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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Maria Anielak, Katarzyna Styszko, Justyna Kwasny
Summary: This study examined the sorption of selected chemicals of emerging concern on humic substances commonly found in water and municipal wastewater. The results showed that these humic substances serve as carriers for both mineral substances and CEC in water and sewage environments.
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Environmental Sciences
Luis G. Chaves-Barquero, Braedon W. Humeniuk, Kim H. Luong, Nazim Cicek, Charles S. Wong, Mark L. Hanson
Summary: Two studies were conducted to assess the use of recycled glass as a substrate for constructed wetlands and pharmaceutical removal in wastewater treatment facilities. The first study found that recycled glass performed similarly to traditional substrates for wetland-based wastewater treatment, with differences in pharmaceutical removal rates at different depths and treatment conditions. The second study showed that glass and sand had no significant differences in pharmaceutical removal, with some pharmaceuticals persisting over a retention time of 24 h.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Siyu Sun, Youyou Hu, Mengshan Xu, Fan Cheng, Hui Zhang, Zhengkui Li
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks have been widely used as photocatalytic materials. A novel photocatalyst HSO3-MIL-53(Fe) was successfully synthesized in this study and applied for the removal of CBZ and IBP, showing significant enhancement in photocatalytic efficiency under alkaline conditions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yungui Li, Xueying Bai, Ruonan Ding, Wenxuan Lv, Ying Long, Liang Wei, Fachun Xiang, Rong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the sorption characteristics of natural manganese ore (NM) and its removal efficiency of ammonium and phosphorus from WWTP effluent in a simulated vertical flow NM constructed wetland (NM-VFCW). The results showed that NM could effectively sorb ammonium and phosphorus with a high removal efficiency, particularly for phosphorus. The manganese ore sand is highlighted as a powerful substrate for simultaneous advanced removal of phosphorus and ammonium in constructed wetland systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ana Maria Leiva, Elizabeth Gutierrez, Carlos Alberto Arias, Gladys Vidal
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of water quality parameters on the removal of triclosan and ibuprofen in vertical subsurface flow constructed wetlands using principal component analysis (PCA). The results showed a strong association between oxidation-reduction potential and triclosan removal, as well as a correlation between biological oxygen demand and ibuprofen removal. This work highlights the potential for improving the removal performance of these pharmaceutical compounds in artificial wetlands by optimizing aerobic conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huma Ilyas, Ilyas Masih, Eric D. van Hullebusch
Summary: This study investigated the prediction of removal efficiency of emerging organic contaminants in constructed wetlands based on their physicochemical properties. The best predictors for removal efficiency were Log Koc, Log Dow, and Log Kow. Predictive models for pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and steroidal hormones were successfully developed using a global dataset of peer-reviewed publications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Renata Zylla, Magdalena Foszpanczyk, Irena Kaminska, Marcin Kudzin, Jacek Balcerzak, Stanislaw Ledakowicz
Summary: The study investigated the influence of membrane filtration on the removal efficiency of pharmaceuticals, finding a correlation between the hydrophilicity of the membrane and its effectiveness. The best separation efficiency was achieved for compounds with a molecular weight greater than 300 g/mol. A significant decrease in the separation efficiency was noted for low molecular weight molecules.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Satit Yousatit, Witsarut Rungruangwattanachot, Natthakit Yuwawanitchakorn, Sakdinun Nuntang, Patiparn Punyapalakul, Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai
Summary: This study reports the synthesis, characterization, and application of amine-functionalized mesoporous nanocomposites based on natural rubber (NR) and wormhole-like mesostructured silica (WMS). The NR/WMS-NH2 composites were synthesized via co-condensation with 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane as the amine-functional group precursor. The NR/WMS-NH2 materials exhibited high specific surface area and total pore volume, and showed higher hydrophobicity and better adsorption capacity for clofibric acid compared to WMS-NH2.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaojin Hu, Huijun Xie, Linlan Zhuang, Jian Zhang, Zhen Hu, Shuang Liang, Kuishuang Feng
Summary: Constructed wetlands show good removal performance for PPCPs through the combined processes of substrates, plants, and microorganisms. This review summarizes the direct and indirect roles of wetland plants in PPCP removal, with indirect effects appearing more significant. Wetland plants can enhance PPCP removal through improved rhizosphere microbial activities and the formation of supramolecular ensembles with humic acids, improving efficiency by up to four times.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huma Ilyas, Ilyas Masih, Eric D. van Hullebusch
Summary: This study found that the design and operational parameters of CWs can serve as effective predictors for the removal of emerging organic contaminants, with HLR, OLR, and HRT being the most significant predictors and combining with design parameters depth and area can improve prediction reliability. Combining different parameter combinations can enhance the accuracy of prediction models.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed A. Mohammed, Zahraa Hasan Mutar, Israa Abdulwahab Al-Baldawi
Summary: The study revealed that phytoremediation technology using Alternanthera spp. can enhance the removal efficiency of acetaminophen and methylparaben in water. Results showed the significant role of Alternanthera spp. in accelerating the removal process in constructed wetlands.
Review
Ecology
Jan Vymazal, Yaqian Zhao, Ulo Mander
Summary: The review paper is based on the analysis of nearly 700 research papers published during 2019 and the first half of 2020, pointing out the increasing diversification of research on artificial wetlands for wastewater treatment. Further studies on the processes and design-related properties of constructed wetlands, especially under full-scale field conditions, are needed to upgrade the technology.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Liu, Yifan Chu, Qiyang Tan, Jinmei Chen, Lingli Yang, Lin Ma, Yi Zhang, Zhenbin Wu, Feng He
Summary: This study evaluated the purification performance of different anodes in electrolysis-assisted horizontal subsurface-flow constructed wetlands (E-HSCWs) during cold seasons. The results showed that E-HSCWs at a proper COD/TN ratio of 8 have the potential for efficient nitrate removal.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agata Szymanska-Pulikowska, Aleksandra Wdowczyk, Pawel Wiercik
Summary: This study used FTIR spectroscopy to investigate the changes in constructed wetland infill materials during the treatment of landfill leachate. The results showed significant changes in both organic and inorganic components of zeolite infill. FTIR spectroscopy is a useful tool for detecting and identifying contaminants and functional groups in wetland treatment processes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuan Cao, Yue Li, Ling Ren, Mengqiao Sha, Dongqing Lv, Sen Wang, Fanlong Kong
Summary: This study successfully mitigated bio-clogging in constructed wetlands using rhamnolipids and citric acid as solubilizers, improving the removal efficiency of NH4+-N and COD.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Architecture
Bruna Silva, Ana Paula Ferreira Pinto, Augusto Gomes, Antonio Candeias
Summary: This study explores the effects of admixtures on air lime mortars. The results show that air-entraining admixtures (AEA) can improve water vapour permeability and reduce water intake, while water-repellent admixtures (WRA) can increase mechanical strength but delay carbonation. The different admixtures have different implications on the short-term mechanical strength of mortars.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Soraia Vieira, Pedro Barrulas, Paula Chainho, Cristina Barrocas Dias, Katarzyna Sroczynska, Helena Adao
Summary: This study analyzed the spatial and temporal distributions of multi-element signatures in non-native R. philippinarum populations in the Tagus and Sado estuaries in Portugal. The main contributors and chemical characteristics of different estuary populations were found to be distinctive, and the multi-element signatures of R. philippinarum could serve as a potential rapid tool for ecological monitoring and habitat assessment.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Joao P. Prates Ramalho, Ana Dordio, Alfredo J. Palace Carvalho
Summary: The study indicates that micro and nanoplastics have strong adsorption capabilities in aqueous environments, with different types of plastics exhibiting different behaviors under different shapes of aggregated nanoparticles. However, all types of plastics show a tendency to stay stably associated in clusters, resisting further fragmentation and degradation.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ana Fundurulic, Ilenia Valenti, Alessandra Celant, Barbara Barbaro, Mafalda Costa, Ana Manhita, Egidio Severi, Cristina Barrocas Dias, Donatella Magri
Summary: This study analyzes the archeobotanical materials recovered from the underwater archeological site of Gran Carro in central Italy to gain insight into the agricultural practices of the Iron Age settlement. The analysis includes the examination of cereal remains and the identification of preferred crops such as emmer wheat, barley, broomcorn millet, and foxtail millet. The findings provide evidence of millet consumption and suggest its cultivation may have been favored due to dry environmental conditions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lucas G. Celia-Silva, Rafaela N. Martins, Alfredo J. Palace Carvalho, Joa P. Prates Ramalho, Pedro Morgado, Eduardo J. M. Filipe, Luis F. G. Martins
Summary: This study systematically investigates the pre-aggregation behavior of asphaltene in the absence and presence of ionic liquids (ILs) using molecular dynamics simulations. The effects of cation chain length and anion dimension on asphaltene aggregation are studied. The results show that ILs have a dispersing effect on asphaltene, and this effect is influenced by the alkyl side chain length of the cation and the radius of the anion. The findings are supported by DFT calculations. The study also demonstrates that CO2 acts as a precipitating agent, but does not affect the relative performance of the ILs.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anna Tsoupra, Monalisa Maharjan, Dora Teixeira, Antonio Candeias, Cristina Galacho, Patricia Moita
Summary: This study aims to contribute to the preservation of Nepal's cultural heritage by characterizing the materials used in historical monuments and providing conservation strategies. Through various analytical techniques, the composition of ancient mortars used in four case monuments was determined, providing valuable information for the future restoration of these stone monuments.
Article
Spectroscopy
Peter Vandenabeele, Catarina Pereira Miguel, Anastasia Rousaki, Silvia Bottura Scardina, Mathilda Larsson-Coutinho, Miriam Pressato, Antonio Candeias
Summary: Raman spectroscopy is widely used in the analysis of art objects due to its non-destructive nature and the availability of mobile instruments. However, the stable positioning required by Raman spectroscopy limits its accessibility to every spot of large artifacts. Therefore, exploring the use of zoom lenses for Raman investigation at different working distances is valuable.
JOURNAL OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Helena P. Melo, Antonio Joao Cruz, Sara Valadas, Ana Margarida Cardoso, Yigit Zafer Helvaci, Antonio Candeias
Summary: This article discusses a panel depicting The Descent from the Cross, painted in 1620 by Portuguese artist Pedro Nunes. It explores the technical aspects of the artwork, including support, preparatory system, and paint layer build-up. Through visual inspection and material analysis, it reveals the innovative use of color and various oil painting techniques employed by Nunes.
STUDIES IN CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Dorothy Parungao, Peter Vandenabeele, Howell G. M. Edwards, Antonio Candeias, Catarina Miguel
Summary: In this study, a mobile fibre-optics Raman spectrometer was used for the direct analysis of ivory artefacts. This approach enables fast and reliable analysis of this material, without the need to move the artefact to the laboratory, and helps to combat illegal trade.
JOURNAL OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Silvia Bottura-Scardina, Peter Vandenabeele, Catarina Miguel, Antonio Candeias
Summary: This paper explores the use of portable Raman instruments to characterize natural dye lakes in paint mixtures, as an alternative approach to other Raman techniques. The study shows that the typical way of analyzing these materials through SERS or FT Raman spectroscopy is not always desirable in art analysis, thus, the potential of using commercial mobile instruments is explored. The results indicate that the two instruments provide significantly different information.
JOURNAL OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Helena P. Melo, Sara Valadas, Antonio Joao Cruz, Ana Margarida Cardoso, Catarina Miguel, Ana Manhita, Yigit Zafer Helvaci, Cristina Barrocas Dias, Antonio Candeias
Summary: The palette used by Portuguese painter Pedro Nunes in his painting was investigated, revealing the use of two pigments new to Portuguese paintings of the time. This suggests that Nunes' training in Rome influenced his color choices.
STUDIES IN CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Miriam Pressato, Teresa Lanca, Catarina Miguel, Antonio Candeias, Sara Valadas
Summary: The National Museum of Ancient Art in Lisbon houses the most significant collection of Portuguese art, including a set of six 18th-century Chinese wallpaper panels. These panels depict porcelain production and were donated to the museum in 1949. This study conducted a non-invasive investigation of the panels using portable devices, revealing improper handling and poor conservation conditions. The study also identified the painting technique, main pigments, and their distribution, including the use of inorganic pigments and organic dyes.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
HelenaP Melo, Antonio Joao Cruz, Sara Valadas, Antonio Candeias
Summary: The examination using infrared reflectography on two panels of a dismembered altarpiece attributed to Francisco Joao revealed a unique technique in Portuguese painting, where two different subjects were overlapped on a single panel. The study used visible radiation and infrared reflectography to investigate the underdrawing and the materials used. The discovery of this technique provided insights into the working methods of Portuguese mannerist painters.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Art
Ana Margarida Cardoso, Irina Crina Anca Sandu, Erika Sandbakken, Ana Manhita, Sara Valadas, Cristina Dias, Antonio Candeias
Summary: This paper presents an interpretation of the results obtained from the analysis of crayons used by Edvard Munch using Fourier Transform Infrared micro-spectroscopy and Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry techniques. The study provides valuable analytical data on Munch's legacy and contributes to the research project on the art of Munch between the HERCULES Laboratory and the Munch Museum in Oslo.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Alexander M. Cancelli, Frank A. P. C. Gobas
Summary: A mechanistic model was developed to assess the removal efficiency of pollutants in a wetland system, particularly in oil sands process-affected water (OSPW). The model simulated wetland mechanisms of chemical removal and showed that sustained wetland treatment is feasible. It is a helpful tool to evaluate the feasibility of treatment systems and to assess trade-offs in wetland design and operation.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Prakash Singh Thapa, Hiromu Daimaru, Seiji Yanai
Summary: This study assessed the vegetation recovery and erosion condition in a landslide area in central Japan. The results show that the upper slope, where reforestation activities were implemented, has seen significant vegetation recovery and no significant erosion, while the lower slope lacks vegetation and has experienced continued erosion.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Mike Jerauld, Forrest Dierberg, Thomas DeBusk, Scott Jackson, Kevin Grace, John Juston
Summary: The Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are constructed wetlands built to remove phosphorus (P) from agricultural and urban runoff in support of Everglades restoration. Research shows that the levels of calcium (Ca) and alkalinity (Alk) have an impact on phosphorus removal in these wetlands.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kalindhi Larios, Stefan Gerber, Rafael Munoz-Carpena, Patrick Inglett, K. Ramesh Reddy, Michael Chimney
Summary: This study modeled the phosphorus biogeochemical dynamics in one of the best performing Everglades treatment wetlands and found that the complexity of the hydrological system significantly affected the simulated water column P concentration. The modeling tool developed in this study can guide future data collection and optimization efforts for treatment wetlands in the Everglades.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jing Hu, Benjamin Baiser, R. Thomas James, K. Ramesh Reddy
Summary: This study examined the long-term phosphorus retention in Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) and identified the factors influencing their performance. The results showed that the operational performance of STAs improved over time. There were notable differences among individual STAs, with the co-precipitation of phosphorus with calcium playing a critical role in one of the STAs. This highlights the complexity of phosphorus removal in STAs and the need for site-specific management strategies.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Odi Villapando, K. R. Reddy, J. King
Summary: The biogeochemical response to different flow conditions within two parallel flow-ways in Everglades Stormwater Treatment Area (STA)-2 was studied. It was found that there was a gradual decrease in the total phosphorus (TP) concentration from inflow to outflow for both emergent aquatic vegetation (EAV) and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) dominated systems, with EAV showing a higher reduction rate. Significant increase in TP concentration was observed in the SAV system under no flow condition, possibly due to the production of particulate phosphorus (PP) through various mechanisms.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
