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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Iqra Rabani, Muhammad Shoaib Tahir, Won-Il Lee, Hai Bang Truong, Ghulam Dastgeer, Young-Soo Seo
Summary: In this study, a series of Pd@BNNT hybrids were synthesized using an ultrasonication method, and their photocatalytic performance was investigated. The Pd@BNNT3 hybrid showed higher photocatalytic efficiency compared to other catalysts against crystal violet and levofloxacin. Furthermore, the Pd@BNNT3 catalyst maintained its stable morphology even after multiple reusability tests, suggesting its potential as an efficient solution for wastewater treatment challenges.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Hossein Sayadi, Shahin Homaeigohar, Ayoob Rezaei, Hossein Shekari
Summary: A TiO2/graphene (G) heterostructure doped with Bi and SnO2 nanoparticles was synthesized and used for photocatalytic degradation of pentachlorophenol (PCP) under visible light irradiation. The nanocomposite showed promising photodegradation efficiency due to the generation of active radicals. Optimizing parameters such as pH, catalyst dosage, and PCP concentration improved the photocatalytic activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. Akshhayya, Mohammad K. Okla, Ajith M. Thomas, Abdullah A. AL-ghamdi, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Bander Almunqedhi, Hamada AbdElgawad, Lija L. Raju, S. Sudheer Khan
Summary: A binary p-n heterojunction of ZnFe2O4/SnS2 nanocomposite was constructed using sonochemical assisted technique to enhance visible light induced photocatalytic performance, showing remarkable degradation of methylene blue dye with reduced charge recombination and involvement of hydroxyl and superoxide radicals. The photocatalyst exhibited structural stability and reusability, highlighting its potential as a promising solution for removing toxic pollutants from aqueous bodies.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. Akshhayya, Mohammad K. Okla, Asmaa Mohebaldin, Abdullah A. AL-ghamdi, Ajith M. Thomas, Lija L. Raju, Hamada AbdElgawad, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, S. Sudheer Khan
Summary: The fabrication of p-n type ZnO/CuFe2O4 nanoclusters through ultrasonic assisted chemical co-precipitation method showed enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible-light source.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fuyang Liu, Qiqi Dong, Chenyi Nie, Zhengmao Li, Boaiqi Zhang, Peng Han, Wulin Yang, Meiping Tong
Summary: Metal-free photocatalysts in the form of covalent organic frameworks (COF-PRD) were utilized to activate PMS for the degradation of bisphenols under visible light irradiation. The degradation process was dominated by O-2(-), h(+), and O-1(2), and showed effectiveness in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions while reducing bioaccumulation effects and exhibiting excellent reusability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Deshan Cheng, Changwang Yan, Yuhang Liu, Yang Zhou, Dongdong Lu, Xiaoning Tang, Guangming Cai, Daiqi Li, Zhong Zhao, Xin Wang
Summary: The study explores the recycling of photocatalyst in wastewater treatment by loading copper ferrite particles onto polydopamine treated ceramic/polyester fabrics. The CPF/CuFe2O4 photocatalyst demonstrated excellent photocatalytic activity, photostability, and recoverability, showing great potential in wastewater treatment.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinsong Liu, Jixun Chen, Zhengying Wu, Kongjun Zhu, Jing Wang, Ziquan Li, Guoan Tai, Xiaoqin Liu, Songlong Lu
Summary: The synthesis and properties of AgI nanoparticles decorated with ZnO flower-like composites were investigated, showing high photocatalytic efficiency and stability in the degradation of organic pollutants. Ultrasonic vibration can accelerate the separation of carriers, enhancing the photodegradation effect.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenzhao Zhang, Long Zhang, Sanzhong Luo
Summary: Catalytic asymmetric de Mayo reaction was achieved for the first time under visible light using asymmetric binary acid catalysis (ABC) involving zirconium chloride and chiral phosphoric acid (CPA). The chiral zirconium catalysis enables effective reactions over a broad range of 1,3-diketones and alkenes with up to >99% yield and 98% ee. The key chiral zirconium enolate was isolated and characterized to account for the observed catalysis and stereoselectivity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alejandro Bembibre, Majdi Benamara, Mokhtar Hjiri, Elvira Gomez, Hatem R. Alamri, Ramzi Dhahri, Albert Serra
Summary: The study explores the efficient mineralization of tetracycline antibiotics using Ca-doped ZnO nanopowders under LED visible light and ultrasound irradiation. The catalyst exhibited high efficiency, reusability, and minimal sonophotocorrosion, especially in natural waters' pH range.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Wang, Xuanjia Lang, Xinhe Liu, Yong Kang
Summary: In this study, BiOBr was prepared through hydrothermal method, and AgVO3/BiOBr composite photocatalyst was obtained by loading AgVO3 on its surface using in situ deposition method. The composite catalyst showed enhanced photocatalytic activity for the degradation of organic pollutants under visible light.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Zhu, Hao Xu, Xiao Zhang, Chao Zheng, Shu-Li You
Summary: Herein, we report visible-light-induced intramolecular double dearomative cycloaddition of arenes, which provides a wide substrate scope for the synthesis of structurally diverse polycyclic indoline derivatives in high yields and with exclusive diastereoselectivity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Chunbo Bo, Fei Chen, Qingqing Bu, Zhi-Hong Du, Min Li, Bin Dai, Ning Liu
Summary: A light-driven organocatalytic approach using 9,10-dibromoanthracene as a photocatalyst and N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide as an oxidant is reported for alkoxylation of the benzyl C-H bond. This reaction proceeds at room temperature and is capable of converting a variety of alkyl biphenyl and coupling partners, including a variety of alcohol and carboxylic acid, as well as peroxide, to the desired products under 400 nm light irradiation.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gema Marcelo, Pedro Rodriguez-Pascual, Belen Batanero, Francisco Mendicuti, Carlos Pecharroman
Summary: This study combines mechanochemistry and photocatalysis for the degradation of pyrene, and finds that sepiolite performs better than TiO2 in the degradation process. The mechanism of photoexcitation of mechanically altered pyrene leading to electron transfer to sepiolite matrix is proposed, shedding light on the photodegradation of PAHs in soils.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yijian Cheng, Kun Wang, Peng Li, Hongwei Guo, Bingji Yan, Dong Chen, Wei Zhao
Summary: A porous geopolymer with adsorption and photocatalytic degradation functions was developed using Ti-bearing blast furnace slag (TBBFS) as the raw material. The modified TBBFS through selective crystallization and water quenching methods showed high adsorption capacity and bifunctionality in adsorption-photodegradation. The presence of CaTiO3 in the geopolymer matrix enhanced the formation of hydroxyl radicals, leading to superior removal efficiency for methylene blue.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Jin Bai, Sijia Yan, Zhuxia Zhang, Zhen Guo, Cong-Ying Zhou
Summary: A metal-free heterogeneous photocatalysis using inexpensive graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has been developed for the synthesis of benzothiazoles via intramolecular C-H functionalization/C-S bond formation of thiobenzanilides under visible-light irradiation. This reaction provides high yields of 2-substituted benzothiazoles without the need for a strong base or organic oxidizing reagents, and the catalyst is stable and reusable after five reaction cycles.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xinghui Xia, Yanan Liu, Zhenrui Zhang, Nannan Xi, Jiaao Bao, Zhifeng Yang
Summary: China's efforts in fighting environmental contamination during rapid development and industrialization have led to a decrease in soil polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution. The adjustments made in the country's energy structure, such as reducing coal consumption and increasing the use of clean energy sources, have contributed to this decline. This study highlights the importance of energy restructuring in decreasing PAH concentrations and improving soil environmental quality.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Junfeng Wang, Xinghui Xia, Shaoda Liu, Sibo Zhang, Ling Zhang, Chenrun Jiang, Zhenrui Zhang, Yuan Xin, Xin Chen, Jing Huang, Jiaao Bao, William H. McDowell, Greg Michalski, Zhifeng Yang, Jun Xia
Summary: This study finds that the water column plays an important role in nitrogen cycling processes in rivers, which is often neglected. Observations across six river networks in China show that the water-air and sediment-water fluxes of N-2 and N2O decrease, while the water column production increases with stream order. The water column contribution increases with stream order and accounts for more than 50% in rivers above fifth order. Neglecting water column processes would lead to an underestimation of N removal and N2O emissions by approximately 50% for these river networks.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yilin Xiao, Xiaohan Lin, Haotian Wang, Xinghui Xia
Summary: This study found that zebrafish can absorb hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs), such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), through dermal uptake. The dermal uptake is an important pathway for HOCs bioconcentration in fish, and should be considered in the study of toxicodynamics and toxicokinetics of HOCs.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wu Wen, Lu Xiao, Diexuan Hu, Zhining Zhang, Yilin Xiao, Xiaoman Jiang, Shangwei Zhang, Xinghui Xia
Summary: This study investigated the bioaccumulation and fractionation of 11 PFAAs along an aquatic food chain. The results showed that shorter chain PFAAs had lower proportions in organisms compared to exposure water, while longer chain PFAAs had higher proportions. Predation promoted these fractionation differences, with shorter chain PFAAs being replaced by their longer chain analogues. This study highlights the importance of considering fractionation in studying the environmental behaviors and ecological risks of multiple PFAAs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenrui Zhang, Shaoda Liu, Xilong Wang, Shurui Huang, Ke Sun, Xinghui Xia
Summary: Humic substances (HSs) significantly influence the transport and bioavailability of hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) in soils. This study investigated the sorption behavior of HOCs by different HS fractions in soils from different climatic zones. The results showed that HSs from colder climatic zones exhibited higher sorption affinity and different compositions compared to those from warmer climatic zones. The findings highlights the importance of considering the sorption differences of HOCs to HSs among different climatic zones in predicting HOC fates and bioavailability in soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Chen, Sibo Zhang, Jiao Liu, Junfeng Wang, Yuan Xin, Siyue Sun, Xinghui Xia
Summary: This study investigated the microbial sources of nitrous oxide (N2O) in rivers and the degree of N2O reduction. The findings suggest that nitrification and nitrifier denitrification are the dominant processes controlling N2O production in rivers, and intense microbial reduction significantly contributes to the low N2O emissions observed. The production and consumption of N2O in rivers should be considered in future research.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haotian Wang, Diexuan Hu, Wu Wen, Xiaohan Lin, Xinghui Xia
Summary: In this study, it was found that warming increases the bioaccumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in pelagic organisms due to increased water concentrations. However, warming did not significantly affect PFAS accumulation in benthic organisms, except for certain types, which was consistent with declined sediment concentrations. The findings highlight the importance of considering the media-specific effects of temperature on PFAS concentrations in ecological risk assessments under climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gongqin Wang, Shaoda Liu, Siyue Sun, Xinghui Xia
Summary: The constituents and functionality of urban inland waters are disturbed by municipal sewage inputs and tailwater discharge from wastewater treatment plants, leading to significant perturbations in greenhouse gas dynamics. A lack of in situ measurements has resulted in large knowledge gaps in this understanding. Through a 3-year field campaign, the CO2 emission and related factors in the municipality of Beijing were investigated, revealing unique greenhouse gas emission profiles and emphasizing the importance of accounting for urban inland waters in terms of aquatic greenhouse gas emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qing Zhang, Yingying Yang, Nanxiu Shang, Yu Xiao, Yilin Xiao, Yanna Liu, Xiaoman Jiang, Edmond Sanganyado, Shaoda Liu, Xinghui Xia
Summary: There is growing evidence that the transformation products of emerging contaminants in foodstuffs may pose a health risk to humans. In this study, various neonicotinoid insecticides and their transformation products were identified in retail cowpea samples from 11 cities in Hainan Province, China. The presence of new transformation products suggests that pesticide transformation products should be considered in risk assessments and regulatory management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Zhang, Chuanxin Ma, Xinghui Xia, Yao Li, Xiaohan Lin, Yidi Zhang, Zhifeng Yang
Summary: Positively charged nanoplastics induce stronger growth inhibition and gut damage in Chironomus kiinensis larvae compared to negatively charged nanoplastics. This is because the positively charged nanoplastics accumulate more readily in the gut, causing more severe oxidative stress, epithelial damage, and inflammatory responses. The positively charged nanoplastics also have a lower agglomeration rate, leading to increased interaction with gut cell membranes and microbiota. Furthermore, exposure to positively charged nanoplastics results in lower alpha diversity and relative abundance of key gut microbiota, exacerbating gut and growth damage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shangwei Zhang, Wu Wen, Xinghui Xia, Wei Ouyang, Bi-xian Mai, Lorenz Adrian, Gerrit Schuurmann
Summary: Thermodynamics reveals a proton-coupled two-electron transfer mechanism in microbial B-12-dependent reductive dehalogenation of aromatics, enhancing our understanding of the dehalogenation process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Sibo Zhang, Xinghui Xia, Yuan Xin, Xiaokang Li, Junfeng Wang, Leilei Yu, Cangbai Li, William H. McDowell, Qian Tan, Zhifeng Yang
Summary: This study found that electrical conductivity is a reliable indicator for assessing the effect of land use types on stream N2O concentrations. It reflects the different levels of N2O concentration and flux in streams across different land uses. Higher electrical conductivity is associated with higher carbon and nutrient levels, as well as abundance of N2O-producing microbes. Electrical conductivity also has the potential to indicate the magnitude of exogenous N2O input across different land uses.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shangwei Zhang, Wei Ouyang, Xinghui Xia, Wu Wen, Lorenz Adrian, Gerrit Schueuermann
Summary: Microbial reductive dechlorination is an environmentally friendly and highly desirable method for addressing PCB pollution in soil, sediment, and underground water. The reaction is catalyzed by supernucleophilic cob(i)alamin housed in reductive dehalogenases (RDases), but the mechanism is still unknown.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chenrun Jiang, Sibo Zhang, Junfeng Wang, Xinghui Xia
Summary: The influence of light irradiance on N2O emissions in river systems was studied. It was found that light inhibited N2O emissions in the ammonium system and significantly reduced N2O emissions in the nitrate system. Higher light conditions in the nitrate system led to increased N2O reduction and decreased N2O production, resulting in lower N2O emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yawei Zhai, Haotian Wang, Xiaohan Lin, Xinghui Xia
Summary: This study investigated the bioaccumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in different tissues of zebrafish. It was found that there was variation in the concentrations of PAHs in different tissues, with the highest concentration observed in the skin and the lowest concentration in the fish muscle. The distribution of PAHs was related to lipid content in the tissues, but this correlation was not significant. The study also demonstrated that the physiological based toxicokinetic (PBTK) model could accurately predict PAH concentrations in different fish tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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)
