Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mengke Song, Yicheng Su, Longfei Jiang, Ke Peng, Jinling Li, Sisi Liu, Yingtao Sun, Chang-Er Chen, Chunling Luo
Summary: This study utilized the DGT technique to determine the bioavailability of antibiotics in soil and compared the results with plant uptake, soil solutions, and solvent extraction methods. The results showed that DGT had predictive capability for plant uptake of antibiotics and the bioavailability varied in different soils.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Darren J. Koppel, Gwilym A. Price, Kathryn E. Brown, Merrin S. Adams, Catherine K. King, Damian B. Gore, Dianne F. Jolley
Summary: Metal contaminants in Antarctic soils show varied concentrations and activities in different extraction agents, while the DGT method can provide environmentally relevant measurements of metal contaminant lability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheng Yao, Feifei Che, Xia Jiang, Zhihao Wu, Junyi Chen, Kun Wang
Summary: The study revealed that under the influence of pollutants discharged by textile plants, the concentrations of antimony compounds in the sediment of shallow lakes are relatively high. Antimony was found to be immobile in the oxygen-rich layer, but released along with other elements in the anoxic environment, depending on the redox conditions and the labile antimony content in the sediment. The mobility of antimony in shallow lakes and wetland sediments should be carefully considered when assessing the potential ecological risks.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yixuan Liang, Hanbing Li, Sumei Li, Sha Chen
Summary: Antibiotics, widely used in human and veterinary medicine, are persistent organic compounds that contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance in microbes. This review discusses the use of o-DGT technology to study the behavior of antibiotics in different environmental media. It compares different agarose diffusive gel and binding agents, explores the feasibility of o-DGT in water and soil, and analyzes the potential of using o-DGT in sediment for antibiotic measurements.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rachel Martins de Barros, Juliette Rougerie, Robin Guibal, Sophie Lissalde, Remy Buzier, Stephane Simon, Gilles Guibaud
Summary: In this study, the performances of L-DGT, conventional DGT, and POCIS were compared for monitoring organic contaminants. The results showed that L-DGT had advantages in sensitivity and robustness during field deployment compared to the conventional DGT. POCIS had the highest sensitivity, but both L-DGT and DGT provided more reliable determination of time-weighted average concentrations (CW). L-DGT was more suitable for low-contaminated contexts requiring higher sensitivity, while POCIS remained the most suitable passive sampler for qualitative evaluation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaowen Ji, Jonathan K. Challis, Markus Brinkmann
Summary: Diffusive Gradient in Thin Films (DGT) for organics has gained attention for studying chemical dynamics, but faces limitations in outer filter membrane and configuration, requiring further investigation; the impact of biofouling on DGT for organics needs systematic study; using DGT combined with bioassays to predict environmental mixtures' effects on biota shows promise for future research.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Po Wang, Bowen Du, Jayme Smith, Wenjian Lao, Charles S. Wong, Eddy Y. Zeng
Summary: A passive sampler based on organic-diffusive gradients in thin films (o-DGT) was developed for monitoring microcystins (MCs) in waterbodies, showing effectiveness in assessing dissolved MCs. o-DGT demonstrated a lower time-weighted average MC concentration compared to grab sampling, indicating its potential limitations in capturing total MC levels in waterbodies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karelys Umbria-Salinas, Astolfo Valero, Monica Wallner-Kersanach, Carlos Ferreira de Andrade, Maria Josefa Santos Yabe, Julio Cesar Wasserman, Katia Naomi Kuroshima, Hao Zhang
Summary: The study assessed seasonal variations in the concentrations of labile fractions of metals in shipyards located in estuarine areas on the Brazilian subtropical coast, indicating shipyards as hotspots of trace metals where Ecological Risk Assessment should be carried out.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liying Yan, Qiuyu Rong, Hao Zhang, Kevin C. Jones, Yanying Li, Jun Luo
Summary: A new DGT device and analytical technique were developed to sample and quantify glucocorticoids in aquatic systems. The device showed independent performance under various environmental conditions and demonstrated reliability for monitoring glucocorticoids in natural waters. The development of this new technique will contribute to a better understanding of the behavior and fate of these compounds in aquatic environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongmei Cao, Qingwei Bu, Qingshan Li, Xiaohong Gao, Huaijun Xie, Wenwen Gong, Xiaoxiao Wang, Lei Yang, Jianfeng Tang
Summary: This study developed passive sampling devices called diffusive gradients in thin films (DGTs) for sampling pharmaceuticals in surface waters. The results showed that the HLB-DGT devices exhibited good performance and their results were comparable to conventional grab sampling. Additionally, the study expanded the monitoring range to include three antiviral drugs used for COVID-19 treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Han Wang, Ben Yu, Baochen Li, Ting Zhao, Yimin Cai, Yongming Luo, Haibo Zhang
Summary: This study found that the addition of PE microplastics in paddy soil and saline soil can promote the degradation of SMX, but has different effects on the bioaccessibility of SMX. The addition of PE microplastics in saline soil significantly reduces the bioaccessibility of SMX and increases the risk of SMX re-release.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaowen Ji, Jonathan K. Challis, Jenna Cantin, Ana S. Cardenas Perez, Yufeng Gong, John P. Giesy, Markus Brinkmann
Summary: Dynamic processes of organic contaminants in sediments have toxicological implications in aquatic systems. The study used DGT devices to measure the flux and exchange rates of antipsychotic compounds in sandy sediments. The results showed the continuous removal of these compounds from the sediments and their movement to the adjacent sediment solution. A dynamic model was used to determine the rate constants and distribution coefficients of the antipsychotics. The study highlights the importance of understanding the desorption kinetics of contaminants in sediments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siday Marrugo-Madrid, Manuel Salas-Moreno, Harry Gutierrez-Mosquera, Carlos Salazar-Camacho, Jose Marrugo-Negrete, Sergi Diez
Summary: To fulfill the requirements of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, it is important to monitor mercury contamination in freshwater ecosystems near artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) areas. This study examined the feasibility of using the diffusive gradient in thin-films (DGT) technique to detect and quantify labile mercury and other metals in a hard-to-reach gold mining district in Colombia. The results showed that the labile mercury concentrations were higher in abandoned mining ponds compared to the river water, and the labile concentrations of other metals were related to their proximity to ASGM activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Yue Gao, Chunyang Zhou, Josep Galceran, Carlos Rey-Castro, Jaume Puy, Willy Baeyens, Martine Leermakers
Summary: This article reviews the application of Diffusive Gradients in Thin-films (DGT) in environmental studies, focusing on oxyanions and platinum group elements (PGEs). It summarizes the recent analytical advances in the development and use of DGT for these target element groups, while also highlighting the remaining knowledge gaps.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ying Liu, Chen Tu, Jing Wei, Yuan Li, Changer Chen, Li Xu, Meng Mao, Yongming Luo
Summary: The environmental and human health risks of arsenic depend on its bioavailability in the soil. The Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGT) technology is a reliable method for analyzing bioavailable chemicals in waters, sediments, and farmland soils. This study applied DGT to evaluate the availability of arsenic in contaminated soil samples and analyzed its correlation with the Unified BRAGE method (UBM) assay. The study also developed a DGT-based prediction model for bioavailable arsenic. The results showed that considering bioavailability in risk assessments can improve accuracy and provide guidance for remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhi-Hua Dai, Dong-Xing Guan, Jochen Bundschuh, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: Phytohormones have beneficial effects in plants against metal(loid) toxicity by enhancing plant growth, increasing antioxidant capacity, promoting nutrient uptake, and decreasing metal(loid) accumulation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Qian Xiang, Dong Zhu, Min Qiao, Xiao-Ru Yang, Gang Li, Qing-Lin Chen, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal effects on bacterial networks and the relationship between bacterial networks and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil. The results showed that bacterial networks had lower complexity and stability in autumn, and a wider niche in summer. The co-occurrence networks among ARGs also varied with seasonal change, with higher topological features in summer. Nodes with higher centrality in the bacterial network were strongly related to major classes of ARGs. These findings provide new insights into antibiotic resistance management under environmental changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zufei Xiao, Ruixia Han, Jianqiang Su, Zhe Zhu, Yi Zhao, Qinglin Chen, Junyi Zhao, Gang Li, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of different amendment strategies (earthworm and/or silicon) on the alleviation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) using high-throughput qPCR. The results showed that earthworms and silicon fertilizers could reduce the absolute abundance of ARGs in rhizosphere soils. Mobile genetic elements were identified as the major factors enhancing ARGs transfers, and the treatment had a direct or indirect effect on ARGs. Our findings highlight the role of the rhizosphere effect in alleviating antibiotic resistance and suggest that silicon fertilizers, combined with earthworms, can be considered a sustainable and natural solution to mitigate the spread of high-risk ARGs in soil-plant systems. The results provide guidance for formulating strategies to halt the spread of ARGs in agroecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Azeem, Parimala Gnana Soundari Arockiam Jeyasundar, Amjad Ali, Luqman Riaz, Khalid S. Khan, Qaiser Hussain, Hafiz A. Kareem, Fakhar Abbas, Abdul Latif, Ali Majrashi, Esmat F. Ali, Ronghua Li, Sabry M. Shaheen, Gang Li, Zenqqiang Zhang, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: Cow bone-derived biochar can improve soil nutrient content and availability, enhance microbial biomass and bacterial gene abundance in smelter-contaminated soils, but higher doses may decrease microbial biomass and diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ran Han, Jia-Yi Chen, Si-Xue He, Chen-Jing Liu, Zhi-Hua Dai, Xue Liu, Yue Cao, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: This study found that the As-hyperaccumulator plant Pteris vittata effectively secretes phytate and utilizes phytate-P, especially under As exposure. The induced secretion and uptake of phytate and phytase by P. vittata promote its growth and As hyperaccumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Wu, Jun Ma, Dong Liu, Qiao Xu, Gang Li
Summary: In recent years, there has been growing attention towards the environmental behavior and influence of tire wear particles (TWPs) due to the increase in car ownership. Through a literature search on the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC), the research progress of TWPs was mapped from various perspectives. The number of publications in the TWP field has been increasing every year, with significant contributions from researchers in the USA and Europe, as well as from Chinese researchers. The most active journal in this field was Science of the Total Environment, with 54 relevant articles published. The research on TWPs was found to be interdisciplinary, primarily focused on Environmental Science, Atmospheric Meteorology Science, and Environmental Engineering. The research topics were mainly centered around suspended particulate matter, air pollution sources, and microplastics in the environment, with a shift in research hotspots from particulate matter to microplastics over time. Future research should focus on the origin, properties, transport and dispersion of TWPs in water, atmosphere, and soil environments, as well as analyze the environmental impacts and ecological risks.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiao Xu, Gang Li, Li Fang, Qian Sun, Ruixia Han, Zhe Zhu, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: Rapid urbanization leads to increased emission of tire wear particles (TWPs) and the contamination of a transformation product derived from tire antioxidant. The formation mechanisms of the transformation product, N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine-quinone (6PPD-Q), during the aging of TWPs in soils are poorly understood. This study reveals that biodegradation is the predominant fate of 6PPD-Q in soils, while anaerobic flooded conditions promote its formation, resulting in higher accumulation of 6PPD-Q in flooded soils compared to wet soils after 60 days of aging.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nan Zhang, Dingnan Lu, Huafeng Sheng, Jingjing Xia, Peiying Kan, Zhiyuan Yao, Huaihai Chen, Gang Li, David Z. Zhu, Hongzhi Liu
Summary: In this study, the accumulation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and pathogens in rural constructed wetlands (CWs) for wastewater treatment was explored using metagenomic sequencing and SourceTracker analysis. The results showed that the abundance of ARGs and pathogens increased in the effluent compared to the influent, indicating that CWs alone may not be sufficient in improving wastewater treatment in rural China.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaolong Li, Jing Huang, Rongqin Chen, Zhengkai You, Jiyu Peng, Qingcai Shi, Gang Li, Fei Liu
Summary: Rapid and accurate detection of agricultural soil chromium is crucial for soil pollution assessment. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a rapid and chemical-free method for hazardous metal analysis, but its detection is interfered by uncertainty and matrix effect. In this study, a strategy combining linear weighted network (LWNet) was proposed to reduce uncertainty, and the AWN-LWNet framework was proposed to reduce the matrix effect in two soil types. The results indicated that LWNet outperformed traditional machine learning and achieved an average relative error of 2.08% and 3.03% for yellow brown soil and lateritic red soil, respectively. AWN-LWNet was the optimal model to reduce matrix effect (ARE=4.12%). Besides, AWN-LWNet greatly reduced the number...
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhe Wang, Min Lv, Chu-Long Huang, Dong-Dong Zhang, Ruixia Han, Gang Li, Ling-Xin Chen
Summary: This study found that anthropogenic activities, such as urbanization and oil combustion, have a significant impact on the distribution and properties of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in intertidal sediments. The release of organic matters from urbanization and the combustion of oil contribute to the higher concentration of aromatic compounds in the sediments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua-Yuan Shangguan, Stefan Geisen, Zhi-Peng Li, Hai-Feng Yao, Gang Li, Martin F. Breed, Stefan Scheu, Xin Sun
Summary: This study investigated the impact of urbanization on soil protist communities and found that urban greenspaces harbor higher protist diversity compared to forests. The drivers of protist communities vary between functional groups and urban ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jin-Lei Yang, Albert L. Juhasz, Meng-Ya Li, Jing Ding, Xi-Mei Xue, Dongmei Zhou, Lena Q. Ma, Hong-Bo Li
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to arsenic, lead, and cadmium in drinking water, at concentrations equivalent to the China provisional guideline values, can lead to a decrease in weight gain in male mice. Additionally, this exposure can cause a reduction in protective bacteria (Akkermansia) and an increase in chronic intestinal inflammation in male mice.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Xu, Jing Ma, Xiao-Hong Zhang, Gang Yang, Lu-Lu Long, Chao Chen, Chun Song, Jun Wu, Peng Gao, Dong-Xing Guan
Summary: The MICP technique utilizes ureolytic bacteria to decompose urea and generate carbonate ions for metal combination. It can remediate heavy metal-contaminated soils while maintaining or improving soil functions, but its efficiency in agricultural soil practical application still needs enhancement.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yao-Sheng Zhang, Albert L. Juhasz, Jin-Feng Xi, Lena Q. Ma, Dongmei Zhou, Hong-Bo Li
Summary: The study suggests that supplementation with GOS may regulate the gut microbiota and reduce early life arsenic exposure. Compared to the control group, mice treated with GOS showed significantly lower arsenic concentrations in their blood, liver, and kidneys, and an increase in Akkermansia and Psychrobacter in the gut.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wen-Jie Dong, Si-Xue He, Xing-Yue Li, Jing-Yu Zeng, Meng-Ya Li, Dong-Xing Guan, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: Mushrooms are widely consumed worldwide as part of traditional cuisine, but the accumulation of chromium in mushrooms may pose a potential risk of chronic exposure to humans. This study examined the chromium contents, distribution and bioaccessibility in cultivated mushrooms from different regions in China. The results showed variations in chromium contents and bioaccessibility among mushroom species and regions, indicating a potential exposure risk.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
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)
