Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natalie Finish, Pia Ramos, Eitan J. C. Borojovich, Offer Zeiri, Yair Amar, Moshe Gottlieb
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption characteristics of six toxic heavy metal cations by different zeolites and reveals that synthetic zeolites exhibit higher adsorption efficiency compared to natural zeolites.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Orlando F. Cruz Jr, Ignacio Campello Gomez, Manuel Martinez Escandell, Carlos R. Rambo, Joaquin Silvestre-Albero
Summary: Activated carbon-based molecular sieves show excellent performance in separation processes of CO2/CH4 mixtures, indicating potential industrial applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Laishram Saya, W. Rameshwor Singh, Sunita Hooda
Summary: Given the large amount of harmful pharmaceuticals being released into the water stream, it is crucial to eradicate or reduce these chemicals to a minimum permissible limit. This study reports the fabrication of a magnetic guar gum graphene oxide nano-composite (mGG/GO NC) for the adsorption of ciprofloxacin from wastewater. Various techniques were used to characterize the guar gum and the nanocomposite, and it was found that the adsorption process followed the pseudo second order model and Langmuir isotherm model. The nanocomposite exhibited high adsorption capacity and recyclability, potentially due to a synergistic effect of multiple interactions in the adsorption mechanism.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Hemant Kumar Joshi, Mahesh Chandra Vishwakarma, Rajesh Kumar, Harish Sharma, Narendra Singh Bhandari, Sushil Kumar Joshi
Summary: This study examined the biosorption of zinc ions and the removal efficiency of various biosorbents, identifying promising candidates and investigating aspects such as adsorption mechanisms, equilibria, models, kinetics, and thermodynamics. The research highlighted the need for scale-up and commercialization of biosorption techniques for industrial water purification systems.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manikandan Rajendran, Selvaraj Barathi, Maryium Sajjad, Gadah Albasher, Jintae Lee
Summary: Arsenic remediation is a serious global issue. Carbon-encapsulated Fe nanoparticle composites (Fe/C CNPs) were synthesized and their adsorption behavior was investigated. The results suggest that Fe/C CNPs can be used for the remediation of arsenic-contaminated water.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rana Malhas, Taiyeba Alamgir, Abrar Benhusain, Nadeen Alotaibi, Noor Alhaddad
Summary: In this study, the effects of various process parameters on the removal of oil from oily wastewater using Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles were investigated. The results showed that Fe3O4 nanoparticles are highly effective and reusable for oil removal.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yarui Zhou, Zilong Li, Lili Ji, Zhen Wang, Lu Cai, Jian Guo, Wendong Song, Yaning Wang, Alexander M. Piotrowski
Summary: Novel N-doped biochar (AKB) nanomaterials derived from raw kelp root exhibited excellent adsorption performance for cationic dye removal, with high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, suitable for dye wastewater treatment applications.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed Benjelloun, Youssef Miyah, Gulsun Akdemir Evrendilek, Farid Zerrouq, Sanae Lairini
Summary: The increased environmental awareness and tighter regulatory standards have led various industries to seek appropriate wastewater treatment technologies for colored wastewater. This review provides detailed information on dyes, their classification, the environmental impact of water pollution, and the use of adsorption technology as a sustainable solution for dye removal. Studies evaluating the effectiveness of different adsorbents, particularly low-cost ones, in removing dyes from aqueous solutions are highlighted.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wipark Anutrasakda, Apakorn Phasuk, Chutima Tangku
Summary: Hydroxyapatite and carbonate-substituted hydroxyapatite materials were prepared using a hydrothermal method, with higher CO32- concentrations resulting in smaller particle size, lower crystallinity, and higher surface area. CHAP15 exhibited superior Pb(II) adsorption performance, with the adsorption mechanism involving the formation of poorly-soluble compounds through the reaction of Pb(II) ions with phosphate and carbonate ions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Loganathan, Arya S. Raj, A. Murugesan, P. Senthil Kumar
Summary: This study focuses on synthesizing aromatic polyimides for the removal of carcinogenic crystal violet, enhancing the adsorption efficiency by incorporating different functional moieties, and optimizing the adsorption process through various parameters. The experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the functionalized adsorbent for removing cationic dyes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sivakumar Vigneshwaran, Palliyalil Sirajudheen, Perumal Karthikeyan, Sankaran Meenakshi
Summary: In this study, a sulfur tethered adsorbent of Tapioca peel (S@TP) biochar was successfully fabricated and utilized for the removal of organic dyes such as Malachite Green (MG) and Rhodamine B (RhB) from water, showing adsorption efficiency of 30.18 and 33.10 mg/g, respectively.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Asha Singh, Sunil Kumar, Vishal Panghal
Summary: This study evaluated the adsorption of Cr6+ from aqueous solution using dead biomass of aquatic plants Salvinia molesta and Typha latifolia. Both adsorbents showed good results for Cr6+ removal under certain conditions, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used for characterization and analysis.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Jin Hau Lew, Omar K. Matar, Erich A. Mueller, Myo Thant Maung Maung, Paul F. Luckham
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption of three types of hydrolysed polyacrylamide (HPAM) with different molecular weights onto calcium carbonate particles. The results show that all three HPAMs can adsorb favorably onto the surface of calcium carbonate, with higher adsorption observed for higher molecular weight polymers. Additionally, the study reveals that the surface charge of calcium carbonate changes upon introducing HPAM within a certain dosage range.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiwon Chung, Neha Sharma, Minyoung Kim, Kyusik Yun
Summary: The study investigated the adsorption of methylene blue from wastewaters using activated carbon derived from sucrose and melamine. The synthesized adsorbent showed high specific surface area and fast adsorption rate, making it effective in removing methylene blue from wastewater.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haijie He, Kuan Chai, Tao Wu, Zhanhong Qiu, Shifang Wang, Jie Hong
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption capacity of kaolin, kaolin-sodium bentonite, and kaolin-organic bentonite for removing rhodamine B from water. The results showed that the addition of bentonite improved the adsorption capacity of kaolin for rhodamine B. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were suitable for describing the adsorption process, while a pseudo-second order kinetic model described the adsorption kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xi Yu, Mohamed Hassan, Raffaella Ocone, Yassir Makkawi
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Francis A. Elewuwa, Yassir T. Makkawi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huaiyu Yang, Xi Yu, Vishal Raval, Yassir Makkawi, Alastair Florence
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Francis A. Elewuwa, Yassir T. Makkawi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muktar Bashir, Xi Yu, Mohamed Hassan, Yassir Makkawi
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohamed I. Hassan, Yassir T. Makkawi
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2018)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xi Yu, Paula H. Blanco, Yassir Makkawi, Anthony V. Bridgwater
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kel W. Chua, Yassir T. Makkawi, Michael J. Hounslow
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xi Yu, Yassir Makkawi, Raffaella Ocone, Martin Huard, Cedric Briens, Franco Berruti
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yassir Makkawi, Xi Yu, Raffaella Ocone
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jai B. Lad, Yassir T. Makkawi
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yassir Makkawi, Yehya El Sayed, Mubarak Salih, Paul Nancarrow, Scott Banks, Tony Bridgwater
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yassir Makkawi, Yehya El Sayed, Dionysia-Angeliki Lyra, Fatemeh Hassan Pour, Muhammad Khan, Mohamed Badrelzaman
Summary: The study evaluated the potential of Salicornia bigelovii seed and seedless-plant for biofuel and biochar production through pyrolysis, showing significant differences in chemical composition and properties. The seed produced high bio-oil yield with fatty acids commonly found in vegetable oils, while the seedless-plant produced a liquid with low bio-oil content resembling brackish water. Biochars from both feed-stocks were stable for long term carbon sequestration. Pyrolysis of the S. bigelovii seed was found to offer a good opportunity for biofuel production in arid/semi-arid saline regions.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Fatemeh Hassan Pour, Yassir Taha Makkawi
Summary: The global food waste production is expected to increase by 33% within the next decade, with nearly 50%-60% coming from post-consumption waste. Recycling through integrated pyrolysis-gasification processes can produce high-value products with almost zero or negative environmental impact, offering great potentials in soil amendment, water resources enhancement, livestock and food security.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
