Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michaela S. Slusna, Darina Smrzova, Petra Ecorchard, Jakub Tolasz, Monika Motlochova, Ivo Jakubec, Monika Marikova, Martin Kormunda, Vaclav Stengl
Summary: ZnO*ZnO2 mixture was prepared by thermal hydrolysis of a zinc peroxo-complex precursor in presence of Sn2+ and Sn4+ ions. The effect of different tin valence states on structure and photocatalytic properties of the resulting products was investigated. Samples doped with Sn2+ showed higher photocatalytic activity compared to those doped with Sn4+.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng Chen, Yuanxing Fang, Long Wang, Xiaoxiao Chen, Wei Lin, Xinchen Wang
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of Co-doped ZnO nanorods as a noble-metal-free photocatalyst for efficient water splitting under visible light illumination. The material shows a remarkable performance with high quantum yields, suggesting its promising application in harnessing sunlight for advanced photocatalytic processes.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
G. Soniya Pauline, S. Kaleemulla
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of titanium doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using solid state reaction and vacuum annealing. The effects of titanium on the physical, optical, surface, spectroscopic, elemental, and electrical properties of the nanoparticles were investigated using various characterization techniques.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alejandro Bembibre, Majdi Benamara, Mokhtar Hjiri, Elvira Gomez, Hatem R. Alamri, Ramzi Dhahri, Albert Serra
Summary: The study explores the efficient mineralization of tetracycline antibiotics using Ca-doped ZnO nanopowders under LED visible light and ultrasound irradiation. The catalyst exhibited high efficiency, reusability, and minimal sonophotocorrosion, especially in natural waters' pH range.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Belal A. Tahoun, Elsayed M. Farag, Maha A. Tony, Shehab A. Mansour
Summary: Polyaniline nanocomposites based on cobalt-doped ZnO nanorods were fabricated using chemical oxidation polymerization technique. The introduction of Co-doped ZnO nanorods into PANI matrix significantly influenced the microstructure, optical properties, surface morphology, and electrical conductivity of the NCs. Moreover, the fabricated NCs exhibited high photocatalytic activity and were able to completely remove dyes within a short duration under UV irradiation.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wentao Zhang, Yukun Li, Li Wang, Fei Zhang, Yinyin Ai, Guosheng Shao, Peng Zhang
Summary: In this study, we successfully constructed one-dimensional core-shell nanostructures of cyano-modified g-C3N4 ultrathin nanolayers on SrTiO3 nanotubes through a simple one-step gas-solid reaction. The introduced cyano increased visible light absorption range and shortened charge transfer path, providing appropriate driving force for electron transport and extending the active site of photocatalytic reaction. Moreover, the in-situ irradiation X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (ISI-XPS) confirmed the dual active site system of cyano and SrTiO3. This work aims to promote the development of surface modification of core-shell nanostructured photocatalysts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yidong Zhang, Zhenwei Dong, Huimin Jia
Summary: In this study, Ag-ZnO nanoparticles were prepared by a solid-state reaction and their application as gas sensors for ethanol detection was investigated. The results showed that Ag-ZnO nanoparticles exhibited good gas sensitivity to ethanol, with the 5.0% modified Ag-ZnO-based gas sensor showing the fastest response recovery and the highest sensitivity.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jia Li, Jing Xie, Xiaojing Zhang, Enhui Lu, Yali Cao
Summary: In this work, a BiOIO3 nanosheet was synthesized by a simple solid-state chemical reaction and characterized by various techniques. The BiOIO3 nanosheet exhibited excellent photo-degradation activity for methyl orange (MO) due to its strong oxidation ability, distinctive layer structure, and promoted generation of center dot O-2(-). Furthermore, it also showed good photocatalytic degradation performance for phenolic compounds, especially for BPA, achieving a degradation rate of 96.5% after 16 minutes mainly through hydroxylation reaction.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianhong Zhou, Ke Xue, Yaoda Liu, Tingting Liang, Pengfei Zhang, Xu Zhang, Wentao Zhang, Zhengfei Dai
Summary: In this study, two-dimensional SnS2 nanosheets doped with Mo were synthesized and used for the highly sensitive and selective detection of NO2. The Mo doping significantly enhanced the sensing response and revealed an abnormal p-n sensing transition characteristic.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Phattranit Dumrongrojthanath, Anukorn Phuruangrat, Somchai Thongtem, Titipun Thongtem
Summary: ZnO particles doped with Cd were successfully synthesized using a precipitation method, and characterized by multiple techniques. The study found that Cd doping increased the crystallite size and photocatalytic activity of ZnO, with ZnO doped with 3 mol% Cd showing the best performance in degrading methylene blue.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thuy T. D. Nguyen, Dung Van Dao, In-Hwan Lee, Yeon-Tae Yu, Sang-Yeob Oh
Summary: An efficient hydrogen gas sensor with 5 wt% In2O3 doped in Pd@ZnO core-shell nanoparticles was synthesized via a hydrothermal approach. The sensor exhibited a higher surface area and achieved a maximal response to 100 ppm hydrogen at 300 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Bairui Tao, Xiaoqin Li, Zhidong Ye, Fengjuan Miao, Yu Zang
Summary: Hybrid transition metal oxides and redox graphene nanocomposites are synthesized using a multistep hydrothermal method to improve the electrochemical properties of ZnO/MoS2/rGO nanocomposites. The resulting material shows excellent performance as a dual-function electrode in solid-state flexible supercapacitors and amperometric photochemical CO2 gas sensors, with a wide linear sensing range, high sensitivity, fast recovery and response time, and low detection limit. Additionally, the ZnO/MoS2/rGO electrodes exhibit high specific capacitance, significant rate performance, and long cycle life, making them promising for next-generation electrochemical gas sensors and high-performance energy storage.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Leilane R. Macario, Andrew Golabek, Holger Kleinke, Edson R. Leite
Summary: This study investigated the thermoelectric properties of Sn1-xSbxO2 ceramic pellets and found that the addition of Sb significantly altered the electrical conductivity and carrier concentration, leading to improved thermoelectric performance with the best composition being Sn0.98Sb0.02O2.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yangyang Sun, Huiqing Fan, Shuwen Zhu, Hui Wang, Wenqiang Dong, Mohammed Al-Bahrani, Weijia Wang, Longtao Ma
Summary: In this study, nitrogen-doped ZnO yolk-shell microspheres with mesoporous distribution were synthesized using a facile hydrothermal-annealing strategy. The yolk-shell ZnO (YSZ-3) prepared with 0.3 g hexamethylene tetramine showed the best gas sensing performances for triethylamine, with a response of 133 to 100 ppm triethylamine and a low detection limit of 1 ppm. YSZ-3 also exhibited excellent selectivity to triethylamine over other gases and a fast response and recovery time.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yehong Zhang, Xiangyu Li, Zhidong Pan, Shanjun Ke, Yanmin Wang
Summary: This paper focuses on the synthesis and characterization of praseodymium-doped neodymium molybdate allochroic pigments with different molar ratios. The study demonstrates that the crystal structure and color properties of the pigments can be influenced by the molar ratio of neodymium/molybdenum and the sintering procedure. The results also show that the pigments exhibit different colors under different standard illuminants, and the color difference can be attributed to the substitution of Pr3+ ions for Nd3+ ions in the lattice.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Fan Yang, Qiang Li, Ao Zhang, Yuxin Jia, Weijia Wang, Huiqing Fan
Summary: Ferroelectric ceramics with good piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties can be used for energy storage equipment and actuators. This study focused on the doping of (Al0.5Nb0.5)(4+) (AN) complex ions into 0.7Bi(0.5)Na(0.5)TiO(3)-0.3Ba(0.3)Sr(0.7)TiO(3) (BNBST) ceramics, which resulted in the destruction of long-range ordered ferroelectric domains and the generation of polar nano regions. The doping of AN reduced strain hysteresis and improved energy storage temperature stability and cycling performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yuxin Jia, Huiqing Fan, Ao Zhang, Han Wang, Lin Lei, Qifeng Quan, Guangzhi Dong, Weijia Wang, Qiang Li
Summary: This study develops an extraordinary strategy to obtain giant electrostrain by manipulating defect dipoles in (Bi, Na) TiO3-BaTiO3-based lead-free relaxor ferroelectric (RFE) ceramics, achieving a high electro-induced strain value of 1.68% with a corresponding effective piezoelectric coefficient (d(33)*) of 1965 pm/V. The effect of defect dipoles on RFE ceramics is also discussed. This work proposes a detailed mechanism considering defect dipoles coupling in RFE ceramics and provides a promising paradigm for achieving high electrostrain, which could be applied in designing a wide range of functional ceramics.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanyan Shang, Huiqing Fan, Yanqin Chen, Wenqiang Dong, Weijia Wang
Summary: In this study, an Ag-modified g-C3N4/CdS photocatalyst with a distinctive charge transfer channel was prepared, leading to an enhanced H2 production performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xian Cheng, Zhiyong Liu, Qinfang Jing, Pu Mao, Kun Guo, Jinshan Lu, Bing Xie, Huiqing Fan
Summary: Piezoelectricity is a highly functional property that has been widely studied in various applications, including piezoelectric catalysis and mechanical energy harvesting. In this work, (K0.5Na0.5)(0.94)Li0.06NbO3 (KNN6L) piezoelectric powders were combined with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to develop flexible and recyclable KNN6L-PDMS porous piezoelectric composites. These composites demonstrated a degradation rate of approximately 91% for Rhodamine B dye wastewater under mechanical vibration, and the piezocatalytic activity remained excellent even after multiple decomposition cycles. Furthermore, COMSOL simulations confirmed the relationship between piezoelectric potential and piezocatalysis. The content of piezoelectric powders positively affected the magnitude of the generated piezoelectric potential. The catalytic mechanism was attributed to the generation of reactive oxygen species, such as center dot O-2(-) and center dot OH, in a water environment due to the strong piezoelectric effect of the porous composites. The flexible and recyclable porous piezoelectric composites exhibited outstanding performance in piezoelectric catalysis, which holds great promise for environmental remediation applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Neng Hu, Di Gao, Xin Cai, Lin Lei, Weijia Wang, Huiqing Fan, Peter Mueller-Buschbaum, Qi Zhong
Summary: Inspired by Tang Dynasty costumes, printable tattoos are developed to monitor UV radiation from sunshine. The hybrid nanogels containing g-C3N4 nanosheets can be photodegraded under sunshine, allowing real-time monitoring of UV radiation. These hybrid nanogels can also be used to trace the dose for vitamin D synthesis, erythema induction, and risk of skin cancer.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Lv, Hong-Dan Yang, Qi-Wen Chen, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Two-dimensional La2Ti2O7 nanosheets with regular morphology and good dispersion were synthesized by a hydrothermal method under a magnetic field. Zero-dimensional Pt quantum dots were successfully loaded on the La2Ti2O7 nanosheets, which significantly enhanced the electron-hole separation and carrier transfer. The Pt-loaded La2Ti2O7 nanosheets exhibited a high photocatalytic ability for NO removal, with an efficiency of 51% for NO removal and low levels of NO2 intermediate pollutant.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanyan Shang, Huiqing Fan, Xiuzi Che, Weijia Wang
Summary: This paper presents an efficient strategy for exposing unsaturated edge Ag on the surface of photocatalysts, forming Ag@g-C3N4 heterojunction. The introduction of Ag nanospheres into g-C3N4 enlarges the distance between g-C3N4 nanolayers and increases the exposure of Ag nanospheres. The Ag@g-C3N4 heterojunction provides polyunsaturated edge Ag as active sites and forms unique charge transfer channels, resulting in prolonged lifetime of photogenerated electrons.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Hamid Al-Abboodi, Huiqing Fan, Mohammed Al-Bahrani
Summary: The fracture and crack growth of materials can be predicted using numerical analysis and linear elastic fracture mechanics. In this study, experimental work supported by a numerical technique is presented to simulate crack propagation in a coating made from Fe-based amorphous material. The effects of mixed-mode loading on cohesive zone parameters are examined, and two failure criteria (maximum energy release rate and maximum tensile stress) are evaluated. The results show that both criteria are successful in predicting crack propagation in the Fe-based amorphous material.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhennan Wang, Dingze Lu, Min Zhou, Kiran Kumar Kondamareddy, Zhenhuan Zhao, Zheng Wang, Junfang Wu, Boyu Zhang, Huiqing Fan, Wingkei Ho
Summary: A series of MoS2/Zn0.5Cd0.5S composites with varying concentrations of flower-like MoS2 were prepared and characterized. The introduction of flower-like MoS2 can promote the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and enhance the photocatalytic performance. This study provides a feasible method for efficiently photocatalytic dehydrogenation and synergistic selective oxidation of organic substrates.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kang Yan, Yongbo Fan, Fulong Hu, Gang Li, Xueya Yang, Xinyu Wang, Xiaomin Li, Chao Peng, Weijia Wang, Huiqing Fan, Longtao Ma
Summary: Solid polymer electrolyte-based batteries are promising due to their safety, wide voltage window, and flexibility. However, their low ionic conductivity and mechanical strength, as well as weak resistance to oxidation/reduction, limit their use in Zn ion batteries. In this study, a polymer-in-salt Zn2+-conductive solid electrolyte was developed using a simple phase transition method. It exhibited high ionic conductivity, transfer number, and stable voltage window, leading to improved performance and cyclic stability in Zn ion batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Lv, Lin Lei, Qi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Li Yin, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Monoclinic phase La2Ti2O7 and orthorhombic phase Bi4Ti3O12 are widely used in photocatalysis due to their layered crystal structure. The electronic structures of these phases play a crucial role in their photocatalytic activity. Heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere introduces more oxygen vacancies into the S-scheme heterojunction, leading to enhanced NO removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanyan Shang, Huiqing Fan, Lin Lei, Weijia Wang
Summary: Two-dimensional materials have attracted great interest due to their large specific surface area and adjustable surface behaviors, showing potentials for enhancing energy conversion activity and optimizing properties. Defect engineering on 2D materials has been widely studied to regulate the physicochemical properties of photocatalysts for water splitting reactions. This study prepared AgBr/g-C3N4 catalyst and discovered a unique charge transfer pathway. The findings provide insights into heterostructure construction and property optimization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Lei, Huiqing Fan, Yuxin Jia, Weijia Wang
Summary: A post-thermal treatment technique assisted with wood pyrolysis was employed to fabricate graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) catalysts with thin-layered, porous, and defect-rich structures for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The use of a nickel foam as a substrate and pine wood on top of bulk g-C3N4 prevented structural damage and impurities during the synthesis process. The resulting g-C3N4 with tunable carbon vacancies and small particle sizes exhibited significantly improved photocatalytic performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhennan Wang, Dingze Lu, Jiucun Pan, Kiran Kumar Kondamareddy, Wenju Gu, Jing Li, Boyu Zhang, Junfang Wu, Huiqing Fan, Wingkei Ho
Summary: A ternary heterostructure of C3N4/MoS2/Zn0.5Cd0.5S was synthesized with highly efficient photocatalytic dehydrogenation and synergistic selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde. The introduction of MoS2 nanoflowers and g-C3N4 nanosheets improved the performance by accelerating charge transport and inhibiting photocorrosion. This research provides a potential technique for the dehydrogenation and selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol based on photocatalysis.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuhao Zhang, Dingze Lu, Zhennan Wang, Min Zhou, Kiran Kumar Kondamareddy, Jing Li, Huiqing Fan, Dezhong Cao, Wingkei Ho
Summary: Surface-abundant active sites, rapid charge transport, and prolonged electron lifetime are essential for efficient photocatalysis. This study successfully prepared Zn₀.₅Cd₀.₅S solid solutions with twin structure and S vacancies, demonstrating the superior performance of the optimized T-ZCSv catalyst in photocatalytic hydrogen production.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(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)
