Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sha Long, Lin Zhao, Jinchen Chen, Juhee Kim, Ching-Hua Huang, Spyros G. Pavlostathis
Summary: The transformation of tetracycline in microbial fuel cells was mainly due to adsorption, with implications for the inhibition of biofilm activity and changes in microbial populations. The MFC-Fenton cathode proved to be an efficient and energy-saving process for tetracycline removal compared to anodic bio-oxidation.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Cai, Zichuan Ma, Tianci Zhao
Summary: In this study, CuFe2O4-coated pretreated biochars were synthesized for the first time, showing significant degradation efficiency for metronidazole under visible light, high stability, and easy separation characteristics. The results confirm the key role of center dot OH radical in the visible photo/CuFe2O4@PBC-H2O2 system, making CuFe2O4@PBC highly suitable for wastewater treatment with high MNZ content under mild conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengfei Si, Yujie Feng, Xue Wang, Xiuping Yue, Dengfei Li, Shun Zhang, Bin Liang, Yanjuan Gao, Aijuan Zhou
Summary: In this study, three-electrode photocatalytic and microbial fuel cell systems (PMFC) were combined to enhance the degradation of metronidazole (MNZ). A PMFC reactor was constructed, and a photocatalytic bioanode attached with TiO2 was synthesized and characterized. The stability of the microbial community on the bioanode was tested, and electrochemical characteristics were analyzed to explore power generation and electron transfer in the PMFC. The coupling PMFC system achieved improved degradation and mineralization of MNZ, with a 1.30 and 1.24fold increase in MNZ and TOC removal, respectively. Three degradation pathways of MNZ were identified, and the structure of the microbial community was demonstrated. Functional species crucial for MNZ degradation, electricity generation, and photoelectric effect were enriched in the PMFC. This study provides a promising and environmentally friendly approach for the treatment of antibiotic-containing wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. M. Sathe, Indrajit Chakraborty, B. K. Dubey, M. M. Ghangrekar
Summary: Urbanization and industrialization have led to an increase in emerging contaminants in water bodies, and the coupling of Fenton oxidation with microbial fuel cells can effectively degrade these pollutants, reducing costs and saving energy.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linshan Zheng, Xiaoqiu Lin, Yuanfeng Liu, Huiyu Li, Yaxin Sun, Congju Li
Summary: This study demonstrated that the FcCoO/GO composite significantly enhanced electricity generation and oxytetracycline (OTC) degradation and detoxification in the microbial fuel cell (MFC) air cathode.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xindan Zhang, Jun Wang, Bingbing Xiao, Yujuan Pu, Yunchuan Yang, Jisheng Geng, Dongyu Wang, Xianjie Chen, Yunxia Wei, Kun Xiong, Yongfa Zhu
Summary: In this study, a hydrogen peroxide-free resin photo-Fenton system was developed for efficient degradation of organic pollutants. The system exhibited excellent performance due to the synergistic effect of hydroxyl radicals and holes, resulting in significantly higher degradation rates compared to other systems. The high performance was mainly attributed to the reduction of iron ions by electrons and increased utilization of hydrogen peroxide, as well as the prevention of macromolecular polymer intermediates, leading to high mineralization efficiency. This finding offers a promising route for eco-friendly and efficient wastewater treatment using visible-light photo-self-Fenton systems.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gizem Civan, Burcu Palas, Guelin Ersoz, Sueheyda Atalay, Irene Bavasso, Luca Di Palma
Summary: The study investigated the application of adsorption/photo Fenton oxidation and Microbial Fuel Cell for the degradation of dicarboxylic acids, achieving effective removal of succinic acid and proving their potential as electron sources in microbial fuel cell treatment.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xia Hu, Jiangzhou Qin, Yubao Wang, Jiajia Wang, Aijiang Yang, Yiu Fai Tsang, Baojun Liu
Summary: A novel strategy of combining photocatalysis with microbial fuel cell (Photo-MFC) on Ni/MXene photocathode was employed to enhance the degradation efficiency of Chloramphenicol (CAP). The study speculated on the degradation mechanism of CAP and evaluated the ecotoxicity of the degradation products.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Awoke Guadie, Jing-Long Han, Wenzong Liu, Yang-Cheng Ding, Mengist Minale, Fidelis O. Ajibade, Siyuan Zhai, Hong-Cheng Wang, Haoyi Cheng, Nanqi Ren, Aijie Wang
Summary: The combination of Fenton pretreatment with different biological processes effectively enhances the removal efficiency of pyridine. The hydroxyl radicals generated during the Fenton oxidation process promote hydroxylation and mineralization of pyridine, resulting in significantly improved removal efficiencies. Dominant phyla and genera in the biological treatment conditions play crucial roles in the biotransformation of pyridine and its intermediate products.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lorena T. Perez-Poyatos, Sergio Morales-Torres, Francisco J. Maldonado-Hodar, Luisa M. Pastrana-Martinez
Summary: In this study, heterogeneous catalysts based on magnetite nanoparticles were prepared and evaluated for the degradation of a cytostatic drug under simulated solar radiation. The optimal conditions for achieving high degradation rate and mineralization degree were determined, and the effects of pH, catalyst load, and H2O2 dosage were investigated.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jun Ke, Hui Wu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Desheng Xu, Jie Liu
Summary: In this study, a Fe-based hybridized photocatalyst was synthesized using bauxite residues. The photocatalyst efficiently mineralized antibiotics under visible light illumination, demonstrating high mineralization efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sagar Janampelli, Srinivas Darbha
Summary: The study found that Pt-MoOx/ZrO2 exhibits higher catalytic activity for the deoxygenation of oleic acid, forming fuel-range linear hydrocarbons, compared to Pt-WOx/ZrO2. Hydrodeoxygenation is the selective pathway on these bifunctional catalysts, yielding n-octadecane.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Viet Van Pham, Ha Phuong Phan La, Tam Quoc Le, Phuong Hoang Nguyen, Tan Van Le, Thi Minh Cao
Summary: In this study, Fe2O3/diatomite material system was used for the photo-Fenton removal of ciprofloxacin in water under visible light excitation. The Fe2O3/diatomite catalysts were characterized by various techniques, and the removal efficiency of ciprofloxacin was evaluated by the effect of H2O2 with different parameters. The results showed that the 0.2 g/L Fe2O3/diatomite catalyst achieved the highest removal efficiency of approximately 90.03% with a 50 μL H2O2 concentration. The Fe2O3/diatomite catalysts also exhibited high stability, with over 80% ciprofloxacin removed after five cycles. This study provides insights into the development of potential materials for the photo-Fenton degradation of antibiotics in wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oscar Olea-Mejia, Sharon Brewer, Kingsley Donkor, Deysi Amado-Pina, Reyna Natividad
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of Cu2O/Al2O3 as a catalyst in the photo-Fenton process. The synthesized Cu2O nanoparticles effectively degrade bisphenol A (BPA), achieving 100% removal and 91% mineralization in 60 minutes. The presence of Cu2O nanoparticles enhances the production of OH radicals, resulting in a significant increase in the oxidation rate of BPA. Furthermore, switching from alpha-Al2O3 to gamma-Al2O3 further improves the initial oxidation rate of BPA.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Ana R. Lado Ribeiro, Nuno F. F. Moreira, Gianluca Li Puma, Adrian M. T. Silva
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Raul Acosta-Herazo, Miguel Angel Mueses, Gianluca Li Puma, Fiderman Machuca-Martinez
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Stephanie K. Loeb, Pedro J. J. Alvarez, Jonathon A. Brame, Ezra L. Cates, Wonyong Choi, John Crittenden, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Qilin Li, Gianluca Li-Puma, Xie Quan, David L. Sedlak, T. David Waite, Paul Westerhoff, Jae-Hong Kim
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gidiane Scaratti, Alex Basso, Richard Landers, Pedro J. J. Alvarez, Gianluca Li Puma, Regina F. P. M. Moreira
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Leticya Lais Coelho, Dachamir Hotza, Arthur Senra Estrella, Suelen Maria de Amorim, Gianluca Li Puma, Regina de Fatima Peralta Muniz Moreira
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Wang, Liping Huang, Xie Quan, Gianluca Li Puma
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
L. C. Ferreira, M. Castro-Alferez, S. Nahim-Granados, M. I. Polo-Lopez, M. S. Lucas, G. Li Puma, P. Fernandez-Ibanez
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriela Bonfanti Vieira, Gidiane Scaratti, Fabiano Severo Rodembusch, Suelen Maria De Amorim, Michael Peterson, Gianluca Li Puma, Regina De Fatima Peralta Muniz Moreira
Summary: The study demonstrated that rare-earth metal doping of TiO2 with cerium and neodymium can effectively enhance photocatalytic degradation of dyes in colored wastewater, by modifying the crystallinity, morphology, BET surface area, and adsorption capacity of the photocatalysts. Additionally, the photocatalytic activity was found to decrease under UV light irradiation but increase under visible light irradiation due to the dye photosensitization effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rodrigo Peralta Muniz Moreira, Gianluca Li Puma
Summary: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to model an annular photocatalytic reactor, with the study finding that the Radiative Transfer Equation (RTE) combined with the Six-Flux Model (SFM) can provide a more accurate evaluation of absorption rates and reaction kinetics constants in photocatalytic reactions. In comparison, the Discrete Ordinates Model (DOM) has a longer computational time.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jennyfer Diaz-Angulo, Jose Lara-Ramos, Miguel Mueses, Aracely Hernandez-Ramirez, Gianluca Li Puma, Fiderman Machuca-Martinez
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Danilo Russo, Kristin H. Cochran, Danielle Westerman, Gianluca Li Puma, Raffaele Marotta, Roberto Andreozzi, Susan D. Richardson
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenghong Cai, Liping Huang, Xie Quan, Zongbin Zhao, Yong Shi, Gianluca Li Puma
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2020)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres, Gianluca Li Puma
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Dawei Wang, Miguel Angel Mueses, Jose Angel Colina Marquez, Fiderman Machuca-Martinez, Ivana Grcic, Rodrigo Peralta Muniz Moreira, Gianluca Li Puma
Summary: The debate over the commercial maturity of photocatalysis for water treatment has intensified recently, with a focus on research into reactor design and modeling to complement innovative materials development. Despite advances in reactor technology, challenges in dissemination of design principles remain a barrier to widespread real-world application.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julia S. Salla, Natan Padoin, Suelen M. Amorim, Gianluca Li Puma, Regina F. P. M. Moreira
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
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.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
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.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
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)
Article
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)