Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ali Assadi, Roya Alimoradzadeh, Hossein Movahedyan, Mohammad Mehdi Amin
Summary: This study investigated the microbial and biodegradation kinetics of acclimated-mixed sludge to 4-chlorophenol in an aerobic sequencing batch reactor. The biodegradation kinetics were predicted accurately using the Haldane formulae. However, pure strains isolated from mixed sludge did not show higher 4-CP-removal efficiency due to the presence of an intermediate meta-cleavage product.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iremsu Kayan, Nilgun Ayman Oz, Cetin Kantar
Summary: The aerobic biodegradation combined with pyrite-Fenton process was found effective in treating wastewater containing various chlorophenols by reducing toxicity and improving COD removal efficiency. The type of chlorophenol treated greatly influenced the biodegradation process, with highly chlorinated CPs such as 2,4,6-TCP showing the highest toxicity. Sludge acclimation and pyrite-Fenton pre-treatment enhanced the biomass tolerance to CP toxicity and improved sCOD removal efficiencies, showcasing the potential of this combined system for effective treatment of chlorophenol-containing wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Liang Wang, Zhongce Hu, Mian Hu, Jun Zhao, Peijie Zhou, Yongjie Zhang, Xin Zheng, Yifeng Zhang, Zhong-Ting Hu, Zhiyan Pan
Summary: This study demonstrates that the photosynthetic bacteria driven cometabolic biodegradation system associated with exogenous carbon sources is an effective microbial technique for treating 4-chlorophenol. The research also proposes a new plausible biodegradation pathway for 4-chlorophenol in the cometabolic system based on the detection of cyclohexanone generation. The study provides new insights into the application of cometabolic technology for chlorophenol treatment in industrial hypersaline wastewater.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Han Lin, Wenqi Guan, Yibo Xiao, Yujiao Qu, Yuan Ren
Summary: This study investigates the effects of polymerized ferric sulfate (PFS), fulvic acid (FA), and extracellular microalgal metabolites (EMA) on stimulating 2-chlorophenol (2-CP) degradation by Acinetobacter sp. strain ZY1 and elucidates the underlying mechanisms. The addition of these biostimulants increased 2-CP degradation efficiency and restored ZY1 morphology under 2-CP stress. Transcriptomic analysis showed upregulation of genes related to membrane composition, transmembrane transport, metabolism, and cell proliferation, leading to enhanced 2-CP degradation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenfang Song, Hong Lu, Qiansheng Li, Xiaolei Wang, Ze Fu, Jiti Zhou
Summary: The aerobic degradation of KTP using enriched marine consortia was investigated. The results showed that consortia cultured with casamino acids exhibited a higher degrading ability. A Fenton-like reaction occurred during the degradation process, which was mediated by the consortium. High-throughput sequencing analysis revealed the enrichment of specific bacterial genera, indicating their involvement in the biogenic Fenton-like reaction.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sinchan Banerjee, Anna Bedics, Peter Harkai, Balazs Kriszt, Nagaraju Alpula, Andras Tancsics
Summary: This study investigated the microbial community diversity and degradation abilities of xylene isomers in a legacy BTEX-contaminated site. The results showed that different bacterial groups were involved in the degradation of different xylene isomers, and the composition of the bacterial community was distinct for each isomer. Two Hydrogenophaga strains were identified as effective degraders of p-xylene, and comparative whole-genome analysis revealed the genomic adaptations that contribute to their different xylene isomer-degrading abilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiancheng Zhao, Qiaoyu Hu, Ziliang Qiu, Caihong Yu
Summary: Strain C2, isolated from coking wastewater, can degrade quinoline under acidic conditions and its growth pattern is more consistent with the Haldane model. Immobilization with sodium alginate enhances the degradation efficiency of quinoline.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiancheng Zhao, Qiaoyu Hu, Ziliang Qiu, Caihong Yu
Summary: Strain C2, identified as Ochrobactrum sp., can completely degrade 250 mg/L of quinoline within 24 hours and grow under acidic conditions using quinoline as the sole carbon and nitrogen sources. The degradation of quinoline at low concentrations by Strain C2 follows the first-order kinetic model.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shalini Verma, Subhankar Chatterjee
Summary: The study investigated microbial degradation of Profenofos (PFF) using a psychrotolerant bacterium Rahnella sp. PFF2, isolated from soil samples in India. Results showed that the bacterium could effectively degrade PFF at different temperatures, with GC/MS and HPLC studies revealing degradation pathway and metabolites, proposing a possible degradation mechanism. This is the first report of PFF degradation by a psychrotolerant Rahnella sp. at both psychrophilic and mesophilic temperature conditions in the Western Himalayan regions.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Liu, Shukun Tang, Xu Wang, Xiaoliang Wang, Xianghua Tang, Qian Wu, Zunxi Huang, Junmei Ding
Summary: The long-term and excessive use of pyrethroid pesticides poses substantial health risks and ecosystem concerns. A novel carboxylesterase, EstGS1, was characterized in this study, showing the ability to hydrolyze pyrethroid pesticides. EstGS1 exhibited optimal activity at 60 degrees C and pH 8.5 using pNPC2 as substrate. It is a halotolerant esterase and remains stable in high salt concentrations. This study presents the first report on a pyrethroid pesticide hydrolase characterized from a halophilic actinobacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ziqiu Lin, Shimei Pang, Zhe Zhou, Xiaozhen Wu, Jiayi Li, Yaohua Huang, Wenping Zhang, Qiqi Lei, Pankaj Bhatt, Sandhya Mishra, Shaohua Chen
Summary: A microbial consortium called ZQ01 capable of degrading acephate and methamidophos was discovered, with a new degradation pathway proposed. The bioaugmentation of acephate-contaminated soil with ZQ01 significantly enhanced the removal rate.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shusheng Zhang, Zijing An, Xiaomei Su, Aiqin Hou, Leilei Liu, Lihua Zhang, Qiuyang He, Faqian Sun, Zupei Lei, Hongjun Lin, Jiahou Lai
Summary: The resuscitated strain Pseudomonas sp. SAS26 showed high phenol-degrading ability in high salinity conditions, making it an important candidate for treating high-saline phenolic wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Malte Brasholz, Rajesh Dasi, Alexander Villinger
Summary: This paper reports a photocatalytic dehydrogenative [2 + 2] cycloaddition reaction for the synthesis of functionalized azetidines. The reaction involves the aerobic oxidation of amino acid derivatives as the amines and various alkenes, leading to high selectivity and yield of the desired products.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valentina Mendez, Sophie Holland, Shefali Bhardwaj, James McDonald, Stuart Khan, Denis O'Carroll, Russell Pickford, Sarah Richards, Casey O'Farrell, Nicholas Coleman, Matthew Lee, Michael J. Manefield
Summary: In this study, a bacterial strain capable of utilizing 6:2 FTS as a sulfur source was isolated and analyzed for its genomic and proteomic characteristics. The findings provide insights into the biodegradation of 6:2 FTS by the Actinobacterium D. aurantiaca J3, informing the fate of PFAS in the environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Chen Gu, Jinxuan Liang, Ming Liu, Jianliang Rui, Jiyan Shi, Yanming Yu, Xuwang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a bacterial strain LM-1 capable of efficiently degrading BPA as the sole carbon and energy source was isolated and identified. The strain displayed high adaptability and fast degradation of BPA, making it a potential candidate for bioremediation strategies.
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Arham S. Ahmed, Jhalak Gupta, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Mohammad Zain Khan
Summary: In this study, a facile sol-gel ultrasonication route was used to synthesize a series of Co3O4/NiO nanocomposites. The synthesized specimens were characterized using various experimental techniques. It was found that these nanocomposite samples exhibited good dielectric properties for high frequency applications, and also showed improved electrochemical properties compared to their component materials.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Adil Shafi, Sayfa Bano, Lalita Sharma, Aditi Halder, Suhail Sabir, Mohammad Zain Khan
Summary: Development of multifunctional ternary nanocomposite based electrocatalysts for detection of toxic elements and generation of renewable energy describes the synthesis of a multifunctional graphitic carbon nitride decorated BiVO4/Ag2CO3 hierarchical ternary nanocomposite for sensing and water splitting applications. The modified electrode exhibits excellent redox behavior for simultaneous detection of 4-Nitrophenol and 4-Nitroaniline, as well as admirable activity and stability for oxygen evolution reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sayfa Bano, Adil Shafi Ganie, Rashid Imran Ahmad Khan, Saima Sultana, Mohammad Zain Khan, Suhail Sabir
Summary: Novel PPy/Bi2MoO6/chitosan nanocomposites have been prepared for the efficient and reliable electrochemical detection of toxic pollutants. The nanocomposites exhibit exfoliated morphology and increased surface area, leading to enhanced electrocatalytic and electrochemical activity. Furthermore, the nanocomposites also show potential for the estimation of hydrogen evolution reaction.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Ankit Singh, Soubhik Mondal, Nibedita Samal, Sanjeev Kumar Jha
Summary: This study addresses input and model uncertainty in a five-day streamflow forecasting system in the Narmada River Basin and evaluates rainfall forecasts obtained from three different meteorological forecast agencies. The results indicate that the forecast accuracy of NCMRWF is better than other forecasting products, and the streamflow generated using the VIC model produces better results.
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huma Kausar, Anees Ahmad, Mohd Shoeb Khan, Hesam Salimi Shahraki, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Mohammad Zain Khan, Shahab A. . A. . Nami
Summary: This work presents the synthesis of bismuth molybdosulphosalicylate cation exchanger Bi-MoS and its polypyrrole (Ppy) nanocomposites with different weight percentages of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) via a sol-gel approach. The ternary nanocomposites, BiMoS-Ppy, BiMoS-Ppy-0.1MWCNTs, and BiMoS-Ppy-0.2MWCNTs, were characterized by various techniques and showed successful polymerization and formation. The addition of MWCNTs improved the thermal stability of the nanocomposites. Furthermore, the ternary nanocomposites were evaluated for their lead sensing application, and the detection mechanism of Pb2+ ions in BiMoS-Ppy-0.2MWCNTs nanocomposite was discussed.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Waris, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Fahad Abdulaziz, Salman Latif, Abdulaziz Alanazi, Saima Sultana, Mohammad Zain Khan
Summary: The present study synthesized rGO nanosheets and TiO2 nanoparticles by a green method using aloe vera and gram seeds, respectively. A simple microwave-assisted approach was used to prepare the TiO2/rGO nanosheets composite. The as-prepared materials were characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. The TiO2/rGO-NS composite exhibited a sheet-like nature and was used as the cathode with a carbon cloth substrate. The electrochemical properties of the materials were studied using cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The TiO2/rGO-NS composite coated carbon cloth cathode showed a maximum specific capacitance (599.9 Fg(-1)) and energy density (83.31 Whkg(-1)) at a current density of 1 Ag-1.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohanraj Karthik Ganesh, Ganesh Lakshmanan, Mohammad Zafar Iqbal Khan, Seppan Prakash
Summary: Mucuna pruriens Linn. (M. pruriens), a leguminous plant, has shown therapeutic efficacy in treating male-related infertility. It exhibits antioxidant, androgenic, aphrodisiac, and spermatogenic properties. This study investigates the rejuvenating effects of M. pruriens on the aged rat testis microenvironment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ankit Singh, Javed Sheikh
Summary: The demand for new efficient functional molecules has increased due to the growing need for innovative routes to develop functional textiles. Dyes, with their strong dye-fiber interaction, can provide durable functional protection to textiles. This research focuses on the development of a mosquito-repellent and UV-protective acrylic fabric using a novel cationic dye. The synthesized cationic dye was characterized and used for dyeing the acrylic fabric, and the dyed fabrics showed excellent coloration, mosquito-repellent action, and UV-protective properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Adil Shafi Ganie, Noorul Bashar, Sayfa Bano, Shariqah Hijazi, Saima Sultana, Suhail Sabir, Mohammad Zain Khan
Summary: We synthesized a graphene oxide supported In2O3/CeO2 ternary nanocomposite for enhanced photodegradation and electrochemical sensing. The nanocomposites exhibited efficient photocatalytic degradation of Congo red (CR) and methylene blue (MB) dyes, with degradation rates reaching 94% in 130 min and 95% in 91 min, respectively. The composite also showed excellent electrochemical activity, with a sensitivity of 4.635 mu A mM-1 cm-2 and a low detection limit of 0.036 mu M for the sulfa drug sulfamaxole. The composite's increased degradation and redox behavior can be attributed to enhanced photon absorption, efficient charge transfer, and suppression of charge recombination.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mohammad Danish Khan, Ankit Singh, Mohammad Zain Khan, Shamas Tabraiz, Javed Sheikh
Summary: The usage of dyes is increasing in the expanding industrial sector, leading to a significant generation of dye wastewater, especially in the textile industry. This wastewater negatively affects the environment and various forms of life. Various treatment technologies, including physical, physicochemical, chemical, and biological methods, have been extensively reviewed to mitigate the environmental impact of dye wastewater. Each method has its advantages and challenges, and biological-based treatments show promise due to their low-cost, low energy requirement, and environmental friendliness.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Waris, Abul Hasnat, Shumaila Hasan, Sayfa Bano, Saima Sultana, Alex Omo Ibhadon, Mohammad Zain Khan
Summary: Since 1970, many artificial enzymes that mimic natural enzymes have been discovered. Nanozymes, a type of nanomaterials, have enzyme-like properties and can catalyze natural enzyme processes. They have attracted great interest in biomedicine due to their stability, reactivity, and cost-effectiveness. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the advances in nanozymes and their biological applications, as well as discusses future perspectives and barriers for their therapeutic use.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wasi Ur Rahman, Mohammad Danish Khan, Benazir Khurshid, Mohammad Zain Khan, Gopinath Halder
Summary: Increasing population has led to water and energy crises, requiring the treatment of wastewater for human use. This study focuses on degrading wastewater with hazardous toluene and simultaneously recovering energy through anaerobic digestion. The optimal degradation efficiency was achieved when 200 mg/L toluene was degraded with 1 g/L of glucose.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sadaf Shakeel, Mohammad Zain Khan
Summary: Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) is a promising approach for reducing carbon footprints by converting carbon dioxide into value-added products and biofuels. However, the technology still faces challenges such as low production rates, high costs, and energy consumption. This study addresses these issues by introducing a cost-effective packed-fluidized cathode and a separate reactor for bioalcohol production from dilute acetate. These innovations improve the bioavailability of CO2 and enhance biofuel production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nishat Khan, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Saima Sultana, Alex Ibhadon, Mohammad Zain Khan
Summary: This study investigated the application of microbial fuel cells in treating wastewater contaminated with textile dyes. The results showed that the performance of microbial fuel cells was directly affected by the addition of toxicants, and microbial fuel cells demonstrated potential as toxicity detectors. Additionally, cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy confirmed the bioactivity of microbial fuel cells and the presence of biofouling.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohammad Danish Khan, Shamas Tabraiz, Ravikumar Thimmappa, Da Li, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Keith Scott, Mohammad Zain Khan, Eileen Hao Yu
Summary: This study investigated the advantages of using low-cost polyaniline-fabricated stainless steel fiber felt anode-based microbial fuel cells (PANI-SSFF-MFCs) for azo dye acid blue 29 (AB29) containing wastewater treatment integrated with an aerobic bioreactor. The findings showed that the PANI-SSFF anode decreased the MFC internal resistance and achieved high power density and decolorization efficiency. The study also observed significant changes in the microbial community in MFCs.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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)