Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuanhang Wang, Yang Bu, Yachao Cai, Xiangzhao Wang
Summary: This study proposes a new method, shear thickening fluid with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (STF-LIBS), to improve the analytical capability of mercury in liquid samples. The results show that STF-LIBS enhances the analytical sensitivity and accuracy of mercury in liquid samples.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haiwei Zhang, Fei Zhang, Jia Song, Mou Leong Tan, Hsiang-te Kung, Verner Carl Johnson
Summary: The study analyzed the pollution characteristics and sources of heavy metal elements in the Zhundong mining area in Xinjiang for the first time, as well as evaluating the health risks and influencing factors using Monte Carlo simulation. Results showed that coal combustion, transportation, and atmospheric dust were significant sources of heavy metal pollution in the area. The research contributes to better soil management, remediation, and pollution control in Xinjiang's mining areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wheaton L. Schroeder, Anna S. Baber, Rajib Saha
Summary: Synthetic biology has the potential to revolutionize the biotech industry and our everyday lives, and tools like EuGeneCiD and EuGeneCiM play a crucial role in designing and modeling genetic circuits for future applications. These tools preclude problematic designs and can be used to develop various genetic circuit conceptualizations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Xu, Huiping Dai, Lidia Skuza, Jianming Xu, Jiachun Shi, Yujun Wang, Jiali Shentu, Shuhe Wei
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and correlation of heavy metals in three representative contamination industries in the Jiangzhe Area, and assessed the pollution and health risks. The results showed serious Cr(VI) pollution and a decreasing trend with depth. The concentrations and speciation of other heavy metals generally decreased with soil depth. Correlation analysis revealed possible similar and different sources of contamination. The pollution assessment indicated severe Cr(VI) contamination in all three sites, with Jingjiang being the most severe. Health risk assessment identified significant non-carcinogenic risks associated with Pb contamination for children, and unacceptable carcinogenic risks associated with Ni contamination for both adults and children.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Young-Kyu Hong, Jin-Wook Kim, Sang-Phil Lee, Jae-E. Yang, Sung-Chul Kim
Summary: Heavy metal pollution in soil can have detrimental effects on soil ecosystems and human health. This study examined the reduction of bioavailable fractions of As and Pb in paddy soil using artificial lightweight material (ALM) made from recycled materials. Results showed that the combination of ALM with FeO and lime led to the highest reductions in bioavailable fractions of As (52.8%) and Pb (65.7%) in soil. The mobility and bioavailability of As and Pb were mainly controlled by soil pH, electrical conductivity, P2O5, and soil organic matter. Long-term monitoring is necessary to assess the longevity of soil amendments.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
P. O. Ogungbile, A. O. Ajibare, P. O. Ayeku, J. O. Akinola
Summary: This study investigated the concentration of nine heavy metals in Oreochromis niloticus and Ipomoea aquatica in Agodi reservoir, Nigeria. The results showed that the metals accumulated more in O. niloticus than in I. aquatica. Most of the examined metals exceeded the safety limit, and O. niloticus had lower tolerance for heavy metals. Additionally, metal concentration and ecological risk quotient were higher in the wet season for O. niloticus.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Hong-jie Yan, He-yang Zhang, Ya-jun Shi, Ping Zhou, Huan Li, Dong-ling Wu, Liu Liu
Summary: A combined experimental and numerical method was used to investigate the re-release process and release rate of heavy metals, cadmium and plumbum, in sediments of a certain water area. The release law of Cd and Pb in sediments was found to have two stages: rapid release and dynamic equilibrium, with an increasing release rate as flow velocity accelerates. The water quality in the area may exceed the surface water Class V standard within less than 3 hours, with most relative deviations between simulation values and field survey results within +/- 10%.
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enrique Lozano-Bilbao, Gonzalo Lozano, Alba Jurado-Ruzafa, Arturo Hardisson, Carmen Rubio, Soraya Paz, Veronica Martin, Angel J. Gutierrez
Summary: Mercury is a toxic metal that easily accumulates in organisms and spreads through the food chain. The concentration of mercury in Scomber colias has significantly decreased over the past few decades, possibly due to environmental regulations and measures to reduce mercury emissions. Additionally, historical collections of biological specimens are valuable sources of information for monitoring the effectiveness of legislative measures on the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yizhang Liu, Tangfu Xiao, Zhengjie Zhu, Liang Ma, Hang Li, Zengping Ning
Summary: This study investigated the pollution, fractionation and potential risks of heavy metals in soils from a mountainous area with black shale outcropping, with emphasis on Cd and Zn. Elevated concentrations of heavy metals in black shales reflected high geochemical baseline in the study area. Metals released from oxidative weathering were redistributed and retained during pedogenic processes, leading to enrichment of certain metals in soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kang Yan, Haizhen Wang, Zheng Lan, Jiahang Zhou, HuiZhen Fu, Laosheng Wu, Jianming Xu
Summary: Contaminated sites, especially in China, have become a significant focus of research on heavy metal pollution assessment and remediation methods. China and the USA are leading countries in related research, with a particular emphasis on mining areas and industrial zones. Cd and Pb are the most studied heavy metals, with more severe pollution observed in southeast China than in the northwest.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hong-Bao Liu, Si-Jia Liu, Xiao-Song He, Fei Dang, Yuan-Yuan Tang, Bei-Dou Xi
Summary: The study found that landfill refuse contains a variety of active functional groups, with electron donating capacity higher than electron accepting capacity, mainly achieved through hydroxyl groups; Inorganic minerals and speciation distribution of heavy metals in the refuse were affected, with zinc and nickel showing high migration potential, while chromium, copper, and lead are relatively stable.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiali Shentu, Xiaoxiao Li, Ruifang Han, Qianqian Chen, Dongsheng Shen, Shengqi Qi
Summary: This study investigated the immobilization effect of biochar on heavy metals in soil, showing significant decreases in leaching toxicity of Cu and Ni but relatively insignificant effects on Pb and Zn. Better immobilization effects were observed in the fluctuating zone and saturated zone, with a significant increase in the residual fraction of heavy metals after the addition of biochar.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaona Wang, Ming Gao, Menglu Wang, Chuanfu Wu, Qunhui Wang, Ying Wang
Summary: This study found that lactic acid fermentation broth can more effectively dissolve heavy metals in municipal solid waste incineration fly ash, but the leaching toxicity increases afterwards, making it unsuitable for landfill treatment. However, the MSWIFA treated with lactic acid fermentation broth has value in co-disposal with cement kiln, making it an effective pretreatment method.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Eleni Prifti, Helen Kaberi, Vasiliki Paraskevopoulou, Panagiotis Michalopoulos, Christina Zeri, Stylianos Iliakis, Manos Dassenakis, Michael Scoullos
Summary: The Saronikos Gulf is facing a lot of anthropogenic pressure, with heavy metal pollution being a major environmental problem. Sedimentary cores from Elefsis Bay and the Inner Saronikos Gulf were analyzed to study the temporal evolution and chemical speciation of eleven elements, revealing extensive pollution from the 1910s and 1960s. While there has been a decrease in sediment enrichment since 2000, a toxicity assessment showed that most trace elements still pose a moderate to high risk of toxicity to benthic ecosystems. This study highlights the urgent need for research and management of trace element inputs in the Inner Saronikos Gulf.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David L. Haskins, M. Kyle Brown, Chongyang Qin, Xiaoyu Xu, Melissa A. Pilgrim, Tracey D. Tuberville
Summary: The study investigated temporal patterns of THg and MeHg concentrations in a common watersnake species and evaluated relationships among different tissue types. The results showed significant declines in THg and MeHg concentrations from the 1980s to 2019, indicating a gradual attenuation of contaminants in watersnakes.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tatjana Sostaric, Marija Petrovic, Jovica Stojanovic, Marija Markovic, Jelena Avdalovic, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei, Zorica Lopicic
Summary: Alkali modification of apricot shells increased porosity and total surface area, as well as crystallite size and crystallinity index. Although the cellulose-rich fraction from the modified sample exhibited higher thermal stability, overall thermal analysis indicated lower thermal stability of the alkali-modified biomass. This suggests that this modification can enhance the fuel properties of apricot shell biomass and has potential applications in energy recovery.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bo Ma, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Zhihui Chen, Bang Liu, Chenchen Zhao, Xiaozhe Zhu
Summary: The study demonstrated that the PDA/ATP-nZVI composite material showed efficient removal of organic flotation reagents and Cr(VI) pollution, indicating its potential for the remediation of mine environment polluted by both heavy metals and organic compounds.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nenad Maric, Jana Strbacki, Jason Polk, Latinka Slavkovic Beskoski, Jelena Avdalovic, Marija Ljesevic, Kristina Joksimovic, Aleksandra Zeradanin, Vladimir P. Beskoski
Summary: The study analyzes the biodegradation fingerprints in groundwater 25 years after accidental leakage of kerosene (jet fuel) in central Serbia, confirming the long-term presence of hydrocarbon contamination and indigenous microbiological populations capable of biodegradation.
CHEMISTRY AND ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Ma, Jun Yao, Zhihui Chen, Bang Liu, Jonghyok Kim, Chenchen Zhao, Xiaozhe Zhu, Victor G. Mihucz, Tatiana Minkina, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen
Summary: In this study, a PDA/ATP-nZVI composite was synthesized and used to remove Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies showed that the adsorption of Cr(VI) was spontaneous, with nZVI playing a key role in the reduction of Cr(VI). Coexisting ions had minimal effects on Cr(VI) removal, while interfering ions could facilitate its removal.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aleksandra Zeradjanin, Kristina Joksimovic, Jelena Avdalovic, Gordana Gojgic-Cvijovic, Takeshi Nakano, Srdjan Miletic, Mila Ilic, Vladimir P. Beskoski
Summary: The study analyzed the sequential multi-stage aerobic/anaerobic microbial biodegradation of PCBs in heavily polluted river sediment. The results showed that the natural microbial community has a strong potential to reduce PCB levels under alternating multi-stage aerobic/anaerobic conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaozhe Zhu, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Jianli Liu, Chenchen Zhao, Bo Ma, Zhihui Chen, Hao Li, Bang Liu
Summary: This study reported the degradation method of alpha-nitroso-beta-naphthol (alpha N beta N), a typical organic flotation reagent in mining area, using steel converter slag (SCS) as a low-cost catalyst. The results showed that SCS + H2O2 could effectively remove alpha N beta N from water solutions with a removal rate of over 98.8% within 60 minutes. The study proposed a synergistic mechanism of radical and non-radical pathways and identified the active sites for H2O2 activation on the surface of SCS.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wancheng Pang, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevit Knudsen, Ying Cao, Bang Liu, Hao Li, Miaomiao Li, Junjie Zhu
Summary: This work systematically studied the kinetics and mechanism of degradation of salicylhydroxamic acid (SHA), benzhydroxamic acid (BHA) and N-hydroxyphthalimide (NOP) by UVA-B/H2O2 and UVA-B/PDS. The results showed that UVA-B irradiation could induce a direct photolysis of SHA and dominated its destruction, while BHA and NOP were effectively degraded via HO· and SO4·- mediated oxidation. The pH and presence of water constituents also played a role in the degradation performance of HAAs. The study also found that the UV/AOP degradation of HAAs could generate transformation products with higher acute toxicity than the parent compounds.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tanja Jednak Beric, J. Avdalovic, J. Milic, V. Teofilovic, M. M. Vrvic, B. Jovancicevic, S. Miletic
Summary: In this study, three spent desulphurisation catalysts from petroleum refining were analyzed chemically and found to be unsuitable for recycling. They were classified as hazardous waste. The results showed that bioremediation can be an effective method to treat such waste.
CHEMISTRY AND ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Cao, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Wancheng Pang, Junjie Zhu, Bang Liu, Hao Li, Miaomiao Li, Jianchao Su
Summary: UV/chlorine showed higher BPA degradation efficiency and pH-dependency than UV/H2O2 due to chlorination and the synergy of center dot OH and RCS. The primary radicals, center dot OH and Cl center dot, played a pivotal role in BPA degradation in UV/chlorine process at all pH investigated. Chlorination, hydroxylation, and breakage of the isopropylidene chain were the decomposition pathways in the UV/chlorine system, while only hydroxylation and breakage of the isopropylidene chain occurred in the UV/H2O2 system. Toxicity analysis revealed that the UV/chlorine system produced a mixture with higher toxicity compared to the UV/H2O2 system. Careful consideration of the possible environmental risk is required when using UV/chlorine to remove BPA in real waters.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ramadan Musbah M. Saheed, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Musbah Abduljalil M. Faraj, Hans Peter Nytoft, Branimir Jovancicevic
Summary: Crude oil samples from the Sharara-C oil field in SW Libya were analyzed using organic geochemical methods to determine the characteristics of the source rocks. The oils were found to be generated from marine shales with mixed organic materials deposited in an intermediate environment. The source rocks were inferred to be hot shales in the Lower Silurian Tanezzuft Formation. Comparison with other crude oils from the same area showed similarity in most parameters, but differences in maturity parameters confirmed the presence of distinct oil families in the Sharara oil field.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenchen Zhao, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Jianli Liu, Xiaozhe Zhu, Bo Ma, Hao Li, Ying Cao, Bang Liu
Summary: A series of goethite-modified montmorillonite (GMt) materials were synthesized for the amelioration of cationic cadmium (Cd) and anionic arsenic (As) complex contaminants in soil and water bodies. The results showed that GMt-0.5 had the highest adsorption capacity for Cd(II) and As(III), and its amendment significantly reduced the availability of Cd and As in the soil. This study suggests that GMt-0.5 is a promising candidate for the simultaneous immobilization of metal (loid)s in both, aqueous solution and mine soil.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenchen Zhao, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Jianli Liu, Xiaozhe Zhu, Bo Ma
Summary: This study investigated the immobilization stabilization and mechanism of heavy metal(loid)s by goethite loaded montmorillonite (GMt) and explored the soil microbial response. The results showed that GMt had a higher acid tolerance and more stable heavy metal(loid)s fixation ability. The addition of GMt significantly decreased the available Cd, Zn, Pb, and As concentration in the soil and improved the richness and diversity of bacterial communities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ying Cao, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Wancheng Pang, Bo Ma, Hao Li, Chenchen Zhao, Bang Liu, Miaomiao Li
Summary: The growing problem of typical organic pollution in mines and the effective utilization of increasing mine industrial wastes are the most challenging issues in the current global situation. This study constructed an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants in mines using copper smelting slag (CSS), hydroxylamine (HA), and H2O2. The study found that fayalite in CSS is the crucial ferriferous catalyst, and HA greatly increased the oxidation effectiveness of CSS. The study proposes a new design concept for recycling industrial solid waste from mines and a new surface catalyst system for removing organic pollutants from mining.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bo Ma, Jun Yao, Tatjana Solevic Knudsen, Wancheng Pang, Bang Liu, Xiaozhe Zhu, Ying Cao, Chenchen Zhao
Summary: The study investigates a prospective HHCF process, in which solid waste copper slag (CS) and dithionite (DNT) act as catalyst and mediator of Fe3+/Fe2+ transformation. DNT enables controlled leaching of iron and a highly efficient homogeneous Fe3+/Fe2+ cycle by dissociating to SO2• under acidic conditions, leading to enhanced H2O2 decomposition and (OH)• generation for pchloroaniline (p-CA) degradation. The removal rate of p-CA in the CS/DNT/H2O2 system increased by 30 times compared to the CS/H2O2 system. Moreover, batch dosing of H2O2 can greatly promote the yield of (OH)• by mitigating the side reactions between H2O2 and SO2•.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nikoleta Lugonja, Vesna Marinkovic, Biljana Milicic, Jelena Avdalovic, Miroslav Vrvig, Snezana Spasic
Summary: This paper examines the effects of freeze storage, pasteurization, and supplementation on the nutritional profile and antioxidant potential of preterm human milk. The results show that freeze storage and pasteurization reduce protein and lipid concentrations, as well as antioxidant capacity. Supplementation with a fortifier can increase the concentrations of proteins, lipids, and lactose, ensuring adequate nutrition for preterm infants.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING QUARTERLY
(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)
