Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Je-Wei Hsu, Ling -Wei Wei, Chiaying Chen, H. Paul Wang
Summary: Photocatalytic oxidation of organic pollutants using solar energy is an environmentally friendly and economically attractive method for organic wastewater treatment. Novel CD/GCN/PDI composites were prepared using the impregnation-thermal method, and they exhibited efficient H2O2 production and oxidation of organic pollutants under visible-light irradiation. The composite material demonstrated good photostability and reusability, making it a feasible option for an energy self-sufficient wastewater treatment process.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuanzhu Zhao, Lina Wang, Richard Malpass-Evans, Neil B. McKeown, Mariolino Carta, John P. Lowe, Catherine L. Lyall, Remi Castaing, Philip J. Fletcher, Gabriele Kociok-Kohn, Jannis Wenk, Zhenyu Guo, Frank Marken
Summary: In this study, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was embedded into a polymer host to create recoverable photocatalysts with enhanced hydrogen peroxide production.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yerkanat N. Kanafin, Ardak Makhatova, Kulyash Meiramkulova, Stavros G. Poulopoulos
Summary: In this study, different chemical species were used to treat poultry slaughterhouse wastewater under UV-C light. The combination of UV with 15mM of K2S2O8 resulted in the highest TOC removal efficiency and the lowest electric energy per order. The UV/K2S2O8 process could be used as a post-treatment after biological treatment to meet discharge water standards and reuse the wastewater.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanyuan Shao, Jundie Hu, Tingyu Yang, Xiaogang Yang, Jiafu Qu, Qi Xu, Chang Ming Li
Summary: We report a superior carbon-related ZnIn2S4/g-C3N4 catalyst with excellent H2O2 generation and consumption capabilities for efficient sterilization under visible light irradiation. The 2D/2D heterojunction of ZnIn2S4/g-C3N4 exhibits a remarkable H2O2 yield of 4.27 mmol g(-1), which is much higher than that of current catalysts. The in-situ produced H2O2 can be quickly activated to strong oxidizing hydroxyl radicals for sterilization, achieving complete clearance of Escherichia coli (E. coli) within 25 min and 98% killing of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) after 60 min irradiation. The prepared photocatalysts enable rapid production and consumption of H2O2, providing an effective green strategy for sterilization via in-situ generated H2O2.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mona Kohantorabi, Gholamreza Moussavi, Paula Oulego, Stefanos Giannakis
Summary: This study reports a facile synthesis route for the fabrication of an alpha-Fe2O3@g-C3N4 photocatalyst derived from a hematite-rich soil. The FeCN-0.5 catalyst shows the best catalytic performance in Acetaminophen degradation under visible light irradiation, thanks to the Z-scheme structure formation between alpha-Fe2O3 and g-C3N4 that enhances light absorption and charge carrier generation. The study provides new insights into the fabrication of novel materials derived from natural sources for use in advanced oxidation processes.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lionel Domergue, Nicolas Cimetiere, Sylvain Giraudet, Didier Hauchard
Summary: Knowing the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is crucial for optimizing the Fenton reaction. We developed a differential pulse polarographic method that can measure low concentrations of H2O2 in acidic solutions and in the presence of interfering species such as Fe3+ and dissolved oxygen.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Sukumar, Jothi Ramalingam Rajabathar, Hamad AL-Lohedan, S. Suresh, Chandra Sekhar Dash, M. Sundararajan, Partha Sarathi Subudhi, Selvaraj Arokiyaraj, Ekrem Yanmaz, S. Yuvaraj, R. S. Rimal Isaac
Summary: Copper doped NiFe2O4 spinel nanoparticles were prepared by a facile microwave combustion method. The addition of Cu induced the formation of secondary alpha-Fe2O3 phase and resulted in changes in the surface properties. The Cu-doping significantly enhanced the photocatalytic performance of the NiFe2O4 spinel nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ines M. F. Cardoso, Rita M. F. Cardoso, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva
Summary: Water quality management is a priority issue, with the need for new technologies to meet strict regulations and address challenges in limited water resources. Nanomaterials play a crucial role in advancing research on advanced oxidation processes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Yang, Renjie Li, Siqi Wei, Rui Yang
Summary: Ti3C2 can form a Schottky junction with N-type semiconductors, showing great potential in photocatalysis due to its metallic conductivity and spectral absorption. The TC/g-CN/BOC photocatalyst fabricated by a hydrothermal method exhibits excellent photocatalytic performance, with the Schottky junction promoting photo-reduction and the Z-scheme structure broadening the energy gap for photo-oxidation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chunyu Xiong, Qifang Ren, Xinyu Liu, Zhen Jin, Yi Ding, Haitao Zhu, Jinpeng Li, Ranran Chen
Summary: The g-C3N4/diatomite/Fe3O4 composites were synthesized by electrostatic self-assembly method, showing improved photocatalytic performance and stability. The addition of H2O2 enhanced catalytic efficiency, while the composites can be easily collected with an external magnetic field, indicating good recyclability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Moumita Chandra, Utsab Guharoy, Debabrata Pradhan
Summary: The present research focuses on improving the efficiency and sustainability of solar-to-chemical energy conversion. By utilizing nanostructured materials, the water splitting technology has been revolutionized to produce decoupled hydrogen and value-added organic chemicals simultaneously. Through theoretical modeling and experimental verification, a non-noble metal-based catalyst has been demonstrated to exhibit high efficiency in successful redox reactions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiaohong Zhu, Zehong Xu, Bocheng Qiu, Mingyang Xing, Jinlong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in high-performance cocatalysts based on g-C3N4 towards hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), discussing the functions, design principles, classifications, modification strategies of cocatalysts, and their intrinsic mechanisms for enhancing photocatalytic HER activity. Furthermore, the pivotal challenges and future developments of cocatalysts in the field of HER are also proposed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiwei Shan, Ying Guo, Yu Wang, Xiran Du, Jun Yu, Hao Luo, Hui Wu, Bruno Boury, He Xiao, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen
Summary: In this study, efficient photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide was achieved by synthesizing graphitic carbon nitride and assembling it with cellulose nanofibers. Carbon nanofibers were found to significantly enhance the photocatalytic activity, indicating their promising role as promoters for the activity of functional materials like photocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Li, Muhammad Sohail, Usama Anwar, T. A. Taha, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Shabbir Muhammad, Ahmed A. Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed A. Amin, Arkom Palamanit, Sami Ullah, Asif Hayat, Zeeshan Ajmal
Summary: Artificial photocatalysis is an appealing method for harvesting solar energy in a cost-effective, renewable, clean, and sustainable way. Non-metal graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has emerged as a new research hotspot. However, g-C3N4 faces challenges such as rapid recombination of electron-hole pairs. Therefore, the design and development of novel photocatalysts for efficient energy harvesting is crucial.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qing Yang, Ting Wang, Fang Han, Ziqiang Zheng, Bing Xing, Benxia Li
Summary: The study demonstrated the photocatalytic coproduction of H-2 and furfural from furfural-alcohol aqueous solution using a Ni-Au bimetal modified g-C3N4 photocatalyst. The synergistic effect of the three components in the catalyst enhanced the photocatalytic activity and improved the separation and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andre Torres-Pinto, Claudia G. Silva, Joaquim L. Faria, Adrian M. T. Silva
Summary: There is a strong demand to identify sustainable methods for producing nanostructured materials, particularly carbon nitride photocatalysts. This study evaluated the impact of different precursors on the microwave synthesis of these materials and their photocatalytic performances. The photocatalyst prepared with the urea precursor after a two-step microwave treatment showed the best performance for phenol degradation and total organic carbon removal.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mafalda R. Almeida, Rita A. M. Barros, Matheus M. Pereira, Daniel Castro, Joaquim L. Faria, Mara G. Freire, Claudia G. Silva, Ana P. M. Tavares
Summary: Nanomaterials, especially carbon-based nanomaterials, have been widely used in various biomedical applications. In this study, a process intensification approach for attaching immunoglobulin G (IgG) to multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was proposed and evaluated. The effect of different parameters on the IgG attachment yield was investigated, and it was found that dilution of rabbit serum increased the IgG yield while decreasing other protein attachment. The orientation of IgG on the MWCNTs surface was determined to be end-on, which suggests that this attachment strategy could be effective for antigen recognition and biomedical applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andre Torres-Pinto, Hanane Boumeriame, Claudia G. Silva, Joaquim L. Faria, Adrian M. T. Silva
Summary: In this study, thermally exfoliated carbon nitride (CN) was functionalized for the first time via a hydrothermal route using glucose, perylene, and anthraquinone as functionalization agents. The functionalized photocatalysts showed improved rates of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production in aqueous solutions, indicating enhanced energy transfer and faster redox reactions. Surface chemistry analysis and optical/electrochemical characterizations confirmed reduced recombination of charge carriers and thermodynamically favored H2O2 generation for the functionalized materials.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Adriano Santos Silva, Filipe Alves, Jose Luis Diaz de Tuesta, Ana Maria A. C. Rocha, Ana I. Pereira, Adrian M. T. Silva, Helder T. Gomes
Summary: Population growth in cities worldwide puts pressure on basic service systems, including Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems. This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of Google OR-Tools in solving the Capacitated Waste Collection Problem (CWCP) in Braganca, Portugal. The use of OR-Tools significantly reduces waste collection costs and has the potential to be applied to larger waste management systems and dynamic routing problems.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Isabel S. O. Barbosa, Joao M. Costa, Yaidelin A. Manrique, Madalena M. Dias, Joaquim L. Faria, Ricardo J. Santos, Claudia G. Silva, Margarida S. C. A. Brito
Summary: This study constructed a consecutive flow distributor ChannelCOMB using additive manufacturing (AM) and experimentally analyzed the feasibility of using AM for two techniques: stereolithography (tolerance of 50 μm) and fused deposition modeling (tolerance of 100 μm). The results showed that the SLA technique promotes better flow uniformity due to the fabrication tolerance and material permeability. The study also provided validation for the predictive capabilities of computational fluid dynamics simulations and a resistance analog-based model for flow distribution prediction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maria J. Sampaio, Ana R. L. Ribeiro, Claudia M. R. Ribeiro, Rita A. Borges, Marta F. Pedrosa, Adrian M. T. Silva, Claudia G. Silva, Joaquim L. Faria
Summary: The presence of micropollutants in water poses a significant risk to ecosystems and human health. A metal-free photocatalyst immobilized in the form of a film was successfully used to degrade pharmaceutical compounds in both laboratory batch and continuous flow reactors. The photocatalytic system also demonstrated efficient removal of other micropollutants in complex wastewater matrices and reduced the toxicity of the wastewater samples, as observed in ecotoxicity tests using Daphnia magna.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria A. Barros, Catarina L. Seabra, Maria J. Sampaio, Claudia Nunes, Claudia G. Silva, Salette Reis, Joaquim L. Faria
Summary: A metal-free graphitic carbon nitride (GCN-T) photocatalyst was immobilised on cotton fabrics using a microwave-assisted technique. Coated-cotton with 0.81% GCN-T showed effective antimicrobial properties, eradicating pathogenic bacteria like P. aeruginosa and E. coli after 60 minutes of visible light irradiation. The coated cotton also exhibited self-cleaning activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B stains after 60 minutes of LED irradiation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Teresa I. A. Gouveia, Maria B. Cristovao, Vanessa J. Pereira, Joao G. Crespo, Arminda Alves, Ana R. Ribeiro, Adrian Silva, Monica S. F. Santos
Summary: Antineoplastic drugs have become a concern in the scientific community due to their increasing prescription, resistance to wastewater treatment, poor biodegradability, and potential risk to organisms. Advanced oxidation processes are being considered to degrade these drugs, but the formation of more toxic by-products is a challenge. This study evaluates the use of nanofiltration for treating wastewater contaminated with antineoplastic drugs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
P. Ferreira, M. Riscado, S. Bernardo, M. G. Freire, J. L. Faria, APM. Tavares, CG. Silva, F. Sousa
Summary: Therapeutic approaches based on nucleic acids have gained attention, but require effective manufacturing strategies and precise quality control. This study describes a simple and efficient method using carbon nanotubes to selectively capture RNA and other impurities, resulting in the isolation and clarification of plasmid DNA (pDNA) from complex samples.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fernanda F. Roman, Larissa De Grande Piccinin, Adriano Santos Silva, Jose L. Diaz de Tuesta, Isabella V. K. Freitas, Admilson Vieira, Giane Goncalves Lenzi, Adrian Manuel Tavares Silva, Joaquim Luis Faria, Helder Teixeira Gomes
Summary: This study explores the preparation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using polyolefin plastic solid waste (PSW) and their application as catalysts for catalytic wet peroxide oxidation (CWPO) in the degradation of quinoline (QN). The results demonstrate that carbon nanotubes derived from polyolefins are effective catalysts in the CWPO process for quinoline abatement.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Adrian Mari, Jose Alberto Baeza, Marta Pedrosa, O. Salome G. P. Soares, Luisa Calvo, Miguel Angel Gilarranz, Adrian M. T. Silva, M. Fernando R. Pereira
Summary: In this study, powdered Pd and Pd-Cu catalysts supported on carbon materials with different structural properties were used to prepare catalytic membranes for the reduction of oxoanions in drinking water. The Pd catalytic membranes showed high activity in the reduction of NO2- and BrO3-, while the Pd-Cu catalytic membranes exhibited higher selectivity to NH4+ in the reduction of NO3-. The use of a flow-through configuration reactor facilitated the control of H2 transfer and availability, allowing for the tuning of conditions for both activity and selectivity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joana Abreu-Silva, Sara Ribeirinho-Soares, Ines Oliveira-Inocencio, Marta Pedrosa, Adrian M. T. Silva, Olga C. Nunes, Celia M. Manaia
Summary: This study investigated the performance of three types of filtering membranes (PC, CN, and PES) for bacterial analysis in demineralized and disinfected waters. CN or PES membranes required shorter filtration periods compared to PC membranes, although they had slightly lower DNA extraction yields. However, there were no significant differences in the abundance of genes per volume of water. CN membranes are a cost-effective alternative for analyzing waters with low microbial loads.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hanane Boumeriame, Alexey Cherevan, Dominik Eder, Dogukan H. Apaydin, Tarik Chafik, Eliana S. Da Silva, Joaquim L. Faria
Summary: In this study, CuAl layered double hydroxide (LDH) and polymeric carbon nitride (g-C3N4, GCNN) were assembled into novel 2D/2D CuAl-LDH/GCNN heterostructures for visible-light-driven water splitting. The heterostructures exhibited significantly enhanced H-2 evolution, with the optimal LDH loading of 0.2CuAl-LDH/GCNN showing a 32-fold increase compared to GCNN. Additionally, 0.2CuAl-LDH/GCNN generated 1.5 times more O-2 than GCNN. The improved photocatalytic performance was attributed to efficient charge separation at the heterojunction interface, enhanced utilization of longer-wavelength photons, and higher surface area for catalytic reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Francisco de Borja Ojembarrena, Elena Fuente, Angeles Blanco, Carlos Negro
Summary: Accumulation of Cr(VI) in industrial fiber cement process water can affect product quality and health, and it needs to be removed to avoid environmental risks. The study found that cationic cellulose nanocrystals (CCNCs) have higher adsorption efficiency and lower cost compared to conventional adsorbents.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Shentan Liu, Yangchen Zhang, Xiaojuan Feng, Sang-Hyun Pyo
Summary: This paper summarizes the common problems of constructed wetlands (CWs) and proposes corresponding optimized solutions, including thermal insulation and additional aeration in cold climates, choosing suitable plant species and planting patterns to enhance phytoremediation in CWs, using various methods to monitor and evaluate CW clogging, implementing anti-clogging measures, controlling greenhouse gas emissions during CW treatment, constructing and utilizing CW databases, designing appropriate CW types, and implementing strict technical management and supervision.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Norzila Mohd, Nazlina Haiza Mohd Yasin, Wan Hasnidah Wan Osman, Mohd Sobri Takriff
Summary: This study demonstrates that Chlamydomonas sp. is effective in removing nutrients from palm oil mill effluent and shows particular efficiency in the removal of ammonium and phosphate.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mingzhen Zhang, Guijian Liu, Ruijia Liu, Jinzhao Xu, Wen Si, Yong Wei
Summary: Tieguanyin tea stem was used to synthesize modified biochar for the adsorption of copper and zinc. Among the modified biochar, Fe-BCs had the highest adsorption capacity, with Fe-BC650 being the best adsorbent. It reached adsorption equilibrium in 1 minute and had a maximum adsorption capacity of 303.5996 mg/g for Cu (II) and 254.0711 mg/g for Zn (II) in single-metal solutions. However, there were antagonistic impacts between Cu2+ and Zn2+.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lingling Zhao, Qiaoshu Zhou, Yun Yang, Yuan Zhang, Yewei Qiu, Yanjun Chen, Xian Jin, Xiangjun Yang, Shixiong Wang
Summary: This research presents a method for selectively recovering gold from e-waste water using metal sulfides microspheres prepared by hydrothermal technique. The results show that the assistance of visible light significantly improves the gold adsorption performance of metal sulfides. The metal sulfides exhibit excellent gold adsorption properties, high selectivity, ultra-high adsorption capacity, and good recyclability.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Laishram Saya, W. Rameshwor Singh, Sunita Hooda
Summary: Organic-inorganic nanoblends, such as polysaccharide-blended-inorganic ones, have versatile applications and have gained significant research attention. In this study, a magnetic guar gum/graphene oxide nanocomposite blended with CuO was successfully prepared and investigated for its adsorption capacity for ciprofloxacin removal. The results showed that the nanocomposite exhibited excellent adsorption capacity and the adsorption process was spontaneous.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Umit Ecer, Sakir Yilmaz
Summary: A novel and effective catalyst Co@MIL-68(Fe)@Fe3O4@CM-BC was synthesized and used for the catalytic reduction of crystal violet in aqueous environments. The catalyst showed high efficiency in degrading crystal violet under specific conditions, and exhibited good regeneration performance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chi Zhang, Miao Zhang, Haohan Yang, Wei Cai, Jun Wu
Summary: Enhancing the bioaugmentation of common nitrifiers in the partial nitrification/anammox process can decrease the activity of nitrite oxidizing bacteria and increase the activity of anammox bacteria, leading to improved total nitrogen removal efficiency.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Runzhang Zuo, Dajun Ren, Yangfan Deng, Canhui Song, Yubin Yu, Xiejuan Lu, Feixiang Zan, Xiaohui Wu
Summary: This study found that fine bubble aeration in membrane bioreactors (MBR) can better control membrane fouling and reduce energy consumption. However, compared to fine bubble aeration, coarse bubble aeration released more proteins and polysaccharides, resulting in a decrease in functional bacteria and enzymes involved in nitrogen and phosphorus pathways.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ch Tahir Mehmood, Jiekai Dai, Hanjun Zhao, Ziyi Zhong
Summary: Wirelessly powered photocatalyst-coated spheres (WPS) have been developed and demonstrated for various applications, including photodegradation and fouling control. These WPS are cost-effective, easy to fabricate, and have excellent visible light sources, making them suitable as carriers for photocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yifan Wang, Xiaoxuan Kang, Yuting Li, Ruyi Li, Chang Wu, Luyao Wang, Chongqing Wang, Tao Yang, Ming Ge, Zhangxing He
Summary: Cobalt/carbon nanofibers (Co/CNF) were prepared and exhibited excellent catalytic activity in the degradation of tetracycline by activating peroxodisulfate (PDS). The effects of process parameters on tetracycline removal were studied, and the reaction mechanism was confirmed through experiments.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Wei, Yaqian Zhao, Jia Guo, Bin Ji, Alvaro Pun Garcia, Abraham Esteve Nunez
Summary: This study developed a novel lightweight substrate (Al-NLS) composed of aluminum sludge and polyurethane, and investigated its effectiveness in constructed wetlands (CWs). Results showed that Al-NLS had favorable adsorption capacities for phosphorus and removal efficiencies for pollutants in real domestic wastewater. It also positively influenced the microbial community. Therefore, Al-NLS can be considered as a new alternative substrate in CWs technology.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dabojani Das, Achinta Bordoloi, Heyang Yuan, Daniel J. Caldwell, Rominder P. S. Suri
Summary: This study evaluates the degradation kinetics of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in water matrices by ozone treatment. The results show that extracellular antibiotic resistance genes can be effectively removed, while intracellular genes are more resistant to degradation. The impact of wastewater matrix on gene degradation is minimal.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
