Chimica Techno Acta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(3)
Published: July 22, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
sorption
of
2-methyl
orange
dye
onto
octadecylamine-modified
iron
oxide
magnetic
nanoparticles
(ODA-IONPs).
The
synthesized
ODA-IONPs
exhibit
remarkable
capacity,
reaching
800
mg/g
at
nanoparticle
concentrations
ranging
from
5
to
10
and
pH
2–8.
process
demonstrates
rapid
kinetics,
achieving
90%
maximum
within
0.5
min.
Thermodynamic
analysis
showed
that
is
spontaneous
endothermic,
as
indicated
by
negative
ΔG
positive
ΔH
values.
pseudo-second-order
Langmuir
models
best
describe
kinetics
293
K
(R²
0.99).
Compared
other
adsorbents,
show
superior
MO
removal
capacity
under
a
wider
range.
influence
concentration,
pH,
temperature
on
efficiency
systematically
explored,
with
optimal
conditions
identified
mg/L
6.
Furthermore,
feasibility
reusability
for
purposes
assessed.
These
findings
underscore
potential
efficient
sorbents
wastewater
treatment
environmental
remediation
applications.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 495 - 495
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Water
makes
up
most
of
the
Earth,
although
just
0.3%
is
usable
for
people
and
animals.
The
huge
oceans,
icecaps,
other
non-potable
water
resources
make
remaining
99.7%.
quality
has
declined
in
recent
decades
due
to
pollution
from
population
growth,
industry,
unplanned
urbanization,
poor
management.
textile
industry
significant
global
importance,
it
also
stands
as
a
major
contributor
wastewater
generation,
leading
depletion
ecotoxicity.
This
issue
arises
extensive
utilization
harmful
chemicals,
notably
dyes.
main
aim
this
review
article
combine
assess
impacts
that
contains
dyes
examine
their
potential
consequences
on
human
health,
aquatic
environment.
Moreover,
dedicated
section
presents
an
in-depth
various
environmentally
sustainable
approaches
management
treatment
industry.
These
encompass
bio
adsorbents,
biological
methods,
membrane
technology,
ion
exchange,
advanced
oxidation
processes,
well
physicochemical
biochemical
processes.
Furthermore,
study
evaluates
contemporary
progressions
particular
domain,
taking
into
account
corresponding
advantages
disadvantages.
Finally,
highlights
significance
recovering
reusing
dyes,
alkalis,
electrolytes
treatment.
Additionally,
emphasizes
necessity
performing
technoeconomic
analyses
life
cycle
assessments
(LCA)
plants.
Applied Water Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
The
environmental
impact
of
wastewater
discharged
from
the
textile
dyeing
industry
has
a
significant
challenge
and
influence
on
aquatic
ecosystems
human
health
if
not
properly
managed.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
novel
cross-linked
chitosan
composite,
denoted
as
chitosan/fly
ash/polyvinyl
alcohol
(Ch/FA/PVA),
bio-adsorbent
for
removing
Congo
Red
(CR)
dye
industrial
wastewater.
synthesis
involved
incorporation
FA
into
matrix
at
various
ratios
optimize
process.
A
specifically
tailored
Ch/FA
0.75
/PVA,
exhibited
superior
performance
with
remarkable
99.7%
CR
removal
under
optimum
conditions:
adsorbent
dose
(0.9
g/l),
contact
time
(50
min),
concentration
(40
mg/l).
characterization
/PVA
through
SEM–EDX,
BET,
FTIR,
pH
zpc
confirmed
its
suitability
adsorption.
Employing
Box–Behnken
design
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
facilitated
optimization
key
adsorption
variables.
Freundlich
model
described
equilibrium,
indicating
maximum
capacity
263.15
mg/g
dye.
pseudo-second-order
demonstrated
favorable
kinetics.
was
scaled
up
practical
application
in
pilot
plant
treatment,
revealing
substantial
percentages
dye,
color,
COD,
BOD
5
TDS.
comprehensive
approach
highlights
promising
efficacy
addressing
concerns
associated
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 211 - 211
Published: March 21, 2024
Water
is
one
of
the
fundamental
resources
for
existence
humans
and
environment.
Throughout
time,
due
to
urbanization,
expanding
population,
increased
agricultural
production,
intense
industrialization,
significant
pollution
with
persistent
contaminants
has
been
noted,
placing
water
quality
in
danger.
As
a
consequence,
different
procedures
various
technologies
have
tested
used
order
ensure
that
sources
are
safe
use.
The
adsorption
process
often
considered
wastewater
treatment
its
straightforward
design,
low
investment
cost,
availability,
avoidance
additional
chemicals,
lack
undesirable
byproducts,
demonstrated
efficacious
potential
treating
eliminating
organic
contaminants.
To
accomplish
application,
need
develop
innovative
materials
become
an
essential
goal.
In
this
context,
overview
recent
advances
hydrogels
based
on
chitosan
nanocomposites
their
application
depollution
contaminated
dyes
reported
herein.
present
review
focuses
(i)
challenges
raised
by
synthesis
characterization
hydrogels;
(ii)
discussion
impact
main
parameters
affecting
process;
(iii)
understanding
isotherms,
kinetics,
thermodynamic
behavior;
(iv)
examination
possibility
recycling
reusing
hydrogels.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 4, 2024
Abstract
Persistent
environmental
colored
compounds,
resistant
to
biodegradation,
accumulate
and
harm
eco-systems.
Developing
effective
methods
break
down
these
pollutants
is
crucial.
This
study
introduces
Ag-MIL-101
(Ag-MIL-101)
as
a
composite
reusable
catalyst
that
efficiently
degrades
specific
organic
(COPs)
like
Methylene
blue
(MB),
4-Nitrophenol
(4-NP),
4-Nitroaniline
(4-NA)
using
sodium
borohydride
at
room
temperature.
The
MIL-101
was
synthesized
Terephthalic
acid
(TPA)
derived
from
the
degradation
of
Polyethylene
Terephthalate
(PET)
plastic
waste,
with
assistance
zinc
chloride.
To
further
investigation,
kinetics
reaction
studied
under
optimized
conditions
in
presence
catalyst.
Our
results
demonstrated
remarkable
efficiency
process,
over
93%
achieved
within
just
8
min.
characterized
FTIR,
XRD,
FESEM,
TEM.
In
this
study,
average
particle
size
determined
SEM
XRD
analysis.
These
allow
us
accurately
precisely
determine
size.
We
rate
constants
for
each
COP
pseudo
first-order
kinetic
equation,
values
0.585,
0.597
0.302
min
−1
MB,
4-NP,
4-NA,
respectively.
also
evaluated
recyclability
found
it
could
be
reused
up
three
cycles
only
slight
decrease
(10–15%).
Overall,
our
findings
highlight
promising
application
an
COPs,
emphasizing
importance
optimizing
achieve
enhanced
efficiency.
Energy Storage,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Electrochemical
degradation
of
4‐chlorophenol
(4‐CP)
was
investigated
using
a
rotating
disk
electrode
(RDE)
over
magnesium
ferrite
(MgFe
2
O
4
),
iron‐oxide
and
magnesium‐oxide
in
presence
4‐CP
varying
concentrations
25,
50,
75
mg/L.
The
objective
this
study
is
to
evaluate
the
effectiveness
these
catalysts
achieving
high
current
densities
during
process,
understand
their
relation
with
structural
properties
obtained
from
standard
characterization
techniques.
Our
results
indicate
that
MgO
catalyst
shows
poor
density
for
electrocatalytic
4‐CP.
However,
when
used
iron
oxide,
as
MgFe
,
observed,
indicating
synergistic
role
MgFe
system
improving
catalytic
activity.
On
other
hand,
oxide
alone
showed
highest
density,
however,
most
which
expected
be
associated
water
splitting
opposed
degradation.
findings
highlight
potential
based
mixed
environmental
applications,
also
provide
insights
into
Mg
modulating
performance.
Additionally,
work
emphasizes
implementing
RDE
technique
identifying
suitable
studying
wastewater.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: March 5, 2025
Introduction
Effective
wastewater
management
remains
a
significant
challenge
in
Pakistan,
with
conventional
methods
often
falling
short
addressing
the
release
of
harmful
pollutants
into
water
bodies.
Method
This
study
explores
use
novel
composite
photocatalyst
combining
biochar,
zinc
oxide
(ZnO),
and
copper
diphenylamine
(Cu-DPA)
to
improve
treatment
under
visible
light.
The
was
prepared
by
varying
Cu-DPA
content
ZnO,
ratios
50%,
40%,
30%,
17%,
alongside
standard
biochar
ZnO
formulations.
Characterization
techniques,
including
FTIR,
XRD,
UV-visible
spectroscopy
were
used
analyze
composite's
properties.
Photocatalytic
performance
assessed
degrading
Methylene
Blue,
common
dye
pollutant,
Results
results
showed
that
while
alone
achieved
78%
degradation,
composites
different
demonstrated
efficiencies,
biochar-enhanced
ZnO/Cu-DPA
achieving
highest
degradation
rate
97%
80
min.
Discussion
exhibited
good
reusability
over
seven
cycles.
research
highlights
potential
as
an
effective,
eco-friendly
solution
for
treatment,
offering
improvements
photocatalytic
sustainability.