Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Fengkun Bai, Hanning Li, Xu Jing, Chunying Duan
Summary: In this research, CdS nanoparticle-doped metal-organic frameworks (CdS@DUT-52) with different contents were synthesized using a solvothermal method. UV-vis spectroscopy and photoelectrochemical testing proved that CdS@DUT-52 possesses strong light absorption ability and effective electron-hole separation properties. CdS@DUT-52 was used to trigger the photooxidation of amines, sulfides, and alcohols in the presence of air or oxygen, resulting in considerable yields of corresponding imines, sulfoxides, and aldehydes compared to a single component.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuwei Ma, Guangtong Hai, Juming Liu, Jinxiao Bao, Yan Li, Ge Wang
Summary: Ni-doped CdS nanospheres loaded with Ni2P were prepared, and the doping and loading processes enhanced the transfer of photo-generated electrons and migration of photo-induced charge. The material showed a high hydrogen evolution rate under visible light.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Heng-Zhi Liu, Xiao Liu, Bo Li, Haiqiang Luo, Jian-Gong Ma, Peng Cheng
Summary: The study combines two different materials to construct a new photocatalytic system for efficient production of syngas from CO2 and water, offering sustainability and high efficiency.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bingkun Liu, Jinyang Li, Yajun Wu, Xiaole Han, Shurui Liu, Jingtao Zhang, Hengzhen Shi
Summary: In this study, Ni-doped TiO2 nanospheres decorated with silver plasmonic nanoparticles (Ni-TiO2/Ag) were successfully synthesized, showing significantly enhanced visible-light photocatalytic sterilization efficiencies towards Escherichia coli and Fusarium graminearum. The introduction of Ni doping and Ag nanoparticles increased visible light utilization and promoted the separation of electron-hole pairs, leading to highly efficient antimicrobial activities.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jie Zhou, Beibei Zhu, Lu Wang, Yan Bao, Guofeng Guan
Summary: A novel Z-scheme CdS/CeO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposite was synthesized by a solvothermal method and its photocatalytic activity for the degradation of phenol was evaluated. The nanocomposite exhibited remarkable photocatalytic activity with a degradation rate of 95 % in 180 min, surpassing that of pure CeO2 and CdS/CeO2. The enhanced photocatalytic ability is mainly attributed to the higher adsorption capacity of three-dimensional porous g-C3N4 and the three-dimensional space electric field formed by its complex with CdS and CeO2.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziqiang Zheng, Ting Wang, Fang Han, Qing Yang, Benxia Li
Summary: The research developed a three-component Ni/(Au@CdS) core-shell nanostructured photocatalyst, which achieved selective transformation of benzyl alcohol with high yields of hydrogen (H-2) and benzaldehyde. Furthermore, the study revealed the synergistic effect of plasmonic effect and metal cocatalyst in enhancing photocatalysis.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Prerna Attri, Preeti Garg, Moondeep Chauhan, Rajender Singh, Ramesh K. Sharma, Sandeep Kumar, Dong-Kwon Lim, Ganga Ram Chaudhary
Summary: Here, we presented the fabrication of well-crystalline metal-doped BiOCl nanoscale photocatalytic materials through solvothermal synthetic route. Ni doping significantly improved the photocatalytic and antibacterial behavior of BiOCl. The morphological study showed that different metal dopings led to the formation of nanosheet (Ni, Cd), nanoflower (Mo), and nanodisc (Co) morphologies, while Ni doping resulted in large size nanosheets with increased surface area and improved porous structure. The inclusion of Ni into BiOCl nanostructure shifted the band gap and reduced electron-hole recombination, contributing to its excellent photocatalytic performance. Additionally, Ni-BiOCl exhibited excellent photocatalytic antibacterial activity against S. aureus bacteria under visible light.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Asma M. Alenad, Muhammad Suleman Waheed, Salma Aman, Naseeb Ahmad, Abdul Rauf Khan, Rabia Yasmin Khosa, Mohd Zahid Ansari, Sajjad Ahmad Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Farid, Taha Abdel Mohaymen Taha
Summary: In this study, pure Fe2O3 and three different Ni-doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles with doping concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 15% were synthesized using an eco-friendly hydrothermal approach. The materials were characterized using various techniques, which confirmed the incorporation of Ni2+ ions into Fe2O3 and the reduction in particle size and aggregation. The Ni doping also resulted in a decrease in bandgap energy and an enhancement in photocatalytic activity. Among the samples, 10% Ni-doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles exhibited the highest methylene blue degradation after 100 minutes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Byung-Geon Park
Summary: In this study, TiO2 photocatalysts doped with metal ions and nitrogen were prepared using a sol-gel method. The N/Ni/TiO2 showed the highest photocatalytic activity and sterilization efficiency among the samples tested, due to its extended light absorption region and high optical intensity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sen Jin, Zuhao Shi, Huijuan Jing, Libo Wang, Qianku Hu, Deliang Chen, Neng Li, Aiguo Zhou
Summary: The study introduces a visible-light photocatalyst Mo2C-MXene/CdS, which exhibits a higher H-2 production rate compared to catalysts based on noble metals or other MXenes, along with favorable electronic structures for water splitting. This heterostructure provides an efficient reaction site for the hydrogen evolution reaction, making it a promising catalyst with ultrahigh performance to replace noble-metal catalysts.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xueling Zhu, Xiya Guo, Jinling Song, Pei Han, Guoxiang Xin, Ruifen Wang
Summary: A nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots decorated iodine bismuth oxide catalyst was prepared by a simple precipitation method, showing excellent degradation efficiency towards organic pollutants under visible light. The catalyst also exhibited potential in degrading a variety of other pollutants and was predicted to have promising practical applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peijing Guo, Shaoyu Yuan, Bingrong Guo, Siwei Li, Yongjun Gao
Summary: A CoO-CdS heterostructured photocatalyst CC-2-300 loaded with carbon derived from chitosan was synthesized. It exhibits a significantly enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate of 10.60 mmol g(cat)(-1) h(-1) under visible light irradiation, which is 7.21 times higher than that of pure CdS under the same conditions. This improvement is attributed to the formation of a direct Z-scheme heterojunction between chitosan-derived carbon supported CoO nanorods and CdS nanoparticles, which enhances carrier migration efficiency and reduces charge recombination on CdS.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhen Li, Tingting Ma, Xuan Zhang, Zhenghua Wang
Summary: In this study, In2Se3/CdS nanocomposite photocatalysts with varying CdS mass content were prepared, with the composition containing 85.25% CdS showing the highest hydrogen evolution activity. The formation of a heterojunction between In2Se3 and CdS, along with a step-scheme electron transfer route, contribute to the efficient separation of photogenerated electrons and holes, leading to enhanced hydrogen evolution activity and stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
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, Ceramics
S. Sankeetha, R. Muralidharan, N. Abirami, H. Leelavathi, S. Tamizharasan, A. Kumarasamy, R. Arulmozhi
Summary: The objective of this research is to synthesize novel Ni-BaTiO3/h-BN nanocomposites and analyze their properties using various techniques. The synthesized nanocomposites have an average particle size of 32 nm and a band gap of 2.43 eV. Photocatalytic treatment using Ni-BaTiO3/h-BN catalyst showed high degradation efficiency for textile effluent and crystal violet dye under visible light. The toxicity of the degraded textile effluent was reduced after photocatalytic treatment. The scavenger study revealed that holes (h+) played a major role in the degradation process. The Ni-BaTiO3/h-BN nanocatalyst proved to be effective and low-cost for degrading textile dye wastewater.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Maher Darwish, Ali Mohammadi, Navid Assi, Samer Abuzerr, Youssef Alahmad
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Saeid Yaripour, Saeed Nojavan, Mohammad Reza Khoshayand, Ali Mohammadi
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Roshanak Dolatabadi, Ali Mohammadi, Mostafa Baghani
Summary: The study focuses on the ion transport mechanism in electromembrane extraction (EME) and uses a 2D numerical simulation to analyze mass transfer behavior and analyte recovery. Factors such as initial analyte concentration, SLM thickness, applied potential, diffusion coefficient, and reservoir pH are considered as process variables. The model predicts that analyte diffusivity, distribution coefficient, and protonation levels in the solutions play key roles in EME.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roshanak Dolatabadi, Ali Mohammadi, Saeed Nojavan, Saeid Yaripour, Abbas Tafakhori, Mehrnoosh Shirangi
Summary: The article introduces and validates the use of electro-membrane extraction with high-performance liquid chromatography combined with UV detection for identifying antiepileptic drugs in biofluids. 3D printing is used to create custom caps for electrodes, allowing for device fabrication in different dimensions. The optimized method shows linear calibration plots, low detection limits, and satisfactory results in determining drug levels in plasma, urine, and saliva.
JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bahareh Feyzi-barnaji, Rassoul Dinarvand, Hamid Salehzadeh, Elham Arkan, Abdollah Salimi, Fatemeh Nili, Ali Mohammadi
Summary: A novel and sensitive electrochemical biosensor has been developed for the detection of anti-p53 autoantibody in human sera. The sensor, based on a nanocomposite support platform, demonstrated successful antibody detection by immobilizing p53 antigen and utilizing HRP and H2O2 in an indirect immunoassay. The biosensor showed promising stability, selectivity, and reproducibility, making it a potential platform for the development of other electrochemical biosensors.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Roshanak Dolatabadi, Ziba Gharehnazifam, Fatemeh Moraffah, Ali Mohammadi, Mostafa Baghani
Summary: This paper presents the first computational modeling of a miniaturized version of an electromembrane extraction setup to chip format. A two-dimensional numerical model is developed to study mass transport and recovery in on-chip EME. The impact of different factors on system recovery is predicted by the model.
TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Navid Assi, Lukas Nejdl, Kristyna Zemankova, Kristyna Pavelicova, Jaroslava Bezdekova, Mirek Macka, Vojtech Adam, Marketa Vaculovicova
Summary: This work presents a new method for the detection of thiols using ZnCd/S quantum dots with high sensitivity and selectivity. By optimizing key experimental parameters, lower detection limits and higher selectivity factors can be achieved.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roshanak Dolatabadi, Mohammadreza Zaheri, Shahriar Ebrahimi, Ali Mohammadi
Summary: This study introduces and validates an electromembrane extraction (EME) method for determining theophylline in plasma and urine using HPLC-UV analysis. Optimal conditions for extraction were determined through examination of various parameters, and a computational model was used to predict extraction recovery. Experimental results agreed with simulated results, showing a linear calibration curve in the range of 50-500 ng/ml with low relative standard deviation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdalqader Dyab, Maher Darwish, Fatema Al Rahal, Aoula Moustapha
Summary: A facile and novel potentiometric sensor was developed to quantitatively determine ondansetron hydrochloride in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms. The sensor displayed a Nernstian relationship and excellent performance, with a fast response time, low limit of detection, and long electrode lifetime. This electrode can be easily applied in scientific labs and the drug industry for routine analysis.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Samer Abuzerra, Amir Hossein Mahvic, Azzam Abuhabibe, Maher Darwishg
Summary: The freezing-melting process has the potential to be a low-energy method of desalination and can be used as a pretreatment for other desalination methods.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hossein Rostamian, Mohammad Nader Lotfollahi, Ali Mohammadi
Summary: The study aimed to enhance the dissolution rate of poorly water-soluble drug aspirin by producing micronized aspirin and aspirin/PEG4000 composite using the PPRGEL method. The technique was found to reduce the particle size of aspirin significantly, leading to faster dissolution rates of the composite. Additionally, it was observed that about 80% of aspirin in the composite was dissolved within the first 9.5 minutes, compared to 60 minutes for unprocessed aspirin.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bahareh Feyzi-barnaji, Behzad Darbasizadeh, Elham Arkan, Hamid Salehzadeh, Abdollah Salimi, Fatemeh Nili, Rassoul Dinarvand, Ali Mohammadi
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Saeid Yaripour, Shahriar Ebrahimi, Ali Mohammadi
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Bagheban, H. Karyab, M. Baghdadi, A. Mohammadi, B. Akbarpour, A. Keshtkar
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)