Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuo Li, Yalun Yang, Heshan Zheng, Yongjie Zheng, Tao Jing, Jun Ma, Jun Nan, Yoong Kit Leong, Jo-Shu Chang
Summary: This paper summarizes the recent findings on advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for landfill leachate treatment, focusing on the production routes and mechanisms of hydroxyl radical (·OH) and sulfate radical (SO4·-). It also highlights the challenges of using a single advanced oxidation technology for treating special leachates and the potential of synergistic combination with biological or physical methods.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jia-Sheng Wang, Xiao-Hong Yi, Xingtao Xu, Haodong Ji, Amer M. Alanazi, Chong-Chen Wang, Chen Zhao, Yusuf Valentino Kaneti, Peng Wang, Wen Liu, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful immobilization of MIL-88A(Fe) MOF on cotton fibers to fabricate MIL-88A (Fe)/cotton fibers (MC) using an eco-friendly method. The prepared MC effectively activates peroxydisulfate to eliminate tetracycline antibiotics in simulated wastewater under UV-light irradiation. The study also investigates the degradation pathways of the antibiotics and demonstrates the long-term operation possibility of the MC in a continuous photoactivated SR-AOP system using a self-designed fixed bed reactor. The findings highlight the potential use of MOFs in large-scale wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Micha Zabiszak, Justyna Frymark, Kazuma Ogawa, Monika Skrobanska, Martyna Nowak, Renata Jastrzab, Malgorzata T. Kaczmarek
Summary: Beta-lactam antibiotics are widely used in medicine due to their strong antibacterial activity. They are produced by fungi and bacteria, and their advantages lie in their potent bactericidal activity and wide spectrum of activity. The common mode of action of beta-lactam antibiotics involves inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to the demise of the bacterial cell.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pin Wang, Lingjun Bu, Lu Luo, Yangtao Wu, Weiqiu Zhang, Shiqing Zhou, John C. Crittenden
Summary: In this study, a novel kinetic model was developed to enrich the elementary reactions related to transformation products (TPs) in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). The entire reaction pathways from parent organic compounds to TPs were mapped using density functional theory (DFT). The predicted concentrations of nitro-TPs obtained from the model matched previous research results, confirming the accuracy of the predictions. This research highlights the effectiveness of combining DFT and kinetic modeling in understanding TP formation and decay mechanisms in AOPs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Huiling Xia, Chengwei Li, Guoying Yang, Zhiang Shi, Chenxi Jin, Wenzhi He, Jingcheng Xu, Guangming Li
Summary: This paper provides a detailed classification and comprehensive review of microwave-assisted advanced oxidation processes (MW-AOPs) in wastewater treatment. The latest applications of microwave in different advanced oxidation systems are discussed, along with the discussion of reaction parameters, performance, and operating costs of MW-AOPs. Recommendations for future research on MW-AOPs are also provided, highlighting the potential development and evolution of this technology.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shizong Wang, Jianlong Wang
Summary: This study utilized various methods to activate PMS for SNRP process to enhance mineralization of SMX. The results showed that different SNRP methods had varying effects on the mineralization of SMX, with biochar-induced SNRP being the most effective.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Aniqa Ashraf, Guijian Liu, Balal Yousaf, Muhammad Arif, Rafay Ahmed, Samina Irshad, Ayesha Imtiyaz Cheema, Audil Rashid, Humaira Gulzaman
Summary: The widespread antibiotic pollution, particularly from Erythromycin, poses a serious threat to aquatic environments due to the emergence of ERY-resistance genes and bacteria. Advanced oxidation processes prove to be effective in degrading pollutants like ERY. ERY has been identified as a high-risk macrolide antibiotic by the European Union, and understanding its environmental impact and degradation mechanisms is crucial for tackling antibiotic pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yong-Tao Li, Wan-Ying Du, Jing-Lin Chen, Jiu-Jiang Zhang, Xin-Yue Liu, Hao Liu, Yi-Lan Zhang, Yuan-Yuan Hu
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) degradation through electrochemical activation of persulfate (PS). The results showed that the dosage of PS, voltage, and initial pH had an impact on the removal rate of MDEA, and the synergistic effect between SO4-. and the three-dimensional electrochemical system increased the removal rate. In addition, kinetic analysis revealed that the degradation process followed a pseudo-first-order model and the reaction rate increased with increasing voltage.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vidhu Agarwal, Akhilesh Tiwari, Pritish Varadwaj
Summary: Beta-lactam antibiotics are effective in treating bacterial infections, but resistance has developed due to overuse and misuse. Resistance is primarily caused by beta-lactamase enzymes that hydrolyze these antibiotics. Bacteria evolve and mutate to produce such enzymes, leading to resistance even against newly discovered antibiotics. Carbapenems are considered the last line of defense, but now resistance is also developing against this combination. This extensive review discusses the different classes of beta-lactamase enzymes, their mechanisms of action, and the role of structural elements in resistance.
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sarah C. J. Jorgensen, Jackson J. Stewart, Bruce R. Dalton
Summary: The article discusses the skepticism surrounding the use of precision dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring in the rapidly advancing field of antimicrobials, questioning whether it can truly improve patient outcomes. It advocates for critical appraisal and maintaining a skeptical attitude, while emphasizing the need for compelling evidence before adopting new technologies.
JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Matthew D. Holmes, Nina Vo, Rachel Rafeq, Dana Byrne, Madeline King
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the cases of patients with reported penicillin allergy who received beta-lactam antibiotics in the emergency department between 2015 and 2019. The results showed that there were no IgE-mediated allergic reactions after the administration of beta-lactam antibiotics in the emergency department, and the previously reported penicillin allergy did not affect the continuation of beta-lactam antibiotics after discharge.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hannah Milh, Xingyue Yu, Deirdre Cabooter, Raf Dewil
Summary: In this study, the efficiency of UV-based sulfate radical advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOP) and UV-based advanced reduction processes (ARP) in degrading ciprofloxacin (CIP) in wastewater was investigated. It was found that the UV/PS process was more efficient than the UV/PMS process in SR-AOPs, while the UV/sulfite process was the most efficient among ARPs. The optimal process parameters and the contribution of different reactive species were determined for each process.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lin Minyi, Xia Dehua
Summary: Advanced oxidation processes based on sulfate radicals are promising technologies for inactivating pathogenic microorganisms in water and wastewater due to their high oxidation potential, wide pH adaptability, and negligible formation of undesired byproducts.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Joe Amoah, Eili Y. Klein, Kathleen Chiotos, Sara E. Cosgrove, Pranita D. Tamma
Summary: According to a multicenter observational study, prioritizing administration of beta-lactam over vancomycin for critically ill patients with suspected bloodstream infections may reduce early mortality, highlighting the significant impact of a simple practice change on improving patient survival.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Alena Kulist'akova
Summary: The majority of current wastewater treatment technologies are ineffective in removing pharmaceutical micropollutants, resulting in their discharge into surface water bodies and causing significant harm to fragile ecosystems. The European Commission has published an expansion of legislation for surface water that includes the monitoring and limitation of the discharge of nine pharmaceuticals. Photochemical advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have shown promise in efficiently removing micropollutants and could potentially reduce the pharmaceutical burden in wastewater. However, there are challenges that limit their widespread use in treatment plants. This review fills the gap in summarizing and assessing the current trends in the utilization of photochemical AOPs for pharmaceutical micropollutant removal in wastewater treatment, representing the first attempt to address this topic.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
