Article
Environmental Sciences
Feiyue Gao, Chuncai Zhou, Zihao Wang, Weiwei Zhu, Wang Xin, Guijian Liu
Summary: Microwave-assisted extraction was studied to separate tar and residue in coal tar residue (CTR) in order to reduce the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Experimental results showed that using a solvent with cyclic structure achieved a high extraction performance and increasing the solvent addition amount, radiation temperature, or radiation time within a certain range improved the extraction efficiency. The optimized conditions were determined as benzene as the extractant, solvent-solid ratio of 5:1 mL/g, radiation temperature of 75 degrees C, and radiation time of 10 min. The relative extraction efficiency of CTR was 28.70% and the reduction efficiency of 16 priority control PAHs was 92.82%. Extracted residue (MCTR) and tar (MCT) can be converted into value-added products (carbon materials, solid fuels, or chemicals) based on their characteristics under the optimum experimental conditions. Microwave-assisted extraction for solid-oil separation is a safe and high-valued utilization approach for CTR.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Larissa Montas, Alesia C. Ferguson, Kristina D. Mena, Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, Claire B. Paris
Summary: This study estimated the age-at-sea of weathered oil slicks using a modeling system and used this information to interpret PAH concentration measurements. The study found that the mean percent depletion of PAHs increased with estimated age-at-sea. Alkylated PAHs showed less depletion compared to parent PAHs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Smita Kumari, Krishna Gautam, Monika Seth, Sadasivam Anbumani, Natesan Manickam
Summary: The study found that the combination of Eisenia fetida and rhamnolipid JBR-425 with a bacterial consortium resulted in increased degradation levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from oil-contaminated soil. The bacterial consortium degraded 30-89% of selected PAH after 45 days, with chrysene showing the highest degradation (89%) and benzo(a)pyrene the lowest (30%). The earthworm biomass decreased and mortality rates increased with increasing crude oil concentrations, but a 100% survival rate was observed at 1% crude oil exposure, indicating the potential for bioremediation. The combination of E. fetida with the bacterial consortium showed better degradation of PAH, while rhamnolipid JBR-425 coupled with the consortium resulted in significant degradation as well. Overall, the application of the bacterial consortium in conjunction with E. fetida has great potential for the restoration of contaminated soil and ecosystem sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher H. Vane, Alexander W. Kim, Raquel A. Lopes dos Santos, Vicky Moss-Hayes
Summary: Sedimentary organic pollution in the urban reaches of the Thames Estuary is transitioning from fossil fuel hydrocarbons to emerging synthetic chemicals. The study found a decrease of 3 to 25-fold in hydrocarbon content, while antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and hormones increased by 3 to 50-fold. Additionally, the composition of treated sewage was also incorporated into the sediments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruqayah Ali Grmasha, Csilla Stenger-Kovacs, Baydaa Abdul Hussein Bedewy, Osamah J. Al-sareji, Raed A. Al-Juboori, Monika Meiczinger, Khalid S. Hashim
Summary: Recent battles against ISIS in Iraq led to the destruction or severe damage of several oil refineries, resulting in the release and accumulation of hazardous chemicals, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), into the environment. A comprehensive 16 PAHs measurements campaign was conducted over six months near the oil refineries along the Tigris River and its estuaries. The findings revealed high concentrations of PAHs in water and sediment samples, with potential adverse health effects, including cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Galina Vasilyeva, Elizaveta Mikhedova, Lidia Zinnatshina, Elena Strijakova, Lenar Akhmetov, Svetlana Sushkova, Jose-Julio Ortega-Calvo
Summary: This study investigates the influence of different natural sorbents on the bioremediation of contaminated soil. The optimal doses of sorbents significantly accelerate the bioremediation of petroleum-contaminated soil, reducing the toxicity and residual contaminants in the soil and plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Allmon, Grace Carter, Robert Griffitt, Maria S. Sepulveda
Summary: Research on the cardiotoxic effects of oil on fish has mainly focused on rapidly developing pelagic species, with little emphasis on estuarine species with longer embryological periods. This study fills a knowledge gap by exposing sheepshead minnow embryos to oil and measuring cardiac responses through identifying cardiotoxic phenotypes and calculating cardiac output, finding significant increases in pericardial edema and reduced cardiac output at both oil doses. The methods described in this study allow for more physiologically relevant measures of cardiac performance in early life stages.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marie Davin, Gilles Colinet, Marie-Laure Fauconnier
Summary: This paper reviews three scientific trends leading current PAH-contaminated soil/sediment remediation studies and management. Firstly, the choice of compounds studied is discussed, suggesting the classical 16 US-EPA PAH compounds may no longer be sufficient. Secondly, the lack of PAH remediation trials on co-contaminated or aged-contaminated material is highlighted. Finally, the systematic use of the bioavailability measurement protocol as a tool to improve remediation processes and strategies is recommended.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jia Xing, Guoren Xu, Guibai Li
Summary: This study compared sewage sludge-based biochars (SSBBs) with lignocellulose-based biochars (LCBBs) in terms of their pyrolysis processes, various fractions, and potential soil applications. Significant differences were found in carbon content, surface functional groups, ash fractions, and potential toxic elements between SSBBs and LCBBs. The differences determined the discrepancies in soil application potential and mechanisms.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lele Jiang, Yueqiang Pan, Shaoting Zhu, Jingmin Qiu, Yu Shang, Juntian Xu, Futian Li, Hongbin Wang
Summary: The effects of phenanthrene on two cosmopolitan phytoplankton species, Chlorella vulgaris and Skeletonema costatum, were negative, especially at high concentrations. However, the tolerance levels of the two species to phenanthrene varied, with Skeletonema costatum even showing stimulation at low concentrations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xianxian Chen, Xinying Cheng, Han Meng, Kumar Krishna Selvaraj, Huiming Li, Huan He, Wenchao Du, Shaogui Yang, Shiyin Li, Limin Zhang
Summary: Bioaccessibility/bioavailability of PAHs is an important criterion in risk assessment, with research development divided into stages focusing on different aspects such as distribution coefficient and degradation methods. The current research trend includes establishing analytical methods for PAH derivatives and optimizing in vitro digestion methods.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuri Tanuma, Paul Dunk, Toru Maekawa, Chris P. Ewels
Summary: In this study, we used laser-induced vaporisation to evaporate and ionise carbon nanobelts and analysed the resultant ions through mass-spectrometry. We simulated systematic hydrogen-loss studies and found that the initial hydrogen loss led to the formation of carbyne chains and pentagon-chains while maintaining the nanobelt rings. However, the alternative routes towards the formation of closed-cages were shown to be less stable than chain formation and were not observed experimentally. These results provide important insights into the collision degradation routes of curved molecular carbon species and their implications in astrochemical environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangming Xu, Shuying Geng, Wei Cao, Rui Zuo, Yanguo Teng, Aizhong Ding, Fuqiang Fan, Junfeng Dou
Summary: Contamination of soil by polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) as a result of oil spills is a serious global issue. This study examined the vertical variation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), derivatives of PAHs (dPAHs), and bacterial community structure in deep soil with long-term oil spillage contamination. Results showed that the content of total PACs decreased with depth, with PAHs being the most abundant PACs. Bacterial community structure varied with depth, with higher diversity in shallow soil. The presence of PACs favored the presence of Pseudomonas in the bacterial community.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manthar Ali Mallah, Li Changxing, Mukhtiar Ali Mallah, Muhammad Naveed, Yang Liu, Sobia Noreen, He Xi, Wei Wang, Feifei Feng, Qiao Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between urinary PAHs and cardiovascular diseases. The results showed a positive correlation between urinary PAHs and the prevalence of coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack, and stroke.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Evgeny Lodygin, Evgeny Abakumov, Timur Nizamutdinov
Summary: The study examines the levels and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Antarctic soils, revealing that the contamination of pristine Antarctic soils is relatively low while transported former agrosoils show extremely high levels of PAHs. The data could potentially be used as background levels for setting threshold concentrations in the internationally managed region of Antarctica.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefan Trapp, Andreas Libonati Brock, Matthias Kastner, Andreas Schaffer, Dieter Hennecke
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy and precision of the MTB method for estimating biomass and bioNER formed from the degradation of organic chemicals using experimental data. The results showed that the MTB method provides a robust model for determining the potential amounts of biomass and bioNER formed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esra Kulaksiz, Berkant Kayan, Belgin Gozmen, Dimitrios Kalderis, Nihal Oturan, Mehmet A. Oturan
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of the antineoplastic agent 5-FU using various advanced oxidation processes, with the EF process being the most efficient. Different anodes in the EF process showed varying effects on the oxidative degradation of 5-FU, with the production of heterogeneous hydroxyl radicals playing a significant role at higher currents. Titanium dioxide-based photocatalytic oxidation and subcritical water oxidation processes showed lower degradation efficiency compared to the EF process. Overall, performance indicators such as degradation efficiency, mineralization power, cost, and energy consumption were considered in the comparison between the different treatment methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mariam Karagulyan, Marc-Oliver Goebel, Dorte Diehl, Abd Alaziz Abu Quba, Matthias Kastner, Jorg Bachmann, Lukas Y. Wick, Gabriele E. Schaumann, Anja Miltner
Summary: Increased drought intensity and frequency expose soil bacteria to prolonged water stress, leading to changes in bacterial cell surface properties. The changes in cell surface hydrophobicity depend on strain and stress type, and affect different bacteria in different ways.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Hans-Curt Flemming, Eric D. van Hullebusch, Thomas R. Neu, Per H. Nielsen, Thomas Seviour, Paul Stoodley, Jost Wingender, Stefan Wuertz
Summary: In this review, the authors revisit the understanding of the biofilm matrix and discuss the diversity of its components and the novel aspects of their functional interactions. The biofilm matrix plays a crucial role in stabilizing microbial cells and fulfilling various functions. It is dynamic and influenced by physico-chemical and biological interactions as well as environmental conditions.
NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuying Jing, Anja Miltner, Trine Eggen, Matthias Kaestner, Karolina M. Nowak
Summary: This study conducted a microcosm test to simulate the fate of pesticides in planted filters, and found that the presence of planted filters can enhance the degradation and adsorption of pesticides.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ling Feng, Weiwei Song, Nihal Oturan, Minoo Karbasi, Eric D. van Hullebusch, Giovanni Esposito, Stefanos Giannakis, Mehmet A. Oturan
Summary: This study investigated the removal of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Naproxen from water using electrochemical advanced oxidation processes. The degradation of Naproxen followed a pseudo-first-order reaction rate kinetic and several reaction intermediates were identified. The study also proposed a detailed oxidation pathway for Naproxen by hydroxyl radicals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jing Ma, Clement Trellu, Ekaterina Skolotneva, Nihal Oturan, Mehmet A. Oturan, Semyon Mareev
Summary: The reactivity of two non-active anodes (BDD and TiOx) for the removal of organic pollutants from water was investigated and compared. A mathematical model for electro-oxidation of organic compounds was developed, considering key mechanisms such as (OH)-O-center dot-mediated oxidation and direct electron transfer. The improvement of degradation kinetics depends on mass transport enhancement and competition between the mother molecule and degradation by-products does not significantly affect degradation kinetics under mass transport limitation.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arash Hemati, Hossein Ali Alikhani, Mehdi Babaei, Ladan Ajdanian, Behnam Asgari Lajayer, Eric D. van Hullebusch
Summary: This study compared the effects of different types of humic acid (HA) on the growth characteristics of canola. The results showed that HA extracted from vermicompost (VC) had superior effects compared to commercial HA and indole acetic acid. VC-extracted HA enriched with Azotobacter and Pseudomonas had the highest impact on canola growth and production.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sunanda Mishra, Shreya Ghosh, Eric D. D. van Hullebusch, Shikha Singh, Alok Prasad Das
Summary: Pollution caused by end-of-life electronics is a rapidly increasing threat and a global concern. Improper disposal of electronic wastes can have hazardous effects on living organisms and ecosystems. Bioleaching, as an eco-friendly technique, is a cost-effective and efficient method for recycling valuable elements from electronic waste.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Tiantian Zheng, Anja Miltner, Chao Liang, Karolina M. Nowak, Matthias Kastner
Summary: Microbial biomass residues play an important role in biogeochemical cycling, but the mechanism by which they are sequestered in soil organic matter remains elusive. This study revealed that bacterial biomass is predominantly utilized by fungi and stabilized as fungal necromass, contributing to soil organic carbon sequestration. The study also identified three phases in the metabolism of microbial biomass residues, with the final phase focused on C preservation rather than energy production.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed M. Khalil, Eric D. van Hullebusch, Mohamed M. Chehimi
CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Venkata Sai Reddy Ramireddy, Rakshitha Kurakula, Padmanaban Velayudhaperumal Chellam, Anina James, Eric D. van Hullebusch
Summary: The present study analyzes the degraded products of three azo dyes and predicts their toxicity using in silico methods. The results suggest that the degradation products are toxic and may accumulate in the environment. Proper treatment of these products is crucial.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lata Rani, Arun Lal Srivastav, Jyotsna Kaushal, Dericks P. Shukla, Tien Duc Pham, Eric D. van Hullebusch
Summary: This paper provides a detailed discussion on the sources of uranium in the water environment, its effects on human health, as well as the application and mechanisms of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as adsorbents for uranium removal. MOFs, with their high surface area and porosity, are considered promising adsorbents for removing uranium from contaminated water.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susan George, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo, Giovanni Esposito, Eric D. van Hullebusch, Fernando G. Fermoso
Summary: Dosing trace metals can improve biogas production in anaerobic digesters by stimulating microorganisms involved in metabolic pathways. Existing metal speciation models fail to accurately predict the effects of trace metals on anaerobic digestion, indicating the importance of considering non-ideal aqueous phase chemistry in defining metal speciation and labile fractions. A dynamic model was proposed in this study, which successfully predicted the effects of trace metals under different conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kun Zheng, Marc F. Benedetti, Eric D. van Hullebusch
Summary: Advanced high-tech applications heavily rely on technology critical elements (TCEs) such as indium, gallium, and germanium. Recovering these elements from end-of-life products offers a potential solution to address TCEs shortages. The review highlights recent advances in recovery methods for indium, gallium, and germanium from electronic waste, emphasizing the challenges and potential solutions for separation and purification. Optimizing and implementing these e-waste recovery protocols will enhance the circularity of these TCEs.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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)