Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Falguni Pattnaik, Shreya Tripathi, Biswa R. Patra, Sonil Nanda, Vivek Kumar, Ajay K. Dalai, Satyanarayan Naik
Summary: The applications of green chemistry and industrial bioprocessing are increasingly popular for transforming waste lignocellulosic biomass into high-value bioproducts to address environmental and energy concerns. These bioproducts can replace petroleum-derived products and are crucial for sustainable development.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
H. Y. Wang, J. Goettlicher, J. M. Byrne, H. M. Guo, L. G. Benning, S. Norra
Summary: This study examined the vertical changes of arsenic, iron, and sulfur speciation in sediments in the Hetao Basin using various analytical techniques. It was found that reduction of Fe(III), As(V) and SO42- species co-occurred in the aquifers, with iron oxides predominantly being goethite and hematite. Additionally, the study observed an increase in reduced arsenic and sulfur species with depth, indicating the formation of As-Fe sulfides may contribute to localized lower groundwater As concentrations.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
X. Li, T. -h. Li, W. Zhou, Y. -p. Li, P. H. -L. Sit, Z. Wu, O. J. Curnow, K. C. -W. Wu, J. Choi, A. C. K. Yip
Summary: This study elucidated the impact of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) hydrolysis on the final zeolite phase selectivity in the synthesis of 10-membered ring zeolites. The dissolved silica concentration in the synthesis solution, controlled by varying TEOS hydrolysis temperature and addition rate, induced heterogeneous nuclear growth and influenced the formation of MFI and TON zeolites. These results provide valuable insights into the nucleation mechanism in zeolite crystallization.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roland Weindl, Rachit Khare, Libor Kovarik, Andreas Jentys, Karsten Reuter, Hui Shi, Johannes A. Lercher
Summary: Supercages of FAU-type zeolites provide a robust scaffold for stabilizing molybdenum sulfide clusters, leading to stable catalytic activity for ethene hydrogenation. The Mo4S4 clusters trapped within the FAU structure have a distorted cubane structure similar to the FeMo-cofactor in nitrogenase, and both clusters exhibit identical catalytic activity per sulfide cluster. Additionally, these FAU-encaged clusters show superior stability compared to layered MoS2 structures under the same reaction conditions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sheng Ping Hou, Ming Dong Liao, Chuan Peng, Dan Min, Xin Yue Li, Jian Chen, Guan-Ting Yu, Jarrn-Horng Lin
Summary: The study developed a promising route to prepare honeycomb-like activated carbon with hierarchical porous features from spent lotus stems, exhibiting a ultrahigh specific surface area and excellent capacitance performance, especially under high-rate charge-discharge conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cristina Megias-Sayago, Jose Maria Martinez Blanes, Bartlomiej M. Szyja, Jose Antonio Odriozola, Svetlana Ivanova
Summary: This study demonstrates the important role of imidazolium-based ionic liquids as structure directing agents in zeolite synthesis. By manipulating the structure and interactions with the zeolite framework, different zeolite families can be obtained. Experimental observations are supported by molecular modeling, showing how the specific orientation of ionic liquids with the Si33 precursor leads to the formation of distinct zeolite families.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiaxin Wang, Tao Wang, Qing Wang, Wei-Ping Pan
Summary: This study proposes a simple method for synthesizing thiophene-functional zeolite-templated carbons to remove mercury from gasoline. The effects of template type and impregnation concentration on the quality of the templated carbon were investigated. The results show that thiophene-functional zeolite-templated carbons with proper impregnation concentration exhibit excellent adsorption capacity and regeneration ability.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Beibei Lai, John Cahir, Min Ying Tsang, Johan Jacquemin, David Rooney, Barry Murrer, Stuart L. James
Summary: The study assessed the potential of formulating a porous liquid for the separation of ethane and ethene. By tailoring Type 3 porous liquids, high selectivity for ethene over ethane was achieved, suggesting potential application in cyclic separation processes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sinang Choi, Sang-Sup Lee
Summary: Activated carbon injection upstream of a particulate matter control device is commonly used to control mercury in coal-fired flue gas. Nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride can enhance the efficiency of activated carbon for mercury removal. Among different chloride compounds impregnated on activated carbon, copper chloride impregnated activated carbon showed the highest mercury adsorption efficiency under specific conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaomin Hou, Si-Fu Tang
Summary: The conversion of cyanide to amide groups in the chemical reactions leads to the formation of uranyl-containing ionic complexes. These complexes exhibit various weak interactions in their crystal structures, and the transformation results in higher melting points and luminescence quenching.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Filipe Mateus, Paula Teixeira, Joseï M. Lopes, Carlos Henriques, Carmen Bacariza
Summary: Activated carbons derived from cork wastes were used as supports for CO2 methanation catalysts for the first time. The addition of CeO2 improved the catalytic performance of the Ni-based catalysts, showing higher CH4 yields compared to the catalyst without CeO2.
Article
Electrochemistry
Hiroyuki Fujimoto, Masaaki Yoshikawa, Masayuki Morita, Zempachi Ogumi, Takeshi Abe
Summary: This study evaluated porous carbon materials prepared with different activation methods as positive electrodes for zinc-ion capacitors. The chemically activated carbons showed higher capacities compared to steam-activated carbons, with the KOH-activated carbon exhibiting the highest capacity. Additionally, the dependence of charge-discharge characteristics on different electrolyte types was explored, revealing gas evolution in alkaline electrolytes and higher discharge capacity in chlorine-ion-containing electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ping Liu, Kaixing Cai, Mao Liu, Fei Liu, Peng Chen, Tianxiang Zhao
Summary: We demonstrate an effective strategy for the capture and conversion of H2S in novel superbase protic ionic liquids. The synthesized superbase protic ionic liquids show unprecedented H2S uptake via chemical absorption and the activated H2S can be further converted into high value-added thiols in situ. This SPIL-mediated scheme provides an alternative approach for the capture and chemical conversion of H2S.
Article
Electrochemistry
Abderrahman Atifi, Donna L. Baek, Robert V. Fox
Summary: This study demonstrated the efficient electrochemical recovery of dysprosium in triflate-based systems, while shedding light on the impact of solvation and coordination interplays on the electrodeposition process of rare earth elements in ionic liquids.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Samira F. Kurtoglu-Oztulum, Ahsan Jalal, Alper Uzun
Summary: This study investigates the short-term thermal stability limits of immobilized ionic liquids on metal oxides and compares them with bulk ionic liquids. The results show that the thermal stability limits of the immobilized ionic liquids change significantly, and the anion type is the strongest factor affecting the thermal stability. The alkalinity of the anion and the surface acidity of the metal oxide have a significant impact on the stability limits.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manash J. Baruah, Tonmoy J. Bora, Gautam Gogoi, Nazimul Hoque, Nand K. Gour, Suresh K. Bhargava, Ankur K. Guha, Jayanta K. Nath, Biraj Das, Kusum K. Bania
Summary: The study identified a cobalt oxide-vanadium oxide combined reduced graphene oxide as an efficient photocatalyst for selective oxidation reactions. The catalyst showed high efficiency in synthesizing C2-symmetric BINOL under UV-light irradiation. Through chiral modifiers and sigma-hole center, the catalyst exhibited good performance in high enantioselective oxidative CAC coupling reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed Halilu, Mohamed K. Hadj-Kali, Mohd Ali Hashim, Emad M. Ali, Suresh K. Bhargava
Summary: Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are efficient media for CO2 capture, and using single-atom electrocatalysts is a facile way to screen gas absorption capacities of novel DESs. This study determined the interfacial mechanism, detection, quantification, and coordination modes of CO2 in transition-metal-based DESs. The findings provide reliable inferences about interfacial phenomena for facile screening of CO2 capture capacity of DESs or other green solvents.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ragini Singh, Akhela Umapathi, Gaurang Patel, Chayan Patra, Uzma Malik, Suresh K. Bhargava, Hemant Kumar Daima
Summary: Nanozymes are nanomaterials that have enzyme-like properties and unique physical and chemical characteristics. They have shown great potential in environmental monitoring and remediation of pollutants, including heavy metals and organic compounds. However, their inherent toxicity needs to be evaluated and monitored to ensure their safe use.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luqman H. Hashim, Ahmed Halilu, Yahaya Balarabe Umar, Mohd Rafie Bin Johan, Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua, Paramita Koley, Suresh K. Bhargava
Summary: This study focuses on the design and synthesis of highly active bifunctional catalysts for the conversion of furfural to furfuryl acetate. The catalysts with lower lattice strain exhibited higher catalytic activity.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Lizhi Qian, Jinliang Li, Gongxu Lan, Yuan Wang, Sufeng Cao, Lu Bai, Runguo Zheng, Zhiyuan Wang, Suresh K. Bhargava, Hongyu Sun, Hamidreza Arandiyan, Yanguo Liu
Summary: Transition metal oxide (TMO)-based anodes attract attention for lithium storage due to their high capacity, easy synthesis, and improved battery safety. The electrochemical performance of TMO anodes can be significantly improved through configurational entropy optimization. For example, a high-entropy oxide (FeCoNiCrCu)(3)O-4 with low potential and high capacity is synthesized. In both half-cell and full-cell configurations, the (FeCoNiCrCu)(3)O-4 electrode shows excellent performance with high specific capacity and low discharge voltage.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Robert Gericke, Martin A. Bennett, Steven H. Priver, Suresh K. Bhargava
Summary: A series of mono and double bridged heterobimetallic d(8)-d(10) complexes with a [MM'](3+) core (M = Ni, Pt; M' = Cu, Ag, Au) were synthesized. The compounds have short metal-metal separations and metallophilic bonding interactions. Analysis using DFT showed the bonding trends between the metals.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hamidreza Arandiyan, Putla Sudarsanam, Suresh K. Bhargava, Adam F. Lee, Karen Wilson
Summary: Biomass is a renewable energy source that is being increasingly utilized due to concerns about climate change caused by fossil fuel consumption. Waste biomass-derived fuels and chemicals offer a solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and achieve "Net Zero 2050 CO2 emissions" with environmental, health, and economic benefits. This review focuses on the use of perovskite oxide catalysts for biomass valorization, discussing their structure-reactivity relationships in various reactions. The study highlights the prospects and challenges for the broader application of perovskite oxide catalysts in biomass valorization.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Md Khairul Islam, Michael Somerville, Mark I. Pownceby, James Tardio, Nawshad Haque, Suresh Bhargava
Summary: Printed circuit boards (PCBs) from antiquated electronic goods were processed through pyrometallurgical route to separate alloy and slag phases. The addition of B2O3 flux, along with CaO and SiO2, decreased the melting temperature and improved the recovery of valuable metals at 1350°C smelting temperature. A fluxing strategy for smelting e-waste PCBs containing high Al2O3 was proposed based on the experimental findings of this research.
Review
Immunology
K. Swetha, Niranjan G. Kotla, Lakshmi Tunki, Arya Jayaraj, Suresh K. Bhargava, Haitao Hu, Srinivasa Reddy Bonam, Rajendra Kurapati
Summary: Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are an advanced technology for efficient in vivo delivery of exogenous mRNA, especially for COVID-19 vaccines. LNPs consist of four different lipids: ionizable lipids, helper or neutral lipids, cholesterol, and lipids attached to polyethylene glycol (PEG). This review presents recent advances and insights in LNPs design, composition, and properties, with a focus on COVID-19 vaccine development. The role of ionizable lipids in mRNA vaccines and the use of LNPs as effective delivery vehicles for vaccination, genome editing, and protein replacement therapy are discussed.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
N. P. Navya, Sunil Mehla, Amrin Begum, Harit K. Chaturvedi, Ruchika Ojha, Christian Hartinger, Magdalena Plebanski, Suresh K. Bhargava
Summary: Nanomaterials that mimic natural enzymes in the human body are known as nanozymes and have diagnostic, imaging, and therapeutic capabilities. Smart nanozymes exploit the tumor microenvironment to provide effective cancer therapy. This review focuses on the design and synthesis of nanozymes for cancer therapy, including understanding the tumor microenvironment and surface chemistry for site-specific therapy.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
P. Sudhakar, Alka Kumari, Sazal Kundu, Vivek Ravi Sankar, Prathap Kumar Thella, Kalpit Shah, Suresh K. Bhargava
Summary: In this study, antisolvent crystallization of L-aspartic acid (L-ASP) was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) and a focused beam reflectance measurement (FBRM) tool. Important process parameters such as storage temperature, stirrer velocity, storage time, and solvent ratio were identified to significantly improve the yield and quality of the product, while chord length distribution (CLD) data was obtained through FBRM. The results showed that 2-propanol was a more effective antisolvent than methanol for L-ASP crystallization. Temperature was found to have a critical effect on crystal formation, with crystals forming between 298.15 and 303.15 K. ANOVA results confirmed the significant impact of all studied variables on the yield and CLD. The optimum crystallization conditions were determined as 18 h, stirrer velocity of 200 rpm, distilled water-formic acid/IPA ratio of 1:3 (v/v), and storage temperature of 298.15 K. A quadratic response surface model satisfactorily described the crystallization of L-ASP with an R2 of 0.99 and a deviation of 1.2%.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gongxu Lan, Huilin Fan, Yuan Wang, Hamidreza Arandiyan, Suresh K. Bhargava, Zongping Shao, Hongyu Sun, Yanguo Liu
Summary: The surface atomic arrangement and defective structures of electrocatalysts play a crucial role in determining their catalytic activity and selectivity. In this study, alpha-Fe2O3 nanosheets with surface oxygen vacancies were synthesized and their oxygen vacancy concentration was varied to study their oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance. The results showed that increasing the oxygen vacancy concentration improved the ORR activity up to a certain point, but further increase deteriorated the crystalline quality and affected the performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Pengcheng Mao, Hamidreza Arandiyan, Sajjad S. Mofarah, Pramod Koshy, Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo, Runguo Zheng, Zhiyuan Wang, Yuan Wang, Suresh K. Bhargava, Hongyu Sun, Zongping Shao, Yanguo Liu
Summary: Rechargeable sodium-air batteries have gained extensive attention and developed rapidly in recent years for electrochemical energy storage applications due to their low costs, abundance of precursor resources, and high energy density. However, challenges such as poor charge-discharge reversibility at the cathode and the formation of sodium dendrites at the anode still need to be addressed. Therefore, designing efficient and stable air cathode materials is crucial for the development and practical application of sodium-air batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Uzma Malik, Roxanne Hubesch, Paramita Koley, Maciej Mazur, Sunil Mehla, Sai Kishore Butti, Milan Brandt, P. R. Selvakannan, Suresh Bhargava
Summary: Combining additive manufacturing with photocatalytic and plasmonic functionalities has promising applications in next-generation SERS. Laser powder bed fusion is a mature technique for manufacturing metallic structures, allowing the printing of complex internal structures. This feature article elaborates on the grafting of plasmonic and semiconductor nanoparticles on LPBF manufactured metallic substrates, showcasing the potential for tailoring substrate properties.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sunil Mehla, Sivacarendran Balendhran, Suresh K. Bhargava
Summary: This study investigates the impact of variations in the morphology of sunflower mimic metasurfaces on their plasmonic activity using experimental studies and finite difference time domain (FDTD) simulations. The study found that light polarization and morphological features such as dendrite shape, aspect ratio, and packing density play an important role in the distribution of enhanced electric field and plasmonic hot spots.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(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)
