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Zhang Y, Duan J, Liu R, Petropoulos E, Feng Y, Xue L, Yang L, He S. Efficient magnetic capture of PE microplastic from water by PEG modified Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles: Performance, kinetics, isotherms and influence factors. J Environ Sci (China) 2025; 147:677-687. [PMID: 39003082 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.07.025] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Due to their resistance to degradation, wide distribution, easy diffusion and potential uptake by organisms, microplastics (MPs) pollution has become a major environmental concern. In this study, PEG-modified Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles demonstrated superior adsorption efficiency against polyethylene (PE) microspheres compared to other adsorbents (bare Fe3O4, PEI/Fe3O4 and CA/Fe3O4). The maximum adsorption capacity of PE was found to be 2203 mg/g by adsorption isotherm analysis. PEG/Fe3O4 maintained a high adsorption capacity even at low temperature (5°C, 2163 mg/g), while neutral pH was favorable for MP adsorption. The presence of anions (Cl-, SO42-, HCO3-, NO3-) and of humic acids inhibited the adsorption of MPs. It is proposed that the adsorption process was mainly driven by intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Overall, the study demonstrated that PEG/Fe3O4 can potentially be used as an efficient control against MPs, thus improving the quality of the aquatic environment and of our water resources.
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- Yifan Zhang
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK; Stantec UK, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DY, UK
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China.
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Li Y, Zhang S, Liu S, Chen Y, Luo M, Li J, Xu S, Hou X. Eco-friendly hydrophobic ZIF-8/sodium alginate monolithic adsorbent: An efficient trap for microplastics in the aqueous environment. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:259-270. [PMID: 38301464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.182] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs), a newly emerging class of environmental contaminants, pose a severe threat to the entire ecosystem. The development of efficient and environmentally responsible adsorbents for removing the MPs is a particularly urgent research. Herein, a kind of monolithic ZIF-8 based adsorbents featuring stable hydrophobicity and micropore-mesopore-macropore hierarchical porous structure were fabricated by in situ growth of ZIF-8 nanoparticles on sodium alginate (SA) framework, and using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a hydrophobic agent. The monolithic nature of ZIF-8/SA allowed an easy solid-liquid separation process for adsorbents from water environment compared to powdered materials. The hierarchical porous structure ensures a remarkable MPs removal performance. The ZIF-8/SA showed high adsorption capacities of 594, 585, and 282 mg/g for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), poly (vinylidene difluoride) (PVDF), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) respectively, and rapid adsorption kinetic progress within 120 min. The ZIF-8/SA adsorbents also exhibited excellent stability in the presence of interfering ions, acid/alkali, and humic acid, and displayed adsorption performance of > 70 % even in actual aquatic environment such as tap water, river water, and seawater. The results of characterizations showed that the synergistic effect of electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic force, and van der Waals force was the main adsorption mechanism. The well-designed hydrophobic ZIF-8/SA monolithic materials would be promising to rapidly remove the MPs from the water environment.
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- Yingying Li
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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Nohara NML, Ariza-Tarazona MC, Triboni ER, Nohara EL, Villarreal-Chiu JF, Cedillo-González EI. Are you drowned in microplastic pollution? A brief insight on the current knowledge for early career researchers developing novel remediation strategies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 918:170382. [PMID: 38307272 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170382] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs) composed of different polymers with various shapes, within a vast granulometric distribution (1 μm - 5 mm) and with a wide variety of physicochemical surface and bulk characteristics spiral around the globe, with different atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric, and terrestrial residence times, while interacting with other pollutants and biota. The challenges of microplastic pollution are related to the complex relationships between the microplastic generation mechanisms (physical, chemical, and biological), their physicochemical properties, their interactions with other pollutants and microorganisms, the changes in their properties with aging, and their small sizes that facilitate their diffusion and transportation between the air, water, land, and biota, thereby promoting their ubiquity. Early career researchers (ERCs) constitute an essential part of the scientific community committed to overcoming the challenges of microplastic pollution with their new ideas and innovative scientific perspectives for the development of remediation technologies. However, because of the enormous amount of scientific information available, it may be difficult for ERCs to determine the complexity of this environmental issue. This mini-review aims to provide a quick and updated overview of the essential insights of microplastic pollution to ERCs to help them acquire the background needed to develop highly innovative physical, chemical, and biological remediation technologies, as well as valorization proposals and environmental education and awareness campaigns. Moreover, the recommendations for the development of holistic microplastic pollution remediation strategies presented here can help ERCs propose technologies considering the environmental, social, and practical dimensions of microplastic pollution while fulfilling the current government policies to manage this plastic waste.
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- Nicoly Milhardo Lourenço Nohara
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering of Lorena, University of São Paulo, Estrada Municipal do Campinho, no number, Lorena, Brazil
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- Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10/1, Modena 41125, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering of Lorena, University of São Paulo, Estrada Municipal do Campinho, no number, Lorena, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Taubaté, R. Daniel Daneli, no number, Taubaté, Brazil
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Nuevo León, Mexico; Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología y Nanotecnología (CIByN), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica, Km. 10 autopista al Aeropuerto Internacional Mariano Escobedo, Apodaca 66628, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10/1, Modena 41125, Italy; National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Via Giusti, Florence 50121, Italy.
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Verma A, Sharma G, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Mola GT, Shan A, Si C. Microplastic pollutants in water: A comprehensive review on their remediation by adsorption using various adsorbents. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141365. [PMID: 38331267 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141365] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs), as emerging pollutants, have attracted the attention of environmentalists, statespersons, and the scientific community over the last few decades. To address the spread of MPs in the environment, it is imperative to develop various removal techniques and materials that are effective, scalable, and ecologically benign. However, to the best of our knowledge, no review has systematically examined the removal of MPs using adsorption or provided an in-depth discussion on various adsorbents. Adsorption is an inexpensive and effective technology for wastewater treatment. Recently, many researchers have conducted studies on MP remediation using diverse adsorbent materials, such as biochar, activated carbon, sponges, carbon nanotubes, metal-layered oxides, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and zeolites. Each adsorbent has advantages and disadvantages. To overcome their disadvantages, researchers have been designing and developing hybrid adsorbents for MP remediation. This review provides insights into these individual adsorbents and also discusses hybrid adsorbents for MP removal. Finally, the review elaborates on future possibilities and ways to enable more efficient, scalable, and environmentally friendly MP cleanup. Overall, this review bridges the gap between contemporary MP remediation using adsorption techniques and adsorbent development.
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- Akshay Verma
- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, India
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, India.
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, India
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, India
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- School of Chemistry & Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Scottsville, 3209, South Africa
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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Wu S, Liang H, Sun K, Li Z, Hu M, Wang L, Yang L, Han Q, Zhang Q, Lang J. Domain-limited thermal transformation preparation of novel graphitized carbon-supported layered double oxides for efficient tetracycline degradation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 352:120040. [PMID: 38215597 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120040] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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The resource utilization of industrial lignin to construct high-performance catalysts for wastewater treatment field is pioneering research. Herein, the novel graphitized carbon-supported CuCoAl-layered double oxides (LDOs-GC) were successfully designed by the domain-limited thermal transformation technology using sodium lignosulfonate (LS) self-assembled CuCoAl-layered double hydroxides as the precursor. The optimized LDOs-GC catalyst owned the excellent tetracycline (TC) degradation of 98.0% within 15 min by activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) under optimal conditions (20 mg/L catalyst, 1.5 mM PMS, 30 mg/L TC). The density of metal ions in the catalyst and the synergistic interaction between graphitized carbon (GC) and metal ions played a major role in TC degradation. Based on a comprehensive analysis, the TC degradation in LDOs-GC/PMS system was proved to be accomplished by a combination of free radicals (SO4·- and HO·) and non-radicals (1O2). Meanwhile, the possible degradation pathways of TC were proposed by the analysis of TC degradation intermediates and a comprehensive analysis of the rational reaction mechanism for TC degradation by LDOs-GC/PMS system was also performed. This work provides a new strategy for developing novel high-performance catalysts from industrial waste, while offering a green, cheap and sustainable approach to antibiotic degradation.
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- Si Wu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, PR China.
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Wang B, Liu W, Zhang M. Application of carbon-based adsorbents in the remediation of micro- and nanoplastics. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 349:119522. [PMID: 37939465 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Micro-nano plastics (MNPs) are emerging contaminants that can easily enter the food chain, posing risks to both the aquatic ecosystem and human health. Various physical, biological, and chemical methods have been explored to remove MNPs from water, and recently, adsorption technology has gained attention as an effective approach. Among the potential candidates, carbon-based adsorbent has emerged as a promising choice due to their low cost, eco-friendly nature, and sustainability. This paper summarizes recent advancements in MNP removal using carbon-based adsorbents, with a focus on the modification methods and adsorption mechanisms. Additionally, the factors influencing the adsorption performance and the methods for characterizing the adsorption mechanism are analyzed. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of carbon-based adsorbents over other adsorbents are discussed, along with the current state of sustainable recycling and future research prospects.
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- Bin Wang
- College of Materials Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China
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- College of Materials Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, China.
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Sun M, Wang XZ, Xiong RY, Chen X, Zhai LF, Wang S. High-performance biochar-loaded MgAl-layered double oxide adsorbents derived from sewage sludge towards nanoplastics removal: Mechanism elucidation and QSAR modeling. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 901:165971. [PMID: 37532050 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Utilization of sewage sludge for the fabrication of environmental functional materials is highly desirable to achieve pollution mitigation and resource recovery. In the present work, we introduced a novel MgAl-layered double oxide (LDO)@biochar composite adsorbent in-situ fabricated from Al-rich sewage sludge, and its excellent application in nanoplastics adsorption. Initially, fifteen model contaminants with varied conjugate structures, hydrogen bonding and ionic properties were selected for an investigation of adsorption behavior and adsorption selectivity on LDO@biochar. Structural variation of LDO@biochar suggested reconstruction of the layered double hydroxide (LDH) during the adsorption process due to the "memory effect". Under the synergy of LDH and biochar, the contaminants were adsorbed via multiple adsorbent-adsorbate interactions, including anion exchange, electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding and π-π conjugation. Then, a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model was constructed by integrating the number of hydrogen bond acceptors, polarity surface area, number of aromatic rings, and Fukui index f(-)x together to reflect the affinity of each contaminant to the adsorbent. Guided by the QSAR model, the negatively charged polystyrene nanoplastics with continuously conjugated aromatic rings were predicted to be effectively adsorbed on LDO@biochar. Experimental tests confirmed a great capacity of LDO@biochar towards the polystyrene nanoplastics, given the equilibrium adsorption capacity as high as 360 mg g-1 at 30-50 °C. This work not only opened up a new avenue for sustainable utilization of sewage sludge towards high-performance environmental functional materials, but also demonstrated the potential of the QSAR analysis as a rapid and accurate approach for guiding the application of an adsorbent to new emerging containments.
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- Min Sun
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA5005, Australia.
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Liu Z, Bacha AUR, Yang L. Control strategies for microplastic pollution in groundwater. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 335:122323. [PMID: 37544400 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122323] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Groundwater is the primary source of water that occurs below the earth's surface. However, the advancement in technology and the increasing population, which lead to the discharge of contaminants such as microplastics (MPs), have an adverse impact on the quality of groundwater. MPs are ubiquitous pollutants that are widely found throughout the world. The maximum abundance of MPs is 4 items/L and 15.2 items/L in groundwater at the specific location of China and USA. Various factors can affect the migration of MPs from soil to groundwater. The occurrence of MPs in water causes serious health issues. Therefore, taking appropriate strategies to control MP contamination in groundwater is urgent and important. This review summarizes the current literature on the migration process of MPs from soil to groundwater along with possible methods for the remediation of MP-polluted groundwater. The main objective of the review is to summarize the technical parameters, process, mechanism, and characteristics of various remediation methods and to analyze strategies for controlling MP pollution in groundwater, providing a reference for future research. Possible control strategies for MP pollution in groundwater include two aspects: i) prevention of MPs from entering groundwater; ii) remediation of polluted groundwater with MPs (ectopic remediation and in-situ remediation). Formulating legislative measures, strengthening public awareness and producing more environment-friendly alternatives can be helpful to reduce the production of MPs from the source. Manage plastic waste reasonably is also a good strategy and the most important part of the management is recycling. The shortcomings of the current study and the direction of future research are also highlighted in the review.
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- Zhongchuang Liu
- Green Intelligence Environmental School, Yangtze Normal University, No. 16, Juxian Avenue, Fuling District, Chongqing, China; Chongqing Multiple-source Technology Engineering Research Center for Ecological Environment Monitoring, Yangtze Normal University, No. 16, Juxian Avenue, Fuling District, Chongqing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and Control, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and Control, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Fu Y, Fu X, Song W, Li Y, Li X, Yan L. Recent Progress of Layered Double Hydroxide-Based Materials in Wastewater Treatment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5723. [PMID: 37630014 PMCID: PMC10456663 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) can be used as catalysts and adsorbents due to their high stability, safety, and reusability. The preparation of modified LDHs mainly includes coprecipitation, hydrothermal, ion exchange, calcination recovery, and sol-gel methods. LDH-based materials have high anion exchange capacity, good thermal stability, and a large specific surface area, which can effectively adsorb and remove heavy metal ions, inorganic anions, organic pollutants, and oil pollutants from wastewater. Additionally, they are heterogeneous catalysts and have excellent catalytic effect in the Fenton system, persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes, and electrocatalytic system. This review ends with a discussion of the challenges and future trends of the application of LDHs in wastewater treatment.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China; (Y.F.); (X.F.); (W.S.); (Y.L.); (X.L.)
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Muthulakshmi L, Mohan S, Tatarchuk T. Microplastics in water: types, detection, and removal strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:84933-84948. [PMID: 37386221 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28460-6] [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: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Microplastics are one of the most concerning groups of contaminants that pollute most of the surroundings of the Earth. The abundance of plastic materials available in the environment moved the scientific community in defining a new historical era known as Plasticene. Regardless of their minuscule size, microplastics have posed severe threats to the life forms like animals, plants, and other species present in the ecosystem. Ingestion of microplastics could lead to harmful health effects like teratogenic and mutagenic abnormalities. The source of microplastics could be either primary or secondary in which the components of microplastics are directly released into the atmosphere and the breakdown of larger units to generate the smaller molecules. Though numerous physical and chemical techniques are reported for the removal of microplastics, their increased cost prevents the large-scale applicability of the process. Coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and ultrafiltration are some of the methods used for the removal of microplastics. Certain species of microalgae are known to remove microplastics by their inherent nature. One of the biological treatment strategies for microplastic removal is the activated sludge strategy that is used for the separation of microplastic. The overall microplastic removal efficiency is significantly high compared to conventional techniques. Thus, the reported biological avenues like the bio-flocculant for microplastic removal are discussed in this review article.
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- Lakshmanan Muthulakshmi
- Biomaterials and Product Development Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, 626126, India
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- Biomaterials and Product Development Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, 626126, India
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, ul. Gronostajowa 2, Kraków, 30-387, Poland.
- Educational and Scientific Center of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine.
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Jiang S, Yin M, Ren H, Qin Y, Wang W, Wang Q, Li X. Novel CuMgAlTi-LDH Photocatalyst for Efficient Degradation of Microplastics under Visible Light Irradiation. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102347. [PMID: 37242921 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102347] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Microplastics (MPs) in the water system could easily enter the human body and pose a potential threat, so finding a green and effective solution remains a great challenge. At present, the advanced oxidation technology represented by photocatalysis has been proven to be effective in the removal of organic pollutants, making it a feasible method to solve the problem of MP pollution. In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of typical MP polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene (PE) by a new quaternary layered double hydroxide composite photomaterial CuMgAlTi-R400 was tested under visible light irradiation. After 300 h of visible light irradiation, the average particle size of PS decreased by 54.2% compared with the initial average particle size. The smaller the particle size, the higher the degradation efficiency. The degradation pathway and mechanism of MPs were also studied by GC-MS, which showed that PS and PE produced hydroxyl and carbonyl intermediates in the process of photodegradation. This study demonstrated a green, economical, and effective strategy for the control of MPs in water.
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- Shengyun Jiang
- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- Beicheng Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd., Jinan 250101, China
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- Shandong Huacheng Urban Construction Design Engineering Co., Ltd., Jinan 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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Lu Y, Li MC, Lee J, Liu C, Mei C. Microplastic remediation technologies in water and wastewater treatment processes: Current status and future perspectives. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 868:161618. [PMID: 36649776 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) are a type of contaminants produced during the use and disposal of plastic products, which are ubiquitous in our lives. With the high specific surface area and strong hydrophobicity, MPs can adsorb various hazardous microorganisms and chemical contaminants from the environment, causing irreversible damage to our humans. It is reported that the MPs have been detected in infant feces and human blood. Therefore, the presence of MPs has posed a significant threat to human health. It is critically essential to develop efficient, scalable and environmentally-friendly methods to remove MPs. Herein, recent advances in the MPs remediation technologies in water and wastewater treatment processes are overviewed. Several approaches, including membrane filtration, adsorption, chemically induced coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation, bioremediation, and advanced oxidation processes are systematically documented. The characteristics, mechanisms, advantages, and disadvantages of these methods are well discussed and highlighted. Finally, the current challenges and future trends of these methods are proposed, with the aim of facilitating the remediation of MPs in water and wastewater treatment processes in a more efficient, scalable, and environmentally-friendly way.
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- Yang Lu
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China.
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Mehmood T, Mustafa B, Mackenzie K, Ali W, Sabir RI, Anum W, Gaurav GK, Riaz U, Liu X, Peng L. Recent developments in microplastic contaminated water treatment: Progress and prospects of carbon-based two-dimensional materials for membranes separation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 316:137704. [PMID: 36592840 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Micro (nano)plastics pollution is a noxious menace not only for mankind but also for marine life, as removing microplastics (MPs) is challenging due to their physiochemical properties, composition, and response toward salinity and pH. This review provides a detailed assessment of the MPs pollution in different water types, environmental implications, and corresponding treatment strategies. With the advancement in nanotechnology, mitigation strategies for aqueous pollution are seen, especially due to the fabrication of nanosheets/membranes mostly utilized as a filtration process. Two-dimensional (2D) materials are increasingly used for membranes due to their diverse structure, affinity, cost-effectiveness, and, most importantly, removal efficiency. The popular 2D materials used for membrane-based organic and inorganic pollutants from water mainly include graphene and MXenes however their effectiveness for MPs removal is still in its infancy. Albeit, the available literature asserts a 70- 99% success rate in micro/nano plastics removal achieved through membranes fabricated via graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and MXene membranes. This review examined existing membrane separation strategies for MPs removal, focusing on the structural properties of 2D materials, composite, and how they adsorb pollutants and underlying physicochemical mechanisms. Since MPs and other contaminants commonly coexist in the natural environment, a brief examination of the response of 2D membranes to MPs removal was also conducted. In addition, the influencing factors regulate MPs removal performance of membranes by impacting their two main operating routes (filtration and adsorption). Finally, significant limitations, research gaps, and future prospects of 2D material-based membranes for effectively removing MPs are also proposed. The conclusion is that the success of 2D material is strongly linked to the types, size of MPs, and characteristics of aqueous media. Future perspectives talk about the problems that need to be solved to get 2D material-based membranes out of the lab and onto the market.
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- Tariq Mehmood
- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, China; Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Department of Environmental Engineering, Permoserstr. 15, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany.
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Department of Environmental Engineering, Permoserstr. 15, D-04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, College of Applied Industrial Technology (CAIT), Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore; Pakistan
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- Regional Agricultural Research Institute, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Sustainable Process Integration Laboratory, SPIL, NETME Centre, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, VUT Brno, Technická 2896/2, 616 69, Brno, Czech Republic; School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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- School of Physics and Electronic Information, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, China; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077 China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, China.
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Ali I, Tan X, Li J, Peng C, Wan P, Naz I, Duan Z, Ruan Y. Innovations in the Development of Promising Adsorbents for the Remediation of Microplastics and Nanoplastics - A Critical Review. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 230:119526. [PMID: 36577257 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.119526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Microplastics and nanoplastics are being assumed as emerging toxic pollutants owing to their unique persistent physicochemical attributes, chemical stability, and nonbiodegradable nature. Owing to their possible toxicological impacts (not only on aquatic biota but also on humans), scientific communities are developing innovative technologies to remove microplastics and nanoplastics from polluted waters. Various technologies, including adsorption, coagulation, photocatalysis, bioremediation, and filtration, have been developed and employed to eliminate microplastics and nanoplastics. Recently, adsorption technology has been getting great interest in capturing microplastics and nanoplastics and achieving excellent removal performance. Therefore, this review is designed to discuss recent innovations in developing promising adsorbents for the remediation of microplastics and nanoplastics from wastewater and natural water. The developed adsorbents have been classified into four main classes: sponge/aerogel-based, metal-based, biochar-based, and other developed adsorbents, and their performance efficiencies have been critically examined. Further, the influence of various pertinent factors, including adsorbents' characteristics, microplastics/nanoplastics' characteristics, solution pH, reaction temperature, natural organic matter, and co-existing/interfering ions on the removal performance of advanced adsorbents, have been critically assessed. Importantly, the particle application of the developed adsorbents in removing microplastics and nanoplastics from natural water has been elucidated. In addition, barriers to market penetration of the developed adsorbents are briefly discussed to help experts transfer adsorption-based technology from laboratory-scale to commercial applications. Finally, the current knowledge gaps and future recommendations are highlighted to assist scientific communal for improving adsorption-based technologies to battle against microplastics and nanoplastics pollution.
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- Imran Ali
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Lab of Marine Environmental Science and Ecology, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, China
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- Shenzhen Water Planning & Design Institute Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518001, China.; Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Water Affairs Big Data and Water Ecology, Shenzhen, 518001, China
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- Department of Biology, Deanship of Educational Services, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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Sajid M, Ihsanullah I, Tariq Khan M, Baig N. Nanomaterials-based adsorbents for remediation of microplastics and nanoplastics in aqueous media: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Shi Q, Guo S, Tang J, Lyu H, Ri C, Sun H. Enhanced removal of aged and differently functionalized polystyrene nanoplastics using ball-milled magnetic pinewood biochars. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 316:120696. [PMID: 36414160 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, simple and environmentally friendly magnetic biochars were successfully prepared by ball-milling biochar with Fe3O4 nanoparticles to remove NPs from water. The magnetic biochars synthesized at various pyrolysis temperatures of 300 °C (MBC300), 500 °C (MBC500), and 700 °C (MBC700) were used to eliminate the unmodified (PS), aged under UV radiation (UVPS), amine-modified (PS-NH2) and carboxylate-modified (PS-COOH) polystyrene NPs of 100 nm in size. Results showed that the removal efficiency of MBC300, MBC500, and MBC700 for PS were 43.67, 82.73 and 57.02%, which were 3.01, 5.76, and 3.10 times greater than that of corresponding pristine biochars at the same temperatures, respectively, and the strongest removal efficiency of MBC500 was 95.2% since it has the largest specific surface area and abundant oxygen-containing functional groups. The surface properties of the NPs affected their removal, and the PS-NH2 had the highest removal rate using magnetic biochars. Compared to pristine biochars, the magnetic biochars displayed faster adsorption kinetics. The Langmuir maximum adsorption capacity of magnetic biochars for NPs were 107.7181-229.5772 mg/g, much greater than those of the pristine biochars (55.4602-80.3096 mg/g). Mechanism analysis revealed that the hydrophobicity, electrostatic attraction, H-bonding formation and π-π conjunction between the NPs and MBCs contributed to the adsorption process. This work highlights the promising potential of ball milling to be used as a simple technique for the preparation of magnetic biochar to remove NPs, especially NPs with various surface groups.
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- Qingying Shi
- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, 9 TEDA 13th Street, Tianjin, 300457, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Wang S, Li M, Yin Z, Gao H, Liu H, Yang H, Fang L, Jagadeesha Angadi V, Hu L, Li D. Skillfully grafted C O functional group to enhance the adsorption/photocatalytic mechanism of YMnO3/MgAl2O4 heterojunction photocatalysts. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2022.103771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Du H, Wang Q, Chen G, wang J. Photo/electro-catalytic degradation of micro- and nano-plastics by nanomaterials and corresponding degradation mechanism. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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