Article
Environmental Sciences
Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Karima Kourtit, Peter Nijkamp
Summary: This article focuses on the interaction between a polluting tannery and a small farmer in Kanpur, India, who is negatively impacted by the tannery's toxic waste. The study aims to determine the optimal production and compensation strategies for the tannery, and explore the differences between scenarios.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING & ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Olugbenga T. Fajemila, Michael Martinez-Colon, Ivory Council, Silvia Spezzaferri
Summary: The Apapa and Badagry creeks in Nigeria have been heavily impacted by long-term human activities, resulting in the destruction of mangroves, urban expansion, and industrialization. This uncontrolled development has led to the release of untreated effluents and wastes, leading to degradation of sediment and water quality. The study shows that the highest degree of pollution occurs in the area north of Tincan Island, where potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are deposited. The presence of PTEs negatively impacts foraminiferal distribution and diversity, especially in the most polluted sediments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Varsha Gupta, Dinesh Kumar, Anamika Dwivedi, Umesh Vishwakarma, D. S. Malik, Seema Paroha, Narendra Mohan, Neelima Gupta
Summary: Exponential industrialization and anthropogenic activities have caused heavy metal contamination in the water sources in Kanpur city, India. This contamination not only affects the quality of river water, but also poses health issues and concerns due to groundwater contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Da-Mao Xu, Rong-Bing Fu
Summary: This study evaluated the geochemical behaviors and potential environmental risks of heavy metals in smelter contaminated soil using mineral liberation analyzer (MLA) and complementary geochemical tests. The results showed that Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn were more bioavailable, bioaccessible, and mobile among the studied metals. The study emphasized the importance of mineralogy analysis and geochemical approaches in understanding the contribution of smelting activities to soil pollution risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
An The Huynh, Yi-Ching Chen, Bich Ngoc Thi Tran
Summary: Water hyacinth has shown to efficiently remove cadmium, arsenic, lead, zinc, and copper from industrial wastewater, potentially serving as a low-cost natural water purification system.
Article
Environmental Studies
Theodora Bousdra, Sotiria G. G. Papadimou, Evangelia E. E. Golia
Summary: Soil is susceptible to adverse effects from human activities and the use of biochar as a soil amendment has been developed as a method for its remediation. This study investigated the reduction of Pb, Cd, and Cu concentrations in soil through the addition of different types of biochar. The results showed that the addition of biochar can decrease the availability of heavy metals in soil, with sugarcane-derived biochar being the most effective in reducing Pb, Cd, and Cu concentrations. Overall, the use of biochar can improve the environmental quality of polluted soils and is a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christian R. Orozco, Kim Deirdre Lynn T. Castro, Ma. Mikaela T. De Boda
Summary: This study aims to use mill tailings to produce a construction material through geopolymerization, which is an environment-friendly process that requires less energy and produces durable products.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nina Zupancic, Milos Miler, Ana Asler, Natalija Pompe, Simona Jarc
Summary: In Celje, Slovenia, children playing in sandboxes are at risk of poisoning due to toxic elements from zinc ore smelting and iron industry contamination. Some sandboxes contain sand from lead-zinc mine waste with higher than allowed levels of As, Ba, Cd, Pb and Zn. The study emphasizes the importance of combining health risk evaluation with bioaccessibility of elements in order to undertake remedial measures effectively.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Liuwei Wang, Yuanliang Jin, Dominik J. Weiss, Nina J. Schleicher, Wolfgang Wilcke, Longhua Wu, Qingjun Guo, Jiubin Chen, David O'Connor, Deyi Hou
Summary: Stable isotope measurements hold great potential for identifying metal sources in soil, with specific isotopic signals serving as key prerequisites for source allocation. In particular, zinc and cadmium isotopes are valuable for identifying combustion-related industrial sources, while uncertainties may arise from biogeochemical low-temperature fractionation of other elements. Isotope-based source identification, in combination with other analytical approaches, can offer more accurate results for understanding the temporal changes of metal accumulation in soil systems.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Juan Pablo Suarez, Paulo Herrera, Carolina Kalinhoff, Oscar Vivanco-Galvan, Selvaraj Thangaswamy
Summary: Artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities have led to contamination with heavy metals and metalloids in soils and water, causing long-term impacts. This study examined the diversity and composition of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) communities in heavy metal polluted sites in Ecuador. The results showed the presence of various AMF species adapted to a wide range of habitats, suggesting their potential role in phytoremediation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zijuan Zhong, Qin Li, Chongshan Guo, Yi Zhong, Jinhua Zhou, Xiaotong Li, Dedong Wang, Yingxin Yu
Summary: Heavy metal pollution is a major global environmental issue, with over 98% of participants in Guangzhou detected with arsenic, selenium, cadmium, and lead. Levels were generally higher in suburban participants than urban participants, and male cadmium levels were lower than females. Concentrations were related to age, body mass index, alcohol consumption, and smoking, with most subjects facing potential non-carcinogenic risks from arsenic, cadmium, selenium, and mercury. The carcinogenic risks of arsenic and cadmium were above acceptable levels for a majority of the subjects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leila Gholami, Ghasem Rahimi
Summary: This study investigates the potential application of potato peel biochar (PPB) for adsorbing and immobilizing heavy metals (Cd, Pb, and Ni) in contaminated acidic soil. The addition of 8% PPB to the soil increased soil pH, cation exchange capacity, and organic carbon. The results show that PPB has the potential to stabilize and reduce the bioavailability of heavy metals in contaminated acidic soil.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wayne Powell, Michael Frachetti, Cemal Pulak, H. Arthur Bankoff, Gojko Barjamovic, Michael Johnson, Ryan Mathur, Vincent C. Pigott, Michael Price, K. Aslihan Yener
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive sourcing analysis of tin ingots from the Uluburun shipwreck, revealing the culturally diverse and multiregional nature of Eurasian tin exchange during the Late Bronze Age. The study finds that one-third of the tin ingots were sourced from Central Asia, while the remaining two-thirds were derived from the Taurus Mountains of Turkey.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kaleem Khan, Shahzada Amani Room, Aziz-Ur-Rahim Bacha, Iqra Nabi, Shabir Ahmad, Muhammad Younas, Zahid Ullah, Akhtar Iqbal, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Mikhlid H. Almutairi, Jung-Wei Chang, Kai Hsien Chi
Summary: This study investigated the concentration of heavy metals among automobile workers in Pakistan and found that there is a lack of awareness regarding the potential health risks associated with heavy metal pollution. The battery recycling group showed the highest levels of lead and chromium, while the mechanics' group had the highest level of cadmium exposure. These findings highlight the importance of regulatory measures to improve the health of automobile workers.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Zhou, Guijian Liu, Mengchen Shen, Yuan Liu, Paul K. S. Lam
Summary: The study reveals a significant connection between indoor and outdoor environments through the analysis of dust composition, heavy metal content, isotopes, demonstrating their mutual influence and exchange.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Euis Nurul Hidayah, Okik Hendriyanto Cahyonugroho, Ram Babu Pachwarya, A. L. Ramanathan
Summary: The study compared the performance of three domestic wastewater treatment systems, showing that AS-CWC had better removal of BOD, PO43- and TSS compared to AS and AS-CWP. Although AS-CWC and AS-CWP showed similar removal of NH4+-N and NO3--N, with AS having the highest increase in TOC and AS-CWP the lowest. Integration of constructed wetlands with primary treatment can improve effluent quality and reduce organic matter.
WATER AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Om Kumar, A. L. Ramanathan, Jostein Bakke, B. S. Kotlia, J. P. Shrivastava, Pankaj Kumar, Rajveer Sharma, Pramod Kumar
Summary: This paper reviews Late Quaternary climatic changes and glacier variability in the Himalaya and East Africa, focusing on the role of Indian Summer Monsoon, East African monsoon, and Westerlies monsoons. The study suggests that the Westerlies monsoon significantly contributed to the Northwestern Himalaya, while the ISM controlled glacier fluctuations in the Western Himalaya during the Late Quaternary.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rahul Devrani, Vimal Singh, Manish Mehta, A. L. Ramanathan
Summary: In 2013, an extreme hydrological event in the Northwestern Himalaya caused high sediment mobilisation in the upper Ganga Basin, impacting human populations, infrastructure, and ecology in the Kedarnath and Srinagar valleys. Due to limited monitoring stations and data, understanding of sediment movement mechanisms in the Himalayan river basins remains poor, highlighting the need for detailed studies during extreme events.
JOURNAL OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
S. Ranjan, AL. Ramanathan, Tirumalesh Keesari, Virendra B. Singh, Naveen Kumar, Manish Pandey, Markus C. Leuenberger
Summary: This study aims to investigate the source and transportation of water vapour in the western Himalayan region using water vapour stable isotopes and air mass trajectory diagnostics. Results show significant diurnal variations in water vapour isotopes in the Chhota Shigri region, influenced by meteorological parameters and exhibiting differences compared to nearby regions. The findings demonstrate the impact of local moisture recycling on isotopic composition and highlight the importance of considering evaporative conditions in moisture uptake and loss.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Deeptija Pandey, Ashwin Singh, Alagappan Ramanathan, Manish Kumar
Summary: Recent studies show that microplastics in aquatic ecosystems are not inert, with degradation rate determining their ability to adsorb and transport solutes over longer distances; India lacks widespread research on microplastics, while bioaccumulation and density increase expose aquatic life to higher mortality rates.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Himanshu Kaushik, Al Ramanathan, Mohd Soheb, Monica Sharma Shamurailatpam, Kalyan Biswal, Arindan Mandal, Chetan Singh
Summary: The study revealed that Lato Lake has expanded significantly over the past 50 years, with the lake area increasing while the glacier area decreasing. The lake water is slightly alkaline, with dominant ions including HCO3-, Ca2+, and SO42-. The hydrogeochemistry of the lake water is primarily controlled by rock weathering.
Article
Geography, Physical
Thupstan Angchuk, Alagappan Ramanathan, I. M. Bahuguna, Arindan Mandal, Mohd Soheb, Virendra Bahadur Singh, Somdutta Mishra, Sarvagya Vatsal
Summary: Improving knowledge of Himalayan glaciers mass balance is crucial for understanding current and past atmospheric variations, as well as future water availability. The study of Patsio Glacier in the western Himalayas revealed a cumulative mass balance over seven years with consistent winter mass balance values, showing a positive correlation with annual and winter precipitation in the region. Monitoring seasonal mass balance and considering non-climatic parameters like debris and aspect are important for accurate estimation of glacier-wide mass balance.
JOURNAL OF GLACIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Monica Sharma Shamurailatpam, Om Kumar, AL. Ramanathan
Summary: The study used multi-proxy analysis of sediment from Chandratal lake in the northwestern Himalayas to reconstruct climate variability over the past 6300 years, revealing changes in monsoon patterns and the presence of the Holocene Climate Optimum period.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohd Soheb, Alagappan Ramanathan, Anshuman Bhardwaj, Lydia Sam
Summary: Tourism-driven economic transformation has led to increased exploitation of scarce natural resources in Ladakh region. This study reveals significant environmental changes in rural Ladakh, including decrease in glacier area and vegetation cover, and increase in built-up and lake area. Recognizing these changes, strategies should be devised to ensure sustainable resource use and management.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Anshula Dhiman, A. L. Ramanthan, Mark Macklin, Shailesh Yadav, Stuti Kushwaha, Amogh Mudbhatkal, Venkatramanan Senapathi
Summary: This study focuses on the distribution and ecological risk of heavy metals in river water, bed sediment, and suspended particulate matter (SPM) along the Ganga River basin. The study found that the concentrations of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) in river water, aluminum (Al) and zinc (Zn) in bed sediment, and aluminum (Al) and chromium (Cr) in SPM exceeded the limits. The study also highlighted that SPM acts as a sink for metals.
HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Anshul Sud, Rahul Kanga, Suraj Kumar Singh, Gowhar Meraj, Shruti Kanga, Pankaj Kumar, A. L. Ramanathan, Sudhanshu Sudhanshu, Vinay Bhardwaj
Summary: This study used the MIF technique combined with geospatial models to evaluate potential groundwater zones in the Bilaspur district. The results classified the potential groundwater areas into five categories: nil-very low, very low-low, low-moderate, moderate-high, and high-very high. This study provides valuable insights for long-term planning and water resource management in the region.
Article
Water Resources
Arif H. Ansari, Veeru Kant Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Mukund Sharma, Anupam Sharma, Satyakam Patnaik, Gurumurthy P. Gundiga, Ishwar Chandra Rahi, Mohammad Arif Ansari, A. L. Ramanathan
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of trace elements, major cations, and anions in three physicochemically distinct hotspring sites in the Ladakh region. The results were integrated with the existing geochemical and isotopic data to address the research problem more effectively. The study found that the extreme concentrations of boron, sodium, chlorine, potassium, and tungsten in the hotspring waters were primarily governed by magmatic fluid inputs.
Article
Geography, Physical
Arindan Mandal, Thupstan Angchuk, Mohd Farooq Azam, Alagappan Ramanathan, Patrick Wagnon, Mohd Soheb, Chetan Singh
Summary: This study analysed a meteorological dataset from a weather station located in the western Himalayas to investigate the drivers of surface energy balance (SEB) at the glacier/snow surface. The results showed that cloud cover plays a crucial role in limiting short-wave radiation and turbulent heat flux, thereby reducing snow sublimation. Turbulent latent heat flux was the dominant component of SEB during winter, and cloud cover modulated the near-surface boundary layer conditions, affecting the favourable conditions for turbulent latent heat flux.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mohd Soheb, Alagappan Ramanathan, Anshuman Bhardwaj, Millie Coleman, Brice R. Rea, Matteo Spagnolo, Shaktiman Singh, Lydia Sam
Summary: This study presents a multi-temporal inventory of glaciers in the Ladakh region, covering four Upper Indus sub-basins and three internal drainage basins. The inventory includes data from 1977, 1994, 2009, and 2019, and records information on 2257 glaciers. Results show the highest concentration of glaciers in the higher elevation zones.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Shruti Dutta, A. L. Ramanathan
Summary: Glaciers serve as natural indicators of climate change and natural buffers of the water cycle. A study on the Chandra-Bhaga basin showed a 16.7% loss in glacier area, with smaller and medium-sized glaciers melting at a faster rate compared to larger ones.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE CHANGE
(2021)
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)