Review
Environmental Sciences
Nazeer Abdul Azeez, Swati Sucharita Dash, Sathyanarayana Naidu Gummadi, Vijaykumar Sudarshana Deepa
Summary: This article discusses the pollution of the environment with toxic heavy metals due to industrialization and modern agricultural practices, with a focus on hexavalent chromium. Various methods, including nano and bioremediation, have been employed to reduce heavy metal concentrations, improving efficiency and lowering costs.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weizhao Yin, Jiangtao Chen, Jinxin Zhao, Yanyan Gong, Jinhua Wu
Summary: In this study, unique layered Fe(III)-Cr(III) oxides were formed during the Cr(VI) removal by sulfate green rust (GRSO4). The layered structure of GRSO4 remained intact after fast reduction of Cr(VI). Further reduction of Fe(III) to Fe(II) using sodium dithionite resulted in stable Fe(II)/Fe(III) cycle in the hexagonal plates. The study observed better crystallinity at higher Fe(III) reduction rate and confirmed the layered metal oxide structure. Multiple treatment cycles showed increased Cr(III) loading on the layered Fe(III)-Cr(III) oxides. The study provides new evidence and insights for formulating strategies to eliminate Cr(VI) or related heavy metals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jialiang Liang, Xinmiao Huang, Jingwen Yan, Yunyi Li, Zhiwei Zhao, Yuanyuan Liu, Jiangyu Ye, Yunmei Wei
Summary: This review discusses the process of Cr(III) oxidation generating Cr(VI) in soils and groundwater, with manganese oxides, hydrogen peroxide, and photochemical generated radicals playing dominant roles under different conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Gao, Huawei Wang, Rong Xu, Ya-nan Wang, Yingjie Sun, Rongxing Bian, Weihua Li
Summary: In this study, a combined approach of chemical reduction and microbial stabilization was investigated for the remediation of Cr(VI) contaminated soil. The combination of ferrous sulfate and biogas solid residue effectively converted Cr(VI) into Cr(III), reducing the residual Cr(VI) content to a level well below the screening value for soil contamination. The treatment also eliminated the phytotoxicity of the soil and caused significant changes in the microbial community.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yating Luo, Jingli Pang, Cheng Peng, Jien Ye, Bibo Long, Jianhao Tong, Jiyan Shi
Summary: This study developed a synergistic system of P. oxalicum SL2-nZVI for Cr(VI) remediation, which effectively removed Cr(VI) mainly through extracellular nonenzymatic reduction. P. oxalicum SL2 exhibited iron precipitate solubilization and Fe(II) regeneration capabilities, and iron ions generated by nZVI also stimulated Cr(VI) reduction by organic acids secreted by P. oxalicum SL2. Overall, the P. oxalicum SL2-nZVI synergistic system shows promise for regenerating Fe(II) while reducing Cr(VI).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ashley B. Davidson, Chris Holmden, Sulung Nomosatryo, Cynthia Henny, Roger Francois, Sean A. Crowe
Summary: The leaching of lateritic soils in Central Sulawesi Island, Indonesia can lead to drainage waters with high concentrations of Cr(VI). A remediation strategy involving FeSO4 solutions effectively removes Cr(VI) from the drainage, but the presence of Mn oxides may cause the oxidative remobilization of Cr(III) and lead to an increase in Cr(VI) concentration downstream. Further improvements to Cr(VI) remediation should focus on preventing the back reaction of Cr(III) with Mn oxides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yaozong Chen, Peng He, Ke Zhang, Xu Wang, Mengfei Liu, Fang Chen, Min Gan, Jianyu Zhu
Summary: This work presents a novel chitosan coated magnetite/rhodochrosite composites that efficiently remove Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. The characterization results show that the chitosan carbon firmly coats the thermally modified rhodochrosite and magnetite, and the composites prepared at 900 degrees C have improved specific surface area. The removal of Cr(VI) is pH dependent, and the composites exhibit better removal capacity than natural magnetite, rhodochrosite, and Ch-BC.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Songhua Lu, Jie Hu, Yang Gao, Yongqing Zhao, Jianfeng Ma
Summary: A photocatalyst of cubic CaTiO3 was synthesized and studied for its removal performance towards Cr(VI), showing that photogenerated electrons played a significant role under low pH conditions, and the presence of reduced Cr(III) species on CaTiO3 surface facilitated the loading of Cr(VI).
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad A. Sabri, Ziad Sara, Mohammad H. Al-Sayah, Taleb H. Ibrahim, Mustafa I. Khamis, Oussama M. El-Kadri
Summary: Two novel nitrogen-rich aminal linked porous organic polymers, NRAPOP-O and NRAPOP-S, were synthesized and showed excellent thermal stability and high porosity for efficient removal of Cr(VI) from solution by simultaneous reduction to Cr(III). At optimal conditions, NRAPOP-O achieved 100% removal of Cr(VI) with 80% efficiency in releasing Cr(III) into the solution, and the polymers can be easily regenerated without significant loss.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yifan Zhu, Weijie Shi, Hu Gao, Changyu Li, Wenxu Liang, Yongxin Nie, Cong Shen, Shiyun Ai
Summary: A novel, inexpensive and eco-friendly composite material (Fe@N-L-GM) consisting of aminated lignin, geopolymer, and Fe nanoparticles was synthesized and used for the simultaneous removal of Cr(VI) and NAP in wastewater. The material showed excellent adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) and high degradation efficiency for NAP. The adsorbed Cr(VI) was transformed into less toxic Cr(III) through reduction by electron donors, while ·OH radicals played a crucial role in mediating NAP degradation. The presence of NAP enhanced the removal rate of Cr(VI), with phenol as the main substance promoting Cr(VI) reduction. This work provides a new material and theoretical foundation for the simultaneous removal of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangfang Li, Jia Wen, Zhuangzhuang Xue, Xiyan Yin, Li Yuan, Cuilian Yang
Summary: In this study, a millimeter-sized composite material PPS was successfully synthesized for the efficient removal of Cr(VI) from water. PPS exhibited strong adsorption capacity, excellent physicochemical properties, and reusability. The results also showed that PPS could efficiently remove Cr and Cr(VI) from contaminated soil.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenzhi Gu, Mengyao Cui, Chang Tian, Cuicui Wei, Lixia Zhang, Dechong Zheng, Daping Li
Summary: The study found that citrate and lactate have good reduction effects in the continuous and stable remediation of Cr (VI)-contaminated soil, and citrate is more advantageous in maintaining the stability of the soil microbial community.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qing Wu, Qiannan Li, Ying Zhang, Ruihan Wan, Sen Peng
Summary: This study isolated two novel Cr(VI)-reducing bacteria from a Cr salt plant and optimized their reduction conditions. It was found that Agrobacterium sp. Cr-1 showed a high capacity for Cr(VI) reduction, making it a promising candidate for the remediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rong Xu, Ya-nan Wang, Yingjie Sun, Huawei Wang, Ying Gao, Shupeng Li, Lili Guo, Lei Gao
Summary: The study investigates the role of external sodium acetate (SA) in improving Cr(VI) reduction and stabilization in Cr(VI)-spiked soils. Batch experiments showed that the addition of SA resulted in a decline in soil Cr(VI) content and an increase in the relative abundances of Cr(VI)-reducing microorganisms. Redundancy analysis indicated that pH and SA were the predominant factors affecting the microbial community. Functional prediction suggested that the addition of SA had a positive effect on the metabolism of key substances involved in Cr(VI) microbial reduction.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanjun Liu, Junjie Jia, Huifeng Zhang, Shujuan Sun
Summary: Chitosan/bentonite composites (CSBT) were synthesized and used for the immobilization of chromium in the soil. CSBT could reduce the content of exchangeable and oxidizable forms of chromium, while increasing the content of residual form. The addition of 0.2 g.kg(-1) CSBT had the best effect, with the concentration of exchangeable, reducible and oxidizable forms decreased by 46.74%, 8.15%, and 14.46%, respectively. The amino, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups of CSBT promoted the conversion of available chromium to residual state in soil, and reduced the bioavailability of chromium in soil.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Venisza Cathy John, Ajit Kumar Verma, Kishore Kumar Krishnani, M. H. Chandrakant, Vidya Shree Bharti, Tincy Varghese
Summary: A 60-day experimental trial was conducted to investigate the effect of different dosages of potassium supplementation on Spinacia oleracea L. and Pangasianodon hypophthalmus in an aquaponic system. The study found that potassium supplementation had a significant effect on the yield of spinach, with the optimum dosage recommended as 150 mg l-1 K+ in the P. hypophthalmus-Spinacia oleracea L. aquaponic system.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Venisza Cathy John, Ajit Kumar Verma, Kishore Kumar Krishnani, Mallikarjuan Hittinahalli Chandrakant, Tincy Varghese, Madhuri Shrikant Pathak
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of different potassium supplementation dosages on the physiological responses of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus reared in an aquaponic system with Spinacia oleracea L. It was found that potassium dosage up to 150 mg/l could improve spinach yield without impairing the health and oxidative status of P. hypophthalmus.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
S. R. Yadav, B. R. Chavan, N. K. Chadha, S. D. Naik, K. K. Krishnani, P. B. Sawant
Summary: Introducing algal and bacterial consortium in aquaculture can help enhance productivity, improve water quality, reduce dependency on wild fish stocks, increase economic benefits, and protect the environment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Water Resources
R. Abisha, Kishore Kumar Krishnani, Kapil Sukhdhane, A. K. Verma, Manoj Brahmane, N. K. Chadha
Summary: Climate change poses a serious threat to aquaculture farms and fisheries, particularly marine/coastal aquaculture. To address this, various mitigation and adaptation methods are being implemented, such as selective breeding, species diversification, and different aquaculture systems. Further research and government policies are necessary.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Ravi Kumar Patel, A. K. Verma, K. K. Krishnani, K. Sreedharan, M. H. Chandrakant
Summary: A 120-day experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different inland saline groundwater salinities on the growth performance and physiological responses of juvenile Labeo rohita. It was found that a salinity level of 0-4 parts per thousand is ideal for the culture of L. rohita, while survival rates of 72-88% can be obtained in groundwater salinity of up to 12 parts per thousand.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Apisit Karawek, Kittipad Kittipoom, Labhassiree Tansuthepverawongse, Nutkamol Kitjanukit, Wannisa Neamsung, Napat Lertthanaphol, Prowpatchara Chanthara, Sakhon Ratchahat, Poomiwat Phadungbut, Pattaraporn Kim-Lohsoontorn, Sira Srinives
Summary: Photoreduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) to high-value products using a photocatalyst is an effective technique for dealing with CO2 emissions. In this research, TiO2 nanosheets were synthesized using a hydrothermal technique and further composited with graphene oxide and copper oxide to create CTNSG, which exhibited outstanding photoactivity in converting CO2 gas to methane and acetone.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jedsada Chuiprasert, Sira Srinives, Narin Boontanon, Chongrak Polprasert, Nudjarin Ramungul, Napat Lertthanaphol, Apisit Karawek, Suwanna Kitpati Boontanon
Summary: Contamination of antibiotics in water is a major cause of antibiotic resistance (ABR) in pathogens that endangers human health and food security worldwide. This study fabricated a CIP sensor using an electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) of polyaniline (PANI) and poly(o-phenylenediamine) (o-PDA) with CIP recognition sites. The sensor exhibited an excellent response for CIP detection and outperformed other tested antibiotics.
Article
Fisheries
Ravi Kumar Patel, Ajit Kumar Verma, Kishore Kumar Krishnani, Sreedharan Krishnan, Chandrakant Mallikarjun Hittinahalli, Angom Lenin Singh, Ramjanul Haque
Summary: The conjunctive use of saline groundwater and surface water has been used in agriculture to preserve water. This study examined the effect of temporal increment in salinity of inland saline groundwater (ISGW) on the juveniles of rohu fish. The results showed that the growth performance of rohu fish was not significantly affected when the salinity level of ISGW was increased to 7.2% (T5).
Article
Fisheries
Lakan Lal Meena, Ajit Kumar Verma, Kishore Kumar Krishnani, Chandrakant Mallikarjun Hittinahalli, Harsha Haridas, Venisza Cathy John
Summary: A 90-day experiment was conducted to evaluate the combined effect of iron and potassium on the growth of okra and striped catfish in aquaponics. The results showed that there was no significant difference in water quality among the treatments. However, the combination of 1.00g/L iron and 5g/L potassium significantly improved the growth and yield of okra, while having negligible effects on fish growth.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
D. Arunkumar, K. K. Krishnani, Neeraj Kumar, B. Sarkar, A. K. Upadhyay, P. B. Sawant, N. K. Chadha, R. Abisha
Summary: In this study, clinoptilolite was subjected to physical and chemical treatments to synthesize modified stilbites. The modified stilbites showed high efficiency in removing ammonical and metallic contaminants from aquaculture water. Additionally, clinoptilolite was found to alleviate oxidative stress in fish caused by high ammonia concentration. This research has potential applications in environmental management of aquaculture, ornamental fisheries, and aquaponics.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
G. U. Kate, K. K. Krishnani, Neeraj Kumar, K. Sukhdhane, A. K. Verma, M. P. Brahmane, N. K. Chadha, Jitendra Kumar
Summary: The intensification of aquaculture production causes various stresses in fish, which are exacerbated by climate change. Therefore, it is crucial to find a comprehensive strategy to alleviate these stresses. This study investigated the removal of nitrogenous metabolites from aquaponics water using medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). The results showed that products derived from mint, banana stem, and aloe vera effectively reduced ammonia and nitrite levels. Mint also exhibited antibacterial properties and improved fish growth and immune response. This study suggests the potential application of mint in aquaculture management.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kangkana Das, Kishore Kumar Krishnani, Ajay Kumar Upadhyay, Satya Prakash Shukla, Kurcheti Pani Prasad, Puja Chakraborty, Biplab Sarkar
Summary: A simple and environmentally viable protocol was developed to synthesize non-agglomerated and colloidal silver nanoparticles using extracts of discarded wastes from tilapia. The synthesized nanoparticles showed potential antimicrobial activity and were successfully trapped in natural zeolites for ammonia removal. This study not only provides a green synthesis method, but also contributes to the utilization of fish wastes in waste management.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Apisit Karawek, Nutkamol Kitjanukit, Wannisa Neamsung, Chonlathon Kinkaew, Poomiwat Phadungbut, Panpailin Seeharaj, Pattaraporn Kim-Lohsoontorn, Sira Srinives
Summary: CO2 photoreduction is a method to convert carbon dioxide into fuel products, and the heterostructure of titanium dioxide nanosheets and graphene oxide is found to be an excellent photocatalyst. The photoactivity can be enhanced by grafting alkanolamine and doping copper.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kishore Kumar Krishnani, Veera Mallu Boddu, Rajkumar Debarjeet Singh, Puja Chakraborty, Ajit Kumar Verma, Lance Brooks, Himanshu Pathak
Summary: The release of contaminants of environmental concern including heavy metals and metalloids, and contaminants of emerging concern including organic micropollutants from various sources, is a global threat. Conventional methods for managing mixed contaminants of low concentrations are not economically viable, hence low-cost materials need to be developed for efficient removal of these contaminants. Biosorption, using biomass or biopolymers derived from plants or animals, is an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient approach for decontamination by utilizing the inherent biological mechanisms. This review highlights the relevance of different chemical constituents and bioactives in biosorbents derived from agricultural production and animal production for sequestering and bioremediation of contaminants of environmental and emerging concern (CEECs).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Kishore K. Krishnani, John G. Oakeshott, Gunjan Pandey
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of an ester hydrolase from Nocardioides strain SG-4 G in degrading various pollutants. Under laboratory conditions, this ester hydrolase shows significant hydrolytic activity against phthalate diesters, anilides, and carbamate ester herbicides.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY LETTERS
(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)
