Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Synthesis
and
catalytic
application
of
polymeric-based
nanocomposites
are
important
subjects
among
researchers
due
to
their
high
lipophilicity
as
well
chemical
mechanical
stability.
In
the
present
work,
a
novel
nanocomposite
material
involving
ionic
liquid
high-density
polyethylene
supported
tungstate
(PE/IL-WO
4
=
)
is
synthesized,
characterized
its
investigated.
The
coacervation
method
was
used
incorporate
1-methyl-3-octylimidazolium
bromide
([MOIm]
[Br])
in
polyethylene,
resulting
PE/IL
composite.
Subsequently,
anchored
on
give
PE/IL-WO
catalyst.
PXRD,
FT-IR,
EDX,
TGA,
SEM
analyses
were
characterize
This
demonstrated
efficiency
synthesis
bioactive
tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthen-11-ones
under
green
conditions.
recoverability
leching
tests
performed
investigate
stability
durability
designed
catalyst
applied
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 6, 2025
The
significance
of
micro/nanorobotics
in
environmental
water
governance
is
underscored
by
the
escalating
challenge
pollution,
demanding
innovative
solutions
for
efficient
and
selective
pollutant
removal.
These
tiny
yet
powerful
devices,
with
their
ability
to
detect,
capture,
degrade
pollutants,
signify
a
groundbreaking
shift
from
traditional
treatment
methods
more
precise,
efficient,
sustainable
approaches.
This
review
delineates
advancements
micro/nanorobotics,
emphasizing
diverse
propulsion
mechanisms
functionalities
tailored
specific
tasks,
including
degradation
microplastics,
organic
inactivation
harmful
microorganisms.
With
focus
on
integration
photocatalytic,
magnetic,
self‐propelled
capabilities,
text
highlights
potential
these
robots
revolutionize
processes.
Furthermore,
it
acknowledges
challenges
faced
scalability,
cost‐effectiveness,
compatibility,
urging
future
research
toward
developing
adaptable,
eco‐friendly,
robotic
systems.
not
only
elucidates
current
but
also
charts
course
where
intelligent,
dynamically
controlled
systems
become
central
management,
offering
crucial
insights
guiding
next
wave
innovations
field.
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
There
exist
two
distinct
pathways
for
the
migration
and
conversion
of
organic
pollutants
in
natural
water,
namely
degradation
polymerization.
From
perspective
carbon
cycle
water
purification
process,
compared
with
pollutants,
oxidative
polymerization
could
directly
convert
matter
into
solid
polymers,
which
can
not
only
realize
recovery
but
also
solve
problem
high
energy
consumption
emissions
degradation,
demonstrating
its
great
potential
development
application.
Here,
we
summarize
nature
polymerization
pollutants
transport-based
techniques,
focusing
on
principles
reaction,
pollutant
pathways,
catalytic
methods
catalysts.
For
first
time
elaborated
ROS
electron
transfer
as
core
reaction
mechanism.
Finally,
current
problems
challenges
are
highlighted
future
research
goals
trends
pollution
discussed.
This
concludes
that,
from
migration,
has
significant
advantages
over
terms
reducing
chemical
inputs
CO2
emissions,
achieving
efficient
removal
refractory
recovering
carbon,
thus
a
highly
competitive
application
neutrality
remediation
(such
concentrations
industrial
wastewater).
However,
growing
applications
treatment
technologies
inextricably
linked
to
substantial
quantity
preliminary
basic
research,
hence
critical
need
related
work.
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Recent
research
on
the
electrocatalytic
CO2
reduction
reaction
(eCO2RR)
has
garnered
significant
attention
given
its
capability
to
address
environmental
issues
associated
with
emissions
while
harnessing
clean
energy
produce
high-value-added
products.
Compared
C1
products,
C2+
products
provide
greater
densities
and
are
highly
sought
after
as
chemical
feedstocks.
However,
formation
of
C-C
bond
is
challenging
due
competition
H-H
C-H
bonds.
Therefore,
elevate
selectivity
yield
fuels,
it
essential
develop
more
advanced
electrocatalysts
optimize
design
electrochemical
cell
configurations.
Of
materials
investigated
for
CO2RR,
Cu-based
stand
out
their
wide
availability,
affordability,
compatibility.
Moreover,
catalysts
exhibit
promising
capabilities
in
adsorption
activation,
facilitating
compounds
via
coupling.
This
review
examines
recent
both
cells
electroreduction
compounds,
introducing
core
principles
eCO2RR
pathways
involved
generating
A
key
focus
categorization
catalyst
designs,
including
defect
engineering,
surface
modification,
nanostructure
tandem
catalysis.
By
analyzing
studies
catalysts,
we
aim
elucidate
mechanisms
behind
enhanced
compounds.
Additionally,
various
types
electrolytic
discussed.
Lastly,
prospects
limitations
utilizing
highlighted
future
research.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 2448 - 2448
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Remediated
water
reuse
is
becoming
vital
for
sustainable
management,
reducing
the
strain
on
freshwater
resources,
particularly
in
agriculture
and
industrial
activities.
Behind
application
irrigating
crops
processes,
treated
should
be
employed
indirect
direct
potable
use.
In
latter
case,
traditional
approaches
to
wastewater
treatment
have
been
found
inefficient,
especially
concerning
biological
contamination,
persistent
organic
pollutants
(POPs)
and/or
contaminants
of
emerging
concern
(CECs).
Given
that,
according
its
origin
foreseen
use,
each
needs
a
specific
treatment.
A
plethora
new
or
improved
materials,
combinations
different
treatments
check
analyses
are
continuously
developed
tested
at
laboratory
scale,
first,
necessary
but
not
sufficient,
step
towards
solution.
Various
innovative
were
pilot
reduced
number
procedures
applied
full
resulting
significant
production
remediated
desired
quality.
The
present
review
focuses
most
recent
outcomes
obtained
from
remediation
both
scales
discusses
gaps
which
still
hinder
exploitation
solutions
advancements
real-scale
application.
In
the
present
scenario
of
energy
scarcity
around
world
and
current
geopolitical
tensions
have
pushed
scientific
community
for
green
renewable
sources.
Hunt
sustainability
has
tossed
Bio-electrochemical
systems
bioenergy.
These
wide
applications
ranging
from
wastewater
treatment
to
bio-energy
production.
The
chapter
explores
advancements
in
field
polymeric
composites,
their
roles
various
bioenergy
applications.
materials
are
explored
as
electrode
attachment
biofilm
over
them,
electron
transportation
different
end
products
at
cathode.
Also,
these
composites
play
a
crucial
role
proton
exchange
membranes
also
anti-fouling
agent
membranes.
This
discusses
Polymeric
composites-based
BES
treatment,
waste
management,
contaminants
removal,
etc.
