Article
Environmental Sciences
Hee-Jun Kim, Chan-Hee Won, Yeong-Pyo Hong, In Ho Lee, Hyun-Woo Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates that non-thermal plasma (NTP) technology can effectively degrade microalgal toxins produced by cyanobacteria and reduce their concentration, bringing positive impacts on aquatic ecosystem and human health.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Xu, Xinyue Cui, Jianbo Liao, Yufeng Liu, Baoyi Jiang, Junfeng Niu
Summary: The electrochemical degradation performances of three non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen (ACT), aspirin (ASP), and ibuprofen (IBP), were investigated and compared in their alone and mixture conditions. The results showed that the synchronous degradation of the NSAIDs mixture can be effectively achieved through the electrochemical advanced oxidation process.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Soliu Oladejo Ganiyu, Carlos A. Martinez-Huitle, Mehmet A. Oturan
Summary: The knowledge of electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) mechanisms has evolved over the past three decades, aided by advances in analytical and spectrometric techniques. The type, nature, and quantity of reactive species generated in EAOPs are controlled by various factors, and their accurate identification is crucial for understanding their reactivity. The potency and reactivity of oxidants generated in EAOPs are similar regardless of the technique used, except in the case of heterogeneous and homogeneous hydroxyl radicals.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Abayomi Babatunde Alayande, Seungkwan Hong
Summary: It is crucial to remove algal toxins from discharged brine to protect marine life and human health. This study examined the mineralization of a specific algal toxin in highly concentrated seawater using an ultraviolet light activated peroxymonosulfate system, and found that the presence of certain anions reduces the mineralization efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hasti Daraei, Alok Mittal, Kimia Toolabian, Jyoti Mittal, Asna Mariyam
Summary: In this study, an integrated oxidation and reduction method was used to remove 2,4-DNP from water, resulting in a higher degradation rate compared to advanced oxidation or reduction processes alone.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
R. Anjali, S. Shanthakumar
Summary: The widespread pharmaceutical pollutants in aquatic environment pose a threat to organisms and human health, and can be removed through the application of Advanced oxidation process (AOPs) using UV light, iron, and hydrogen peroxide. This study investigated the degradation kinetics, mineralization, and degradation products of mixed pollutants using AOP (UV/Fe2+/H2O2) method. Optimal conditions were found to be UV light 15 W, mixed pollutant 5 mg/L, Fe2+ 0.04 mM, H2O2 3 mM, and reaction time 10 min, resulting in over 99% degradation of mixed pollutants. The UV/Fe2+/H2O2 method also showed high performance in removing multiple pollutants in real wastewater.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Optics
Mojgan Firoozi, Majid Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Narooie, Hasti Daraei
Summary: Phenol and its derivatives are common pollutants in industrial waste-water. Drinking water with Phenolic compounds can cause systemic poisoning, gastrointestinal damage, skin burns, muscle tremors, and death. A new method combining oxidation and reduction processes (AO/RPs) was used to degrade and mineralize phenol. The UV/SO3/ZnO process had the highest degradation efficiency of 98.8% at 30 min reaction time, 5 mg/L phenol concentration, and pH 11. The results showed that AO/RP had twice the removal efficiency compared to AOP or ARP alone, and the effluent had low toxicity and environmental risk according to toxicity unit (TU<1).
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Milica Petrovic, Sasa Rancev, Nena Velinov, Miljana Radovic Vucic, Milan Antonijevic, Goran Nikolic, Aleksandar Bojic
Summary: Microcrystalline alpha-ZnMoO4 catalyst was synthesized by electrodeposition and used in a self-made open air atmospheric pressure pulsating corona plasma reactor for degrading Reactive Black 5 dye. The catalyst enhanced decolourization rate and promoted the generation of center dot OH radical by enhancing decomposition of plasma-generated H2O2.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Run Yuan, Yu Xia, Xu Wu, Can He, Yihe Qin, Changjun He, Xuewei Zhang, Na Li, Xuwen He
Summary: This study presents a new O-3/H2O2/Fe-shavings process for the treatment of coking wastewater secondary biochemical effluent (CWSBE). By optimizing the parameters, this process effectively removes organic pollutants, enabling the treated wastewater to meet the relevant discharge standards.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Youxiao Xu, Zhishuncheng Li, Guangfei Qu, Yiting Chen, Huanhuan Wu, Ping Ning, Junyan Li
Summary: In this study, MOF-74 catalysts with various Co/Ni ratios were prepared by hydrothermal method, and their performance in the degradation of toluene under synergistic non-thermal plasma conditions was investigated. The results showed that the addition of catalysts significantly improved the degradation efficiency of toluene and the energy usage efficiency, with CoxNiy-MOF exhibiting the highest catalytic activity. The study also revealed the impact of different Co/Ni ratios on the structure and redox characteristics of the samples, which may be responsible for the enhanced catalytic activity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cao Fang, Shenhao Wang, Hangbo Xu, Qing Huang
Summary: Tetracycline, a common antibiotic, poses potential threats to the environment when carelessly released, and researchers are exploring effective methods for its removal from the environment. This study successfully employed plasma technology to treat tetracycline, enhancing degradation efficiency and investigating the interaction between plasma-generated active species and tetracycline.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zefang Chen, Xiaojun Wang, Hualiang Feng, Shaohua Chen, Junfeng Niu, Guanglan Di, David Kujawski, John C. Crittenden
Summary: In this study, a plausible primary pathway for electrochemical PFOA mineralization was proposed through experiments and simulations. The significance of valence band holes in PFOA mineralization was found to be previously underestimated. Additionally, a simplified kinetic model was developed to predict PFOA concentration profiles.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunni Nie, Xiujuan Tang, Weijian Cai, Jiwu Li
Summary: This study investigates the factors influencing the degradation efficiency of LaMnO3 catalysts doped with Zr, Co, and Fe under non-thermal plasma conditions. The degradation mechanism of meta-xylene using Mn-Zr-La/Al2O3 catalysts in non-thermal plasma is also studied. The results show that the Mn-Zr-La/Al2O3 catalyst has the highest degradation efficiency for meta-xylene, with 99.6% degradation achieved at 44 kV applied voltage. The by-product ozone concentration is low and NOx is not detected. XPS analysis reveals the high proportion of Mn4+ and O-sur elements in the Zr-doped Mn-Zr-La/Al2O3 catalyst. The degradation efficiency decreases with increasing initial concentration and gas flow, but initially increases and then decreases with increasing oxygen content.
Review
Physics, Applied
Shanshan Xu, Huanhao Chen, Christopher Hardacre, Xiaolei Fan
Summary: This review provides an overview of the latest developments in NTP catalysis for CO2 conversion, emphasizing the potential of NTP catalysis systems and the importance of catalyst design. It also discusses the selectivity and mechanism of CO2 conversion under NTP conditions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiao Zhang, Bin Ren, Yanhua Xu, Xi Li, Peng Yu, Yongjun Sun, Huaili Zheng
Summary: Mn/MCM-41 and imp-Mn/MCM-41 catalysts were prepared through metal heteroatom substitution and impregnation methods, and their catalytic oxidation performance of toluene under NTP was studied. Optimization of catalyst stability and oxidation conditions parameters was conducted, showing that the 60Mn/MCM41 catalyst exhibited high catalytic activity.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhiwei Su, Xiangnan Liu, Shaoyun Hao, Zhongjian Li, Bin Yang, Yang Hou, Lecheng Lei, Xingwang Zhang
Summary: The study synthesized Pt/CoFe2O4-C catalyst with high ORR and OER performance for ZAB, approaching Pt/C and IrO2. Testing results showed excellent voltage performance of Pt/CoFe2O4-C in homemade ZAB.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiani Yao, Ying Huang, Yang Hou, Bin Yang, Lecheng Lei, Xianjin Tang, Kirk G. Scheckel, Zhongjian Li, Di Wu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
Summary: The study showed that the three-dimensional graphite foam formed by liquid nitrogen treatment of graphite paper can enhance the reduction efficiency of Cr(VI) in MFCs, attributed to the porous structures, edges, and O-doped defects on the surface providing more active sites and inhibiting OH- diffusion, leading to a high local pH.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kaifeng Gu, Sichen Pang, BinBin Yang, Yanli Ji, Yong Zhou, Congjie Gao
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2020)
Correction
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wanzhen Zheng, Feng Chen, Qi Zeng, Zhongjian Li, Bin Yang, Lecheng Lei, Qinghua Zhang, Feng He, Xi-Lin Wu, Yang Hou
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Wang, Zhongjian Li, Kexin Wang, Qizhou Dai, Chaojun Lei, Bin Yang, Qinghua Zhang, Lecheng Lei, Michael K. H. Leung, Yang Hou
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Cong Wang, Witold Pedrycz, JianBin Yang, MengChu Zhou, ZhiWu Li
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CYBERNETICS
(2020)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lei Zheng, Yinghao Wang, Bin Yang, Bo Zhang, Yulian Wu
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhendong Li, Li Cheng, Ke Zhang, Zhenhua Wang
Summary: Y doping improves the photocatalytic performance of BiFeO3, with Bi0.95Y0.05FeO3 showing the best activity due to its smaller particle size and lower rate of recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Han Wang, Zhongjian Li, Yan Li, Bin Yang, Jian Chen, Lecheng Lei, Shaobin Wang, Yang Hou
Summary: A porous exfoliated FePS3 nanosheet with rich sulfur vacancy (Vs-FePS3 NSs) synthesized by electrochemical exfoliation and hydrogenation treatment shows excellent activity in electrochemical NRR. The Fe species are identified as the real active sites, and S vacancies play a role in enhancing the NRR process. Vs-FePS3 NSs can also serve as the cathode of a Zn-N-2 battery with a power density of 2.6 mW cm(-2).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuomeng Zhang, Lei Wang, Liang Wu, Zhongjian Li, Bin Yang, Yang Hou, Lecheng Lei, Shaoan Cheng, Qinggang He
Summary: The study investigates the adhesion behavior of electroactive bacteria under various metabolic conditions using an integrated electrochemical single-cell force microscopy system. It establishes a nonlinear model between bacterial adhesion force and electric field intensity, and demonstrates how the EET processes impact the conformation and unfolding events of outer membrane appendages. The research reveals how the anisotropy of bacterial conductive structure translates into desired adhesion behavior in different scenarios.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fan He, Yingjie Zhao, Xiaoxuan Yang, Sixing Zheng, Bin Yang, Zhongjian Li, Yongbo Kuang, Qinghua Zhang, Lecheng Lei, Ming Qiu, Liming Dai, Yang Hou
Summary: A bifunctional microreactor catalyst (CoBDC FcCA) composed of two species of Co active sites and ligand FcCA has been developed for efficient OER performance and accelerated reaction kinetics, enabling solar-driven oxygen production from water splitting.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huiyang Bi, Chunhui Deng, Lihao Chen, Xuesong Zhao, Zhongjian Li, Yang Hou, Lecheng Lei, Bin Yang
Summary: Replacing coal with industrial organic waste in high temperature gasification to produce syngas is a viable method to reduce carbon emissions. This study developed novel numerical models to simulate the formation and control of HCl in Texaco gasifier, taking chlorine-containing substances as dichloromethane for mass transfer description during gasification. The models showed good accuracy with a minimum error of 0.55% in predicting syngas components. The simulation revealed that HCl was mainly generated near the nozzle, and increasing CaO amount and decreasing particle size had a positive effect on dechlorination. However, excessively reducing CaO size below 0.1 mm decreased its promoting effect, and high temperature in the flame zone inhibited the dechlorination reaction. Therefore, the developed models provided feasibility for optimizing operating conditions and reducing chlorine corrosion and improving stability during the gasification of organic hazardous waste.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xuesong Zhao, Yinhai Yang, Qi Chen, Yingna Jia, Jingjin Song, Zhongjian Li, Yang Hou, Lecheng Lei, Bin Yang
Summary: A novel horizontal continuous-flow dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) system without catalyst was developed for effective degradation of diclofenac in water. The degradation efficiency reached 90% in 14 minutes, with an energy efficiency of 0.181 g/kWh. LC-MS analysis helped identify the intermediates and propose a possible degradation pathway. Thus, the DBD reactor shows great potential for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Bin Dong, Zuowei Shen, Jianbin Yang
Summary: This paper explores the approximation of functions from noisy and nonsmooth observed data, with a focus on sparse noise removal schemes. Theoretical analysis is presented, highlighting the importance of sparsity-based denoising for effective approximation. A new approximation scheme is proposed for large datasets to significantly reduce noise level and ensure asymptotic convergence.
SIAM JOURNAL ON NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jun Ke, Fan He, Hui Wu, Siliu Lyu, Jie Liu, Bin Yang, Zhongjian Li, Qinghua Zhang, Jian Chen, Lecheng Lei, Yang Hou, Kostya Ostrikov
Summary: This study critically examines various 2D layered photoelectrode materials, discusses the correlations between the intrinsic structural properties and functions of the photoelectrodes, and analyzes strategies for assembling integrated photoelectrodes using advanced nanocarbons as co-catalysts to enhance PEC water splitting performances.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
