Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mrinal Kanti Adak, Debasish Mondal, Usha Mahato, Hirak Kumar Basak, Supriya Mandal, Ajit Das, Biswarup Chakraborty, Debasis Dhak
Summary: Perovskite oxides, such as ZnTi1-xZrxO3, have shown promising catalytic properties. In this study, ZZT0.5 material was successfully synthesized and exhibited high photocatalytic dye degradation efficiency under solar light irradiation. Furthermore, the material showed notable electrocatalytic activity for water splitting, indicating its potential in green hydrogen production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lianxin Yuan, Weixuan Liu, Wanting Zhang
Summary: Element doping is an effective method for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of photocatalysts. This study utilized potassium sorbate as a new precursor to dope potassium ions into g-C3N4 during the calcination process, resulting in the formation of potassium-doped g-C3N4 (KCN). Through various characterization techniques and electrochemical measurements, it was found that potassium doping efficiently modified the band structure of g-C3N4, enhancing light absorption and conductivity, which accelerated charge transfer and photogenerated carrier separation. These findings demonstrate the potential of potassium incorporation in g-C3N4 for fabricating high-performance photocatalysts for organic pollutant removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chanagun Wongburapachart, Phuwadej Pornaroontham, Kyusung Kim, Pramoch Rangsunvigit
Summary: Photocatalysis is an eco-friendly technology that can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. However, conventional photocatalysts have limitations such as slow kinetics, limited excitation wavelengths, and environmental restrictions. This study focuses on the development of a photo-chargeable photocatalyst that can operate even in the absence of light, and investigates the effects of synthesis conditions on its photocatalytic properties.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anees A. Ansari, Mika Sillanpaa
Summary: The integration of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) with semiconductors for NIR-driven photocatalytic systems is explored, focusing on synthesis methods and improving emission efficiency. Efforts to enhance light absorption capability through hetero-nanostructures and the development of efficient UCNPs-based NIR-light-responsive photocatalysts are crucial. Research also discusses the importance of developing heterostructures between UCNPs and low-energy bandgap materials for improved absorption under UV/visible/NIR sunlight.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. Subha, M. Mahalakshmi, S. Monika, P. Senthil Kumar, V. Preethi, G. Vaishnavi, A. Rajabhuvaneswari
Summary: In this study, a magnetic photocatalytic heterostructure nanocomposite was synthesized by loading titanium on γ-Fe2O3, showing enhanced efficiency and magnetic properties. The optimized loading concentration of titanium was found to be 20 wt%, which achieved both high photocatalytic efficiency and magnetic recovery rate.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sobia Maqbool, Adeel Ahmed, Arif Mukhtar, Muhammad Jamshaid, Aziz Ur Rehman, Saima Anjum
Summary: This work aims to develop a highly efficient solar light-induced photocatalyst based on La-Mn co-doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed for their morphological, structural, and magnetic characteristics. The photocatalytic performance of the different catalysts was evaluated, and it was found that La0.2Mn0.2Fe1.6O3 catalyst showed exceptional degradation performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abdul Basit Naveed, Fakhira Riaz, Azhar Mahmood, Ammara Shahid, Saman Aqeel
Summary: Semiconductor-based photocatalysis is an effective approach to tackle pollution issues and remove toxic organic materials from wastewater. This study successfully synthesized bismuth oxide and cobalt ferrite nanocomposites, with the nanocomposite showing the best photocatalytic degradation activity with equiquantic proportions. The synergistic effect of Bi₂O₃ acting as an electron sink has significantly improved the efficiency of photodegradation reactions in Bi₂O₃/CoFe₂O₄ nanocomposites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rachna, Manviri Rani, Uma Shanker
Summary: A nanocomposite of zinc oxide coupled copper hexacyanoferrate was prepared using plant extract, which showed efficient degradation of selected dyes under sunlight exposure. This nanocomposite exhibited high catalytic activity and stability for multiple cycles of dye removal, indicating its potential for industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shanmugam Vignesh, Sharmila Chandrasekaran, Manickam Srinivasan, Radhakrishnan Anbarasan, Ramasamy Perumalsamy, Elangovan Arumugam, Mohd Shkir, H. Algarni, S. AlFaify
Summary: The g-C3N4/TiO2-CeO2 composite photocatalysts exhibit significantly improved photocatalytic performance, with a degradation efficiency of 97% for organic dyes, which is 6.1 to 2.6 times higher than traditional photocatalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Elaiyappillai Elanthamilan, I. Betsy Elizabeth, Sea-Fue Wang, I. Sharmila Lydia
Summary: In this study, M-type magnetic strontium hexaferrite microspheres were prepared and used as a magnetic photocatalyst for the degradation of methylene blue dye. The prepared SrFe12O19 photocatalyst showed a degradation efficiency of 90.2% towards the MB dye. Furthermore, the as-synthesized photocatalyst exhibited superior recycling ability without any phase changes up to three cycles. These findings suggest that SrFe12O19 microspheres could be a potential photocatalyst for the degradation of MB dye in industrial wastewater treatment processes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Ranjith, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Murad Alsawalha, Xuefeng Hu, K. Jothimani
Summary: The ternary CdS/BiVO4/g-C3N4 (CBG) hybrid semiconductor photocatalyst was synthesized via a hydrothermal technique and characterized using various techniques. The CBG hybrid semiconductor exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Methylene Blue (MB) aqueous dye under visible light, with a degradation rate of about 94.5% after 120 minutes. The enhanced photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the construction of heterojunctions among g-C3N4, CdS, and BiVO4, which improves charge transfer efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Arka Mandal, Moumita Mukherjee, Rajkumar Mandal, Biswanath Mukherjee
Summary: This study reports the immobilization of Iron phthalocyanine (FePc) nanostructure onto a graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) support using an in-situ solvothermal method. The resulting FePc-gCN nanocomposite exhibits promising photocatalytic activity for the removal of various pollutant dyes under visible radiation. The successful integration of gCN onto FePc and the synergistic interaction between them have been confirmed through different characterization techniques, providing deeper insights into the degradation mechanism and catalyst's performance.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Shuang Li, Yang Zhang, Xue Liu, Ye Tian, Yi Cheng, Longguang Tang, Huirong Lin
Summary: A pH-sensitive self-assembling Glypican-3-binding peptide (GBP) dye was developed as an intelligent nanoprobe for precise imaging and therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The nanoprobe showed advantages such as pH-responsive aggregation, enhanced imaging and therapeutic effects, and safe excretion. This self-assembling small molecule strategy provides a simple and efficient solution for HCC theranostics.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Zuowei Zhang, Hongshun Hao, Hang Yang, Liangliang Zhu, Chao Ding, Gongliang Zhang, Jingran Bi, Shuang Yan, Guishan Liu, Hongman Hou
Summary: The Ag2O/Ag2S/CuBi2O4 double Z-scheme heterostructures photocatalysts were successfully synthesized via hydrothermal and coprecipitation methods with different Ag2O proportions, exhibiting enhanced photocatalytic performance, especially under near-infrared light irradiation.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Iqbal Ahmad, Mehwish Aslam, Uzma Jabeen, Muhammad Nadeem Zafar, Muhammad Najam Khan Malghani, Norah Alwadai, Fwzah H. Alshammari, Amani Saleh Almuslem, Zahid Ullah
Summary: In this study, nickel-modified zinc oxide (ZnO) photocatalysts were synthesized using a wet chemical approach. The properties of the photocatalysts were investigated using optical and structural characterization techniques. It was found that the introduction of nickel shifted the band gap of ZnO nanocatalysts to a lower wavelength and improved the photocatalytic activity.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xianyao Jiang, Jiasheng Wang, Zhihua Duan, Chuanqing Li, Tao Wang, Yanxue Tang, Helezi Zhou, Xiangyong Zhao, Feifei Wang
Summary: In this study, ternary ferroelectric thin films were grown on substrates using RF magnetron sputtering method. The optimized conditions resulted in large ferroelectric polarization and high piezoelectric coefficient for the thin films. These findings demonstrate the potential importance of the films for applications in piezoelectric micro-electro-mechanical systems.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shuo Gao, Peng Li, Jiawei Qu, Wei Li, Jiwei Zhai, Feifei Wang, Jigong Hao, Peng Fu, Zhongbin Pan, Wangfeng Bai
Summary: The piezoelectric properties of KNN-based ceramics were improved by utilizing the synergistic effect of crystal orientation and phase structure, resulting in high piezoelectric coefficient, electric field-induced strain, and superior temperature stability.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dirui Wu, Wen Dong, Ying Yang, Long Chen, Wenrong Xiao, Chao Zhang, Kailun Zou, Wenjing Zhou, Wei Luo, Guangzu Zhang, Qiuyun Fu, Shenglin Jiang
Summary: Forming defect-dipole clusters by A-B site acceptor-donor co-doping in antiferroelectrics can comprehensively enhance the energy storage performance. La and Mn co-doping in an equal amount can significantly improve the overall energy storage performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Geng Huangfu, Jianwei Chen, Jie Jiao, Yiping Guo, Haosu Luo
Summary: The lattice structure of (Na0.5Bi0.5)TiO3-BaTiO3 (NBT-BT) and its ferroelectric-ferroelastic transitions were investigated. The results revealed the complex process of the ferroelectric-ferroelastic transition of NBT and confirmed the transition in tetragonal NBT-8BT for the first time. The study provides new insights for understanding ferroelasticity and the evolution of phonon modes in lead-free relaxor materials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binquan Wang, Geng Huangfu, Zhipeng Zheng, Yiping Guo
Summary: This study proposes a feasible strategy to enhance the strain performance and temperature stability of KNN-based piezoceramics by introducing V-K/Na'VO defect dipoles and constructing grain orientation. The textured ceramics exhibit a giant strain (1.35%) and a large converse piezoelectric coefficient (2700 pm V-1), outperforming most lead-free piezoceramics and even some single crystals. Furthermore, the strain deviation at high temperatures is significantly alleviated through texture engineering. A stack-type actuator fabricated from these ceramics demonstrates promising potential in precise positioning and optical modulation.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhipeng Zheng, Binquan Wang, Hao Yin, Yujie Chen, Yi Bao, Yiping Guo
Summary: In this paper, a low-power actuation scheme enabled by the multilayered TENG for piezoelectric actuators is reported. The multilayered TENG provides a low-power alternative for piezoelectric actuator with self-powered capability and operational safety. The feasibility of precise positioning control and vibration control is demonstrated utilizing the TENG-powered actuators, and the potential application of the TENG-powered piezoelectric micropump in liquid transport is also verified.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Wu, Jiaqian Yang, Xianyao Jiang, Xucheng Ke, Yu Cai, Tao Wang, Zhihua Duan, Zhongchen Gao, Feifei Wang
Summary: The piezoelectric and electromechanical properties of NBT-6BT lead-free piezoelectric ceramic were studied using AC polarization and DC polarization methods. The results showed that the thickness-mode electromechanical coupling coefficient (k(t)) of NBT-6BT near the MPB was significantly improved by AC polarization, with a 28.6% enhancement ratio. The enhancement was mainly due to the higher domain wall density boosted by AC polarization, as observed through piezoresponse force microscopy and X-ray diffraction.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Huangfu Geng, Jianwei Chen, Jie Jiao, Haosu Luo, Yiping Guo
Summary: This study proposes a simple method to significantly reduce the high coercive field (Ec) of rhombohedral (Na0.5Bi0.5)TiO3-based crystals through domain engineering. By applying an alternating current (AC) electric field, the Ec of Mn-doped (Na0.485K0.015Bi0.5)TiO3 single crystal can be reduced from 70 to 20 kV/cm without sacrificing the ferroelectric polarization. The laminar domain configuration formed by AC cycles greatly reduces the required energy for polarization reversal and maintains low Ec even after depolarization at 250 degrees C.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Liang Cao, Jiasheng Wang, Qiaozhen Zhang, Zhihua Duan, Tao Wang, Yanxue Tang, Xiangyong Zhao, Zibin Chen, Feifei Wang
Summary: This study investigated the influence of transverse size on the electrical properties of a relaxor ferroelectric material PIMNT. The decrease in transverse size led to an increase in piezoelectric and dielectric properties. The pyroelectric coefficient decreased with a decrease in aspect ratio. This finding provides insight into designing high-performance infrared array detectors.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Syedul Hasnain Bakhtiar, Wen Dong, Bingxiao Xue, Long Chen, Mei Wang, Guangzu Zhang, Wei Luo, Shenglin Jiang, Qiuyun Fu
Summary: By using a modified co-precipitation route with maleic acid-assisted freeze-drying, narrowly dispersed tetragonal BaTiO3 (BTO) nanoparticles with a mean size of around 170 nm and a high c/a ratio of 1.0109 were synthesized. The ultra-fine (around 44 nm) tetragonal BTO obtained through this approach exhibits better dispersibility compared to other methods. The as-obtained BTO-Fr-Gl-pH9-1400C ceramic pellet shows a high permittivity (>12,000) and low dielectric loss (0.03), making it promising for further scaling of BTO-based multilayer chips.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hai Hang, Xianyao Jiang, Di Lin, Feifei Wang, Xi'an Wang, Haosu Luo
Summary: In order to improve the acoustic impedance and electromechanical property of ultrasound transducers, a Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O-3-xPbTiO(3) single crystal/epoxy 1-3 piezoelectric composite was designed. The piezo-/dielectric properties of the composites prepared using different poling methods were measured. It was found that the composites under optimized alternating current polarization (ACP) showed significant increases in piezoelectric coefficient, dielectric constant, and electromechanical factor compared to those under direct current polarization (DCP). The ACP composite-based transducer also exhibited improved bandwidth and relative sensitivity.
CURRENT APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yiming Guan, Yiyang Sun, Jie Wang, Huangfu Geng, Hua Li, Shujun Zhang, Yiping Guo
Summary: This study successfully improved the piezoelectric performance and mechanical quality factor of potassium sodium niobate ceramics through heat treatment, enabling their application in atomizer components. The analysis of manganese occupation and diffusion mechanism revealed the reason for the improved electromechanical performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binquan Wang, Geng Huangfu, Jie Wang, Hua Li, Yiping Guo
Summary: An innovative strategy based on defect dipoles is proposed to achieve a giant piezoelectric strain coefficient in Li/Sr-doped (K0.5Na0.5)NbO3 lead-free piezoceramics. The enhanced strain performance is attributed to the optimized strain compatibility between the refined stripe domains and nanosized domains. Additionally, the material is able to recover from fatigue-induced strain depletion under the stimulation of bipolar electric fields, which can be explained by the rigid ion model.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Crystallography
Yaqi Liu, Qiaozhen Zhang, Mingzhu Chen, Xiaonan Liu, Jiye Yang, Feifei Wang, Yanxue Tang, Bin Miao, Jiadong Li, Xiangyong Zhao
Summary: In this paper, the design and analysis of a PMUT device based on high-performance and lead-free Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-BaTiO3 (NBBT) piezoelectric single-crystal thin films are presented. The effects of structure configuration on the device performance were studied. By rotating the Euler Angle γ of the NBBT piezoelectric single-crystal film, the sensitivity and keff2 of the model were improved. The results show that the PMUT using rotated NBBT offers high resolution and frequency for medical ultrasound imaging.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Syed Ul Hasnain Bakhtiar, Pu Ai, Wen Dong, Qi Ma, Junlei Zhao, Guanqun Shi, Fengjun Yan, Ling Miao, Guangzu Zhang, Shenglin Jiang, Wei Luo, Mengyuan Hua, Qiuyun Fu
Summary: This article investigates the influence of defects on the magnetic properties of diluted magnetic semiconductors. The results show that the clustering effect of defects determines the magnetic order, and the distance between two defects and the position of oxygen vacancies play important roles in altering the magnetic properties.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
