Article
Energy & Fuels
Rich David Ortiz-Olivares, Diego Ramon Lobato-Peralta, D. M. Arias, Jude A. Okolie, Ana Karina Cuentas-Gallegos, P. J. Sebastian, Adriana Reyes Mayer, Patrick U. Okoye
Summary: In this study, corncob was used as a raw material to produce activated carbon with high specific capacitance and energy storage performance by adjusting the impregnation ratio and activation temperature.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soliman El-Hout, Sayed Y. Attia, Saad G. Mohamed, S. M. Abdelbasir
Summary: The study evaluates activated carbon (AC) generated from leather waste for supercapacitor applications, showing high specific capacitance and electrochemical cycle stability. The AC samples, produced through carbonization and chemical activation, exhibit porosity and a maximum surface area of 381 m2 g-1. The research introduces a new concept of 'waste to value-added products', suggesting solid leather waste-derived carbons as a potential source for low-cost energy storage supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ao Wang, Kang Sun, Ruting Xu, Yunjuan Sun, Jianchun Jiang
Summary: A novel self-catalytic activation approach was developed for the preparation of hierarchically porous carbon from rotten potato wastes. The carbon exhibited high BET surface area, optimal hierarchically porous structure, and good conductivity. This approach also offers a promising strategy for cleaner production of advanced activated carbon derived from other biomass wastes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Zhang, Yuzuo Wang, Zhijun Qiao, Xuewen Yu, Dianbo Ruan
Summary: The study successfully recovered electrode powder from waste supercapacitors and regenerated activated carbon through chemical activation, restoring specific surface area and enhancing electrochemical performance for potential applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Shashank Sundriyal, Vishal Shrivastav, Hong Duc Pham, Sunita Mishra, Akash Deep, Deepak P. Dubal
Summary: This review focuses on the development of electrode materials for supercapacitors using bio-wastes, highlighting the influence of different precursors on surface characteristics and the surface modification methods. The supercapacitive properties of activated carbons derived from various feedstocks are systematically summarized, and future challenges and directions for research in this area are discussed.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guosai Jiang, Jun Guo, Yanzhi Sun, Xiaoguang Liu, Junqing Pan
Summary: This study transforms waste pyrolytic carbon black (CBp) into porous carbon through acid-base combined treatment and KOH activation process, and applies it as electrode material for supercapacitors, demonstrating higher specific surface area and specific capacitance performance than traditional CBp, thus improving energy storage efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V Thirumal, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, G. Dineshkumar, M. Ganesan, Saad H. Alotaibi, Dhayalan Velauthapillai
Summary: This study explored a facile synthesis of chemical and thermal activation of biomass tea-waste materials, developing a porous activated carbon material with good morphological structures and transparent layered nanosheets. It showed excellent electrochemical performance and is a promising active material for high-energy supercapacitor applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ming Shi, Yanfei Xin, Xinxing Chen, Kunyang Zou, Weitao Jing, Junjie Sun, Yuanzhen Chen, Yongning Liu
Summary: Porous activated carbon material derived from anthracite through KOH activation exhibits a large specific surface area and porous structure, making it suitable for electrode materials in supercapacitors and symmetric capacitors. The material shows high specific capacity, energy density, and superior cyclic stability, broadening the horizon of electrode materials for specialized hybrid supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jiwon Kim, Chanyeong Park, Hoyoung Park, Jeehoon Han, Jechan Lee, Sung-Kon Kim
Summary: This study utilized pyrolysis to reclaim value from cattle manure, transforming it into pyrolytic gas, pyrolytic liquid, and porous carbon material. The carbon material was used to create a supercapacitor electrode with high specific capacitance and long cycle life. The upcycling process not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also generates heat and energy.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jessica D. Ortiz-Gonzalez, Ferley A. Vasquez, Franky E. Bedoya-Lora, Oscar A. Vargas, Jorge A. Calderon
Summary: Asphaltene, a waste product from the oil industry, was refined and processed to obtain carbon materials for supercapacitors. Carbon electrode materials were successfully fabricated by thermal treatment using melamine foam as a template and KOH activation. The effect of different synthesis parameters on the materials' morphological and electrochemical performance was investigated. Results showed that an optimized material, with specific capacitance of 112 F g-1 and specific energy of 8.6 W h kg -1, was obtained by using a KOH: asphaltene weight ratio of 3:1, homogenization time of 1 h, and thermal treatment at 700 degrees C for 0.5 h.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Beichen Xue, Zichen Wang, Yanchao Zhu, Xiaofeng Wang, Rui Xiao
Summary: This study successfully prepared rice husk-derived porous carbon sheets with high surface area and excellent electrochemical performance through salt activation method. During the preparation process, rice husks were continuously converted into xylose and lignin/silica nano-spheres, achieving comprehensive utilization of rice husks.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guangfa Zheng, Zicheng Huang, Zhi Liu
Summary: This study focuses on the preparation of N/P/O co-doped HPCs using beet pulp and fly ash, with fly ash acting as a pore-forming template. The optimal sample, BFC-2, shows exceptional specific capacitance and high energy densities in different electrolytes, as well as excellent rate retention and cycling durability. This approach offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly, and profitable method for producing HPCs for high-performance supercapacitors, aligning with the green energy principle of waste-to-wealth.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ramachandran John Wesley, Subramanian Sowmya, Arulappan Durairaj, Romiyo Justinabraham, Vijendran Vijaikanth, Asir Obadiah, Samuel Vasanthkumar
Summary: In this study, waste sanitary pad biomass was successfully converted into carbon material through one-step simultaneous carbonization and activation. The prepared biomass derived activated carbon electrode exhibited a large surface area and high specific capacitance, performing well in a high alkaline electrolyte. These findings suggest that activated carbon from renewable biowaste is a prospective candidate for high-performance supercapacitor electrodes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ayinla Ridwan Tobi, John Ojur Dennis
Summary: The lignocellulosic composite activated carbon prepared through physical and chemical activation methods showed better performance in supercapacitors compared to those fabricated using liquid electrolytes, with higher specific energy density and lighter weight. In addition to the improved performance, the solid-state electric double layer capacitor allows for miniaturization, flexibility, and mitigates liquid electrolyte leakage.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shengshang Lu, Wensheng Yang, Min Zhou, Liren Qiu, Benfu Tao, Qian Zhao, Xinhai Wang, Li Zhang, Quan Xie, Yunjun Ruan
Summary: Porous carbon material doped with nitrogen and oxygen was synthesized from mango seed waste through high-temperature carbonization and KOH activation. The resulting material exhibited high surface area, specific porosity, and excellent electrochemical performance, making it a low-cost and accessible option for energy conversion and storage systems.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anita Samage, Mahaveer Halakarni, Debasis Ghosh, S. K. Nataraj
Summary: This article reports a simple process to convert Hibiscus cannabinus into a multi-functional carbon material for energy and environmental applications. The carbon material prepared at 800 degrees Celsius demonstrated the optimum combination of specific surface area, residual functional groups, and pseudo-capacitance contribution, resulting in a high specific capacitance. Furthermore, the symmetric supercapacitor made from this carbon material exhibited high power density and cyclic stability, and the carbon material also showed excellent adsorption capacity and reusability for contaminated water treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manohara Halanur Mruthunjayappa, Nataraj Sanna Kotrappanavar, Dibyendu Mondal
Summary: This review article provides an overview of the advances and latest trends in solvothermal carbonization synthesized using ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and eutectic salts as feedstock and/or solvents. It focuses on the unique properties of the carbon formation mechanism, large scale production advantages over conventional hydrothermal carbons, and applications in energy storage, water purification, and catalysis.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sagar Varangane, Chandra Shobha Vennapoosa, Amritanjali Tiwari, Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj, Taraka Prabhu Yendrapati, Ujjwal Pal
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have advanced research in photocatalysis by altering their structure for visible light absorption. This study focuses on synthesizing Cu-doped ZIF-8 photocatalysts using a metal ion exchange method and characterizing them through spectroscopic and electrochemical studies. The Cu@ZIF-8 (CDZ-20) photocatalyst exhibited significantly enhanced light-harvesting ability and hydrogen generation rate.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ashesh Mahto, Mahaveer Annappa Halakarni, Ashok Maraddi, Glenita 'Souza, Anita A. Samage, Utpal G. Thummar, Dibyendu Mondal, S. K. Nataraj
Summary: This work focuses on the recovery and conversion of cellulose acetate polymer from waste cigarette filters into semi-permeable membranes. The recycling process involved solvent washing, dissolution, filtration, and reprecipitation. The membranes fabricated from the recovered polymer showed excellent dye/salt separation performance and steady performance when tested with real industry effluent.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sachin M. Shet, Pranav Bharadwaj, Meena Bisht, Matheus M. Pereira, Sarath Kumar Thayallath, Veeresh Lokesh, Gregory Franklin, Nataraj Sanna Kotrappanavar, Dibyendu Mondal
Summary: The existence of numerous biomolecules in biological fluids leads to the phenomenon of macromolecular crowding, which is essential to maintain the active conformation of proteins. In this study, double helical DNA is used as a biomacromolecular crowding system to package cytochrome c (Cyt C), resulting in significantly enhanced catalytic activity and stability. The main interactions between DNA and Cyt C are electrostatic and hydrogen bonding. Furthermore, DNA-based macromolecular crowding media can effectively stabilize proteins against various stresses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Omar Penunuri-Miranda, Miguel Olivas-Martinez, Jose Alberto Ibarra-Espinoza, Rosalva Josefina Rodriguez-Cordova, Karol Yesenia Hernandez-Giottonini, Daniel Fernandez-Quiroz, Paul Zavala-Rivera, Armando Lucero-Acuna
Summary: The spatiotemporal temperature distributions of polypyrrole nanoparticles under NIR irradiation were evaluated, and it was found that the temperature profiles were concentration-dependent while the pH increase had only a slight effect. A model was also developed to determine the exposure time and concentration doses for different tissues and cells in photothermal applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Glenita Bridget D'Souza, Anshu Kumar, Smitha Kamath, Ashok Shrishail Maraddi, Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of functionalized inter-penetrated biomaterial mesh composites (FMCs) as an effective method for the rapid removal of hazardous heavy metals and emerging pollutants. The optimized composition of the FMCs showed high adsorption capacity for Cr6+, F-, and a series of emerging pollutants. The study also investigated the practical use and robustness of the composite materials in a continuous filtration mode, showing high retention efficiency for various pollutants.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mahaveer A. Halakarni, Veerababu Polisetti, Anita A. Samage, Ashesh Mahto, Anna J. Svagan, Mikael S. Hedenqvist, Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj
Summary: Selective and self-cleaning nanofiltration membranes were designed with iron aminoclay nanoparticles incorporated in a piperazine-based polyamide active layer supported on an ultrafiltration PAN substrate. These membranes exhibited low contact angles, high water flux, and enhanced selectivity for molecular separation, making them suitable for industrial wastewater treatment and selective separation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anita Samage, K. Pramoda, Mahaveer Halakarni, Nataraj Sanna Kotrappanavar
Summary: In this study, a ternary deep eutectic solvent (DES) was used as the reaction medium, reducing agent, template, and source for the preparation of cobalt manganese oxide (CoMnO) at room temperature. The hydrogen-bonding interaction between DES and manganese precursors allowed for a rapid conversion of CoMnO nanostructures, which was controlled with the addition of water. The synthesis of CoMnO structures at different reaction times resulted in variations in morphology, pore structure, surface area, and electrochemical properties.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Prahlad Yadav, Nataraj Sanna Kotrappanavar, Pooja B. Naik, Hemanth Kumar Beere, Ketaki Samanta, Naveen S. Reddy, Jari S. Algethami, Mohammed Jalalah, Farid A. Harraz, Debasis Ghosh
Summary: In this study, a high-performance rechargeable zinc ion battery with a laser-scribed carbon-supported electrodeposited zinc anode and vanadium oxide cathode was fabricated. The electrodeposited zinc anode showed excellent stability over 500 hours of testing. By replacing the aqueous electrolyte with a solid-state electrolyte, the cycle stability of the battery was significantly improved. The solid-state planar battery exhibited high initial capacity and impressive cycle stability over 5500 cycles.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ashok Maraddi, Mahaveer Halakarni, M. Manohara Halanur, S. K. Nataraj
Summary: Recently, there has been increasing attention on biopolymer based thin film composite (TFC) membranes due to their sustainability. However, biopolymers are prone to fouling, making long-term use and recycling a challenge for industrial applications. This study aims to develop an anti-fouling membrane with self-cleaning ability using multifunctional nanocomposites to extend its shelf life. An iron-based metal organic framework (Fe-MOF) incorporated crosslinked chitosan-based loose nanofiltration membrane was developed for selective filtration of solute and wastewater treatment. The optimized membrane demonstrated high rejection rates for dyes and low rejection rates for MgSO4, making it a promising candidate for wastewater treatment.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahaveer A. Halakarni, Anita Samage, Ashesh Mahto, Veerababu Polisetti, S. K. Nataraj
Summary: This study utilized a biopolymer-based forward osmosis (FO) membrane and an easily recoverable draw solution (DS) to simultaneously recover high-quality water and value-added products from industrial wastewater. The combination of a chitosan membrane with FO and an easily recyclable mixture of EDTA-2Na and Triton X-100 micelles as the DS achieved a dewatering efficiency of 86.92%. The compatible membrane and DS exhibited excellent retention of organic pollutants in the chosen real-world wastewater. Long-term tests demonstrated the stability and high retention capability of the system. The recovered sludge was carbonized and used as electrode material in a supercapacitor with good performance.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
K. N. Mahadevaprasad, D. S. Aditya, Glenita D'Souza, Anshu Kumar, S. K. Nataraj
Summary: In this study, a zirconium(IV)-chitosan@agar biofoam was successfully synthesized and characterized. The biofoam showed high adsorption capacity for fluoride and hexavalent chromium, and demonstrated good removal efficiency in a dynamic flow method.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sarath Kumar Thayallath, Sachin M. M. Shet, Meena Bisht, Pranav Bharadwaj, Matheus M. M. Pereira, Gregory Franklin, S. K. Nataraj, Dibyendu Mondal
Summary: In this study, a simple approach to fabricate protein nanoconstructs using cytochrome C (Cyt C), silk nanofibrils (SNF), and choline dihydrogen phosphate ionic liquid (IL) was presented. The modified IL-Cyt C nanoconstruct (Cyt C + SNF + IL) showed significantly increased peroxidase activity (2.5 to 10-fold) compared to unmodified Cyt C and exhibited enhanced catalytic activity and stability under harsh conditions, suggesting its potential as a suitable protein packaging strategy.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)