Article
Chemistry, Physical
Man-Ke Zhang, Xiang-Hua Ling, Xiao-Hui Zhang, Guo-Zhi Han
Summary: This paper addresses the major deficiency of the traditional Fenton technology in practical application, which is the production of a large amount of sludge. By synthesizing a magnetic alginate/PVA hydrogel-supported Fe3O4 particles, the authors achieved efficient broad-spectrum catalytic degradation of organic dyes.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weihua Qin, Mingye Ren, Yuwei Lu, Shaoxia Yang
Summary: The study demonstrated that the two-stage fixed-bed reactor significantly enhanced the phenol degradation efficiency in the heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction. The Cu/Bi-Ce/Al2O3 catalyst showed favorable phenol removal and stability in the reaction.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ina Thakur, Anoop Verma, Banu Ormeci
Summary: An inexpensive Fe-TiO2 composite material was fabricated by mixing clay with foundry sand and fly ash, showing efficient disinfection of E. coli in water. The dual effect of photocatalysis and photo-Fenton exhibited by the composite material resulted in a faster reaction rate and significant reduction in bacterial counts. The results suggest promising potential for the application of this dual technology in water treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Priyanga Manjuri Bhuyan, Shristirupa Borah, Balin Kumar Bhuyan, Swapnali Hazarika, Nirmali Gogoi, Aniruddha Gogoi, Parikshit Gogoi
Summary: In this study, a Fe3S4/biochar (FSBC) composite was prepared to enhance the reactivity, stability, and reusability of Fenton catalysis for the degradation of organic pollutants. The developed catalyst demonstrated good Fenton degradation efficiency towards various pollutants at room temperature. The addition of biochar to the Fe3S4 improved the activation of H2O2, leading to enhanced pollutant degradation. The FSBC composite showed high stability and could be easily recovered magnetically, making it suitable for large-scale applications.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Samapti Kundu, Adi Radian
Summary: The study investigated the removal and oxidation of seven perfluorinated compounds using an iron-clay-cyclodextrin polymer composite. The composite showed excellent adsorption and efficient oxidation, especially towards high molecular weight compounds. It also exhibited stable degradation activity even after multiple cycles. These findings suggest that composites promoting surface confinement of pollutants can be used for efficient removal and destruction of highly recalcitrant pollutants.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel Ulloa-Ovares, Carlos E. Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Mario Masis-Mora, J. Esteban Duran
Summary: The study evaluated the use of pelletized iron-modified diatomite as a heterogeneous Fenton catalyst for pharmaceutical removal, comparing its performance in fixed and fluidized bed reactors. The catalyst showed higher removal efficiency for clindamycin and gemfibrozil, with the fixed bed configuration being more energy-efficient for commercial wastewater treatment applications.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanming Deng, Xi Zou, Zairan Liu, Jinzhi Wang, Zhong Wang, Jiaoning Tang
Summary: A highly efficient three components nanocomposites were prepared via thermal degradation of LDHs@PVA composites, showing excellent performance in activating PMS to degrade organic pollutants. The catalyst demonstrated great stability and catalytic activity through cycling experiments and degradation tests, with free radical scavenging experiments confirming the key factors for degradation. The proposed mechanism for Co7Fe3/CoFe2O4@C (Co/Fe = 1:1) catalyzing PMS degradation of organic pollutants suggests a promising application prospect.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chao Zhang, Mengxiang Ye, Huaimeng Li, Zhenzhen Liu, Zhen Fu, Haimin Zhang, Guozhong Wang, Yunxia Zhang
Summary: Heterogeneous electro-Fenton technology requires cathode materials with sufficient H2O2 generation and activation capability, as well as catalytic stability. In this study, a composite catalyst Fe/Fe3C@NPC was successfully fabricated and demonstrated almost 100% bisphenol A (BPA) removal efficiency within 120 min via the electro-Fenton system. The catalyst also exhibited satisfactory reusability and stability, making it a promising candidate for organic pollutant control.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lekshmi Prakash, Ashitha Gopinath, R. Gandhimathi, S. Velmathi, S. T. Ramesh, P. Nidheesh
Summary: Magnetite nanoparticles were synthesized using neem leaf extract and their efficiency in degrading Acid Blue 15 (AB15) dye was examined through Fenton and ultrasound aided Fenton processes. The ultrasound aided Fenton process showed enhanced dye removal within 20 minutes and operational parameters were optimized for maximum efficiency. Gas chromatography mass spectrum analysis confirmed the by-products of the degradation process, highlighting the potential of ultrasound aided Fenton process in treating organic pollutants in wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Thanchanok Ratvijitvech
Summary: Clean water is crucial for sustainable development, and water quality is influenced by organic dyes. Converting dyes to safer substances is important for water treatment. In this study, a catechol-based hypercrosslinked polymer was developed as a solid support for Fe and used as a heterogenous Fenton catalyst. The catalyst showed good catalytic activity for methylene blue degradation, with advantages such as reusability and low cost.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chen Wang, Zewei Hu, Wei Lou, Mingjie Huang, Wei Xiang, Tao Zhou, Juan Mao, Xiaohui Wu
Summary: This study has shown that the Fenton fluidized bed (FFB) technology can successfully immobilize As ions on IC carriers, while also crystallizing ferric and mineralizing organic pollutants. The immobilization of As(V) on the IC carriers occurs rapidly through surface favorable bidentate complexion, while the removal of As(III) through adsorption is slow. The addition of Fe3+ inhibits As(V) immobilization but promotes oxidative crystallization of Fe(II) and As(III). As a result, efficient co-crystallization of As(V)/Fe(III) is achieved.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tetiana Tatarchuk, Nazarii Danyliuk, Ivanna Lapchuk, Wojciech Macyk, Alexander Shyichuk, Roman Kutsyk, Volodymyr Kotsyubynsky, Volodymyra Boichuk
Summary: Fenton oxidation with a heterogeneous hematite catalyst in a fixed bed reactor has been studied for water disinfection. The hematite catalyst exhibits good chemical stability and catalytic activity in decomposing H2O2, inactivating E. coli bacteria, and degrading oxytetracycline. The efficiency of bacterial inactivation and oxytetracycline removal increases with the concentration of H2O2.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alamri Rahmah Dhahawi Ahmad, Saifullahi Shehu Imam, Wen Da Oh, Rohana Adnan
Summary: FeM composites composed of montmorillonite and Fe3O4 were synthesized and used for OFL antibiotic degradation. The efficiency of FeM composites was studied by adjusting various parameters, with FeM-10 showing a significant drop in efficiency after five cycles. Further studies are needed to address this weakness.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiakang Wan, Ling Wang, Wentao Xu, Junsheng Yuan, Zehai Xu, Guoliang Zhang
Summary: Designing and synthesizing high-efficiency and stable heterogeneous catalysts for the electro-Fenton process continues to be a challenge. In this study, a co-doped Ce and N metal-organic framework MIL-101(Fe) catalyst was successfully synthesized. The catalyst exhibited a high degradation rate for dyes, competitive stability, and reusability. The design concept of co-doping to produce abundant active sites can be extended to other porous materials for the development of heterogeneous electro-Fenton catalysts.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mateus H. Keller, Raphaell Moreira, Bruno S. Souza
Summary: Heterogeneous chemical processes play a crucial role in applied chemistry. This study explores the possibility of measuring the kinetics of chemical reactions and adsorption processes in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems using smartphone images and a Python program. The results show that this method is accurate and comparable to traditional UV-Vis spectroscopy for measuring reaction kinetics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tahira Mahmood, Afsar Khan, Abdul Naeem, Muhammad Hamayun, Mairman Muska, Muhammad Farooq, Fida Hussain
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hussain Fida, Sheng Guo, Gaoke Zhang
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Israf Ud Din, Maizatul S. Shaharun, Duvvuri Subbarao, A. Naeem, F. Hussain
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zimao Ding, Sheng Guo, Xiaoyong Wu, Hussain Fida
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhangmin Sun, Chun Xiao, Fida Hussain, Gaoke Zhang
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sheng Guo, Zhixiong Yang, Zhipan Wen, Hussain Fida, Gaoke Zhang, Jinyi Chen
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Yang, Sheng Guo, Jinyi Chen, Abdul Naeem, Hussain Fida, Muhammad Hamayun
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muneerah Alomar, Yueli Liu, Wen Chen, Hussain Fida
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sheng Guo, Haojie Wang, Wei Yang, Hussain Fida, Liming You, Kun Zhou
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Waqas Ahmad, Qaizar Ahmad, Muhammad Yaseen, Imtiaz Ahmad, Fida Hussain, Badrul Mohamed Jan, Rabia Ikram, Minas M. Stylianakis, George Kenanakis
Summary: The study investigated the effect of different weight ratios of copper oxide nanoparticles and reduced graphene oxide as fillers on the mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of waste polystyrene matrix. Results showed that the addition of both fillers led to a significant increase in the mechanical properties of the composite, with enhanced electrical conductance and thermal stability compared to pure waste polystyrene.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Muqeet, Hammad Malik, Sallahuddin Panhwar, Imran Ullah Khan, Fida Hussain, Zeeshan Asghar, Zeeshan Khatri, Rasool Bux Mahar
Summary: In this study, cationic functionalized cellulose nanofibers (c-CNF) with 0.13 mmol.g(-1) ammonium content were successfully fabricated and crosslinked using the pad-batch process. The chemical modifications were confirmed through infrared spectroscopy. The tensile strength of the resulting crosslinked c-CNF (z(c)-CNF) was improved compared to c-CNF, and the adsorption capacity of z(c)-CNF was evaluated using the Thomas model.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Ali Muhammad, Kenan Sinan Dayisoylu, Hamid Khan, Muhammad Rafiullah Khan, Imran Khan, Fida Hussain, Abdul Basit, Mehboob Ali, Suliman Khan, Muhammad Idrees
Summary: A combination of hypobaric pressures and potassium permanganate was found to effectively extend the postharvest life of tomato fruits and maintain their overall quality. Among the different treatments, the combination of 50 kPa hypobaric pressure and 400 ppm potassium permanganate showed the best results.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sheng Guo, Abdul Naeem, Hussain Fida, Muhammad Hamayun, Mairman Muska, Jinyi Chen
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nisar Ahmad, Zulfiqar Ali, Nisar Ali, Naeem Shahzad, Fida Hussain, Syed Mustansar Abbas
JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)