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Engineering, Environmental
M. S. V. Naga Jyothi, Afrah Harafan, Soujit Sen Gupta, N. Neethu, Gaurav Singhal, B. J. M. Ramaiah, Shihabudheen M. Maliyekkal
Summary: This study describes the fabrication of FeOOH-MnxOy bimetal-oxide granules using protonated chitosan as a template and reinforcing agent. The composite exhibits excellent adsorption capacity and stability, making it a practical adsorbent for removing heavy metal ions in water.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Kayee Chan, Kohki Morikawa, Nobuyuki Shibata, Anatoly Zinchenko
Summary: DNA-chitosan hydrogel exhibits efficient adsorption of heavy metal ions and dyes, as well as pharmaceuticals under certain conditions. The hydrogel's multitarget adsorption characteristics make it promising for environmental cleaning applications.
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Environmental Sciences
M. Hezarjaribi, Gh Bakeri, M. Sillanpaa, M. J. Chaichi, S. Akbari, A. Rahimpour
Summary: The study focuses on the preparation and assessment of electrospun adsorptive nanofiber membranes for the removal of toxic Ni(II) and Cu(II) from wastewater, showing excellent removal efficiency with the incorporation of thiol-modified titanate nanotubes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jawza Sh Alnawmasi
Summary: In this study, an ion-imprinting technique was employed to create a lead ion-imprinted sorbent using a derivative of amino-thiol chitosan (Pb-ATCS). The synthetic steps involved amidizing chitosan with 3-Nitro-4-sulfanylbenzoic acid (NSB) units, selectively reducing the -NO2- residues to -NH2, and cross-linking with epichlorohydrin. The resulting sorbent showed a high affinity for Pb (II) ions and a maximum capacity of approximately 300 mg/g.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
A. Dzieniszewska, J. Nowicki, G. Rzepa, J. Kyziol-Komosinska, I. Semeniuk, D. Kie Lkiewicz, J. Czupio
Summary: This study prepared novel biosorbents based on chitosan and imidazolium ionic liquid for the removal of fluoride from aqueous solutions. Experimental results showed that the introduction of ionic liquid significantly improved the adsorption performance of fluoride, and the adsorption was influenced by the experimental conditions and the method of ionic liquid synthesis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rajni Garg, Rishav Garg, Mika Sillanpaa, Mohammad Amir Alimuddin, Mohammad Amir Khan, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Yie Hua Tan
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of waste walnut shells as a biosorbent for removing Cr(VI) from water. The shells were chemically modified to enhance their adsorption properties. The adsorption of Cr(VI) followed the Langmuir model, and the maximum adsorption capacity was achieved for the chemically modified shells. Treatment with sodium hydroxide and citric acid further improved the adsorption efficiency. The adsorption process was found to be endothermic and spontaneous, following pseudo-second-order kinetics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maoli Yin, Xia Li, Ying Liu, Xuehong Ren
Summary: A novel family of chitosan-based cryogels with antibacterial activity was constructed in this study for treating different types of dye wastewater. These cryogels showed high removal efficiency for dye pollutants and exhibited great potential for the remediation of dyeing wastewater.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junshuo Cui, Liangyu Guo, Dandan Wang, Xia Chen, Zhenning Lou, Weijun Shan, Ying Xiong
Summary: There is an urgent need to address the heavy metal contamination in the environment. This study successfully synthesized polyethylenimine-functionalized mesoporous silica-chitosan composites, which showed strong adsorption performance for Pb(ii) removal. The adsorbent demonstrated promising stability and cyclic performance, making it suitable for practical applications in heavy metal removal.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinhao Ren, Yuenan Xu, Shuyuan Yang, Qiao Chen, Ting Wei
Summary: In this study, modified biochar was prepared by hydrolysis carbonization of wheat straw and phytic acid. The modified biochar exhibited higher surface area, micropore structure, and P content, leading to enhanced removal of Pb(2+) and Cd2+.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amin Mojiri, John L. Zhou, Harsha Ratnaweera, Akiyoshi Ohashi, Noriatsu Ozaki, Yoshiteru Aoi, Mohammadtaghi Vakili, Tomonori Kindaichi
Summary: Anaerobic ammonia oxidation (anammox) is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective method for nitrogen treatment, but has drawbacks such as slow growth rate and negative effects of high concentrations of nitrite, ammonia, and other pollutants. This study found that attaching anammox to chitosan improved its performance, with the chitosan/anammox reactor showing better nitrogen removal efficiency compared to the sole anammox reactor. Additionally, the study demonstrated that chitosan not only enhanced nitrogen removal by anammox but also improved its resistance to metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mudi Zhai, Bomin Fu, Yuhui Zhai, Weijie Wang, Amy Maroney, Arturo A. Keller, Hongtao Wang, Jean-Marc Chovelon
Summary: The coexistence of pharmaceuticals and heavy metals poses a serious threat to aquatic environments. Adsorbents have been widely used for the simultaneous removal of pharmaceuticals and metals from water. The effectiveness of the adsorption process depends on various factors such as the characteristics of the adsorbents and contaminants, temperature, pH, inorganic ions, and natural organic matter. Bridging and competition effects play significant roles in promoting or inhibiting the adsorption process. This review provides valuable insights into the theoretical knowledge in this field and may contribute to the prevention and control of the coexistence of pharmaceuticals and heavy metals in wastewater.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Muhammad Umar, Muhammad Usman Farooq, Muhammad Shozab Mehdi, Shafiq Uz Zaman, Muhammad Younas, Hezb Ullah, Muhammad Aqif
Summary: Membrane technology with silk fibroin and polymethyl methacrylate blend was prepared and tested for effluent treatment. The addition of fibroin loading improved surface porosity and water permeation. The membrane showed higher affinity for Cr(VI) and achieved rejection rates of 83% and 56% for Cr(VI) and Pb(II), respectively.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rishav Garg, Rajni Garg, Md Amir Khan, Manjeet Bansal, Vinod Kumar Garg
Summary: This study successfully removes five heavy metal ions from simulated water using a biosynthesized silica-supported iron oxide nanocomposite. The nanocomposite exhibits excellent adsorption performance and can be utilized as an effective nano-adsorbent for the removal of heavy metal ions from water and wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Meriem Kasbaji, Mehdi Mennani, Mustapha Oubenali, Anass Ait Benhamou, Abdelghani Boussetta, El-Houssaine Ablouh, Mohamed Mbarki, Nabil Grimi, Mounir El Achaby, Amine Moubarik
Summary: This review presents various urgent and effective decontamination techniques for water pollution, industrial discharges, and environmental deterioration caused by organic and inorganic substances. The implementation of nature-based adsorbents, particularly lignocellulosic compounds, has been discussed. While the use of biopolymers in adsorption shows promise, there are still constraints such as the extraction process and limited physicochemical properties that need further investigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hector A. Lopez-Munoz, Mauricio Lopez-Romero, Moises A. Franco-Molina, Alejandro Manzano-Ramirez, Cristina Velasquillo, Beatriz Liliana Espana-Sanchez, Ana Laura Martinez-Hernandez, Hayde Vergara-Castaneda, Astrid Giraldo-Betancur, Sarai Favela, Rogelio Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Mixteco, Juan Carlos Tapia-Picazo, Diana G. Zarate-Trivino, Evgeny Prokhorov, Gabriel Luna-Barcenas
Summary: In this study, we synthesized Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) in chitosan (CTS) solution through chemical reduction of HAuCl4. CTS was further functionalized with glycidyl methacrylate (chitosan-g-glycidyl methacrylate/AuNP, CTS-g-GMA/AuNP) to improve the mechanical properties for cellular regeneration. Our nanocomposites showed excellent cellular viability and had a positive effect on cytokine regulation in the inflammatory and anti-inflammatory response of skin cells. After 40 days, the nanocomposite films exhibited better skin wound healing capacity and cosmetic aspects in comparison with a commercial film and the presence of collagen in the nanocomposite played a significant role in enhancing the overall regeneration effect of skin. Electrical percolation phenomena were utilized to optimize the performance of nanocomposites. Overall, chitosan-based Au nanocomposites showed great potential for skin wound repair.
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Engineering, Civil
P. Saranya, A. Krishnakumar, Sudhir Kumar, K. Anoop Krishnan
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Sibin Antony, Anila Ajayan, Vinu Vasudevan Dev, Harsha Mahadevan, Senipandi Kaliraj, Krishnan Anoop Krishnan
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vinu V. Dev, Basil Wilson, Kripa K. Nair, Sibin Antony, K. Anoop Krishnan
Summary: The paper presents a sustainable approach to limit dye pollution in surface water systems by using active formaldehyde modified ragi husk as a bio adsorbent to effectively adsorb Orange-G dye from aqueous phase. Response surface model was used to optimize interactive variables for achieving complete removal of Orange-G, with kinetic and equilibrium data fitting well with pseudosecond-order and Langmuir isotherm model. The adsorption process was found to be spontaneous and exothermic, confirmed by calculated values of Delta G(0) and Delta H-0, and the mechanism involved the dye retention within the active-centers of FMRh.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandhya Sudhakaran, Elezabeth V. Abraham, Harsha Mahadevan, Krishnan Anoop Krishnan
Summary: This research successfully enhanced the phosphate adsorption capacity of Montmorillonite clay by incorporating iron-loaded crosslinked chitosan into its interlayer lattice space. The synthesized Fe-CS-MT composite showed efficient phosphate removal from aqueous media, following Pseudo-second-order kinetic and Freundlich isotherm models. Various analytical tools confirmed the endothermic and spontaneous nature of the phosphate adsorption process on Fe-CS-MT, presenting an eco-friendly adsorbent for phosphate removal in natural conditions.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Harsha Mahadevan, P. V. M. Nimina, K. Anoop Krishnan
Summary: This study aims to develop strategies for mitigating dye pollution in water resources by utilizing activated carbon prepared from pistachio shell (PisAC) for removing cationic dyes from wastewater. Experimental results demonstrate that PisAC exhibits high efficiency in removing dye pollutants under appropriate conditions.
SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Sibin Antony, Vinu V. Dev, M. Ratheesh Kumar, K. Anoop Krishnan
Summary: This study evaluates the spatio-temporal variation of phytoplankton and zooplankton assemblages in Kavaratti lagoon and offshore water of Lakshadweep Archipelago. It was found that the highest diversity and abundance of plankton were recorded during the pre-monsoon season, with Crustacea being the most dominant group of zooplankton and Bacillariophyceae being the most prominent group of phytoplankton in the study area.
SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vinu V. Dev, Kripa K. Nair, Bency John, Vijayan Arun, K. Anoop Krishnan
Summary: This paper introduces a novel organo-clay adsorbent material that has enhanced adsorption capacity for removing iron contamination from water resources. The material showed excellent adsorption performance and regeneration capacity, making it a promising option for water treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sibin Antony, K. Unnikrishnan, S. Aswin, Vinu V. Dev, V Arun, K. Anoop Krishnan
Summary: This study investigates the levels of heavy metal contamination and ecological risks in the sediments of Kavaratti lagoon, India. The results show that the lagoon is moderately to considerably polluted by heavy metals, with aluminum, lead, and cadmium posing high risks. The main anthropogenic sources of heavy metal pollution on Kavaratti Island are diesel-based power generation, shipping activities, untreated sewage, fishing, and tourism.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sandhya Sudhakaran, Harsha Mahadevan, Linsha S. Fathima, Krishnan Anoop Krishnan
Summary: In this study, an iron-pillared eggshell-modified bentonite clay bio composite (IP-ESMB) was used to test the adsorption of phosphate in water. The IP-ESMB showed good adsorption capacity for phosphate, with the best performance at a pH of 3.0. Additionally, the material exhibited excellent reusability. This study demonstrates the potential of modified clay minerals in curbing eutrophication in high phosphate pollution witnessing regions.
GROUNDWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kumar Reghunadh, Sibin Antony, Vijayan Arun, Appukuttanpillai Krishnakumar, Jalaja Satheesh Abhirami, Seethi Shehna, Shajahan Shaziya, Thekkum Madathil Vishnu Maya, Krishnan Anoop Krishnan
Summary: The quality of groundwater in many river basins in Southern India is deteriorating rapidly due to human activities. A study conducted in the Achenkovil River Basin in Kerala, India assessed the groundwater quality and found that it is generally poor, unfit for direct consumption, but suitable for irrigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
S. Gayathri, K. Anoop Krishnan, A. Krishnakumar, T. M. Vishnu Maya, Vinu V. Dev, Sibin Antony, V. Arun
Summary: By analyzing the continuum fluctuations of river water quality and metal contamination in sediments, the overall excellence of water quality status was evaluated and the pollutant level was assessed. The results indicate that lead contamination may pose a significant threat to aquatic biota.
SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)