extended CLC cycles, but it was reduced when inert alpha-Al2O3 support was used.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Afsar Khan, Abdul Naeem, Nisar Muhammad, Shafqat Hussain, Ishrat Jamil, Irfan Shah
Summary: Although biosorption is a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and straightforward technology for removing toxic metals from water solutions, there are still some barriers limiting its commercialization. Numerous articles and patents have been published annually to enhance the economic and effective aspects of this technology. This review focuses on the biosorption of manganese ions (Mn2+) and nickel ions (Ni2+) from water solutions, highlighting various biosorbents with high efficiency in removing these toxic ions. The biosorbents include algal biomass, fungal biomass, Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces, green tomato husk, corncob biomass, coconut shells, bacteria, Birbira leaves, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, maize stalks, crab shell particles, macroalgae Fucus vesiculosus, and rice bran. These biosorbents exhibit excellent adsorption capacities, particularly the algal and fungal biomasses. The review also discusses the pH, kinetics, initial concentration, temperature, thermodynamics, and isotherm application for biosorption of manganese ions (Mn2+) and nickel ions (Ni2+).
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Rochelle Silva, Ke Zhao, Ruiyu Ding, Wei Ping Chan, Mingpeng Yang, Jane Si Qi Yip, Grzegorz Lisak
Summary: This study improves the performance of heavy metal sensitive electrodes by modifying paper substrates with an ion-selective membrane, eliminating adsorption sites and improving detection limits of the sensors.
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)
