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Brovini EM, de Oliveira M, Pereira AR, Martucci MEP, de Aquino SF. Removal of acephate and methamidophos from water: Coagulation and adsorptive treatment approaches. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 358:124514. [PMID: 38986762 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124514] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Pesticides has transformed the agricultural industry, primarily by enhancing productivity. However, the indiscriminate use of such compounds can adversely affect human health and disrupt ecosystem balance. Limited knowledge exists regarding the removal of these compounds from water, particularly for organophosphate pesticides when employing conventional treatment technologies. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the removal of acephate (ACE) and methamidophos (MET) - considered priority pesticides in Brazil - from waters with high and low turbidity during the clarification process carried out with aluminum sulfate (AS) and ferric chloride (FC), either alone or combined with powdered activated carbon (PAC) adsorption. All water samples were submitted to solid phase extraction (SPE C18 cartridges) prior to acephate and methamidophos analysis by HPLC MS/MS. The clarification process with either AS or FC coagulant did not efficiently remove acephate or methamidophos and maximum average removal (27 %) was observed with waters of high turbidity when using ferric chloride as coagulant. Addition of mineral PAC was also ineffective for removing both pesticides. However, the use of vegetable PAC (10 mg/L) resulted in better removal percentages, up to 80%, but only for methamidophos. The limited removal rates were attributed to the high hydrophilicity of acephate and methamidophos, along with their neutral charge at coagulation pH. These factors hinder the interaction of such organophosphorus pesticides with the flocs formed during coagulation as well as with PAC surface.
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- Emília Marques Brovini
- Post Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Pharmacy Department, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program in Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Chemistry Department, Federal University of Ouro Preto, 35400-000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Shi J, Yang T, Zhao T, Pu K, Shi J, Zhou A, Li H, Wang S, Xue J. Insights on the efficiency and contribution of single active species in photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline: Priority attack active sites, intermediate products and their toxicity evaluation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 367:121970. [PMID: 39106792 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121970] [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: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Photocatalysis has been proven to be an excellent technology for treating antibiotic wastewater, but the impact of each active species involved in the process on antibiotic degradation is still unclear. Therefore, the S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst Ti3C2/g-C3N4/TiO2 was successfully synthesized using melamine and Ti3C2 as precursors by a one-step calcination method using mechanical stirring and ultrasound assistance. Its formation mechanism was studied in detail through multiple characterizations and work function calculations. The heterojunction photocatalyst not only enabled it to retain active species with strong oxidation and reduction abilities, but also significantly promoted the separation and transfer of photo-generated carriers, exhibiting an excellent degradation efficiency of 94.19 % for tetracycline (TC) within 120 min. Importantly, the priority attack sites, degradation pathways, degradation intermediates and their ecological toxicity of TC under the action of each single active species (·O2-, h+, ·OH) were first positively explored and evaluated through design experiments, Fukui function theory calculations, HPLC-MS, Escherichia coli toxicity experiments, and ECOSAR program. The results indicated that the preferred attack sites of ·O2- on TC were O20, C7, C11, O21, and N25 atoms with high f+ value. The toxicity of intermediates produced by ·O2- was also lower than those produced by h+ and ·OH.
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- Jianhui Shi
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China
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Bej S, Swain S, Bishoyi AK, Mandhata CP, Sahoo CR, Padhy RN. Recent advancements on antibiotic bioremediation in wastewaters with a focus on algae: an overview. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:4214-4229. [PMID: 37545329 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2245166] [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: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Antibiotic contamination from hospitals, animal husbandry, and municipal wastewater is graver than imagined, and it possess serious risks to the health of humans and animals, with the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria; those affect the growth of higher plants too. Conventional wastewater treatment methods adopted today are inadequate for removing antibiotics from wastewater. Intuitively, the remediation process using mixed algae should be effective enough, for which algae-based remediation technologies have emerged as sustainable remedial methods. This review summarized the detection of antibiotics in field water in most countries; a comprehensive overview of algae-based technologies, algal adsorption, accumulation, biodegradation, photodegradation, hydrolysis, and the use of algae-bacteria consortia for the remediation of antibiotics in wastewaters in done. Green algae namely, Chlamydomonas sp., Chlorella sp., C. vulgaris, Spyrogira sp. Scenedesmus quadricauda, S. obliquus, S. dimorphus, Haematoccus pluvialis, and Nannochlopsis sp., had been reporting have 90-100% antibiotic removal efficiency. The integration of bioelectrochemical systems and genetically engineered prokaryotic algal species offer promising avenues for improving antibiotic removal in the future. Overall, this review highlights the need for tenacious research and development of algae-based technologies to reduce antibiotic contamination in aquatic environments, for holistic good.
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- Shuvasree Bej
- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Odisha, India
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Guo B, Tao Y, Yang T, Su X, Tan X, Tian W, Xie L. Biomaterials based on advanced oxidation processes in tooth whitening: fundamentals, progress, and models. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39193628 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb01311e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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The increasing desire for aesthetically pleasing teeth has resulted in the widespread use of tooth whitening treatments. Clinical tooth whitening products currently rely on hydrogen peroxide formulations to degrade dental pigments through oxidative processes. However, they usually cause side effects such as tooth sensitivity and gingival irritation due to the use of high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide or long-time contact. In recent years, various novel materials and reaction patterns have been developed to tackle the issues related to H2O2-based tooth whitening. These can be broadly classified as advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). AOPs generate free radicals that have potent oxidizing properties, which can thereby increase the oxidation power and/or reduce the exposure time and can probably minimize the side effects of tooth bleaching. While there have been several reviews on clinical tooth whitening and the application of novel nanomaterials, a review based on the concept of AOPs in tooth bleaching application has not yet been conducted. This review describes the common types and mechanisms of AOPs, summarizes the latest research progress of new tooth bleaching materials based on AOPs, and proposes a model for tooth bleaching and a rate control step at the molecular level. The paper also reviews the shortcomings and suggests future development directions.
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- Bingyi Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education & National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610299, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education & National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education & National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education & National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education & National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education & National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education & National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Pimentel-Almeida W, Testolin RC, Gaspareto P, Gerlach OMS, Pereira-Filho J, Sanches-Simões E, Corrêa AXR, Almerindo GI, González SYG, Somensi CA, Radetski CM. Degradation of cytostatics methotrexate and cytarabine through physico-chemical and advanced oxidative processes: influence of pH and combined processes on the treatment efficiency. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:4053-4061. [PMID: 37482803 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2240488] [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: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Environmental release of wastewater that contains cytostatic drugs can cause genotoxic impact, since these drugs act directly on the genetic material of aquatic organisms. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the removal of the cytostatic drugs cytarabine (CTR) and methotrexate (MTX) using different physico-chemical methods individually (i.e. US, O3, H2O2 and UV) and combined (i.e. O3/US, US/H2O2, O3/H2O2 and O3/US/H2O2) under different pH conditions (4, 7 and 10). In the degradation tests, the efficiency of the methods applied was found to be dependent on the pH of the solution, with the degradation of CTR being better at pH 4 and MTX at pH 7 and pH 10. The US, H2O2 and US + H2O2 methods were the least efficient in degrading CTR and MTX under the pH conditions tested. The highest MTX degradation rate after 16 min of treatment at pH 7 was achieved by the O3 + H2O2 method (97.05% - C/C0 = 0.0295). For CTR, the highest degradation rate after 16 min of treatment was achieved by the O3 process (99.70% - C/C0 = 0.0030) at pH 4. In conclusion, most of the treatment methods tested for the degradation of CTR and MTX are effective. Notably, ozonolysis is an efficient process applied alone. Also, in combination with other methods (US + O3, O3 + H2O2 and O3 + H2O2 + US) it increases the degradation performance, showing a rapid removal rate of 70-94% in less than 4 min of treatment.
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- Wendell Pimentel-Almeida
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Remediação Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Hospital Universitário, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal Catarinense - Campus Araquari, Araquari, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Itajaí, Brazil
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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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Acharya S, Carpenter J, Madakyaru M, Dey P, Vatti AK, Banerjee T. Ciprofloxacin and Azithromycin Antibiotics Interactions with Bilayer Ionic Surfactants: A Molecular Dynamics Study. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:33174-33182. [PMID: 39100351 PMCID: PMC11292829 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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The introduction of pharmaceuticals into aquatic ecosystems can lead to the generation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This paper employed molecular dynamics simulations to examine the interactions between cationic/anionic surfactants and two antibiotics or drugs, namely, ciprofloxacin and azithromycin. The analysis focused on many factors to elucidate the mechanism by which the surfactant bilayer molecular structure affects the selected antibiotics. These factors include the tilt angle, rotational angle of the surfactants, electrostatic potential, and charge density along the bilayers. Our molecular-level investigation of the adsorption mechanisms of hydrophobic (azithromycin) and hydrophilic (ciprofloxacin) drugs on the cationic/anionic surfactant bilayer offers a crucial understanding for comprehending the optimal selection of surfactants for effectively separating antibiotics.
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- Sriprasad Acharya
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute
of Technology (MIT), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute
of Technology (MIT), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute
of Technology (MIT), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
(ME), Delft University of Technology, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute
of Technology (MIT), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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Saeed H, Padmesh S, Singh A, Nandy A, Singh SP, Deshwal RK. Impact of veterinary pharmaceuticals on environment and their mitigation through microbial bioremediation. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1396116. [PMID: 39040911 PMCID: PMC11262132 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1396116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Veterinary medications are constantly being used for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in livestock. However, untreated veterinary drug active compounds are interminably discharged into numerous water bodies and terrestrial ecosystems, during production procedures, improper disposal of empty containers, unused medication or animal feed, and treatment procedures. This exhaustive review describes the different pathways through which veterinary medications enter the environment, discussing the role of agricultural practices and improper disposal methods. The detrimental effects of veterinary drug compounds on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are elaborated with examples of specific veterinary drugs and their known impacts. This review also aims to detail the mechanisms by which microbes degrade veterinary drug compounds as well as highlighting successful case studies and recent advancements in microbe-based bioremediation. It also elaborates on microbial electrochemical technologies as an eco-friendly solution for removing pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater. Lastly, we have summarized potential innovations and challenges in implementing bioremediation on a large scale under the section prospects and advancements in this field.
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- Humaira Saeed
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, India
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- Faculty of Biosciences, Institute of Bioscience and Technology, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Barabanki, India
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Cardoso RMF, Esteves da Silva JCG, Pinto da Silva L. Application of Engineered Nanomaterials as Nanocatalysts in Catalytic Ozonation: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3185. [PMID: 38998267 PMCID: PMC11242483 DOI: 10.3390/ma17133185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Given the growing scarcity of water and the continuous increase in emerging pollutants detected in water bodies, there is an imperative need to develop new, more effective, and sustainable treatments for wastewater. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are considered a competitive technology for water treatment. Specifically, ozonation has received notable attention as a promising approach for degrading organic pollutants in wastewater. However, different groups of pollutants are hardly degradable via single ozonation. With continuous development, it has been shown that using engineered nanomaterials as nanocatalysts in catalytic ozonation can increase efficiency by turning this process into a low-selective AOP for pollutant degradation. Nanocatalysts promote ozone decomposition and form active free radicals responsible for increasing the degradation and mineralization of pollutants. This work reviews the performances of different nanomaterials as homogeneous and heterogeneous nanocatalysts in catalytic ozonation. This review focuses on applying metal- and carbon-based engineered nanomaterials as nanocatalysts in catalytic ozonation and on identifying the main future directions for using this type of AOP toward wastewater treatment.
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- Rita M F Cardoso
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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Alizadeh M, Dorranian D, Sari AH. Comparison of the antimicrobial photocatalytic activities of SiO 2 and Au@SiO 2 nanostructures in water decontamination. Microsc Res Tech 2024; 87:896-907. [PMID: 38149754 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24486] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Photocatalytic disinfection of Escherichia coli suspension by silicon dioxide nanoparticles and silicon dioxide/gold nanocomposite in a batch reactor is investigated experimentally and results are compared. Silica nanoparticles were synthesized by Stöber method and pulsed laser ablation method was employed to prepare gold nanoparticles in distilled water. Composition of two nanoparticles species was carried out, using the second harmonic pulse of Nd:YAG laser, whose wavelength is in the absorption spectra of gold nanoparticles. Results confirm a decrease in the bandgap energy of silica nanoparticles after composition. Escherichia coli were selected as an indicator of the microbial water contamination. Disk diffusion method was used to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of SiO2 and Au@SiO2 nanostructures. Photocatalytic activities of both nanostructures were examined in dark, and under the irradiation of UV and visible light. In all conditions, the performance of Au@SiO2 nanocomposites was higher than SiO2 nanoparticles. In dark condition the higher biocidal nature and activity of Au nanoparticles and for the case of UV radiation, decreasing the bandgap energy and recombination rate of SiO2 nanoparticles after composition with Au increased the efficiency. For the case of visible light radiation, surface plasmon resonances effects, and local heat of Au nanoparticles were responsible for increasing the efficiency. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Doping large bandgap semiconductors nanostructures, such as silica with metal nanoparticles, such as gold will improve their photocatalytic activity to work in visible light. In this mechanism, gold nanoparticles act as effective traps to prevent the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Other mechanisms, such as Schottky barrier formation, surface plasmon resonance absorption of gold nanoparticles, and biocidal nature of the gold nanoparticles are effective in increasing the efficiency of Au doped silica nanostructures.
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- Mahsa Alizadeh
- Laser Laboratory, Plasma Physics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Laboratory, Plasma Physics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Laboratory, Plasma Physics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Kim SY, Kim IY, Park SH, Hwangbo M, Hwangbo S. Novel ultrasonic technology for advanced oxidation processes of water treatment. RSC Adv 2024; 14:11939-11948. [PMID: 38623292 PMCID: PMC11017266 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01665c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Textile wastewater accounts for a significant proportion of industrial wastewater worldwide. In particular, dye wastewater accounts for a large proportion and consists of non-degradable dyes, which are substances resistant to biodegradation. Methylene blue is a representative example of such non-degradable dyes. It is not biologically degraded and exhibits toxicity. Various methods for their decomposition are currently being studied. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), which generate highly reactive hydroxyl radicals that oxidize and degrade pollutants, have been actively studied. Particularly, the photocatalytic degradation method using TiO2 nanoparticles is one of the most actively studied fields; however, there are still concerns regarding the toxicity of nanoparticles. Research is currently being conducted on AOPs using the cavitation phenomenon of ultrasonic waves. However, achieving high efficiency using existing ultrasonic equipment is difficult. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated a new water treatment technology through AOPs using a focused ultrasonic system with a cylindrical piezoelectric ceramic structure. After determining the optimal conditions for degradation, the degradation process was evaluated as a useful tool for mitigating the toxicity of methylene blue. We found that, under the optimal conditions of 100 W intensity at a frequency of 400 kHz, this system is a helpful instrument for degradation and a new water treatment technology suitable for removing ecotoxicity and genotoxicity.
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- So Yul Kim
- R&D Center, Focused Ultra-Sonic Tech. Lab. (FUST Lab) 1 Techno-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34015 Republic of Korea
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- Nano-safety Team, Safety Measurement Institute, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) 267 Gajeong-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34113 Republic of Korea
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- Genetic and Epigenetic Toxicology Research Group, Korea Institute of Toxicology 141 Gajeong-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34114 Republic of Korea
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- R&D Center, Focused Ultra-Sonic Tech. Lab. (FUST Lab) 1 Techno-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34015 Republic of Korea
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- R&D Center, Focused Ultra-Sonic Tech. Lab. (FUST Lab) 1 Techno-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34015 Republic of Korea
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Ahlawat K, Jangra R, Prakash R. Environmentally Friendly UV-C Excimer Light Source with Advanced Oxidation Process for Rapid Mineralization of Azo Dye in Wastewater. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:15615-15632. [PMID: 38585090 PMCID: PMC10993327 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Wastewater discharged from the textile industry contains approximately 15% unfixed dyes, predominantly 60-70% azo dyes. These unfixed dyes are a major environmental concern due to their persistence and potential toxicity. In this paper, an environmentally friendly mercury-free XeI* excilamp emitting 253 nm UV light is reported, and the same has been utilized for the degradation of azo dyes using the advanced oxidation process (AOP) with TiO2/H2O2. A new process is developed in which one electrode of excilamp is coated with TiO2 nanoparticles that improves the efficiency of the dye degradation. Additionally, the effects of varying TiO2 loading concentrations, XeI*-excimer light intensity, starting dye concentration, suspension pH, and H2O2 addition are examined. The outcomes of this study confirm 13 times faster degradation in XeI*-excimer/H2O2 than in XeI*-excimer/TiO2, attributed to an abundance of hydroxyl radicals generated by the modified XeI*-excimer/H2O2. Also, the degradation of RB5 in the modified XeI*-excimer/H2O2 is 2.3 times faster as compared to that of the bare electrode XeI*-excimer/H2O2. A more than 95% reduction in chemical oxygen demand has been achieved in 40 min in the case of XeI*-excimer/H2O2. In this study, a maximum energy yield of 5712 mg/kWh is reported. Furthermore, a high degree of degradation is found in the alkaline medium (pH 10). Because textile effluent is highly alkaline, this result is significant, and direct treatment of azo dyes is possible. The use of the developed source in industrial applications appears to be highly promising based on testing on a real wastewater matrix. The treated effluent has been utilized to study its reusability for agricultural purposes on the germination of radish seeds in soil, and ∼26% enhanced germination has been observed compared to dye wastewater.
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- Kiran Ahlawat
- Department
of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur, Jodhpur Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department
of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur, Jodhpur Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department
of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology
Jodhpur, Jodhpur Rajasthan 342037, India
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Lee K, Kim TH, Jo SH, Yu S. Adsorption effects of electron scavengers and inorganic ions on catalysts for catalytic oxidation of sulfamethoxazole in radiation treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141675. [PMID: 38484989 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141675] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate adsorption effects of electron scavengers (H2O2 and S2O82-) on oxidation performance for mineralization of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) in radiation treatment using catalysts (Al2O3, TiO2). Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2, 1 mM) as an electron scavenger showed weak adsorption onto catalysts (0.012 mmol g-1-Al2O3 and 0.004 mmol g-1-TiO2, respectively), leading to an increase in TOC removal efficiency of SMX within the absorbed dose of 30 kGy by 12.3% with Al2O3 and by 8.0% with TiO2. The weak adsorption of H2O2 onto the catalyst allowed it to act as an electron scavenger, promoting indirect decomposition reactions. However, high adsorption of S2O82- (1 mM) onto Al2O3 (0.266 mmol g-1-Al2O3) showed a decrease in TOC removal efficiency of SMX from 76.2% to 30.2% within the absorbed dose of 30 kGy. The high adsorption of S2O82- onto the catalyst inhibited direct decomposition reaction by reducing adsorption of SMX on catalysts. TOC removal efficiency for Al2O3 without electron scavengers in an acidic condition was higher than that in a neutral or alkaline condition. However, TOC removal efficiency for Al2O3 with S2O82- was higher in a neutral condition than in other pH conditions. This indicates that the pH of a solution plays a critical role in the catalytic oxidation performance by determining surface charges of catalysts and yield of reactive radicals produced from water radiolysis. In the radiocatalytic system, H2O2 enhances the oxidation performance of catalysts (Al2O3 and TiO2) over a wide pH range (3-11). Meanwhile, S2O82- is not suitable with Al2O3 in acidic conditions because of its strong adsorption onto Al2O3 in this study.
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- Kang Lee
- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do, 56212, Republic of Korea; Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do, 56212, Republic of Korea.
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Fayaz T, Rana SS, Goyal E, Ratha SK, Renuka N. Harnessing the potential of microalgae-based systems for mitigating pesticide pollution and its impact on their metabolism. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 357:120723. [PMID: 38565028 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120723] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Due to increased pesticide usage in agriculture, a significant concentration of pesticides is reported in the environment that can directly impact humans, aquatic flora, and fauna. Utilizing microalgae-based systems for pesticide removal is becoming more popular because of their environmentally friendly nature, ability to degrade pesticide molecules into simpler, nontoxic molecules, and cost-effectiveness of the technology. Thus, this review focused on the efficiency, mechanisms, and factors governing pesticide removal using microalgae-based systems and their effect on microalgal metabolism. A wide range of pesticides, like atrazine, cypermethrin, malathion, trichlorfon, thiacloprid, etc., can be effectively removed by different microalgal strains. Some species of Chlorella, Chlamydomonas, Scenedesmus, Nostoc, etc., are documented for >90% removal of different pesticides, mainly through the biodegradation mechanism. The antioxidant enzymes such as ascorbate peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase, as well as the complex structure of microalgae cell walls, are mainly involved in eliminating pesticides and are also crucial for the defense mechanism of microalgae against reactive oxygen species. However, higher pesticide concentrations may alter the biochemical composition and gene expression associated with microalgal growth and metabolism, which may vary depending on the type of strain, the pesticide type, and the concentration. The final section of this review discussed the challenges and prospects of how microalgae can become a successful tool to remediate pesticides.
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- Tufail Fayaz
- Algal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India
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- Algal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India
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- Algal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India
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- Algology Laboratory, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, 226001, India
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- Algal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India.
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Sun H, Yao J, Ma B, Knudsen TS, Yuan C. Siderite's green revolution: From tailings to an eco-friendly material for the green economy. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 914:169922. [PMID: 38199373 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Siderite, extensively mined as a natural iron mineral, is often discarded as tailings due to the low grade of the ore and due to the high cost of current sorting technologies. Yet, this mineral has demonstrated significant potential in several pivotal areas of the environmental remediation. Siderite not only possesses exceptional adsorption, catalytic, and microbial carrier capabilities but also offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for the environmental pollution management. This article consolidates research advancements and achievements over the past few decades concerning siderite's role in pollution control, delving deeply into its various remediation pathways. Initially, the paper contrasts the performance differences between natural and synthetic siderite, followed by a comprehensive overview of siderite's adsorption mechanisms for various inorganic pollutants. Furthermore, this paper analyzes the unique physicochemical attributes of siderite as both, a reductant and the catalyst, with a special emphasis on its use in the preparation of SCR catalysts and in the catalytic advanced oxidation processes for organic pollutants' degradation. This paper also enumerates and discusses the myriad advantages of siderite as a microbial carrier, thereby enhancing our understanding of biogeochemical cycles and pollutant transformations. In essence, this review systematically elucidates the mechanisms and intrinsic physicochemical properties of siderite in pollution control, paving the way for novel strategies to augment siderite's environmental remediation performance.
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- Haoxiang Sun
- School of Water Resources and Environment, Research Center of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, 100083 Beijing, China
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, Research Center of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, 100083 Beijing, China.
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, Research Center of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, 100083 Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11 000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, Research Center of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, 100083 Beijing, China
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Barka E, Nika MC, Galani A, Mamais D, Thomaidis NS, Malamis S, Noutsopoulos C. Evaluating an integrated nano zero-valent iron column system for emerging contaminants removal from different wastewater matrices - Identification of transformation products. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141425. [PMID: 38340995 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141425] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The presence of micropollutants in water bodies has become a growing concern due to their persistence, bioaccumulation and potential toxicological effects on aquatic life and humans. In this study, the performance of a column system consisting of zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI) incorporated into a cationic resin and synthesized from green tea extract with the addition of persulfate for the elimination of selected pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors from wastewater is evaluated. Ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac and ketoprofen were the target pharmaceuticals from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs group, while bisphenol A was the target endocrine disruptor. In this context, different real wastewater effluent matrices were investigated: anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR), upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor (UASB) after microfiltration, tertiary treated by conventional activated sludge system and saturated vertical constructed wetland followed by a sand filtration unit effluent (hybrid). The transformation products of diclofenac and bisphenol A were also identified. The experimental results indicated that the performance of the R-nFe/PS system towards the removal efficiency of the target compounds was enhanced in the order of effluents: tertiary > AnMBR ≈ hybrid > UASB. More than 70% removal was obtained for almost all target compounds when conventional tertiary effluent was used, while the maximum removal efficiency was about 50% in the case of filtered UASB. As far as we know, this is the first time that nZVI has been assessed in combination with persulfate for the removal of micropollutants in a continuous flow system receiving various types of real wastewater with different matrix characteristics.
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- Evridiki Barka
- Sanitary Engineering Laboratory, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780, Athens, Greece.
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- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784, Athens, Greece.
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- Sanitary Engineering Laboratory, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780, Athens, Greece.
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- Sanitary Engineering Laboratory, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780, Athens, Greece.
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- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784, Athens, Greece.
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- Sanitary Engineering Laboratory, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780, Athens, Greece.
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- Sanitary Engineering Laboratory, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780, Athens, Greece.
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Sikder S, Toha M, Anik AH, Sultan MB, Alam M, Parvin F, Tareq SM. A comprehensive review on the fate and impact of antibiotic residues in the environment and public health: A special focus on the developing countries. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2024; 96:e10987. [PMID: 38342763 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10987] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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The widespread application of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine has led to the pervasive presence of antibiotic residues in the environment, posing a potential hazard to public health. This comprehensive review aims to scrutinize the fate and impact of antibiotic residues, with a particular focus on the context of developing nations. The investigation delves into the diverse pathways facilitating the entry of antibiotics into the environment and meticulously examines their effects on human health. The review delineates the current state of antibiotic residues, evaluates their exposure in developing nations, and elucidates existing removal methodologies. Additionally, it probes into the factors contributing to the endurance and ecotoxicity of antibiotic residues, correlating these aspects with usage rates and associated mortalities in these nations. The study also investigates removal techniques for antibiotic residues, assessing their efficiency in environmental compartments. The concurrent emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, engendered by antibiotic residues, and their adverse ecological threats underscore the necessity for enhanced regulations, vigilant surveillance programs, and the adoption of sustainable alternatives. The review underlines the pivotal role of public education and awareness campaigns in promoting responsible antibiotic use. The synthesis concludes with strategic recommendations, strengthening the imperative for further research encompassing comprehensive monitoring, ecotoxicological effects, alternative strategies, socio-economic considerations, and international collaborations, all aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects of antibiotic residues on human health and the environment. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Antibiotic residues are widely distributed in different environmental compartments. Developing countries use more antibiotics than developed countries. Human and veterinary wastes are one of the most responsible sources of antibiotic pollution. Antibiotics interact with biological systems and trigger pharmacological reactions at low doses. Antibiotics can be removed using modern biological, chemical, and physical-chemical techniques.
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- Sadia Sikder
- Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Bangladesh
- Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Daffodil International University, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Bangladesh
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Hydrobiogeochemistry and Pollution Control Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Bangladesh
- Hydrobiogeochemistry and Pollution Control Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Ma Y, Ma Y, Wan J, Wang Y, Ye G, Zhang Z, Lin Y. Comparative study of Fe 2+/H 2O 2 and Fe 2+/persulfate systems on the pre-treatment process of real pharmaceutical wastewater. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2024; 89:811-822. [PMID: 38358504 PMCID: wst_2024_016 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2024.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Advanced oxidation technologies based on hydroxyl radical (•OH) and sulfate radical (SO4-•) are two common types of advanced oxidation technologies, but there are not many reports on the application of advanced oxidation methods in actual wastewater pretreatment. This article compares the pre-treatment performance of Fe2+/H2O2 and Fe2+/Persulfate systems in actual pharmaceutical wastewater, and combines EEM, GC-MS, and toxicity testing results to explore the differences in TOC, COD, and NH3-N removal rates, optimal catalyst dosage, applicable pH range, toxicity of effluent after reaction, and pollutant structure between the two systems. The results indicate that the Fe2+/H2O2 system has a higher pollutant removal rate (TOC: 71.9%, COD: 66.9%, NH3-N: 34.1%), but also requires a higher catalyst (Fe2+) concentration (6.0 g/L), and its effluent exhibits characteristic peaks of aromatic proteins. The Fe2+/Persulfate system has a wider pH range (pH ≈ 3-7) and is more advantageous in treating wastewater containing more cyclic organic compounds, but the effluent contains some sulfur-containing compounds. In addition, toxicity tests have shown that the toxicity reduction effect of the Fe2+/Persulfate system is stronger than that of the Fe2+/H2O2 system.
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- Yang Ma
- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China E-mail:
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Voigt M, Dluziak JM, Wellen N, Langerbein V, Jaeger M. Comparison of photoinduced and electrochemically induced degradation of venlafaxine. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:13442-13454. [PMID: 38252206 PMCID: PMC10881652 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32018-5] [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: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The European Union requires environmental monitoring of the antidepressant drug venlafaxine. Advanced oxidation processes provide a remedy against the spread of micropollutants. In this study, the photoinduced and electrochemical decompositions of venlafaxine were investigated in terms of mechanism and efficacy using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution multifragmentation mass spectrometry. Kinetic analysis, structure elucidation, matrix variation, and radical scavenging indicated the dominance of a hydroxyl-mediated indirect mechanism during photodegradation and hydroxyl and direct electrochemical oxidation for electrochemical degradation. Oxidants, sulfate, and chloride ions acted as accelerants, which reduced venlafaxine half-lives from 62 to 25 min. Humic acid decelerated degradation during ultra-violet irradiation up to 50%, but accelerated during electrochemical oxidation up to 56%. In silico quantitative structure activity relationship analysis predicted decreased environmental hazard after advanced oxidation process treatment. In general, photoirradiation proved more efficient due to faster decomposition and slightly less toxic transformation products. Yet, matrix effects would have to be carefully evaluated when potential applications as a fourth purification stage were to be considered.
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- Melanie Voigt
- Department of Chemistry and ILOC, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Frankenring 20, D-47798, Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and ILOC, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Frankenring 20, D-47798, Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and ILOC, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Frankenring 20, D-47798, Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and ILOC, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Frankenring 20, D-47798, Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and ILOC, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Frankenring 20, D-47798, Krefeld, Germany.
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Sadr MK, Cheraghi M, Lorestani B, Sobhanardakani S, Golkarian H. Removal of fluorouracil from aqueous environment using magnetite graphene oxide modified with γ-cyclodextrin. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:116. [PMID: 38183503 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-12271-w] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Fluorouracil (FU) is a widely utilized antineoplastic medication in the pharmaceutical industry for combating gastrointestinal cancers. However, its presence in wastewater originating from pharmaceutical facilities and hospital effluents has a potential effect on DNA, and cannot be efficiently eliminated through conventional treatment methods. Consequently, the adoption of advanced technologies becomes crucial for effectively treating such wastewater. Accordingly, this study investigated the efficiency of magnetite graphene oxide nanocomposite functionalized with γ-cyclodextrin for removing fluorouracil from aqueous solutions. The magnetite graphene oxide nanocomposite functionalized with γ-cyclodextrin was synthesized via the hydrothermal method. Next, the effect of pH, temperature, adsorbent content, and contact time on the fluorouracil removal efficiency was explored. Ultimately, the experimental data were matched against Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin isotherms and Kinetic models. Accordingly, the efficiency of the absorbent used was dependent on the pH, contact time, temperature, and initial concentration of the adsorbent. The results indicated that the maximum removal efficiency for fluorouracil was achieved within the contact time of 45 min and adsorbent content of 0.020 g. In addition, the optimal pH for removing the medicine was 7. The conditions of the adsorption process followed Langmuir isotherm with correlation coefficients of 0.992 and a quasi-second kinetic model with a correlation coefficient of 0.999, with the maximum adsorption capacity of the adsorbent synthesized for the evaluated medicine estimated as 190.9 mg/g. The results showed that the magnetite graphene oxide nanocomposite functionalized with γ-cyclodextrin could be used as an effective and available adsorbent for removing fluorouracil from pharmaceutical wastewater.
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- Maryam Kiani Sadr
- Department of the Environment, College of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, Iran.
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- Department of the Environment, College of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of the Environment, College of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of the Environment, College of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Kumar V, Pallavi P, Sen SK, Raut S. Harnessing the potential of white rot fungi and ligninolytic enzymes for efficient textile dye degradation: A comprehensive review. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2024; 96:e10959. [PMID: 38204323 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The contamination of wastewater with textile dyes has emerged as a pressing environmental concern due to its persistent nature and harmful effects on ecosystems. Conventional dye treatment methods have proven inadequate in effectively breaking down complex dye molecules. However, a promising alternative for textile dye degradation lies in the utilization of white rot fungi, renowned for their remarkable lignin-degrading capabilities. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of white rot fungi in degrading textile dyes, with a particular focus on their ligninolytic enzymes, specifically examining the roles of lignin peroxidase (LiP), manganese peroxidase (MnP), and laccase in the degradation of lignin and their applications in textile dye degradation. The primary objective of this paper is to elucidate the enzymatic mechanisms involved in dye degradation, with a spotlight on recent research advancements in this field. Additionally, the review explores factors influencing enzyme production, including culture conditions and genetic engineering approaches. The challenges associated with implementing white rot fungi and their ligninolytic enzymes in textile dye degradation processes are also thoroughly examined. Textile dye contamination poses a significant environmental threat due to its resistance to conventional treatment methods. White rot fungi, known for their ligninolytic capabilities, offer an innovative approach to address this issue. The review delves into the intricate mechanisms through which white rot fungi and their enzymes, including LiP, MnP, and laccase, break down complex dye molecules. These enzymes play a pivotal role in lignin degradation, a process that can be adapted for textile dye removal. The review also emphasizes recent developments in this field, shedding light on the latest findings and innovations. It discusses how culture conditions and genetic engineering techniques can influence the production of these crucial enzymes, potentially enhancing their efficiency in textile dye degradation. This highlights the potential for tailored enzyme production to address specific dye contaminants effectively. The paper also confronts the challenges associated with integrating white rot fungi and their ligninolytic enzymes into practical textile dye degradation processes. These challenges encompass issues like scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory hurdles. By acknowledging these obstacles, the review aims to pave the way for practical and sustainable applications of white rot fungi in wastewater treatment. In conclusion, this comprehensive review offers valuable insights into how white rot fungi and their ligninolytic enzymes can provide a sustainable solution to the urgent problem of textile dye-contaminated wastewater. It underscores the enzymatic mechanisms at play, recent research breakthroughs, and the potential of genetic engineering to optimize enzyme production. By addressing the challenges of implementation, this review contributes to the ongoing efforts to mitigate the environmental impact of textile dye pollution. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Ligninolytic enzymes from white rot fungi, like LiP, MnP, and laccase, are crucial for degrading textile dyes. Different dyes and enzymatic mechanisms is vital for effective wastewater treatment. Combine white rot fungi-based strategies with mediator systems, co-culturing, or sequential treatment approaches to enhance overall degradation efficiency. Emphasize the broader environmental impact of textile dye pollution and position white rot fungi as a promising avenue for contributing to mitigation efforts. This aligns with the overarching goal of sustainable wastewater treatment practices and environmental conservation. Consider scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance to pave the way for sustainable applications that can effectively mitigate the environmental impact of textile dye pollution.
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- Vikas Kumar
- Centre for Biotechnology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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Tu JW, Li Y, Chen L, Miao W. Iron-loading N and S heteroatom doped porous carbon derived from chitosan and CdS-Tetrahymena thermophila for peroxymonosulfate activation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127347. [PMID: 37820898 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127347] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Transforming waste into resources is an important strategy to enhance the economic efficiency and reduce the waste entering the environment. In this work, iron-loading N and S co-doped porous carbon materials, as peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activator for pollutants degradation, were prepared by pyrolysis of the mixture of iron loading chitosan and CdS-Tetrahymena thermophila under N2 flow. Chitosan is mainly derived from the shell waste of shrimp and crab, and CdS-Tetrahymena thermophila is produced in the removing process of Cd2+ pollution bioremediation using Tetrahymena thermophila. The synergistic effects of iron related species and heteroatoms (S/N) co-doped porous carbon in the obtained carbon materials improved the performance for activating PMS. The prepared Fe-S-CS-1-900 exhibited high performance for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) by activating PMS. Radical quenching tests and electron paramagnetic resonance measurements suggested that superoxide radical (O2-) and singlet oxygen (1O2) were the primary reactive oxygen species in RhB degradation. These results propose new insights of using biomass waste to derive Fe-loading N and S heteroatom co-doping carbon as PMS activator applied in the removal of organic pollutants.
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- Jia-Wei Tu
- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, PR China.
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Mukherjee J, Lodh BK, Sharma R, Mahata N, Shah MP, Mandal S, Ghanta S, Bhunia B. Advanced oxidation process for the treatment of industrial wastewater: A review on strategies, mechanisms, bottlenecks and prospects. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 345:140473. [PMID: 37866496 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140473] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Due to its complex and, often, highly contaminated nature, treating industrial wastewater poses a significant environmental problem. Many of the persistent pollutants found in industrial effluents cannot be effectively removed by conventional treatment procedures. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) have emerged as a promising solution, offering versatile and effective means of pollutant removal and mineralization. This comprehensive review explores the application of various AOP strategies in industrial wastewater treatment, focusing on their mechanisms and effectiveness. Ozonation (O3): Ozonation, leveraging ozone (O3), represents a well-established AOP for industrial waste water treatment. Ozone's formidable oxidative potential enables the breakdown of a broad spectrum of organic and inorganic contaminants. This paper provides an in-depth examination of ozone reactions, practical applications, and considerations involved in implementing ozonation. UV/Hydrogen Peroxide (UV/H2O2): The combination of ultraviolet (UV) light and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has gained prominence as an AOP due to its ability to generate hydroxyl radicals (ȮH), highly efficient in pollutant degradation. The review explores factors influencing the efficiency of UV/H2O2 processes, including H2O2 dosage and UV radiation intensity. Fenton and Photo-Fenton Processes: Fenton's reagent and Photo-Fenton processes employ iron ions and hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals for pollutant oxidation. The paper delves into the mechanisms, catalyst selection, and the role of photoactivation in enhancing degradation rates within the context of industrial wastewater treatment. Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Processes (EAOPs): EAOPs encompass a range of techniques, such as electro-Fenton and anodic oxidation, which employ electrode reactions to produce ȮH radicals. This review explores the electrochemical principles, electrode materials, and operational parameters critical for optimizing EAOPs in industrial wastewater treatment. TiO2 Photocatalysis (UV/TiO2): Titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalysis, driven by UV light, is examined for its potential in industrial wastewater treatment. The review investigates TiO2 catalyst properties, reaction mechanisms, and the influence of parameters like catalyst loading and UV intensity on pollutant removal. Sonolysis (Ultrasonic Irradiation): High-frequency ultrasound-induced sonolysis represents a unique AOP, generating ȮH radicals during the formation and collapse of cavitation bubbles. This paper delves into the physics of cavitation, sonolytic reactions, and optimization strategies for industrial wastewater treatment. This review offers a critical assessment of the applicability, advantages, and limitations of these AOP strategies in addressing the diverse challenges posed by industrial wastewater. It emphasizes the importance of selecting AOPs tailored to the specific characteristics of industrial effluents and outlines potential directions for future research and practical implementation. The integrated use of these AOPs, when appropriately adapted, holds the potential to achieve sustainable and efficient treatment of industrial wastewater, contributing significantly to environmental preservation and regulatory compliance.
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- Jayanti Mukherjee
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, CMR College of Pharmacy, Affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, 501401, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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- Bioproducts Processing Research Laboratory (BPRL), Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Durgapur, 713209, India.
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- Industrial Wastewater Research Lab, Division of Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Enviro Technology Limited, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, 673 601, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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- Bioproducts Processing Research Laboratory (BPRL), Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, 799046, India.
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Zheng J, Zhang P, Li X, Ge L, Niu J. Insight into typical photo-assisted AOPs for the degradation of antibiotic micropollutants: Mechanisms and research gaps. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 343:140211. [PMID: 37739134 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Due to the incomplete elimination by traditional wastewater treatment, antibiotics are becoming emerging contaminants, which are proved to be ubiquitous and promote bacterial resistance in the aquatic systems. Antibiotic pollution has raised particular concerns, calling for improved methods to clean wastewater and water. Photo-assisted advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have attracted increasing attention because of the fast reaction rate, high oxidation capacity and low selectivity to remove antibiotics from wastewater. On the basis of latest literature, we found some new breakthroughs in the degradation mechanisms of antibiotic micropollutants with respect to the AOPs. Therefore, this paper summarizes and highlights the degradation kinetics, pathways and mechanisms of antibiotics degraded by the photo-assisted AOPs, including the UV/O3 process, photo-Fenton technology, and photocatalysis. In the processes, functional groups are attacked by hydroxyl radicals, and major structures are destroyed subsequently, which depends on the classes of antibiotics. Meanwhile, their basic principles, current applications and influencing factors are briefly discussed. The main challenges, prospects, and recommendations for the improvement of photo-assisted AOPs are proposed to better remove antibiotics from wastewater.
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- Jinshuai Zheng
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, PR China; Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, United Kingdom.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China.
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Meky AI, Hassaan MA, Fetouh HA, Ismail AM, El Nemr A. Cube-shaped Cobalt-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles with increased visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity achieved by green co-precipitation synthesis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19329. [PMID: 37935868 PMCID: PMC10630306 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46464-7] [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: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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From the perspective of environmental protection, the highly efficient degradation of antibiotics and organic dyes in wastewater needs to be tackled as soon as possible. In this study, an ecofriendly and green cube-shaped cobalt-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Co-ZnO NPs) photocatalyst using Pterocladia Capillacea (P. Capillacea) water extract loaded with 5, 10, and 15% cobalt ions were formed via co-precipitation process to degrade antibiotics. The prepared Co-ZnO NPs were tested as a photocatalyst for the photodegradation of ciprofloxacin (CIPF) in the presence of a visible LED-light source. Co-ZnO NPs have been obtained through the co-precipitation method in the presence of P. Capillacea extract as a green capping agent and reducing agent, for the first time. Several characterization techniques including FTIR, XRD, BET, XPS, TEM, EDX, SEM, TGA and DRS UV-Vis spectroscopy were applied to study the prepared Co-ZnO NPs. XRD results suggested that the average size of these NPs ranged between 42.82 and 46.02 nm with a hexagonal wurtzite structure. Tauc plot shows that the optical energy bandgap of ZnO NPs (3.19 eV) gradually decreases to 2.92 eV by Co doping. Examinations showed that 5% Co-ZnO NPs was the highest efficient catalyst for the CIPF photodegradation when compared with ZnO NPs and other 10 and 15% Co-ZnO NPs. A 10 mg/L solution of CIPF was photo-degraded (100%) within the first 15 min irradiation. The kinetics showed that the first-order model is suitable for displaying the rate of reaction and amount of CIPF elimination with R2 = 0.952. Moreover, central composite design optimization of the 5% Co-doped ZnO NPs was also investigated.
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- Asmaa I Meky
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Environment Division, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Kayet Bey, Elanfoushy, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Environment Division, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Kayet Bey, Elanfoushy, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Mosur Nagarajan A, Subramanian A, Prasad Gobinathan K, Mohanakrishna G, Sivagami K. Electrochemical-based approaches for the treatment of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 344:118385. [PMID: 37392690 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118385] [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: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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In recent times, emerging contaminants (ECs) like pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in water and wastewater have become a major concern in the environment. Electrochemical treatment technologies proved to be more efficient to degrade or remove PPCPs present in the wastewater. Electrochemical treatment technologies have been the subject of intense research for the past few years. Attention has been given to electro-oxidation and electro-coagulation by industries and researchers, indicating their potential to remediate PPCPs and mineralization of organic and inorganic contaminants present in wastewater. However, difficulties arise in the successful operation of scaled-up systems. Hence, researchers have identified the need to integrate electrochemical technology with other treatment technologies, particularly advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). Integration of technologies addresses the limitation of indiviual technologies. The major drawbacks like formation of undesired or toxic intermediates, s, energy expenses, and process efficacy influenced by the type of wastewater etc., can be reduced in the combined processes. The review discusses the integration of electrochemical technology with various AOPs, like photo-Fenton, ozonation, UV/H2O2, O3/UV/H2O2, etc., as an efficient way to generate powerful radicals and augment the degradation of organic and inorganic pollutants. The processes are targeted for PPCPs such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, polyparaben and carbamezapine. The discussion concerns itself with the various advantages/disadvantages, reaction mechanisms, factors involved, and cost estimation of the individual and integrated technologies. The synergistic effect of the integrated technology is discussed in detail and remarks concerning the prospects subject to the investigation are also stated.
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- Aditya Mosur Nagarajan
- Industrial Ecology Research Group, School of Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Industrial Ecology Research Group, School of Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; School of Process Engineering, Technische Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Industrial Ecology Research Group, School of Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India; School of Process Engineering, Technische Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubli, India.
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- Industrial Ecology Research Group, School of Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
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da Silva ES, Starling MCVM, Amorim CC. LED-irradiated photo-Fenton process on pollutant removal: outcomes, trends, and limitations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-29941-4. [PMID: 37831245 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29941-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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This manuscript critically reviews the state of the art on the application of photo-Fenton processes irradiated by light-emitting diode arrays (LED) with a focus on the removal of contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) from aqueous matrices. LEDs are clean, low-cost radiation sources with longer lifespan compared to mercury lamps. This study covers the influence of LED sources, wavelengths, and dose upon CEC removal, and the potential for disinfection, abatement of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB), and genes (ARG). The bibliographic search was performed in Scopus database using keyword combinations and resulted in a portfolio containing 52 relevant articles published between 2010-2023. According to reviewed papers, LED photoreactor design has evolved in the past decade aiming to improve CEC degradation in aqueous matrices while reducing construction and operation costs, and energy consumption. Among several reactors (annular, fluidized bed, parallel plate, wireless, pathway systems, and microreactor) surveyed for their performance and scalability, LED chips and strips are particularly suitable for application due to their wide emission angle (≈120°) and small size (mm2), which allow for, respectively, efficient illumination coverage and flexible arrangement and design. LED microreactors are very efficient in the degradation of contaminants and scalable with reduced area requirements. Although most studies were performed in synthetic solutions and at laboratory scale, the externally LED irradiated cylindrical reactor was successful for application in full-scale municipal water treatment plants. Future studies should focus on evaluating CEC removal in wastewater using scalable devices for continuous operation of solar photo-Fenton at night.
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- Eloísa Stéphanie da Silva
- Research Group On Environmental Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes (GruPOA), Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Research Group On Environmental Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes (GruPOA), Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Research Group On Environmental Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes (GruPOA), Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil.
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Ali I, Barros de Souza A, Cabooter D, De Laet S, Van Eyck K, Dewil R. Treatment of antimicrobial azole compounds via photolysis, electrochemical and photoelectrochemical oxidation: Degradation kinetics and transformation products. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 334:122220. [PMID: 37467915 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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The degradation kinetics and transformation products of pharmaceutical azole drugs from Watch List 2020/1161 (fluconazole, FCZ; miconazole, MCZ; clotrimazole, CTZ; and sulfamethoxazole, SMX) are examined individually and as a mixture in Milli-Q water and simulated wastewater (SWW) upon treatment with three different advanced oxidation processes: (i) photolysis (UV), (ii) electrochemical (eAOP), and (iii) photoelectrochemical (eAOP/UV). For individual pollutant degradation, UV was found to be significantly more effective for SMX and CTZ compared to MCZ and FCZ. Whereas when treating the azole drugs mixture, eAOP/UV was determined to be the most effective treatment method. The degradation efficiency was higher in Milli-Q than in SWW because the treatment efficiency depended on the matrix compositions. The degradation products formed under different processes were identified, and the routes of transformation were proposed. The results of this study can assist in the selection of the most suitable treatment technology depending upon the pollutant or matrix.
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- Izba Ali
- InOpSys - Mobiele Waterzuivering voor Chemie en Farma, Maanstraat 9b, 2800, Mechelen, Belgium; KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Lab, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- InOpSys - Mobiele Waterzuivering voor Chemie en Farma, Maanstraat 9b, 2800, Mechelen, Belgium
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- InOpSys - Mobiele Waterzuivering voor Chemie en Farma, Maanstraat 9b, 2800, Mechelen, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Lab, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium; University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, United Kingdom.
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Belete B, Desye B, Ambelu A, Yenew C. Micropollutant Removal Efficiency of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Systematic Review. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS 2023; 17:11786302231195158. [PMID: 37692976 PMCID: PMC10492480 DOI: 10.1177/11786302231195158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Introduction Various review papers have been published regarding the occurrence and fate of micropollutants (MPs). MPs in the aquatic environment are still not well reviewed to generate comprehensive summaries with a special focus on their removal from wastewater using conventional and advanced treatment processes. Therefore, this review aimed to provide a synopsis of the efficiency of the advanced wastewater treatment plants in the removal of MPs. Materials and methods A systematic search of published literature was conducted on the National Library of Medicine (NLM) database, Web of Science, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) database, Scopus, and Google Scholar, based on studies with evidence of removal of MPs in the wastewater treatment process. Screening of the published articles was made using pre-specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results Amongst the 1545 studies searched, 21 full-length articles were analyzed that showed 7 treatment options related to the removal of MPs from wastewater. MPs from wastewater effluents were successfully and effectively removed by advanced treatment techniques. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), membrane processes, and adsorption processes have all been shown to be potential solutions for the removal of MPs in advanced treatment plants (WWTPs). But, there are 2 critical issues associated with the application of the advanced treatment options which are high operational cost and the formation of dangerous by-products and concentrated residues. Conclusion This study identified that the removal of MPs using WWTPs was commonly incomplete with varying removal efficiency. Therefore, the adaptation and scale-up of the cost-effective and efficient combined wastewater treatment technology are vital to creating an absolute barrier to MPs emissions.
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- Biniam Belete
- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Arsi University, Asella, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Division of Water and Health, Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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Zheng K, Xiao L. Magnetic porous carbon materials derived from metal-organic framework in-situ growth on natural cellulose of wood for sulfadiazine degradation: Role of delignification and mechanisms. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 248:125902. [PMID: 37487997 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Magnetic porous carbon materials as peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activators for sulfadiazine degradation were derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) grown in-situ on the cellulose of wood through the one-step pyrolysis method. The cellulose was obtained by treating wood powder with sodium chlorite to remove lignin, and Fe-MOFs (MIL-101(Fe)) nanoparticles were in-situ grown on the cellulose through hydrothermal reaction. The delignification of wood effectively enhanced the in-situ growth of MIL-101(Fe) on the wood tracheid skeleton, increased the specific surface area of magnetic porous carbon material (Fe@PC-50) after pyrolysis, and improved the performance of Fe@PC-50 as a PMS activator for the degradation of sulfadiazine. With the presence of 0.04 g L-1 Fe@PC-50 and 0.12 g L-1 PMS, the degradation percentage of sulfadiazine (20 mg L-1) could reach 100 % within 15 min, indicating excellent catalytic activity. Quenching tests and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) indicated that both free and non-free radicals played important roles in PMS activation. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) suggested that Fe0 and Fe3C were the possible important active sites for sulfadiazine degradation. This work offered an effective method to synthesize PMS activators from biomass/MOF materials for water treatment.
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- Kewang Zheng
- School of Resource and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory for Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology of Hubei Province, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Science, Key Laboratory for Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology of Hubei Province, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China.
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Suwannaruang T, Pratyanuwat A, Sinthujariwat P, Wantala K, Chirawatkul P, Junlek N, Nijpanich S, Shahmoradi B, Shivaraju HP. Dynamically driven perovskite La-Fe-modified SrTiO 3 nanocubes and their improved photoresponsive activity under visible light: influence of alkaline environment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:90298-90317. [PMID: 36357757 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23977-8] [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: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Visible-light active La-Fe-SrTiO3 (La0.01Sr0.99Fe0.01Ti0.99O3) photocatalysts were synthesized via a dynamic hydrothermal route under different NaOH concentrations (2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 M). The results showed that altering NaOH concentrations changed the physicochemical characteristics of the materials. Namely, the decrease in particle size was observed when the NaOH levels were increased. The specific surface area of the photocatalysts changed with an increased concentration of NaOH, and the maximum value was 17.10 m2/g in 5 M of NaOH. The crystal structure of all prepared samples remained unaffected when altered the NaOH concentration or when incorporated La and Fe in the lattice of SrTiO3. Namely, all samples synthesized under various NaOH concentrations crystallized and maintained in the standard cubic perovskite structure of SrTiO3. The increased NaOH concentration slightly altered the absorption wavelength towards a longer wavelength region. The La atom, replacing some Sr2+ in the structure of modified SrTiO3, was confirmed to be in the La3+ valence state. Simultaneously, Fe atoms demonstrating oxidation states of Fe3+ can also be incorporated into the SrTiO3 network. The photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin antibiotic revealed that the highest performance was approximately 75% within 9 h over the La0.01Sr0.99Fe0.01Ti0.99O3 sample prepared at 5 M of NaOH via the dynamic hydrothermal process. Meanwhile, this photocatalyst also displayed greater activity than the pristine SrTiO3, the single-doped samples (SrFe0.01Ti0.99O3 and La0.01Sr0.99TiO3), and the La0.01Sr0.99Fe0.01Ti0.99O3 sample prepared through a static hydrothermal technique under the same synthesis condition.
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- Totsaporn Suwannaruang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
- Research Center for Environmental and Hazardous Substance Management (EHSM), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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Nkoh JN, Oderinde O, Etafo NO, Kifle GA, Okeke ES, Ejeromedoghene O, Mgbechidinma CL, Oke EA, Raheem SA, Bakare OC, Ogunlaja OO, Sindiku O, Oladeji OS. Recent perspective of antibiotics remediation: A review of the principles, mechanisms, and chemistry controlling remediation from aqueous media. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 881:163469. [PMID: 37061067 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Antibiotic pollution is an ever-growing concern that affects the growth of plants and the well-being of animals and humans. Research on antibiotics remediation from aqueous media has grown over the years and previous reviews have highlighted recent advances in antibiotics remediation technologies, perspectives on antibiotics ecotoxicity, and the development of antibiotic-resistant genes. Nevertheless, the relationship between antibiotics solution chemistry, remediation technology, and the interactions between antibiotics and adsorbents at the molecular level is still elusive. Thus, this review summarizes recent literature on antibiotics remediation from aqueous media and the adsorption perspective. The review discusses the principles, mechanisms, and solution chemistry of antibiotics and how they affect remediation and the type of adsorbents used for antibiotic adsorption processes. The literature analysis revealed that: (i) Although antibiotics extraction and detection techniques have evolved from single-substrate-oriented to multi-substrates-oriented detection technologies, antibiotics pollution remains a great danger to the environment due to its trace level; (ii) Some of the most effective antibiotic remediation technologies are still at the laboratory scale. Thus, upscaling these technologies to field level will require funding, which brings in more constraints and doubts patterning to whether the technology will achieve the same performance as in the laboratory; and (iii) Adsorption technologies remain the most affordable for antibiotic remediation. However, the recent trends show more focus on developing high-end adsorbents which are expensive and sometimes less efficient compared to existing adsorbents. Thus, more research needs to focus on developing cheaper and less complex adsorbents from readily available raw materials. This review will be beneficial to stakeholders, researchers, and public health professionals for the efficient management of antibiotics for a refined decision.
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- Jackson Nkoh Nkoh
- Department of Chemistry, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon; State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 821, Nanjing, China; Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, P.O. Box 25305000100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Programa de Posgrado en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Ing. J. Cárdenas Valdez S/N Republica, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, P.O. Box 25305000100, Nairobi, Kenya; Institute of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China; Department of Chemistry, Mai Nefhi College of Science, National Higher Education and Research Institute, Asmara 12676, Eritrea
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- Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, P.O. Box 25305000100, Nairobi, Kenya; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science & Natural Science Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria; Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 211189, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Centre for Cell and Development Biology and State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China; Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 200243, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat 395007, India
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- Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
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Pirsaheb M, Nouri M, Hossini H. Advanced oxidation processes for the removal of phthalate esters (PAEs) in aqueous matrices: a review. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2023; 38:265-279. [PMID: 35390247 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2022-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Over the past few decades, phthalate esters (PAEs) used as additives to improve the persistence and flexibility of polymeric materials. They are also used in cosmetics, insect repellents, and propellants, and their continuous input into drinking waters has constituted a serious risk to human health and the environment. DBPs are compounds classified as hazardous substances and have teratogenic properties. Due to the high bioaccumulation of DBP, they have toxic properties in different organisms, making it very important to remove PAEs before discharging them into environments. In this study a systematic review was designed to evaluate Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) studies which have successfully treated contaminated water with PAEs. Among AOPs, particularly photocatalytic, UV/H2O2 photolysis, sonolysis, and ozone-based processes were more tried to degrade PAEs in aqueous solutions. Additionally, a more detail of each AOPs was explained. Findings showed that all advanced oxidation processes, especially combined AOPs have good results in the degradation of PAEs in water.
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- Meghdad Pirsaheb
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Students Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Meng Z, Wang L, Mo R, Zheng K, Li W, Lu Y, Qin C. Nitrogen doped magnetic porous carbon derived from starch of oatmeal for efficient activation peroxymonosulfate to degradation sulfadiazine. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125579. [PMID: 37379945 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125579] [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: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Nitrogen doped magnetic porous carbon catalyst based on starch of oatmeal was obtained by mixing and pyrolysis process, and its catalytic activity of peroxymonosulfate activation for sulfadiazine degradation was evaluated. When ratio of oatmeal/urea/iron was 1: 2: 0.1, CN@Fe-10 had the best catalytic activity to degrade sulfadiazine. Around 97.8 % removal of 20 mg L-1 sulfadiazine was achieved under incorporating of 0.05 g L-1 catalyst and 0.20 g L-1 peroxymonosulfate. Good adaptability, stability and universality of CN@Fe-10 were verified under different conditions. Electron paramagnetic resonance and radical quenching test suggested that surface-bound reactive oxides species and singlet oxygen were the main reactive oxides species in this reaction. Electrochemical analysis indicated that CN@Fe-10 had a good electrical conductivity and electron transferred did occur among CN@Fe-10 surface, peroxymonosulfate and sulfadiazine. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy suggested that Fe0, Fe3C, pyridine nitrogen and graphite nitrogen were the potential active sites for peroxymonosulfate activation. Therefore, the work provided a practical approach for recycling biomass.
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- Zhifei Meng
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, China; Key Laboratory for Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology of Hubei Province, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, China.
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- Hubei Yunlai Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., Xiaogan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, China; Key Laboratory for Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology of Hubei Province, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Lou J, An J, Wang X, Yang X, Lu G, Wang L, Zhao Z. Enhanced degradation of oxytetracycline in aqueous solution by DBD plasma-coupled vacuum ultraviolet/ultraviolet (VUV/UVC) system. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139021. [PMID: 37247680 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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A systematic investigation of coupling dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma and different ultraviolet bands (UVA, UVB, UVC, and VUV) was constructed for antibiotic-contaminant wastewater treatment. Compared with DBD, UV, or other combined DBD/UV systems, the DBD/VUV/UVC system exhibited excellent degradation and mineralization efficiencies for oxytetracycline (OTC), achieving 93.2% removal rate (reaction rate constant 1.05 min-1) and higher decarbonization efficiency (mineralization rate 0.47 mg C min-1) within 2.5 min treatment. The radical quenching tests revealed that HO⋅, [Formula: see text] , and 1O2 were all involved in the decomposition of OTC in the DBD/VUV/UVC system, among which [Formula: see text] played a dominant role. Possible degradation pathways of OTC in the DBD/VUV/UVC process were proposed using density functional theory and detected intermediates. Four indexes were used to assess the toxicity of OTC and its degraded intermediates. The inorganic anions and HA slightly reduced the degradation efficiency of the DBD/VUV/UVC system. This research provides new ideas to broaden the application of plasma and alleviate the water environment crisis.
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- Jing Lou
- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China.
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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Daramola IO, Ojemaye MO, Okoh AI, Okoh OO. Occurrence of herbicides in the aquatic environment and their removal using advanced oxidation processes: a critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:1231-1260. [PMID: 35798909 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-022-01326-5] [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: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Herbicides are chemicals used globally to kill unwanted plants so as to obtain high agricultural yields and good agricultural products. Herbicides are sometimes transported from the farmlands into water bodies mainly through runoffs. These chemicals are recalcitrant, and their accumulation is hazardous to abiotic and biotic components of the ecosystem. At present, the best alternative technology for elimination of herbicides in water is the usage of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). The AOPs, which are performed homogeneously or heterogeneously, are capable of breaking down complex pollutants in water into carbon dioxide and mineral compounds. In these processes, ·OH is produced and used for degradation process. It is recommended that the total organic carbon (TOC) produced during degradation reaction be monitored because the ‧OH produced or generated can react to form intermediates before complete mineralisation is achieved. Different kinds of AOPs for degradation of herbicides have their specific advantages as well as limitations. This report shows that AOPs are excellent techniques for degradation of herbicides in aqueous solutions, and the mechanisms showed that herbicides were mineralised. The amount and type of photocatalysts, pH of the medium, surface characteristics of the photocatalysts, doping of the photocatalysts, temperature of the medium, concentration of herbicides, presence of competing ions, intensity and irradiation period, and type of oxidants have great influence on the degradation of herbicides in water. Overall, this report showed that most AOPs could not completely degrade herbicides in water and complete degradation can be achieved by developing novel and robust AOPs that will completely mineralise herbicides in water-this will pave way for water and environmental safety.
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- Ifeoluwa O Daramola
- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice, 5700, South Africa.
- SAMRC Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Centre, University of Fort Hare, Alice, 5700, South Africa.
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice, 5700, South Africa
- SAMRC Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Centre, University of Fort Hare, Alice, 5700, South Africa
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice, 5700, South Africa
- SAMRC Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Centre, University of Fort Hare, Alice, 5700, South Africa
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Jorge N, Teixeira AR, Lucas MS, Peres JA. Enhancement of EDDS-photo-Fenton process with plant-based coagulants for winery wastewater management. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 229:116021. [PMID: 37121349 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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To achieve an efficient remediation of a winery wastewater (WW), it was studied a physical-chemical process (coagulation-flocculation-decantation - CFD) involving plant-based coagulants (PBC) with advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), aiming to achieve the Portuguese legal limits. Initially, one invasive (Acacia dealbata) and three native species (Quercus ilex, Platanus x acerifólia and Tanacetum vulgare) were collected and used as plant-based coagulants (PBCs). The combination of Platanus acerifólia (P.a.) seeds with polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP) achieved high turbidity (97.3%) and chemical oxygen demand (COD = 48.2%) removals, from raw WW, with [PBC] = 0.1 g/L, [PVPP] = 5 mg/L, pH = 3.0, fast mix = 150 rpm/3 min, slow mix = 20 rpm/20 min, sedimentation time = 12 h. Different AOPs were studied to treat raw WW, with photo-Fenton process revealing the highest COD efficiency (88.0%). To enhance the capabilities of photo-Fenton, ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid trisodium salt (EDDS) was assessed as a chelation agent, reducing iron precipitation. The pre-treatment of WW by PBCs followed by EDDS/photo-Fenton (pH = 6.0, [H2O2] = 175 mM, [Fe2+] = 5 mM, [EDDS] = 1 mM, T = 298 K, time = 240 min) increased the COD removal, whatever the radiation source applied (UV-C, UV-A and solar). Among the different processes, the combined P. a. seeds and UV-C/EDDS/Fenton allowed increase the WW biodegradability from 0.26 to 0.46, and achieved a COD removal of 95.7%, reaching the Portuguese legal limits. As final remark, the synergy of PBCs and EDDS/photo-Fenton is considered effective and sustainable process for raw WW remediation and water reuse.
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- Nuno Jorge
- Escuela Internacional de Doctorado (EIDO), Campus da Auga, Campus Universitário de Ourense, Universidade de Vigo, As Lagoas, 32004, Ourense, Spain; Centro de Química de Vila Real (CQVR), Departamento de Química, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centro de Química de Vila Real (CQVR), Departamento de Química, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Centro de Química de Vila Real (CQVR), Departamento de Química, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centro de Química de Vila Real (CQVR), Departamento de Química, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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Li K, Chen M, Chen L, Zhao S, Xue W, Han Y. Investigating the Effect of Bi2MoO6/g-C3N4 Ratio on Photocatalytic Degradation of Sulfadiazine under Visible Light. Processes (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11041059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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In this study, a series of Bi2MoO6/g-C3N4 composites were prepared through a wet-impregnation method, and their photocatalytic properties were investigated for the degradation of sulfadiazine (SDZ) under visible light irradiation. Physical and chemical characterizations were carried out using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis), and electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS). Compared to pure g-C3N4, the introduction of Bi2MoO6 significantly enhanced the visible light responsive photocatalytic activity, with the 1:32 Bi2MoO6/g-C3N4 composite exhibiting the highest photodegradation efficiency towards SDZ under visible light irradiation with a photocatalytic efficiency of 93.88% after 120 min of visible light irradiation. The improved photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the formation of a heterojunction between Bi2MoO6 and g-C3N4, which promotes the transfer of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, thereby elevating its photocatalytic activity. The results suggest that Bi2MoO6/g-C3N4 composites have potential application for the degradation of sulfonamides in aquatic environments.
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- Ke Li
- Key Laboratory of Song Liao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Song Liao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Song Liao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Song Liao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Song Liao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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Kumar A, Škoro N, Gernjak W, Jovanović O, Petrović A, Živković S, Lumbaque EC, Farré MJ, Puač N. Degradation of diclofenac and 4-chlorobenzoic acid in aqueous solution by cold atmospheric plasma source. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 864:161194. [PMID: 36581289 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this study, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) was explored as a novel advanced oxidation process (AOP) for water decontamination. Samples with high concentration aqueous solutions of Diclofenac sodium (DCF) and 4-Chlorobenzoic acid (pCBA) were treated by plasma systems. Atmospheric pressure plasma jets (APPJs) with a 1 pin-electrode and multi-needle electrodes (3 pins) configurations were used. The plasma generated using argon as working gas was touching a stationary liquid surface in the case of pin electrode-APPJ while for multi-needle electrodes-APPJ the liquid sample was flowing during treatment. In both configurations, a commercial RF power supply was used for plasma ignition. Measurement of electrical signals enabled precise determination of power delivered from the plasma to the sample. The optical emission spectroscopy (OES) of plasma confirmed the appearance of excited reactive species in the plasma, such as hydroxyl radicals and atomic oxygen which are considered to be key reactive species in AOPs for the degradation of organic pollutants. Treatments were conducted with two different volumes (5 mL and 250 mL) of contaminated water samples. The data acquired allowed calculation of degradation efficiency and energy yield for both plasma sources. When treated with pin-APPJ, almost complete degradation of 5 mL DCF occurred in 1 min with the initial concentration of 25 mg/L and 50 mg/L, whereas 5 mL pCBA almost degraded in 10 min at the initial concentration of 25 mg/L and 40 mg/L. The treatment results with multi-needle electrodes system confirmed that DCF almost completely degraded in 30 min and pCBA degraded about 24 % in 50 min. The maximum calculated energy yield for 50 % removal was 6465 mg/kWh after treatment of 250 mL of DCF aqueous solution utilizing the plasma recirculation technique. The measurements also provided an insight to the kinetics of DCF and pCBA degradation. Degradation products and pathways for DCF were determined using LC-MS measurements.
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- Amit Kumar
- Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; Universitat de Girona, 17003 Girona, Spain.
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- Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), 17003 Girona, Spain; Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota stefana 142, 11060, Serbia
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA), 17003 Girona, Spain
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- Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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γ–radiolytic degradation of rosuvastatin in the air–saturated aqueous solution. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.110885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Mohapatra L, Cheon D, Yoo SH. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Wastewater Treatment: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041805. [PMID: 36838793 PMCID: PMC9959675 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBM) have shown great potential for various environmental applications because of their physical and chemical properties. The unique hybridization properties of CBMs allow for the tailored manipulation of their structures and morphologies. However, owing to poor solar light absorption, and the rapid recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, pristine carbon materials typically have unsatisfactory photocatalytic performances and practical applications. The main challenge in this field is the design of economical, environmentally friendly, and effective photocatalysts. Combining carbonaceous materials with carbonaceous semiconductors of different structures results in unique properties in carbon-based catalysts, which offers a promising approach to achieving efficient application. Here, we review the contribution of CBMs with different dimensions, to the catalytic removal of organic pollutants from wastewater by catalyzing the Fenton reaction and photocatalytic processes. This review, therefore, aims to provide an appropriate direction for empowering improvements in ongoing research work, which will boost future applications and contribute to overcoming the existing limitations in this field.
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- Lagnamayee Mohapatra
- Department of Quantum System Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Plasma & Quantum Beam Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Quantum System Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si 54896, Republic of Korea
- Department of Applied Plasma & Quantum Beam Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si 54896, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence:
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Zavahir S, Elmakki T, Ismail N, Gulied M, Park H, Han DS. Degradation of Organic Methyl Orange (MO) Dye Using a Photocatalyzed Non-Ferrous Fenton Reaction. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:639. [PMID: 36839007 PMCID: PMC9965019 DOI: 10.3390/nano13040639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Removal of recalcitrant organic pollutants by degradation or mineralization from industrial waste streams is continuously being explored to find viable options to apply on the commercial scale. Herein, we propose a titanium nanotube array (based on a non-ferrous Fenton system) for the successful degradation of a model contaminant azo dye, methyl orange, under simulated solar illumination. Titanium nanotube arrays were synthesized by anodizing a titanium film in an electrolyte medium containing water and ethylene glycol. Characterization by SEM, XRD, and profilometry confirmed uniformly distributed tubular arrays with 100 nm width and 400 nm length. The non-ferrous Fenton performance of the titanium nanotube array in a minimal concentration of H2O2 showed remarkable degradation kinetics, with a 99.7% reduction in methyl orange dye concentration after a 60 min reaction time when illuminated with simulated solar light (100 mW cm-2, AM 1.5G). The pseudo-first-order rate constant was 0.407 µmol-1 min-1, adhering to the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model. Reaction product analyses by TOC and LC/MS/MS confirmed that the methyl orange was partially fragmented, while the rest was mineralized. The facile withdrawal and regeneration observed in the film-based titanium nanotube array photocatalyst highlight its potential to treat real industrial wastewater streams with a <5% performance drop over 20 reaction cycles.
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- Sifani Zavahir
- Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- School of Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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Application of Heterogeneous Catalytic Ozonation in Wastewater Treatment: An Overview. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13020342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Catalytic ozonation is a non-selective mineralization technology of organic matter in water by using active free radicals generated by ozone degradation. Catalytic ozonation technology can be divided into homogeneous catalytic reactions using metal ions as catalysts and heterogeneous catalytic reactions using solid catalysts. Homogeneous catalytic ozonation technology has many problems, such as low mineralization rate, secondary pollution caused by the introduction of metal ions and low utilization efficiency of oxidants, which limit its practical application. Compared with homogeneous catalytic ozonation technology, heterogeneous catalytic ozonation technology has the advantages of easy recovery, lower cost of water treatment, higher activity and improved mineralization rate of organic matter. This overview classifies and describes catalysts for heterogeneous catalytic ozonation technology, including the different types of metal oxides, metal-free catalysts, and substrates used to immobilize catalysts. In addition, the heterogeneous catalytic ozonation process involved in the multiphase complex reaction process is discussed. The effects of different parameters on the performance of heterogeneous catalytic ozonation are also discussed.
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Dahiya S, Sharma A, Chaudhary S. Synthesis of phytoextract-mediated Ag-doped graphitic carbon nitride (Ag@GCN) for photocatalytic degradation of dyes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:25650-25662. [PMID: 36696062 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25359-0] [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: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present work focuses on the green synthesis of Ag-doped graphitic carbon nitride (Ag@GCN) for photocatalytic activities, which can contribute to a more sustainable environment. The leaf extract of the Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulsi) plant was used to prepare the silver nanoparticles, as the plant extract serves as a stabilizing and capping agent in producing silver nanoparticles. Both Ag nanoparticles and urea-derived GCN were synthesized by thermal polymerization. The Ag-doped GCN nanocomposites were synthesized using various millimolar concentrations of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) with a fixed amount of GCN. The green nanocomposites (NCs) were synthesized by calcinating leaf extract at about 550 °C. They were then characterized for surface morphology by SEM coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and elemental composition by XRD, Fourier-dispersive infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Thermal stability and estimation of the Ag content in GCN were done through thermogravimetric analysis. The prepared series of nanocomposites (Ag-doped GCN 0.5 mM, 1.0 mM, 1.5 mM, 2.0 mM) were used to study the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of rose bengal (RB) and xylenol orange (XO) dyes. The degradation efficiency of dyes gets enhanced due to the doping of Ag nanoparticles into GCN. The efficiency increased from 54 to 76% and 15 to 36% in the case of RB and XO dyes, respectively. The apparent rate constant value increased up to 2.5 times in the case of the Ag-doped GCN (1.5 mM) nanocomposite in comparison to GCN. The result obtained from the study confirmed that Ag-doped GCN (1.5 mM) could act as a potential photocatalyst for wastewater remediation applications.
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- Sweety Dahiya
- Centre of Excellence for Energy and Environmental Studies, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal, Sonipat, 131039, Haryana, India
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- Department of Physics Under School of Engineering and Technology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, 123031, Haryana, India
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- Centre of Excellence for Energy and Environmental Studies, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal, Sonipat, 131039, Haryana, India.
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Manna M, Sen S. Advanced oxidation process: a sustainable technology for treating refractory organic compounds present in industrial wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:25477-25505. [PMID: 35287196 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19435-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The world faces tremendous challenges and environmental crises due to the rising strength of wastewater. The conventional technologies fail to achieve the quality water that can be reused after treatment means "zero effluent" discharge of the industrial effluent. Therefore, now the key challenge is to develop improved technologies which will have no contribution to secondary pollution and at the same time more efficient for the socio-economic growth of the environment. Sustainable technologies are needed for wastewater treatment, reducing footprint by recycling, reusing, and recovering resources. Advanced oxidation process (AOP) is one of the sustainable emerging technologies for treating refractory organic contaminants present in different industrial wastewaters like textile, paper and pulp, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and refineries. This critical review emerges details of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), mentioning all possible permutations and combinations of components like ozone, UV, the catalyst used in the process. Non-conventional AOP systems, microwave, ultrasound, and plasma pulse assisted are the future of the oxidation process. This review aims to enlighten the role of AOPs for the mineralization of refractory organic contaminants (ROC) to readily biodegradable organics that cannot be either possible by conventional treatment. The integrated AOPs can improve the biodegradability of recalcitrant organic compounds and reduce the toxicity of wastewater, making them suitable for further biological treatment.
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- Madhumita Manna
- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha, India.
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Zheng F, Martins PM, Queirós JM, Tavares CJ, Vilas-Vilela JL, Lanceros-Méndez S, Reguera J. Hybrid TiO 2:Au nanostars based polymeric membranes for photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin in water samples. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 313:137630. [PMID: 36572367 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137630] [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: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Antibiotics represent one increasingly harmful type of contaminant of emerging concern in treated and non-treated water. They cause the generation of antibiotic-multiresistant organisms, one of the major challenges in current medicine. Plasmonic-photocatalysis using solar energy represents a promising solution for their removal with low energy consumption. Its successful application requires the improvement of photocatalysts' efficiency under sunlight and the development of robust, durable, and efficient substrates for photocatalysts immobilisation. In this work, hybrid TiO2:Au nanostars were initially synthesised. Then, two porous membranes were prepared to support this nanocatalyst based on poly (vinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) polymer. Doctor blade and salt leaching casting methods, combined with temperature-induced phase separation, were used to generate membranes with high porosity, 80-90%, which was maintained after nanoparticle incorporation (3, 8 and 10 wt%). The photocatalytic activity of the nanocomposite membranes was tested through the degradation of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin under UV and visible radiation. Salt-leaching membranes containing 10 wt% nanoparticles presented the highest degradation efficiencies, 45% under UV and 35% under visible radiation. In contrast, doctor blade membranes showed 36% and 32% degradation efficiencies, respectively. The reusability of the membranes was assessed in repeated cycles, presenting an average efficiency loss of only 2% after three uses. Finally, the reusability of these membranes was also tested in treated effluent water matrixes, presenting similar, or even better, degradation efficiencies, and a minimum reusability efficiency lost 0-1%. The results demonstrate that these membranes are a promising alternative for the degradation of a wide variety of contaminants under sunlight radiation.
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- Fangyuan Zheng
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; Institute for Research and Innovation on Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; Institute for Research and Innovation on Bio-Sustainability (IB-S), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; LaPMET - Laboratory of Physics for Materials and Emergent Technologies, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; Macromolecular Chemistry Research Group (LABQUIMAC), Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain.
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Fenton Reaction–Unique but Still Mysterious. Processes (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11020432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This study is devoted to the Fenton reaction, which, despite hundreds of reports in a number of scientific journals, provides opportunities for further investigation of its use as a method of advanced oxidation of organic macro- and micropollutants in its diverse variations and hybrid systems. It transpires that, for example, the choice of the concentrations and ratios of basic chemical substances, i.e., hydrogen peroxide and catalysts based on the Fe2+ ion or other transition metals in homogeneous and heterogeneous arrangements for reactions with various pollutants, is for now the result of the experimental determination of rather randomly selected quantities, requiring further optimizations. The research to date also shows the indispensability of the Fenton reaction related to environmental issues, as it represents the pillar of all advanced oxidation processes, regarding the idea of oxidative hydroxide radicals. This study tries to summarize not only the current knowledge of the Fenton process and identify its advantages, but also the problems that need to be solved. Based on these findings, we identified the necessary steps affecting its further development that need to be resolved and should be the focus of further research related to the Fenton process.
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Synthesis, characterization, and in-situ H2O2 generation activity of Activated Carbon/Goethite/Fe3O4/ZnO for heterogeneous electro-Fenton degradation of organics from woolen textile wastewater. J IND ENG CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2023.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Serna-Galvis EA, Silva-Agredo J, Lee J, Echavarría-Isaza A, Torres-Palma RA. Possibilities and Limitations of the Sono-Fenton Process Using Mid-High-Frequency Ultrasound for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031113. [PMID: 36770778 PMCID: PMC9919913 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Mid-high-frequency ultrasound (200-1000 kHz) eliminates organic pollutants and also generates H2O2. To take advantage of H2O2, iron species can be added, generating a hybrid sono-Fenton process (sF). This paper presents the possibilities and limitations of sF. Heterogeneous (a natural mineral) and homogeneous (Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions) iron sources were considered. Acetaminophen, ciprofloxacin, and methyl orange were the target organic pollutants. Ultrasound alone induced the pollutants degradation, and the dual competing role of the natural mineral (0.02-0.20 g L-1) meant that it had no significant effects on the elimination of pollutants. In contrast, both Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions enhanced the pollutants' degradation, and the elimination using Fe2+ was better because of its higher reactivity toward H2O2. However, the enhancement decreased at high Fe2+ concentrations (e.g., 5 mg L-1) because of scavenger effects. The Fe2+ addition significantly accelerated the elimination of acetaminophen and methyl orange. For ciprofloxacin, at short treatment times, the degradation was enhanced, but the pollutant complexation with Fe3+ that came from the Fenton reaction caused degradation to stop. Additionally, sF did not decrease the antimicrobial activity associated with ciprofloxacin, whereas ultrasound alone did. Therefore, the chemical structure of the pollutant plays a crucial role in the feasibility of the sF process.
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- Efraím A. Serna-Galvis
- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia
- Grupo de Catalizadores y Adsorbentes (CATALAD), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia
- Correspondence: (E.A.S.-G.); (R.A.T.-P.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK
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- Grupo de Catalizadores y Adsorbentes (CATALAD), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia
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- Grupo de Investigación en Remediación Ambiental y Biocatálisis (GIRAB), Instituto de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Antioquia UdeA, Medellín 050010, Colombia
- Correspondence: (E.A.S.-G.); (R.A.T.-P.)
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Mosaka TBM, Unuofin JO, Daramola MO, Tizaoui C, Iwarere SA. Inactivation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistance genes in wastewater streams: Current challenges and future perspectives. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:1100102. [PMID: 36733776 PMCID: PMC9888414 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The discovery of antibiotics, which was once regarded as a timely medical intervention now leaves a bitter aftertaste: antimicrobial resistance (AMR), due to the unregulated use of these compounds and the poor management receiving wastewaters before discharge into pristine environments or the recycling of such treated waters. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been regarded a central sink for the mostly unmetabolized or partially metabolised antibiotics and is also pivotal to the incidence of antibiotic resistance bacteria (ARBs) and their resistance genes (ARGs), which consistently contribute to the global disease burden and deteriorating prophylaxis. In this regard, we highlighted WWTP-antibiotics consumption-ARBs-ARGs nexus, which might be critical to understanding the epidemiology of AMR and also guide the precise prevention and remediation of such occurrences. We also discovered the unsophistication of conventional WWTPs and treatment techniques for adequate treatment of antibiotics, ARBs and ARGs, due to their lack of compliance with environmental sustainability, then ultimately assessed the prospects of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP). Herein, we observed that CAP technologies not only has the capability to disinfect wastewater polluted with copious amounts of chemicals and biologicals, but also have a potential to augment bioelectricity generation, when integrated into bio electrochemical modules, which future WWTPs should be retrofitted to accommodate. Therefore, further research should be conducted to unveil more of the unknowns, which only a snippet has been highlighted in this study.
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- Thabang B. M. Mosaka
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Water and Resources Recovery Research Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa,*Correspondence: Samuel A. Iwarere, ✉
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