Article
Environmental Sciences
Khalid Farhod Chasib, Anwer Jassim Mohsen, K. J. Jisha, Ramesh L. Gardas
Summary: This study analyzes the abilities of ionic liquids and their binary mixtures to extract phenolic compounds from industrial wastewater, and investigates the influence of phenolic structure and the nature of the ionic liquids on the extraction efficiency. Experimental results show that binary ionic liquid membranes are more advantageous than single ionic liquid membranes for phenol extraction.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jia-Hong Tian, Xin-Yue Hu, Zong-Ying Hu, Han-Wen Tian, Juan-Juan Li, Yu-Chen Pan, Hua-Bin Li, Dong-Sheng Guo
Summary: Differential sensing plays a crucial role in our understanding of chemical and biological systems. A supramolecular approach is proposed to construct a sensor unit library, which utilizes recognition and assembly. The discriminative abilities of the sensor arrays are examined using proteins as model analytes, and the practical applicability is demonstrated using honey as an example.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Abdulmohsen K. D. Alsukaibi
Summary: The use of dyes and colorants in industrial processes has led to increased pollution in wastewater, necessitating advanced treatment methods. Different technologies, such as physical, chemical, and biological treatments, can be used for dye removal, but they vary in terms of efficiency, cost, and environmental impact. Previous research suggests that enzyme and nanoparticle-based technologies are more economical and effective for dye removal, but further research and standardization are needed.
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Nafiu Umar Barambu, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Mohamad Azmi Bustam, Kiki Adi Kurnia, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Nik Abdul Hadi Md Nordin
Summary: The paper reviews recent advances in membrane material development for oil-water separation, focusing on improving surface chemistry, structure, and hydrodynamics to enhance filtration performance over long periods of operation.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ruili Li, Guoqing Xiao, Chunlin Chen, Chunyan Chen, Shuyi Shang, Yuanyuan Li, Zhengwei Yang, Qian Liu
Summary: In this study, a composite membrane consisting of graphene oxide (GO) and composite nanospheres (CNS@LDH and HOTiO2) was successfully synthesized for dye separation. The composite membrane exhibited significantly improved water flux and rejection rate, and maintained stable performance under extreme conditions. These findings suggest that the GO/HOTiO2/CNS@LDH composite membrane has great potential for practical wastewater treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Eeman Ali, Ifrah Amjad, Abdul Rehman
Summary: In this study, two fungal strains, Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma viride, were found to have the capability to degrade Synozol Red, Yellow, and Navy-Blue dyes in wastewater. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed the production of various compounds by the fungi during the dye degradation process. The laccase activity of the degraded dyes indicated the positive role of the strains in the biodegradation of carcinogenic dyes.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Sameer Imdad, Rajeev Kumar Dohare
Summary: This article discusses the hazardous impacts of toxic heavy metals on the environment and human lives, and explores the application of liquid membranes in separating heavy metals. The research finds that supported ionic liquid membranes are an effective method for separation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jiuyang Lin, Wenyuan Ye, Ming Xie, Dong Han Seo, Jianquan Luo, Yinhua Wan, Bart van der Bruggen
Summary: The use of synthetic dyes has detrimental effects on human health and ecosystems, as a large portion of dye-containing wastewaters are released untreated. Chemical, biological, and physical mitigation strategies are discussed in this review as methods for treating and decontaminating dye-containing wastewaters, but each method has its limitations and considerations.
NATURE REVIEWS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kousar Parveen, Uzaira Rafique, Muhammad Javed Akhtar
Summary: Recent development in separation technologies aims to achieve a green and sustainable future by emphasizing energy preservation and waste minimization. This study focuses on purifying water using aluminum and gallium mixed matrix membranes, effectively removing toxic metals and dyes from the water. The performance evaluation of the fabricated membranes showed significant rejection rates for mercury, lead, Reactive Blue-4, and Rhodamine B.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Mira Gossen, Dhivakar Govindarajan, Anju Anna John, Sajid Hussain, Maria Padligur, Christian Linnartz, Mojtaba Mohseni, Lucas Stuewe, Viktoria Urban, Sarah Crawford, Sabrina Schiwy, Matthias Wessling, Indumathi M. Nambi, Henner Hollert
Summary: Textile production is a major contributor to global freshwater consumption and wastewater generation. The use of thousands of chemicals in textile wet-processing poses environmental and health risks, particularly in countries like India. The high salt concentration and complexity of textile wastewater make it difficult to treat using current technologies. Therefore, there is a critical need for the development of efficient treatment technologies, as well as improved methods for evaluating water quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Riti Thapar Kapoor, Mohammed Danish, Ram Sharan Singh, Mohd Rafatullah, H. P. S. Abdul Khalil
Summary: Water pollution caused by manufacturing industries, especially dyeing processes, is a major issue. Azo dyes released from industries pose a severe threat to aquatic systems and human health. The use of microbes for azo dye treatment is considered a clean, effective, and safe technology.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Heloisa Bremm Madalosso, Regilene de Sousa Silva, Ricardo Antonio Francisco Machado, Cintia Marangoni
Summary: By physically modifying a PA membrane with one-step electrospraying, a superhydrophobic membrane was successfully developed, which improved its anti-wetting properties against detergents and dye solutions, demonstrating significant importance for membrane distillation in water recovery from textile wastewater.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mateusz Marchel, Manoj P. Rayaroth, Chongqing Wang, Lingshuai Kong, Javed Ali Khan, Grzegorz Boczkaj
Summary: This article provides an overview of the usage of hydrophobic (deep) eutectic solvents (HDESs) in liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) for extracting pollutants from water and wastewater. The applications discussed focus on emerging organic pollutants, and the chemical stability of HDESs after contact with water is addressed. Possible water stable DESs and protocols to control HDESs solubility are proposed. Suggestions and guidelines for future research are provided, with a focus on important physicochemical properties of HDESs. The article also highlights the environmental issues related to the use of HDESs in sample preparation in analytical chemistry.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Ifeoma Amaoge Obiora-Okafo, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Soumya Ghosh, Setyo Budi Kurniawan, Selvasembian Rangabhashiyam, Rahul Kanaoujiya, Joshua O. Ighalo
Summary: This paper reviews the treatment technologies for bakers' yeast production wastewater and compares different process technologies. Research shows that nanofiltration is the most effective membrane separation technology, while chemical treatment processes have varying levels of success but are expensive and produce toxic sludge. The article emphasizes the importance of considering all factors when choosing the best treatment process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Wahid Ali Hamood Altowayti, Shafinaz Shahir, Norzila Othman, Taiseer Abdalla Elfadil Eisa, Wael M. S. Yafooz, Arafat Al-Dhaqm, Chan Yong Soon, Izzati Binti Yahya, Nur Anis Natasha Binti Che Rahim, Mohammed Abaker, Abdulalem Ali
Summary: Water pollution is a serious health concern, and wastewater treatment is an artificial process aimed at protecting the environment and public health. This requires an effective, low-cost, environmentally friendly, and long-term wastewater treatment system.