Article
Environmental Sciences
Zia Ul Haq Khan, Noor Shad Gul, Sana Sabahat, Jingyu Sun, Kamran Tahir, Noor Samad Shah, Nawshad Muhammad, Abdur Rahim, Muhammad Imran, Jibran Iqbal, Taj Malook Khan, Syed Khasim, Umar Farooq, Jianbo Wu
Summary: This review assesses the effectiveness of Advance Oxidation Process (AOPs) in eradicating organic pollutants and provides some suggestions for its advancement. AOPs are a process intensification method for wastewater treatment that generates hydroxyl and sulfate radicals for oxidation. The combination of AOPs with ozone or UV treatment has been shown to be highly effective for wastewater treatment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jorge Rodriguez-Chueca, Jaime Carbajo, Patricia Garcia-Munoz
Summary: In recent decades, UV-AOPs have been used to remove various contaminants from polluted water, but their industrial-scale application is limited by high operational costs. Researchers have been working on increasing their efficiency and reducing costs by optimizing operational parameters, developing photocatalytic materials, and combining different UV-AOPs for pollutant treatment.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Eva Domingues, Eryk Fernandes, Joao Gomes, Rui C. Martins
Summary: Pork production generates wastewater with high pollutant load and the intensive use of pharmaceuticals leads to effluents rich in these compounds. Traditional biological depuration treatments are effective on organic load removal but are time-consuming and inefficient on abating persistent contaminants like pharmaceutical compounds, necessitating the pursuit of alternative technologies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Golnoosh Khajouei, Harry O. O. Finklea, Lian-Shin Lin
Summary: Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), including UV/chlorine, have gained attention as alternatives to conventional water treatment technologies. UV/chlorine process offers multiple disinfection modes and maintains chlorine residuals, while also having advantages like higher radical production efficiency. This process has been applied to degrade a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. This review evaluates the efficiency of UV/chlorine process and discusses strategies to tackle the formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs).
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ming-Hsun Shen, Rakesh K. Singh
Summary: This study applied the advanced oxidation processes (AOP) combined with UV radiation and H2O2 solution to reduce aflatoxins in peanuts. The results showed that AOP treatment had a significant effect on reducing aflatoxins in milled peanuts, but not in whole peanuts. Drying treatment effectively removed residual H2O2 in peanuts.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Huijiao Wang, Yujue Wang, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
Summary: This Special Issue includes papers on the mechanistic understanding, development, and implementation of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for removing emerging contaminants in water and wastewater treatment. The issue received attention from researchers worldwide and covers various AOPs such as electrochemical, photocatalytic, plasma, and Fenton-related processes. The guest editors are pleased with the innovative and meaningful contributions and hope that this Special Issue will promote the understanding and application of AOPs for emerging contaminant removal.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rui Li, David Speed, Dinusha Siriwardena, Sujan Fernando, Selma Mededovic Thagard, Thomas M. Holsen
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of three advanced oxidation processes, Fenton, UV/Fenton, and UV/H2O2, for treating wastewater containing various components commonly found in semiconductor wastewater. The UV/Fenton process at an initial pH of 8.3 showed the best overall removal rate due to synergistic effects of various factors. The presence of co-contaminants in actual semiconductor industrial wastewater impacted the removal rates of pyrazole and DGA differently for each AOP.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ines M. F. Cardoso, Rita M. F. Cardoso, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva
Summary: Water quality management is a priority issue, with the need for new technologies to meet strict regulations and address challenges in limited water resources. Nanomaterials play a crucial role in advancing research on advanced oxidation processes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liang Tang, Aozhou Li, Minghao Kong, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Xiaodi Duan
Summary: Pollutants of emerging concern in aqueous environments pose a significant threat to the aquatic ecosystem and human health. UV-assisted advanced oxidation/reduction processes have been identified as competent and cost-effective treatment approaches for removing such pollutants. The effectiveness of these processes depends heavily on the wavelength of the UV irradiation used. This article systematically discusses the wavelength dependency of various UV-assisted processes on the transformation of contaminants and emphasizes the importance of matching the wavelengths with the target compounds and oxidants/reductants for optimized pollutant removal and disinfection byproduct control.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomas Prostejovsky, Martin Reli, Radim Zebrak, Tereza Konecna, Federico Salvadores, Milagros M. Ballari, Kamila Koci
Summary: Experimental study on the elimination of xylene using advanced oxidation process in a pilot plant demonstrated that xylene conversion decreases with increasing initial concentration and air flow rate. The mathematical model for the first step of the unit indicated that the main pathway of xylene elimination is through reactions with hydroxyl radicals. The pilot plant unit showed higher energy-cost efficiency for higher flow rates of waste gas, suggesting potential for the technology in removing organic compounds from the air with further studies needed.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
P. V. Nidheesh, G. Divyapriya, Fatima Ezzahra Titchou, Mohamed Hamdani
Summary: This article extensively discusses various aspects of sulfate radicals based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs) in treating textile wastewaters, including activation processes, reactive molecules and radicals species, performance evaluations, comparisons with other AOPs, and studies on experimental scales.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Tao Ye, Tian-Yang Zhang, Fu-Xiang Tian, Bin Xu
Summary: Iodinated disinfection byproducts (I-DBPs) are a emerging concern in water treatment due to high toxicity and taste-and-odor issues associated with iodinated trihalomethanes (I-THMs). UV irradiation effectively inactivates microorganisms in water, but can lead to the formation of I-DBPs through the transformation of iodine sources. UV and UV-based advanced oxidation processes (UV-AOPs) are suitable for I-DBP degradation, although high UV doses are required.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Imran Kanjal, Majid Muneer, Muhammad Asghar Jamal, Tanveer Hussain Bokhari, Abdul Wahid, Shafqat Ullah, Abdeltif Amrane, Amina Hadadi, Hichem Tahraoui, Lotfi Mouni
Summary: Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) show great potential in degrading and detoxifying industrial-based effluents. The study utilized UV and gamma radiation with H2O2 to treat Reactive Red 45 dye aqueous solutions. Optimal conditions were determined to achieve maximum degradation of the dye. The results showed significant reductions in dye concentration and chemical oxygen demand using UV/H2O2 and gamma/H2O2. Toxicity tests conducted on the treated samples demonstrated reduced toxicity levels. Overall, the study suggests that AOPs based on UV and gamma radiation combined with H2O2 can effectively degrade and detoxify textile waste effluents.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Shaohua Wu, Leyuan Shen, Yan Lin, Kai Yin, Chunping Yang
Summary: This critical review provides an overview of sulfite-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and advanced reduction processes (ARPs) in water purification, discussing the mechanisms of reactive species generation, factors influencing removal performance, and roles in pollutant destruction. The review aims to advance understanding and applications of sulfite-based AOPs/ARPs in water treatment by identifying key knowledge gaps and proposing future research directions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Woorim Lee, Jaedon Shin, Minju Lee, Yegyun Choi, Heejong Son, Yunho Lee
Summary: This study investigated the reaction kinetics and elimination efficiency of eleven synthetic musks during ozonation and UV254nm-based, advanced oxidation processes. The results showed that some synthetic musks exhibited high reactivity and elimination efficiency, especially when combined with UV/H2O2 or UV/FAC treatment. The findings suggest that the chemical kinetics approach is a useful tool for predicting and interpreting the removal of micropollutants during oxidative water treatment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Alessandro Abba, Sabrina Sorlini, Matteo Bruggi
JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sabrina Sorlini, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Alessandro Abba
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Alessandro Abba, Ilaria Benigna, Sabrina Sorlini, Vincenzo Torretta
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Andrea Frattarola, Marta Domini, Sabrina Sorlini
HUMAN AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlotta Alias, Laura Benassi, Luca Bertazzi, Sabrina Sorlini, Marialuisa Volta, Umberto Gelatti
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Claudio De Rose, Alessandro Abba, Marco Baldi, Giorgio Bertanza, Roberta Pedrazzani, Sabrina Sorlini, Marco Carnevale Miino
Summary: The study compared air quality data during lockdown in London, Milan, and Paris, finding a significant decrease in NO2 concentrations due to reduced traffic. Despite the decrease in traffic contributions, high NO2 concentrations were still recorded in some locations. To reduce pollution effectively, a vision focusing on both traffic reduction and rethinking vehicle pollution effects is necessary.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlotta Alias, Donatella Feretti, Laura Benassi, Ilaria Zerbini, Claudia Zani, Sabrina Sorlini
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity and genotoxicity of groundwater contaminated by fluorinated compounds after treatment. The results showed that the treated water samples exhibited different levels of toxicity and genotoxicity to different organisms. Therefore, measures should be taken to improve the management of drinking water quality.
WATER AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Franco Hernan Gomez, Francesca Maria Caccamo, Sabrina Sorlini
Summary: Non-potable reuse of greywater can be an effective alternative to freshwater consumption, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. A pilot plant incorporating horizontal flow constructed wetland and anaerobic filtration was built to treat greywater from a Venezuelan family, achieving significant reductions in microbiological contamination. However, additional disinfection treatment may be necessary for complete pathogen removal in order to safely reuse the greywater, especially for irrigation of edible crops.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Sorlini, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Marco Carnevale Miino
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Sorlini, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Alessandro Abba
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Alessandro Abba, Sabrina Sorlini, Silvestro Damiani, Barbara Marianna Crotti
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
G. Bertanza, S. Sorlini, M. Vaccari
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Industrial
Alessandro Abba, Sabrina Sorlini, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli
8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND EDUCATION (MSE 2017) - TRENDS IN NEW INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Silvia Gibellini, Sabrina Sorlini, Andrea Pollmann Gomez
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sabrina Sorlini, Michela Biasibetti, Francesca Gialdini, Maria Cristina Collivignarelli
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2017)