Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hong Chen, Hong Wang, Rong Chen, Sheng Chang, Yu Yao, Changbo Jiang, Sha Wu, Yanxiao Wei, Guanlong Yu, Min Yang, Yu-You Li
Summary: The study found that a partial nitritation-anammox process can achieve stable and efficient nitrogen removal under certain operating conditions. The quantity of microbial consortia with good granularity in the system has a significant impact, leading to changes in microbial community structure.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Silvia Martini, Khalil Davis, Rupert Faraway, Lisa Elze, Nicola Lockwood, Andrew Jones, Xiao Xie, Neil Q. McDonald, David J. Mann, Alan Armstrong, Jernej Ule, Peter J. Parker
Summary: PKC epsilon regulates the mitotic events by controlling translation and promoting the assembly of ribonucleoprotein granules containing SERBP1, which is essential for chromosome segregation and successful cell division independent of Aurora B. The authors demonstrate that SERBP1 acts as a parallel mitotic PKC epsilon substrate ensuring the integrity of chromosome segregation and successful cell division.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kazunori Watanabe, Takashi Ohtsuki
Summary: The study revealed the significant role of HSF1 and SAFB granules in heat stress-induced apoptosis and the expression of HSP27 and HSP70, thereby affecting the cellular recovery process after heat stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Inosha D. Gomes, Udana Ariyaratne, Mary Kay H. Pflum
Summary: HDAC6 is upregulated in various tumor cell lines and plays roles in cell signaling, protein degradation, and other cellular processes. The study utilized substrate trapping mutants to identify PRMT5 as a novel substrate of HDAC6, revealing potential crosstalk between acetylation and methylation. Substrate trapping is a powerful and unbiased approach to discover substrates of HDAC6.
ACS CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mingyue Geng, Shijie You, Haijuan Guo, Fang Ma, Xiao Xiao, Jinna Zhang, Xiping Ma
Summary: This study investigated the response of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) to organic loading rate (OLR) shock from a proteomic level for the first time. Results showed that OLR shock destabilized the AGS system initially but eventually led to a new stability, with larger granules, higher biomass retention, enhanced nitrogen removal, and abundant Candidatus_Competibacter. Proteomic analysis revealed that the AGS system activated protection mechanisms through up-regulating metabolic pathways related to amino acid synthesis, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, and gluconeogenesis in response to OLR shock. Subsequent OLR-shocking tests showed up-regulation of pathways associated with glycogen synthesis and denitrification, primarily contributed by Candidatus_Competibacter based on species annotation analysis.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lihua Chen, Junsong Li, Xiaolin Bi, Jing Ji, Lingchong Wang, Jianming Cheng
Summary: Calcium citrate and chondroitin sulfate were transformed into edible granules by spray-drying and polymer coating. These granules, embedded with calcium and oligochitosan, were found to inhibit osteoporosis progression and enhance bone density in animal tests.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sang Won Lee, Joseph Carnicelli, Dariya Getya, Ivan Gitsov, K. Scott Phillips, Dacheng Ren
Summary: This study demonstrates that biofilms can be effectively removed through repeated on-demand shape recovery using reversible shape memory polymers. The mixture of 2000 and 15000 g/mol PCLDIMA in a 2:1 weight ratio showed the most promising shape transition close to body temperature. The synthesized rSMP showed good reversible shape recovery and up to 94.3 +/- 1.0% removal of 48 h Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilm cells after three consecutive shape recovery cycles. Additionally, the detached biofilm cells were found to be 5.0 +/- 1.2 times more susceptible to 50 mu g/mL tobramycin than the static control.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Liwen Cao, Yang Yang, Yi Xue, Haiyuan Ma, Yu-You Li, Yong Hu
Summary: This paper firstly introduces the structure and formation mechanism of anammox-HAP multi-layer granules, and then summarizes the existing A-HAP based processes and reviews their superiority in wastewater treatment. In addition, three stable operating conditions are provided for better application of these processes, and the challenges and opportunities for future research and practical applications are discussed.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Ahmed Islam, Mark Sussman, Hui Hu, Yongsheng Lian
Summary: This paper numerically investigates the non-wettability of drop impact on a micro-well substrate. The simulation results show that a micro-well with a deep cavity can reduce solid-liquid contact, resulting in smaller wetted area and shorter contact time. Compared to a flat substrate, the micro-well substrate has a larger drop jumping region and outperforms in terms of non-wettability and drop wicking capability.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fei Xie, Bowei Zhao, Ying Cui, Xiao Ma, Dengfei Li, Xiuping Yue
Summary: Nitrogen contamination poses a major threat to terrestrial net productivity and environmental sustainability. Anammox coupled with iron-carbon micro-electrolysis was found to significantly enhance total nitrogen removal and extend stable pH range. Free nitrous acid was identified as a critical degradation inhibitor in acid environment, while Fe corrosion helped maintain pH stability in the system.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Nuid, Azmi Aris, Ranjeni Krishnen, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan, Khalida Muda
Summary: This study developed biogranules using a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) and evaluated the effectiveness of using pineapple wastewater (PW) as a co-substrate for treating real textile wastewater (RTW). The biogranular system had a 24-hour cycle with anaerobic and aerobic phases. The concentration of pineapple wastewater played a significant role in COD and color removal efficiency. The addition of PW resulted in improved removal efficiency, demonstrating the importance of co-substrates in dye degradation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brian A. Maxwell, Youngdae Gwon, Ashutosh Mishra, Junmin Peng, Haruko Nakamura, Ke Zhang, Hong Joo Kim, J. Paul Taylor
Summary: Stress-induced ubiquitination is crucial for cellular recovery after heat stress, facilitating the degradation of damaged proteins and promoting the resumption of cellular activities.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Binbin Li, Kun Liu, Lei Ma, Deqing Huang, Yanan Li
Summary: A fast recovery strategy for MAVs is proposed in this article, inspired by the recovery manoeuvre of mosquitoes hit by raindrops. Using the strategy, a micro aerial robot called RobMos is designed to quickly recover to a stable attitude after being impacted by UMOs.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Suin Choi, So Yeon Chun, Kyungwon Kwak, Minhaeng Cho
Summary: In this study, droplet formation and protein fibrillation were monitored using micro-Raman spectroscopy in combination with DIC microscopy, revealing changes in the hydration environment in the protein droplets during LLPS. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms of LLPS and LSPT processes.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Hadi Bagheri, Seyed Ali Agha Mirjalily, Seyed Amir Abbas Oloomi, Mohammad Reza Salimpour
Summary: This study investigates the undesirable interaction between shock waves and boundary layers in the design of supersonic systems, with a focus on passive control methods. It was found that the use of micro vortex generators can effectively reduce shock wave strength and decrease energy loss in the flow, showing potential for improving aerodynamic systems design.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunsheng Qiu, Yue Bi, Jinxin Zheng, Dong Wang, Chenchen Wang, Nannan Liu, Shaopo Wang, Liping Sun
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong Wang, Chuyun Gao, Chenchen Wang, Nannan Liu, Chunsheng Qiu, Jingjie Yu, Shaopo Wang
Summary: The study found that mixed petrochemical wastewater significantly affects the organic compound removal process, especially with the addition of polyester wastewater which can prolong the removal process. Moreover, the mixture of wastewater also resulted in the decrease of crucial degrading microbes, leading to inefficient removal of aromatic compounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinxin Zheng, Chunsheng Qiu, Chenchen Wang, Jiaqi Zhao, Dong Wang, Nannan Liu, Shaopo Wang, Jingjie Yu, Liping Sun
Summary: The study showed that thermal hydrolysis treatment can reduce the oxidizable fraction of Cr, Mn, As, and Cd in sludge, increase the removal percentage of Mn and Cd in bioleached sludge, and alleviate the environmental risk of Cr, Mn, As, and Cd in bioleached sludge.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chenchen Wang, Panpan Huang, Chunsheng Qiu, Jing Li, Shuailong Hu, Liping Sun, Yaohui Bai, Fu Gao, Chaocan Li, Nannan Liu, Dong Wang, Shaopo Wang
Summary: The study investigated the presence, migration, and health risks of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in tap water, barreled water, and bottled water in Tianjin, China. Results showed high detection frequencies of PAEs, with DEHP having the highest concentration and positively correlated with storage time and temperature. The study also found that human carcinogenic risks of DEHP may reach the maximum acceptable level under certain conditions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chunsheng Qiu, Jinxin Zheng, Chenchen Wang, Bingbing Wang, Nannan Liu, Dong Wang, Shaopo Wang
Summary: The study found that the migration of heavy metals between solid-liquid phase mainly depended on temperature, and the percentage of mobile forms of heavy metals decreased after treatment. NH4+-N showed a strong negative correlation with the bio-availability of most heavy metals, while VS had a positive correlation. The total potential ecological risk index decreased significantly after microwave treatment at 160 degrees C.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiaqi Zhao, Chunsheng Qiu, Xiaodan Fan, Jinxin Zheng, Nannan Liu, Chenchen Wang, Dong Wang, Shaopo Wang
Summary: The pyrolysis of dewatered sewage sludge and anaerobically digested sludge resulted in biochars with increased heavy metal concentrations but decreased bioavailability fractions, thereby reducing environmental risk.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chunsheng Qiu, Shangyu Xie, Nannan Liu, Kequan Meng, Chenchen Wang, Dong Wang, Shaopo Wang
Summary: This study compared the removal and chemical speciation changes of heavy metals in sewage sludge during single bioleaching and combined bioleaching/Fenton-like processes. The Fenton-like treatment was found to further improve the solubilization efficiencies of heavy metals in mobile forms, while impacting the removal efficiencies of As and Pb. The dewaterability of the treated sludge was significantly improved after the processes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaopo Wang, Quan Li, Pengda Zhang, Jianyu Li, Jianfeng Zheng, Fansheng Meng, Yajing Li, Jingjie Yu
Summary: The single-stage PNDA process was developed for the treatment of moderate-strength ammonia wastewater, achieving high nitrogen removal efficiency. The process successfully started the single-stage partial nitritation-anammox reaction, and further improved the nitrogen removal efficiency by adding sodium acetate. Microbial community analysis revealed the coexistence of various bacteria in the suspended sludge, with Thauera and Ca. Anammoxoglobus playing important roles in nitrogen removal.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chenchen Wang, Yaqi Guo, Lixia Feng, Weiliang Pang, Jingjie Yu, Shaopo Wang, Chunsheng Qiu, Chaocan Li, Yufei Wang
Summary: The study found that PAEs are mainly distributed in soil and sediment, and upstream advection contributes significantly to the total source of PAEs in river water. Emission and inflow parameters have a greater influence on the multimedia distributions of PAEs.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Menghan Zhang, Shaopo Wang, Yanmeng Bi, Fansheng Meng, Dong Wang, Chunsheng Qiu, Chenchen Wang, Jingjie Yu
Summary: The addition of glycine betaine was found to improve the performance of a single stage partial nitritation anammox system at low temperature, including enhancing the nitrogen removal rate and the activity of hydrazine oxidase, while reducing the production of extracellular polymeric substances. However, the promoting effect of glycine betaine weakened at lower temperatures and promoted the enrichment of heterotrophic bacteria.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Chenchen Wang, Jing Li, Chunsheng Qiu, Lei Wang, Xiao Su, Panpan Huang, Na He, Liping Sun, Yaohui Bai, Chaocan Li, Yufei Wang
Summary: This study simulated the fate of four phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in a lake recharged by reclaimed water, and found that atmospheric input was the main source for DMP and DEHP, while reclaimed water replenishment was the main source for DEP and DBP. Most of the PAEs were found in water, except for DEHP which was primarily in sediment. Risk control strategies were proposed for DBP and DEHP based on scenario simulations and mathematical fitting. The study also provides a method for managing ecological risks of multiple contaminants in reclaimed water for lake recharge.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoying Chen, Lingjie Liu, Yanmeng Bi, Fansheng Meng, Dong Wang, Chunsheng Qiu, Jingjie Yu, Shaopo Wang
Summary: This review presents the latest advances in research on the effects of different environmental factors on the metabolic pathway of anammox bacteria. It summarizes the impacts and mechanisms of conventional environmental factors and emerging pollutants on anammox metabolic processes. The review also discusses the role of quorum sensing in mediating bacterial growth, gene expression, and other metabolic processes in the anammox system. Additionally, it explores the interaction and cross-feeding mechanisms of microbial communities in the anammox system.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dong Wang, Yuanyuan Zuo, Chunsheng Qiu, Nannan Liu, Chenchen Wang, Shaopo Wang, Jingjie Yu, Liping Sun
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2020)
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)