Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(18), С. 2616 - 2616
Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2024
Composite
track-etched
membranes
(CTeMs)
emerged
as
a
versatile
and
high-performance
class
of
materials,
combining
the
precise
pore
structures
traditional
(TeMs)
with
enhanced
functionalities
integrated
nanomaterials.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
synthesis,
functionalization,
applications
CTeMs.
By
incorporating
functional
phases
such
metal
nanoparticles
conductive
nanostructures,
CTeMs
exhibit
improved
performance
in
various
domains.
In
environmental
remediation,
effectively
capture
decompose
pollutants,
offering
both
separation
detoxification.
sensor
technology,
they
have
potential
to
provide
high
sensitivity
selectivity,
essential
for
accurate
detection
medical
applications.
For
energy
storage,
may
be
promising
enhancing
ion
transport,
flexibility,
mechanical
stability,
addressing
key
issues
battery
supercapacitor
performance.
Biomedical
benefit
from
versality
CTeMs,
potentially
supporting
advanced
drug
delivery
systems
tissue
engineering
scaffolds.
Despite
their
numerous
advantages,
challenges
remain
fabrication
scalability
requiring
sophisticated
techniques
meticulous
optimization.
Future
research
directions
include
development
cost-effective
production
methods
exploration
new
materials
further
enhance
capabilities
underscores
transformative
across
highlights
need
continued
innovation
fully
realize
benefits.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(6), С. 2699 - 2751
Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
circular
economy
requires
advanced
methods
to
recycle
waste
matter
such
as
ammonia,
which
can
be
further
used
a
fuel
and
precursor
of
numerous
value-added
chemicals.
Here,
we
review
for
the
recovery
ammonia
from
wastewater
with
emphasis
on
biological
physicochemical
techniques,
their
applications.
Biological
techniques
involve
nitrification,
denitrification,
anammox
processes
use
membrane
bioreactors.
Physicochemical
comprise
adsorption,
filtration,
ion
exchange,
chemical
precipitation,
stripping,
electrochemical
oxidation,
photocatalytic
bioelectrochemical
systems,
hybrid
systems.
We
found
that
nitrification
in
bioreactors
stand
out
cost-effectiveness,
reduced
sludge
production,
energy
efficiency.
struvite
precipitation
is
an
efficient,
environmentally
friendly,
recyclable
method
removal.
Membrane
systems
are
promising
recovery,
nutrient
concentration,
treatment,
applications
fertilizer
production
water
purification.
Overall,
nitrogen
removal
ranges
28
100%,
9
100%.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(3), С. 508 - 508
Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025
Recovered
ammonia,
extracted
from
waste
streams
such
as
industrial
leachates
and
organic
waste,
represents
a
unique
opportunity
to
harness
sustainable,
carbon-free
energy
resource.
This
paper
focuses
on
the
potential
of
ammonia
recovered
emphasizing
its
role
critical
element
in
transition
low-carbon
economy.
Integrating
into
systems
enables
industries
reduce
dependence
conventional
production,
lower
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
advance
circular
economy
practices.
The
study
reviews
advanced
technologies
for
recovering
well
application
combustion
processes
fuel
cells.
Particular
emphasis
is
placed
optimizing
minimize
nitrogen
oxide
(NOx)
emissions
utilizing
direct
cells
hydrogen
generation
Challenges
associated
with
scaling
recovery
integrating
existing
infrastructures
are
critically
examined.
By
providing
an
in-depth
assessment
environmental
economic
benefits
using
source,
this
highlights
decarbonize
sectors
transportation,
industry,
power
generation.
Property Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
Purpose
The
increasing
energy
consumption
in
residential
buildings
poses
significant
challenges
to
sustainability,
economic
efficiency,
and
environmental
health.
Despite
the
availability
of
numerous
energy-saving
strategies,
their
adoption
remains
inconsistent
due
various
barriers
such
as
cost,
awareness
technical
limitations.
This
paper
aims
assess
strategies
mitigating
high
buildings.
Design/methodology/approach
study
adopted
a
quantitative
research
methodology.
A
carefully
developed
questionnaire
was
distributed
group
20
Delphi
experts
collect
data.
These
possess
extensive
experience
areas
use,
management
savings.
also
issued
end
users
gather
collected
data
were
analyzed
using
descriptive
analysis.
Findings
results
indicate
strong
preference
for
certain
measures,
with
energy-efficient
appliances,
occupant
behavior
adjustments
heating,
ventilation
air
conditioning
(HVAC)
system
upgrades
emerging
most
frequently
strategies.
Measures
installing
smart
thermostats
windows
ranked
highly,
reflecting
perceived
effectiveness
reducing
consumption.
However,
like
weatherizing
power
strips
less
implemented,
suggesting
lower
prioritization
or
adoption.
findings
further
emphasize
importance
HVAC-related
maintenance
upgrades,
highlighted
by
top
rankings
frequent
while
simpler
actions,
insulation
turning
off
lights,
despite
potential
Research
limitations/implications
study’s
limitations
include
reliance
on
self-reported
data,
bias
participant
responses
lack
consideration
contextual
factors
regional
climate,
socioeconomic
conditions
technological
access
that
may
influence
measures.
Originality/value
is
distinctive
its
integration
method
questionnaires
holistically
evaluate
measures
excessive
use
structures.
By
integrating
expert
consensus
empirical
from
diverse
contexts,
it
provides
comprehensive
nuanced
understanding
effective
practices.
