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Shi L, Leng C, Zhou Y, Yuan Y, Liu L, Li F, Wang H. A review of electrooxidation systems treatment of poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): electrooxidation degradation mechanisms and electrode materials. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-34014-1. [PMID: 38900403 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34014-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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The prevalence of polyfluoroalkyls and perfluoroalkyls (PFAS) represents a significant challenge, and various treatment techniques have been employed with considerable success to eliminate PFAS from water, with the ultimate goal of ensuring safe disposal of wastewater. This paper first describes the most promising electrochemical oxidation (EO) technology and then analyses its basic principles. In addition, this paper reviews and discusses the current state of research and development in the field of electrode materials and electrochemical reactors. Furthermore, the influence of electrode materials and electrolyte types on the deterioration process is also investigated. The importance of electrode materials in ethylene oxide has been widely recognised, and therefore, the focus of current research is mainly on the development of innovative electrode materials, the design of superior electrode structures, and the improvement of efficient electrode preparation methods. In order to improve the degradation efficiency of PFOS in electrochemical systems, it is essential to study the oxidation mechanism of PFOS in the presence of ethylene oxide. Furthermore, the factors influencing the efficacy of PFAS treatment, including current density, energy consumption, initial concentration, and other parameters, are clearly delineated. In conclusion, this study offers a comprehensive overview of the potential for integrating EO technology with other water treatment technologies. The continuous development of electrode materials and the integration of other water treatment processes present a promising future for the widespread application of ethylene oxide technology.
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- Lifeng Shi
- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology in Tangshan City, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
- College of Civil and Architectural Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology in Tangshan City, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
- Hebei Industrial Technology Institute of Mine Ecological Remediation, Tangshan, 063000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology in Tangshan City, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
- College of Civil and Architectural Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology in Tangshan City, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
- College of Civil and Architectural Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology in Tangshan City, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
- College of Civil and Architectural Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China
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- Hebei Industrial Technology Institute of Mine Ecological Remediation, Tangshan, 063000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology in Tangshan City, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China.
- College of Civil and Architectural Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, People's Republic of China.
- Hebei Industrial Technology Institute of Mine Ecological Remediation, Tangshan, 063000, People's Republic of China.
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Bhagat MS, Mungray AK, Mungray AA. Performance improvement of the osmotic microbial fuel cell by the pre-treatment of anaerobic sewage sludge using solenoid magnetic field. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:2809-2819. [PMID: 36892167 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2190039] [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: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This study explored the effect of a solenoid magnetic field (SOMF) as a pre-treatment on anaerobic sewage sludge (ASS) before using it in an osmotic microbial fuel cell (OMFC) as an inoculant. The ASS efficiency in terms of colony-forming unit (CFU) was improved ten times by applying SOMF compared to the control conditions. The obtained highest power density, current density, and water flux in the OMFC were 32.70 ± 5 mW·m-2, 135.13 ± 15 mA·m-2, and 4.24 ± 0.11 L·m-2h-1 respectively, for 72 h at 1 mT magnetic field. The coulombic efficiency (CE) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency were increased to 40-45% and 4-5% respectively, compared to un-treated ASS. Also, the start-up time of the ASS-OMFC system was almost reduced to 1-2 days based on open circuit voltage data. On the other hand, increasing the pre-treatment intensity of SOMF with time, it decreased the performance of OMFC. Also, the low intensity with increased pre-treatment time up to a specific limit enhanced the performance of OMFC.
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- Mandar S Bhagat
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SV NIT), Surat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SV NIT), Surat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SV NIT), Surat, India
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Morán-Valencia M, Huerta-Aguilar CA, Mora A, Mahlknecht J, Saber AN, Cervantes-Avilés P. Influence of PFDA on the nutrient removal from wastewater by hydrogels containing microalgae-bacteria. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17586. [PMID: 37408922 PMCID: PMC10319196 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17586] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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PFAS have demonstrated to affect some aerobic microorganisms applied for wastewater treatment. This study evaluated the nutrient removal of three types of hydrogels containing a consortium of microalgae-bacteria (HB), activated carbon (HC), or both (HBC) in presence of perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA). The nutrients evaluated were ammonium nitrogen (NH4-N), nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N), phosphate (PO4), and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Fluorine (F-) concentration and the integrity of HB exposed to PFDA were also determined at the end of experiments to understand the potential sorption and effects of PFDA on hydrogel. The results indicated that the presence of PFDA did affect the nitrification process, 13% and 36% to HB and HBC, respectively. Mass balance confirmed negative impact of PFDA on nitrogen consumption in HB (-31.37%). However, NH4-N was removed by all types of hydrogels in a range of 61-79%, while PO4 was mainly removed by hydrogels containing activated carbon (AC), 37.5% and 29.2% for HC and HBC, respectively. The removal of both NH4 and PO4, was mainly attributed to sorption processes in hydrogels, which was enhanced by the presence of AC. PFDA was also adsorbed in hydrogels, decreasing its concentration between 18% and 28% from wastewater, and up to 39% using HC. Regarding COD concentration, this increased overtime but was not related to hydrogel structure, since Transmission Electron Microscopy imaging revealed that their structure was preserved in presence of PFDA. COD increasement could be attributed to soluble algal products as well as to PVA leaching from hydrogels. In general, the presence of AC in hydrogels can contribute to mitigate the toxic effect of PFDA over microorganisms involved in biological nutrient removal, and hydrogels can be a technique to partially remove this contaminant from aqueous matrices.
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- Marien Morán-Valencia
- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, Vía Atlixcáyotl 5718, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, Puebla, 72453, Puebla, México
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- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, Vía Atlixcáyotl 5718, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, Puebla, 72453, Puebla, México
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- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, Vía Atlixcáyotl 5718, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, Puebla, 72453, Puebla, México
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- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, 64149, Nuevo León, México
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- Department of Pesticide Residues and Environmental Pollution, Central Agricultural Pesticide Laboratory, Agriculture Research Center, Egypt
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- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Puebla, Vía Atlixcáyotl 5718, Reserva Territorial Atlixcáyotl, Puebla, 72453, Puebla, México
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Ni Y, Yue W, Liu F, Bi W, Sun Z, Wu Y. Efficient electrochemical oxidation of cephalosporin antibiotics by a highly active cerium doped PbO2 anode: Parameters optimization, kinetics and degradation pathways. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Decomposition of Phosphorus Pollution and Microorganism Analysis Using Novel CW-MFCs under Different Influence Factors. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052124. [PMID: 36903371 PMCID: PMC10004042 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052124] [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: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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A constructed wetland (CW)-coupled microbial fuel cell (MFC) system was constructed to treat wastewater and generate electricity. The total phosphorus in the simulated domestic sewage was used as the treatment target, and the optimal phosphorus removal effect and electricity generation were determined by comparing the changes in substrates, hydraulic retention times, and microorganisms. The mechanism underlying phosphorus removal was also analyzed. By using magnesia and garnet as substrates, the best removal efficiencies of two CW-MFC systems reached 80.3% and 92.4%. Phosphorus removal by the garnet matrix mainly depends on a complex adsorption process, whereas the magnesia system relies on ion exchange reactions. The maximum output voltage and stabilization voltage of the garnet system were higher than those of the magnesia system. Microorganisms in the wetland sediments and electrode also changed considerably. It indicates that the mechanism of phosphorus removal by the substrate in the CW-MFC system is adsorption and chemical reaction between ions to generate precipitation. The population structure of proteobacteria and other microorganisms has an impact on both power generation and phosphorus removal. Combining the advantages of constructed wetlands and microbial fuel cells also improved phosphorus removal in coupled system. Therefore, when studying a CW-MFC system, the selection of electrode materials, matrix, and system structure should be taken into account to find a method that will improve the power generation capacity of the system and remove phosphorus.
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Han J, Xu Y, Xu D, Niu Y, Li L, Li F, Li Z, Wang H. Mechanism of downward migration of quinolone antibiotics in antibiotics polluted natural soil replenishment water and its effect on soil microorganisms. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 218:115032. [PMID: 36502909 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.115032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Reclaimed water is widely concerned as an effective recharge of groundwater and surface water, but trace organic pollutants produced by traditional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) would cause environmental pollution (water and soil) during infiltration. Therefore, the effects of reclaimed water containing ofloxacin (OFL) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) in antibiotics polluted natural soil (APNS) were investigated by simulating soil aquifer treatment systems (SATs). The experiment results showed that OFL and CIP in water were adsorbed and microbially degraded mainly at 30 cm, and the concentration of OFL and CIP in soil increased with depth, which were mainly due to the desorption from APNS. Concurrently, the change in replenishment water concentration also significantly affected OFL and CIP in pore water and soil. Although OFL and CIP inhibited the diversity of soil microbial community, they also promoted the growth of some microorganisms. As the dominant bacteria, Proteobacteria and Acidobacteriota can effectively participate in the degradation of OFL and CIP. The degradation effects of soil microorganisms on OFL and CIP were 45.48% and 42.39%, respectively, indicating that soil microorganisms selectively degraded pollutants. This experiment was carried out on APNS, which provided a reference for future studies on the migration of trace organic pollutants under natural conditions.
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- Jinlong Han
- Tangshan Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, PR China; Beijing Institute of Water Science and Technology, Beijing, 100048, PR China; School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, PR China
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- Tangshan Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, PR China
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- Tangshan Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, PR China
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- Tangshan Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, PR China; Hebei Mining Area Ecological Restoration Industry Technology Research Institute Tangshan, 063000, PR China
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- Beijing Institute of Water Science and Technology, Beijing, 100048, PR China
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- Hebei Mining Area Ecological Restoration Industry Technology Research Institute Tangshan, 063000, PR China
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- Beijing Institute of Water Science and Technology, Beijing, 100048, PR China; School of Water Conservancy and Hydroelectric Power, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, 056038, PR China.
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- Tangshan Key Laboratory of Bioelectrochemical Water Pollution Control Technology, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063210, PR China; Hebei Mining Area Ecological Restoration Industry Technology Research Institute Tangshan, 063000, PR China.
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Wang J, Wu S, Yang Q, Liu B, Yang M, Fei W, Tang Y, Zhang X. Effect of the degradation performance on carbon tetrachloride by anaerobic co-metabolism under different external energy sources. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136262. [PMID: 36055587 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136262] [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: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this research, a comprehensive study was carried out on the removal of carbon tetrachloride (CT) in the anaerobic co-metabolism (ACM) reactor. The experiments showed that when the hydraulic retention time (HRT) was 36 h, pH was 7, and influent CT was 2.5mg/L, the average removal efficiency reached 82.45 ± 2.56% in the glucose co-metabolism substrate reactor, exhibiting a dramatic excellent difference in reaction performance from the other two reactors (p < 0.05) and a favorable tolerance on the CT shock loading. The content of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and volatile fatty acids (VFA) demonstrated that glucose could supply more energy to protect the microorganisms, which was the appropriate external energy source. Moreover, microbial community structure and biostatistics analysis demonstrated that Pseudomonas was the most important dechlorination bacteria in ACM reactors, which might via dehalogenation process mediate the transformation of CT. The succession of methanogenic bacteria further demonstrated that CT degradation using co-digestion require to destroy hydrogenotrophic methane generation pathway and the external energy substances could make up the lack of hydrogen in the treatment of CT. The change of intermediate products hinted that anaerobic dechlorination process of CT in an ACM reactor was a sequential dechlorination process, and major transformation products measured were CF. Overall, this study has improved our understanding of the roles of CT degradation process in ACM reactors.
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- Jia Wang
- MOK Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, PR China; Industrial Technology Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection Center for Foreign Cooperation, Beijing, 100035, PR China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Tangshan University, Tangshan, 063000, PR China
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- MOK Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, PR China.
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- MOK Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Industrial Technology Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection Center for Foreign Cooperation, Beijing, 100035, PR China
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- Industrial Technology Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection Center for Foreign Cooperation, Beijing, 100035, PR China
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- Industrial Technology Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection Center for Foreign Cooperation, Beijing, 100035, PR China
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- Industrial Technology Office, Ministry of Environmental Protection Center for Foreign Cooperation, Beijing, 100035, PR China
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Qiu Y, Zhang Z, Zhang T, Zhang P. Sulfide modifies physicochemical properties and mercury adsorption of microplastics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 848:157802. [PMID: 35931169 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) tend to accumulate and undergo a sulfur weathering process that leads to significant surface changes in sulfur-rich anaerobic environments, such as sewage and wastewater treatment plants. Aged MPs can have a profound impact on environmental behaviors of various toxic pollutants, especially heavy metals. Although previous studies have investigated the adsorption characteristics of metal ions on MPs that are aged in aerobic environments, the sorptive interactions of sulfur-aged MPs in anaerobic environments with mercury, i.e., Hg(II), are largely unknown. In this study, laboratory investigations were conducted to study the sorptive behaviors of Hg(II) by six common MPs treated anaerobically in the presence of sulfide. Adsorption isotherms show that the sulfur aging process greatly enhances the MP sorption capacity of Hg(II). The mechanisms including changes in the specific surface area, electrostatic interactions, surface precipitation, and surface functional groups are responsible for the enhanced adsorption capacities of sulfur-aged MPs. The thiol group that forms on the MP surface plays a dominant role in enhancing the MP adsorption capacity of Hg(II), which is determined by the formation of unsaturated bonds in the molecular chains of MPs. Furthermore, the pathways of surface chemical transformation of MPs during sulfur aging have been proposed. This study promotes our understanding of the potential hazard of MPs as well as the fate and transport of heavy metals in the presence of aged MPs.
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- Ye Qiu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau.
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Chemical thermodynamic and catalytic mechanism analysis of Cu-BTC-derived CuOx/C catalyst for selective catalytic reduction (SCR). MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Removal of microplastics and attached heavy metals from secondary effluent of wastewater treatment plant using interpenetrating bipolar plate electrocoagulation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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