Article
Engineering, Environmental
Akbar Eslami, Mohammad Reza Khavari Kashani, Ahmad Khodadadi, Gamze Varank, Abudukeremu Kadier, Peng-Cheng Ma, Soheila Madihi-Bidgoli, Farshid Ghanbari
Summary: The study found that the sono-peroxi-coagulation (SPC) process performed best in treating pulp and paper wastewater, with high COD removal efficiency and biodegradability compared to other electro-chemical processes.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Ece Sayin, Okan Karatas, Ismail Ozbay, Erhan Gengec, Alireza Khataee
Summary: This study examined the efficiencies of coagulation, Fenton, and photo-Fenton procedures, and their combinations in the treatment of printing and packaging process wastewater (PPPW). The results showed that the combined coagulation and Fenton process is an important treatment alternative for reducing COD and TOC levels, meeting the wastewater discharge standards. The addition of UV sources to the Fenton process showed only a slight improvement in removal efficiency.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Seda Metin, Deniz Izlen Cifci
Summary: This study investigated the treatment of chemical industry wastewater by coagulation combined with Fenton or photo-Fenton oxidation processes. The coagulation with PAC achieved higher wastewater treatment compared to PACS and FeCl3 coagulants, while coagulation and Fenton oxidation showed efficient wastewater treatment with high COD, TOC, turbidity, and TSS removal. The application of photo-Fenton oxidation did not bring significant changes to the treatment.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yawei Li, Liwei Liu, Qizhan Zhang, Yi Su, Minghua Zhou
Summary: A hybrid EF and PC process using iron and DSA electrodes as anodes and NADE as the cathode was developed for the removal of 2,4-D herbicide. Under optimal conditions, nearly complete removal of 2,4-D was achieved within 30 minutes with a TOC removal rate of 71.9% and low electric energy consumption. Compared to traditional PC process, this hybrid process significantly reduces iron sludge generation.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Meng Wu, Minghao Xu, Jiaojiao Yang, Yun Wang, Bin Lu, Hui Liu, Rufen Chen
Summary: The elimination of pharmaceutical wastewater is of great environmental and ecological significance. In this study, a photo-assisted FeP/PDS system was constructed and effectively used to degrade antibiotics. It was found that both FeP and the Fe2O3/FeP hetero-structure on the surface of FeP particles played a role in activating PDS and removing organic pollutants.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Santosh D. Ashtaputrey, Pratibha S. Agrawal
Summary: Ionic liquids (ILs) are unique materials that can be used as solvents in industries, but their presence in wastewater can cause pollution. Finding efficient removal methods is crucial, and advanced oxidation process (AOP) is a significant technique. This review paper discusses the application and development of AOPs for the degradation of ILs and presents future perspectives.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Elisenda Pulido Melian, Dunia E. Santiago, Elena Leon, Jenifer Vaswani Reboso, Jose Alberto Herrera-Melian
Summary: Through the study of wastewater from a hotel in the south of Gran Canaria, Spain, we found that coagulation with iron (III) sulphate and Fenton processes could not meet the water reuse standards in Spain, while photo-Fenton and biological treatment showed good results in turbidity and COD removal. However, the effluent from the biological treatment did not meet the COD removal criteria, so a GAC filtration was used for post-treatment. The photo-Fenton process met the criteria for water reuse and the BF + GAC option had lower cost and environmental impacts.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zihao Cui, Peng Wang, Xiaolei Liu, Xizhuang Liang, Qianqian Zhang, Zeyan Wang, Zhaoke Zheng, Hefeng Cheng, Yuanyuan Liu, Ying Dai, Baibiao Huang
Summary: This study synthesized BiVO4@CuOx composite catalyst for efficient degradation of tetracycline through Fenton reaction assisted by light irradiation. Factors influencing degradation were investigated, and a new suggestion for designing photo assisted Fenton-like catalyst was proposed.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yawei Li, Liwei Liu, Qizhan Zhang, Yunping Tang, Minghua Zhou
Summary: Efficient removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxiacetic acid (2,4-D) was achieved through peroxi-coagulation (PC) using natural air diffusion electrode (NADE) as the cathode, leading to higher removal rates and lower energy consumption. Compared to electro-Fenton (EF), PC overcame pH limitations and showed more stable performances, making it a cost-effective alternative for treating organic wastewater.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Antonio Faggiano, Marco De Carluccio, Antonino Fiorentino, Maria Ricciardi, Raffaele Cucciniello, Antonio Proto, Luigi Rizzo
Summary: This study investigated the use of UVC or sunlight assisted photo-Fenton like process (PFI) using iron(III) iminodisuccinate (Fe-IDS) as catalyst as a post-treatment method for olive mill wastewater (OMW) in a Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR). The MBBR effectively reduced BOD5 and COD by 97% and 91% respectively, but was less effective (57%) in total phenols (TPHs) removal. PFI was optimized for TPHs removal, with UVC driven PFI achieving higher removal compared to sunlight driven PFI. Under optimized conditions, the UVC driven process achieved a TPHs removal of 99% with a final concentration of 0.07±0.01 mg/L.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asaad Olabi
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of classical Fenton (CF) and modified Fenton (MF) processes, as well as photo-Fenton processes, in treating wastewater from pulp and paper mills. The chemical oxygen demand (COD) was used as a measure of treatment efficiency. Optimum parameters were determined for each process, and the addition of ultrasound (US) to enhance treatment efficiency was examined. The results showed that the combination of photo-Fenton and ultrasound was effective in treating effluent from pulp and paper mills, achieving high COD removal rates and improved water treatment efficiency.
WATER AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Chen Wang, Peng Shi, Zhaobo Wang, Rui Guo, Junhua You, Hangzhou Zhang
Summary: This paper reviews the progress in FeOOH-based catalysts for treating organic wastewater using the photo-Fenton process. It analyzes the various crystalline phases and properties of FeOOH, and systematically explores the challenges and future research directions in FeOOH-mediated photo-Fenton for organic wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gui Yang, Yujun Liang, Zhuoran Xiong, Jian Yang, Kun Wang, Zikang Zeng
Summary: Photo-Fenton as an advanced oxidation technology has been proven to be a multifunctional strategy for environmental remediation. In this study, a novel Ce4O7 modified Bi4MoO9 (C-BMO) Photo-Fenton heterojunction catalyst with in-built dual redox centers was successfully synthesized. The catalyst exhibited significantly enhanced degradation rate for tetracycline compared to pristine Bi4MoO9 and Ce4O7, mainly due to the formation of an intimate interface for efficient carrier transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuo Zhang, Liping Shu, Haohang Fang, Weizhi Zhu, Jianping Sun, Fang Yang, Yiqiang Wu, Shaohong Shi, Fangchao Cheng
Summary: A facile method using cellulose was developed to construct hierarchically distributed MMLH/cellulose catalytic membranes for efficient wastewater purification.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuo Zhang, Liping Shu, Haohang Fang, Weizhi Zhu, Jianping Sun, Fang Yang, Yiqiang Wu, Shaohong Shi, Fangchao Cheng
Summary: This study developed a cellulose-enabled in situ interfacial reaction strategy for the construction of hierarchically distributed mixed-metal layered hydroxide/cellulose catalytic membranes, achieving efficient wastewater purification.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anoushiravan Mohseni-Bandpei, Akbar Eslami, Mohammad Rafiee, Seyed Mehdi Ghasemi, Mohsen Sadani, Farshid Ghanbari
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of CuFe2O4 nanoparticles in the sonocatalytic process for removing ATL from water. The main operational parameters and factors affecting the process were explored. The results showed that PMS outperformed PDS and optimal operating conditions were determined. Additionally, the degradation mechanism and intermediates of ATL were identified, and the reusability of CuFe2O4 was evaluated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Babak Kakavandi, Saba Alavi, Farshid Ghanbari, Mehdi Ahmadi
Summary: Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles anchored on multiwalled carbon nanotubes were used to synthesize a nanocomposite for enhanced catalytic activity towards the degradation of bisphenol A through photo-activated peroxymonosulfate. The combination of catalyst, UV light, and PMS showed a significant synergy in the degradation of BPA, exhibiting high removal efficiencies within a short reaction time. The presence of radical mechanisms and stable leaching of metal ions confirmed the potential of this method for efficient treatment of BPA-contaminated water.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahboobeh Dehvari, Afshin Takdastan, Sahand Jorfi, Mehdi Ahmadi, Yaser Tahmasebi Birgani, Ali Akbar Babaei
Summary: This study monitored the distribution and contamination levels of TPHs in the sediments of Karun River and Bahmanshir estuary using GIS-mapping technique. The results indicated that the sediments in the study area were moderately polluted with low ecological risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Barbara Socha, Daniele Silvestri, Klaudiusz Grubel, Vinod V. T. Padil, Mariusz Dudziak, Farshid Ghanbari, Miroslav Cernik, Stanislaw Waclawek
Summary: This study investigates the enhanced disintegration of waste-activated sludge (WAS) using modified nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) with silver (Ag) and copper (Cu). The results show that the bimetallics have an improved disintegration efficiency of > 2.5-fold and nZVI/Ag is more efficient than nZVI/Cu for peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mehrdad Moslemzadeh, Hanyieh Salehfar, Farshid Ghanbari, Ehsan Aghayani, Mostafa Mahdavianpour
Summary: This study introduces a new photocatalyst SCS@Fe-TiO2 and investigates its performance in the degradation of paraquat under visible light. The response surface methodology is used to optimize the parameters of the photocatalytic process. The results show that SCS@Fe-TiO2 exhibits excellent photocatalytic reactivity and certain parameters have significant effects on the process.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gelavizh Barzegar, Roshanak Rezaei Kalantary, Moein Bashiry, Nematollah Jaafarzadeh, Farshid Ghanbari, Ghodratollah Shakerinejad, Masoumeh Khatebasreh, Mohamad Sabaghan
Summary: This study investigated the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in forty brands of edible oils marketed in southwest Iran, and assessed the daily intake and cancer risk associated with PAH exposure. The results showed that the majority of edible oils had PAH concentrations below the maximum allowable limit, except for fluorene and benzo(a)anthracene. Canola and corn oils had the highest residual concentrations of PAHs. The study concluded that the current intake of oil does not pose a cancer risk for Iranian consumers, but regular monitoring and assessment are recommended.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abudukeremu Kadier, Raghuveer Singh, Dongsheng Song, Farshid Ghanbari, Nur Syamimi Zaidi, Putu Teta Prihartini Aryanti, Dipak A. Jadhav, M. Amirul Islam, Mohd Sahaid Kalil, Walid Nabgan, Aidil Abdul Hamid, Hassimi Abu Hasan, Peng-Cheng Ma
Summary: Due to the global efforts toward decarbonization, the microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) has gained attention as a clean hydrogen producing technology. However, the sustainability, scalability, and application costs of MEC have raised concerns due to its external energy requirement. This research aimed to enhance MEC's performance in treating palm oil mill effluent (POME) by integrating a pico-hydro-power generator (PHP). The novel PHP-MEC system showed superior performance in terms of hydrogen production, organics removal, and energy efficiency compared to previous MEC studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Aydin Hassani, Paria Eghbali, Fayyaz Mahdipour, Stanislaw Waclawek, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Farshid Ghanbari
Summary: In this study, a CFO-rGO nanocomposite was synthesized and used to activate PMS under UVA-LED irradiation for BPA treatment. The CFO-rGO was characterized by various analytical techniques and its performance, operating factors, reactive species, and mechanism were investigated. The results showed that CFO-rGO exhibited efficient degradation of BPA under mild conditions, with high potential for recyclability and stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Aydin Hassani, Jaimy Scaria, Farshid Ghanbari, P. V. Nidheesh
Summary: Due to industrial development, more organic pollutants are being released into water. Recent research has focused on developing effective technologies for cleaning water contaminated with pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Sulfate radicals-based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs) have been widely used for their high oxidizing potential and effectiveness. This review evaluates various methods for activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and peroxydisulfate (PDS), such as heat, UV light, electrochemical, and nanomaterials. The review also discusses biodegradability enhancement, toxicity reduction, and comparisons with other AOPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ali Yaghoot-Nezhad, Stanislaw Waclawek, Soheila Madihi-Bidgoli, Aydin Hassani, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Farshid Ghanbari
Summary: UV/E-Cl/HNs is a new approach for the degradation of bisphenol A using UV-E-chlorination/hematite nanoparticles as a heterogeneous photocatalytic activation of electrogenerated chlorine, which generates reactive chlorine and oxygen species. Under optimum conditions, a decontamination efficiency of 99.4% was achieved within 40 minutes. The presence of UV irradiation and hematite resulted in the production of oxidative radicals, which played a vital role in the oxidative treatment. The UV/E-Cl/HNs process is environmentally friendly and has potential applications in wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Akbar Eslami, Fayyaz Mehdipour, Rouzan Feizi, Farshid Ghanbari, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Amin Bagheri, Soheila Madihi-Bidgoli
Summary: This study reports a method using the concurrent activation of periodate (PI) by ultraviolet (UV) and ultrasound (US) to eliminate para-nitrophenol (PNP) from aqueous solution. The results show that complete degradation of PNP can be achieved in 30 minutes. It is found that the presence of ferrous ions increases the degradation rate. Additionally, the performance of the PI/UV/US process is examined on real wastewater and shows the removal of 70% of total phenol in 60 minutes. Although the process is energy-consuming, its excellent performance justifies its scaling up.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xin-Yu Jiang, Eilhann Kwon, Hou-Chien Chang, Nguyen Nhat Huy, Xiaoguang Duan, Suresh Ghotekar, Yu-Chih Tsai, Afshin Ebrahimi, Farshid Ghanbari, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin
Summary: This study aims to develop cobalt-based catalysts for activating monopersulfate (MPS) to degrade Carbofuran (CFR). The results show that CuCo2O4 can be formed by growing on Cu foam, and CuCo2O4@CF (CCO@CF) exhibits the highest catalytic activity, leading to the most favorable CFR degradation. Through the experimental results, the effectiveness of CCO@CFs as MPS activators is validated.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gelavizh Barzegar, Mohammad Sabaghan, Omid Azadbakht, Ehsan Aghayani, Mostafa Mahdavianpour, Abudukeremu Kadier, Saeid Fallahizadeh, Farshid Ghanbari
Summary: Mn2O3/Fe2O3 (MFO) was synthesized and used to activate monopersulfate (MPS) for the degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP). The effect of various parameters on CIP degradation was studied, and under optimized conditions, approximately 92% of CIP was decomposed. Inhibitory effects were observed with nitrite, phosphate, and bicarbonate ions, while chloride and nitrate ions had neutral effects. MFO exhibited high catalytic activity and sulfate radicals played a more significant role than hydroxyl radicals.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ta Cong Khiem, Nguyen Nhat Huy, Eilhann Kwon, Xiaoguang Duan, Stanislaw Waclawek, Jorge Bedia, Yu-Chih Tsai, Afshin Ebrahimi, Farshid Ghanbari, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin
Summary: Designing defects-rich hollow heterostructure bimetal sulfides is an efficient strategy for accelerated monoper-sulfate (MPS) activation. The mono-step sulfidation method was used to develop sulfur vacancy (SV)-rich hollow oxygen-doped Co9S8/Fe7S8 (O-CSFS), which exhibited superior performance due to the highly elec-troactive sites induced by SV and oxygen doping, low charge resistance, and increased conductivity. The ROS-driven pathway and ET-driven pathway were found to be responsible for PCM degradation in the O-CSFS/MPS system, with the ET-driven pathway playing a more significant role.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rohith K. Ramakrishnan, Abhilash Venkateshaiah, Klaudiusz Grubel, Edyta Kudlek, Daniele Silvestri, Vinod V. T. Padil, Farshid Ghanbari, Miroslav Cernik, Stanislaw Waclawek
Summary: Sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs) are being recognized as an effective alternative for removing persistent pollutants in water. Persulfates, such as peroxydisulfate (PDS) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS), are commonly used sulfate radical donors. UV-activated PDS and PMS can efficiently degrade anthraquinone dye (AB129) and inhibit the formation of by-products. This research demonstrates the reduced ecotoxicity of treated water after degradation, confirming the environmental friendliness of sulfate radical-based processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
