Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiao Zhang, Zhiyue Li, Taoyi Zhang, Jing Chen, Wenxi Ji, Yun Wei
Summary: A low-cost and environmental-friendly SA-ME@ZIF-67 adsorbent was fabricated by chemical grafting and in situ growth for the removal of lead ions in wastewater. The adsorbent showed high adsorption capacity, removal efficiency, and easy recyclability for Pb(II).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shu Yan, Kai Huang, Fanyong Zhang, Xiaoqi Ren, Xueheng Wang, Pengfei Xing
Summary: The effect of graphene oxide (GO) and few layered graphene (GNP) on the pore structure and lead ions (Pb2+) removal performance of the composite spheres was evaluated, and the results showed that the modified GO (0.1-0.4 wt%) and GNP (1-4 wt%) composite spheres had improved performance in adsorbing Pb2+.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yang Zeng, Xiangtao Tang, Yan Qin, Adila Maimaiti, Xudong Zhou, Yujie Guo, Xin Liu, Wenqing Zhang, Jie Gao, Lingfan Zhang
Summary: In this study, a melamine sponge composite called SA/CMC-MeS was prepared through crosslinking strategy, which showed enhanced adsorption performance for methylene blue (MB). The adsorption process of SA/CMC-MeS followed the Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order kinetic model, with a theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of 230 mg/g (pH 8). The adsorption mechanism was attributed to the electrostatic attraction between the carboxyl anions on the composite and the dye cations in solution. SA/CMC-MeS could selectively separate MB from binary dye system and had positive anti-interference ability in the face of coexisting cations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ce Gao, Xue-Lian Wang, Qing-Da An, Zuo-Yi Xiao, Shang-Ru Zhai
Summary: A new aerogel with superior mechanical properties, high adsorption capacity, and excellent regeneration property has been developed for heavy metal removal from water. The alginate/melamine/chitosan aerogel efficiently extracts Pb(II) from aqueous solution, showing excellent and selective adsorption capacity, and can be regenerated using dilute acidic solution.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Chen, Fucheng Yun, Shenyi Zheng, Chen Shi, Jian Han
Summary: A new composite fiber adsorbent, ZIF-8@CS/HAP, was prepared for efficient removal of lead ions from water through a simple two-step method. The adsorbent showed excellent adsorption performance under specific conditions and was unaffected by coexisting ions. The adsorption mechanism involved complexation, coprecipitation, ion exchange, and electrostatic adsorption.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hafiza Mehwish Rasheed, Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Arif, Ayesha Mohyuddin, Muhammad Javid, Sohail Nadeem, Afifa Yousuf, Muhammad Irfan, Shah Muhammad Haroon, Hamid Raza, Sobhy M. Ibrahim, Shams Ul Mahmood
Summary: Water contamination is an increasing problem due to the versatile applications of heavy metal ions, but the selective removal of these ions from wastewater remains an issue. To address this, a ZnO-PVA-coated membrane was developed using a sol-gel process and bio-inspired Azadirachta indica (neem) extract. The membrane successfully removed Pb+2 ions from polluted water solution, with a removal efficiency of 93.99% at pH=4 and a maximum adsorption capacity of 218.47 mg/g.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bingxiang Wang, Kaiyan Wu, Tonghe Liu, Hui Luan, Kaiyue Xue, Yongfeng Liu, Yuzhong Niu
Summary: A hyperbranched polyamine dendrimer/chitosan/silica composite (SiO2-FP) was synthesized and demonstrated excellent adsorption performance for Hg(II). The optimal solution pH for Hg(II) adsorption was found to be 6, and the adsorption equilibrium can be reached within 250 minutes. SiO2-FP showed higher adsorption capacity compared to SiO2-CTS by 46.30%.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xiao Zhan, Junzhuo Sun, Daohai Zhang
Summary: This study aims to prepare a porous PBAT/modified zeolite composite using the solution coating process, and investigates the factors influencing the adsorption of PBAT/modified zeolite composite membrane in Lead-Ion-Heavy Metal wastewater. The findings suggest that zeolite shows great potential for the removal of Pb(II) in wastewater, providing a theoretical basis for the efficient treatment of heavy metal-containing wastewater.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jue Wang, Ming Guo, Yonghong Luo, Dongwei Shao, Shengbo Ge, Liping Cai, Changlei Xia, Su Shiung Lam
Summary: The magnetic polyelectrolyte composite nanospheres SA@AM exhibit high adsorption capacity and regeneration performance for the removal of heavy metal pollutants, providing useful information for the production of eco-friendly magnetic nano scale adsorption materials for environmental remediation applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shahabaldin Rezania, Amin Mojiri, Junboum Park, Nicole Nawrot, Ewa Wojciechowska, Najat Marraiki, Nouf S. S. Zaghloul
Summary: A new lanthanum sulfide nanoparticle was synthesized and incorporated onto magnetic graphene oxide sheets to create a potential adsorbent for efficient removal of lead ions from wastewater. The synthesized adsorbent was characterized and parameters such as pH, dosage, contact time, concentration, and temperature were studied. The Langmuir isotherm model showed the best fit with a maximum adsorption capacity of 123.46 mg/g, indicating a monolayer adsorption pattern. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model best described the adsorption rate, while the thermodynamic model suggested a chemisorption and physisorption adsorption mechanism at different temperatures.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehdi Esmaeili Bidhendi, Ehsan Parandi, Masoumeh Mahmoudi Meymand, Hassan Sereshti, Hamid Rashidi Nodeh, Sang-Woo Joo, Yasser Vasseghian, Nadia Mahmoudi Khatir, Shahabaldin Rezania
Summary: In this study, alginate-caged magnesium sulfide nanoparticles were used as adsorbents to treat lead ions. The adsorbents showed excellent adsorption capacity for lead ions and could be reused multiple times.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Oana Stoian, Cristina Ileana Covaliu, Gigel Paraschiv, Gina-Alina Catrina (Traistaru), Mihai Nita-Lazar, Ecaterina Matei, Sorin Stefan Biris, Paula Tudor
Summary: This article presents a nonconventional method using magnetite nanomaterial for efficient removal of lead ions from industrial wastewater. The experimental results show that the efficiency is highest at pH 6, impacted by both lower and higher pH values. Langmuir and Freundlich models were used to describe the adsorption process.
Article
Polymer Science
Tianbiao Wei, Shanqing Huang, Qingyuan Hu, Jue Wang, Zhongzhong Huo, Tongyang Zhu, Chi Wu, Hao Chen
Summary: In this study, a thermoresponsive hybrid hydrogel was synthesized by incorporating a reconstituted lead-binding peptide into the network of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide). The hydrogel showed high selectivity for Pb(II) and could reversibly adsorb and release lead ions. This material has promising applications in environmental remediation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ji Soo Lee, Han Bi Lee, Yuree Oh, Ah-Jeong Choi, Tae Hoon Seo, Young-Kwan Kim, Min Wook Lee
Summary: A coffee ground composite membrane for copper adsorption was prepared and demonstrated high removal efficiency of over 90% in a short period of time, satisfying the drinking water acceptance criteria. The analysis of structure and properties indicated good adsorption capacity of the composite membrane. The results of this study are of great significance for the development of new environmentally friendly adsorption materials.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Panyang He, Kaineng Xin, Xiaomin Zhang, Zhonglin Guo, Wei Zheng
Summary: An activated carbon-geopolymer composite (ACGC) was synthesized using fly ash to treat Pb(II) contaminants in wastewater and soil. The composite showed improved adsorption capacity and stabilization performance due to the synergistic effect between the geopolymer matrix and activated carbon. The 40ACGC sample, which contained 20 wt% activated carbon, exhibited the highest adsorption capacity for Pb(II) and followed a pseudo-second-order adsorption kinetics. The study suggests that geopolymer-based materials offer a promising approach for remediating heavy metal-polluted soil.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Babatunde Abiodun Salami, Tajudeen Adeyinka Oyehan, Yahya Gambo, Suaibu O. Badmus, Gazali Tanimu, Sagir Adamu, Saheed A. Lateef, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: This article provides an overview of the recent advances in the design and development of new materials based on silica nanoparticles and their derivatives for water and wastewater treatment applications. It discusses the unique properties of nanosilica and various nanotechnology-enabled wastewater treatment techniques. The article also highlights the production methods and characterization of nanosilica from agricultural wastes, as well as the importance of environmental sustainability in wastewater treatment. Insights into nanosilica regeneration and reuse are also provided.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Christopher Nelson, Andreas B. Schmidt, Isaiah Adelabu, Shiraz Nantogma, Valerij G. Kiselev, Abubakar Abdurraheem, Henri de Maissin, Soeren Lehmkuhl, Stephan Appelt, Thomas Theis, Eduard Y. Chekmenev
Summary: The feasibility of Carbon-13 Radiofrequency (RF) Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (C-13 RASER) is demonstrated on a bolus of liquid hyperpolarized ethyl [1-C-13]acetate. The study successfully observed C-13 RASER signals and demonstrated its potential application on biomolecular carriers.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Isaiah Adelabu, Md Raduanul H. Chowdhury, Shiraz Nantogma, Clementinah Oladun, Firoz Ahmed, Lukas Stilgenbauer, Marianna Sadagurski, Thomas Theis, Boyd M. Goodson, Eduard Y. Chekmenev
Summary: Efficient C-13 hyperpolarization of ketoisocaproate was achieved using SABRE-SHEATH. By undergoing simultaneous chemical exchange with an Ir-IMes-based complex, parahydrogen atoms transferred their polarization to the C-13 nucleus of ketoisocaproate, resulting in high polarization values. The polarization build-up was possible due to favorable relaxation dynamics. Evaluation: 8 points.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rooh Ullah, Mustafa Tuzen, Saif Ullah, Muhammad Haroon, Rozina Khattak, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: A series of novel mixed metal oxides (MOs) were prepared as supports for Ni/MOs using the double hydrolysis technique. The desulfurization study showed that the 10%NiZnO-Al2O3 adsorbent exhibited superior desulfurization performance with a breakthrough point of 10 ppm in model gasoline. The superior desulfurization performance was attributed to its higher Lewis and Lewis/Bronsted acid site ratio, higher surface area, larger pore size distribution, and lesser amount of inactive ZnAl2O4 spinel.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ayman A. Alazab, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: An effective and low-cost method for fabricating superhydrophobic surfaces was investigated. The developed materials showed excellent water-repellency and exhibited significant oil absorption capacities, high separation efficiency, and reusability in the separation of oil-water. They also demonstrated outstanding oil selectivity in different salty waters and retained excellent separation even after 10 abrasion cycles with sandpapers. The prepared materials are promising for oil/water separation in harsh environments.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad S. H. Kabir, Sameer M. Joshi, Anna Samoilenko, Isaiah Adelabu, Shiraz Nantogma, Juri G. Gelovani, Boyd M. Goodson, Eduard Y. Chekmenev
Summary: Efficient hyperpolarization of [N-15(3)]metronidazole was achieved using the SABRE-SHEATH technique. The functionalization of [N-15(3)]metronidazole with a fluorine-19 moiety was also successful, resulting in efficient hyperpolarization of all three N-15 sites. The spin-relayed polarization transfer between N-15 and F-19 was found to be less efficient.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andreas B. Schmidt, Isaiah Adelabu, Christopher Nelson, Shiraz Nantogma, Valerij G. Kiselev, Maxim Zaitsev, Abubakar Abdurraheem, Henri de Maissin, Matthew S. Rosen, Soren Lehmkuhl, Stephan Appelt, Thomas Theis, Eduard Y. Chekmenev
Summary: Conventional nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is used to detect chemical transformations by exciting and detecting the precessing spins of nuclear spin ensembles. In this study, we employ Radiofrequency Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (RASER) to detect chemical transformations without the need for external radio frequency pulses or background signals. We investigated the hydrolysis of hyperpolarized ethyl-[1-C-13]-acetate using both conventional NMR and C-13 RASER and observed a complete disappearance and delayed reappearance of the RASER signal without destroying the C-13 polarization.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Gowhar A. Naikoo, Fareeha Arshad, Israr U. Hassan, Fatima Ba Omar, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Mujahid Mustaqeem, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: Diabetes mellitus is a rapidly rising chronic disease globally. Non-enzymatic sensors, known as fourth-generation glucose sensors, have been developed to overcome the limitations of enzymatic glucose sensors. Bimetallic nanocomposite-based sensors have gained attention due to their enhanced reproducibility and stability compared to monometallic nanomaterials.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed Al-Yaari, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: Polyethyleneimine-grafted graphene oxide (PEI/GO) was synthesized by using graphene, polyethyleneimine, and trimesoyl chloride. The characterization results confirm the successful synthesis of PEI/GO and its strong interaction with lead (Pb2+) ions. The isotherm study reveals the adsorption process follows the Freundlich isotherm model, with a high maximum adsorption capacity. The prepared PEI/GO adsorbent shows promise for wastewater treatment due to its fast and high uptake removal capacity for Pb2+ ions and other heavy metals.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tawfik A. Saleh, Mulya Muhammad Nur, Mauliady Satria, Abdulrahman A. Al-Arfaj
Summary: In this study, highly inhibitive and high-temperature-resistant shale inhibitors were developed by grafting silica nanoparticles with hyperbranched APTMS and FOTS. The modified material displayed outstanding shale inhibition properties, with a hot rolling recovery test inhibition rate of approximately 96% compared to KCl standard test. The nanocomposite inhibitor also showed a significantly higher effectiveness in preventing water expansion into the original shale in the swelling test, with an inhibition rate of around 86% compared to KCl.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Imran Khan Rind, Ahmet Sari, Mustafa Tuzen, Muhammad Farooque Lanjwani, Isa Karaman, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: In this study, graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) were coupled with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) for the adsorption of antimony (Sb) from water. The optimum conditions for composite dosage, initial concentration, pH level, contact time, and temperature were determined. The GNP/S. aureus composite exhibited promising adsorption capacity for Sb(III) ions in wastewater.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Imran Ali, Hasan M. Khan, Muhammad Naveed Akram, Yang-Fang Chen, Mujahid Mustaqeem, Tawfik A. Saleh, Muhammad Ahmad, Imran Sadiq, Nimra Lateef
Summary: Spinel ferrites with a composition of Ca0.5Ba0.5-xZnxFe2O4 were synthesized by sol-gel autocombustion and annealed at 650℃ for 6 hours. FTIR and XRD results confirmed the spinel structure and single-phase BCC structure. The samples exhibited average crystal sizes between 41.43 and 94.05 nm, and a decrease in lattice constant a value from 8.60 angstrom to 8.54 angstrom. Various parameters were calculated, including atomic packing fraction, bulk density, D-spacing, dislocation density, number of unit cells, porosity, strain, unit cell volume, volume of particles, and X-ray density.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ayman A. Alazab, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: A superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic magnetic cellulose and acrylamide-modified polyurethane foam (Fe3O4-CE-AM@PUF) was prepared for efficient oil/water separation. The materials were characterized for their structure and morphology, showing excellent superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic properties. Fe3O4-CE-AM@PUF demonstrated high separation efficiency and flux for various oil-water mixtures, with the separation efficiency of n-Hexane remaining stable after 50 cycles. Its magnetic properties allowed easy removal with a magnet.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iuliia Mandzhieva, Isaiah Adelabu, Shiraz Nantogma, Eduard Y. Chekmenev, Thomas Theis
Summary: This study presents a new pulse sequence approach that allows the use of hyperpolarized MRI for molecular imaging of metabolic diseases on clinical MRI scanners. The approach transfers C-13 hyperpolarization to methyl protons for detection and is robust to magnetic field inhomogeneities.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Intissar Ferrak, Rami K. Suleiman, Mahfoud Kadja, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Lina Boumediene, Fadi A. Al-Badour, Tawfik A. Saleh, Mohammed Hadj Meliani
Summary: This article investigates the hygrothermal behavior of round perforated bricks and its relationship with temperature. Experimental studies were conducted to determine various models that accurately describe the sorption isotherms and hysteresis phenomenon of the bricks. The study confirmed the significant impact of temperature on the hygrothermal behavior of the bricks, and validated the accuracy of the proposed models.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
