Article
Environmental Sciences
Leila Bameri, Iman Sourinejad, Zahra Ghasemi, Nasrin Fazelian
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO(2)NPs) on C. muelleri microalgae. The results showed that TiO(2)NPs affected the growth, photosynthetic pigments, protein and lipid contents of the microalgae, and interacted with the cell wall. This suggests that the released TiO(2)NPs may have toxic effects on C. muelleri, an important live feed in mariculture.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaying Xin, Gordon Huang, Baiyu Zhang
Summary: PPCPs, including organic ingredients and nanoparticles, have toxicity to algae, especially Chlorophyta and diatoms, which are more susceptible; Multiple algal endpoints should be considered for a complete toxicity evaluation; Experiments on joint and tertiary toxicity can reveal toxic mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hang Liu, Yuan Meng, Jie Li, Xiaohui Wang, Tingting Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the photolytic behavior and mechanism of carbamazepine and caffeine under UV radiation, identifying degradation pathways, intermediates, and toxicity changes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin-Sol Lee, Yunmoon Oh, Hae Eun Park, Jae-Seong Lee, Hyung Sik Kim
Summary: In this study, the combined toxic effects of simultaneous exposure to microplastics and triclosan on Daphnia magna were investigated. It was found that simultaneous exposure resulted in increased mortality and altered antioxidant enzymatic activities compared to single exposure to triclosan. The accumulation of triclosan was also observed due to the inhibition of the multixenobiotic resistance activity by microplastics. These findings suggest the synergistic toxic effects of simultaneous exposure to microplastics and triclosan.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carla Lopez, Mac-Anthony Nnorom, Yiu Fai Tsang, Charles W. Knapp
Summary: This study examined the short-term toxic effects of six common PPCPs on enriched nitrifying cultures. Triclosan showed the greatest inhibition on nitrification, while colistin had the lowest EC50 for overall nitrification. Ampicillin and ofloxacin also displayed varying levels of toxicity on nitrifying bacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lilan Wang, Yao Wang, Jianwen Chen, Xue-Min Yang, Xing-Tao Jiang, Peiqing Liu, Min Li
Summary: This study compared the effects of cigarette smoke condensate (CSC) to electronic cigarette smoke condensate (ECSC) on human lung epithelial cells (BEAS-2B) at equivalent nicotine levels. The results showed that compared to CSC, ECSC did not significantly impact cell effects and gene expression profile at equimolar nicotine concentrations.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daniel Sandoval-Rivas, Daniela V. Morales, Matias I. Hepp
Summary: This study evaluates the toxicity of radiata pine bark waxes obtained through various extraction methods on human skin cells grown in vitro. Pine bark waxes extracted via T3 and T9 exhibit non-toxicity up to 2% concentration, making them a potential substitute for petroleum-based cosmetic materials. Integrating the forestry and cosmetic industries through pine bark wax production under circular economy principles could promote development while replacing petroleum-based materials.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Naima Hamid, Muhammad Junaid, Rakia Manzoor, Jin-Jing Duan, Ming Lv, Nan Xu, De-Sheng Pei
Summary: Chronic exposure to PPCP mixtures at environmentally relevant concentrations resulted in high accumulation in liver and gonadal tissues of adult zebrafish, leading to perturbed genetic responses and disruption of the HPG axis pathway. In silico molecular docking revealed specific amino acid residues of PPCPs binding with estrogen receptors, confirming their xenoestrogenic behavior. Strict environmental regulations for the disposal of PPCPs are crucial to protect ecological and public health.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kai Zhen, Qing Zhu, Sheng Zhai, Yue Gao, Huimin Cao, Xuejiao Tang, Cuiping Wang, Jiao Li, Lili Tian, Hongwen Sun
Summary: Pyrolysis of sludge into biochar is an effective method for realizing the resourceful utilization of sludge. The study found that sludge biochar reduces the migration of pharmaceuticals and heavy metals in wheat, but prolongs the germination time and causes stress and oxidative damage to plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Han Wang, Qun Yan, Xiaoqian Zhong, Irini Angelidaki, Ioannis A. Fotidis
Summary: Anaerobic co-digestion is a strategy for increasing methane production, but substrates rich in proteins and lipids can cause a synergetic co-inhibition effect. This study explored the microbial mechanisms behind the co-inhibition effect and found that ammonia played a major role in affecting methanogens. Decreased abundances of certain microorganisms and critical enzymes confirmed the synergetic co-inhibition effect.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Denis Baranenko, Mohamed Said Boulkrane, Irina Borisova, Bazhena Astafyeva, Weihong Lu, A. M. Abd El-Aty
Summary: There is increasing concern about the potential health risks of exposure to phthalates. This study investigated the presence of phthalates in packaged beef samples and their translocation from different types of food packaging. The results showed that di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP) had the highest levels in beef, while diisooctyl phthalate (DiOP) had the lowest levels. The contact area and fat content on minced meat resulted in higher phthalate translocation compared to beef slices. However, the examined food packages did not meet the legal requirements, as DnBP migrated to the meat. Further research is needed to determine the migration pathways and sources of phthalates in the food chain.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Swati Gupta, Hagar Siebner, Gurunath Ramanathan, Zeev Ronen
Summary: The study illustrated that TNT has an adverse effect on RDX degradation by Rhodococcus strains, inhibiting the degradation process.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcin Szymanski, Renata Dobrucka
Summary: In this study, we developed and utilized research methods to quickly assess the toxic activity of various nanoparticles, including metal nanoparticles. The toxicity of PbO nanoparticles synthesized with Chitliumdenudatum was assessed using plant species and invertebrates. The characterization of the nanoparticles was done using techniques such as UV-VIS, XRD, SEM with EDS, AFM, and FTIR, confirming the presence of 30-40 nm PbO nanoparticles.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohamed Gomaa, Ayat Zien-Elabdeen, Awatief F. Hifney, Mahmoud S. Adam
Summary: This study investigated the toxicity of pharmaceuticals on green algae, revealing varying degrees of toxicity and cellular damages caused by different drugs. The research also utilized experimental design to study the combined toxicities of different drugs on algae, providing an effective tool for ecotoxicological assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingjie Cai, Chunchun Wang, Yanping Liu, Ruyu Yan, Shijie Li
Summary: This study investigates the degradation of pharmaceutical antibiotics using carbon dots modulated S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts. The results show that the photocatalyst exhibits excellent activity and high degradation efficiency, and it is effective for multiple pharmaceutical antibiotics. This research demonstrates the practical application value of carbon dots modulated S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts in water treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shanfei Fu, Shujuan Lian, Irini Angelidaki, Rongbo Guo
Summary: Micro-aeration can promote anaerobic digestion by regulating microbial communities and facilitating the growth of facultative taxa. This enhances methane production and stabilizes the AD process. It also helps remove hydrogen sulfide through oxidation. However, micro-aeration must be carefully controlled to maintain an overall anaerobic environment and minimize oxidative stress on obligate anaerobes, especially methanogens.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Syed Salman Ali Shah, Hyeona Park, Hyung-June Park, Jinwoo Kim, Irini Angelidaki, Changsoo Lee, Jeonghwan Kim, Kwang-Ho Choo
Summary: This study reports a novel composite biomedium composed of quorum quenching bacteria, porous silica, and polyelectrolytes for controlling membrane fouling in anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs). The results show that the composite biomedium significantly delays membrane fouling and exhibits high durability. Moreover, the biomedium does not affect the anaerobic treatment performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ehsan Sarlaki, Mohammad Hossein Kianmehr, Marzieh Ghorbani, Ali Mashaallah Kermani, Keyvan Asefpour Vakilian, Irini Angelidaki, Yajing Wang, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: A cost-effective and energy-efficient nitro-humification process was developed for nitrogen functionalization and activation of lignite humic substances. Different metrics were determined for the processed lignite including solubility, physicochemical properties, oxidation degree, nitrogen functionalization, spectral ratios, and surface functionalization. The process showed improved solubility, balanced nitrogen binding forms, and enhanced carbon and nitrogen content. It also increased cation exchange capacity, carboxylic and phenolic groups, crystallinity index, and availability of macromicronutrients and rare earth elements.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanley A. Gorzelnik, Xinyu Zhu, Irini Angelidaki, Marja Koski, Borja Valverde-Perez
Summary: The study demonstrates the application of a two-step multitrophic process to assimilate residual nutrients into live feeds suitable for fish, using microalgae and Daphnia magna.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sandra Beatriz Castillo Castaneda, Rafael Emilio Altamirano Torres, Miguel Angel Dominguez Vizcaino, Elda M. Melchor-Martinez, Mariel Araceli Oyervides-Munoz, Juan Eduardo Sosa Hernandez, Roberto Parra-Saldivar, Thomas Bisgaard, Omid Tavakoli, Irini Angelidaki, Solange I. Mussatto, Eduardo Krebs Kleingesinds, Seyed Soheil Mansouri
Summary: Currently, there is a growing demand for more sustainable production processes and a shift towards zero-waste manufacturing. Microalgae have emerged as an alternative to traditional remediation techniques and have the advantage of producing highly valuable products. This review aims to provide guidance on the use of microalgae, including biomass productivity, removal of pollutants, and composition of microalgae biomass, to help academics and industrial stakeholders optimize and valorize their side-streams.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mariusz Kuglarz, Irini Angelidaki
Summary: This study presents a sustainable method for producing succinic acid from the organic fraction of household kitchen wastes. The use of enzymatic hydrolysis and A. succinogenes fermentation resulted in high sugar conversion and succinic acid yields. The study also demonstrated the successful conversion of the liquid fraction and residue of kitchen waste into biogas.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleftheria Papadopoulou, Charlene Vance, Paloma S. Rozene Vallespin, Panagiotis Tsapekos, Irini Angelidaki
Summary: Microbial fermentation combined with inexpensive biomass, such as Saccharina latissima hydrolysate, candy-factory waste, and digestate from full-scale biogas plant, can be used as an alternative to petroleum-based materials for lactic acid production. Lactic acid bacteria, including Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus plantarum, and Pediococcus pentosaceus, were able to utilize sugars released from seaweed hydrolysate and candy-waste. Seaweed hydrolysate and digestate also provided nutrients for microbial fermentation. A scaled-up co-fermentation of candy-waste and digestate resulted in a lactic acid concentration of 65.65 g/L and a productivity of 1.37 g/L/hour, demonstrating the successful production of lactic acid from low-cost industrial residues.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Benjamas Cheirsilp, Wageeporn Maneechote, Sirasit Srinuanpan, Irini Angelidaki
Summary: This review focuses on the microalgae contributions to Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy, discussing the zero-waste approaches for sustainable production and biorefineries of microalgal biomass. The review provides overviews of microalgae's contributions to wastewater upcycling and greenhouse gas capture, as well as summarizes various valuable products from microalgal biomass to emphasize their biorefinery potential. It also discusses key issues, future perspectives, and challenges for zero-waste microalgal biorefineries.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Han Wang, Qun Yan, Xiaoqian Zhong, Irini Angelidaki, Ioannis A. Fotidis
Summary: Anaerobic co-digestion is a strategy for increasing methane production, but substrates rich in proteins and lipids can cause a synergetic co-inhibition effect. This study explored the microbial mechanisms behind the co-inhibition effect and found that ammonia played a major role in affecting methanogens. Decreased abundances of certain microorganisms and critical enzymes confirmed the synergetic co-inhibition effect.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Eleftheria Papadopoulou, Mari Cristina Rodriguez de Evgrafov, Argyro Kalea, Panagiotis Tsapekos, Irini Angelidaki
Summary: Three bacterial species were isolated from seaweed biomass and evolved to increasing concentrations of NaCl. Two of the evolved strains showed increased salt tolerance and were able to produce lactic acid in hypersaline seaweed hydrolysate. Mutations in genes affecting ion balance and cell membrane composition were observed in the evolved lineages.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marzieh Ghorbani, Mohammad Hossein Kianmehr, Ehsan Sarlaki, Irini Angelidaki, Yadong Yang, Meisam Tabatabaei, Junting Pan, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the digestibility and reduce the ruminal methane emissions of wheat straw by using the ozonation and pelleting processes. Various analyses were conducted on the pellets, including digestibility indicators, mechanical properties, surface chemistry functionalization, chemical-spectral-structural features, and energy requirements. The nitrogen-enriched ozonated wheat straw pellets showed significant improvements in lignin reduction, gas production, metabolizable energy, in vitro organic matter digestibility, and short-chain fatty acid content.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Farinaz Ebrahimian, Giovanna Lovato, Merlin Alvarado-Morales, Muhammad Tahir Ashraf, Jose Alberto Domingues Rodrigues, Panagiotis Tsapekos, Irini Angelidaki
Summary: This study examined the effect of trace metals on H2/CO2 biomethanation, finding that they are crucial for efficient methane production. During nutrient deprivation, the suppression of hydrogenotrophic archaea at higher gas rates led to a decrease in methane content and an increase in acetic acid concentration. After nutrient supplementation, increased concentrations of Co, Ni, and Fe were found to enhance methanogenic activity, resulting in high methane content and low acetic acid concentration. Mathematical modeling demonstrated that iron limitation suppressed hydrogenotrophic archaea, leading to hydrogen accumulation and the growth of homoacetogenic bacteria.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Antonios A. Lithourgidis, Thomas A. Kotsopoulos, Sotirios D. Kalamaras, Ioannis V. Skiadas, Mariusz Kuglarz, Francesco Vigato, Merlin Alvarado-Morales, Irini Angelidaki
Summary: This study aimed to assess the production of succinic acid using waste residual streams through fermentation, and investigate its process performance and purification methods. The results showed that the concentration and yield of succinic acid varied under different operating conditions. Furthermore, a successful downstream concept for SA purification was developed, achieving high purity and crystallization recovery.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eleftheria Papadopoulou, Mayuki Cabrera Gonzalez, Daniela Reif, Amal Ahmed, Panagiotis Tsapekos, Irini Angelidaki, Michael Harasek
Summary: This study investigates the challenges of combining a low-cost feedstock with an optimized downstream strategy to achieve maximum recovery of high-purity lactic acid. The findings suggest that membrane separation technology is a viable method for separating lactic acid produced from a mixture of candy-waste and digestate, with pH as an important control factor.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(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)
