Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 79 - 92
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
An
increasing
number
of
diseases
caused
by
bacterially
contaminated
substances,
particularly
food,
has
been
observed
in
recent
times.
It
is
notable
that
symptoms
fever,
diarrhea,
and
gastroenteritis
are
prevalent
where
the
presence
Salmonella
likely.
In
planktonic
stage,
does
not
cause
significant
detrimental
effects;
however,
after
irreversible
attachment,
bacterial
cells
form
biofilms
a
major
reason
for
higher
pathogenicity.
These
allow
bacteria
to
survive
on
biotic
abiotic
surfaces
adverse
conditions.
This
article
provides
information
about
formation
under
various
surface
The
mechanistic
approach
disrupting
targeting
several
factors
discussed.
However,
case
studies
have
highlighted
use
antibiotics
combat
different
species.
Identifying
effective
methods
disrupt
could
significantly
reduce
cases
salmonellosis.
Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5, С. 100116 - 100116
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
Graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4)
has
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
its
low
cost,
ease
of
preparation,
high
chemical
stability,
and
non-toxicity.
Nevertheless,
pristine
g-C3N4
faces
challenges
in
simultaneously
achieving
a
broad
absorption
range,
efficient
charge
separation,
strong
redox
capability,
which
hampers
practical
applications.
Recently,
g-C3N4-based
Z-scheme
photocatalysts
have
emerged
as
research
hotspots
owing
their
robust
ability,
effective
carrier
capacity
harness
visible
light
for
degradation
tetracyclines
(TCs)
waters.
This
review
delves
into
the
fundamental
photocatalysis,
application
TCs
pollutants.
The
concludes
with
final
remarks
concise
discussion
on
prospects
photocatalysts.
Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7, С. 100141 - 100141
Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2024
Water
contamination
is
a
global
concern
as
result
of
growing
industrialization
and
urbanization.
Dye
waste
produced
by
numerous
industries
pollutes
the
water,
so
dye-based
wastewater
major
alarm
for
animals,
human
health,
environment.
The
elimination
these
dye
contaminants
from
water
supplies
currently
critical
significant
due
to
dyes'
toxicity
on
humans,
livestock,
plants.
To
remove/degrade
dyes,
various
methods
have
been
investigated,
including
extraction,
absorption,
membrane
separation,
coagulation,
adsorption,
biological
treatment,
advanced
oxidation
process
(AOPs).
Graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4),
captivating
formed
polymer,
has
transformed
an
intriguing
issue
in
AOP
science
because
its
metal-free
advantages
high
sensitivity
light.
Accordingly,
when
AOPs
are
joined
with
g-C3N4,
superb
degradation
occurred.
This
paper
overviewed
g-C3N4-based
discussed
removal.
synergist
effectiveness
mechanisms
behind
catalytic
activity
catalysts
broadly
discussed.
In
meantime,
impacts
pH,
temperature,
dissolved
oxygen,
initial
concentration,
catalyst
dosage,
scavengers
reaction
carried
out
illustrated.
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16, С. 100460 - 100460
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
Microplastics,
small
sized
plastic
particles
having
size
<5
mm
are
formed
through
primary
process
including
production
of
beauty
products,
microbeads
and
microfibres
as
well
secondary
mechanical
weathering,
friction,
aberration
fragmentation
large
plastics.
The
major
sources
microplastics
land-based
ocean-based
sources.
Microplastic
pollution
is
a
serious
concern
due
to
the
persistent,
low
biodegradability
bio-accumulative
behaviour.
Microplastics
can
bioaccumulate
in
food
chain
cause
ecological
human
health
risk.
Hence,
it
important
remove
from
aquatic
ecosystems.
removed
systems
wastewater
series
processes
such
physical,
chemical
biological
treatments.
In
present
articles,
>250
articles
reviewed
collect
information
regarding
various
methods
for
removal
microplastics.
Also,
probable
control
strategies
combat
with
were
assessed.
It
was
concluded
that
recent
water
treatment
efficient
removing
microplastic
pollution.
efficiencies
ranged
between
74
%-99.2
%,
65
%-99.20
%
77
%-100
methods,
respectively.
Among
three
physical
especially
filtration
biochar
most
way
(efficiency
up
100
%)
also
creating
public
awareness,
promoting
reusing,
recycling
reducing,
application
bioplastics
wastes.
This
review
will
be
useful
add
current
knowledge
abatement
pollution,
finding
novel
solution
help
policymakers
implement
effective
cost-efficient
method
microplastics,
find
out
new
reduce,
reuse
recycle
Environmental Pollution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
368, С. 125700 - 125700
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
Plastics
play
a
crucial
role
in
modern
life,
but
improper
use
and
disposal
have
resulted
microplastics
becoming
widespread
the
environment,
raising
significant
concerns
about
both
environment
human
health.
Extensive
research
has
explored
transformation
mechanisms,
bioaccumulation,
ecological
impacts,
health
risks
associated
with
microplastics.
The
present
review
first
analyzes
migration,
transformation,
degradation
pathways
of
on
global
scale,
then
synthesizes
current
knowledge
types,
sources,
migration
soil,
atmosphere,
aquatic
environments,
emphasizing
mechanisms
like
photo-aging
microbial
degradation,
detailing
their
impacts.
Additionally,
this
examines
gaps
identifies
critical
areas
needing
further
study,
such
as
key
control
points
microplastic
processes
underlying
to
populations.
aim
is
provide
comprehensive
reference
for
advancing
pollution
control,
protection
efforts,
risk
assessment
frameworks.
The
rapidly
growing
population
increases
the
consumption
of
food,
consequently
raising
demand
for
packaging
materials
that
ensure
safety
from
contamination
and
have
a
prolonged
shelf
life.
Fruit
vegetable
products,
which
are
rich
in
nutrients,
can
suffer
post-harvest
deterioration,
but
these
issues
be
mitigated
with
effective
packaging.
However,
most
fruits
vegetables
made
plastic,
often
becomes
pollutant
after
initial
use.
disposal
plastic
is
challenging
poses
significant
environmental
harm.
Therefore,
it
essential
to
develop
food
more
suitable
environmentally
friendly
substances,
such
as
biodegradable
or
natural
polymers.
study
aimed
synthesize
biopolymer
nanocomposite
films
using
chitosan
polymer,
combined
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
orange
peel
powder
(OPP)
produce
reliable
material.
Nanoscale
ZnO
was
already
recognised
"generally
safe"
use
polymeric
films.
OPP,
addition
being
promising
organic
filler
candidate,
offers
several
advantages
like
improve
photodegradability,
polymer
matrix's,
recyclable
eminence,
ecological
economical
sustainability.
structural
features
fine
ZnO,
were
assessed
X-ray
diffraction
analysis
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
used
identify
presence
various
functional
groups
formulated
We
also
reported
thickness,
mechanical
properties,
water
absorption
capacity,
stability
at
room
temperature,
biodegradation
tests
optimized
OPP@CS-ZnO-based
This
film
effectively
utilized
fruit-
vegetable-based
products.
Additionally,
ensures
novel
packaging,
minimizes
contributes
an
eco-friendly
environment.
