Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: June 13, 2024
Non-thermal
plasma
(NTP)
is
gaining
increasing
attention
as
a
promising
approach
for
advanced
water
treatment
to
degrade
persistent
organic
pollutants.
Aqueous
solutions
of
sulfamethoxazole
(4-amino-N-(5-methylisoxazol-3-yl)-benzensulfonamide,
SMZ),
an
antibiotic
largely
employed
humans
and
animals
widespread
pollutant
waters
wastewaters,
were
subjected
air
NTP
in
dielectric
barrier
discharge
(DBD)
reactor.
The
effects
SMZ
initial
concentration
the
solution
pH
on
decomposition
kinetics
transformation
products
investigated.
Efficient
degradation
was
achieved,
resulting
complete
removal
(10
μM
concentration)
less
than
25
min
treatments,
exhaustive
mineralization
(a
result
never
reported
before
treatments
seldom
reached
also
with
other
oxidation
processes)
all
carbon
6
h
energy
efficiency
6.4
g/kWh
at
50%
conversion.
By
means
HPLC-UV/Vis
LC-ESI-MS
n
analyses,
number
identified
along
path
mineralization,
present
always
very
small
amounts
turn
decomposed
short
times.
effect
genesis
decay
Based
comparisons
literature
data
previous
findings
obtained
DBD
reactor
used
this
work,
it
concluded
that
major
reactive
species
involved
are
hydroxyl
radical
ozone.
Finally,
toxicological
analyses
initially
containing
0.5
mM
4
showed
by-products
not
toxic
Raphidocelis
subcapitata
Daphnia
magna
,
while
residual
toxicity
detected
by
Aliivibrio
fischeri
.
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
514, P. 215900 - 215900
Published: May 8, 2024
Catalysis
stands
as
a
cornerstone
in
chemical
synthesis,
pivotal
advancing
sustainable
manufacturing
pathways.
The
evolution
from
energy-intensive
to
catalytic
processes
has
marked
transformative
shift,
notably
exemplified
by
low-energy
methods.
These
processes,
operating
under
milder
conditions
and
emphasizing
selectivity
recyclability,
represent
the
forefront
of
chemistry.
This
review
navigates
through
an
array
reactions,
highlighting
their
diverse
applications
culminating
exploration
recent
strides
within
processes.
For
example,
explores
uses
such
enzyme
mimicking,
biodiesel
production,
carbon
dioxide
capture,
organic
synthesis.
Additionally,
it
covers
enzymatic
catalysis
photocatalysis
for
transformations,
energy
applications,
water
treatment.
Notably,
emphasizes
capabilities
single-atom
(SAC)
diatomic
catalysts
(DACs),
recognizing
exceptional
performance
catalyzing
reactions
at
minimal
activation
energies
while
maintaining
high
efficiency
mild
conditions.
By
elucidating
modulation
electronic
structure
offering
microelectronic
perspective,
aims
elucidate
mechanisms
underlying
activity
SAC
DACs.
Emphasizing
interplay
between
coordination
chemistry
principles
efficacy,
elucidates
indispensable
role
complexes
fortifying
sustainability
these
spotlighting
fusion
with
catalysis,
this
underscore
collective
influence
shaping
landscape
production.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(21), P. 7433 - 7433
Published: Nov. 5, 2023
Nocardioides,
a
genus
belonging
to
Actinomycetes,
can
endure
various
low-nutrient
conditions.
It
degrade
pollutants
using
multiple
organic
materials
such
as
carbon
and
nitrogen
sources.
The
characteristics
applications
of
Nocardioides
are
described
in
detail
this
review,
with
emphasis
on
the
degradation
several
hard-to-degrade
by
including
aromatic
compounds,
hydrocarbons,
haloalkanes,
heterocycles,
polymeric
polyesters.
has
unique
advantages
when
it
comes
pollutants.
Compared
other
strains,
significantly
higher
rate
requires
less
time
break
down
substances.
This
review
be
theoretical
basis
for
developing
microbial
agent
significant
commercial
application
potential.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
254, P. 114697 - 114697
Published: March 6, 2023
Advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
are
a
class
of
highly
efficient
pollution
remediation
technologies
that
produce
oxidising
radicals
under
specific
conditions
to
degrade
organic
pollutants.
The
Fenton
reaction
is
commonly
applied
AOP.
To
combine
the
advantages
AOPs
and
biodegradation
in
pollutants,
some
studies
have
developed
coupled
systems
between
white
rot
fungi
(WRF)
for
environmental
pollutant
achieved
success.
Moreover,
promising
system,
termed
as
advanced
bio-oxidation
(ABOPs),
mediated
by
quinone
redox
cycling
WRF,
has
attracted
increasing
attention
field.
In
this
ABOP
H2O2
produced
through
WRF
can
strengthen
reaction.
Meanwhile,
process,
reduction
Fe3+
Fe2+
ensures
maintenance
reaction,
leading
application
potential
ABOPs
bioremediation
remediation.
Further
understanding
coupling
degradation
pollutants
will
be
great
significance
Therefore,
study,
we
reviewed
recent
techniques
involving
focusing
on
new
discussed
mechanism
ABOPs.
Finally,
prospects
future
research
directions
joint
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(36)
Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
technology
provides
a
promising
approach
for
energy
storage,
conversion,
and
utilization.
The
design
modification
of
electrocatalysts
have
been
widely
applied
to
improve
the
performance
electrocatalytic
reactions,
but
bottlenecks
can
be
entered
that
make
it
hard
dramatic
progress.
achievement
high‐performance
electrocatalysis
requires
continuous
effort
in
advancing
new
techniques.
introduction
external
fields
is
an
attractive
mass
transfer
change
reaction
kinetics,
which
remarkably
enhance
performance.
This
review
describes
recent
developments
application
various
fields,
including
light,
magnetic
elastic
strain,
pressure,
gravity,
boost
reactions
(e.g.,
water
splitting,
alcohols
oxidation,
CO
2
reduction,
N
reduction).
relevant
mechanisms
charge
transport,
transfer,
adsorption
reactants
are
highlighted.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
future
opportunities
coupling
with
discussed.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
468, P. 133830 - 133830
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
The
daunting
effects
of
persistent
organic
pollutants
on
humans,
animals,
and
the
environment
cannot
be
overemphasized.
Their
fate,
persistence,
long-range
transport,
bioavailability
have
made
them
an
environmental
stressor
concern
which
has
attracted
interest
research
community.
Concerted
efforts
been
by
relevant
organizations
utilizing
legislative
laws
to
ban
their
production
get
rid
completely
for
sake
public
health.
However,
they
remained
refractive
in
different
compartments
environment.
is
majorly
a
function
anthropogenic
activities.
Landfilling
incineration
are
among
earliest
classical
means
remediation
waste;
however,
not
sustainable
due
seepage
contaminants
landfills,
release
toxic
gases
into
atmosphere
energy
requirements
during
incineration.
Other
advanced
waste
destruction
technologies
explored
degradation
these
recalcitrant
pollutants;
although,
some
efficient,
but
limited
high
amounts
consumption,
use
solvents
hazardous
chemicals,
capital
operational
cost,
lack
trust.
Thus,
this
study
systematically
reviewed
contaminant
technologies,
efficiency,
feasibility.
Finally,
based
techno-economic
feasibility,
non-invasiveness,
friendliness;
radiation
technology
can
considered
viable
alternative
all
matrices
at
bench-,
pilot-,
industrial-scale.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 101189 - 101189
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
This
study
investigates
the
electrochemical
sensing
of
diclofenac
sodium.
A
bare
single
screen-printed
carbon
electrode
was
modified
with
graphene/gadolinium
(III)
oxide
(Gd2O3).
where
graphene
serves
as
conductive
support
material
for
electrode.
The
interaction
between
elements
graphene/
Gd2O3
composite
and
has
been
studied
by
density
functional
theory
(DFT).
characterization
nanocomposite
underwent
through
some
sophisticated
techniques
like
field-emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FE-SEM),
Energy
Dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy
(EDX),
powder
diffraction
(XRD).
Electrochemical
cyclic
voltammetry
(CV)
were
used
studying
chemical
kinetics
absorbance
while
Differential
Pulse
Voltammetry
(DPV)
to
oxidation
Diclofenac.
studies
exhibit
a
linear
range
detection
from
5.89
µM
66.7
concentration
analyte.
novel
Diclofenac
biosensor
showed
satisfactory
results
it
potential
create
great
platform
in
environmental
monitoring
system.
