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Chemistry, Applied
Aleksandra D. Masulovic, Jelena M. Ladarevic, Aleksandra M. Ivanovska, Stevan Lj Stupar, Marija B. Vukcevic, Mirjana M. Kostic, Dusan Z. Mijin
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of nine 6-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pyridinium-2-pyridone based azo dyes, eight of which are novel, are reported in this study. The dyes demonstrate good water solubility in an alkaline environment, contrary to traditional arylazo pyridone dyes. The study suggests the synthesized compounds are most suitable for dyeing wool and diacetate fabrics at a pH of 8.5, with good to excellent UV protection observed in most dyed fabrics and good washing fastness in dyed diacetate.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna M. Grabarz, Borys Osmialowski
Summary: This study extensively analyzes the predictive power of time-dependent density functional theory in determining excited-state properties of fluorescent dyes. The MN15 functional outperforms others in accurately predicting vertical excitation energies. Different functionals show varying levels of accuracy in determining ground- and excited-state dipole moments for different dye groups.
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Chemistry, Physical
Peng Gao, Zonghang Liu, Fuchun Zhang
Summary: This study systematically solved the electronic structure of Li-doped g-C2N monolayer and evaluated its performance in hydrogen storage using DFT computational studies. The results showed that Li-doped g-C2N has high hydrogen storage capacity and its performance can be further enhanced through modifications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Gao, Xihao Chen, Jiwen Li, Yue Wang, Ya Liao, Shichang Liao, Guangyu Zhu, Yuebin Tan, Fuqiang Zhai
Summary: Density functional theory calculations were used to investigate the electronic structure and hydrogen storage performance of aluminum-doped g-CN material. The results showed that the doped aluminum atoms form chemical bonds and transfer partial charge with pyridinic nitrogen atoms, enabling polarization of H2 molecules and their adsorption. Each supercell can accommodate up to 24 H2 molecules, with a hydrogen storage capacity of 6.15 wt%. The study demonstrates the potential of aluminum-doped g-CN material for efficient hydrogen storage.
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Chemistry, Applied
Thibault Pariat, Pauline M. Verite, Denis Jacquemin, Julien Massue, Gilles Ulrich
Summary: A dual-emissive fluorophore, HBBODipic, with an Excited-State Intramolecular Proton Transfer (ESIPT) process has been described. It has been used for generating panchromatic white-emission and ratiometric detection of substrates.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zirui Yan, Yaofang Zhang, Weimin Kang, Nanping Deng, Yingwen Pan, Wei Sun, Jian Ni, Xiaoying Kang
Summary: Gas sensors are vital in industry and daily life, and different types of sensors are developed for various situations. Titanium dioxide, with its outstanding properties and wide applications in fields such as dyes and photocatalysis, plays a significant role. Researchers are using modern computers to simulate and study sensors, opening up new possibilities for research. The combination of simulation and calculation helps to understand reaction mechanisms, improve gas sensor material design, and respond to different gas environments. This paper reviews the experimental and computational aspects of TiO2 and describes future research directions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Quazi Shafayat Hossain, Shahran Ahmed, Sadiq Shahriyar Nishat, Md. Zarif Hossain, M. N. I. Khan, Tarique Hasan, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Mahmuda Hakim, Ishtiaque M. Syed, Khandker Saadat Hossain, Imtiaz Ahmed
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive density functional theory (DFT) based ab initio study of copper bismuth oxide (CuBi2O4) was conducted in combination with experimental observations. The results showed that the as-synthesized samples had high phase purity and similar particle sizes. The DFT derived phonon density of states and elastic tensor simulations confirmed the structural and dynamic stability of the material. The band gap underestimation was eliminated by tuning the U and the Hartree-Fock exact-exchange mixing parameter in hybrid functionals. The as-synthesized CuBi2O4 demonstrated high photocatalytic efficiency in degrading methylene blue dye.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Henri Brunner, Masahiro Ikeshita, Takashi Tsuno
Summary: The study revealed that the rotation about the C-alpha-C' bond and the pyramidalization of the sp(2)-hybridized carbon atom are part of a common molecular motion, extending the analysis to various types of compounds. Scatter plots of psi/theta for individual structures showed wavelike patterns during a 360-degree rotation of Cβ about the C-alpha-C' bond, and the pyramidalization of the sp(2)-hybridized group can disrupt the planarity of phenyl rings. Density functional theory calculations confirmed the findings from the CSD search.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
K. L. Salcedo Rodriguez, J. J. Melo Quintero, C. E. Rodriguez Torres, L. Errico
Summary: In this study, the structural, electronic, magnetic, and hyperfine properties of two Fe-Al spinel oxides, FeAl2O4 and Fe2AlO4, were investigated using Density Functional Theory calculations. The calculations revealed the preference of Al ions for octahedral cationic sites and predicted both oxides to possess semiconductor nature. The lowest energy structure of FeAl2O4 was determined to be an antiferromagnetic normal spinel, while Fe2AlO4 exhibited a net magnetic moment. The results were validated through comparison with experimental Mossbauer data.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eleonora Pavoni, Elaheh Mohebbi, Davide Mencarelli, Pierluigi Stipa, Emiliano Laudadio, Luca Pierantoni
Summary: This study focuses on investigating and comparing different polymorphs and doping percentages of HfO2 systems. Density functional theory methods are used to optimize the geometry and study the optical properties of the systems. The effects of doping Y elements are analyzed and compared with experimental data. The results show that Y doping affects the formation energy and optical properties of HfO2 polymorphs. With a doping percentage not exceeding 12%, a stabilization of the cubic phase fraction and an increase of the dielectric constant are observed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nadiyah Alshammari, James A. Platts
Summary: Ionic effects play a significant role in the energy balance of peptide conformations, primarily through the formation of multiple cation-oxygen contacts in the alpha-sheet form. This effect is highly dependent on the sequence of peptides and the type of ions present, with some peptides favoring alpha-sheet while others favor 13-strand under the same conditions.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Anup Kumar Mandia, Bhaskaran Muralidharan, Jung-Hae Choi, Seung-Cheol Lee, Satadeep Bhattacharjee
Summary: The module calculates the mobility and conductivity of semiconducting materials using Rode's algorithm with good agreement to experimental results, and shows favorable improvement compared to the RTA method.
COMPUTER PHYSICS COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katharina C. L. Bauerfeind, Thomas Bredow
Summary: This study calculates the band energies and band edge positions of the most stable surface of zinc ferrite ZnFe2O4 using density functional theory. The effects of Fe- and Zn-rich environments, cation exchange, and solvation on the band positions are investigated. The calculated results confirm the low activity of ZnFe2O4 and its dependence on preparation conditions. The band gaps range from 1.5 to 2.9 eV, consistent with previous theoretical work and experiments.
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anastasia M. Kutskaya, Semyon A. Serkov, Vladimir V. Voronin, Maria S. Ledovskaya, Mikhail Polynski
Summary: This study investigates the synthesis of isoxazoles through cycloaddition reactions and demonstrates the insignificant impact of substituent effects in the addition of benzyl vinyl ether to nitrile oxides. The proposed methodology for synthesizing substituted isoxazolines and isoxazoles shows promising results.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aleksei Vasilievich Goncharov, Chibisov Andrey Chibisov
Summary: Designing stable quantum computers requires understanding the physical processes of ultrathin germanium layers, including atomic structure, electron density, and magnetic and quantum states. The study found that, even without holes, the total spin of the germanium layers follows the quantum state |1> in the negative pressure range. Hole states are predominantly localized in the volume structure of the layers, where magnetic states show a repetition period of 2a along the elongation axis of the slab.
ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Andrea M. Nikolic, Jelena Stanic, Matija Zlatar, Maja Gruden, Boban Andelkovic, Zivota Selakovic, Vladimir Ajdacic, Igor M. Opsenica
Summary: The Pd-catalyzed N-arylation method was used to synthesize eighteen N,1-diaryl-1H-tetrazol-5-amine derivatives, with the suppression of Dimroth rearrangement. Through comprehensive experiments, NMR analysis, and DFT calculations, it was found that the Dimroth rearrangement is thermodynamically controlled and depends on the stability of the corresponding isomers. Further investigations revealed that the opening of the tetrazole ring is the rate-determining step in the mechanism.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Stefan M. Pavlovic, Dalibor M. Marinkovic, Milan D. Kostic, Davor R. Loncarevic, Ljiljana Mojovic, Miroslav Stankovic, Vlada B. Veljkovic
Summary: Lignite coal fly ash was converted into a pure cancrinite zeolitic material and used as a support for calcium oxide catalyst derived from waste chicken eggshells. The catalyst showed high activity in the methanolysis of sunflower oil, with optimal reaction conditions achieved using a catalyst concentration of 4 wt% at a temperature of 60 degrees C. The structural and morphological characterization indicated the presence of strong active sites suitable for reactions with bulky organic compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sladana Durdic, Vesna Stankovic, Filip Vlahovic, Milos Ognjanovic, Kurt Kalcher, Dragan Manojlovic, Jelena Mutic, Dalibor M. Stankovic
Summary: L-DOPA, a precursor of dopamine used in Parkinson's disease treatment, requires accurate concentration monitoring. This study presents the development of an electrochemical sensor using carboxylated single-wall carbon nanotubes decorated with SiO2 coated-Nd2O3 nanoparticles for L-DOPA detection. The sensor shows linear response, low detection limit, fast response time, and good reproducibility in detecting L-DOPA concentration.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nevena Stevanovic, Matija Zlatar, Irena Novakovic, Andrej Pevec, Dusanka Radanovic, Ivana Z. Matic, Marija Dordic Crnogorac, Tatjana Stanojkovic, Miroslava Vujcic, Maja Gruden, Dusan Sladic, Katarina Andelkovic, Iztok Turel, Bozidar Cobeljic
Summary: In this study, Cu(II), Mn(II) and Zn(II) complexes with a specific ligand were synthesized and characterized. The complexes exhibited varying antimicrobial activity against bacteria, yeasts, and a fungal strain. In cytotoxicity tests, the Cu(II) and Mn(II) complexes showed significant anti-cancer activity, with the Mn(II) complex demonstrating selectivity towards tumor cells.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marko D. Radovanovic, Marija S. Ristic, Matija Zlatar, Frank W. Heinemann, Zoran D. Matovic
Summary: In this study, one isomer (trans(O-5)-Na[Rh(ED3AP)]center dot 3H(2)O) was synthesized and characterized using single crystal X-ray analysis, IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Computational analysis of both isomers showed consistent results. The more stable isomer was found to be trans(O-5), which was also observed in the synthesis. Excited state energy calculations correlated well with the UV-Vis spectra, particularly using the OPBE functional. Both isomers exhibited a strongly delocalized structure based on natural bonding orbital analysis. The trans(O5) geometry provided significant stabilization to the entire system and was the only isomer present in the reaction mixture.
JOURNAL OF THE SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Darinka Darmanovic, Dusanka Radanovic, Mima Jevtovic, Iztok Turel, Andrej Pevec, Milos Milcic, Maja Gruden, Matija Zlatar, Natasa Dordevic, Katarina Andelkovic, Bozidar Cobeljic
Summary: Two Co(III) complexes with condensation products of thiosemicarbazide and 2-acetylthiazole and the condensation product of 2-acetylpyridine and Girard's P reagent have been synthesized and characterized. The coordination preferences of these ligands towards Co(III) ion have been investigated using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, NMR, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. DFT calculations were also performed to further elucidate the coordination modes of the ligands.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ksenija Milosevic, Davor Loncarevic, Tihana Mudrinic, Melina Kalagasidis Krusic, Jasmina Dostanic
Summary: In this study, a g-C3N4/titanate heterojunction photocatalyst was prepared by a one-step calcination route from melamine and hydrothermally prepared titanates. The photocatalyst was characterized by XRD, SEM, and N-2 physisorption analysis. The photoactivity of the synthesized photocatalyst was evaluated by degrading methylene blue and orange G dyes under solar and visible light irradiation. The degradation of methylene blue was examined under different reaction conditions to assess the influence of initial concentration, catalyst loading, and pH.
JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tina P. Andrejevic, Ivana Aleksic, Jakob Kljun, Marta Pockaj, Matija Zlatar, Sandra Vojnovic, Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic, Iztok Turel, Milos I. Djuran, Biljana D. Glisic
Summary: Dimethyl 6-(pyrazine-2-yl)pyridine-3,4-dicarboxylate (py-2pz) was used as a ligand to synthesize new copper(II) and silver(I) complexes. The structures of the complexes were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, revealing the bidentate coordination mode of py-2pz to the metal ions. Silver(I) complexes showed good antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. The binding affinity of the complexes with DNA and protein was studied to understand their antimicrobial mechanism. The copper(II) complexes exhibited biomimetic catalytic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aleksandar Mijajlovic, Milos Ognjanovic, Dragan Manojlovic, Filip Vlahovic, Sladana Durdic, Vesna Stankovic, Dalibor Stankovic
Summary: There are 10 million people with Parkinson's disease worldwide. The most effective medication for the disease is levodopa (L-DOPA), but long-term consumption leads to side effects, necessitating the monitoring of its concentrations. This study developed a new electrochemical sensor using Eu2O3@Cr2O3 composite nanoparticles to detect L-DOPA.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sladana Durdic, Filip Vlahovic, Milan Markicevic, Jelena Mutic, Dragan Manojlovic, Vesna Stankovic, L'ubomir Svorc, Dalibor Stankovic
Summary: A screen-printed diamond electrode coupled with a point-of-care platform was used for the electrochemical determination of pterostilbene. The oxidation of pterostilbene was found to be pH-dependent, and the most probable reactive site of the analyte was determined using DFT-based reactivity descriptors. The optimized differential pulse voltammetry method showed excellent selectivity and nanomolar-level detection limits for pterostilbene.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Marko Stojickov, Matija Zlatar, Paolo Pio Mazzeo, Alessia Bacchi, Dusanka Radovanovic, Nevena Stevanovic, Mima Jevtovic, Irena Novakovic, Katarina Andelkovic, Dusan Sladic, Bozidar Cobeljic, Maja Gruden
Summary: Fe(III) and Mn(II) complexes with a thiosemicarbazone ligand have been synthesized and characterized. The coordination environments and ground states of the complexes differ, with Fe(III) adopting a distorted octahedral geometry and a doublet ground state, while Mn(II) has a distorted trigonal-prismatic coordination environment and a sextet ground state. DFT calculations provide insights into the spin states, and the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the complexes correlate with their electronic structures.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Temiloluwa T. Adejumo, Marianna Danopoulou, Leandros P. Zorba, Andrej Pevec, Matija Zlatar, Dusanka Radanovic, Milica Savic, Maja Gruden, Katarina K. Andelkovic, Iztok Turel, Bozidar Cobeljic, Georgios C. Vougioukalakis
Summary: Two new Zn(II) complexes with tridentate hydrazone-based ligands were synthesized and characterized. These complexes exhibited good catalytic activity in the KA(2) coupling reaction, leading to the synthesis of compounds with unique applications. DFT calculations successfully explained the correlation between the electronic structure of the complexes and their catalytic reactivity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Milica Hadnadjev-Kostic, Djurdjica Karanovic, Tatjana Vulic, Jasmina Dostanic, Davor Loncarevic
Summary: This study focuses on the simple, safe, non-toxic, and eco-friendly synthesis and characterization of ZnFe-mixed metal oxides, and their correlation with functional properties. The synthesized mixed oxides showed improved photocatalytic activity after thermal treatment, mainly due to the formation of the spinel-structured ZnFe2O4 phase. These photocatalysts also exhibited the highest efficiency at the natural pH (6.8), in accordance with green synthesis principles.
GREEN PROCESSING AND SYNTHESIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mima Jevtovic, Andrej Pevec, Iztok Turel, Dusanka Radanovic, Milos Milcic, Maja Gruden, Matija Zlatar, Dragana Mitic, Katarina Andelkovic, Bozidar Cobeljic
Summary: In this study, the properties of nickel(II) thiosemicarbazone and nickel(III) hydrazone complexes were investigated. Different structural and electronic properties were found depending on the oxidation state of nickel. This research provides insight into the fundamental properties and structure of Ni(III) hydrazone complexes.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matija Zlatar, Filip Vlahovic, Dragana Mitic, Mario Zlatovic, Maja Gruden
JOURNAL OF THE SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
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)