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Engineering, Environmental
Peipei Song, Nan Jiang, Kaiqu Zhang, Xianxu Li, Na Li, Youai Zhang, Qian Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study used zebrafish as a model to investigate the ecotoxicological effects of DBP, revealing oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in zebrafish liver. The results suggest that DBP poses significant potential risks to aquatic organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisa Hug, Pauline Villeneuve, Stephanie Bravard, Areski Chorfa, Christelle Damon-Soubeyrand, Stephen G. Somkuti, Aron Moazamian, R. John Aitken, Parviz Gharagozloo, Joel R. Drevet, Fabrice Saez
Summary: Routine exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as DBP and BPAF, can lead to decreased sperm quality and DNA damage, while not affecting sperm viability or testicular structures. The observed damage is likely caused by oxidative stress induced by the pro-oxidant properties of the EDCs, as it can be largely prevented by co-administering antioxidants. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the effects of EDCs on male reproductive health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yimin He, Weichuan Lin, Ce Shi, Ronghua Li, Changkao Mu, Chunlin Wang, Yangfang Ye
Summary: The study found that DBP accumulates in swimming crabs in a concentration-dependent manner and is metabolized to monobutyl phthalate (MBP) and phthalic acid (PA) through de-esterification. Exposure to DBP induced different responses in cytochrome P450 members, antioxidant enzyme genes, and heat stress proteins, leading to malondialdehyde accumulation, decreased glutathione levels, and inhibited antioxidant enzyme activities. Survival, size, and weight of crabs were not significantly affected by DBP, but molting was delayed. Despite this, the study suggests that DBP triggers strong detoxification and antioxidative defense mechanisms in swimming crab juveniles.
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Engineering, Environmental
Junjie Hu, Jinhuan Liu, Jinyun Li, Xiaomei Lv, Lili Yu, Kangming Wu, Yan Yang
Summary: The study found that the middle and downstream sections of Le'an River were heavily polluted with trace metals, leading to epigenetic effects and oxidative stress in zebrafish.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paula Pierozan, Liselott Kaellsten, Eleftheria Theodoropoulou, Radwa Almamoun, Oskar Karlsson
Summary: Increased exposure to manmade chemicals may lead to an increase in immune-related diseases and immune system dysfunction. Specifically, phthalates, which are suspected to disrupt the endocrine system, may influence the immune system. This study found that exposure to dibutyl phthalate (DBP) resulted in decreased total leukocyte count and T helper (Th) cell population, as well as increased non-classical monocyte population.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xianxu Li, Qian Wang, Can Wang, Zhongkang Yang, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Dexin Zhang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated the acute and chronic toxicity of DEHP on zebrafish, focusing on oxidative damage, neurotoxicity, and DNA damage in the liver. The results showed that DEHP enhanced oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and cytotoxicity in zebrafish liver, leading to DNA damage. The severity of the effects was positively correlated with the concentration of DEHP.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangfeng Yao, Jingwen Zhang, Can Wang, Qian Wang, Xianxu Li, Dexin Zhang, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the toxic effects of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) on pakchoi (Brassica campestris L.), a typical vegetable crop. DBP exposure reduced the emergence of pakchoi and inhibited plant growth, pigmentation, and quality. DBP also induced oxidative damage, with increased reactive oxygen species levels and activation of antioxidant enzymes. Furthermore, DBP directly interacted with antioxidant enzymes at the molecular level. This study provides important information on the risk of DBP toxicity to vegetable crops.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucia M. Odetti, Evelyn C. Lopez Gonzalez, Pablo A. Siroski, Ma. Fernanda Simoniello, Gisela L. Poletta
Summary: This study aimed to assess the molecular stress responses in blood of Caiman latirostris hatchlings exposed to pesticide formulations and found that the expression levels of catalase (cat), superoxide dismutase (sod), and heat shock protein 70 (hsp70) genes were altered, which were associated with oxidative damage and genotoxicity. The pesticides tested showed significant increase in DNA damage and micronucleus frequency, as well as oxidation. The expression levels of cat gene were significantly higher in the cypermethrin group, while the expression of hsp70 gene was significantly lower in glyphosate, cypermethrin, and the ternary mixture group compared to the negative control group.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Cui, Xintong Zhang, Kai Yin, Xue Qi, Yue Zhang, Jinxi Zhang, Shu Li, Hongjin Lin
Summary: The study revealed that the plasticizer DBP caused oxidative stress and inflammation leading to apoptosis in grass carp hepatocytes. The antioxidant TAX alleviated DBP-induced apoptosis, with simultaneous treatment showing better results. This research provides a theoretical basis for future in vivo studies on DBP toxicity and suggests potential methods to counteract its effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Li, Siming Huo, Jiayu Du, Xuliang Zhang, Jian Zhang, Qi Wang, Miao Song, Yanfei Li
Summary: This study demonstrated for the first time that DBP induces endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondrial damage, and pyroptosis in cardiomyocytes. It was found that DBP induces ER stress, increases mitochondrial-associated ER membrane, leading to mitochondrial damage, and activates mtROS production, ultimately causing heart damage.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paritosh Mondal, Pallab Shaw, Arpan Dey Bhowmik, Arindam Bandyopadhyay, Muthammal Sudarshan, Anindita Chakraborty, Ansuman Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study found that the combined exposure of arsenic and fluoride had minimal impact on the female zebrafish brain, with lower oxidative stress response and tissue damage, indicating an antagonistic effect between the two toxicants.
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Veterinary Sciences
Mehwish Faheem, Zainab Zahid, Nuno G. C. Ferreira
Summary: The study evaluated the toxic effects of DBP on grass carp, showing oxidative stress and damage to the liver and kidney. Integrated biomarker response analysis demonstrated that the most impacted organ was the kidney, followed by the liver and gills. Further research is needed to understand the effects of DBP on different organs in fish.
PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaole Wang, Jingwen Zhang, Chengbo Lu, Yu Liu, Xiao Yang, Kaixuan Hou, Zhongkun Du, Bing Li, Albert Juhasz, Lusheng Zhu
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of environmentally relevant concentrations of pyroxsulam to zebrafish embryos and adults, providing valuable data for assessing its effects on aquatic ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqiao Wang, Zhanjun Lv, Bing Han, Siyu Li, Qingyue Yang, Pengfei Wu, Jiayi Li, Biqi Han, Ning Deng, Zhigang Zhang
Summary: The study aimed to explore the adverse effects and potential mechanisms of DBP exposure on rat lungs, finding that DBP promoted inflammatory damage, increased apoptosis and oxidative stress, and upregulated inflammatory cytokines. Conversely, sulforaphane ameliorated the pulmonary damage induced by DBP.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Min Zhou, Youpu Cheng, Ying Zhang, Ziqi Liu, Minghao Zhang
Summary: The toxicity of flufiprole enantiomers to earthworms was evaluated by investigating the effect on antioxidative enzyme activity, DNA damage, and gene expression levels. The study found that different enantiomers had varying effects on the earthworms, with R-(+)-flufiprole showing the highest toxicity. Additionally, the antioxidative enzyme SOD could be an important biomarker for monitoring the risk of flufiprole enantiomers.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peipei Song, Chengye Sun, Jun Wang, Shiyun Ai, Shujun Dong, Jie Sun, Shuai Sun
Summary: In this study, a combined electrooxidation and electrocoagulation (EO-EC) reactor was used to treat Cu-EDTA wastewater, with parameters like current density, electrolyte, and NaCl concentration found to affect the treatment efficiency. Under specific conditions, high Cu-EDTA removal efficiency was achieved, possibly through the generation of various oxidation and mineralization products. Overall, the EO-EC process proved to be an effective method for treating Cu-EDTA contaminated wastewater.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lin Liu, Yu-Ping Yang, Gui-Lan Duan, Jun Wang, Xian-Jin Tang, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: The addition of citric acid was found to significantly enhance arsenic mobilization in contaminated paddy soils, while also inhibiting further transformation. Moreover, it enriched bacteria associated with arsenic and iron reduction processes.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baihui Shi, Chao Cheng, Yuanqing Zhang, Zhongkun Du, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Jinhua Wang, Bing Li
Summary: The emerging contaminants PHCZs have been detected globally in soils and sediments, showing dioxin-like toxicity. This study investigated the degradation of 3,6-DCCZ in soil, finding transformation to 3-CCZ and changes in soil bacterial community structure due to exposure. The results suggest that exposure to 3,6-DCCZ affects soil microbial processes related to nitrification, nitrogen fixation, denitrification, carbon dioxide fixation, and hydrocarbon degradation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lingxi Han, Tong Liu, Kuan Fang, Xianxu Li, Xiangwei You, Yiqiang Li, Xiuguo Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated indigenous functional microbial communities associated with the degradation of chloroacetamide herbicides in soil. Biodegradation was found to be the main process for the degradation of ACE, S-MET and their enantiomers, with specific bacterial genera like Amycolatopsis and Saccharomonospora playing key roles in the preferential degradation of the S-enantiomers.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zikun Dong, Xiaojing Yan, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Chenyu Li, Wenjie Zhang, Shengfang Wen, Young Mo Kim
Summary: This study isolated a bacterium Bacillus cereus H38 that can use sulfamethazine (SMZ) as its only carbon source, and investigated the effects of environmental factors on the biodegradation of SMZ. The results showed that the maximum degradation rate of SMZ was achieved under the conditions of an initial SMZ concentration of 5 mg/L, pH of 7.0, temperature of 25 degrees C and inoculation amount of 5%. The study also identified possible intermediates and proposed two degradation pathways.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingsong Wang, Huanshun Yin, Suo Wang, Jun Wang, Shiyun Ai
Summary: Bi/BiOCl/Bi2O2CO3 heterojunction with enhanced photocatalytic activity was prepared via one-step hydrothermal process under the synergistic catalysis of Ni2+, showing promising application potential in environmental remediation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peipei Song, Nan Jiang, Kaiqu Zhang, Xianxu Li, Na Li, Youai Zhang, Qian Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study used zebrafish as a model to investigate the ecotoxicological effects of DBP, revealing oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in zebrafish liver. The results suggest that DBP poses significant potential risks to aquatic organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youai Zhang, Zhongkang Yang, Xianxu Li, Peipei Song, Jun Wang
Summary: This study revealed the toxic mechanism of DINP on earthworms, including its effects on ROS levels, MDA content, and antioxidant enzyme activity, as well as its impact on the gut bacteria of earthworms and surrounding soil bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianxu Li, Na Li, Can Wang, Anyu Wang, Wenjia Kong, Peipei Song, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in protected agriculture soils and assessed their potential health risks to humans. The results showed that DEHP and DBP were the most abundant PAEs found in the soils, while DMP and DEP were not detected. Health risk assessment revealed that children have higher health risks compared to adults.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangfeng Yao, Jingwen Zhang, Can Wang, Qian Wang, Xianxu Li, Dexin Zhang, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the toxic effects of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) on pakchoi (Brassica campestris L.), a typical vegetable crop. DBP exposure reduced the emergence of pakchoi and inhibited plant growth, pigmentation, and quality. DBP also induced oxidative damage, with increased reactive oxygen species levels and activation of antioxidant enzymes. Furthermore, DBP directly interacted with antioxidant enzymes at the molecular level. This study provides important information on the risk of DBP toxicity to vegetable crops.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nan Jiang, Jun Wang, Qian Wang, Baikerouzi Baihetiyaer, Xianxu Li, Zhongkang Yang, Mingsheng Li, Huimin Sun, Xianqiang Yin
Summary: This study investigated the toxic effects of chronic propofol exposure on adult zebrafish and found that it impairs cognitive and memory function, increases reactive oxygen species levels, and causes DNA damage in the brain. The study also emphasized the importance of antioxidant enzymes and detoxification enzyme system in combating oxidative stress. These findings are significant for understanding the toxicological effects of propofol on aquatic organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohui Ji, Xiangfeng Yao, Xianxu Li, Lusheng Zhu, Jinhua Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental concentrations of atrazine on the soil microbial community. The results showed that the number of culturable bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes decreased significantly with the increase of atrazine concentration, showing a certain dose-effect relationship. Overall, this study demonstrates that atrazine has a certain influence on soil microorganisms and provides an objective assessment of the ecological risk of atrazine to soil microorganisms.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
