Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Dano, Eva Viglasova, Karel Stamberg, Michal Galambos, Dusan Galanda
Summary: The study evaluated biochar samples prepared from bamboo, focusing on structural properties, batch and dynamic sorption experiments, and potentiometric titrations. The research found that the biochar samples exhibited good adsorption properties for (TcO4-)-Tc-99m, with excellent model fitting results.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xian Chen, Jingcheng Liang, Lijing Bao, Xuanning Gu, Simin Zha, Xingming Chen
Summary: This study explores the interaction between triclosan (TCS) and its primary metabolite, methyl triclosan (MTCS), on different sorbents. Results show that MTCS has higher sorption capacity and affinity than TCS, with competitive sorption observed between them. The presence of TCS can facilitate the sorption of MTCS at high concentrations, while the effects of competitive and cooperative sorption between multiple contaminants vary with solution pH. These findings are important for evaluating the environmental risk of microplastics and TCS in soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sutripto Majumder, Pooja Sharma, Surendra Pratap Singh, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Prafulla Kumar Sahoo, Changlei Xia, Swati Sharma, Rajiv Ganguly, Su Shiung Lam, Ki Hyeon Kim
Summary: Various emerging contaminants pose a significant risk to the environment and human health, making it necessary to urgently find effective remediation methods. Biochar is a stable and carbon-rich residue that can effectively remediate pollutants from soil and potentially facilitate resource recovery. Therefore, understanding the interaction between biochar and resource recovery is crucial for its applicability in environmental cleanup and wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Saima Sohni, Kashif Gul, Junaid Ali Shah, Arshad Iqbal, Murtaza Sayed, Sher Bahadar Khan
Summary: In this study, a binary composite based on peanut shell biochar and graphene oxide was designed for dye adsorption in wastewater treatment. The composite showed high adsorption capacity for Crystal Violet and Bromophenol Blue, along with good long-term stability and recovery rate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cheng Cheng, Xiaoxia Bai, Jian Zhang, Qiang He
Summary: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) pose potential threats to the environment and human health. Using birnessite modified sand can enhance the removal performance of PPCPs and nitrogen nutrients in subsurface flow constructed wetlands (CWs), promoting denitrification coupled with Mn2+ oxidation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marta Marcinczyk, Patryk Oleszczuk
Summary: Biochar can be utilized to produce controlled-release fertilizers and contribute to resource utilization and environmental protection through co-application with synthetic fertilizers. This review describes the methods for producing biochar fertilizers and highlights the potential toxic risks on plants and soil organisms.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ghulam Murtaza, Zeeshan Ahmed, Dong-Qin Dai, Rashid Iqbal, Sami Bawazeer, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Rizwan, Javed Iqbal, Muhammad Irfan Akram, Abdullah Safar Althubiani, Akash Tariq, Iftikhar Ali
Summary: Water contamination is a serious issue with associated health risks. Biochar (BC) has been recognized as an effective material for remediation. However, limitations in its properties can be addressed through modification methods to improve its decontamination functionalities. BC-based composites, synthesized by mixing BC with various modifiers, show high adsorption ability against aquatic pollutants, making them efficient in water decontamination.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
S. Vallova, E. Plevova, K. Smutna, B. Sokolova, L. Vaculikova, V. Valovicova, M. Hundakova, P. Praus
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of commercial montmorillonites in removing analgesic drugs from aqueous solutions. The organically modified montmorillonite demonstrated strong adsorption ability, especially exhibiting the best adsorption performance for diclofenac among the three analgesics studied.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natcha Sornhiran, Jirapat Tuntrachanida, Prapapun Malachey, Patchara Thongtuk, Worachart Wisawapipat, Surachet Aramrak, Nattaporn Prakongkep
Summary: The study found that aluminum biochar has a higher phosphorus retention capacity, while both aluminum and iron biochar can release sufficient available phosphorus into the sand sample, indicating their potential in providing phosphorus availability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muradiye Sahin, Yasin Arslan, Fatma Tomul
Summary: Magnetic nanocomposite materials synthesized from natural polymers show fast adsorption and removal of drug pollutants in water. The catalytic process achieves high efficiency under optimal experimental conditions.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pooja Prasanthan, Nand Kishore
Summary: Protein-based nanoparticles are shown to be a suitable targeted delivery platform for drugs, with important roles in drug encapsulation and inhibition of protein fibrillation. The encapsulation of various drugs by nanoparticles is primarily driven through desolvation of the nanoparticle surface. In addition, the extent of inhibition of HSA fibrillation by nanoparticles depends on the structural characteristics of the drugs.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rohit Kushwaha, Ram Sharan Singh, Devendra Mohan
Summary: This study compared the removal efficiency of arsenite [As(III)] and arsenate [As(V)] using peanut shell biochar (PSB) and modified peanut shell biochar (MPSB) in aqueous solutions. The modification process involved KMnO4 and KOH. MPSB showed higher sorption efficiency than PSB for both As(III) (86%) and As(V) (91.26%) at pH 6, initial concentration of 1 mg/L, adsorbent dose of 0.5 g/L, and equilibrium time of 240 min at 100 rpm. The adsorption mechanism was suggested to be multi-layer chemisorption according to the Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second order kinetic model. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated the significant contribution of -OH, C-C, C--C, and C-O-C groups in the adsorption process. Thermodynamic study confirmed the spontaneous and endothermic nature of the adsorption process. The results also showed that PSB and MPSB can be regenerated and reused for three cycles. This study highlights the potential of peanut shell biochar as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and efficient adsorbent for arsenic removal from water.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yujing Ma, Tianliang Zhang, Pan Zhu, Haitao Cai, Yang Jin, Kaige Gao, Jun Li
Summary: The novel biochar/Ag3PO4/polyaniline composite photocatalyst showed excellent photocatalytic activity in efficiently degrading TCS, with synergistic effects of biochar and PANI enhancing the catalytic properties. The study provides a new approach for fabricating photocatalysts with amazing photocatalytic activity using biochar.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Judilyn Q. Filipinas, Kim Katrina P. Rivera, Dennis C. Ong, Sheila Mae B. Pingul-Ong, Ralf Ruffel M. Abarca, Mark Daniel G. de Luna
Summary: This study successfully removed sodium diclofenac from aqueous solutions using rice hull biochar as an adsorbent, and identified factors affecting the removal efficiency. The Langmuir isotherm best fitted the experimental data, and the pseudo second-order model showed high correlation coefficients.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irene Verdu, Miguel Gonzalez-Pleiter, Francisco Leganes, Roberto Rosal, Francisca Fernandez-Pinas
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of various types of microplastics as carriers for the antimicrobial triclosan, with polyamide, polyoxymethylene, and low-density polyethylene showing the highest sorption capacities for TCS. The chemical analyses demonstrated significant impacts on growth and chlorophyll a content of Anabaena when exposed to TCS-loaded microplastics, revealing their role as potential vectors of TCS towards freshwater microalgae.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Krzyszczak, Michal Dybowski, Izabela Josko, Magdalena Kusiak, Malgorzata Sikora, Bozena Czech
Summary: The impact of biochar on barley growth was assessed, and it was found that despite the low concentration of PAHs and their derivatives, oxidative stress was still induced in the plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kamyar Shirvanimoghaddam, Bozena Czech, Sara Abdikheibari, Graham Brodie, Magdalena Konczak, Agnieszka Krzyszczak, Amani Al-Othman, Minoo Naebe
Summary: This paper discusses the principles and applications of microwave assisted pyrolysis, as well as the adsorption properties and other applications of biochar. The paper concludes that further research and optimization are needed for the development of microwave assisted pyrolysis biochar, but it has the potential to be a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and tunable material for various applications.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Magdalena Konczak, Milosz Huber
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption and desorption of phosphate and ammonium ions on engineered biochars derived from sewage sludge and willow. The results showed that different production conditions affected the adsorption and desorption properties of the biochars. Re-using these biochars in wastewater treatment can regulate the mobility and release rate of nutrients.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kamyar Shirvanimoghaddam, Bozena Czech, Ram Yadav, Cemile Gokce, Laura Fusco, Lucia Gemma Delogu, Acelya Yilmazer, Graham Brodie, Amani Al-Othman, Adil K. Al-Tamimi, Jarret Grout, Minoo Naebe
Summary: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a rapidly spreading pandemic that poses a severe threat to global public health. Human-to-human transmission of the virus is well established, primarily through aerosols and droplets. This review highlights the environmental challenges and risks associated with the surge in facemask production during the pandemic. It also discusses the potential of nanomaterial-based antiviral and self-cleaning facemasks as a sustainable solution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Magdalena Konczak, Paulina Godlewska, Malgorzata Wisniewska, Patryk Oleszczuk
Summary: This study examines the effects of biochar derived from sewage sludge (BCSSL) or sewage sludge/biomass (BCSSLW) on the persistence and bioavailability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soils with different properties. The results show that the content of organic solvent extractable PAHs decreases when biochar is applied to the soils, depending on pH and feedstock. Similarly, the content of freely dissolved PAHs also decreases. The bioavailability and persistence of PAHs in the biochar-amended soils are closely related to the chemical properties of the soils, as indicated by the significant relationships between PAH content and pH, cation exchange capacity, available nutrients, and dissolved organic carbon.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Agata Kowalczyk, Bozena Zgardzinska, Karol Osipiuk, Katarzyna Jedruchniewicz, Katarzyna Tyszczuk-Rotko, Magdalena Gozdziuk, Haitao Wang, Bozena Czech
Summary: Water is essential for life on Earth, but the increasing global population has led to higher water consumption and increased production of wastewater. Current wastewater treatment techniques are not efficient enough to remove pharmaceuticals, highlighting the need for innovative approaches. This study investigates the photocatalytic oxidation of beta-blockers using modified TiO2 photocatalysts. The results show that solely relying on pollutant concentration reduction is insufficient for determining treatment method safety and additional ecotoxicity testing is necessary.
Article
Plant Sciences
Danuta Sugier, Piotr Sugier, Joanna Jakubowicz-Gil, Urszula Gawlik-Dziki, Adrian Zajac, Beata Krol, Stanislaw Chmiel, Magdalena Konczak, Mateusz Piet, Roman Paduch
Summary: This study focuses on the flower heads of Arnica montana, an endemic and endangered medicinal plant in Europe. It reveals that nitrogen fertilization significantly affects the chemical composition, antioxidant activity, and anticancer activity of arnica extracts. Low doses of nitrogen fertilizer enhance LOX inhibition ability, while high doses decrease the content of secondary metabolites. Moreover, this study is the first report on the anticancer activity of A. montana water extracts, emphasizing the importance of water as a solvent in research.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bijan Nasri-Nasrabadi, Bozena Czech, Ram Yadav, Kamyar Shirvanimoghaddam, Agnieszka Krzyszczak, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Minoo Naebe
Summary: This study presents the application of waste-derived adsorbent for removing organic pollutants from water and wastewater. The adsorbent, made from asphaltene, consists of highly porous carbon beads with radially aligned macrochannels, which enhances solute diffusion and liquid accommodation capacity. N-doping further improves the hydrophilicity of the adsorbent and its absorption performance for organic solvents. The N-doped carbon beads effectively remove lopinavir (LNV) and ritonavir (RNV) from water and wastewater, with RNV exhibiting higher removal efficiency. The presence of co-pollutants in treated wastewater enhances the removal of LNV and RNV, and the toxicity of the solutions is reduced after the adsorption process.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Haiyan Zou, Yingying Liu, Linjie Ni, Shuangjiang Luo, Dmitry Moskovskikh, Patryk Oleszczuk, Bozena Czech, Jinfeng Lu, Tielong Li, Haitao Wang
Summary: In this study, oxygen vacancy (OV) rich Fe2O3-CoFe2O4 heterostructures were synthesized and tested for visible-light assisted peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. The Fe2O3-CoFe2O4/PMS/Vis system exhibited efficient degradation of tetracycline (TC) with a removal rate of 98.1% within 20 minutes under visible light. The presence of visible light not only enhanced TC degradation, but also increased the reusability and stability of Fe2O3-CoFe2O4 due to the replenishment of oxygen vacancies.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Stephen Odinga, Xuwen Chen, Evance Omondi Mbao, Michael Gatheru Waigi, Fredrick Owino Gudda, Xian Zhou, Wanting Ling, Bozena Czech, Patryk Oleszczuk, Dyaaaldin Abdalmegeed, Yanzheng Gao
Summary: This study investigated the contamination levels and potential ecotoxicological risks of hormone substances and xenoestrogens in livestock manure-based fertilizers collected from 71 animal farms in China. The results showed varying frequencies and concentrations of these substances across different study locations. Compared with farm level manure, manure-based fertilizers had significantly reduced quantities of micropollutants. However, 38% of the fertilizers had risk quotients that exceeded 0.1, indicating medium to high risks to terrestrial organisms. Nonetheless, manure-based fertilizers had lower estrogenic risks compared to manure. This study emphasizes the importance of proper treatment of livestock manure and designing optimal fertilization strategies to mitigate the risks posed by hormone substances and xenoestrogens to agroecosystems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Artur Sokolowski, Katarzyna Jedruchniewicz, Rafal Kobylecki, Robert Zarzycki, Krzysztof Rozylo, Haitao Wang, Bozena Czech
Summary: The increased application of drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to higher drug concentrations in wastewater. Conventional wastewater treatment plants lack effective removal methods for these pollutants. Adsorption, particularly using plant waste-derived pelletized biochar, was found to effectively remove nitazoxanide, an antiparasitic drug used to treat SARS-CoV-2. The highest adsorption capacity was observed with biochar obtained from biogas production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Krzyszczak, Michal P. Dybowski, Bozena Czech
Summary: This study examined the effect of biological agents on the physicochemical characteristics and content of PAHs and their derivatives in biochar. The results showed that enzymatic aging decreased the content of PAHs and their derivatives, while biological aging reduced their bioavailability.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haitao Wang, Yue Wang, Zhenglong Liu, Shuangjiang Luo, Valentin Romanovski, Xianqiang Huang, Bozena Czech, Hongwen Sun, Tielong Li
Summary: This study reports the rational construction of mZVI/graphene composite (mZVI/G) through a simple and environmental-friendly mechanochemical method, achieving efficient removal of Cr(VI) in wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shahlo S. Daminova, Zukhra C. Kadirova, Khasan T. Sharipov, Quvondiq S. Sanaqulov, Dilnoza S. Rakhmonova, Masahiro Miyauchi, Yuichi Sugai, Bozena Czech, Mirabbos Hojamberdiev
Summary: In this study, the crystal structures of two ionic liquids and a cadmium complex are characterized, and their sorption capacity for Cd2+ from aqueous solution is evaluated. The successful immobilization of organic ligands into a commercial polymeric sorbent is confirmed. The novel composite material shows promising adsorption ability for Cd2+ removal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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)
