Advanced Materials Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
the
surface‐dominant
nature
of
electrokinetic
ion
transport
in
confined
geometries,
ionic
currents
nanofluidic
channels
are
fundamentally
governed
by
interfacial
chemistry
constituent
substrates.
In
this
work,
intrinsic
coupling
between
charge‐regulated
oxide
surfaces
and
local
changes
concentration
pH
induced
during
operation
bipolar
diodes
is
numerically
explored.
Using
a
heterogeneous
SiO
2
‐Al
O
3
nanochannel
as
representative
example,
field‐dependent
accumulation
depletion
effects
shown
have
marked
effect
on
surface
resulting
charge
density
amphoteric
Al
particular.
While
tends
remain
relatively
indifferent
presence
an
applied
potential
due
its
low
point
zero
(PZC),
comparatively
high
PZC
renders
it
much
more
susceptible
extent
events
which
drive
localized
changes.
Including
models
can
be
necessary
capture
true
behavior
real‐world
devices;
comparison
with
fixed‐charge
model
demonstrates
that
only
fully
coupled
quantitatively
reproduce
reported
experimental
current
measurements
nanochannels,
limiting
revealed
stem
from
surface‐to‐bulk
coupling.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2024
Herein,
we
explore
the
holistic
integration
of
magnetite-based
photocatalysts
and
techno-economic
analysis
(TEA)
as
a
sustainable
approach
in
wastewater
treatment
aligned
with
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
While
considerable
attention
has
been
devoted
to
photocatalytic
dye
degradation,
nexus
between
these
processes
considerations
remains
relatively
unexplored.
The
review
comprehensively
examines
fundamental
characteristics
photocatalysts,
encompassing
synthesis
methods,
composition,
unique
properties.
It
investigates
their
efficacy
addressing
homogeneous
heterogeneous
aspects
while
discussing
strategies
optimize
photodegradation
efficiency,
including
curbing
electron-hole
recombination
mitigating
scavenging
effects
interference
by
ions
humic
acid.
Moreover,
management
are
examined,
focusing
on
reusability
regeneration
post-dye
removal,
along
potential
for
reusing
treated
relevant
industrial
applications.
From
perspective,
study
evaluates
financial
feasibility
deploying
treatment,
correlating
reduced
pollution
marketing
water
social,
economic,
environmental
objectives.
By
advocating
TEA,
this
paper
contributes
insights
into
scalable
profitable
practices.
underscores
alignment
practices
SDGs,
emphasizing
comprehensive
managing
ways
that
meet
environmental,
societal
Chemical Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
843, P. 141190 - 141190
Published: March 12, 2024
Electrolytes
are
central
to
life
and
technology
but
lack
complete
understanding.
Recent
experiments
with
highly
concentrated
electrolytes
have
revealed
electrostatic
decay
lengths
orders
of
magnitude
larger
than
those
predicted
by
theory
simulation.
This
phenomenon,
dubbed
'anomalous
underscreening'
its
origin
is
still
a
comprehensive
Herein
we
provide
perspective
over
recent
developments
in
this
field
discuss
phenomena
that,
while
potentially
pertinent
electrolyte
underscreening,
yet
be
fully
explored
-
i.e.
the
'known-unknowns'
underscreening
electrolytes.
Geoderma,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
443, P. 116800 - 116800
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Although
phytate
is
the
most
abundant
organic
P
compound
in
soil,
its
sorption
makes
it
poorly
bioavailable
through
enzymatic
hydrolysis.
The
sustainable
use
of
resource
agriculture
will
require
improving
supply
to
plants
from
forms.
To
this
end,
further
knowledge
on
dynamics
phytates
soil
necessary,
particularly
alkaline
soils.
This
work
aimed
study
factors
that
control
and
hydrolysis
by
phytases
soils
how
affects
other
forms
present
soil.
Methods
A
experiment
was
carried
out
using
six
with
basic
pH.
Subsequently,
two
(from
Aspergillus
niger
Bacillus
subtilis)
remaining
solution
extracted
assessed.
Results
Phytate
rapidly
sorbed
an
estimated
maximum
603
mg
kg−1
at
360
min.
positively
correlated
carbonates,
crystalline
Fe
oxides,
C,
pH,
electrical
conductivity
adsorption
promoted
release
inorganic
less
affinity
for
sorbent
surfaces.
For
P,
more
evident
a
low
oxide
content,
while
increased
carbonates
clay
content.
Most
adsorbed
not
NaOH,
high
carbonate
reveals
significant
portion
can
be
bound
precipitated
as
metal
phytates,
or
desorbed
oxides.
insights
gained
research
contribute
increasing
our
understanding
cycling
properties
influence
these
