Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8, С. 100476 - 100476
Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2023
Efficient
biological
processes
are
crucial
for
minimizing
contaminant
levels
in
aquatic
environments.
We
present
a
systematic
review
of
studies
related
to
emerging
contaminants,
metabolic
modes,
and
remediation
associated
with
the
genus
Chlorella.
Relevant
published
from
2018
2023
were
included.
The
potential
Chlorella
remove
organic
contaminants
water
bodies
or
wastewater
mixotrophic
mode,
using
bioadsorption,
bioaccumulation,
biodegradation,
has
been
recognized.
Among
them,
pyrenoidosa,
vulgaris
several
strains
sp.
Were
highlighted
as
it
can
removal
various
carbon
sources.
also
reveals
that
phycoremediation
technology
effectively
prospects
enhancement
since
high
rates
already
found
isolated
consortial
species
much
research
still
be
conducted
recognize
molecules
body
care
products,
veterinary
drugs,
multiple
residues,
new
medications,
cleaner
others.
Nanomaterials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(6), С. 1061 - 1061
Опубликована: Март 15, 2023
Nowadays,
there
is
an
extensive
production
and
use
of
plastic
materials
for
different
industrial
activities.
These
plastics,
either
from
their
primary
sources
or
through
own
degradation
processes,
can
contaminate
ecosystems
with
micro-
nanoplastics.
Once
in
the
aquatic
environment,
these
microplastics
be
basis
adsorption
chemical
pollutants,
favoring
that
pollutants
disperse
more
quickly
environment
affect
living
beings.
Due
to
lack
information
on
adsorption,
three
machine
learning
models
(random
forest,
support
vector
machine,
artificial
neural
network)
were
developed
predict
microplastic/water
partition
coefficients
(log
Kd)
using
two
approximations
(based
number
input
variables).
The
best-selected
present,
general,
correlation
above
0.92
query
phase,
which
indicates
types
could
used
rapid
estimation
absorption
organic
contaminants
microplastics.
Water,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(3), С. 446 - 446
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
Natural
Organic
Matter
(NOM)
in
water
arises
from
decomposed
plant
and
animal
matter
is
ubiquitous
drinking
sources.
The
variation
NOM
concentrations
characteristics,
influenced
by
events
like
floods
droughts,
plays
a
crucial
role
treatment
efficiency
quality
received
the
public.
For
example,
increased
necessitate
higher
levels
of
coagulants
disinfectants,
leads
to
formation
disinfection
by-products
(DBPs),
key
biofilm
development.
When
considering
impacts
NOM,
it
not
only
presence
or
concentration
but
makeup
proportion
varying
sub-groups
which
can
impact
quality.
Formation
DBPs,
corrosion
scaling,
pollutant
transport,
aesthetic
deterioration,
growth
are
dependent
on
relative
composition
within
distribution
system.
Although
characteristics
well
studied
during
treatment,
residual
systems
have
less
attention.
In
particular,
clear,
due
roles
sub-groups,
that
greater
consideration
needed.
This
paper
reviews
broad
implications
for
explores
challenges
opportunities
characterization
systems.
Furthermore,
influence
premise
plumbing
examined.
review
highlights
necessity
precise
real-time
monitoring,
aiming
strengthen
system
resilience.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(9), С. 3947 - 3961
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2024
The
problem
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
the
environment
has
been
an
emerging
concern
to
world
recent
times.
This
is
because
migration
MPs
identified
as
deleterious
culprits
entire
ecosystem
and
by
extension
may
cause
a
decrease
life
expectancy
quality
humans,
fauna,
flora.
threat
seriously
militating
against
continuous
existence
well-being
ecosystem.
Therefore,
this
research
attempts
provide
solution
global
through
application
amino-functionalized
zeolite
series/phosphoric
acid-coffee
waste
biochar
(AFZ)
for
removal
polystyrene
solutions,
drinking
water,
wastewater.
Findings
from
showed
that
AFZ
removed
4.78
4.85
mg
g–1
solutions
at
20
50
°C,
respectively.
was
achieved
combination
chemisorption
physisorption
mechanisms
via
hydrophobic
interactions
between
π-electrons
sp2
carbon
orbital
π–π
aromatic
moieties
electrostatic
attraction
MPs,
Surface
characterization
before
after
its
uptake
revealed
functional
such
C–H,
C–O,
C=C,
N–H,
Al–O,
Si–O
majorly
responsible
adsorption
process.
Hence,
potential
treat
MP-contaminated
water
Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2024
Plastic
pollutants
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
biggest
environmental
concerns
in
recent
times.
The
potential
hazards
arise
from
presence
additives
within
microplastics
(MPs),
which
can
leach
into
environment.
These
serve
a
multitude
purposes,
resulting
diverse
range
compounds
used
plastic
formulation.
elements
are
commonly
integrated
molding
processes
to
enhance
usability,
optimize
material
performance,
and
reduce
costs.
Throughout
lifespan
plastics,
there
exists
for
release
unpolymerized
monomers
(sometimes
more
toxic)
that
not
chemically
bound
polymers;
these
pose
risks
environment
and,
ultimately,
human
well-being.
Assessing
impact
MPs
on
life
requires
determining
precise
chemical
composition
level
exposure
additives.
Phthalates
flame
retardants
currently
focus
extensive
examination
due
their
widespread
Following
closely
behind
stabilizers
antioxidants,
also
undergoing
evaluation.
Chemical
like
hexabromocyclododecanes
(HBCDs)
polybrominated
diphenyl
ethers
(PBDEs)
possess
characteristics
such
persistence,
bioaccumulation,
toxicity.
understanding
ecotoxicological
implications
discharge
primary
materials
remains
limited
at
present.
current
state
issues
concerning
regulations
transparency
regarding
additive
chemicals
is
marked
by
significant
lack
openness
clarity.
It
paramount
thoroughly
comprehend
assess
ecosystems
face
leaching,
degradation,
eventual
fate
when
plastics
released
Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3(2)
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024
Carbon-based
adsorbents,
such
as
graphene,
graphene
oxide
(GO),
activated
carbon/biochar
(AC/BC),
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs),
metal-modified
carbon,
and
fly
ash,
are
garnering
increasing
attention
due
to
their
exceptional
structural
properties,
enabling
potential
effectiveness
in
removing
microplastics
nano-plastics
(MPs/NPs)
from
aqueous
solutions.
A
key
attribute
contributing
the
efficacy
of
these
adsorbents
addressing
MPs/NPs
is
flexibly
tunable
surface
properties.
To
advance
applicability
functionalized
context
removal,
it
necessary
highlight
interactions
with
environments.
The
review
commences
by
outlining
main
adsorption
mechanisms.
Subsequently,
behavior
different
types
on
carbon-based
analyzed
how
factors
influence
performance
examined.
Finally,
concludes
offering
insights
into
prospective
avenues
for
future
research
concerning
functional
removal.
