Water and Environment Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Abstract
This
study
analyses
the
effects
of
operating
conditions
on
removal
three
different
pharmaceutically
active
compounds
(PhACs:
paracetamol
[PARA],
diclofenac
[DIC]
and
metoprolol
[MET]).
The
results
experiments
employing
nanofiltration
(NF)
membranes
were
interpreted
using
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
analysis
variance
(ANOVA).
In
performed
with
NF270
membrane
under
optimal
(15
bar
pressure,
4
volume
reduction
factor
[VRF],
5.7
pH),
efficiencies
PhACs
11.5%,
73.8%
46.8%,
respectively.
design
NF
processes
can
help
substantially
in
determining
rejection
behaviours
mechanisms
micropollutants.
Experiments
have
shown
that
drug
substances
membranes,
physicochemical
properties
used
compound
being
PARA,
DIC
or
MET
affect
efficiency
provide
an
understanding
performance.
These
factors
may
also
a
guide
for
applicability
technology
advanced
treatment
future.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Membrane
technology
emerges
as
a
transformative
solution
for
global
challenges,
excelling
in
water
treatment,
gas
purification,
and
waste
recycling.
This
comprehensive
review
navigates
the
principles,
advantages,
prospects
of
membrane
technology,
emphasizing
its
pivotal
role
addressing
contemporary
environmental
sustainability
issues.
The
goal
is
to
contribute
objectives
by
exploring
mechanisms,
limitations
technology.
Noteworthy
features
include
energy
efficiency,
selectivity,
minimal
footprint,
distinguishing
it
from
conventional
methods.
Advances
nanomembranes,
organic
porous
membranes,
metal‐organic
frameworks‐based
membranes
highlight
their
potential
energy‐efficient
contaminant
removal.
underscores
integration
renewable
sources
eco‐friendly
desalination
separation
processes.
future
trajectory
unfolds
with
next‐gen
nanocomposite
sustainable
polymers,
optimized
consumption
through
electrochemical
hybrid
approaches.
In
healthcare,
reshapes
exchange,
hemodialysis,
biosensors,
wound
healing,
drug
delivery,
while
chemical
industries,
streamlines
solvent
separation.
Challenges
like
fouling,
material
stability,
efficiency
are
acknowledged,
artificial
intelligence
recognized
progressing
frontier.
Despite
limitations,
holds
promise
revolutionizing
diverse
industries.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 20, P. 1789 - 1805
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Purpose:
Human
noroviruses
(HuNoVs)
are
the
main
cause
of
non-bacterial
acute
gastroenteritis.
Due
to
antigenic
diversity,
discovery
ligands
that
can
sensitively
and
specifically
detect
HuNoVs
remains
challenging.
Limited
by
laboratory
culture,
no
vaccines
or
drugs
have
been
developed
against
HuNoVs.
Here,
we
screened
nucleic
acid
aptamers
widespread
HuNoV
GII.4
emerging
GII.17.
Methods:
After
ten
rounds
sieving
for
GII.17
virus-like
particles
(VLPs),
eight
ssDNA
were
generated
characterized
each
genotype.
Results:
Four
VLP
had
dissociation
constants
(K
d
)
less
than
100
nM,
all
K
10
nM.
All
bound
their
targets
in
concentration-dependent
manner.
Two
(AP4-2
AP17-4)
selected
enzyme-linked
aptamer
sorbent
assay
(ELASA)
further
analysis.
Binding
affinity
was
enhanced
as
concentration
both
VLPs
increased.
The
specificity
verified
ELASA
dot
blotting.
AP4-2
AP17-4
able
differentiate
from
other
diarrhea-causing
pathogens
unrelated
proteins
(
P
<
0.0001).
VLP/porcine
gastric
mucin
(PGM)
binding
blockade
assays
revealed
blocked
PGM.
internalization
inhibition
showed
at
a
0.5
μM,
effectively
inhibited
attachment
into
293T
cell
0.05).
Cell
viability
confirmed
did
not
induce
cellular
toxicity.
Conclusion:
strong
target
represent
promising
candidates
capture
detection.
This
is
first
study
demonstrate
inhibit
entering
cells,
thus
providing
new
concept
treatment
Keywords:
human
norovirus,
SELEX,
aptamer,
diagnostics,
therapeutics
International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Aim:
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
feasibility
of
reusing
treated
wastewater
from
treatment
plant
an
industrial
park
save
fresh
water
and
symbiosis.
Methods:
is
descriptive,
analytical,
comparative.
analyzed
chemical,
physical,
biological
characteristics
Hashtgerd
for
2
years
(2022–2023).
Then,
reuse
options
were
evaluated
using
a
multi-criteria
decision-making
process
based
on
analytic
hierarchy
(AHP).
Results:
Based
obtained
results,
amount
produced
in
up
to1200
m
3
/d,
by
it,
significant
savings
can
be
made
use.
The
average
effluent
concentrations
96.25
±
61.78
mg/l,
46.25
29.91
17.75
10.99
1635
315.5
mg/l
chemical
oxygen
demand
(COD),
biochemical
(BOD
5
),
total
suspended
solids
(TSS),
dissolved
solid
(TDS),
respectively.
suitable
some
scenario
according
standards
guidelines.
results
AHP
showed
that
best
way
(weight
0.251),
which
saves
lot
consumption
industries
located
park.
Conclusion:
TDS
are
higher
than
permitted
limits
reuse.
Therefore,
further
may
required
Hshtgerd
Processes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 1256 - 1256
Published: April 19, 2023
The
demand
for
critical
metals
net-zero
technologies,
including
electric
vehicles
and
wind/solar
energy,
puts
pressure
on
extraction
recycling
processes.
As
the
treatment
of
solutions
is
becoming
more
complex
associated
with
decreasing
concentration
contaminants
increasing,
development
separation
techniques
required.
Among
them,
membrane
has
been
evaluated
hydrometallurgical
processes
similar
results
to
traditional
techniques.
This
work
aimed
at
reviewing
literature
applications
obtain
metals—lithium
(Li),
cobalt
(Co),
rare
earth
elements
(scandium—Sc,
yttrium—Y,
lanthanum—La,
neodymium—Nd).
main
novelty
that
this
review
focuses
application
in
industrial
processes,
not
only
water
wastewater
treatment.
For
this,
we
searched
a
scientific
database
different
keywords,
bibliometric
analysis
demonstrated
strong
linkage
between
metals.
membranes
from
primary
secondary
sources,
acid
mine
drainage
(AMD),
wastes,
electronic
wastes
(e-wastes)
brine
was
revised.
these
no
relation
found
reverse
osmosis.
outstanding
use
included
combinations
solvent
techniques,
supported
liquid
polymer
inclusion
membranes.
