Article
Chemistry, Physical
Natalya V. Efimova, Alla P. Krasnopyorova, Galina D. Yuhno, Dmitry S. Sofronov, Miroslaw Rucki
Summary: The investigation results show that the uptake efficiency of radionuclides Co-60, Sr-90, and Cs-137 on iron oxides varies with pH values, with Fe3O4 exhibiting the highest sorption ability towards Co-60. Sorption efficiency was found to be affected by the interfering presence of magnesium and calcium cations in drinking water.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Alireza Shabanzadeh-Kouyakhi
Summary: This study successfully synthesized gadolinium oxide nanoparticles through a multi-stage processing method and enhanced their biocompatibility through surface modification and encapsulation. Experimental results showed that different synthesis parameters affected the size, structure, and magnetic properties of Gd2O3 nanoparticles.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Prakash V. Bobde, Amit K. Sharma, Ranjit Kumar, Jitendra K. Pandey, Shikha Wadhwa
Summary: Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are a new class of pollutants that pose environmental and human risks. Adsorption is an efficient and sustainable technique for removing CECs from water. However, there is limited research on the mechanistic aspects, regeneration, and stability of bio-based adsorbents for CEC removal.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Prakash V. Bobde, Amit K. Sharma, Ranjit Kumar, Jitendra K. Pandey, Shikha Wadhwa
Summary: This article summarizes the research on bio-based adsorbents and their composites for the removal of emerging contaminants of concern (CECs), providing insights into the mechanisms, regeneration, and stability of bio-based adsorbents. It aims to assist researchers in designing sustainable bio-based adsorbents for the removal of CECs. The advantages and disadvantages of bio-based adsorbents are discussed, and recommendations are made to improve CEC removal using bio-based adsorbents.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Md. Ahmaruzzaman
Summary: MXenes, a novel and promising family of two-dimensional materials, have shown great potential in water treatment for removing heavy metals and radionuclides due to their large surface area and diverse functionalities. Understanding the adsorptive activity of MXenes and MXene-based materials is crucial for their efficient removal of pollutants from water.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. I. A. Abdel Maksoud, G. A. Murad, W. F. Zaher, H. S. Hassan
Summary: Zinc ferrite-humic acid nanocomposite was synthesized and found to effectively adsorb cesium and barium. The nanocomposite was characterized using XRD, FTIR, EDX, and SEM. Kinetic studies showed that the adsorption process followed the second model. Isotherm studies indicated that the Langmuir model described the adsorption of both ions, with monolayer capacities of 63.33 mg/g for Ba(II) and 42.55 mg/g for Cs(I). The temperature parameter showed that the adsorption reaction was spontaneous and endothermic. The maximum separation of the two ions was achieved at pH 5 (alpha Cs/Ba = 3.3).
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiang Zeng, Xiaoyun Pang, Kefei Li
Summary: This study assesses the imbibition kinetics of low radioactive wastewater into a ternary-binder mortar, as well as the sorption kinetics of Co-60 and Cs-137. The mortar exhibits consistent fractal pore structure, and both liquid imbibitions and radionuclide sorption kinetics are influenced by the initial saturation degrees. Cs-137 shows lower sorption rate and retention capacity compared to Co-60, following the Brouers-Sotolongo fractional kinetics.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hayeon Kim, H. M. Son, H. K. Lee
Summary: The study evaluated the adsorptive removal performance of strontium (Sr) through bio-mineralization metabolism. It found that the bio-mineralization mechanism was more predominant than the adsorption of Sr for bacterial Sr removal. Rapid growth and high nucleation site production were observed with increased Sr2+ concentration and decreased Mg/Ca ratio, leading to high biomineralization performance and Sr removal rate.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cheol Hwan Kwak, Chaehun Lim, Seokjin Kim, Young-Seak Lee
Summary: Carbon materials, with their porous structure and large specific surface area, are widely used as adsorbents for efficient removal of pollutants. Activated carbons, in particular, are highly recyclable and economically efficient. This article introduces the surface modifications of carbon-based adsorbents and their application for the removal of radioactive metal ions.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hongjuan Liu, Tianyu Fu, Muhammad Tariq Sarwar, Huaming Yang
Summary: In recent years, the adsorption behavior and mechanisms of bentonite-based materials for radionuclides have been extensively studied. Bentonite has shown adsorption capabilities for common radionuclides such as U(VI), Cs(I), Sr(II), Eu(III), Am(III), etc. The challenges of using bentonite for treating radionuclide-containing effluents and as a buffer/backfill material for the geological repository are discussed. This review will serve as a vital reference and guidance for future research and applications in the field of radioactive wastewater treatment and nuclear waste disposal.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhouyang Xiang, Ning Tang, Xuchen Jin, Wenhua Gao
Summary: This review summarizes recent studies in hemicellulose-based bioadsorbents, including hydrogels and activated carbons, from the perspectives of types, applications, fabrication methods, the elements affecting the adsorption performance and the kinetics of adsorption process. It helps to further improve the properties of hemicellulose-based bio-adsorbents and promote the industrial production and utilization of hemicelluloses and hemicellulose-based bio-adsorbents.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Xu, Yawen Cai, Guohe Chen, Bingfeng Li, Zhongshan Chen, Baowei Hu, Xiangke Wang
Summary: This article summarizes recent works on the selective sorption or catalytic reduction of target radionuclides using different nanomaterials, and discusses their interaction mechanisms. The sorption-photocatalytic/electrocatalytic reduction strategy is effective for in situ solidification/immobilization of radionuclides. It is found that the special functional groups and structures of nanomaterials can selectively bind radionuclides.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Quynh Thi Ngoc Le, Eleazer L. Vivas, Kuk Cho
Summary: This study converted an original blast-furnace slag, an industrial waste material, into Slag-Oxalate to capture Co2+. The obtained material showed a high adsorption capacity and fast adsorption rate, with ion exchange being the main mechanism. Additionally, Slag-Ox was able to remove Cs+ and Sr2+ ions from multi-metal aqueous solutions, indicating its potential for remediating contaminated waters.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Samar N. Abd Elwadood, Ludovic F. Dumee, Yasser Al Wahedi, Ali Al Alili, Georgios N. Karanikolos
Summary: Freshwater scarcity has led to a growing interest in atmospheric water vapor harvesting. Aluminophosphate molecular sieves show great potential as water vapor adsorbents, with high capture capacity, selectivity, and hydrothermal resilience.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. I. A. Abdel Maksoud, N. M. Sami, H. S. Hassan, M. Bekhit, A. H. Ashour
Summary: A novel adsorbent based on carbon-modified zirconia/spinel ferrite nanostructures was successfully prepared to remove Co-60 and Eu152+154 radionuclides. The composite showed a heterogeneous morphology at the nanoscale level and had optical band gap values of 1.45 eV, 2.38 eV, and 1.54 eV for Mn0.5Mg0.25Zn0.25Fe2O4, ZrO2, and the composite samples, respectively. Kinetic models suggested second-order kinetics for the removal process, with Langmuir monolayer capacities of 82.51 mg/g for Co-60 and 136.98 mg/g for Eu152+154. Thermodynamic analysis indicated an endothermic nature of the sorption process for both radionuclides onto the composite material.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Yunyun Zhao, Xiangke Wang, Chang Wang, Yirui Cong, Lincheng Shen
AUTONOMOUS AGENTS AND MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yong Zhang, Hongyu Jing, Tao Wen, Yao Wang, Yang Zhao, Xiangke Wang, Xiaohong Qian, Wantao Ying
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Weiqiang Chen, Zhanhui Lu, Binghuan Xiao, Pengcheng Gu, Wen Yao, Jinlu Xing, Abdullah M. Asiri, Khalid A. Alamry, Xiangke Wang, Suhua Wang
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meghdad Pirsaheb, Sajad Moradi, Mohsen Shahlaei, Xiangke Wang, Negin Farhadian
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ran Ma, Sai Zhang, Lei Li, Pengcheng Gu, Tao Wen, Ayub Khan, Shaojun Li, Bingfeng Li, Suhua Wang, Xiangke Wang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Congcong Ding, Wencai Cheng, Xiaoqin Nie, Zhenwei Niu, Tao Duan, Yuanyuan Zhang, Abdullah M. Asiri, Hadi M. Marwani, Ying Li, Yubing Sun
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Songhua Lu, Kairuo Zhu, Han Guo, Huihui Wang, Ning Zhang, Ahmed Alsaedi, Tasawar Hayat, Ying Li, Yubing Sun
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Retraction
Engineering, Environmental
Xiangxue Wang, Qiaohui Fan, Shujun Yu, Zhongshan Chen, Yuejie Ai, Yubing Sun, Aatef Hobiny, Ahmed Alsaedi, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinshui Huang, Jingting Xiao, Peng Mei, Huihui Wang, Alhadi Ishag, Yubing Sun
Summary: The Z-scheme MoS2/g-C3N4 heterojunction was fabricated to enhance removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution by increasing separation efficiency of photogenerated charge. Approximately 82% of UO22+ was photo-reduced by MoS2/g-C3N4 after 1 h of light irradiation, with the high effective photocatalytic reduction attributed to O-2(-) radicals.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alhadi Ishag, Yanxue Yue, Weiyu Zhu, Chongyu Li, Bo Zhang, Xinshui Huang, Yubing Sun
Summary: A novel nanoscale zero-valent iron/molybdenum disulfide (nZVI/MoS2) composite was synthesized and applied for the removal of U(VI) from water solutions. The nZVI/MoS2 composites exhibited a high surface area, uniform distribution of nZVI, and higher adsorption capacities than MoS2 due to the synergistic effect. The removal of U(VI) on nZVI/MoS2 involved cation exchange and inner-sphere surface complexation and was enhanced by the complexation of U(VI) with various oxygenated functional groups and subsequent reduction to U(IV) by Fe(0) and/or Fe(II).
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yubing Sun, Ning Zhang, Yanxue Yue, Jingting Xiao, Xinhui Huang, Alhadi Ishag
Summary: This article reviews the synthesis and properties of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and focuses on recent advances in the removal of various environmental pollutants using ZIFs. The interaction mechanisms between ZIFs and contaminants, including adsorption, redox, and co-precipitation, are proposed using spectroscopic, modeling, and theoretical calculations. The challenges and prospects for environmental pollution remediation using ZIFs are also discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wang Ning, Pang Hongwei, Yu Shujun, Gu Pengcheng, Song Shuang, Wang Hongqing, Wang Xiangke
ACTA CHIMICA SINICA
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sai Zhang, Shuang Song, Pengcheng Gu, Ran Ma, Dongli Wei, Guixia Zhao, Tao Wen, Riffat Jehan, Baowei Hu, Xiangke Wang
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2019)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
Wang Xiang-Xue, Yu Shu-Jun, Wang Xiang-Ke
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC MATERIALS
(2019)
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)