Proceedings of universities Applied chemistry and biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 67 - 81
Published: April 7, 2025
The
study
was
aimed
at
comparing
the
effect
of
oil,
diesel
fuel,
and
motor
oil
on
capillary
moisture
capacity
hygroscopic
content
gray
forest
soil,
as
well
assessing
changes
in
these
characteristics
oil-contaminated
soils
following
their
washing
with
polysorbate
80.
Water
a
solution
(with
detergent
concentrations
1,
5,
10
g/L)
were
added
to
soil
be
continuously
mixed
for
1
h
20
°С
using
shaker
(60
rpm).
analyzed
agrophysical
are
shown
decrease
when
contaminated
50,
150,
300
mL/kg.
is
more
pronounced
than
those
fuel
similar
concentrations,
while
is,
conversely,
less
pronounced.
80
partially
restored
characteristics;
however,
they
remained
lower
original
samples.
effectiveness
also
confirmed
by
reduction
phytotoxicity
samples
solutions.
At
level
contamination
up
150
mL/kg,
solutions
containing
5
g/L
found
effective,
whereas
it
recommended
increase
concentration
g/L.
weight
ratio
solution,
water
1:1:4.
Thus,
prospects
mitigate
negative
impact
demonstrated.
RSC Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(9), P. 2148 - 2161
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Surfactants
are
considered
amphiphilic
substances,
having
excellent
adsorption
and
association
capabilities,
offering
them
the
potential
for
a
variety
of
techniques
designed
to
eliminate
pollution
preserve
natural
world.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
947, P. 174496 - 174496
Published: July 3, 2024
In
the
sub-Saharan
region
of
Africa,
access
to
safe
drinking
water
remains
limited
in
many
countries.
This
study
provides
an
overview
quality
surface
and
groundwater
rural
peri-urban
areas
Madagascar,
Uganda,
Rwanda.
Selected
physico-chemical
parameters,
inorganic
species
(including
ions),
organic
pollution
indicators,
such
as
total
carbon,
non-ionic
surfactants,
cationic
anionic
sum
phenolic
compounds
formaldehyde,
were
analysed.
Principal
component
analysis
was
applied
assess
variability
identify
regional
dependencies.
The
ion
composition
majority
studied
samples
meets
WHO
EU
requirements
for
intended
human
consumption
poses
no
health
risk.
However,
individual
non-cancer-causing
index
nitrates
values
Water
Quality
Index
show
a
possible
threat
ingesting
water.
presence
surfactants
(0.1–0.65
mgL−1),
(0.025–1.76
mgL−1)
formaldehyde
(0.04–0.32
may
also
pose
risk
human,
animal,
aquatic
life.
Additionally,
in-situ
measurements
E.
coli
Total
Coliforms
conducted
during
last
field
campaign
Madagascar
(2022)
revealed
that
all
sources
ranged
from
intermediate
unsafe.
result
calls
urgent
need
enhance
WASH
(water,
sanitation,
hygiene)
services
areas.
both
chemical
microbiological
pollutants
shows
local
authorities
develop
implement
catchment
management
plan
ensure
protection
resources
potential
pollution,
raise
community
awareness
about
impact
activity
on
resources.
New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(16), P. 7655 - 7667
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Wastewater
contains
inorganic
pollutants,
generated
by
industrial
and
domestic
sources,
such
as
heavy
metals,
antibiotics,
chemical
pesticides,
these
pollutants
cause
many
environmental
problems.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(5)
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Abstract
Surfactant‐like
contaminants
(SLCs)
with
distinctive
amphiphilic
structures
have
become
a
global
concern
in
wastewater
due
to
their
toxicity
and
persistency.
Despite
extensive
efforts,
achieving
efficient
selective
SLCs
removal
remains
challenging
because
of
wide
range
molecular
weights
complex
functional
group
compositions.
Superhydrophobic
nanoparticles
can
potentially
tackle
this
challenge
by
targeting
the
long
oleophilic
chains
SLCs.
However,
conventional
contact
angle
measurements
hinder
hydrophobicity
characterization
corresponding
selectivity
research
powder
morphology
nanoparticles.
Herein,
authors
offered
information
regarding
distribution
water
probes
surfaces
proposed
quantitative
approach
based
on
low‐field
nuclear
magnetic
resonance.
Through
synthesizing
superhydrophobic
hydrophilic
polydopamine
nanospheres
similar
morphologies,
adsorption
potential
for
is
systematically
demonstrated.
As
revealed
interaction
mechanisms,
surface
increased
its
affinity
enhancing
hydrophobic
interactions.
modification
achieved
ten
times
capacity
sodium
dodecyl
benzene
sulfonate,
an
exemplified
surfactant,
compared
pristine
By
regulated
self‐polymerization,
are
coated
onto
3D
sponge
enable
from
highly
polluted
leachate
matrices
long‐term
stability
reusability.
