Journal of Water and Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(9), P. 1704 - 1724
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
adsorption
of
trihalomethanes
(THMs)
from
drinking
water
was
investigated
in
the
current
study
through
comparison
studies
kaolinite
and
ZnO@kaolinite
nanocomposites.
clay
structural
network's
successful
immobilization
on
zincite
hexagonal
structure
ZnO
nanoparticles’
lattice
layers
verified
by
SEM/EDX
analysis.
Under
optimum
conditions,
maximum
removal
THMs
achieved
nanocomposites
after
60
min.
performance
greater
than
that
because
former
had
a
larger
surface
area
latter.
Freundlich
isotherm
model
best
matched
experimental
data,
which
also
reveals
existence
multilayer
diverse
with
greatest
correlation
(R2
=
0.956
0.954,
respectively)
for
both
nanoadsorbents
using
pseudo-first-order
(PFO),
pseudo-second-order
(PSO),
mixed
1,
2-order
(MFSO),
intraparticle
diffusion
(IPD)
models.
mechanism
adsorb
onto
examined.
This
revealed
film
were
involved
process.
Kaolinite
can
be
used
treatment
to
remove
due
their
great
recyclable
reusable
properties,
even
six
cycles.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(4), P. 973 - 973
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Electrochromic
(EC)
technology
has
become
one
of
the
smart
technologies
with
most
potential
for
development
and
application
at
this
stage.
Based
on
electrochromic
devices
(ECDs),
shown
extraordinary
in
fields
windows,
display
devices,
sensing
systems.
With
optimization
iteration
various
core
components
ECDs,
electrolyte
layer,
a
key
component,
evolved
from
its
initial
liquid
state
to
quasi-solid
solid
state.
As
driven
by
increasing
demands,
trend
indicates
that
all-solid-state,
transparent
electrolytes
will
likely
future
form
layer.
Recently,
ionic
(IL)-based
field
electrochromism
attracted
lot
attention
due
their
ability
bring
outstanding
EC
cycling
stability,
thermal
wider
operating
voltage
range
they
are
regarded
as
new
generation
materials
application.
Although
compared
conventional
electrolytes,
IL-based
have
characteristics
high
price,
viscosity,
low
conductivity,
still
considered
promising
applications.
However,
so
far,
there
been
lack
comprehensive
analysis
reports
“Research
progress
liquid-based
devices”
within
field.
In
article,
research
ECDs
be
summarized
three
perspectives:
liquid,
quasi-solid,
The
directions
discussed.
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 1349 - 1368
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
As
the
volume
of
e-waste
continues
to
rise,
it
is
crucial
sustainably
manage
printed
circuit
boards
(PCBs)
and
their
valuable
metal
components.
PCBs
are
ubiquitous
in
modern
society,
powering
a
variety
electronic
devices.
The
resource
crisis
imperative
for
low-carbon
circular
economy
have
accelerated
development
recycling
technology.
High-value
discarded
represent
vital
component
e-waste.
However,
deemed
hazardous
ecosystem
due
presence
heavy
metals
brominated
organic
polymers.
Thus,
from
not
only
strategic
necessity
fostering
green
ecological
civilisation
but
also
guarantee
ensuring
safe
supply
mineral
resources.
This
comprehensive
review
gives
profound
details
PCBs,
performance
advances
latest
chemical
recovery
methods.
Reviewing
processes,
we
explored
application
diverse
leaching
agents,
including
ionic
liquids
(ILs),
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs),
acids
amino
acids.
These
were
assessed
terms
efficiencies,
most
them
demonstrated
excellent
performance.
role
optimising
parameters
such
as
concentration,
oxidants,
pH,
particle
size,
solid-to-liquid
ratios
(S/L),
temperature,
contact
time
underscored,
offering
insights
into
achieving
sustainable
PCB
practices.
Most
these
recent
methods
successfully
extracted
base
(Cu,
Fe,
Zn,
Sn,
etc.),
well
precious
(Au
Ag),
efficiencies
exceeding
90.0%.
Interestingly,
effectiveness
can
compete
with
that
traditional
hydrometallurgical
Chemistry Africa,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(7), P. 3565 - 3578
Published: May 20, 2024
Abstract
The
global
demand
for
cleaner
and
more
sustainable
energy
sources
has
stimulated
extensive
research
into
advanced
technologies
sulfur
removal
from
fossil
fuels.
Sulphur
compounds
in
fuels
contribute
to
air
pollution,
acid
rain,
environmental
degradation,
underscoring
the
urgency
of
efficient
desulfurisation
methods.
Deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
have
emerged
as
environmentally
friendly
candidates
sulphur
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advancements
utilising
DESs
processes,
highlighting
their
economically
viable
features.
manuscript
begins
with
introduction
pressing
need
clean
It
also
emphasises
unique
properties
DESs,
such
low
toxicity,
biodegradability,
tunability,
making
them
well-suited
extraction.
A
brief
discussion
on
classification
synthesis
contextualises
review.
Additionally,
effects
environment
is
presented.
systematically
categorises
used
five
distinct
groups:
containing
transition
metal
salts,
sulfones,
glycols,
aromatic
compounds,
organic
acids.
Each
category
thoroughly
discussed,
examining
respective
applications
effectiveness
processes.
Towards
end,
addresses
current
challenges
prospects
field,
including
scaling
up
DES-based
processes
enhancing
efficiency
through
catalysts
synergistic
approaches.
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