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Environmental Sciences
Bing Wang, Hao Sun, Weichao Yang, Mingfu Gao, Xin Zhong, Lixin Zhang, Zhenyu Chen, Hui Xu
Summary: This study assessed the potential of industrial effluents from vitamin C production for agricultural applications. It found that the effluents had positive effects on plant growth, soil fertility, and bacterial community structure. The combined treatment of two types of effluents resulted in the highest yield and VC content of pak choi. This study provides an innovative solution for utilizing VC industrial wastewater in agriculture while alleviating the environmental burden.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Tingting Song, Changxiong Zhu, Binxu Li, Kaiyang Jiang, Xuerong Wang, Muhammad Fahad Sardar, Sha Xue, Yali Huang, Hongna Li
Summary: This study investigated the impact of antibiotics on bacterial community structure during aerobic composting with swine manure, revealing that the presence of ciprofloxacin significantly increased both the abundance and diversity of the bacterial community. Furthermore, network analysis showed that ciprofloxacin altered the relationships between different bacterial families, leading to a unique bacterial community composition compared to other treatments. Additionally, a structural equation model demonstrated significant correlations between the C:N ratio, pH, and bacterial community composition, especially in the ciprofloxacin treatment.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Wei Sun, Zhili Lu, Zeyu Zhang, Yao Zhang, Baoyou Shi, Haibo Wang
Summary: This study compares the impact of Fenton-GAC and ozone-GAC filtration on microbial community composition and organic carbon removal in drinking water systems. The results show that Fenton-GAC filtration is more effective in removing dissolved organic carbon. The microbial communities in the biofilms formed by the two filtration methods are also different, with Fenton-GAC dominated by Curvibacter and Hydrogenophaga, while ozone-GAC dominated by Bradyrhizobium, Aquabacterium and Limnobacter. The higher protein content in the Fenton-GAC biofilm results in fewer bacteria detaching into the water. Overall, Fenton-GAC is a promising treatment process for controlling opportunistic pathogens in drinking water.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shengyu Yuan, Zichao Wang, Yueyue Wang, Huan Yang, Youtao Song, Naishun Bu, Lin Wang, Lu Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different concentrations of ciprofloxacin and ibuprofen on nitrogen removal, sludge activity, and bacterial community in a sequencing batch reactor. It was found that the addition of ciprofloxacin and ibuprofen led to a decrease in ammonia nitrogen and chemical oxygen demand elimination rates, with antagonistic inhibitions on specific rates of nitrate reduction, nitrite oxidation, and ammonium oxidation. The study also revealed changes in protein and polysaccharide levels in extracellular polymeric substances, as well as variations in the relative abundance of nitrifiers and denitrifiers in response to mixed ibuprofen/ciprofloxacin concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Bo Jiang, Jinzhe Li, Xinyi Chen, Lu Huang, Shan Luo, Ying Xing, Jing Deng, Shuang Song, Feilong Dong
Summary: In this study, Fe3O4@ZSM-5 was used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the removal of ciprofloxacin by peroxymonosulfate activation. The results showed that Fe3O4@ZSM-5 had high removal efficiency and stability, making it suitable for the treatment of refractory organic pollutants.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Saumya Singh, Taru Verma, Balaram Khamari, Eswarappa Pradeep Bulagonda, Dipankar Nandi, Siva Umapathy
Summary: There has been a significant increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria recently, and conventional diagnostic techniques are time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, researchers investigated the potential of Raman spectroscopy as a rapid surveillance technology for tracking antibiotic resistance. The study used Raman spectroscopy to differentiate between antibiotic-resistant and sensitive bacteria, and the changes observed in the spectra correlated with antimicrobial susceptibility test results. This study demonstrates the potential of Raman spectroscopy for detecting antibiotic resistance.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Wenjuan He, Hongping Jia, Zuopeng Li, Chang-qing Miao, Runhua Lu, Sanbing Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel catalyst was prepared to enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin. The results showed that the catalyst exhibited excellent photo-Fenton catalytic activity and good reusability.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Diederik van de Beek, Matthijs C. Brouwer, Uwe Koedel, Emma C. Wall
Summary: Progress has been made in the prevention and treatment of community-acquired bacterial meningitis, but the disease burden remains high globally. Diagnosis and treatment should take into account the unique clinical characteristics and various examinations, with treatment plans being adjusted according to local conditions.
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Engineering, Environmental
J. E. Ruprecht, S. C. Birrer, K. A. Dafforn, S. M. Mitrovic, S. L. Crane, E. L. Johnston, F. Wemheuer, A. Navarro, A. J. Harrison, I. L. Turner, W. C. Glamore
Summary: This study used a novel combination of microbial ecotoxicology methods to investigate the effects of wastewater pollution on bacterial community structure and function. Wastewater effluents above moderate concentrations led to significant shifts in bacterial community structure and function, primarily driven by two globally relevant bacterial indicator taxa, Malikia spp. and hgcI_clade. These findings have immediate implications for both the management of environmental stressors and protection of aquatic ecosystems.
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Engineering, Environmental
Ajaz Ahmad Wani, Amjad Mumtaz Khan, Yahiya Kadaf Manea, Maninder Singh
Summary: The efficiency of Fe3O4-MoS2 nanosheets synthesized through hydrothermal process and its fabrication with chitosan (Fe3O4-MoS2@CS) in removing Cr(VI) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) from simulated wastewater was evaluated. The nanohybrid materials were characterized and their selectivity for different metal ions was studied. Fe3O4-MoS2@CS showed high selectivity for Cr(VI) and enhanced removal efficiency for CIP. The adsorption process was influenced by pH and followed the Langmuir isotherm model.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinwei Jiang, Julin Yuan, Zhijie Zheng, Yufang Tao, Xiaogang Wu
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of ultraviolet photolysis combined with electrochemical oxidation on sulfonamides and its treated effluent on the bacterial community in surface water. The best anode material for electrochemical oxidation was Ti/RuO2-IrO2, which had the highest degradation kinetic constant. The kinetic constants of sulfonamides in surface water samples decreased by 20-62% compared to tap water samples, and the diversity of the bacterial community was influenced by the effluents, particularly in the 4-hour sample.
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Microbiology
Thabile Lukhele, Hlengilizwe Nyoni, Bhekie Brilliance Mamba, Titus Alfred Makudali Msagati
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ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Van-Dat Doan, Bao-An Huynh, Hoang Ai Le Pham, Yasser Vasseghian, Van Thuan Le
Summary: This study synthesized a novel Cu2O/Fe3O4/MIL-101(Fe) nanocomposite for the efficient degradation of ciprofloxacin antibiotics in wastewater. The nanocomposite exhibited excellent catalytic stability and recyclability, achieving a degradation efficiency of 99.2% under optimal conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Linqiong Wang, Mengjie Zhu, Yi Li, Zhe Zhao, Tong Hu
Summary: The discharge of wastewater from treatment plants increases the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes and associated microbial communities in receiving rivers, posing a public health risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Karuppaiah Selvakumar, Yueshuai Wang, Yue Lu, Bohai Tian, Zeyu Zhang, Jingcong Hu, Annamalai Raja, Muthuraj Arunpandian, Meenakshisundaram Swaminathan, Hongxing Dai, Manling Sui
Summary: Efficient photocatalysts, such as Fe3O4-ED-rGO, were successfully prepared in this study to achieve high photodegradation efficiency for ciprofloxacin and ibuprofen. Characterization of the photocatalyst revealed the homogeneous deposition of a large number of single tungsten/vanadium atom oxide on Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Additionally, phase analysis confirmed the mostly conversion of Fe3O4 nanocomposites from reducted Fe2O3.
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(2016)
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Naveen Reddy Katukuri, Shanfei Fu, Shuai He, Xiaohui Xu, Xianzheng Yuan, Zhiman Yang, Rong-Bo Guo
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Xuebo Zheng, Zhiman Yang, Xiaohui Xu, Meng Dai, Rongbo Guo
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(2018)
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Meng-Ting Sun, Zhi-Man Yang, Shan-Fei Fu, Xiao-Lei Fan, Rong-Bo Guo
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhiman Yang, Xiaoshuang Shi, Meng Dai, Lin Wang, Xiaohui Xu, Rongbo Guo
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Meng-Ting Sun, Zhi-Man Yang, Jun Lu, Xiao-Lei Fan, Rong-Bo Guo, Shan-Fei Fu
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Engineering, Environmental
Zhiman Yang, Xiaohui Xu, Meng Dai, Lin Wang, Xiaoshuang Shi, Rongbo Guo
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Jun Lu, Zhiman Yang, Wanying Xu, Xiaoshuang Shi, Rongbo Guo
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2019)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xu Li, Xiao-Shuang Shi, Zhi-Man Yang, Xiao-Hui Xu, Rong-Bo Guo
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Meng-Ting Sun, Zhi-Man Yang, Xiao-Lei Fan, Fei Wang, Rong-Bo Guo, Dong-Yan Xu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
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Agricultural Engineering
Hao-Jie Yang, Zhi-Man Yang, Xiao-Hui Xu, Rong-Bo Guo
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
M. R. K. Manasa, Naveen Reddy Katukuri, Sankar Darveekaran Nair, Yang Haojie, Zhiman Yang, Rong Bo Guo
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhiman Yang, Xiaohui Xu, Meng Dai, Lin Wang, Xiaoshuang Shi, Rongbo Guo
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Agricultural Engineering
Zhiman Yang, Xiaohui Xu, Meng Dai, Lin Wang, Xiaoshuang Shi, Rongbo Guo
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
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Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
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(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
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Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
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Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
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(2024)
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Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
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Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)