Article
Environmental Sciences
Huiping Zeng, Longxue Zhai, Jie Zhang, Dong Li
Summary: A novel core-shell magnetic nanoparticle synthesized from iron-containing water treatment residuals was successfully utilized for the removal of As(V) from water. Characterization and experimental results showed that the nanoparticle exhibited good adsorption behavior towards As(V) and maintained high adsorption capacity under different conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Zhang, Li Lin, Bolin Wang, Yunsong Zhang, Ying Wang, Li Zhang, Yuanyuan Jiang, Hui Chen, Maojun Zhao
Summary: The CdS/Fe3O4@NPC catalyst prepared in this study exhibited excellent performance in dye photodegradation due to its core-shell structure and multifunctionality, enhancing charge separation and facilitating mass transfer. Hence, the catalyst showed great potential as a photo-Fenton catalyst for environmental remediation applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahao Zhu, Jianqing Ma, Liang Liu, Shali Zhang, Liaoyuan Zhao, Huixia Jin, Kefeng Zhan
Summary: The use of a multicomponent magnetic Fe/C Fenton-like catalyst effectively facilitates Fe3+/Fe2+ cycles and expands the operating pH range. This catalyst demonstrates extraordinary catalytic properties and excellent stability performance in a pH range of 4 to 8. The unique core-shell structure and graphite-like structure play key roles in accelerating the reduction reactions and adsorbing priority pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hamid Reza Hosseini, Majid Abdouss, Mostafa Golshekan
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of a novel nanocomposite with superparamagnetic properties and a pH-responsive nanocarrier for efficient drug delivery. The results demonstrate successful fabrication of the nanocomposite and its effectiveness in sustained-release drug delivery, as well as its biocompatibility and ability to enhance therapeutic effects in osteogenesis.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Reda S. Salama, Salah M. El-Bahy, Mohammed A. Mannaa
Summary: In this study, incorporation of sulfamic acid (SA) into mesoporous silica (MCM-41) was successfully achieved to prepare SA/MCM-41 composites with different weight content of SA. The composites were characterized using various techniques and displayed excellent performance in multicomponent reactions. The acidic strength of the composites improved progressively with increasing SA content, leading to high catalytic efficiency without significant loss in performance upon reuse.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yang Song, Jingyi Jin, Liuling Hu, Bingqian Hu, Mengyao Wang, Lilong Guo, Xiyan Lv
Summary: This study synthesized two types of UCNPs with different structures and coupled them with antibodies and magnetic nanoparticles to establish a rapid and sensitive fluorescence immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of fenpropathrin and procymidone. The results showed that the method had low detection limits and high sensitivity, and it could be applied to the rapid detection of fenpropathrin and procymidone in food.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guohao Xu, Xuedong Zhu
Summary: The core-shell ZSM-5@MCM-41 catalysts with various shell thickness were synthesized and tested. The results showed that shell growth improves diffusion capacity and prevents carbon deposition, but excessive growth reduces catalytic performance.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jin Zhang, Chen Wang, Minghui Xiang, Yuan Huang, Lide Jin, Zhiyuan Yang, Hui Li
Summary: The study found that compounding Fe@Fe2O3 with humic acid enhanced PMS activation and degradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol. The Fe@Fe2O3-HA/Fe2+/PMS system achieved an increase in TCP degradation efficiency from 59% to 83% within 10 minutes under alkaline conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hao Chen, Daoming Zhu, Liang Guo, Guoxin Li
Summary: The study demonstrated that the combination therapy involving isoniazid (INH) and core-shell magnetic nanospheres (NPs) enhanced the efficacy of radiotherapy by increasing oxygen levels and producing reactive oxygen species. This approach resulted in significant therapeutic outcomes with a tumor inhibition rate of 93.2% in mouse models, highlighting the potential for clinical application as a novel radiosensitization strategy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fahime Abedini, Somaiyeh Allahyari, Nader Rahemi
Summary: Different amounts of BiOBr and g-C3N4 were loaded on MCM-41 to achieve efficient photo oxidation and adsorption of DBT. The optimal photocatalyst, BiOBr-C3N4/MCM-41 with 10% BiOBr, showed highest activity and lowest DBT concentration, attributed to the highest structural defects and strongest interaction. However, after four cycles, a decrease in activity was observed due to pores blockage by DBT sulfones.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Songtao Liu, Kaixin Wei, Fuqiang Cheng, Yongsheng Li, Min Xue
Summary: In this study, a core-shell mesoporous material MCM-41@SiO2 functionalized with CoCl2 and KSCN was synthesized as an ammonia adsorbent. The material showed high surface area, sphericity, uniform size, dispersibility, and adsorption capability. Furthermore, a glass tube sensor was fabricated using the material for rapid naked-eye detection of ammonia gas, showing good sensing speed, selectivity, accuracy, and reusability. The sensor holds promise for indoor NH3 sensing and other more complicated situations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Giovanni Marco Saladino, Ronak Kakadiya, Shaquib Rahman Ansari, Alexandra Teleki, Muhammet Sadaka Toprak
Summary: Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) play a dominant role in various biomedical applications, including magnetic separation, drug delivery, diagnostics, and hyperthermia treatments. In this study, superparamagnetic nanoclusters (SP-NCs) with high unit magnetization and diameters up to 400 nm were synthesized using conventional or microwave-assisted solvothermal methods. The choice of synthesis route and capping agent significantly influenced the particle size, SP-NC size, surface chemistry, and magnetic properties. The SP-NCs were then coated with a silica shell doped with a fluorophore to provide fluorescence properties and high stability. The heating efficiency studies demonstrated the potential of these synthesized SP-NCs in hyperthermia treatment. The enhanced magnetically-active content, fluorescence, magnetic property, and heating efficiency of SP-NCs offer promising opportunities for biomedical applications.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dong-Eun Lee, Vidyasagar Devthade, Satyanarayana Moru, Wan-Kuen Jo, Surendar Tonda
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficacy of a magnetically sensitive TiO2 hollow sphere/Fe3O4 core-shell hybrid catalyst for the sunlight-assisted degradation of aqueous antibiotic pollutants. The hybrid catalyst exhibited significantly higher activity than the pure TiO2 hollow sphere catalyst and showed strong optical response properties and charge separation capabilities. The catalyst can be magnetically recovered and reused without significant loss in its activity.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Heng Ye, Shengnan Wang, Yong Wang, Peiting Guo, Liying Wang, Chengke Zhao, Shuqing Chen, Yimai Chen, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang, Xing Ma
Summary: In this study, Fe-MnO2 core-shell micromotors were successfully synthesized for antibiotic pollutant removal. Heat treatment transformed MnO2, promoting its mobility. These core-shell micromotors efficiently removed tetracycline antibiotics through catalytic degradation and adsorptive bubble separation, achieving optimal Fenton reaction and good decontamination performance in neutral conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhenhao Shen, Chongwei Ma, Darui Wang, Junlin He, Hongmin Sun, Zhirong Zhu, Weimin Yang
Summary: ZSM-5@MCM-41 core-shell composite materials prepared via a multi-cycle-sol-gel coating strategy show enhanced shape selectivity for p-DEB in benzene alkylation with ethylene. However, the coating of mesoporous MCM-41 shell accelerates catalyst deactivation, requiring optimization of reaction conditions in a fixed bed reactor.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yitong Zhu, Jiaolong Qin, Shuqi Zhang, Adi Radian, Mingce Long
Summary: In this study, it was found that Urea Hydrogen Peroxide (UHP) can instantly release H2O2 and exhibits similar behavior as H2O2 in Fenton-like reactions. Additionally, MgO2 released H2O2 quickly in phosphate buffered solutions, showing a faster rate compared to CaO2 but slower than ZnO2. Metal peroxides induced higher initial phenol degradation rates than UHP and H2O2 under the same theoretical H2O2 dosages and Fe(III)EDTA conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuting Zhao, Fan Zhang, Jiayi Zhang, Kexuan Zou, Jing Zhang, Chao Chen, Mingce Long, Qiuzhuo Zhang, Juan Wang, Chuanrong Zheng, Wenqi Shou, Dandan Wang
Summary: A new type of composite photocatalyst, T@AIH, is designed with self-indicating and delayed-onset performance to increase the degradability of plastic. The color of T@AIH changes from blue to white when the photocatalytic performance starts, with tunable stable stage length and active stage reaction rate. The interconversion of polyiodide and high diffusivity in the composite play key roles in achieving stable and active stages.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Wei, Yiwen Zhang, Jie Miao, Wei Geng, Mingce Long
Summary: Piezocatalysis using Fe-loaded bismuth vanadate (Fe/BVO) as a catalyst has been shown to be effective in generating and utilizing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in situ, achieving 86% p-CP degradation with enhanced efficiency compared to traditional bismuth vanadate piezocatalysis. The increased charge carrier density and improved activity for H2O2 production and activation in the Fe/BVO system provide new insights for the design of piezocatalysts for environmental applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yangmin Ren, Junjun Ma, Yonghyeon Lee, Zhengchang Han, Mingcan Cui, Bin Wang, Mingce Long, Jeehyeong Khim
Summary: Pentachlorophenol (PCP) is a toxic pollutant commonly treated with zero-valent iron (ZVI) in groundwater. This study investigated the effects of carbon loading on the structure, specific surface, and hydrophobicity of AC-ZVI in order to improve reaction rate and selectivity when degrading PCP. The results showed that water contact angle and specific surface play important roles in determining the reactivity and selectivity of AC-ZVI during the reduction degradation of PCP.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiaolong Qin, Shuqi Zhang, Yitong Zhu, Adi Radian, Mingce Long
Summary: The study showed that the use of CAP stabilizer in the H2O2 treatment with two exogenous iron species can extend the lifetime of H2O2 in soil and enhance diesel removal efficiency. Specifically, the diesel removal efficiency in the IC based process was significantly higher than that in the IB based process.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Wei, Jingzhen Zhang, Qian Zheng, Jie Miao, PedroJ J. Alvarez, Mingce Long
Summary: This study compared different methods for quantifying H2O2 and considered interference by representative organic compounds, based on their electron-donating and electron-accepting abilities. Selecting the appropriate H2O2 quantification method is crucial for different water matrices treated by Fenton-like reactions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Ioffe, Mingce Long, Adi Radian
Summary: A comparative activity assessment was conducted on various activated carbon and AC-Fe3O4 composites, revealing that persulfate-based systems showed higher pollutant removal in the presence of catalysts, while AC was able to completely mineralize bisphenol A through a non-radical pathway.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hamed Vafaei Molamahmood, Jiaolong Qin, Shiqin Yu, Mingce Long
Summary: Rapid hydrogen peroxide decomposition in soils poses a major obstacle to catalyzed H2O2 propagation for soil and groundwater remediation, and O-2 production kinetics are more valuable for evaluating H2O2 utilization. The kinetic constant of O-2 production (k(O2)) in soils is correlated with the contents of manganese, iron, and inorganic carbon, with manganese mineral being the dominant factor. Acid-washing can suppress O-2 production, while phosphate addition is not ideal for highly active soils.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuqi Zhang, Yan Wei, Jordin Metz, Shengbing He, Pedro J. J. Alvarez, Mingce Long
Summary: The study developed an efficient Fenton-like system using CaO2/BC composites as oxidants and tartaric acid-chelated Fe(III) as catalysts, enhancing Fe(II) regeneration and SMX degradation. The system showed higher efficiency in utilizing O-2(center dot-) for Fe(II) regeneration and enhancing SMX degradation. Positive correlation was found between SMX degradation rates and EPR signal intensities of biochar-derived persistent free radicals in CaO2/BC.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Miao, Yuan Zhu, Junyu Lang, Jingzhen Zhang, Shixian Cheng, Baoxue Zhou, Lizhi Zhang, Pedro J. J. Alvarez, Mingce Long
Summary: Transition metal catalysts anchored on carbon nanotubes were developed to efficiently activate peroxymonosulfate for nonradical oxidation. The study found that the spin state of the catalyst strongly influenced its catalytic activity, with higher spin states promoting electron transfer and enhancing the oxidation capacity of reactive species. These findings advance the mechanistic understanding of transition metal-mediated persulfate activation and contribute to the development of efficient spintronic catalysts for environmental applications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Han Gao, Shuxue Yang, Danjun Mao, Mingce Long, Xiaolei Qu
Summary: Commercial lithopone pigment rapidly released a significant amount of Zn2+ under solar exposure, generating nanoparticles and posing environmental risks. The photochemical processes played a crucial role in the photodissolution kinetics and Zn2+ release of the pigment, which were greatly influenced by the water chemistry properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Caini Liu, Man Zhang, Huiyu Gao, Lulu Kong, Shougang Fan, Lan Wang, Huaiqi Shao, Mingce Long, Xiaoyan Guo
Summary: A cyclic coupling process of photocatalysis and adsorption enables the complete and safe removal of N-nitrosamines in water. The immobilized TiO2/Ti photocatalyst degrades N-nitrosamines into primary and secondary amines, while HY zeolite exhibits efficient adsorption of these amines. This study offers new avenues for the complete and safe elimination of hardly degradable hazardous substances in water.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamed Vafaei Molamahmood, Wei Geng, Yan Wei, Jie Miao, Shiqin Yu, Ali Shahi, Chao Chen, Mingce Long
Summary: This study investigates the decomposition of H2O2 over six different iron minerals and finds hematite and goethite to be the most promising minerals for environmental cleanup due to their high ROS production. Magnetite and maghemite are highly active for both H2O2 decomposition and O-2 production at neutral and basic pHs. Ferrihydrite and feroxyhyte, on the other hand, are problematic minerals for CHP as they have high O-2 production and negligible ROS generation at all pHs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shahi, Hamed Vafaei Molamahmood, Naser Faraji, Mingce Long
Summary: In this study, quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models were developed to predict the second-order rate constant (k(app)) for the reaction of peracetic acid (PAA) with various organic contaminants. The models, based on different molecular descriptors, were proven to be accurate and reliable in predicting the removal efficiency of organic contaminants in wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jie Dai, Yinlong Zhu, Yu Chen, Xue Wen, Mingce Long, Xinhao Wu, Zhiwei Hu, Daqin Guan, Xixi Wang, Chuan Zhou, Qian Lin, Yifei Sun, Shih-Chang Weng, Huanting Wang, Wei Zhou, Zongping Shao
Summary: This study presents the design of a Pt-containing complex oxide that utilizes atomic-scale hydrogen spillover to promote H-2 evolution electrocatalysis in acidic media. Experimental and theoretical calculations reveal the hydrogen evolution pathway and mechanism facilitated by hydrogen spillover, demonstrating the excellent performance and enhanced durability of the complex oxide catalyst compared to commercial ones.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(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)