Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(42), P. 18496 - 18507
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
are
rapidly
evolving
but
still
lack
well-established
protocols
for
reliably
identifying
oxidative
reactive
species
(ORSs).
This
Perspective
presents
both
the
radical
and
nonradical
ORSs
that
have
been
identified
or
proposed,
along
with
extensive
controversies
surrounding
mechanisms.
Conventional
identification
tools,
such
as
quenchers,
probes,
spin
trappers,
might
be
inadequate
analytical
demands
of
systems
in
which
multiple
coexist,
often
yielding
misleading
results.
Therefore,
challenges
these
complex,
short-lived,
transient
must
fully
acknowledged.
Refining
methods
is
necessary,
supported
by
rigorous
experiments
innovative
paradigms,
particularly
through
kinetic
analysis
based
on
situ
spectroscopic
techniques
multiple-probe
strategies.
To
demystify
complex
ORSs,
future
efforts
should
made
to
develop
advanced
tools
strategies
enhance
mechanism
understanding.
In
addition,
integrating
real-world
conditions
into
experimental
designs
will
establish
a
reliable
framework
fundamental
studies,
providing
more
accurate
insights
effectively
guiding
design
AOPs.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
56(1), P. 13 - 29
Published: Dec. 21, 2021
Increasing
chemical
pollution
of
aquatic
environments
is
a
growing
concern
with
global
relevance.
A
large
number
organic
chemicals
are
termed
as
"micropollutants"
due
to
their
low
concentrations,
and
long-term
exposure
micropollutants
may
pose
considerable
risks
organisms
human
health.
In
recent
decades,
numerous
treatment
methods
technologies
have
been
proposed
remove
in
water,
typically
several
were
chosen
target
pollutants
evaluate
removal
efficiencies.
However,
it
often
unclear
whether
toxicity
occurrence
levels
frequencies
enable
them
contribute
significantly
the
overall
environments.
This
review
intends
answer
an
important
lingering
question:
Which
or
class
deserve
more
attention
globally
should
be
removed
higher
priority?
Different
risk-based
prioritization
approaches
used
address
this
question.
The
risk
quotient
(RQ)
method
was
found
feasible
approach
prioritize
scale
its
relatively
simple
assessment
procedure
extensive
use.
total
83
case
studies
using
RQ
past
decade
compiled,
473
compounds
that
selected
by
screening
3466
three
broad
classes
(pharmaceuticals
personal
care
products
(PPCPs),
pesticides,
industrial
chemicals)
(RQ
>
0.01).
To
determine
importance,
we
propose
surrogate,
is,
weighted
average
(WARQ).
WARQ
integrates
intensity
frequency
achieve
comprehensive
priority
determination.
Through
metadata
analysis,
recommend
ranked
list
53
micropollutants,
including
36
PPCPs
(e.g.,
sulfamethoxazole
ibuprofen),
seven
pesticides
heptachlor
diazinon),
10
perfluorooctanesulfonic
acid
4-nonylphenol)
for
management
remediation
efforts.
One
caveat
importance
does
not
consider
transformation
(including
disinfection
byproducts)
new
forms
antibiotic
resistance
genes
microplastics),
directly
applicable
specific
region
country.
Also,
needs
mentioning
there
might
no
best
toward
question,
hopefully
can
act
small
step
better
answer.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 50 - 75
Published: Dec. 17, 2020
Large-scale
membrane
technology
has
been
widely
implemented
and
rapidly
growing
for
roughly
40
years.
However,
considering
its
entire
life
cycle,
there
are
aspects
being
characterized
by
low
sustainability,
this
industry
certainly
cannot
be
defined
as
green.
In
the
manufacturing
process,
raw
materials
mainly
rely
on
nonbiodegradable
petroleum-based
polymers
hazardous
solvents.
These
thus
associated
with
energy
crisis
disposal
burdens
at
end
of
their
lifetime,
they
pose
risks
to
workers
environment.
Therefore,
biobased
green
solvents
should
employed
within
preparation
process
replace
traditional
ones.
Moreover,
wastewater
generated
from
fabrication
processes
contains
an
important
amount
organic
efficiently
treated
or
recycled
before
discharge.
The
application
artificial
intelligence
in
use
can
also
improve
efficiency
significantly.
Finally,
a
large
number
spent
elements
reused
recovered,
rather
than
landfilled.
This
review
critically
evaluates
recent
advances
methods
sustainability
technology,
specifically
emphasizing
progresses
made,
regard
above
aspects.
analyzes
needs
transformations
light
circular
economy.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(17), P. 10584 - 10640
Published: Aug. 2, 2023
Exposure
to
environmental
organic
pollutants
has
triggered
significant
ecological
impacts
and
adverse
health
outcomes,
which
have
been
received
substantial
increasing
attention.
The
contribution
of
unidentified
chemical
components
is
considered
as
the
most
knowledge
gap
in
understanding
combined
effects
pollutant
mixtures.
To
address
this
issue,
remarkable
analytical
breakthroughs
recently
made.
In
review,
basic
principles
on
recognition
are
overviewed.
Complementary
methodologies
(i.e.,
quantitative
structure–activity
relationship
prediction,
mass
spectrometric
nontarget
screening,
effect-directed
analysis)
experimental
platforms
briefly
described.
stages
technique
development
and/or
essential
parts
workflow
for
each
then
reviewed.
Finally,
plausible
paths
applications
future
screening
methods,
interdisciplinary
techniques
achieving
toxicant
identification,
burgeoning
strategies
risk
assessment
cocktails
discussed.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: July 28, 2022
Abstract
Chemical
pollution
threatens
human
health
and
ecosystem
sustainability.
Persistent
organic
pollutants
(POPs)
like
per-
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS)
are
expensive
to
clean
up
once
emitted.
Innovative
synergistic
strategies
urgently
needed,
yet
process
integration
cost-effectiveness
remain
challenging.
An
in-situ
PFAS
remediation
system
is
developed
employ
a
plant-derived
biomimetic
nano-framework
achieve
highly
efficient
adsorption
subsequent
fungal
biotransformation
synergistically.
The
multiple
component
framework
presented
as
Renewable
Artificial
Plant
for
In-situ
Microbial
Environmental
Remediation
(RAPIMER).
RAPIMER
exhibits
high
capacity
the
compounds
diverse
capability
toward
co-contaminants.
Subsequently,
provides
substrates
contaminants
in
situ
bioremediation
via
fungus
Irpex
lacteus
promotes
detoxification.
arises
from
cheap
lignocellulosic
sources,
enabling
broader
impact
on
sustainability
means
low-cost
pollutant
remediation.
