Article
Infectious Diseases
Severina Aleksic, Andreja Zgajnar Gotvajn, Katarina Premzl, Mitja Kolar, Sonja Sostar Turk
Summary: The study shows that ozonation is effective in removing AMX and CIP antibiotics from wastewater and improving their biodegradability. Almost complete removal of total organic carbon and significant decrease in antibiotic concentrations were observed in the ozonation-treated model wastewater.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Yang, Yiang Fan, Shanshan Shang, Pu Li, Xiao-Yan Li
Summary: The novel permeable SnO2-Sb anode improves mass transfer rate and degradation efficiency in the ECO process. Using the reactive anodic filter (RAF), it can efficiently and stably treat organic pollutants in wastewater, providing an advanced environmental technology for wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Micaela Oliveira, Ines Carvalho Leonardo, Ana Filipa Silva, Joao Goulao Crespo, Monica Nunes, Maria Teresa Barreto Crespo
Summary: Wastewater reuse for agricultural irrigation poses public health risks due to emerging contaminants. Using a nanofiltration membrane as tertiary treatment can effectively eliminate these pollutants. However, further research is needed to optimize the entire process.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Tomas Mackull'ak, Klara Cverenkarova, Andrea Vojs Stanova, Miroslav Feher, Michal Tamas, Andrea Butor Skulcova, Miroslav Gal, Monika Naumowicz, Viera Spalkova, Lucia Birosova
Summary: Wastewater-based epidemiology is an important tool for monitoring the health status of urban populations, with hospital wastewater containing various microorganisms and drugs contributing to higher levels of micropollutants in municipal wastewater. Improving wastewater treatment technologies is crucial in preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance and protecting surface waters from contamination.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Oleksandra Ganzenko, Philippe Sistat, Clement Trellu, Valerie Bonniol, Matthieu Rivallin, Marc Cretin
Summary: The study evaluated the feasibility of using a sub-stoichiometric titanium oxides reactive electrochemical membrane for the treatment of secondary effluent from a wastewater treatment plant. By testing different operating parameters, it was found that a higher current density led to a higher limiting value of TOC flux above which efficiency decreased. By decreasing the current density, it was possible to control the formation of toxic chlorine-containing by-products. Optimal degradation of carbamazepine and mineralization were achieved with specific conditions, showing the potential for efficient treatment with low energy consumption.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Raouf Bouchareb, Zeynep Bilici, Nadir Dizge
Summary: This study evaluated and compared the efficiency of electrochemical oxidation, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis membrane processes in treating yarn fabric dyeing wastewater. The results showed that electrochemical oxidation and reverse osmosis membranes had high removal performances for COD and color, while nanofiltration membrane showed low removal efficiencies. Reverse osmosis membrane demonstrated better performance in conductivity removal compared to electrochemical oxidation.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angela Moratalla, Salvador Cotillas, Engracia Lacasa, Pablo Canizares, Manuel A. Rodrigo, Cristina Saez
Summary: The inefficiency of conventional biological processes in removing pharmaceutical compounds (PhCs) from wastewater leads to their accumulation in aquatic environments, posing serious environmental risks. Technologies such as filtration, adsorption, biological processes, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), and electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) have been developed to address this issue in hospital wastewater.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Jiage Yu, Teng Liu, Wanhao Sun, Yunfei Zhang
Summary: An electrochemical strategy for decarboxylative elimination of carboxylic acids to alkenes at room temperature has been developed. This mild and oxidant-free method provides a green alternative to traditional thermal decarboxylation reactions.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jinsong Ma, Xiaona Wang, Haishu Sun, Weiqi Tang, Qunhui Wang
Summary: The potential genotoxicity and non-biodegradability of antibiotics in natural water bodies pose a threat to the survival of various organisms and cause severe environmental pollution. Three-dimensional (3D) electrochemical technology has emerged as a promising approach for antibiotic wastewater treatment. This review provides a comprehensive investigation of the use of 3D electrochemical technology in treating antibiotic wastewater, including reactor structure, electrode materials, operating parameters, reaction mechanism, and combination with other technologies. The selection of electrode materials, especially particle electrodes, significantly affects the treatment efficiency. Operating parameters such as cell voltage, solution pH, and electrolyte concentration play a crucial role. Combining 3D electrochemical technology with membrane and biological technologies effectively enhances antibiotic removal and mineralization efficiency. In conclusion, 3D electrochemical technology shows great potential for antibiotic wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Syed Kashif Ali, Waleed M. Alamier, Nazim Hasan, Shahzad Ahmed, Arshiya Ansari, Mohd Imran
Summary: In this study, a technique for detecting ciprofloxacin using zinc sulfide-polyaniline nanocomposite-modified electrodes was developed and evaluated. The method showed good sensitivity and stability within a linear range, and demonstrated selectivity for ciprofloxacin.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Furia, Marco Minella, Fabio Gosetti, Francesco Turci, Raffaella Sabatino, Andrea Di Cesare, Gianluca Corno, Davide Vione
Summary: The ZVI-Fenton process can effectively remove hospital reserved antibiotics from wastewater, helping fight against bacterial resistance. Operating at pH 5 offers several advantages compared to classic Fenton at lower pH values, making it suitable for practical applications.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sha Yu, Ruirui Zhang, Yuan Dang, Yuanzhen Zhou, Jun-Jie Zhu
Summary: In this study, a novel electrochemically activated peroxymonosulfate system was developed and investigated for the degradation of antibiotics. The results showed that the system exhibited excellent degradation performance and stability, making it a promising technology for the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ahsan Abdul Ghani, Asif Shahzad, Mokrema Moztahida, Khurram Tahir, Hyeji Jeon, Bolam Kim, Dae Sung Lee
Summary: Two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets intercalated with sodium ions were successfully synthesized and applied for Ciprofloxacin removal, showing enhanced adsorption capacity and quick kinetic behavior. The material could be completely regenerated through an electrochemical regeneration approach, maintaining high removal efficiency even after multiple cycles. Results suggest its potential use in practical water treatment applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nazish Mohy-U-Din, Muhammad Farhan, Abdul Wahid, Lena Ciric, Faiza Sharif
Summary: Antibiotics entering agricultural land through manure application or wastewater irrigation can bioaccumulate in vegetables, posing serious risks to ecosystem and human health. This study investigated the prevalence and bioaccumulation of two fluoroquinolones in five crops, showing that these antibiotics accumulate highest in lettuce and carrot. The research also found that the risk quotient for human health is medium due to untreated wastewater discharge into fields, as these antibiotics do accumulate in the edible parts of plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniela Palomares-Reyna, Juan E. Carrera-Crespo, Fabiola S. Sosa-Rodriguez, Ulises M. Garcia-Perez, Iliana Fuentes-Camargo, Luis Lartundo-Rojas, Jorge Vazquez-Arenas
Summary: Carbon, nitrogen-codoped TiO2 nanoroughness surfaces were successfully synthesized through electrochemical anodization. The 70 V-CN-TiNRS sample exhibited the best photoelectrochemical performance under Xe lamp radiation. PECO method showed the highest CIP removal efficiency in both distilled water and synthetic municipal wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Soliu O. Ganiyu, Nihal Oturan, Stephane Raffy, Marc Cretin, Cristel Causserand, Mehmet A. Oturan
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Pritam Das, Jean-Christophe Remigy, Jean-Francois Lahitte, Andries D. van der Meer, Barbara Garmy-Susini, Clemence Coetsier, Sandrine Desclaux, Patrice Bacchin
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yandi Lan, Laurie Barthe, Azais Antonin, Christel Causserand
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alicia L. Garcia-Costa, Andre Savall, Juan A. Zazo, Jose A. Casas, Karine Groenen Serrano
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yandi Lan, Dishon Wayne Hiebner, Eoin Casey
Summary: The study developed a pH-triggered releasable and regenerable anti-biofouling system by self-assembling smart enzymatic nanomaterials onto a commercial membrane, which effectively reduced membrane biofouling for at least 45 days. The smart enzymatic particles exhibited strong noncovalent affinity-interactions with the membrane, generating an anti-biofouling layer without affecting membrane permeance. Furthermore, regeneration of the anti-biofouling layer was achieved by reloading fresh particles on the membrane in a simple manner, showcasing potential for long-term practical applications in the water industry.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rachid El Brychy, Mohamed Moutie Rguiti, Nadia Rhazzane, Moulay Driss Mellaoui, Khalid Abbiche, Mhamed Abali, Lahcen Bazzi, Mustapha Hilali, Souad El Issami, Karine Groenen-Serrano, Hanane Zejli
Summary: This study investigated the use of electrochemical processes to remove organic pollutants from aqueous solutions, achieving 100% CV removal efficiency and 80% COD removal efficiency under specific conditions. The process was found to be suitable for treating colored wastewater in the textile industry.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tania Merhi, Omer Atasi, Clemence Coetsier, Benjamin Lalanne, Kevin Roger
Summary: Airborne transmission refers to the spread of viruses through aerosols expelled by infected individuals. The efficiency of transmission is influenced by the survival of the virus in drying droplets and the time droplets remain suspended in the air. The composition of the respiratory fluid in droplets has a complex impact on transmission. Realistic suspension times are affected by relative humidity and temperature, while infectivity decreases with increasing humidity and temperature.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Guillaume Hopsort, Diana Pereira Do Carmo, Laure Latapie, Karine Loubiere, Karine Groenen Serrano, Theodore Tzedakis
Summary: Current treatments of wastewater containing urea are energy intensive and release significant quantities of gaseous nitrous oxide. An anodic oxidation method using Ni-(III)/Ni-(II) system in alkaline media shows promise as an alternative. The study investigates the electrochemical processes and the effect of various operating parameters, and discusses the results of urea electrolysis and the identification of key products.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Guillaume Hopsort, Laure Latapie, Karine Groenen Serrano, Karine Loubiere, Theodore Tzedakis
Summary: This study focuses on determining the kinetic laws of urea oxidation (UO) and electrooxidation (UEO) on nickel(III) in alkaline media. The research examines two types of active sites derived from Ni(OH)(2) powder and a massive nickel electrode. The findings reveal the urea adsorption on two nickel(III) sites and a multistep oxidation of urea involving five nickel(III) site electroregenerations. The study also proposes a multipathway mechanism to explain UEO facilitated by the nickel(III)/nickel(II) mediation system and predict the formation of by-products, such as NO2-, NH3, OCN-, and CO32-. Additionally, a model integrating the established UEO kinetic law with diffusive and convective transport phenomena is developed, which shows a consistent correlation with laboratory electrolysis results.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Abigail Burato Rosales, Nadege Durban-Benizio, Xuan Loc Nguyen, Vincent Bouvier, Clementine Lamo, Irem Demir-Yilmaz, Christel Causserand, Cecile Formosa-Dague, Clemence Coetsier
Summary: Controlling biofouling is crucial for improving water filtration membrane performance. In this study, the researchers developed anti-biofouling membranes by coating them with vanillin, a natural bioactive molecule known for its Quorum Sensing Inhibitor (QSI) properties. The modified membranes showed increased hydrophobicity and a 14% decrease in pure water flux. Multiscale characterization techniques confirmed the anti-fouling properties of the vanillin-coated membranes, which reduced bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yendoube Charles Sano Moyeme, Stephanie Betelu, Johan Bertrand, Karine Groenen Serrano, Ioannis Ignatiadis
Summary: This study investigates the corrosion phenomenon and kinetics of API 5L X65 carbon steel tubing in contact with natural Cox pore water at a depth of 500 m for over 180 days. The corrosion thickness loss rates were determined to be between 0.016 and 0.032 mm/year, demonstrating the reliability of the developed methodology for continuous monitoring of corrosion kinetics.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Guillaume Hopsort, Laure Latapie, Karine Groenen Serrano, Karine Loubiere, Theodore Tzedakis
Summary: Analyzing the composition of urine is important in biology and medicine, as it allows for the diagnosis of a person's health condition. A new method combining ion chromatography with mass spectroscopy was introduced to simultaneously determine the major organic molecules and ions in urine. The method showed high accuracy and precision in quantifying the components.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Guillaume Hopsort, Laure Latapie, Karine Groenen Serrano, Karine Loubiere, Theodore Tzedakis
Summary: In this study, all by-products formed during urea electrooxidation by Ni(III) in alkaline medium were identified and quantified for the first time. Mass balances were established for both aqueous and gas phases at high urea conversion rates, showing the production of N overoxidized by-products in addition to N-2. Electrolysis with human urine samples under the same conditions resulted in different distributions of N and C by-products, suggesting the presence of alternate mechanistic pathways during the UEO process.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Brian Villanueva Martinez, Hubert Odier, Clemence Coetsier, Karine Groenen Serrano
Summary: This review focuses on the application of reactive electrochemical membranes (REM) in addressing water stress. REM combines the advantages of electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOP) and membrane filtration processes (MFP) to overcome mass transport limitations and fouling issues. The sub-stoichiometric titanium oxide-based REM (TiSO-REM), particularly Ti4O7 ceramic material, is discussed as the most promising material due to its high conductivity and ability to generate & BULL;OH. The latest progresses in TiSO-REM are presented, with specific emphasis on understanding the main operating parameters in performance efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Clement Trellu, Matthieu Rivallin, Sophie Cerneaux, Clemence Coetsier, Christel Causserand, Mehmet A. Oturan, Marc Cretin
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
