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Ding Y, Feng H, Han J, Jiang W, Dong S, Cheng H, Wang M, Wang A. Effect of UV pretreatment on the source control of floR during subsequent biotreatment of florfenicol wastewater. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:120. [PMID: 38212963 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12826-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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UV photolysis has been recommended as an alternative pretreatment method for the elimination of antibacterial activity of antibiotics against the indicator strain, but the pretreated antibiotic intermediates might not lose their potential to induce antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) proliferation during subsequent biotreatment processes. The presence of florfenicol (FLO) in wastewater seriously inhibits the metabolic performance of anaerobic sludge microorganisms, especially the positive correlation between UV irradiation doses and ATP content, while it did not significantly affect the organics utilization ability and protein biosynthetic process of aerobic microorganisms. After sufficient UV pretreatment, the relative abundances of floR from genomic or plasmid DNA in subsequent aerobic and anaerobic biotreatment processes both decreased by two orders of magnitude, maintained at the level of the groups without FLO selective pressure. Meanwhile, the abundances of floR under anaerobic condition were always lower than that under aerobic condition, suggesting that anaerobic biotreatment systems might be more suitable for the effective control of target ARGs. The higher abundance of floR in plasmid DNA than in genome also indicated that the potential transmission risk of mobile ARGs should not be ignored. In addition, the relative abundance of intI1 was positively correlated with floR in its corresponding genomic or plasmid DNA (p < 0.05), which also increased the potential horizontal transfer risk of target ARGs. This study provides new insights into the effect of preferential UV photolysis as a pretreatment method for the enhancement of metabolic performance and source control of target ARGs in subsequent biotreatment processes. KEY POINTS: • Sufficient UV photolytic pretreatment efficiently controlled the abundance of floR • A synchronous decrease in abundance of intI1 reduced the risk of horizontal transfer • An appreciable abundance of floR in plasmid DNA was a potential source of total ARGs.
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- Yangcheng Ding
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
- School of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
- School of Statistics and Mathematics, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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Fang C, Garcia-Rodriguez O, Yang L, Zhou Y, Imbrogno J, Swenson TM, Lefebvre O, Zhang S. Sequential high-recovery nanofiltration and electrochemical degradation for the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 259:121832. [PMID: 38852395 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The presence of antibiotics in aquatic ecosystems poses a significant concern for public health and aquatic life, owing to their contribution to the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Effective wastewater treatment strategies are needed to ensure that discharges from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities are adequately controlled. Here we propose the sequential use of nanofiltration (NF) for concentrating a real pharmaceutical effluent derived from azithromycin production, followed by electrochemical oxidation for thorough removal of pharmaceutical compounds. The NF membrane demonstrated its capability to concentrate wastewater at a high recovery value of 95 % and 99.7 ± 0.2 % rejection to azithromycin. The subsequent electrochemical oxidation process completely degraded azithromycin in the concentrate within 30 min and reduced total organic carbon by 95 % in 180 min. Such integrated treatment approach minimized the electrochemically-treated volume through a low-energy membrane approach and enhanced mass transfer towards the electrodes, therefore driving the process toward zero-liquid-discharge objectives. Overall, our integrated approach holds promises for cost-effective and sustainable removal of trace pharmaceutical compounds and other organics in pharmaceutical wastewater.
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- Chenyi Fang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, #02-03, T-Lab Building 5A Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117411; Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 2, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Chemical Research & Development, Pfizer Inc., 280 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340, USA
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- Chemical Research & Development, Pfizer Inc., 280 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340, USA
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, #02-03, T-Lab Building 5A Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117411; Centre for Water Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive 2, Singapore, 117576, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore.
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Kamranifar M, Ghanbari S, Fatehizadeh A, Taheri E, Azizollahi N, Momeni Z, Khiadani M, Ebrahimpour K, Ganachari SV, Aminabhavi TM. Unique effect of bromide ion on intensification of advanced oxidation processes for pollutants removal: A systematic review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 354:124136. [PMID: 38734054 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been developed to decompose toxic pollutants to protect the aquatic environment. AOP has been considered an alternative treatment method for wastewater treatment. Bromine is present in natural waters posing toxic effects on human health and hence, its removal from drinking water sources is necessary. Of the many techniques advanced oxidation is covered in this review. This review systematically examines literature published from 1997 to April 2024, sourced from Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases, focusing on the efficacy of AOPs for pollutant removal from aqueous solutions containing bromide ions to investigate the impact of bromide ions on AOPs. Data and information extracted from each article eligible for inclusion in the review include the type of AOP, type of pollutants, and removal efficiency of AOP under the presence and absence of bromide ion. Of the 1784 documents screened, 90 studies met inclusion criteria, providing insights into various AOPs, including UV/chlorine, UV/PS, UV/H2O2, UV/catalyst, and visible light/catalyst processes. The observed impact of bromide ion presence on the efficacy of AOP processes, alongside the AOP method under scrutiny, is contingent upon various factors such as the nature of the target pollutant, catalyst type, and bromide ion concentration. These considerations are crucial in selecting the best method for removing specific pollutants under defined conditions. Challenges were encountered during result analysis included variations in experimental setups, disparities in pollutant types and concentrations, and inconsistencies in reporting AOP performance metrics. Addressing these parameters in research reports will enhance the coherence and utility of subsequent systematic reviews.
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- Mohammad Kamranifar
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Center for Energy and Environment,School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi-580031, India
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- Center for Energy and Environment,School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi-580031, India; University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab 140 413, India; Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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Ji M, Wang B, Zheng Z, Liu E, Shi C, Wang C, Tian B, Ma H, Wei C, Zhou B, Li Z. Efficient photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics by binary heterojunction complex boron subphthalocyanine bromide/bismuth oxychloride. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 663:421-435. [PMID: 38417294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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The development of stable and efficient heterojunction photocatalysts for wastewater environmental purification exhibits a significant challenge. Herien, a promising binary heterojunction complex comprising boron subphthalocyanine bromide/bismuth oxychloride (SubPc-Br/BiOCl) was successfully synthesized using the hydrothermal method, which involved the self-assembled of SubPc-Br on the surface of BiOCl via intermolecular π-π stacking interactions to compose an electron-transporting layer. The photocatalytic efficiency of SubPc-Br/BiOCl for the degradation of tetracycline and the minocycline exhibited a substantial improvement of 29.14% and 53.72%, respectively, compared to the original BiOCl. Experimental characterization and theoretical calculations elucidated that the enhanced photocatalytic performance of the SubPc-Br/BiOCl composite photocatalysts stemmed from the S-scheme electron transport mechanism at the interface between BiOCl and SubPc-Br supramolecules, which broadened the visible light absorption range, increased the carrier molecular efficiency, and accelerated the carriers. Furthermore, molecular dynamic (MD) simulations provided insights into the action trajectories of the two semiconductors, revealing that the presence of SubPc-Br enhances the water and organic pollutant adsorption capabilities of the BiOCl surface within the supramolecular array system. In conclusion, the synthesis and analysis of the binary heterojunction complex SubPc-Br/BiOCl yield valuable insights into the efficient photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics, holding great promise for diverse environmental applications.
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- Mengting Ji
- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Theoretical Physics Frontiers, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China.
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Xu Y, Anker Y, Talawar MP. Degradation of tetracycline, oxytetracycline & ampicillin by purified multiple copper oxidase like laccase from Stentrophomonas sp. YBX1. Braz J Microbiol 2024; 55:1529-1543. [PMID: 38340257 PMCID: PMC11153415 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-024-01247-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Multiple copper oxidase (MCO) like laccase is widely distributed in higher plant, fungi and bacteria. This study identified MCO like laccase producing bacterium isolated from a wastewater treatment plant based on 16S rRNA sequence analysis, and they were further confirmed by phylogenetic reconstruction. Biochemical and gene characterization of MCO like laccase from Stenotrophomonas sp. YBX1 is presented. Purification of MCO like laccase was carried out by ion exchange HQ Trap column and followed by gel filtration spheracryl S-100 column. The purified MCO like laccase from Stenotrophomonas sp. YBX1 shows a total activity of 1252 units and specific activity 391.2 U/mg and protein concentration 0.32 mg/mL. In SDS PAGE, the approximate molecular mass was found at 66 kDa and further confirmed from an MS spectrum of MALDI-TOF. The purified MCO like laccase is capable of degradation of antibiotics such as tetracycline completely, whereas oxytetracycline (78%) and ampicillin (62%) degraded within 96 min without any redox mediators at pH 5 and 30 ºC. Its degradation pathway was based on identification of metabolites by LC-MS spectrum. The enzymatic degradation may be used in advanced treatment of antibiotics containing wastewater.
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- Yanbin Xu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ariel University, 40700, Ariel, Israel
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ariel University, 40700, Ariel, Israel.
- Department of Life Science, Garden City University, Bangalore, 580049, India.
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510 006, China.
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Alakayleh Z, Al-Akayleh F, Al-Remawi M, Mahyoob W, Hajar HAA, Esaifan M, Shawabkeh R. Utilizing olive leaves biomass as an efficient adsorbent for ciprofloxacin removal: characterization, isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:562. [PMID: 38769235 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12712-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Olive leaves were utilized to produce activated biomass for the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP) from water. The raw biomass (ROLB) was activated with sodium hydroxide, phosphoric acid, and Dead Sea water to create co-precipitated adsorbent (COLB) with improved adsorption performance. The characteristics of the ROLB and COLB were examined using SEM images, BET surface area analyzer, and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. COLB has a BET surface area of 7.763 m2/g, markedly higher than ROLB's 2.8 m2/g, indicating a substantial increase in adsorption sites. Through investigations on operational parameters, the optimal adsorption efficiency was achieved by COLB is 77.9% within 60 min, obtained at pH 6, and CIP concentration of 2 mg/mL. Isotherm studies indicated that both Langmuir and Freundlich models fit the adsorption data well for CIP onto ROLB and COLB, with R2 values exceeding 0.95, suggesting effective monolayer and heterogeneous surface adsorption. The Langmuir model revealed maximum adsorption capacities of 636 mg/g for ROLB and 1243 mg/g for COLB, highlighting COLB's superior adsorption capability attributed to its enhanced surface characteristics post-modification. Kinetic data fitting the pseudo-second-order model with R2 of 0.99 for ROLB and 1 for COLB, along with a higher calculated qe for COLB, suggest its modified surface provides more effective binding sites for CIP, enhancing adsorption capacity. Thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption process is spontaneous (∆Go < 0), and exothermic (∆Ho < 0), and exhibits a decrease in randomness (∆So < 0) as the process progresses. The ΔH° value of 10.6 kJ/mol for ROLB signifies physisorption, whereas 35.97 kJ/mol for COLB implies that CIP adsorption on COLB occurs through a mixed physicochemical process.
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- Zuhier Alakayleh
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Mutah University, Mutah, Karak, 61710, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, 11196, Jordan
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- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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Ani I, Akpan U, Olutoye M, Hameed B, Egbosiuba T. Adsorption-photocatalysis synergy of reusable mesoporous TiO 2-ZnO for photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline antibiotic. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30531. [PMID: 38726123 PMCID: PMC11079255 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The potentials of mesoporous TiO2-ZnO (3TiZn) were explored on photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline (DOX) antibiotic, likewise the influence of adsorption on the photocatalytic process. The 3TiZn was characterized for physical and chemical properties. Stability, reusability, kinetic and the ability of 3TiZn to degrade high concentration of pollutant under different operating conditions were investigated. Photocatalytic degradation of DOX was conducted at varied operating conditions, and the best was obtained at 1 g/L catalyst dosage, solution inherent pH (4.4) and 50 ppm of DOX. Complete degradation of 50 ppm and 100 ppm of DOX were attained within 30 and 100 min of the reaction time, respectively. The stability and reusability study of the photocatalyst proved that at the tenth (10th) cycle, the 3TiZn is as effective in the degradation of DOX as in the first cycle. This may be attributed to the fusion of the mixed oxides during calcination. The 3TiZn is mesoporous with a pore diameter of 17 nm, and this boosts it potential to degrade high concentration of DOX. It was observed that the adsorption capacity of 3TiZn enhance the photocatalytic process. It can be emphasized that 3TiZn portrayed a remarkable catalyst stability and good potentials for industrial application.
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- I.J. Ani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus, Anambra, Nigeria
- Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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Bastolla CLV, Guerreiro FC, Saldaña-Serrano M, Gomes CHAM, Lima D, Rutkoski CF, Mattos JJ, Dias VHV, Righetti BPH, Ferreira CP, Martim J, Alves TC, Melo CMR, Marques MRF, Lüchmann KH, Almeida EA, Bainy ACD. Emerging and legacy contaminants on the Brazilian southern coast (Santa Catarina): A multi-biomarker approach in oysters Crassostrea gasar (Adanson, 1757). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 925:171679. [PMID: 38494031 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Coastal environments, such as those in the Santa Catarina State (SC, Brazil), are considered the primary receptors of anthropogenic pollutants. In this study, our objective was to evaluate the levels of emerging contaminants (ECs) and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in indigenous Crassostrea gasar oysters from different regions of SC coast in the summer season (March 2022). Field collections were conducted in the São Francisco do Sul, Itajaí, Florianópolis and Laguna coastal zones. We analyzed the bioaccumulation levels of 75 compounds, including antibiotics (AB), endocrine disruptors (ED), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and pesticides. Furthermore, we assessed biomarker responses related to biotransformation, antioxidant defense, heat shock protection and oxidative damage in oysters' gills. Prevalence of ECs was observed in the central and southern regions, while the highest concentrations of POPs were detected in the central-northern regions of SC. Oysters exhibited an induction in biotransformation systems (cyp2au1 and cyp356a1, sult and GST activity) and antioxidant enzymes activities (SOD, CAT and GPx). Higher susceptibility to lipid peroxidation was observed in the animals from Florianópolis compared to other regions. Correlation analyses indicated possible associations between contaminants and environmental variables in the biomarker responses, serving as a warning related to climate change. Our results highlight the influence of anthropogenic activities on SC, serving as baseline of ECs and POPs levels in the coastal areas of Santa Catarina, indicating more critical zones for extensive monitoring, aiming to conserve coastal regions.
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- Camila L V Bastolla
- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Blumenau Regional University Foundation, FURB, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Marine Mollusc Laboratory (LMM), Department of Aquaculture, Center for Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Blumenau Regional University Foundation, FURB, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Fisheries Engineering and Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Catarina, UDESC, Laguna, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Blumenau Regional University Foundation, FURB, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Fisheries Engineering and Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Catarina, UDESC, Laguna, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Fisheries Engineering and Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Catarina, UDESC, Laguna, Brazil
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Blumenau Regional University Foundation, FURB, Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biomarkers of Aquatic Contamination and Immunochemistry (LABCAI), Center for Biological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Wang Y, Yang K, Li L, Yang L, Zhang S, Yu F, Hua L. Change characteristics, bacteria host, and spread risks of bioaerosol ARGs/MGEs from different stages in sewage and sludge treatment process. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134011. [PMID: 38492400 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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The spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the atmospheric environment has seriously threatened human health. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are an important source of aerosol ARGs. A large WWTP, including sewage treatment process (SWP) and sludge treatment process (SDP), was selected in North China for sampling in this study. The content of ARGs, mobile genetic elements (MGEs), and bacterial genera in sewage/sludge and aerosols from different process stages was detected. The possible correlation between ARGs/ MGEs and bacteria was analyzed. The risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was evaluated and the diffusion of ARGs/MGEs was simulated. The results showed that the concentration of ARGs/MGEs varied as the process progressed, and which in the aeration tank was relatively high. The ARGs/MGEs content in SWP aerosol (8.35-163.27 copies/m3) was higher than that in SDP (5.52-16.36 copies/m3). The main ARGs/MGEs detected in SWP aerosol were tnpA-05, tnpA-04, and ermF, while the main ARGs/MGEs detected in SDP aerosol were sul1, ermF, and blaPAO. ARGs were positively correlated with most bacteria and Escherichia coli with ARGs carries higher cytotoxicity. ARGs/MGEs mainly diffused towards the southeast, which may cause harm to urban residents with the diffusion of aerosols. This study provides clues and theoretical basis for preventing the hazards of ARGs from WWTP sources.
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- Yanjie Wang
- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China; Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, United Kingdom, UK; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China; Advanced Medical Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450014, PR China.
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Bi J, Zhang Z, Tian J, Huang G. Interface engineering in a nitrogen-rich COF/BiOBr S-scheme heterojunction triggering efficient photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotics. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:761-771. [PMID: 38325174 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Tetracycline (TC) antibiotics, extensively utilized in livestock farming and aquaculture, pose significant environmental challenges. Photocatalysis, leveraging renewable sunlight and reusable photocatalysts, offers a promising avenue for mitigating TC pollution. However, identifying robust photocatalysts remains a formidable challenge. This study introduces a novel hollow-flower-ball-like nanoheterojunction composed of a nitrogen-rich covalent organic framework (N-COF) coupled with BiOBr (BOB), a semiconductor with a higher Fermi level. The synthesized N-COF/BOB S-scheme nanoheterojunction features an expanded contact interface, strengthened chemical bonding, and unique band topologies. The N-COF/BOB composites showcased exceptional TC degradation performance, achieving an 81.2% removal of 60 mg/L TC within 2 h, markedly surpassing the individual efficiencies of N-COF and BOB by factors of 3.80 and 5.96, respectively. Furthermore, the total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiency highlights a superior mineralization capacity in the N-COF/BOB composite compared to the individual components, N-COF and BOB. The toxicity assessment revealed that the degradation intermediates possess diminished environmental toxicity. This enhanced performance is ascribed to the robust S-scheme nanoheterojunction structure, which promotes efficient photoinduced electron transfer from BOB to N-COF. This process also augments the separation of photogenerated charge carriers, resulting in an increased yield of superoxide radicals (∙O2-) and hydroxyl radicals (∙OH). These reactive species significantly contribute to the degradation and mineralization of TC. Consequently, this study introduces a sustainable approach for addressing emerging antibiotic contaminants, employing COF-based photocatalysts.
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- Jinhong Bi
- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian 350108, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian 350108, PR China
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian 350108, PR China
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian 350108, PR China
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian 350108, PR China.
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Ghariani B, Alessa AH, Ben Atitallah I, Louati I, Alsaigh AA, Mechichi T, Zouari-Mechichi H. Fungal Bioremediation of the β-Lactam Antibiotic Ampicillin under Laccase-Induced Conditions. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:407. [PMID: 38786136 PMCID: PMC11117353 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13050407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Due to widespread overuse, pharmaceutical compounds, such as antibiotics, are becoming increasingly prevalent in greater concentrations in aquatic ecosystems. In this study, we investigated the capacity of the white-rot fungus, Coriolopsis gallica (a high-laccase-producing fungus), to biodegrade ampicillin under different cultivation conditions. The biodegradation of the antibiotic was confirmed using high-performance liquid chromatography, and its antibacterial activity was evaluated using the bacterial growth inhibition agar well diffusion method, with Escherichia coli as an ampicillin-sensitive test strain. C. gallica successfully eliminated ampicillin (50 mg L-1) after 6 days of incubation in a liquid medium. The best results were achieved with a 9-day-old fungal culture, which treated a high concentration (500 mg L-1) of ampicillin within 3 days. This higher antibiotic removal rate was concomitant with the maximum laccase production in the culture supernatant. Meanwhile, four consecutive doses of 500 mg L-1 of ampicillin were removed by the same fungal culture within 24 days. After that, the fungus failed to remove the antibiotic. The measurement of the ligninolytic enzyme activity showed that C. gallica laccase might participate in the bioremediation of ampicillin.
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- Bouthaina Ghariani
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzyme Engineering of Lipases, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia; (B.G.); (I.B.A.); (I.L.); (H.Z.-M.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 47512, Saudi Arabia;
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzyme Engineering of Lipases, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia; (B.G.); (I.B.A.); (I.L.); (H.Z.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzyme Engineering of Lipases, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia; (B.G.); (I.B.A.); (I.L.); (H.Z.-M.)
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia;
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzyme Engineering of Lipases, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia; (B.G.); (I.B.A.); (I.L.); (H.Z.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzyme Engineering of Lipases, National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1173, Sfax 3038, Tunisia; (B.G.); (I.B.A.); (I.L.); (H.Z.-M.)
- Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, BP 1175, Sfax 3038, Tunisia
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Negi A, Ringwal S, Pandey M, Taha Yassin M. Plant-mediated Z-scheme ZnO/TiO 2-NCs for antibacterial potential and dye degradation: experimental and DFT study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7955. [PMID: 38575610 PMCID: PMC10995207 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57392-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Efficient separation of electron-hole pairs remains pivotal in optimizing photogenerated carrier functionality across diverse catalytic and optoelectronic systems. This study presents the fabrication of a novel hollow direct Z-scheme photocatalyst, ZnO/TiO2. A thorough analysis encompassing various techniques such as Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron Microscopy (TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) provided detailed insights into the complex material characteristics of the ZnO/TiO2 heterojunction catalyst. The findings revealed coexisting anatase TiO2 and wurtzite ZnO phases, each retaining distinct attributes within the nanocomposites (NCs) structure. The study showcased the photocatalytic efficacy of ZnO/TiO2-NCs in decomposing Methylene Blue and Acridine Orange under UV irradiation, correlated with their underlying structures. Enhanced degradation of these dyes resulted from the establishment of a direct Z-scheme heterojunction between ZnO and TiO2. Employing Density Functional Theory (DFT) using Quantum ESPRESSO, this research analyzed phase diagrams and band structures, elucidating electronic properties and structural correlations. The study characterized a ZnO/TiO2 composite, revealing a band gap of 3.1-3.3 eV through UV-Visible spectroscopy and confirming its formation without impurity phases via XRD analysis. TEM and EDX showed uniform element dispersion (Zn: 27%, Ti: 29.62%, C: 5.03%, O: 38.35%). Computational analysis using DFT indicated a reduction in stable phases with increasing temperature. Enhanced dye degradation was observed (MB: 88.9%, AO: 84%), alongside significant antibacterial activity. In the future we predict that research will focus on development of scaled up production and photocatalytic activity through surface modification, while unveiling mechanistic insights and environmental applicability for multifunctional use in water treatment and antibacterial applications, leading to further advancement of the field.
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- Aayasha Negi
- Department of Chemistry, IFTM University Moradabad, Lodhipur Rajput, Uttar Pradesh, 244102, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Army Cadet College, Indian Millitary Academy, Dehra Dun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263145, India
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Goyat R, Singh J, Umar A, Saharan Y, Ibrahim AA, Akbar S, Baskoutas S. Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite based polymeric membrane (PES/PVP/GO-TiO 2) and performance evaluation for the removal of various antibiotics (amoxicillin, azithromycin & ciprofloxacin) from aqueous solution. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 353:141542. [PMID: 38428535 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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The escalating global concern regarding antibiotic pollution necessitates the development of advanced water treatment strategies. This study presents an innovative approach through the fabrication and evaluation of a Polyethersulfone (PES) membrane adorned with GO-TiO2 nanocomposites. The objective is to enhance the removal efficiency of various antibiotics, addressing the challenge of emerging organic compounds (EOCs) in water systems. The nanocomposite membranes, synthesized via the phase inversion method, incorporate hydrophilic agents, specifically GO-TiO2 nanocomposites and Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). The resultant membranes underwent comprehensive characterization employing AFM, EDS, tensile strength testing, water contact angle measurements, and FESEM to elucidate their properties. Analysis revealed a substantial improvement in the hydrophilicity of the modified membranes attributed to the presence of hydroxyl groups within the GO-TiO2 structure. AFM images demonstrated an augmentation in surface roughness with increasing nanocomposite content. FESEM images unveiled structural modifications, leading to enhanced porosity and augmented water flux. The pure water flux elevated from 0.980 L/m2.h-1 for unmodified membranes to approximately 6.85 L/m2.h-1 for membranes modified with 2 wt% nanocomposites. Membrane performance analysis indicated a direct correlation between nanocomposite content and antibiotic removal efficiency, ranging from 66.52% to 89.81% with 4 wt% nanocomposite content. Furthermore, the nanocomposite-modified membrane exhibited heightened resistance to fouling. The efficacy of the membrane extended to displaying potent antibacterial properties against microbial strains, including S. aureus, E. coli, and Candida. This study underscores the immense potential of GO-TiO2 decorated PES membranes as a sustainable and efficient solution for mitigating antibiotic contamination in water systems. The utilization of nanocomposite membranes emerges as a promising technique to combat the presence of EOC pollutants, particularly antibiotics, in water bodies, thus addressing a critical environmental concern.
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- Rohit Goyat
- Department of Chemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, 133203, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, 133203, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran, 11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, OH, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, 133203, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran, 11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, OH, USA
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Patras, 26500, Patras, Greece
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Nguyen MK, Lin C, Bui XT, Rakib MRJ, Nguyen HL, Truong QM, Hoang HG, Tran HT, Malafaia G, Idris AM. Occurrence and fate of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater: Insights on ecotoxicity, health risk, and state-of-the-art removal. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141678. [PMID: 38485003 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Pharmaceutical active compound (PhAC) residues are considered an emerging micropollutant that enters the aquatic environment and causes harmful ecotoxicity. The significant sources of PhACs in the environment include the pharmaceutical industry, hospital streams, and agricultural wastes (animal husbandry). Recent investigations demonstrated that wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are an important source of PhACs discharging ecosystems. Several commonly reported that PhACs are detected in a range level from ng L-1 to μg L-1 concentration in WWTP effluents. These compounds can have acute and chronic adverse impacts on natural wildlife, including flora and fauna. The approaches for PhAC removals in WWTPs include bioremediation, adsorption (e.g., biochar, chitosan, and graphene), and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). Overall, adsorption and AOPs can effectively remove PhACs from wastewater aided by oxidizing radicals. Heterogeneous photocatalysis has also proved to be a sustainable solution. Bioremediation approaches such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), constructed wetlands (CWs), and microalgal-based systems were applied to minimize pharmaceutical pollution. Noteworthy, applying MBRs has illustrated high removal efficiencies of up to 99%, promising prospective future. However, WWTPs should be combined with advanced solutions, e.g., AOPs/photodegradation, microalgae-bacteria consortia, etc., to treat and minimize their accumulation. More effective and novel technologies (e.g., new generation bioremediation) for PhAC degradation must be investigated and specially designed for a low-cost and full-scale. Investigating green and eco-friendly PhACs with advantages, e.g., low persistence, no bioaccumulation, less or non-toxicity, and environmentally friendly, is also necessary.
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- Minh-Ky Nguyen
- Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Hamlet 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Ph.D. Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan.
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- Ph.D. Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Waste Treatment Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh (VNU-HCM), Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Environmental Science and Management, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Management Science, Thu Dau Mot University, Binh Duong 75000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa, Dong Nai 76100, Viet Nam
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Management, Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, 62529 Abha, Saudi Arabia; Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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Sethi S, Dhir A, Arora V. Time series-based prediction of antibiotic degradation via photocatalysis using ensemble gradient boosting. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:24315-24328. [PMID: 38441740 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32720-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the laboratory-made catalyst Ni2P-ZrO2 (NPZ) in the degradation of an antibiotic in an aqueous suspension when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The degradation of amoxicillin (AMX) was predicted using time series forecasting through the ensemble gradient boosting model. The degradation experiments were conducted utilizing two distinct photocatalyst compositions of Nickel phosphide-zirconium dioxide (NPZ) in the proportions of 1:9 and 2:8. The most effective experimental results were obtained using a natural pH, a catalyst concentration of 0.20 g/L and reaction duration of 0.5 h after testing the different catalysts. Experimental data were used for training, validating and confirming time series predictions. The use of ensemble technique highly affected the experimental findings. The model's performance was quite satisfactory in terms of correlation coefficient (94.00%), normalized mean square error (0.01) and mean square root error (0.0911) which significantly contributed to the model's accuracy. All input variables, such as pH, catalyst dose and irradiation time, had a significant impact on the degrading efficacy. The study has demonstrated that time series forecasting can be used for predicting the degradation process precisely.
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- Sheetal Sethi
- School of Energy and Environment, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
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- School of Energy and Environment, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India.
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- Computer Science & Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
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Castro GB, Alexandre DS, Bernegossi AC, Bezerra YAF, Fonsêca MC, Zaiat M, Corbi JJ. Long-term exposure of Allonais inaequalis to a mixture of antibiotics in freshwater and synthetic wastewater matrices: Reproduction, recovery, and swimming responses. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2024; 96:e11007. [PMID: 38414105 DOI: 10.1002/wer.11007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Antibiotics from sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine classes are widely used in human and veterinary medicine, and their combined occurrence in the aquatic environment is increasing around the world. In parallel, the understanding of how mixtures of these compounds affect non-target species from tropical freshwaters is scarce. Thus, this work aimed to study the long-term reproductive, recovery, and swimming effects of mixtures of 12 antibiotics from three different classes (up to 10 μg L-1 ) added to freshwater (FWM) and synthetic wastewater (SWM) matrices on freshwater worm Allonais inaequalis. Results revealed that at the reproduction level, the exposure to antibiotics in the SWM matrix does not cause a significant toxic effect on species after 10 days. On the other hand, exposures to initial dose mixtures (10 μg L-1 each) in FWM caused a significant reduction of offspring by 19.2%. In addition, recovery bioassays (10 days in an antibiotic-free environment) suggested that A. inaequalis has reduced offspring production due to previous exposure to antibiotic mixtures in both matrices. Furthermore, despite slight variation in swimming speed over treatments, no significant differences were pointed out. Regarding antibiotics in the water matrices after 10-day exposures, the highest concentrations were up to 2.7, 7.8, and 4.2 μg L-1 for antibiotics from sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine classes, respectively. These findings suggest that a species positioned between primary producers and secondary consumers may experience late reproductive damage even in an antibiotic-free zone, after previous 10-day exposure to antibiotic mixtures. PRACTITIONER POINTS: A mixture of sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine antibiotics in freshwater affects the offspring production of A. inaequalis after 10 days. After the 10-day antibiotic exposure, the reproduction of A. inaequalis remains affected in an antibiotic-free environment over the recovery period. The swimming speed of the worms does not change after 10 days of exposure to the antibiotic mixture. The concentration of dissolved solids can limit the natural degradation of sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine antibiotics in the aquatic environment.
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- Gleyson B Castro
- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Ecotoxicology and Applied Ecology, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biological Processes, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biological Processes, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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Xie M, Liu C, Liang M, Rad S, Xu Z, You S, Wang D. A review of the degradation of antibiotic contaminants using advanced oxidation processes: modification and application of layered double hydroxides based materials. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:18362-18378. [PMID: 38353817 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32059-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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In recent years, the treatment of organic pollutants has become a global concern due to the threat to human health posed by emerging contaminants, especially antibiotic contamination. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) can solve the organic pollution problem well, which have been identified as a promising solution for the treatment of hard-to-handle organic compounds including antibiotic contaminants. Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are excellent catalysts because of their flexible tunability, favorable thermal stability, abundant active sites, and facile exchangeability of intercalated anions. This paper conducted a systematic review of LDHs-based materials used for common antibiotic removal by three significant AOP technologies, such as photocatalysis, the Fenton-like processes, and peroxymonosulfate catalysis. The degradation effects studied in various studies were reviewed, and the mechanisms were discussed in detail based on the type of AOPs. Finally, the challenges and the application trends of AOPs that may arise were prospected. The aim of this study is to suggest ways to provide practical guidance for the screening and improvement of LDH materials and the rational selection of AOPs to achieve efficient antibiotic degradation. This could lead to the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly materials and processes for degrading antibiotics, with significant implications for our ecological conservation by addressing water pollution.
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- Mingqi Xie
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory & Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory & Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory & Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory & Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory & Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory & Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory & Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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Egerić M, Matović L, Savić M, Stanković S, Wu YN, Li F, Vujasin R. Gamma irradiation induced degradation of organic pollutants: Recent advances and future perspective. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141437. [PMID: 38364919 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Different organic compounds in aquatic bodies have been recognized as an emerging issue in Environmental Chemistry. The gamma irradiation technique, as one of the advanced oxidation techniques, has been widely investigated in past decades as a technique for the degradation of organic molecules, such as dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, which show high persistence to degradation. This review gives an overview of what has been achieved so far using gamma irradiation for different organic compound degradations giving an explanation of the mechanisms of degradations as well as the corresponding limitations and drawbacks, and the answer to why this technique has not yet widely come to life. Also, a new approach, recently presented in the literature, regards coupling gamma irradiation with other techniques and materials, as the latest trend. A critical evaluation of the most recent advances achieved by coupling gamma irradiation with other methods and/or materials, as well as describing the reaction mechanisms of coupling, that is, additional destabilization of molecules achieved by coupling, emphasizing the advantages of the newly proposed approach. Finally, it was concluded what are the perspectives and future directions towards its commercialization since this technique can contribute to waste minimization i.e. not waste transfer to other media. Summarizing and generalization the model of radiolytic degradation with and without coupling with other techniques can further guide designing a new modular, mobile method that will satisfy all the needs for its wide commercial application.
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- Marija Egerić
- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Center of Excellence "CEXTREME LAB", Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; Center of Excellence "CEXTREME LAB", Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Madhogaria B, Banerjee S, Kundu A, Dhak P. Efficacy of new generation biosorbents for the sustainable treatment of antibiotic residues and antibiotic resistance genes from polluted waste effluent. INFECTIOUS MEDICINE 2024; 3:100092. [PMID: 38586544 PMCID: PMC10998275 DOI: 10.1016/j.imj.2024.100092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Antimicrobials are frequently used in both humans and animals for the treatment of bacterially-generated illnesses. Antibiotic usage has increased for more than 40% from last 15 years globally per day in both human populations and farm animals leading to the large-scale discharge of antibiotic residues into wastewater. Most antibiotics end up in sewer systems, either directly from industry or healthcare systems, or indirectly from humans and animals after being partially metabolized or broken down following consumption. To prevent additional antibiotic compound pollution, which eventually impacts on the spread of antibiotic resistance, it is crucial to remove antibiotic residues from wastewater. Antibiotic accumulation and antibiotic resistance genes cannot be effectively and efficiently eliminated by conventional sewage treatment plants. Because of their high energy requirements and operating costs, many of the available technologies are not feasible. However, the biosorption method, which uses low-cost biomass as the biosorbent, is an alternative technique to potentially address these problems. An extensive literature survey focusing on developments in the field was conducted using English language electronic databases, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Pubag, Google books, and ResearchGate, to understand the relative value of the available antibiotic removal methods. The predominant techniques for eliminating antibiotic residues from wastewater were categorized and defined by example. The approaches were contrasted, and the benefits and drawbacks were highlighted. Additionally, we included a few antibiotics whose removal from aquatic environments has been the subject of extensive research. Lastly, a few representative publications were identified that provide specific information on the removal rates attained by each technique. This review provides evidence that biosorption of antibiotic residues from biological waste using natural biosorbent materials is an affordable and effective technique for eliminating antibiotic residues from wastewater.
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- Barkha Madhogaria
- Department of Microbiology, Techno India University, West Bengal, EM-4 Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Techno India University, West Bengal, EM-4 Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, India
- Department of Chemistry, Techno India University, West Bengal, EM-4 Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Techno India University, West Bengal, EM-4 Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Techno India University, West Bengal, EM-4 Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, India
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Maldonado-Carmona N, Piccirillo G, Godard J, Heuzé K, Genin E, Villandier N, Calvete MJF, Leroy-Lhez S. Bio-based matrix photocatalysts for photodegradation of antibiotics. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2024; 23:587-627. [PMID: 38400987 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-024-00536-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Antibiotics development during the last century permitted unprecedent medical advances. However, it is undeniable that there has been an abuse and misuse of antimicrobials in medicine and cosmetics, food production and food processing, in the last decades. The pay toll for human development and consumism is the emergence of extended antimicrobial resistance and omnipresent contamination of the biosphere. The One Health concept recognizes the interconnection of human, environmental and animal health, being impossible alter one without affecting the others. In this context, antibiotic decontamination from water-sources is of upmost importance, with new and more efficient strategies needed. In this framework, light-driven antibiotic degradation has gained interest in the last few years, strongly relying in semiconductor photocatalysts. To improve the semiconductor properties (i.e., efficiency, recovery, bandgap width, dispersibility, wavelength excitation, etc.), bio-based supporting material as photocatalysts matrices have been thoroughly studied, exploring synergetic effects as operating parameters that could improve the photodegradation of antibiotics. The present work describes some of the most relevant advances of the last 5 years on photodegradation of antibiotics and other antimicrobial molecules. It presents the conjugation of semiconductor photocatalysts to different organic scaffolds (biochar and biopolymers), then to describe hybrid systems based on g-C3N4 and finally addressing the emerging use of organic photocatalysts. These systems were developed for the degradation of several antibiotics and antimicrobials, and tested under different conditions, which are analyzed and thoroughly discussed along the work.
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- Nidia Maldonado-Carmona
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laboratoire Jean Perrin, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
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- Department of Chemistry, CQC-IMS, Rua Larga, University of Coimbra, 3004-535, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Univ. Limoges, LABCiS, UR 22722, 87000, Limoges, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, ISM, UMR 5255, 33400, Talence, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, ISM, UMR 5255, 33400, Talence, France
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- Department of Chemistry, CQC-IMS, Rua Larga, University of Coimbra, 3004-535, Coimbra, Portugal
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Liao M, Li Y, Chen X, Ding S, Su S, Sun W, Gan Z. Photodegradation of anthelmintic drugs under natural sunlight and simulated irradiation: kinetics, mechanisms, transformation products, and toxicity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:8828-8841. [PMID: 38182950 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31778-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Albendazole (ALB) and bithionol (BIT) are two anthelmintic drugs (ADs) with high consumption from benzimidazole group and diphenylsulfide group, respectively. However, information on the transformation of the two anthelmintics under environmental condition is scare. Therefore, in the present study, we investigated the natural attenuation of the two ADs in the aquatic environment, including biodegradation, hydrolysis, and direct and indirect photodegradation. The direct photodegradation occupied a vast portion among other degradation pathways of the two ADs in natural water, with near-surface summer half-lives of 0.272-0.387 h and 0.110-0.520 h for ALB and BIT, respectively. Suspended particles in water were found to facilitate the photodegradation of the two ADs. Study on the indirect photodegradation demonstrated the positive roles of singlet oxygen (1O2) and excited triplet dissolved organic matter (3DOM*) in the photolysis of the two ADs, whereas the hydroxyl radical (•OH) affected little on the overall photodegradation procedures of ALB due to the scavenging effect of HCO3-. Dual effects of DO, DOM, HCO3-, NO3-, and NO2- on the photodegradation of ALB and BIT were perceived. Transformation intermediates (TIs) of the two ADs during photodegradation were analyzed by UHPLC-QTOF-MS. Six TIs of ALB were identified, including a broad-spectrum fungicide carbendazim and another common AD ricobendazole. Two TIs of BIT yielded from dechlorination were also detected. Probable transformation mechanism and predicted aquatic ecotoxicity based on the identified TIs were unveiled.
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- Mengxi Liao
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- SCIEX, Analytical Instrument Trading Co., Shanghai, 200335, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
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Nayak A, Chaudhary P, Bhushan B, Ghai K, Singh S, Sillanpää M. Removal of emergent pollutants: A review on recent updates and future perspectives on polysaccharide-based composites vis-à-vis traditional adsorbents. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:129092. [PMID: 38171444 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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There is a growing incidence in the presence of emergent pollutants like the pesticides and pharmaceuticals in water bodies. The matter of environmental concern is their synthetic and persistent nature which has resulted in induced toxicity/damaging effect to the vital functioning of the different organs in the aquatic community. Traditional adsorbents have exhibited limitations like low stability and minimum reuse ability. Composites of such adsorbents with polysaccharides have demonstrated distinct features like improved surface area, porosity, adsorptivity; improved reusability and structural integrity; improved mechanical strength, thermal stability when applied for the removal of the emergent pollutants. The biocompatibility and biodegradability of such fabricated composites is established; thereby making the water treatment process cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly. The present review has dealt with an in-depth, up-dated literature compilation of traditional as well as polysaccharide based composite adsorbents and addressed their performance evaluation for the removal of pharmaceuticals and pesticides from wastewater. A comparative study has revealed the merits of polysaccharide based composites and discussions have been made with a focus on future research directions in the related area.
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- Arunima Nayak
- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era University, 248002 Dehradun, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era University, 248002 Dehradun, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era University, 248002 Dehradun, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Graphic Era Hill University, 248002 Dehradun, India
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- School of Applied & Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007,India
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- Sustainability Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering, UPES, Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India; Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Nørrebrogade 44, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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Jia X, Zhang J, Huang Q, Xiong C, Ji H, Ren Q, Jin Z, Chen S, Guo W, Chen J, Ge Y, Ding Y. Efficient degradation of ciprofloxacin in wastewater by CuFe 2O 4/CuS photocatalyst activated peroxynomosulfate. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 241:117639. [PMID: 37972811 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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In this study, CuFe2O4/CuS composite photocatalysts were successfully synthesized for the activation of peroxynomosulfate to remove ciprofloxacin from wastewater. The structural composition and morphology of the materials were analyzed by XRD, SEM, TEM, and Raman spectroscopy. The electrochemical properties of the samples were tested by an electrochemical workstation. The band gap of the samples was calculated by DFT and compared with the experimental values. The effects of different catalysts, oxidant PMS concentrations, and coexisting ions on the experiments were investigated. The reusability and stability of the photocatalysts were also investigated. The mechanism of the photocatalytic degradation process was proposed based on the free radical trapping experiment. The results show that the p-p heterojunction formed between the two contact surfaces of the CuFe2O4 nanoparticle and CuS promoted the charge transfer between the interfaces and inhibited the recombination of electrons and holes. CuFe2O4-5/CuS photocatalyst has the best catalytic activity, and the removal rate of ciprofloxacin is 93.7%. The intermediates in the degradation process were tested by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and the molecular structure characteristics of ciprofloxacin were analyzed by combining with DFT calculations. The possible degradation pathways of pollutants were proposed. This study reveals the great potential of the photocatalyst CuFe2O4/CuS in the activation of PMS for the degradation of ciprofloxacin wastewater.
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- Xinyu Jia
- Anhui Advanced Building Materials Engineering Laboratory, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Anhui Jianzhu University, China; Key Laboratory of Huizhou Architecture in Anhui Province, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Advanced Building Materials Engineering Laboratory, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Anhui Jianzhu University, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Anhui Jianzhu University, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Anhui Jianzhu University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Huizhou Architecture in Anhui Province, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Anhui Jianzhu University, China
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- Anhui Advanced Building Materials Engineering Laboratory, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Anhui Jianzhu University, China; Key Laboratory of Huizhou Architecture in Anhui Province, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Huizhou Architecture in Anhui Province, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Huizhou Architecture in Anhui Province, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Huizhou Architecture in Anhui Province, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Anhui Advanced Building Materials Engineering Laboratory, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Anhui Jianzhu University, China; Key Laboratory of Huizhou Architecture in Anhui Province, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China; State Key Laboratory of Silica Sand Resources Utilization, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China.
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Lee SM, Kim JG, Jeong WG, Alessi DS, Baek K. Adsorption of antibiotics onto low-grade charcoal in the presence of organic matter: Batch and column tests. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140564. [PMID: 38303384 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Antibiotics contaminate diverse ecosystems and threaten human health. In ecosystems including water, sediment, and soil, the amount of antibiotics present is tiny compared to the amount of natural organic matter. However, most studies have ignored the co-presence of natural organic matter in the adsorption of target antibiotics. In this study, we quantitatively evaluated the effect of co-presenting natural organic matter on the adsorption of sulfamethazine (SMZ) through batch and column experiments using low-grade charcoal, an industrial by-product. SMZ was used as a model antibiotic compound and humic acid (HA) was used to represent natural organic matter. The co-presence of 2000 mg/L HA (400 times the concentration of SMZ) lowered the adsorption rate of SMZ from 0.023 g/mg·min to 0.007 g/mg·min, and the maximum adsorption capacity from 39.8 mg/g to 15.6 mg/g. HA blocked the charcoal's pores and covered its surface adsorption sites, which dramatically lowered its capacity to adsorb SMZ. Similar results were obtained in the flow-through column experiments, where the co-presence of natural organic matter shortened the lifetime of the charcoal. As a result, the co-presence of a relatively high concentration of natural organic matter can inhibit the adsorption of SMZ and likely other antibiotic compounds, and thus the presence of natural organic matter should be accounted for in the design of adsorption processes to treat antibiotics in water.
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- Su-Min Lee
- Department of Environment and Energy (BK21 FOUR) and Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, 02115, MA, USA
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- Department of Environment and Energy (BK21 FOUR) and Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E3, Canada
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- Department of Environment and Energy (BK21 FOUR) and Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Vinayagam V, Palani KN, Ganesh S, Rajesh S, Akula VV, Avoodaiappan R, Kushwaha OS, Pugazhendhi A. Recent developments on advanced oxidation processes for degradation of pollutants from wastewater with focus on antibiotics and organic dyes. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117500. [PMID: 37914013 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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The existence of various pollutants in water environment contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans, wildlife, and other living beings. The emergence of an effective, realistic, cost-effective, and environmentally acceptable technique to treat wastewater generated from different sectors is critical for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. The electrochemical advanced oxidation method is a productive technology for treating hazardous effluents because of its potential benefits such as lack of secondary pollutant and high oxidation efficiency. Recent researches on advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in the period of 2018-2022 are highlighted in this paper. This review emphasizes on recent advances in electro-oxidation (EO), ozone oxidation, sonolysis, radiation, electro-Fenton (EF), photolysis and photocatalysis targeted at treating pharmaceuticals, dyes and pesticides polluted effluents. In the first half of the review, the concept of the AOPs are discussed briefly. Later, the influence of increasing current density, pH, electrode, electrolyte and initial concentration of effluents on degradation are discussed. Lastly, previously reported designs of electrochemical reactors, as well as data on intermediates generated and energy consumption during the electro oxidation and Fenton processes are discussed. According to the literature study, the electro-oxidation technique is more appropriate for organic compounds, whilst the electro-Fenton technique appear to be more appropriate for more complex molecules.
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- Vignesh Vinayagam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600036, India
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Li J, Ma D, Huang Q, Du Y, He Q, Ji H, Ma W, Zhao J. Cu 2+ coordination-induced in situ photo-to-heat on catalytic sites to hydrolyze β-lactam antibiotics pollutants in waters. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2302761120. [PMID: 38109527 PMCID: PMC10756305 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2302761120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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For degradation of β-lactam antibiotics pollution in waters, the strained β-lactam ring is the most toxic and resistant moiety to biodegrade and redox-chemically treat among their functional groups. Hydrolytically opening β-lactam ring with Lewis acid catalysts has long been recognized as a shortcut, but at room temperature, such hydrolysis is too slow to be deployed. Here, we found when Cu2+ was immobilized on imine-linked COF (covalent organic framework) (Cu2+/Py-Bpy-COF, Cu2+ load is 1.43 wt%), as-prepared composite can utilize the light irradiation (wavelength range simulated sunlight) to in situ heat anchored Cu2+ Lewis acid sites through an excellent photothermal conversion to open the β-lactam ring followed by a desired full-decarboxylation of hydrolysates. Under 1 W/cm2 simulated sunlight, Cu2+/Py-Bpy-COF powders placed in a microfiltration membrane rapidly cause a temperature rising even to ~211.7 °C in 1 min. It can effectively hydrolyze common β-lactam antibiotics in waters and even antibiotics concentration is as high as 1 mM and it takes less than 10 min. Such photo-heating hydrolysis rate is ~24 times as high as under dark and ~2 times as high as Cu2+ homogenous catalysis. Our strategy significantly decreases the interference from generally coexisting common organics in waters and potential toxicity concerns of residual carboxyl groups in hydrolysates and opens up an accessible way for the settlement of β-lactam antibiotics pollutants by the only energy source available, the sunlight.
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- Jiazhen Li
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing100048, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, People’s Republic of China
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Macedo VS, Gomes EL, Moreno-Piraján JC, Giraldo L, Tovar LP, Alves SIPM, Ruotolo LAM, Fernandez-Felisbino R. Insights on the Synthesis of Al-MCM-41 with Optimized Si/Al Ratio for High-Performance Antibiotic Adsorption. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:48181-48190. [PMID: 38144102 PMCID: PMC10733947 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Studies indicate that approximately two-thirds of the rivers of the world are contaminated by pharmaceutical compounds, especially antibiotics and hormones. Data reported by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2015) revealed an increase of 65% in antibiotic consumption between 2000 and 2015, with a worldwide increase of 200% expected up to 2030. Environmental contamination by antibiotics and their metabolites can cause the alteration of bacterial genes, leading to the generation of superbacteria. In this work, adsorption was explored as a strategy to mitigate antibiotic contamination, proposing the use of the Al-MCM-41 mesoporous material as an efficient and high-capacity adsorbent. Evaluation of the influence of the synthesis parameters enabled understanding of the main variables affecting the adsorption capacity of Al-MCM-41 for the removal of a typical antibiotic, amoxicillin (AMX). It was found that the adsorbent composition and specific surface area were the main factors that should be optimized in order to obtain the highest AMX removal capacity. Using statistical tools, the best Si/Al ratio in Al-MCM-41 was found to be 10.5, providing an excellent AMX uptake of 132.2 mg per gram of adsorbent. The Si/Al ratio was the most significant factor affecting the adsorption. The cation-π interactions increased with an increase of the Al content, while the interactions involving silanols (Yoshida H-bonding and dipole-dipole hydrogen bridges) decreased.
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- Vinicius
M. S. Macedo
- Department
of Chemistry, Federal University of São
Paulo, Diadema, SP 09972-270, Brazil
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Federal University
of São Paulo, Diadema, SP 09972-270, Brazil
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- Facultad
de Ciencias, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 30 No. 45-03, Bogotá 01, Colombia
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- Facultad
de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Carrera 30 No. 45-03, Bogotá 01, Colombia
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Federal University
of São Paulo, Diadema, SP 09972-270, Brazil
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Federal University
of São Carlos, São
Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil
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Glassmeyer ST, Burns EE, Focazio MJ, Furlong ET, Gribble MO, Jahne MA, Keely SP, Kennicutt AR, Kolpin DW, Medlock Kakaley EK, Pfaller SL. Water, Water Everywhere, but Every Drop Unique: Challenges in the Science to Understand the Role of Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Management of Drinking Water Supplies. GEOHEALTH 2023; 7:e2022GH000716. [PMID: 38155731 PMCID: PMC10753268 DOI: 10.1029/2022gh000716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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The protection and management of water resources continues to be challenged by multiple and ongoing factors such as shifts in demographic, social, economic, and public health requirements. Physical limitations placed on access to potable supplies include natural and human-caused factors such as aquifer depletion, aging infrastructure, saltwater intrusion, floods, and drought. These factors, although varying in magnitude, spatial extent, and timing, can exacerbate the potential for contaminants of concern (CECs) to be present in sources of drinking water, infrastructure, premise plumbing and associated tap water. This monograph examines how current and emerging scientific efforts and technologies increase our understanding of the range of CECs and drinking water issues facing current and future populations. It is not intended to be read in one sitting, but is instead a starting point for scientists wanting to learn more about the issues surrounding CECs. This text discusses the topical evolution CECs over time (Section 1), improvements in measuring chemical and microbial CECs, through both analysis of concentration and toxicity (Section 2) and modeling CEC exposure and fate (Section 3), forms of treatment effective at removing chemical and microbial CECs (Section 4), and potential for human health impacts from exposure to CECs (Section 5). The paper concludes with how changes to water quantity, both scarcity and surpluses, could affect water quality (Section 6). Taken together, these sections document the past 25 years of CEC research and the regulatory response to these contaminants, the current work to identify and monitor CECs and mitigate exposure, and the challenges facing the future.
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- Susan T. Glassmeyer
- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOffice of Research and DevelopmentCincinnatiOHUSA
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- Retired, Environmental Health ProgramEcosystems Mission AreaU.S. Geological SurveyRestonVAUSA
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- Emeritus, Strategic Laboratory Sciences BranchLaboratory & Analytical Services DivisionU.S. Geological SurveyDenverCOUSA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental HealthRollins School of Public HealthEmory UniversityAtlantaGAUSA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOffice of Research and DevelopmentCincinnatiOHUSA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOffice of Research and DevelopmentCincinnatiOHUSA
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- Department of Civil and Mechanical EngineeringYork College of PennsylvaniaYorkPAUSA
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- U.S. Geological SurveyCentral Midwest Water Science CenterIowa CityIAUSA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOffice of Research and DevelopmentCincinnatiOHUSA
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Tang L, Zhou S, Li F, Sun L, Lu H. Ozone Micronano-bubble-Enhanced Selective Degradation of Oxytetracycline from Production Wastewater: The Overlooked Singlet Oxygen Oxidation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:18550-18562. [PMID: 36474357 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c06008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The efficient and selective removal of refractory antibiotics from high-strength antibiotic production wastewater is crucial but remains a substantial challenge. In this study, a novel ozone micronano-bubble (MNB)-enhanced treatment system was constructed for antibiotic production wastewater treatment. Compared with conventional ozone, ozone MNBs exhibit excellent treatment efficiency for oxytetracycline (OTC) degradation and toxicity decrease. Notably, this study identifies the overlooked singlet oxygen (1O2) for the first time as a crucial active species in the ozone MNB system through probe and electron paramagnetic resonance methods. Subsequently, the oxidation mechanisms of OTC by ozone MNBs are systematically investigated. Owing to the high reactivity of OTC toward 1O2, ozone MNBs enhance the selective and anti-interference performance of OTC degradation in raw OTC production wastewater with complex matrixes. This study provides insights into the mechanism of ozone MNB-enhanced pollutant degradation and a new perspective for the efficient treatment of high-concentration industrial wastewater using ozone MNBs. In addition, this study presents a promising technology with scientific guidance for the treatment of antibiotic production wastewater.
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- Lan Tang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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Piccirillo G, De Sousa RB, Dias LD, Calvete MJF. Degradation of Pesticides Using Semiconducting and Tetrapyrrolic Macrocyclic Photocatalysts-A Concise Review. Molecules 2023; 28:7677. [PMID: 38005399 PMCID: PMC10675728 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Exposure to pesticides is inevitable in modern times, and their environmental presence is strongly associated to the development of various malignancies. This challenge has prompted an increased interest in finding more sustainable ways of degrading pesticides. Advanced oxidation processes in particular appear as highly advantageous, due to their ability of selectively removing chemical entities form wastewaters. This review provides a concise introduction to the mechanisms of photochemical advanced oxidation processes with an objective perspective, followed by a succinct literature review on the photodegradation of pesticides utilizing metal oxide-based semiconductors as photosensitizing catalysts. The selection of reports discussed here is based on relevance and impact, which are recognized globally, ensuring rigorous scrutiny. Finally, this literature review explores the use of tetrapyrrolic macrocyclic photosensitizers in pesticide photodegradation, analyzing their benefits and limitations and providing insights into future directions.
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- Giusi Piccirillo
- Coimbra Chemistry Centre-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- Laboratório de Novos Materiais, Universidade Evangélica de Goiás, Anápolis 75083-515, GO, Brazil;
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- Laboratório de Novos Materiais, Universidade Evangélica de Goiás, Anápolis 75083-515, GO, Brazil;
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- Coimbra Chemistry Centre-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal;
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Chai J, Zheng J, Tong Y, Chai F, Tian M. Construction of the molecularly imprinted adsorbent based on shaddock peel biochar sphere for highly sensitive detection of ribavirin in food and water resources. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116756. [PMID: 37507037 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Ribavirin (RBV) that is not metabolically released into the environment can contaminate the environment and even make organisms resistant to it. Therefore, it is of great significance to establish a simple and effective method for adsorbing RBV in the environment. In this study, a novel biochar-based boronate affinity molecularly imprinted polymers (C@H@B-MIPs) were synthesized. This is the first time that shaddock peel biochar sphere was used as a carrier for specific recognition of RBV. The polymerization conditions were optimized and the binding properties of RBV were studied. Benefiting from the synergistic effect of boronate affinity and surface imprinting, the C@H@B-MIPs showed rapid equilibrium kinetics of 15 min, high adsorption capacity of 18.30 mg g-1, and excellent reusability for RBV. The linear range was 0.05-100 mg L-1, and the detection limit was 0.023 mg L-1. This method was triumphant applied to the selective adsorption of RBV in food and water resources with recovery rates of 81.4-97.7%. This study provides a practical platform for the manufacture of efficient biomass-based adsorbents.
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- Jinyue Chai
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, PR China.
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Li M, Ma M, Zhao Z, Bao M, Zhang N, Zhou Y, Zheng Y. Simultaneous degradation of binary fluoroquinolone antibiotics by B and N in-situ self-doped guar gum hydrogel. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 342:140197. [PMID: 37717915 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Using guar gum (GG) as the raw material and borax (B) as the cross-linker, zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) was in-situ loaded into the 3D network of GG hydrogel, forming a highly efficient catalytic material GG-B-ZIF-8 combined with a subsequent low-temperature calcination process. In GG-B-ZIF-8 activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) system, binary norfloxacin (NOR) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) could be removed simultaneously, with the degradation efficiency of >99.9% within 1 h. This system was adaptable to a wide pH range of 3.0-9.0, and was also highly resistant to 5-20 mM Cl- and 10-40 mg/L humic acid. The degradation process was dominated by free radical O2•-, non-radical 1O2 and electron transfer, with eleven degradation products identified for NOR and nine for CIP via eight possible degradation pathways. Finally, the potential eco-toxicity of NOR, CIP and degradation intermediates was evaluated using the ECOSAR method.
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- Mingzhe Li
- Gansu Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Radiation Environmental Monitoring Station of Hainan Province, Haikou, 571126, China.
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- Gansu Key Laboratory for Environmental Pollution Prediction and Control, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Afsharpour M, Radmanesh L, Yang C. In Situ Synthesis of Doped Bio-Graphenes as Effective Metal-Free Catalysts in Removal of Antibiotics: Effect of Natural Precursor on Doping, Morphology, and Catalytic Activity. Molecules 2023; 28:7212. [PMID: 37894691 PMCID: PMC10608900 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Wastewater contaminated with antibiotics is a major environmental challenge. The oxidation process is one of the most common and effective ways to remove these pollutants. The use of metal-free, green, and inexpensive catalysts can be a good alternative to metal-containing photocatalysts in environmental applications. We developed here the green synthesis of bio-graphenes by using natural precursors (Xanthan, Chitosan, Boswellia, Tragacanth). The use of these precursors can act as templates to create 3D doped graphene structures with special morphology. Also, this method is a simple method for in situ synthesis of doped graphenes. The elements present in the natural biopolymers (N) and other elements in the natural composition (P, S) are easily placed in the graphene structure and improve the catalytic activity due to the structural defects, surface charges, increased electron transfers, and high absorption. The results have shown that the hollow cubic Chitosan-derived graphene has shown the best performance due to the doping of N, S, and P. The Boswellia-derived graphene shows the highest surface area but a lower catalytic performance, which indicates the more effective role of doping in the catalytic activity. In this mechanism, O2 dissolved in water absorbs onto the positively charged C adjacent to N dopants to create oxygenated radicals, which enables the degradation of antibiotic molecules. Light irradiation increases the amount of radicals and rate of antibiotic removal.
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- Maryam Afsharpour
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, Tehran 14335-186, Iran
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, Tehran 14335-186, Iran
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
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Bangia S, Bangia R, Daverey A. Pharmaceutically active compounds in aqueous environment: recent developments in their fate, occurrence and elimination for efficient water purification. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1344. [PMID: 37857877 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11858-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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The existence of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) in the water is a major concern for environmentalists due to their deleterious effects on living organisms even at minuscule concentrations. This review focuses on PhACs such as analgesics and anti-inflammatory compounds, which are massively excreted in urine and account for the majority of pharmaceutical pollution. Furthermore, other PhACs such as anti-epileptics, beta-blockers and antibiotics are discussed because they also contribute significantly to pharmaceutical pollution in the aquatic environment. This review is divided into two parts. In the first part, different classes of PhACs and their fate in the wastewater environment are presented. In the second part, recent advances in the removal of PhACs by conventional wastewater treatment plants, including membrane bioreactors (MBRs), activated carbon adsorption and bench-scale studies concerning a broad range of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) that render practical and appropriate strategies for the complete mineralization and degradation of pharmaceutical drugs, are reviewed. This review indicates that drugs like diclofenac, naproxen, paracetamol and aspirin are removed efficiently by conventional systems. Activated carbon adsorption is suitable for the removal of diclofenac and carbamazepine, whereas AOPs are leading water treatment strategies for the effective removal of reviewed PhACs.
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- Saulab Bangia
- Hamburg University of Technology, 21073, Hamburg, Germany
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- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, 06366, Köthen, Germany
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Doon University, Dehradun, 248012, Uttarakhand, India.
- School of Biological Sciences, Doon University, Dehradun, 248012, Uttarakhand, India.
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El-Maraghy CM, Saleh SS, Ibrahim MS, El-Naem OA. Green wastewater treatment of repurposed COVID-19 therapy (levofloxacin) using synthesized magnetite pectin nanoparticles, comparison with mesoporous silica nanoparticles. BMC Chem 2023; 17:134. [PMID: 37814299 PMCID: PMC10563343 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-023-01048-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Antibiotics have been detected worldwide in the aquatic environment. Moreover, certain classes of antibiotics have been repurposed for the management of COVID-19, which increased their use and presence in wastewater. Their occurrence even in low concentrations leads to the development of antibiotic resistance. METHODOLOGY Magnetite pectin nanoparticles (MPNP) were fabricated and compared to an established model of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNP). Our studied adsorbate is levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, commonly used in managing COVID-19 cases. RESULTS The influence of various factors affecting the adsorption process was studied, such as pH, the type and concentration of the adsorbent, contact time, and drug concentration. The results illustrated that the optimum adsorption capacity for antibiotic clearance from wastewater using MPNP was at pH 4 with a contact time of 4 h; while using MSNP, it was found to be optimum at pH 7 with a contact time of 12 h at concentrations of 10 µg/mL and 16 g/L of the drug and nanoparticles, respectively, showing adsorption percentages of 96.55% and 98.89%. Drug adsorption equilibrium data obeyed the Sips isotherm model. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION HPLC assay method was developed and validated. The experimental results revealed that the MPNP was as efficient as MSNP for removing the antibacterial agent. Moreover, MPNP is eco-friendly (a natural by-product of citrus fruit) and more economic as it could be recovered and reused. The procedure was evaluated according to the greenness assessment tools: AGREE calculator and Hexagon-CALIFICAMET, showing good green scores, ensuring the process's eco-friendliness.
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- Christine M El-Maraghy
- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th October City, 11787, Egypt
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th October City, 11787, Egypt.
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- Pharmaceutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th October City, 11787, Egypt
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th October City, 11787, Egypt
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Fallahizadeh S, Gholami M, Rahimi MR, Esrafili A, Farzadkia M, Kermani M. Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin using a spinning disc photocatalytic reactor (SDPR) with a novel Fe 3O 4@void@CuO/ZnO yolk-shell thin film nanostructure. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16185. [PMID: 37758793 PMCID: PMC10533499 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43437-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Antibiotics are resistant compounds with low biological degradation that generally cannot be removed by conventional wastewater treatment processes. The use of yolk-shell nanostructures in spinning disc photocatalytic reactor (SDPR) enhances the removal efficiency due to their high surface-to-volume ratio and increased interaction between catalyst particles and reactants. The purpose of this study is to investigate the SDPR equipped to Fe3O4@void@CuO/ZnO yolk-shell thin film nanostructure (FCZ YS) in the presence of visible light illumination in the photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin (AMX) from aqueous solutions. Stober, co-precipitation, and self-transformation methods were used for the synthesis of FCZ YS thin film nanostructure and the physical and chemical characteristics of the catalyst were analyzed by XRD, VSM,, EDX, FESEM, TEM, AFM, BET, contact angle (CA), and DRS. Then, the effect of different parameters including pH (3-11), initial concentration of AMX (10-50 mg/L), flow rate (10-25 mL/s) and rotational speed (100-400 rpm) at different times in the photocatalytic degradation of AMX were studied. The obtained results indicated that the highest degradation efficiency of 97.6% and constant reaction rate of AMX were obtained under LED visible light illumination and optimal conditions of pH = 5, initial AMX concentration of 30 mg/L, solution flow rate of 15 mL/s, rotational speed of 300 rpm and illumination time of 80 min. The durability and reusability of the nanostructure were tested, that after 5 runs had a suitable degradation rate. Considering the appropriate efficiency of amoxicillin degradation by FCZ YS nanostructure, the use of Fe3O4@void@CuO/ZnO thin film in SDPR is suggested in water and wastewater treatment processes.
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- Saeid Fallahizadeh
- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Process Intensification Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Yasouj University, Yasouj, 75918-74831, Iran.
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Jafari K, Heidari M, Fatehizadeh A, Dindarloo K, Alipour V, Rahmanian O. Extensive sorption of Amoxicillin by highly efficient carbon-based adsorbent from palm kernel: Artificial neural network modeling. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18635. [PMID: 37554818 PMCID: PMC10404958 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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In the present study, a new sorbent was fabricated from Palm kernel (PK) by dry thermochemical activation with NaOH and characterized by FTIR, X-ray diffraction, FE-SEM and BET, which was used for the Amoxicillin (AMX) sorption from aqueous solution. The influence of effective parameters such as pH, reaction time, adsorbent dosage, AMX concentration and ionic strength on the sorption efficacy of AMX removal were evaluated. The main functional groups on the surface of the magnetic activated carbon of Palm Kernel (MA-PK) were C-C, C-O, C[bond, double bond]O and hydroxyl groups. The specific surface of char, activated carbon Palm Kernel (AC-PK) and MA-PK were 4.3, 1648.8 and 1852.4 m2/g, respectively. The highest sorption of AMX (400 mg/L) was obtained by using 1 g/L of sorbent at solution pH of 5 after 60 min contact time, which corresponding to 98.77%. Non-linear and linear models of isotherms and kinetics models were studied. The data fitted well with Hill isotherm (R2 = 0.987) and calculated maximum sorption capacity were 719.07 and 512.27 mg/g from Hill and Langmuir, respectively. A study of kinetics shows that the adsorption of AMX follows the Elovich model with R2 = 0.9998. Based on the artificial neural network (ANN) modeling, the MA-PK dosage and contact time showed the most important parameters in the removal of AMX with relative importance of 36.5 and 25.7%, respectively. Lastly, the fabricated MA-PK was successfully used to remove the AMX from hospital wastewater.
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- Khadijeh Jafari
- Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Environment Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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Aydogdu S, Hatipoglu A. Aqueous degradation of 6-APA by hydroxyl radical: a theoretical study. J Mol Model 2023; 29:222. [PMID: 37400669 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-023-05636-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Degradation reactions of micropollutants such as antibiotics with OH radicals are very important in terms of environmental pollution. Therefore, in this study, the degradation kinetic mechanism of 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) with OH radical was investigated by density functional theory (DFT) methods. METHODS For the calculations, different functionals such as B3LYP, MPW1PW91, and M06-2X were used with a 6-31 g(d,p) basis set. The aquatic effect on the reaction mechanism was investigated by conductor-like polarizable continuum model (CPCM). For the degradation kinetics in aqueous media, the addition of explicit water molecules was also calculated. Subsequent reaction mechanism for the most probable reaction product was briefly discussed. RESULTS Among the functionals used, B3LYP results were consistent with the experimental results. Calculated kinetic parameters indicated that the OH-addition path was more dominant than the H-abstraction paths. With the increase of explicit water molecules in the models, the energy required for the formation of transition state complexes decreased. The overall rate constant is calculated as 2.28 × 1011 M-1 s-1 at 298 K for the titled reaction.
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- Seyda Aydogdu
- Department of Chemistry, Yildiz Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yildiz Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Sun S, Ren Y, Guo F, Zhou Y, Cui M, Ma J, Han Z, Khim J. Comparison of effects of multiple oxidants with an ultrasonic system under unified system conditions for bisphenol A degradation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 329:138526. [PMID: 37019404 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) as a trace contaminant has been reported, due to widespread use in the plastics industry. This study applied the 35 kHz ultrasound (US) to activate four different common oxidants (H2O2, HSO5-, S2O82-, and IO4-) for BPA degradation. With increasing initial concentration of oxidants, the degradation rate of BPA increased. The synergy index confirmed that a synergistic relationship between US and oxidants. This study also examined the impact of pH and temperature. The results showed that the kinetic constants of US, US-H2O2, US-HSO5- and US-IO4-decreased when the pH increased from 6 to 11. The optimal pH for US-S2O82- was 8. Notably, increasing temperature decreased the performance of US, US-H2O2, and US-IO4- systems, while it could increase the degradation of BPA in US-S2O82- and US-HSO5-. The activation energy for BPA decomposition using the US-IO4- system was the lowest, at 0.453nullkJnullmol-1, and the synergy index was the highest at 2.22. Additionally, the ΔG# value was found to be 2.11 + 0.29T when the temperature ranged from 25 °C to 45 °C. The main oxidation contribution is achieved by hydroxyl radicals in scavenger test. The mechanism of activation of US-oxidant is heat and electron transfer. In the case of the US-IO4- system, the economic analysis yielded 271 kwh m-3, which was approximately 2.4 times lower than that of the US process.
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- Shiyu Sun
- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing Green-water Environment Engineering Limited By Share Ltd. C Building No. 606 Ningliu Road, Chemical Industrial Park, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Green-water Environment Engineering Limited By Share Ltd. C Building No. 606 Ningliu Road, Chemical Industrial Park, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Parmanbek N, Sütekin SD, Barsbay M, Aimanova NA, Mashentseva AA, Alimkhanova AN, Zhumabayev AM, Yanevich A, Almanov AA, Zdorovets MV. Environmentally friendly loading of palladium nanoparticles on nanoporous PET track-etched membranes grafted by poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) via RAFT polymerization for the photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole. RSC Adv 2023; 13:18700-18714. [PMID: 37346955 PMCID: PMC10281340 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03226d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Nanoporous track-etched membranes (TeMs) are highly versatile materials that have shown promise in various applications such as filtration, separation, adsorption, and catalysis due to their mechanical integrity and high surface area. The performance of TeMs as catalysts for removing toxic pollutants is greatly influenced by the pore diameter, density, and functionalization of the nanochannels. In this study, the synthesis of functionalized poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) TeMs with Pd nanoparticles (NPs) as catalysts for the photodegradation of the antibiotic metronidazole (MTZ) was methodically investigated and their catalytic activity under UV irradiation was compared. Before loading of the Pd NPs, the surface and nanopore walls of the PET TeMs were grafted by poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) (PVP) via UV-initiated reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT)-mediated graft copolymerization. The use of RAFT polymerization allowed for precise control over the degree of grafting and graft lengths within the nanochannels of PVP grafted PET TeMs (PVP-g-PET). Pd NPs were then loaded onto PVP-g-PET using several environmentally friendly reducing agents such as ascorbic acid, sodium borohydride and a plant extract. In addition, a conventional thermal reduction technique was also applied for the reduction of the Pd NPs. The grafting process created a surface with high-sorption capacity for MTZ and also high stabilizing effect for Pd NPs due to the functional PVP chains on the PET substrate. The structure and composition of the composite membranes were elucidated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, thermogravimetry, contact angle measurements and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray photoelectron (XPS) and Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopies. The effects of different types of reducing agents, pH, the amount of loaded catalyst and MTZ concentration on the MTZ catalytic degradation efficiency of the obtained composites were investigated. The efficiency of the catalyst prepared in the presence of ascorbic acid was superior to the others (89.86% removal at 30 mg L-1 of MTZ). Maximum removal of MTZ was observed at the natural pH (6.5) of the MTZ solution at a concentration of 30 mg per L MTZ. The removal efficiency was decreased by increasing the catalyst dosage and the initial MTZ concentration. The reaction rate constant was reduced from 0.0144 to 0.0096 min-1 by increasing the MTZ concentration from 20 to 50 mg L-1. The photocatalyst revealed remarkable photocatalytic activity even after 10 consecutive cycles.
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- Nursanat Parmanbek
- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
- Department of Chemistry, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University 06800 Ankara Turkey
- Polymer Science and Technology Division, Institute of Science, Hacettepe University Beytepe 06800 Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University 06800 Ankara Turkey
- Polymer Science and Technology Division, Institute of Science, Hacettepe University Beytepe 06800 Ankara Turkey
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- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
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- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
- Department of Nuclear Physics, New Materials and Technologies, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
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- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
- Department of Nuclear Physics, New Materials and Technologies, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
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- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
- Department of Nuclear Physics, New Materials and Technologies, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
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- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
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- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
- Department of Nuclear Physics, New Materials and Technologies, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
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- The Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan 050032 Almaty Kazakhstan
- Engineering Profile Laboratory, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University 010008 Astana Kazakhstan
- Department of Intelligent Information Technologies, The Ural Federal University 620002 Yekaterinburg Russia
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Zribi I, Zili F, Ben Ali R, Masmoudi MA, Sayadi S, Ben Ouada H, Chamkha M. Trends in microalgal-based systems as a promising concept for emerging contaminants and mineral salt recovery from municipal wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:116342. [PMID: 37290616 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In the context of climate change leading to water scarcity for many people in the world, the treatment of municipal wastewater becomes a necessity. However, the reuse of this water requires secondary and tertiary treatment processes to reduce or eliminate a load of dissolved organic matter and various emerging contaminants. Microalgae have shown hitherto high potential applications of wastewater bioremediation thanks to their ecological plasticity and ability to remediate several pollutants and exhaust gases from industrial processes. However, this requires appropriate cultivation systems allowing their integration into wastewater treatment plants at appropriate insertion costs. This review aims to present different open and closed systems currently used in the treatment of municipal wastewater by microalgae. It provides an exhaustive approach to wastewater treatment systems using microalgae, integrating the most suitable used microalgae species and the main pollutants present in the treatment plants, with an emphasis on emerging contaminants. The remediation mechanisms as well as the capacity to sequester exhaust gases were also described. The review examines constraints and future perspectives of microalgae cultivation systems in this line of research.
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- Ines Zribi
- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, B.P 1177, Sfax, 3018, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Blue Biotechnology and Aquatic Bioproducts, National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Blue Biotechnology and Aquatic Bioproducts, National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, B.P 1177, Sfax, 3018, Tunisia
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- Biotechnology Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Laboratory of Blue Biotechnology and Aquatic Bioproducts, National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies, 5000, Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Environmental Bioprocesses, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, B.P 1177, Sfax, 3018, Tunisia.
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Chin JY, Ahmad AL, Low SC. Antibiotics oxytetracycline removal by photocatalyst titanium dioxide and graphitic carbon nitride in aquaculture wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 343:118231. [PMID: 37247545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The surge in the use of antibiotics, especially in aquaculture, has led to development of antibiotic resistance genes, which will harm environmental and public health. One of the most commonly used antibiotics in aquaculture is oxytetracycline (OTC). Employing photocatalysis, this study compared OTC degradation efficiency of two different types of common photocatalysts, TiO2 and graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) in terms of their photochemical properties and underlying photocatalytic mechanism. For reference purpose, self-synthesized GCN from urea precursor (GCN-Urea) and commercial GCN (GCN-Commercial) were both examined. OTC adsorption-photocatalysis removal rates in pure OTC solution by TiO2, GCN-Urea and GCN-Commercial were attained at 95%, 60% and 40% respectively. Photochemical properties evaluated included light absorption, band gap, valence and conduction band positions, photoluminescence, cyclic voltammetry, BET surface area and adsorption capability of the photocatalysts. Through the evaluations, this study provides novel insights towards current state-of-the-art heterogeneous photocatalytic processes. The electron-hole recombination examined by photoluminescence is not the key factor influencing the photocatalytic efficacies as commonly discussed. On the contrary, the dominating factors governing the higher OTC degradation efficiency of TiO2 compared to GCN are the high mobility of electrons that leads to high redox capability and the high pollutant-photocatalyst affinity. These claims are proven by 86% and 40% more intense anodic and cathodic cyclic voltammetry curve peaks of TiO2 as compared to both GCNs. OTC also demonstrated 1.7 and 2.3 times higher affinity towards TiO2 than GCN-Urea and GCN-Commercial. OTC removal by TiO2 in real aquaculture wastewater only achieved 50%, due to significant inhibition effect by dissolved solids, dissolved organic matters and high ionic contents in the wastewater.
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- Jing Yi Chin
- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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Ettadili FE, Aghris S, Laghrib F, Farahi A, Bakasse M, Lahrich S, Mhammedi MAEL. Electrochemical detection of ornidazole in commercial milk and water samples using an electrode based on green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using cellulose separated from Phoenix dactylifera seed. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124995. [PMID: 37236559 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The widespread use of antibiotics has contributed to the control of disease and the nutritional well-being of livestock. Antibiotics reach the environment via excretions (urine and feces) from human and domestic animals, through non proper disposal or handling of unused drugs. The present study describes a green method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) using cellulose extracted from Phoenix dactylifera seed powder via mechanical stirrer method for the electroanalytical determination of ornidazole (ODZ) in milk and water samples. The cellulose extract is used as the reducing and stabilizer agent for the synthesis of AgNPs. The obtained AgNPs were characterized by UV-Vis, SEM and EDX, presenting a spherical shape and an average size of 48.6 nm. The electrochemical sensor (AgNPs/CPE) was fabricated by dipping a carbon paste electrode (CPE) in the AgNPs colloidal solution. The sensor shows acceptable linearity with ODZ concentration in the linear range from 1.0 × 10-5 to 1.0 × 10-3 M with a limit of detection (LOD =3S/P) and quantification (LOQ =10S/P) of 7.58 × 10-7 M and 2.08 × 10-6 M respectively.
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- F E Ettadili
- Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Laboratory of Materials Science, Mathematics and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Laboratory of Materials Science, Mathematics and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Laboratory of Materials Science, Mathematics and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Khouribga, Morocco; Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Laboratory of Electrochemistry Engineering, Modeling, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Fez, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Laboratory of Materials Science, Mathematics and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Chouaib Doukkali University, Organic Micropollutants Analysis Team, Faculty of Sciences, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Laboratory of Materials Science, Mathematics and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Khouribga, Morocco
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Laboratory of Materials Science, Mathematics and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Khouribga, Morocco.
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Zhou Y, Wang J. Detection and removal technologies for ammonium and antibiotics in agricultural wastewater: Recent advances and prospective. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 334:139027. [PMID: 37236277 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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With the extensive development of industrial livestock and poultry production, a considerable part of agricultural wastewater containing tremendous ammonium and antibiotics have been indiscriminately released into the aquatic systems, causing serious harms to ecosystem and human health. In this review, ammonium detection technologies, including spectroscopy and fluorescence methods, and sensors were systematically summarized. Antibiotics analysis methodologies were critically reviewed, including chromatographic methods coupled with mass spectrometry, electrochemical sensors, fluorescence sensors, and biosensors. Current progress in remediation methods for ammonium removal were discussed and analyzed, including chemical precipitation, breakpoint chlorination, air stripping, reverse osmosis, adsorption, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), and biological methods. Antibiotics removal approaches were comprehensively reviewed, including physical, AOPs, and biological processes. Furthermore, the simultaneous removal strategies for ammonium and antibiotics were reviewed and discussed, including physical adsorption processes, AOPs, biological processes. Finally, research gaps and the future perspectives were discussed. Through conducting comprehensive review, future research priorities include: (1) to improve the stabilities and adaptabilities of detection and analysis techniques for ammonium and antibiotics, (2) to develop innovative, efficient, and low cost approaches for simultaneous removal of ammonium and antibiotics, and (3) to explore the underlying mechanisms that governs the simultaneous removal of ammonium and antibiotics. This review could facilitate the evolution of innovative and efficient technologies for ammonium and antibiotics treatment in agricultural wastewater.
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- Yaoyu Zhou
- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, PR China; Laboratory of Environmental Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Radioactive Waste Treatment, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China.
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Oni BA, Sanni SE, Agu KC, Tomomewo OS. Green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles from Argemone mexicana L. leaf extract coated with MOF-5 for the removal of metronidazole antibiotics from aqueous solution. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 342:118161. [PMID: 37210822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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There are growing concerns about the toxicity of metronidazole (MNZ) antibiotics in wastewater, which must be removed. This study used AgN/MOF-5 (1:3) to investigate the adsorptive removal of MNZ antibiotics from wastewater. Green synthesis of Ag-nanoparticles was from Argemone mexicana leaf aqueous extract blended with the synthesized MOF-5 in 1:3 by proportion. The adsorption materials were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), N2 adsorption-desorption analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The surface area increased due to the appearance of micropores. Besides, the efficiency of AgN/MOF-5 (1:3) for MNZ removal was evaluated by adsorption properties, including key influential parameters (adsorbent dosage, pH, contact time, etc.) and adsorption mechanism, kinetics/isotherms. The results from the adsorption process conformed to pseudo-second-order kinetics (R2 = 0.998) and well fitted with the Langmuir isotherm having 191.1 mg/g maximum adsorption capacity. The adsorption mechanism of AgN/MOF-5 (1:3) was due to the interactions of π-π stacking, Ag-N-MOF covalent bonding and hydrogen bonding. Thus, AgN/MOF-5 (1:3) is a potential adsorbent for the removal of aqueous MNZ. The adsorption process is endothermic, spontaneous, and feasible based on the obtained thermodynamic parameter of ΔHO and ΔSO having 14.72 and 0.129 kJ/mol respectively.
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- Babalola Aisosa Oni
- Department of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, 102200, Beijing City, China; Department of Energy Engineering, University of North Dakota, 58203, Grand Forks, ND, United States.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Covenant University, Km 10 Idiroko Road, PMB 1023, Ota, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Central Michigan University, 49858, Mount Pleasant, MI, United States; Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Benin, 300001, Benin City, Nigeria
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Tyutereva YE, Snytnikova OA, Fedunov RG, Yanshole VV, Plyusnin VF, Xu J, Pozdnyakov IP. Direct UV photodegradation of nalidixic acid in aqueous solutions: A mechanistic study. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 334:138952. [PMID: 37201608 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Mechanism of direct UV photolysis of nalidixic acid (NA), a model quinolone antibiotic, was revealed using a combination of steady-state photolysis coupled with high resolution LC-MS and DFT quantum-chemical calculations. Both quantum yields of photodegradation and detailed identification of final products were performed for the first time for two main forms of NA: neutral and anionic. The quantum yield of NA photodegradation is 0.024 and 0.0032 for the neutral and anionic forms in the presence of dissolved oxygen and 0.016/0.0032 in deoxygenated solutions, respectively. The main process is photoionization with the formation of a cation radical, which undergoes transformation into three different neutral radicals and further into final photoproducts. It is shown that the triplet state does not play a role in the photolysis of this compound. The main products of photolysis are the products of the loss of carboxyl, methyl and ethyl groups in the NA molecule, as well as the dehydrogenation of the ethyl group. The results obtained may be important for understanding the fate of pyridine herbicides in the processes of disinfection by UV and in natural waters under the action of sunlight.
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- Yuliya E Tyutereva
- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, 2 Pirogova Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; Voevodsky Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS, 630090, 3 Institutskaya Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, 2 Pirogova Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; International Tomography Center SB RAS, 630090, 3a Institutskaya Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, 2 Pirogova Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; Voevodsky Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS, 630090, 3 Institutskaya Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, 2 Pirogova Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; International Tomography Center SB RAS, 630090, 3a Institutskaya Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, 2 Pirogova Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; Voevodsky Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS, 630090, 3 Institutskaya Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, 430072, Wuhan, PR China
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- Novosibirsk State University, 630090, 2 Pirogova Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; Voevodsky Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS, 630090, 3 Institutskaya Str., Novosibirsk, Russian Federation.
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Chio H, Guest EE, Hobman JL, Dottorini T, Hirst JD, Stekel DJ. Predicting bioactivity of antibiotic metabolites by molecular docking and dynamics. J Mol Graph Model 2023; 123:108508. [PMID: 37235902 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Antibiotics enter the environment through waste streams, where they can exert selective pressure for antimicrobial resistance in bacteria. However, many antibiotics are excreted as partly metabolized forms, or can be subject to partial breakdown in wastewater treatment, soil, or through natural processes in the environment. If a metabolite is bioactive, even at sub-lethal levels, and also stable in the environment, then it could provide selection pressure for resistance. (5S)-penicilloic acid of piperacillin has previously been found complexed to the binding pocket of penicillin binding protein 3 (PBP3) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Here, we predicted the affinities of all potentially relevant antibiotic metabolites of ten different penicillins to that target protein, using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations. Docking predicts that, in addition to penicilloic acid, pseudopenicillin derivatives of these penicillins, as well as 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6APA), could also bind to this target. MD simulations further confirmed that (5R)-pseudopenicillin and 6APA bind the target protein, in addition to (5S)-penicilloic acid. Thus, it is possible that these metabolites are bioactive, and, if stable in the environment, could be contaminants selective for antibiotic resistance. This could have considerable significance for environmental surveillance for antibiotics as a means to reduce antimicrobial resistance, because targeted mass spectrometry could be required for relevant metabolites as well as the native antibiotics.
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- Hokin Chio
- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Sciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK; Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, University of Johannesburg, Aukland Park Kingsway Campus, Rossmore, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Yuju S, Xiujuan T, Dongsheng S, Zhiruo Z, Meizhen W. A review of tungsten trioxide (WO 3)-based materials for antibiotics removal via photocatalysis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 259:114988. [PMID: 37182300 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Antibiotics are extensively used in human medicine and animal breeding. The use of antibiotics has posed significant risks and challenges to the natural water environment. On a global scale, antibiotics have been frequently detected in the environment, azithromycin (254-529 ng·L-1), ciprofloxacin (245-1149 ng·L-1), ofloxacin (518-1998 ng·L-1), sulfamethoxazole (1325-5053 ng·L-1), and tetracycline (31.4-561 ng·L-1) are the most detected antibiotics in wastewater and surface water. Abuses of antibiotics has caused a significant threat to water resources and has seriously threatened the survival of human beings. Therefore, there is an urgent need to reduce antibiotic pollution and improve the environment. Researchers have been trying to develop effective methods and technologies for antibiotic degradation in water. Finding efficient and energy-saving methods for treating water pollutants has become an important global topic. Photocatalytic technology can effectively remove highly toxic, low-concentration, and difficult-to-treat pollutants, and tungsten trioxide (WO3) is an extremely potential alternative catalyst. Pt/WO3 photocatalytic degradation efficiency of tetracycline was 72.82%, While Cu-WO3 photocatalytic degradation efficiency of tetracycline was 96.8%; WO3/g-C3N4 photocatalytic degradation efficiency of ceftiofur was 70%, WO3/W photocatalytic degradation efficiency of florfenicol was 99.7%; WO3/CdWO4 photocatalytic degradation efficiency of ciprofloxacin was 93.4%; WO3/Ag photocatalytic degradation efficiency of sulfanilamide was 96.2%. Compared to other water purification methods, photocatalytic technology is non-toxic and ensures complete degradation through a stable reaction process, making it an ideal water treatment method. Here, we summarize the performance and corresponding principles of tungsten trioxide-based materials as a photocatalytic catalyst and provide substantial insight for further improving the photocatalytic potential of WO3-based materials.
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- Shan Yuju
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou, China
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Pereira TC, Flores EMM, Abramova AV, Verdini F, Calcio Gaudino E, Bucciol F, Cravotto G. Simultaneous hydrodynamic cavitation and glow plasma discharge for the degradation of metronidazole in drinking water. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 95:106388. [PMID: 37011519 PMCID: PMC10457580 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In this study, a novel hydrodynamic cavitation unit combined with a glow plasma discharge system (HC-GPD) was proposed for the degradation of pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water. Metronidazole (MNZ), a commonly used broad-spectrum antibiotic, was selected to demonstrate the potential of the proposed system. Cavitation bubbles generated by hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) can provide a pathway for charge conduction during glow plasma discharge (GPD). The synergistic effect between HC and GPD promotes the production of hydroxyl radicals, emission of UV light, and shock waves for MNZ degradation. Sonochemical dosimetry provided information on the enhanced formation of hydroxyl radicals during glow plasma discharge compared to hydrodynamic cavitation alone. Experimental results showed a MNZ degradation of 14% in 15 min for the HC alone (solution initially containing 300 × 10-6 mol L-1 MNZ). In experiments with the HC-GPD system, MNZ degradation of 90% in 15 min was detected. No significant differences were observed in MNZ degradation in acidic and alkaline solutions. MNZ degradation was also studied in the presence of inorganic anions. Experimental results showed that the system is suitable for the treatment of solutions with conductivity up to 1500 × 10-6 S cm-1. The results of sonochemical dosimetry showed the formation of oxidant species of 0.15 × 10-3 mol H2O2 L-1 in the HC system after 15 min. For the HC-GPD system, the concentration of oxidant species after 15 min reached 13 × 10-3 molH2O2L-1. Based on these results, the potential of combining HC and GPD systems for water treatment was demonstrated. The present work provided useful information on the synergistic effect between hydrodynamic cavitation and glow plasma discharge and their application for the degradation of antibiotics in drinking water.
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, Turin University, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, Turin University, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, Turin University, Turin, Italy
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Wang L, Xu Y, Qin T, Wu M, Chen Z, Zhang Y, Liu W, Xie X. Global trends in the research and development of medical/pharmaceutical wastewater treatment over the half-century. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 331:138775. [PMID: 37100249 PMCID: PMC10123381 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted public health and the worldwide economy. The overstretched operation of health systems around the world is accompanied by potential and ongoing environmental threats. At present, comprehensive scientific assessments of research on temporal changes in medical/pharmaceutical wastewater (MPWW), as well as estimations of researcher networks and scientific productivity are lacking. Therefore, we conducted a thorough literature study, using bibliometrics to reproduce research on medical wastewater over nearly half a century. Our primary goal is systematically to map the evolution of keyword clusters over time, and to obtain the structure and credibility of clusters. Our secondary objective was to measure research network performance (country, institution, and author) using CiteSpace and VOSviewer. We extracted 2306 papers published between 1981 and 2022. The co-cited reference network identified 16 clusters with well-structured networks (Q = 0.7716, S = 0.896). The main trends were as follows: 1) Early MPWW research prioritized sources of wastewater, and this cluster was considered to be the mainstream research frontier and direction, representing an important source and priority research area. 2) Mid-term research focused on characteristic contaminants and detection technologies. Particularly during 2000-2010, a period of rapid developments in global medical systems, pharmaceutical compounds (PhCs) in MPWW were recognized as a major threat to human health and the environment. 3) Recent research has focused on novel degradation technologies for PhC-containing MPWW, with high scores for research on biological methods. Wastewater-based epidemiology has emerged as being consistent with or predictive of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Therefore, the application of MPWW in COVID-19 tracing will be of great interest to environmentalists. These results could guide the future direction of funding agencies and research groups.
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- Ling Wang
- Department of Nursing, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nursing, Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210003, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nursing, Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resource and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China.
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