Article
Energy & Fuels
Francesco Di Natale, Claudia Carotenuto, Arianna Parisi, Domenico Flagiello, Amedeo Lancia
Summary: This study presents experimental and modeling results on the removal of SO2 and combustion particles in a pilot-scale wet electrostatic scrubber. The experiments showed that increasing the spray charge density improved the absorption efficiency of SO2, and further enhancement was achieved with corona pre-charging. Similarly, increasing the spray charge density and corona pre-charging potential improved the overall particle capture efficiency. The results accurately described the absorption of SO2 in certain configurations and the particle capture in another configuration, but further research is needed for other conditions.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Che-Jung Hsu, John D. Atkinson, Adrienne Chung, Hsing-Cheng Hsi
Summary: Studies have shown that Hg-0 re-emission is influenced by various factors and can be restricted through the addition of inhibitors. This review summarizes the mechanisms of Hg-0 re-emission, updates misconceptions, and reviews the application of inhibitors.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohsen Abdelaal, Medhat El-Riedy, Ahmed M. El-Nahas, Fathy R. El-Wahsh
Summary: This experimental study investigates the effect of flue gas recirculation on non-premixed combustion for NOx reduction and CO2 capture and storage. The results show that flame stability can be improved with certain percentages of recirculated flue gas, leading to a reduction of NOx emissions but also causing a decrease in flame temperature.
Article
Thermodynamics
Haifeng Zan, Xiaoping Chen, Suyang Pan, Pengfei Geng, Daoyin Liu, Jiliang Ma, Cai Liang
Summary: Pressurised oxy-fuel combustion is a promising combustion technology that is both clean and efficient. The high concentration of steam in the flue gas affects the emission of gaseous pollutants. This study investigates the effect of high steam concentrations on NOx emission mechanisms in pressurised oxy-fuel combustion.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. Xu, J. Bao, H. Liu, J. Tang, G. Xie, L. Sun
Summary: Experiments conducted in a simulated wet flue gas desulfurization system showed that sulfite and slurry temperature are key factors affecting mercury migration and re-emission. pH value and atmosphere also play a role in influencing mercury behavior in the system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Seong-il Kim, Hosoo Lee, Yong Woon Lee, Won Yang
Summary: In a simulated A-USC POXY power plant, wet FGR was found to provide 3.5% higher plant efficiency compared to dry FGR, with less sensitivity to variations in recirculated gas flowrates. The wet FGR system was demonstrated to be an optimal choice for improving the plant net efficiency by approximately 10% compared to first-generation oxy-combustion power plants at atmospheric pressure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Joon Ahn, Hyouck-Ju Kim
Summary: A 0.5 MW oxy-fuel boiler was developed to capture CO2 from exhaust gas using natural gas as fuel, showing distinct characteristics from traditional pulverized coal boilers. Oxy-fuel combustion without FGR was examined, demonstrating stable flames with the inclusion of water vapor in the recirculated gas. The combustion resulted in over 90% CO2 capture while maintaining boiler performance and meeting exhaust gas regulations.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Zheng, Hailong Li, Zequn Yang, Jianping Yang, Wenqi Qu, Fanyue Meng, Yong Feng, Zhengyong Xu, Xueyi Guo
Summary: This review highlights the global concerns over mercury contamination and the advantages of mineral chalcogenides in immobilizing gaseous elemental mercury. It provides an overview of research progress and application conditions of mineral chalcogenides for Hg-0 removal, as well as comparisons of their adsorption performance. Comprehensive discussions on influential factors and mechanisms for Hg-0 removal by different mineral chalcogenides are also presented to guide future research directions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Liu, Zhuo Xiong, Peng Ni, Zizhen Ma, Yan Tan, Zishun Li, Shengnan Deng, Yincui Li, Qirong Yang, Huawei Zhang
Summary: This review focuses on the current situation of Hg0 removal on different kinds of adsorbents in coal combustion flue gas, smelting flue gas, and natural gas. Hydrophobic groups, hydrophobic materials, and modification of sulfur/selenium pretreatment and metals loading can effectively overcome the problem of H2O and SO2. Additionally, separation, regeneration, and recovery aspects are explored and summarized, with thermal treatment accompanied by different components being widely adopted as an efficient approach to recover the adsorption ability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ming-Xin Xu, Hai-Bo Wu, Ya-Chang Wu, Han-Xiao Wang, Hao-Dong Ouyang, Qiang Lu
Summary: The process of flue gas compression and purification plays a crucial role in determining the quality of CO2 product in oxy-fuel combustion. A novel system integrating partial CO2 recirculation with flue gas purification was proposed and evaluated, achieving a purity of 99.9% CO2 stream. Enhancing condensing pressure to 3.0-4.0 MPa improved CO2 recovery performance, while critical ratios between recycled CO2 liquid and raw flue gas were identified for efficient contaminant abatement. The efficiencies of SO2 and NO removal exceeded 99%, with critical molar ratios and reactions pressures determining the success of abatement.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Liping Tan, Lei Cai, Yanlei Xiang, Yanwen Guan, Wenbin Liu
Summary: This study establishes a biomass integrated gasification combined cycle with oxy-fuel combustion technology to achieve negative CO2 emissions in power plants. The effects of gas turbine pressure ratio and inlet temperature on the system performance are investigated. The results show that the system efficiency increases with the increase of CO2/C value, gas turbine pressure ratio, and inlet temperature. The results obtained in this study can provide theoretical support for the application of this technology.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jialing Xu, Jingjing Bao, Hongtao Liu, Zhengyu Mo, Min Du, Licheng Sun
Summary: Metal ions have varying effects on Hg-0 re-emission in different atmospheres, generally showing a significant suppression of re-emission. Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn2+, and Cu2+ have positive impacts on mercury stabilization in the liquid phase, with Fe2+/Fe3+ precipitates aiding in the adsorption of mercury in the solid phase.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hyung Woo Kim, Su Been Seo, Seo Yeong Kang, Eun Sol Go, Seung Seok Oh, YongWoon Lee, Won Yang, See Hoon Lee
Summary: This paper focuses on the design and modeling of an indirect S-CO2 cycle in an oxy-fuel circulating fluidized bed power plant. By reducing the temperature of the recirculated flue gas and analyzing the effect of water retention in the flue gas on overall net efficiency, the plant achieved higher net efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Zhu, Jingmao Wu, Hui Wang, Jiajun Wang, Haotian Shen, Zhanfeng Ying
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption of mercury by 1% NH4Cl-modified biomass char under oxy-fuel combustion conditions, and analyzed the effects of temperature, adsorption bed height, and initial mercury concentration on the adsorption process. The results demonstrated that higher temperature and initial mercury concentration led to better mercury adsorption performance, which was closely related to the progress of chemical adsorption and external mass transfer.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Solinska, Tomasz Bajda
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the sorption efficiency of unwashed cationic surfactant-modified natural zeolite for removing selected inorganic compounds from wet flue gas desulphurization wastewater. The modified zeolite showed enhanced removal efficiency for NH4+ and NO3-, while the removal efficiency for SO42- remained consistent regardless of sorbent dosage. Kinetic tests indicated that a significant portion of the inorganic compounds were removed within 2 hours, with sorption kinetics best fitting the pseudo-second order model. Adsorption mechanisms included cation exchange, anion exchange, electrostatic interactions, and precipitation of insoluble salts.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nuria Fernandez-Miranda, Elena Rodriguez, Maria Antonia Lopez-Anton, Roberto Garcia, Maria Rosa Martinez-Tarazona
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
C. Staun, J. Vaughan, M. A. Lopez-Anton, M. Rumayor, M. R. Martinez-Tarazona
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
J. R. Trobajo, C. Antuna-Nieto, E. Rodriguez, R. Garcia, M. A. Lopez-Anton, M. R. Martinez-Tarazona
Article
Thermodynamics
C. Antuna-Nieto, E. Rodriguez, M. A. Lopez-Anton, R. Garcia, M. R. Martinez-Tarazona
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Quiros-Alvarez, M. Diaz Somoano, W. Bongartz, S. Vinjarapu
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dominik Voros, Eva Gerslova, Mercedes Diaz-Somoano, Ivana Sykorova, Isabel Suarez-Ruiz, Martina Havelcova, Jan Kuta
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shibo Zhang, Yongchun Zhao, Mercedes Diaz-Somoano, Jianping Yang, Junying Zhang
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shibo Zhang, Mercedes Diaz-Somoano, Yongchun Zhao, Jianping Yang, Junying Zhang
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Melero, Belen Lobato, Maria Antonia Lopez-Anton, Maria Rosa Martinez-Tarazona
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Luis R. Gallego, Maria Antonia Lopez-Anton, Deva Martinez de la Rosa, Eduardo Rodriguez-Valdes, Nerea Garcia-Gonzalez, Elena Rodriguez, Maria Rosa Martinez-Tarazona
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cristina Antuna-Nieto, Elena Rodriguez, Maria Antonia Lopez-Anton, Roberto Garcia, Maria Rosa Martinez-Tarazona
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
E. S. Sanz-Perez, B. Lobato, M. A. Lopez-Anton, A. Arencibia, R. Sanz, M. R. Martinez-Tarazona
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cristina Antuna-Nieto, Elena Rodriguez, Maria Antonia Lopez-Anton, Roberto Garcia, M. Rosa Martinez-Tarazona
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cristina Antuna-Nieto, Elena Rodriguez, M. Antonia Lopez-Anton, Roberto Garcia, M. Rosa Martinez-Tarazona
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
N. Fernandez-Miranda, S. Garcia, M. A. Lopez-Anton, M. R. Martinez-Tarazona, E. S. Sanz-Perez, M. M. Maroto-Valer
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2017)
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)