Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jaeyoung Seon, Yuhoon Hwang
Summary: Researchers have developed a copper/copper oxide-immobilized filter-type adsorbent for efficient iodide anion removal, exhibiting fast adsorption kinetics and high adsorption capacity, with high selectivity for iodide.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xin Li, Danlin Zeng, Zhiyong He, Ping Ke, Yongsheng Tian, Guanghui Wang
Summary: Efficient and recyclable magnetic chitosan microspheres (MCMs) were synthesized for removing iodide from nuclear wastewater. MCMs demonstrated high removal potential for iodide anions under different conditions and showed good regeneration and reusability.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chun-Hui Gong, Zhi-Ying Li, Kai-Wei Chen, Ao-Tian Gu, Peng Wang, Yi Yang
Summary: A HKUST-1 derivative composite based on LDH was synthesized to efficiently adsorb iodide anions in aqueous solutions. HKUST-1@Cu/Al-LDH maintained the desirable characteristics of both Cu/Al-LDH and HKUST-1, while Cu2O@Cu/Al-CLDH maintained the morphology of HKUST-1@Cu/Al-LDH, with its iodine anions absorption mechanism being chemical adsorption. Cu2O@Cu/Al-CLDH exhibited a significantly higher adsorption capacity than previously reported Cu-based adsorbents, with an adsorption capacity of 240.7 mg g(-1) at pH 3, taking about 240 min to reach adsorption equilibrium. Therefore, Cu2O@Cu/Al-CLDH is a promising adsorbent for removing iodide anions from aqueous solutions.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen-Ze Li, Jing Li, Hong-Tian Zhao, Xiao-Sa Zhang, Yu Liu, Zhi-Tong Liu, Hong-Xin Fu, Jian Luan
Summary: Organic dye pollutants are harmful to the environment, but a study has successfully synthesized two-dimensional Cu-based coordination polymers that can selectively adsorb and photodegrade dyes from water solutions. These new materials show high adsorption capacity and photocatalytic activity.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu Xiangkun, Liu Kun, Li Zhipeng, Zhao Yulu, Shen Jinyou, Mao Ping, Sun Aiwu, Jiang Jinlong
Summary: The Cu@PAL composite material, utilizing the excellent traits of palygorskite, successfully loaded copper nanoparticles, demonstrating high adsorption efficiency and capacity for removing I- anions, with strong oxidation resistance and stability due to the copper stored in the PAL structure.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jakkapon Phanthuwongpakdee, Sandhya Babel, Tatsuo Kaneko
Summary: Several bio-based adsorbents containing cations were evaluated for the removal of radioactive iodide in water, with iron-alginate, hazelnut shells, and sacha inchi shells showing potential for effective adsorption. The adsorption process was mainly physical in nature, with the adsorbents binding iodide through electrostatic forces on their surfaces. These bio-based adsorbents can be applied in industrial effluents in natural water environments, demonstrating I- adsorption capabilities under various conditions.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abhishek Nayak, Shanon Viegas, Harshini Dasari, Nethaji Sundarabal
Summary: In this study, Cu-BDC and Cu-BDC derived metal oxide were used for the removal and oxidation of asphaltenes. The results showed that Cu-BDC had a higher adsorption capacity than Cu2O, while Cu2O was more successful at catalyzing the oxidation reaction.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Elise des Ligneris, Andrea Merenda, Xiao Chen, Jingshi Wang, Bernt Johannessen, Nicholas M. Bedford, Damien L. Callahan, Ludovic F. Dumee, Lingxue Kong
Summary: This study focused on the growth of copper/copper oxide nanocrystals within nanofiber scaffolds, achieved by thermal reduction of poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers cross-linked with copper(II) acetate. The copper-based nanofibers (CuNFs) showed potential for various applications, such as efficient removal of arsenic(V).
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Youngkyun Jung, Ung Su Choi, Young Gun Ko
Summary: Prussian blue (PB) has been known for its selective sequestration of radioactive cesium ions due to its cage size similar to cesium ions. In this study, securely anchored PB nanocrystals on the surface of millimeter-sized porous polyacrylamide (PAAm) spheres (PB@PAAm) have been prepared, showing efficient cesium adsorption capacity and high selectivity against interference ions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liying Jiang, Ke Li, Lingen Xia, Jiajun Gao, Lu Tang, Yanbo Jia
Summary: In this study, hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) was used to treat hyperaccumulator biomass and produce high-quality hydrochar for water treatment. The results showed that low reaction temperature and acid addition facilitated the removal of heavy metals from the solid phase and reduced their leaching risk. After KOH modification, the adsorption performance of the hydrochar was significantly improved, making it an efficient absorbent for Cd(II) removal from wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haixin Zhang, Mingze Zhu, Xiaoyu Du, Sihan Feng, Naoto Miyamoto, Naoki Kano
Summary: This study investigated the use of geomaterials for the removal of Cs from aqueous solutions. Fly ash-based geomaterials showed promising Cs adsorption capacity and could be a practical option for treating Cs in wastewater. The immobilization of Cs in geomaterials was also explored from a chemical perspective, indicating a potential for the treatment and disposal of nuclear-contaminated waste.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinyu Zhou, Pin Mao, Huiran Jin, Wanxia Huang, Aotian Gu, Kaiwei Chen, Shan Yun, Jing Chen, Yi Yang
Summary: This paper proposes a co-gelation method to obtain Cu/Al2O3 aerogels with a high specific area, which exhibit a hierarchical porous structure and contain a high proportion of Cu. The fabricated Cu/Al2O3 aerogel shows an ultrahigh adsorption capacity and a fast adsorption equilibrium time for iodide anions. It can selectively capture iodine anions even in the presence of high concentrations of competing ions, and operates in a wide pH range without causing secondary pollution. This work demonstrates the great potential of low-cost Cu/Al2O3 aerogels for eliminating radioactive iodine anions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingni Yu, Yingju Yang, Jing Liu, Junyan Ding, Junying Zhang
Summary: A highly-efficient sorbent, Cu-In spinel-type sulfides, was synthesized through a hydrothermal synthesis and showed excellent mercury removal performance at low temperatures. The mercury removal efficiency significantly improved as the Cu proportion increased, with CuInS2 sorbent reaching 99.6% removal efficiency at 125 degrees C. The study demonstrated a potential for applying CuxIn2-xS2 sorbents to capture gaseous mercury at low temperature.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chun-Hui Gong, Zhi-Ying Li, Kai-Wei Chen, Ao-Tian Gu, Peng Wang, Yi Yang
Summary: Due to the critical importance of capturing radioiodine from aquatic environments, developing efficient adsorbent materials for capturing iodide ions in aqueous solutions is needed. This study proposed a technique using Ag@Cu-based MOFs for removing iodide. The characterization and batch adsorption experiments showed successful incorporation of Ag in Cu-C and high adsorption capacity of the 5% Ag@Cu-C material. Mechanism investigations revealed the role of Cu0 and Ag in capturing the iodide ions. These findings highlight the potential of Ag@Cu-based MOFs as effective adsorbents for iodine anions removal in radioactive wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Andrea Doman, Bekassyl Battalgazy, Gabor Dobos, Gabor Kiss, Zhandos Tauanov, Krisztina Laszlo, Antonis A. Zorpas, Vassilis J. Inglezakis
Summary: The adsorption technique is widely used in water purification, and this research focuses on the iodide removal performance of two high-surface-area carbon aerogels. The results show that both aerogels have outstanding adsorption capacity and their surface chemistry plays a distinct role in the removal. The study also found that the kinetics of iodide removal followed a first-order reaction with different half-lives for each aerogel.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Yang, Nisar Ali, Muhammad Bilal, Adnan Khan, Farman Ali, Ping Mao, Lingli Ni, Xiaoyan Gao, Kun Hong, Kashif Rasool, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: This review focuses on the efficient separation of oil/water emulsions using various membrane materials with different wetting properties, highlighting the versatility and potential of superwetting membranes. It also discusses the emerging areas of superhydrophobic/superoleophilic and superhydrophilic/superoleophobic systems, as well as the chemical methods for effective oil/water separation. Additionally, the review provides detailed explanations of membrane base materials and their application in oil/water and hydrocarbon contaminated water separation.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arif Nawaz, Adnan Khan, Nisar Ali, Ping Mao, Xiaoyan Gao, Nauman Ali, Muhammad Bilal, Hammad Khan
Summary: The ternary ferrites-based visible light photocatalyst Fe2Zn0.5Cu0.5O4-CM (CZF-CM) prepared by co-precipitation method showed high efficiency in degrading dye-loaded wastewater. Analysis of the nanoparticles' crystallite size, elemental composition and morphology indicated their effectiveness in environmental remediation. The study also compared the photocatalytic efficiency of ternary ferrites with binary ferrites, highlighting the superior performance of the former in wastewater treatment processes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xijun Ma, Yiming Zhou, Shiqi Gu, Su Mei, Guyue Zhu, Min Yu, Yiqing Wu, Yuhe Ping, Kun Hong, Jing Zhang, Ping Mao, Zhengyan Wu
Summary: In this study, the synergistic method of photocatalyst graphitic carbon nitride (CN) and electron beam irradiation (EB) was used to degrade highly toxic Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and methyl orange (MO). The results showed that the efficiency of the synergistic system was significantly higher than that of single methods, especially under acidic conditions. However, the efficiency decreased as the liquid depth increased.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xinyu Zhou, Huiran Jin, Aotian Gu, Xiao Li, Lei Sun, Ping Mao, Yi Yang, Shijie Ding, Jing Chen, Shan Yun
Summary: The preparation of humidity-control materials with eco-friendly and economical process has been studied. The composite aerogels showed low density, good mechanical properties, and excellent humidity adjustment ability. The materials can maintain indoor ambient humidity without additional energy supply.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Siqi Tong, Dan Chen, Ping Mao, Xinbai Jiang, Aiwu Sun, Zhixiang Xu, Xiaodong Liu, Jinyou Shen
Summary: The optimal ratio of magnetic hydrochar prepared in the anaerobic system achieved a significant degradation effect on AO7, improving the activity and stability of sludge in the system, realizing the redox of Fe(III)/Fe(II) through the enrichment of dissimilatory iron-reducing bacteria, and promoting microbial community diversity and ecological stability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huiran Jin, Xinyu Zhou, Yawei Gu, Chenye Dai, Shan Yun, Ping Mao, Guofeng Guan, Jing Chen
Summary: In this study, a hydrophobic composite foam with a hierarchical structure was developed, exhibiting high-temperature thermal stability and excellent flame retardancy. The foam showed promising application prospects in fire prevention, with low smoke emission and potential guidance for developing low-smoke flame-retardant materials.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xinyu Zhou, Huiran Jin, Qianning Shen, Wanxia Huang, Jiahui Li, Yuan Liang, Ping Mao, Yi Yang, Shan Yun, Jing Chen
Summary: This study presents a simple and scalable approach to construct monolithic Pal/Al2O3 composite aerogels using solvothermal treatment instead of traditional solvent replacement, which remarkably shortened the preparation time. The obtained Pal/Al2O3 composite aerogels demonstrate the integrated properties of low density, low thermal conductivity, good mechanical properties, and good heat resistance. By modifying the surface of the composite aerogels using gas-phase modification method, stable superhydrophobicity is achieved.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaojie Zhang, Xiangjia Xie, Jinlong Jiang, Wenbin Jiang, Ping Mao, Xiaoyan Gao, Kailong Zhang, Mei Wu
Summary: In this work, one-dimensional and hierarchical porous structural amorphous carbon nanotubes were synthesized as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, which exhibited high specific capacitance, excellent rate performance, and ultra-long cycling lifespan.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kaiwei Chen, Peng Wang, Aotian Gu, Elvis Djam Miensah, Chunhui Gong, Ping Mao, Yan Jiao, Kai Chen, Ying Liu, Yi Yang
Summary: By loading ZIF-8 nanocrystals onto Bi2S3 nanorods, a novel core-shell Bi2S3 nanorods loaded ZIF-8 nanocrystals (BZ) nanocomposite with high specific surface area and excellent iodine adsorption capacity was synthesized.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Elvis Djam Miensah, Aotian Gu, Lowell Toku Kokuloku, Kaiwei Chen, Peng Wang, Chunhui Gong, Ping Mao, Kai Chen, Yan Jiao, Yi Yang
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the strategies used to enhance the functionality and performance of MOFs and their derived materials for radioiodine capture, emphasizing the need to fabricate these materials into more stable modes and optimize synthesis methods to overcome practical application challenges.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Elvis Djam Miensah, Lowell Toku Kokuloku, Aotian Gu, Kaiwei Chen, Peng Wang, Chunhui Gong, Ping Mao, Kai Chen, Yan Jiao, Yi Yang
Summary: In this study, a facile in situ Cu-ZnO decorated carbon material was developed for efficient adsorption of volatile iodine. The material exhibited high adsorption capacity and exceptional recovery and reusability, suggesting its potential as a promising adsorbent for volatile iodine.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Elvis Djam Miensah, Lowell Toku Kokuloku, Aotian Gu, Kaiwei Chen, Peng Wang, Chunhui Gong, Ping Mao, Kai Chen, Yan Jiao, Yi Yang
Summary: Despite its importance in the nuclear industry, the uncontrolled use and/or accidental release of iodine in the environment pose serious threats to human health and wildlife. This study reports on the excellent and highly efficient capture of iodine by ultra-porous carbon derived from ZIF (JUC-160). The ultra-porous carbon showed unprecedented iodine capture properties with high uptake capacities in both aqueous and vapor phases.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Aotian Gu, Peng Wang, Kaiwei Chen, Elvis Djam Miensah, Chunhui Gong, Yan Jiao, Ping Mao, Kai Chen, Jinlong Jiang, Ying Liu, Yi Yang
Summary: Based on two different topologies of MOFs, core-shell bimetallic MIL-101/ZIF-67(x) (M/Z(x)) materials were successfully synthesized for the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) self-decomposition in order to degrade 2-chlorophenol. The M/Z(x) exhibited not only the advantages of single-metal MOFs such as high surface area and pore volume, but also superior catalytic performance. Further investigation revealed that the catalytic degradation of 2-chlorophenol was promoted by the synergistic effect of cobalt and iron active sites in M/Z(x), which enhanced the Co2+/Co3+ redox cycle. Radical and non-radical pathways contributed to the degradation, with singlet oxygen (O-1(2)) playing a predominant role in the non-radical pathway. Sulfate radical (SO4 center dot-) and hydroxyl radical ((OH)-O-center dot) also accelerated the degradation process.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhihui Wang, Suhao Yan, Zongyuan Yang, Yujie Zou, Jin Chen, Chunchen Xu, Ping Mao, Shijie Ding, Jing Chen, Xueping Zong, Tianshi Qin, Mao Liang
Summary: Developing a coplanar n-extended backbone using large coplanar tetrathienopyrrole (TTTP) building block is crucial for achieving high hole transport capability and thermal stability for hole-transporting material (HTMs). Two novel linear organic HTMs (WH01 and WH02) constructed with TTTP show improved hole extraction/transport capacity and compatibility with either planar or twisted donor, leading to power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of around 21% in perovskite solar cells. The TTTP-based molecules demonstrate promising potential as HTMs for achieving highly efficient and stable PSCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Zhang, Jianhui Wang, Fukun Zhu, Ping Mao, Zhengyan Wu, Kun Hong
Summary: In this study, a modification method of bentonite by electron beam irradiation was proposed to enhance the adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution. The modified bentonite showed improved dispersibility and achieved a maximum adsorption capacity of 97.3% at an optimal irradiation dose of 22 KGy. Low pH conditions and the concentration of Cr(VI) were found to affect the adsorption efficiency.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
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)