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Achievement of waste sludge deep dehydration under acidic conditions with polydimethyldiallylammonium chloride and ferric chloride: performance and mechanism
The biological treatment of wastewater generates a substantial amount of waste sludge that requires dewatering before final disposal.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 15031-15038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01311E
Enhanced thermal desorption of chlorinated hydrocarbons by nanoscale zero-valent iron: the effect of in situ dechlorination
The thermal desorption of CHs in contaminated soil was enhanced by the in situ dechlorination effect brought by the addition of nZVI.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14254-14262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01077A
Application of cold-adapted microbial agents in soil contaminate remediation: biodegradation mechanisms, case studies, and safety assessments
Analyzed the microorganisms cold-adapted mechanism, and summarized the degradation pathway of nitro-aromatic compounds. Evaluated safety of microbial agents according to the existing application restoration cases under freeze-thaw cycles condition.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12720-12734
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01510J
Freezing-enhanced chlorination of organic pollutants for water treatment
Freezing-accelerated chlorination was observed for different organic pollutants and the chlorine/freezing system shows potential feasibility for water treatment in cold environments.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12218-12224
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00081A
Comprehensive assessment of carbon-, biomaterial- and inorganic-based adsorbents for the removal of the most hazardous heavy metal ions from wastewater
This article is about recoverable adsorbents for the removal of metal-based water contaminants. It presents the role of the homogeneity and heterogeneity of adsorbents, kinetics of adsorption, and the mechanism of the sorption process.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11284-11310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00976B
Medium-temperature calcination and acid pressure leaching extract the Al2O3 from coal gangue: activation mechanism and kinetic analysis
Bauxite is an important strategic resource, and it is facing with the problem of balance between high demand of bauxite ore and low resource of bauxite reserves in China.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11266-11275
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08901K
Cyanoremediation of heavy metals (As(V), Cd(II), Cr(VI), Pb(II)) by live cyanobacteria (Anabaena variabilis, and Synechocystis sp.): an eco-sustainable technology
Cyanoremediation of heavy metals by surface adsorption of live cyanobacteria represents a promising technique for wastewater treatment.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 10452-10463
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00409D
Recent advances in microbial and enzymatic engineering for the biodegradation of micro- and nanoplastics
This review examines the escalating issue of plastic pollution, specifically highlighting the detrimental effects on the environment and human health caused by microplastics and nanoplastics.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9943-9966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00844H
Photocatalytic degradation of drugs and dyes using a maching learning approach
The waste management industry uses an increasing number of mathematical prediction models to accurately forecast the behavior of organic pollutants during catalytic degradation.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9003-9019
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00711E
Bioaccumulation and in vivo tracking of radiolabeled 4-nonylphenol in mice
4-Nonylphenol, an emerging endocrine disruptor, raises health concerns. Radiolabeling and in vivo tracing of 4NP reveal significant tissue accumulation, emphasizing intricate distribution and potential long-term effects for risk assessments.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8578-8582
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08743C
Construction of a new membrane bed biofilm reactor and yttria-stabilized zirconia for removing heavy metal pollutants
We construct a membrane bed biofilm reactor combined with yttria-stabilized zirconia to remove heavy metal Pb from wastewater.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8150-8160
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08262H
Spectraformer: deep learning model for grain spectral qualitative analysis based on transformer structure
This study used portable near-infrared spectroscopy and various preprocessing techniques to explore universal methods. The spectraformer model showed superior performance among the compared machine learning models.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8053-8066
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07708J
New insight into the plastic deformation mechanisms during the SiO2 phase transition process
The removal of lattice impurities is the key to the purification of high-purity quartz (HPQ), especially for the intracell lattice impurities.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6262-6269
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07633D
Optimization and pathway study on destruction of the spent extraction solvent in supercritical water
Sustainable management of spent extraction solvents (SES) is paramount in the nuclear industry.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 5167-5175
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08656A
Effects of simulated acid rain on hydrochemical factors and microbial community structure in red soil aquifers
Acid rain can lower the pH of groundwater and affect its hydrogeochemistry and microbial ecology.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 4482-4491
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08820K
Influence of organic matters on the adsorption–desorption of 1,2-dichloroethane on soil in water and model saturated aquifer
1,2-Dichloroethane (1,2-DCA) is a typical organic chlorinated compound largely utilized in chemical manufacturing and industrial production and also a common pollutant in organically contaminated sites.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 3033-3043
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06568E
Current perspectives, challenges, and future directions in the electrochemical detection of microplastics
Microplastics (5 μm) are a developing threat that contaminate every environmental compartment.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 2134-2158
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06755F
Peroxymonosulfate activation by Fe–Mn Co-doped biochar for carbamazepine degradation
Biochar (BC) modified by Fe@Mn was employed to activate PMS to degrade CBZ in water. The surface of Fe@Mn–BC presented a dense, stalactite-like morphology. The catalyst Fe@Mn–BC had an optimal degradation effect (99%) on CBZ at 100 min.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 1141-1149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06065A
Distribution and toxicity of dihydroxybenzenes in drinking water sources in Nigeria
This study provides, for the first time, data on the distribution and toxicity of catechol (CAT) and hydroquinone (HQ) in drinking water sources from Africa.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 982-994
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA04877B
Study on dechlorination salt characteristics of pickling sludge by a water-washing process
Dechlorination of SHPS by water washing was investigated. Approximately 96–99% of Cl and Na can be removed by water washing. The Fe, Zn, Mn, Ni and other elements are enriched in the FR.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 266-277
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA05451A
Tannic acid promotes the activation of persulfate with Fe(II) for highly efficient trichloroethylene removal
Due to the Fe-TA chelation and the reducibility of tannic acid, the concentration of Fe(II) was effectively regulated and slowly released during the removal process to activate persulfate for continuously releasing reactive species.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 34371-34377
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06004G
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