Article
Agricultural Engineering
M. Orive, M. Cebrian, J. Amayra, J. Zufia, C. Bald
Summary: An integrated valorisation scheme of olive pomace was developed in this study, including polyphenol extraction and continuous anaerobic digestion of dephenolised two-phase olive pomace. Economic feasibility assessment showed that this method is attractive, with a Net Present Value (NPV) of 1,493,234 and Internal Return Rate (IRR) of 12.8%.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Georgios Manthos, Dimitris Zagklis, Constantina Zafiri, Michael Kornaros
Summary: Olive mill wastewater is a significant waste stream in Mediterranean countries and its uncontrolled disposal causes environmental issues. This study evaluates the environmental impact of anaerobic digestion of three-phase olive mill wastewater for energy production. The results show that the proposed method outperforms baseline scenarios, but digestate utilization raises concerns about terrestrial acidification and water eutrophication.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Alicia Paz, Carlo Solisio, Attilio Converti, Alessandro Alberto Casazza
Summary: Currently, there are limited sustainable alternatives for managing exhausted olive pomace (EOP), a hazardous waste from olive oil production. This study examined the use of organosolv pretreatment to enhance anaerobic digestion (AD) of EOP, either alone (mono-AD) or in co-digestion with sewage sludge (co-AD), in a pilot-scale reactor. It was found that shortening the acclimation phase improved methane production, with a specific productivity of 575.15 LCH4 kgVS-1 d-1. Although mono-AD outperformed co-AD in terms of biogas specific productivity, both strategies achieved similar levels of methane yield and biodegradability. The study highlights the potential of organosolv pretreatment to enhance AD and achieve zero waste in the olive oil sector.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yasmim Arantes da Fonseca, Nayara Clarisse Soares Silva, Adonai Bruneli de Camargos, Silvana de Queiroz Silva, Hector Javier Luna Wandurraga, Leandro Vinicius Alves Gurgel, Bruno Eduardo Lobo Baeta
Summary: This study investigated the production of biobased volatile fatty acids (VFAs) from pretreated olive mill solid waste (OMSW). Different hydrothermal pretreatment conditions and anaerobic digestion systems were evaluated, with significant impacts on the microbial community and VFA production profile. The study highlights the potential of using OMSW for sustainable VFA production and the importance of understanding the influence of pretreatment and digestion conditions on the process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Georgios Manthos, Dimitris Zagklis, Melina Papapanou, Constantina Zafiri, Michael Kornaros
Summary: The increasing production of agro-industrial organic residues, particularly in the production of olive oil, poses a serious environmental concern. In this study, composting of olive pomace, olive leaves, and dewatered anaerobic sludge was conducted, and the best results were obtained with a 95:5% ratio of olive pomace to olive leaves. However, the final product did not meet the compost quality criteria in terms of E. coli levels, suggesting the need for further improvement.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Patrick Tai, Ruth Spierling, Jennifer Carroll, Stephanie Jung
Summary: Olive cake, a byproduct of olive oil production, has high organic and polyphenol content, making it a potential environmental threat and limiting its use as animal feed. However, it can be a good source for biomethane production due to its polysaccharide content. This study compared two strategies to maximize biomethane production and found that both enzymatically pretreated and destoned olive cakes produced similar amounts of methane. The digestate recovered from anaerobic digestion of olive cake also has potential as a soil amendment.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Salih Sozer
Summary: Energy is strategically important for all countries. The use of new energy and renewable energy resources should be expanded to ensure the long-term utilization of limited energy resources. Organic residues produced in agricultural areas and agro-industrial activities can be converted into useful energy by evaluating biomass resources and bringing them into the economy.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malika Bargaoui, Salah Jellali, Ahmed Amine Azzaz, Mejdi Jeguirim, Hanene Akrout
Summary: This research introduces a new method for treating olive mill wastewater sustainably, involving impregnation of OMW onto wood and electrocoagulation treatment. The method effectively reduces COD and ion content, with the potential to convert the biomass produced into biofuel and biochar. Pre-treating OMW and then using electrocoagulation with mild steel electrodes achieves a high COD removal efficiency and significantly reduces energy consumption, improving the treated effluent quality for reuse in olive tree irrigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
E. Jimenez-Paez, A. Serrano, J. Purswani, D. Correa-Galeote, J. Cubero-Cardoso, F. G. Fermoso
Summary: The adaptability of the microbial community in the anaerobic fermentation process of olive mill solid waste (OMSW) was found to be correlated with the production of VFAs under different pH conditions. Neutral conditions led to minimal VFA accumulation, while acidic conditions resulted in a more complex VFA profile and a shift in microbial composition. Alkaline conditions exhibited higher VFA accumulation, primarily in the form of acetic acid.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nozha Abid, Fatma Karray, Imen Kallel, Mariam Slim, Abdellatif Barakat, Najla Mhiri, Mohamed Chamkha, Sami Sayadi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of biochar addition on anaerobic digestion of olive mill wastewater with different initial chemical oxygen demand loads. It was found that adding biochar increased methane yield and mitigated volatile fatty acid accumulation. Additionally, biochar supplementation improved microbial community diversity and abundance of potential genera involved in direct interspecies electron transfer. These findings suggest that biochar could be a promising alternative for improving anaerobic digestion of olive mill wastewater at a large scale.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed Aboelfetoh, Amro Hassanein, Mohamed Ragab, Mohamed El-kassas, Ezzat R. Marzouk
Summary: This study investigated the renewable energy and digestate qualities produced from olive mill waste (OMW) treatment using anaerobic digestion (AD) at different temperatures and ratios with dairy manure (DM). The results showed that a mixture of OMW, DM, and inoculum (IN) at 55 degrees C produced the highest methane yield, and the concentration of the digestate also affected faba bean growth.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Georgios Manthos, Dimitris Zagklis, Vasiliki Papavasileiou, Nektaria Anastasia Gkountou, Zinovia Saita, Constantina Zafiri, Michael Kornaros
Summary: Olive mill effluents are a significant waste stream in Mediterranean countries and their uncontrolled disposal without treatment has adverse environmental and social impacts. Anaerobic digestion has been extensively researched for treating various waste streams, and its advantages include energy and fertilizer production. This study optimized the organic loading rate of anaerobic UASB digesters processing olive mill effluents, reaching a maximum of 5-6 gCOD/LR/d without pretreatment. The acclimatization of inoculum to the effluents also improved phenols degradation inside the reactor to 59%.
Article
Thermodynamics
Gi-Beom Kim, Roent Dune A. Cayetano, Jungsu Park, Yura Jo, Seong Yeob Jeong, Myung Yeol Lee, Ashok Pandey, Sang-Hyoun Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of thermal pretreatment on anaerobic digestion of dewatered sludge. The results showed that thermal pretreatment at 140 degrees C for 3 h achieved the highest biomethane yield. The study also found that thermal pretreatment promoted the growth of hydrolytic bacteria and enhanced the interspecies transfer of H-2 and electrons. The most economical pretreatment condition was determined to be 60 degrees C for 3 h.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raida Karray, Wiem Elloumi, Rihab Ben Ali, Slim Loukil, Mohamed Chamkha, Fatma Karray, Sami Sayadi
Summary: A novel combined biological process involving anaerobic digestion, ultrafiltration, and microalgae cultivation was proposed for olive mill wastewater treatment, achieving high-efficiency COD and pollutant removal as well as valuable microalgae biomass production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Isaac Volschan Junior, Ronei de Almeida, Magali Christe Cammarota
Summary: The debate on adapting sewage treatment objectives to circular economy and sustainability concepts has intensified, with a focus on promoting more efficient energy and resource use in wastewater treatment. Anaerobic digestion has become a viable technology for producing renewable energy, particularly through the generation of biogas in sewage treatment units and anaerobic sludge digestion. Recent advances in technology for inducing biogas generation in anaerobic digesters, including pretreatment methods and co-digestion, are discussed in terms of mechanisms, advantages, drawbacks, and technical and economic aspects. Biological pretreatment and co-digestion are identified as more promising strategies in terms of efficiency and costs.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
G. Mancini, A. Luciano, D. Bolzonella, F. Fatone, P. Viotti, D. Fino
Summary: This paper discusses the quantitative evaluation of applying industrial symbiosis to regions with underutilized Waste-to-Energy processes, in order to maximize resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. By utilizing a holistic approach, potential synergies between wastewater treatment, WtE, and Anaerobic Digestion processes can be exploited to achieve the EU's 2035 target, reduce landfilling, and lower wastewater treatment costs, making reclaimed water a sustainable alternative.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alice Botturi, Federico Battista, Marco Andreolli, Filippo Faccenda, Salvatore Fusco, David Bolzonella, Silvia Lampis, Nicola Frison
Summary: This study investigated the production of PHA-rich microbial biomass as a novel feed additive in aquaculture using bio-based VFAs obtained from acidogenic fermentation of agricultural residues. The economic analysis showed potential for higher benefits compared to biogas production through anaerobic digestion.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
G. Chinellato, F. Battista, D. Bolzonella, C. Cavinato
Summary: An innovative layout promoting the use of small, decentralised AD plants was proposed in this study, aiming to achieve stable processing and efficient gas production by treating high solid content source-separated OFMSW in a single-stage reactor.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Rosaria Boni, Simone Marzeddu, Fabio Tatti, Massimo Raboni, Giuseppe Mancini, Antonella Luciano, Paolo Viotti
Summary: The study conducted two laboratory tests to verify the suitability of Italian commercial biochar as an adsorbing material for arsenic in groundwater. While the results aligned with previous literature, they also showed that using a large amount of biochar does not necessarily improve efficiency. Additionally, factors such as the origin and grain size of the biochar can affect the efficiency of adsorption.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Davide Bertasini, Renato Leal Binati, David Bolzonella, Federico Battista
Summary: The increase in human population has led to a higher demand for protein, and Single Cell Proteins (SCPs) are a mixed protein source that can meet the food needs of animals and humans. This study explored the production of Saccharomyces cerevisiae as SCPs for animal feeding, using effluent from candy production and agricultural digestate as growth mediums. The results showed that aerobic conditions and a dilution rate of 0.50 d(-1) optimized both biomass productivity and protein content. The obtained SCPs were suitable as a feed supplement for fish and monogastric animals, but not for pets due to lower amino acid concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesca Andrei, Giuseppe Sappa, Maria Rosaria Boni, Giuseppe Mancini, Paolo Viotti
Summary: The behavior of zero-valent iron nanoparticles in groundwater is unknown and may require large quantities for field-scale application. Laboratory experiments showed that the nanoparticles have their own motion influenced by gravity and injection phase, rather than fluid flow.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Afshin Dovlatabadi, Elahe Hasannejad Estiri, Moslem Lari Najafi, Alireza Ghorbani, Hossein Rezaei, Maryam Behmanesh, Ensieh Momeni, Abdolmajid Gholizadeh, Antonio Cristaldi, Giuseppe Mancini, Ahmad Alahabadi, Mohammad Miri
Summary: This study evaluated the concentration of PTEs in soil and crops irrigated with effluents, finding variations in bioaccumulation factors of PTEs in different crops, with As showing the highest hazard quotient in Okra. The overall health risk was highest in Okra compared to Watermelon.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giulia Grisolia, Debora Fino, Umberto Lucia
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of producing biomethane from rice straw through anaerobic digestion and introduces the concept of "rice straw barrel" as a metric approach to assigning economic value to this waste. The improvement in sustainability by using rice straw barrels is analyzed based on a new indicator called the Thermodynamic Human Development Index (THDI).
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milad Adel, Chiara Copat, Gea Oliveri Conti, Fahimeh Sakhaie, Zahra Hashemi, Giuseppe Mancini, Antonio Cristaldi, Margherita Ferrante
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the levels of trace elements in two species of fish in the southwest of the Caspian Sea, and assess the potential risks to human health. The results showed that the Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) for both children and adults was below 1, indicating a relatively low risk associated with the consumption of these fish.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Marco Gottardo, David Bolzonella, Giulia Adele Tuci, Francesco Valentino, Mauro Majone, Paolo Pavan, Federico Battista
Summary: Dairy products, olive oil, and wines are popular food products that generate significant amounts of by-products, which can be recycled and utilized. In addition, there is a high potential for bio-refining the organic waste stream generated in urban areas to produce organic acids and polyesters.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo, Francesca Demichelis, Giuseppe Mancini, Tonia Tommasi, Debora Fino
Summary: This study compares the extraction of rice bran oil using isopropanol extraction and ultrasound-assisted extraction. The results show that ultrasound-assisted extraction is not only faster but also has less environmental impact.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
G. Mancini, F. Palmeri, G. Benina, S. Cacciola, A. Luciano, D. Fino
Summary: This study found that using spent fluid catalytic cracking catalyst (FCCSC) as a reagent can effectively stabilize hazardous wastes containing heavy metals by reducing molybdenum leaching and minimizing waste final mass, resulting in reduced treatment costs, landfill volume requirements, and environmental burden.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo, Nicola Cavallini, Francesca Demichelis, Francesco Savorani, Giuseppe Mancini, Debora Fino, Tonia Tommasi
Summary: This work focuses on optimizing the production of omega-3 rich oil from tuna viscera using the Alcalase enzyme. Through the use of experimental design, life cycle analysis, and principal component analysis, the best combination of pH, enzyme/substrate ratio, and reaction time was determined. The study found that the duration of the hydrolysis and electricity consumption had the greatest impact on the environmental sustainability of the process.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giuseppe Mancini, Simone Cappello, Giuseppe De Marco, Tiziana Cappello, Maria Maisano, Rosalba Gornati, Massimiliano Scalici, Antonella Luciano, Paolo Viotti, Debora Fino
Summary: This study combines traditional chemical characterization with simultaneous biological evaluation to assess the efficiency and sustainability of soil washing on Hg-contaminated sediment. Different extracting agents were compared for their efficiency in removing Hg from contaminated sediments. Biological evaluation through histological, immunohistochemical, and enzymatic analysis showed significant differences in tissue alteration and functional integrity between organisms in contact with contaminated and restored sediments.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Federico Battista, Giuseppe Strazzera, Francesco Valentino, Marco Gottardo, Marianna Villano, Mariana Matos, Fernando Silva, Maria. A. M. Reis, Joan Mata-Alvarez, Sergi Astals, Joan Dosta, Rhys Jon Jones, Jaime Massanet-Nicolau, Alan Guwy, Paolo Pavan, David Bolzonella, Mauro Majone
Summary: 50.3 million tons of waste are generated annually at urban level in the EU-27, with sewage sludge, organic fraction of municipal solid wastes (OFMSW), and food industrial wastewaters being the major types of waste produced. OFMSW and sewage sludge account for 28% and 23% of the EU-27 waste streams, respectively. Due to their high nutrient content, they are suitable substrates for producing biofuels and bio-based products in a biorefinery loop.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
