Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiao-Yuan Lv, Guan-Ping Jin, Ding-Kun Yuan, Yan-Feng Ding, Peng-Xing Long
Summary: Copper hexacyanocobaltate was electro-deposited on amino-graphene-coated indium-tin-oxide glass to form a multifunctional heterogeneous catalyst, which was utilized to establish a novel heterogeneous photo-electro-Fenton-like system capable of generating hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radical simultaneously. The system showed high productivity of hydroxyl radicals and efficient degradation of levofloxacin in neutral media.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Puthiya Veetil Nidheesh, Clement Trellu, Hugo Olvera Vargas, Emmanuel Mousset, Soliu Oladejo Ganiyu, Mehmet A. Oturan
Summary: Combination of electro-Fenton process with other advanced oxidation processes is effective for water and wastewater treatment. These combined processes can enhance the mineralization efficiency and reduce operational cost and toxicity of treated wastewater. However, they also present challenges such as increased side reactions and energy requirements.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yameng Ma, Xiao Huang, Qi Han, Jianghua Yu, Fengjiao Yu, Jia Zhu
Summary: The study investigated the decomplexation of Cu-EDTA using a three-dimensional electro-Fenton (3D-EF) system. The results showed that the 3D-EF system exhibited high pollutant removal efficiency in a wide pH range, achieving optimal Cu-EDTA removal efficiency of 90.95% under specific conditions.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiabei Wang, Shizhen Li, Qiyue Qin, Chuang Peng
Summary: This study presents a novel reagent-free electro-Fenton process achieved solely with oxygen and electricity through sequential dual-cathode electrocatalysis. The process demonstrates efficient decolorization and TOC removal towards organic dyes with high reusability and low operation costs, showcasing a commercially viable example of pollution control through green chemistry principles.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Moussa Mbaye, Pape Abdoulaye Diaw, Olivier Maurice Aly Mbaye, Nihal Oturan, Mame Diabou Gaye Seye, Clement Trellu, Atanasse Coly, Alphonse Tine, Jean-Jacques Aaron, Mehmet A. Oturan
Summary: The electro-Fenton process was used to efficiently degrade and mineralize the fungicide thiram, with the study finding that using a BDD anode resulted in higher mineralization efficiency compared to a Pt anode, leading to almost complete removal of organic carbon from the thiram solution.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peipei Song, Chengye Sun, Jun Wang, Shiyun Ai, Shujun Dong, Jie Sun, Shuai Sun
Summary: In this study, a combined electrooxidation and electrocoagulation (EO-EC) reactor was used to treat Cu-EDTA wastewater, with parameters like current density, electrolyte, and NaCl concentration found to affect the treatment efficiency. Under specific conditions, high Cu-EDTA removal efficiency was achieved, possibly through the generation of various oxidation and mineralization products. Overall, the EO-EC process proved to be an effective method for treating Cu-EDTA contaminated wastewater.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luwei Wang, Chenliu Tang, Pengfei Huang, Xiang Hu, Zhirong Sun
Summary: A novel metal-organic framework-derived N-doped cathode Fe/Cu-C40 0Ar was successfully synthesized for the degradation of ceftazidime (CAZ) in a heterogeneous electro-Fenton system. The Fe/Cu-C40 0Ar cathode exhibited high electrocatalytic activity and stability, achieving a CAZ removal efficiency of 99.5 +/- 0.4% within 120 min. The study proposed the degradation pathway of CAZ and assessed the environmental friendliness of the degradation process using Ecological Structure Activity Relationships (ECOSAR) software. This research provides a promising cathode material for the electrocatalytic degradation of antibiotic wastewater in heterogeneous electro-Fenton system.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Carlos Dante Gamarra-Guere, Dawany Dionisio, Gessica Oliveira Santiago Santos, Marcos Roberto Vasconcelos Lanza, Artur de Jesus Motheo
Summary: Endocrine disruptors, such as MeP, are persistent pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. Among various advanced oxidation processes, electro-Fenton was found to be the most effective method for degrading MeP efficiently and quickly, outperforming other alternatives.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhipeng Luo, Mingtao Liu, Diyong Tang, Yao Xu, Honghua Ran, Jing He, Ke Chen, Jie Sun
Summary: In this study, a facile self-sacrificial template route was used to synthesize heteroatom-doped porous biochar, which exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic activity for H2O2 production and Fe2+ regeneration. The biochar cathode achieved high H2O2 selectivity, efficient H2O2 activation rate, and effective degradation of various organic contaminants within a short time. The electro-Fenton system showed good stability and versatile applicability for organic pollutants remediation in different surface water matrices.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kaixuan Wang, Xin Qin, Peike Cao, Shuo Chen, Hongtao Yu, Xie Quan
Summary: An integrated electrocatalytic process combining electrochemical anodic oxidation (AO) with cathodic electro-Fenton (EF) was proposed to boost refractory pollutant removal over a broad pH range. The process showed high efficiency and stability in actual wastewater treatment, meeting the discharge standard for sewage treatment plants in China.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fangfang Xuan, Zihao Yan, Zhirong Sun
Summary: The study focused on a novel heterogeneous catalyst (Fe-Ce-LDH/13X) for the removal of organic pollutants, particularly diuron, in the heterogeneous electro-Fenton process. Doping with Ce improved the performance of the catalyst and led to the successful degradation of diuron. The process not only effectively degraded organic pollutants but also reduced toxicity.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ling Yang, Chen Chen, Ruiyu Bao, Zhegang Huang, Wenzhong Wang, Chen Zhang, Jianxin Xia, Junfeng Geng, Hua Li
Summary: Heterogeneous electro-Fenton (HEF) reaction is an efficient process for degrading and mineralizing refractory organic pollutants in water. The study shows that Pd nanoparticles dispersed in carbon black exhibited excellent performance in this process by stabilizing reactive species and increasing their yield. The Pd/C@CF composite was proven to be pH independent, stable, and recyclable for potential applications in wastewater treatment.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Soumaya Rezgui, Mouna Ghazouani, Latifa Bousselmi, Hanene Akrout
Summary: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of using single and sequential electro-Fenton and electrocoagulation processes for treating tannery wastewater. The hybrid 2 h EF-5 h EC process achieves (88.1 +/- 4.8)% COD removal rate and total elimination of Cr, meeting the allowable discharge limits. The analysis of other parameters reveals a significant reduction in electric energy consumption. The XRD analysis of the precipitate and sludge provides insights into their potential valorization or reuse.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manh Hai Tran, Hoai Chau Nguyen, Thanh Son Le, Viet Anh Dung Dang, The Ha Cao, Cao Khai Le, Trung-Dung Dang
Summary: An electro-Fenton system, using a Pt gauze anode and a commercial carbon felt cathode, was employed for in situ generation of hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals, and regenerating ferrous catalyst to degrade glyphosate in water. The study found that the degradation of glyphosate followed pseudo-first-order kinetics, with a maximum removal rate of 91.91% achieved under specific conditions such as current density, pH, catalyst concentration, and initial glyphosate content. The mineralization efficiency was calculated to be 81.65%, with the remaining percentage consisting of intermediates produced during the electro-Fenton process.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jing Ding, Miao Jiang, Guanshu Zhao, Liangliang Wei, Sining Wang, Qingliang Zhao
Summary: The study developed a process coupling electrocoagulation with an electro-Fenton-like process for the treatment of leachate concentrate, showing potential in removing organics and ammonia efficiently. Most of the fulvic acid and humic acid-like substances were removed with the treatment effectiveness following the order coupled process > electro-Fenton-like process > electrocoagulation process.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shichao Tian, Zhenghua Zhang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shichao Tian, Zhenghua Zhang, Xihui Zhang, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shichao Tian, Juan Wu, Xihui Zhang, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov, Zhenghua Zhang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shichao Tian, Xihui Zhang, Zhenghua Zhang
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shichao Tian, Xihui Zhang, Zhenghua Zhang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized MoS2/NOMC composite with enhanced performance, showing efficient desalination performance driven mainly by the capacitor-controlled process and exhibiting excellent regeneration capability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Jiao, Zhiyong Zhou, Shichao Tian, Zhongqi Ren
Summary: This study successfully prepared theophylline-molecularly imprinted polymers using the molecular imprinting technique for selective extraction of theophylline from wastewater. The synthesized THP-MIPs showed good adsorption capacity and thermal stability, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 14.55 mg g(-1). The results also indicated the THP-MIPs had good selectivity and reusability in the presence of competing molecules.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shichao Tian, Yuming Tu, Jianjie Chen, Gaoyan Shao, Zhiyong Zhou, Zhongqi Ren
Summary: The research demonstrated that using CuFe2O4/ACF cathode and RuO2/Ti anode for EC oxidation of phenol can significantly improve the removal efficiency. By adding persulfate (PS), the oxidation efficiency of phenol can be further increased, reaching a maximum removal efficiency of 97% under optimal conditions. By analyzing the effects of various parameters on the removal efficiency of phenol, the optimal treatment conditions were identified.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuming Tu, Jianjie Chen, Gaoyan Shao, Yixin Qu, Fan Zhang, Shichao Tian, Zhiyong Zhou, Zhongqi Ren
Summary: This paper reports on an ozone oxidation catalyst Al2O3-PDA-CaxOy for the advanced treatment of salty wastewater. The catalyst showed good degradation effects with a higher COD removal than commercial catalysts. The results also revealed that the structure and morphology of the catalyst were preserved, indicating its potential application prospects.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhongqi Ren, Hui Yu, Xiaojia Wu, Weidong Liu, Fan Zhang, Shichao Tian, Zhiyong Zhou
Summary: This work investigates the application of two switchable solvents, [DBU][Im] and [TMG][Im], for the separation of toluene from n-heptane. It is found that [TMG][Im] is more effective at lower toluene content. The effects of extraction time, solvent dosage and molar fraction of toluene on separation performance and reusability are studied, showing that [TMG][Im] has good stability and reusability. Furthermore, the mechanism of reversible phase-change extraction process with [TMG][Im] is explored.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuming Tu, Gaoyan Shao, Wenjing Zhang, Jianjie Chen, Yixin Qu, Fan Zhang, Shichao Tian, Zhiyong Zhou, Zhongqi Ren
Summary: In this study, heterogeneous ozone oxidation technology was successfully applied to oxidize and degrade printing and dyeing wastewater. A metal oxide catalyst, gamma-MnO2/AC, was prepared and shown to exhibit good chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal and reusability. The catalyst also demonstrated excellent degradation of the secondary biochemical effluent of printing and dyeing wastewater.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhongqi Ren, Xiaojia Wu, Hui Yu, Fan Zhang, Shichao Tian, Zhiyong Zhou
Summary: The selective extraction of toluene from toluene/n-heptane mixtures using deep eutectic solvents (DESs) was investigated. The optimal extraction agent was found to be EmimCl:1,3-dimethylurea (2:1). The feasibility of using DESs for toluene separation was confirmed, and the effects of various factors on toluene selectivity were determined. The obtained liquid-liquid equilibrium data were fitted to a non-random two-liquid model.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bolun Yu, Denan Li, Qianqian Zhu, Shufan Yao, Lifeng Zhang, Yanshuo Li, Zhenxin Zhang
Summary: This study successfully improved the catalytic activity of a zeolitic octahedral metal oxide by incorporating a single zinc species into its micropore. The zinc incorporation achieved a high ethane conversion rate and ethylene selectivity. Mechanism study showed that the isolated zinc site played a crucial role in activating oxygen and ethane, as well as stabilizing intermediates and transition states.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoqi Liu, Hao Fei, Jian Wang, Ting Guo, Fangyang Liu, Zhuangzhi Wu, Dezhi Wang
Summary: This work successfully synthesized a high-performing S-enriched MoS2 catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), demonstrating high activity and selectivity. The synergistic effect of the 1T phase and bridging S22- species was shown to play a positive role in NRR performances, and DFT calculations revealed the mechanism behind the improved performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Xia, Lele Zhao, Xi Chen, Zhihong Ye, Zhihong Zheng, Qiang He, Ignasi Sires
Summary: This study presents a modified gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) for highly efficient and stable H2O2 electrosynthesis by using trace polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS). DFT calculations provide an in-depth understanding of the roles of PMHS functional groups.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kwangchol Ri, Songsik Pak, Dunyu Sun, Qiang Zhong, Shaogui Yang, Songil Sin, Leliang Wu, Yue Sun, Hui Cao, Chunxiao Han, Chenmin Xu, Yazi Liu, Huan He, Shiyin Li, Cheng Sun
Summary: Different B-doped rGO catalysts were synthesized and their 2e- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance was investigated. It was found that the 2e- ORR selectivity of B-doped rGO was influenced by the B content and oxygen mass transfer conditions. The synthesized catalyst exhibited high 2e- ORR selectivity and was capable of degrading organic pollutants continuously.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Lv, Lin Lei, Qi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Li Yin, Huiqing Fan, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Monoclinic phase La2Ti2O7 and orthorhombic phase Bi4Ti3O12 are widely used in photocatalysis due to their layered crystal structure. The electronic structures of these phases play a crucial role in their photocatalytic activity. Heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere introduces more oxygen vacancies into the S-scheme heterojunction, leading to enhanced NO removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Choe Earn Choong, Minhee Kim, Jun Sup Lim, Young June Hong, Geon Joon Lee, Keun Hwa Chae, In Wook Nah, Yeomin Yoon, Eun Ha Choi, Min Jang
Summary: In this study, the synergistic effect between argon-plasma-system (AP) and catalysts in promoting the production of reactive species for water remediation was investigated. By altering the oxygen vacancies concentration of CeO2/Bi2O3 catalyst, the production of hydrated electrons was stimulated for PFOA removal. The results showed that the built-in electric field in the Bi/Ce0.43 interface enhanced electron migration and eaq- generation, leading to improved PFOA removal efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yushan Wu, Di Xu, Yanfei Xu, Xin Tian, Mingyue Ding
Summary: Efficient synthesis of primary amines from carbonyl compounds was achieved via reductive amination using Ru@NC-Al2O3 as a catalyst, exhibiting high activity and selectivity under mild conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yilan Jiang, Peifang Wang, Tingyue Chen, Keyi Gao, Yiran Xiong, Yin Lu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Dawei Wang
Summary: By controlling the content of Co and Ni in Co1-xNixFe2O4, the production of O-1(2) from H2O2 can be regulated. NiFe2O4, with the lowest lattice distortion degree, can efficiently produce O-1(2) as the dominant reactive oxygen species. The system also exhibits significant resistance to water matrix interference.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Feng, Donglian Li, Hao Dong, Song Xie, Yaping Miao, Xuming Zhang, Biao Gao, Paul K. Chu, Xiang Peng
Summary: In this study, MoO2/Mo2N heterostructures were prepared by regulating the coordination of Mo atoms. The electrocatalyst exhibits high current density and excellent stability for hydrogen evolution reaction.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia-Cheng E. Yang, Min -Ping Zhu, Daqin Guan, Baoling Yuan, Darren Delai Sun, Chenghua Sun, Ming-Lai Fu
Summary: This study successfully modulated the electron configuration and spin state of millimetric metal catalysts by adjusting the support curvature radius. The electronic structure-oriented spin catalysis was found to affect the degradation of pollutants, providing new insights for the design and production of highly active, reusable, and stable catalysts.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Zhong, Su Tang, Wenbin Huang, Wei Liu, Huinan Zhao, Lingling Hu, Shuanghong Tian, Chun He
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient photocatalyst for the elimination of CH3SH was developed by engineering different crystal facets and coupling them with PHI. Cu (111)/PHI exhibited the highest elimination efficiency and showed good stability and reusability. The enhanced surface electron pump effect and effective adsorption mechanisms were revealed through comprehensive characterizations and DFT calculations.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feifei Yang, Tianyu Zhang, Jiankang Zhao, Wei Zhou, Nicole J. Libretto, Jeffrey T. Miller
Summary: A Ni3Sn intermetallic nano particle was found to have geometrically isolated Ni sites that could selectively cleave C-O bonds in biomass derivatives. This nano particle showed high activity and selectivity towards 2-methylfuran, unlike Ni nanoparticles that produced other unwanted products derived from the aromatic rings.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Qiao, Di Liu, Anquan Zhu, Jinxian Feng, Pengfei Zhou, Chunfa Liu, Kar Wei Ng, Hui Pan
Summary: This study reveals that surface evolution plays a crucial role in enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of transition metal oxides for electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (e-NO3RR). Incorporating nickel into Co3O4 can promote surface reconstruction and improve the adsorption of intermediates and reduce energy barriers, leading to enhanced catalytic performance. The reconstructed cobalt-nickel hydroxides (CoyNi1_y(OH)2) on the catalyst's surface serve as the active phase.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Song, Yang Shi, Zelin Wu, Bingkun Huang, Xinhao Wang, Heng Zhang, Peng Zhou, Wen Liu, Zhicheng Pan, Zhaokun Xiong, Bo Lai
Summary: This study explores the discriminative activities and mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in peroxy compounds via single-atom catalysts (SACs) with higher coordination numbers (M-N5). The atomic catalyst (Fe-SAC) with Fe-N5 as the active center was constructed, effectively activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS), peroxydisulfate (PDS), and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The study demonstrates the degradation efficiencies of acyclovir are related to the O-O bond length in different peroxy compounds, and reveals the discriminative mechanisms for activation of O-O bond in different Fenton-like systems.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangzhuo He, Hong Qin, Ziwei Wang, Han Wang, Yuan Zhu, Chengyun Zhou, Ying Zeng, Yicheng Li, Piao Xu, Guangming Zeng
Summary: A dual-metal-organic framework (MOF) assisted strategy was proposed to construct a magnetic Fe-Mn oxycarbide anchored on N-doped carbon for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. The FeMn@NC-800 catalyst exhibited superior activity with almost 100% degradation of sulfamethazine (SMZ) in 30 minutes. The study provided insights for the rational design of high-performance heterogeneous catalysts and proposed a novel nonradical-based catalytic oxidation for environmental cleaning.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
