Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ziheng Shen, Alexander Wiechert, Seungrag Choi, Austin P. Ladshaw, Lawrence L. Tavlarides, Costas Tsouris, Sotira Yiacoumi
Summary: Silver-functionalized silica aerogel is a promising adsorbent for iodine capture, but it suffers from aging when exposed to NO2. Through characterization techniques, this study identifies the precise silver species involved in iodine adsorption and unravels the underlying aging processes in the presence of NO2. The findings have implications for the development of advanced materials and predictive models.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Siqi Tang, Seungrag Choi, Yue Nan, Lawrence L. Tavlarides
Summary: The study found that at low adsorbate concentration, the reaction of CH3I-Ag-0-Aerogel is a 1.40 order reaction controlled by pore diffusion.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sang-Eun Jo, Jung-Weon Choi, Sang-June Choi
Summary: Mag@silica-Ag composite has high sorption ability for I- in aqueous solution due to its high surface area and affinity, quickly reaching equilibrium. It selectively removes I- from mixtures and follows Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetics, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 0.82 mmol/g. This study demonstrates a practical use of high-capacity adsorbent for removing radioactive I- from wastewaters.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingjun Yang, Qingyuan Li, Congcong Ding, Lili He, Liang Xue, Wencai Cheng, Zhentao Zhang, Guilin Wei, Yi Liu, Long Huang, Yi Xie, Xirui Lu
Summary: This study investigates the performance of B2O3-Bi2O3-ZnO low-temperature glass-ceramics for immobilizing iodine-loaded silver-coated silica-gel. The results show that the sample with 20 wt% iodine presents optimal immobilization at 600 degrees C. SEM-EDS results indicate two approaches contributing to the immobilization of AgIs. The TGA-DSC analysis shows high water content in the samples, facilitating the curing of iodine at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. Rey, G. Zante, J. Causse, X. Deschanels, S. Le Caer
Summary: A high surface area mesoporous silica, SBA-15, was grafted with N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl] ethylenediamine diamino ligand to capture radioactive iodine. The material exhibited strong interaction with iodine and remained stable under radiation.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shanshan Mao, Tao Shen, Qing Zhao, Tong Han, Fan Ding, Xin Jin, Manglai Gao
Summary: The introduction of bifunctional groups into low-cost adsorbents for selective adsorption of Ag(I) through synergistic effect will have a profound impact on the recovery of precious metals.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Brian J. Riley, Saehwa Chong, R. Matthew Asmussen, Agathe Bourchy, Mark H. Engelhard
Summary: Engineered sorbents with high mechanical strength were constructed by embedding Ag-loaded aerogels or xerogels in a PAN matrix, demonstrating high iodine uptake for contaminated gas and liquid streams. The composite technology offers flexibility in making hybrid sorbents for various applications, showing potential for iodine removal in different environments.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Shu-Yuan Zhang, Xi-Hao Tang, Yi-Lun Yan, Shu-Qing Li, Shengrun Zheng, Jun Fan, Xinle Li, Wei-Guang Zhang, Songliang Cai
Summary: This study demonstrates a novel synthetic strategy for the preparation of amine-functionalized COF with high site-selectivity, showing remarkable iodine uptake capacity and cycling capability for efficient removal of radioiodine.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sen Chang, Kunjun Wang, Linfeng Gao, Jingguo Liu, Longjiang Wang, Yongguo Li, Xuemei Song, Jie Yu, Xin'gang Luan
Summary: A new method was used to prepare bismuth-silica aerogels with high adsorption capacity and a new iodine adsorption mechanism.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhou Dong, Mohammad Peydayesh, Felix Donat, Tonghui Jin, Ting Li, Christoph R. Muller, Raffaele Mezzenga
Summary: This study develops a method using amyloid fibrils derived from food proteins as solid adsorbents for direct capture of CO2 from the air. The results show that the CO2 sorption properties of the adsorbents depend on the mixing ratio of aminosilane and the type of amyloid fibril. Beta-lactoglobulin fibril-templated aerogels exhibit the highest CO2 adsorption capacity.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Gabrielle Rey, Stephanie L. Vivod, Saranshu Singla, Theresa Benyo, Jaelynne King, Steven S. C. Chuang, Ali Dhinojwala
Summary: Silica aerogels were functionalized with polydopamine (PDA) using an in situ coating method, resulting in aerogels with enhanced optical absorption. The use of a siloxane precursor with an amine functionality allows for superior PDA coating. The in situ PDA coating method does not affect the inherent properties of silica aerogels and shows potential for UV protection applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A-L Chabauty, F. O. Mear, L. Montagne, L. Campayo
Summary: Silver phosphate glasses were studied for conditioning of radioactive iodine 129, with Nb2O5 and Bi2O3 as crosslinking agents. The impact of these modifications on glass chemical durability, especially the addition of Nb2O5, was significant in reducing phosphorus release rates and forming a passivating layer in long-term alteration tests. The results suggest that elemental release in solution alone may underestimate alteration rates, emphasizing the importance of considering different elements in glass composition.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chelsie L. Beck, Nathaniel P. Smith, Brian J. Riley, Sue B. Clark
Summary: This study evaluated the adsorption of gaseous iodine [I-2(g)] on five different metal coupons under controlled conditions. Humidity was found to play a critical role in iodine adsorption on SS304, SS316, and Ni-200 at ambient temperatures. The results showed that a moisture-mediated reaction is occurring and higher humidity levels decrease adsorption. The comparison of the metal substrates showed that Ni-200 had the highest adsorption, followed by SS304, SS316, 718, and 625. The findings provide insights into predicting iodine adsorption behaviors on various metal surfaces under near-ambient conditions.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Wang, Bingsheng Li, Zhi Chen, Xiaoyan Shu, Zhentao Zhang, Jingjun Yang, Guilin Wei, Yi Liu, Shunzhang Chen, Yi Xie, Xirui Lu
Summary: In this study, a B2O3-Bi2O3 based material was used to immobilize silver coated silica gel with different iodine loadings, with the sample containing 90% B2O3 chosen for iodine waste immobilization. XRD analysis indicated that a sintering temperature of 500 degrees Celsius was suitable for immobilizing iodine waste. SEM-EDS results showed that Ag and I elements were found in different regions, with some AgI immobilized in the glassy phase and others physically enclosed in the sintered matrix.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Min-Bum Kim, Jierui Yu, Sun Hae Ra Shin, Hannah M. Johnson, Radha Kishan Motkuri, Praveen K. Thallapally
Summary: Efficient management of radionuclides in the nuclear fuel cycle is crucial. Radioactive iodine poses a significant risk to the environment and human health, making the development of materials for its capture and safe storage important. This study synthesized a novel silver-thione-functionalized zeolitic imidazole framework and evaluated its iodine uptake capabilities. The results showed that the silver-functionalized material had superior adsorption capacity and kinetics compared to the original material, providing insights for the design of robust iodine adsorbents.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Pornsinee Cholsaipant, Jaime L. GeorgenAff, Dongsang Kim, Albert A. Kruger
Summary: In this study, the volatility of sodium, potassium, and cesium perrhenates was investigated using thermogravimetry. The results showed that the order of volatility of alkali perrhenates is CsReO4 > KReO4 > NaReO4. This differs from the observation from Hanford LAW glass feeds, suggesting that the volatility of the perrhenates may be dependent on the composition of the salt.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Alejandro Heredia-Langner, Vivianaluxa Gervasio, Scott K. Cooley, Charmayne E. Lonergan, Dong-Sang Kim, Albert A. Kruger, John D. Vienna
Summary: This study developed a model for predicting the viscosity of alkali-alumino-borosilicate glass melts based on composition and temperature. The best model found was the Avramov-Milchev-based model using a 21-term partial quadratic mixture model. The study also identified the elements that most increased or decreased viscosity in the temperature range of 900-1260 degrees C.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED GLASS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jose Marcial, Maria Rita Cicconi, Carolyn Pearce, Jaroslav Klouzek, James J. Neeway, Richard Pokorny, Miroslava Vernerova, John S. McCloy, Emily T. Nienhuis, Rolf Sjoblom, Jamie L. Weaver, Russell J. Hand, Pavel Hrma, Daniel R. Neuville, Albert A. Kruger
Summary: This study investigated the melting behavior, glass transition temperature, oxidation state, network structure, and chemical durability of 1500-year-old vitrified hillfort glasses. The results showed that the oxidation state of iron affected the network connectivity of the glass-forming melt, but it did not affect the chemical durability of the final glass. Glasses with lower network connectivity had lower viscosity and transition temperature.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Pavel Ferkl, Pavel Hrma, Alexander Abboud, Donna Post Guillen, Miroslava Vernerova, Jaroslav Klouzek, Mark Hall, Albert A. Kruger, Richard Pokorny
Summary: This paper describes the development of a predictive model for melt rate in waste glass vitrification operations, which can be coupled with a computational fluid dynamics model to predict glass production rate and power consumption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED GLASS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
K. L. Skerratt-Love, J. L. George, A. M. T. Bell, F. Sweeney, D. Cutforth, C. E. Lonergan, D. R. Dixon, A. A. Kruger, P. A. Bingham
Summary: This research investigates the influence of P2O5 additions on the properties and structure of SiO2-B2O3-Na2O glasses used for radioactive waste immobilization. The study reveals that the addition of P2O5 leads to changes in viscosity, glass transition temperature, and crystallization behavior. X-ray diffraction analysis confirms the presence of crystalline phases at specific P2O5 concentrations. The findings highlight the importance of P2O5 content in controlling the properties and structure of the glasses. Overall, this research provides valuable insights for the development of effective waste immobilization materials.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
John Khawand, Jaroslav Klouzek, Miroslava Vernerova, Petra Cincibusova, Pavel Hrma, Albert A. Kruger, Richard Pokorny
Summary: The speciation and solubility of technetium during nuclear waste vitrification are influenced by the oxygen partial pressure in the melt. Sucrose, a reducing agent commonly added to nuclear waste feeds, can significantly impact the volatilization of technetium and enhance its retention in glass. This study measured the retention of a surrogate element, rhenium, and observed that increasing sucrose content improved rhenium retention without reducing iron redox.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bethany E. Matthews, James J. Neeway, Lorena Nava Farias, Jose Marcial, Bruce W. Arey, Jennifer Soltis, Libor Kovarik, Zihua Zhu, Michael J. Schweiger, Nathan Canfield, Tamas Varga, Mark E. Bowden, Jamie L. Weaver, John S. McCloy, Rolf Sjoblom, Eva Hjarthner-Holdar, Mia Englund, Erik Ogenhall, Edward P. Vicenzi, Claire L. Corkhill, Clare Thorpe, Russell J. Hand, David K. Peeler, Carolyn Pearce, Albert A. Kruger
Summary: The study investigated the alteration of archaeological glasses to understand glass durability for the disposal of nuclear waste. Glasses from Broborg hillfort in Sweden, formed from melting amphibolitic and granitoid rocks, were analyzed using microscopic, spectroscopic, and diffraction techniques. The felsic glass had a uniform chemistry and smooth surface with limited alteration, while the mafic glass had a heterogeneous surface with roughness and evidence of microbial colonization on topsoil-exposed surfaces.
MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ilana Szlamkowicz, Jordan Stanberry, Kathleen Lugo, Zachary Murphy, Mismel Ruiz Garcia, Lucy Hunley, Nikolla P. Qafoku, Vasileios Anagnostopoulos
Summary: The fate and transport of the five redox sensitive contaminants at DOE sites are largely influenced by manganese oxides, which can both increase and decrease their environmental mobility. However, the complex interactions between manganese oxides and these contaminants are still not well understood.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
J. C. Rigby, D. R. Dixon, J. Klouzek, R. Pokorny, P. B. J. Thompson, A. Scrimshire, A. A. Kruger, A. M. T. Bell, P. A. Bingham
Summary: Foaming during vitrification of radioactive waste in JHCM is caused by trapped gases beneath a viscous reaction layer. Sucrose is commonly used to reduce foaming, but alternative carbon-based additives like graphite and coke were found to be more effective. These additives not only reduced foam volume, but also affected the behavior of multivalent species in glass melts under different redox conditions. The results provide insights for more efficient vitrification processes in JHCMs.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Pavel Ferkl, Pavel Hrma, Jaroslav Klouzek, Albert A. Kruger, Richard Pokorny
Summary: A developed model of the cold cap couples heat transfer with the feed-to-glass conversion kinetics in an electric glass melter. This model allows for determining the distributions of temperature and various properties within the cold cap. The study applies this model to four melter feeds designed for nuclear wastes and investigates the effects of parameters on the cold cap thickness and heating rate profile.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED GLASS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jaime L. George, Pavel Ferkl, Jose Marcial, Tongan Jin, Pavel Hrma, Albert A. Kruger
Summary: The glass transition temperature (T-g) of low-activity waste (LAW) glasses was measured using differential scanning calorimetry and combined with T-g data from literature. Several models were developed to estimate T-g from glass composition, and it was found that using more than 10 components or non-linear methods did not significantly improve the model accuracy. The best model accurately predicts T-g for both LAW and high-level waste glasses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED GLASS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Rolf Sjoblom, Eva Hjarthner-Holder, Carolyn I. Pearce, Erik Ogenhall, John S. McCloy, Jose Marial, Edward P. Vicenzi, Michael J. Schweiger, Albert A. Kruger
Summary: The authors express gratitude to Mr. Anders Bornfalk Back for reviewing the paper by Sjo center dot blom et al. (2022) and providing comments. They also appreciate the Editor for allowing them to respond. The authors have decided to focus their comments on certain aspects discussed in the cited sources, including Sjo center dot blom et al. (2022).
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tongan Jin, Mark A. Hall, John D. Vienna, William C. Eaton, Jake W. Amoroso, Bruce J. Wiersma, Wenxia Li, Alexander W. Abboud, Donna P. Guillen, Albert A. Kruger
Summary: The performance of refractory lining in nuclear waste glass melters is crucial for reliable long-term operation. Monofrax® K-3, a high Cr2O3 fused cast refractory material, is commonly used in the United States. However, there is limited corrosion data under actual melter operating conditions, and recommendations are made to improve the correlation between laboratory corrosion data and observed melter service life for more accurate predictions.
INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Pavel Ferkl, Pavel Hrma, Jaroslav Klouzek, Albert A. Kruger, Richard Pokorny
Summary: This paper investigates the internal structure, heat transfer, crystalline phases distribution, and gas evolution of the cold cap by establishing a mathematical model and analyzing experimental data. It also examines the effects of temperature, conversion degree, and heating rate of the melter feed during the passage through the cold cap on the cold-cap bottom temperature and morphology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED GLASS SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ilana Szlamkowicz, Jordan Stanberry, Kathleen Lugo, Zachary Murphy, Mismel Ruiz Garcia, Lucy Hunley, Nikolla P. Qafoku, Vasileios Anagnostopoulos
Summary: The fate and transport of the five redox sensitive contaminants at DOE sites are significantly influenced by manganese oxides, but there is limited knowledge on this topic, indicating a need for further research.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(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)
