Themed collection Topic Collection: Wastewater Treatment
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Fabrication of biodegradable fibrous systems employing electrospinning technology for effluent treatment
The fabrication of biopolymer fibers through electrospinning technology with the elucidation of the adsorption and biodegradation mechanism of the employed electrospun biopolymer fibers in wastewater treatment for the removal of toxic entities.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 368-396
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00244B
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Application of neural network in metal adsorption using biomaterials (BMs): a review
ANN models for predicting wastewater treatment efficacy of biomaterial adsorbents.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 11-38
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00200K
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Environmental persistence, detection, and mitigation of endocrine disrupting contaminants in wastewater treatment plants – a review with a focus on tertiary treatment technologies
Endocrine disrupting chemicals are a group of contaminants that have severe effects on humans and animals when exposed, like cancer and alterations to the nervous and reproductive systems.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 680-704
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00179A
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Global research progress on mining wastewater treatment: a bibliometric analysis
Mining wastewater treatment (MWWT) methods have played a vital role in sustainable water management in recent years.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 92-109
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00002D
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A porous bentonite–coconut husk composite for the enhanced adsorption of selected emerging contaminants from aqueous solution
Preparation of bentonite clay–coconut husk composite (BECH) via microwave-assisted carbonization, the activation of BECH with HCl (BECH-H) and KOH (BECH-K) and the adsorption of ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, and bisphenol A from aqueous solutions.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 1554-1565
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3VA00033H
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Prioritizing toxic shock threats to sewage treatment plants from down-the-drain industrial chemical spills: the RAVEN STREAM online tool
The RAVEN STREAM online tool aims to help sewage treatment plants (STPs) identify and manage industrial chemicals used upstream that, if spilled, could cause a toxic shock to the STP microorganisms utilized in the wastewater treatment process.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 1235-1246
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3VA00067B
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2D/2D nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon nitride/cobalt sulfide nanostructures for fast photodegradation of methylene blue dye and real industrial sewage effluents
Nitrogen-doped g-C3N4/CoS nanocomposites have been synthesized using a facile polycondensation-hydrothermal method and showed improved photocatalytic activity for the degradation of MB dye and industrial real samples with good photostability.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 795-814
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00208F
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Planetary ball milling induced piezocatalysis for dye degradation using BaTiO3 ceramics
Planetary ball milling assisted piezocatalysis for water cleaning application.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 462-472
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00210H
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Sequencing batch photocatalytic H2O2 production over a magnetic resorcinol–formaldehyde polymer for on-site water purification by UV light irradiation
Photocatalytic H2O2 generation under visible light irradiation over magnetic resorcinol–formaldehyde is coupled with UVC activation for on-site water purification.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 98-106
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00228K
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Engineering GO@Zn–Hap@CA porous heterostructure for ultra-fast and ultra-high adsorption efficacy: investigation towards the remediation of chromium and lead
A porous GO@Zn–Hap@CA adsorbent of high roughness offers ultra-high and rapid adsorption of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) ions from aqueous environments.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 827-848
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00142J
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Green synthesis of SrO nanoparticles using leaf extract of Albizia julibrissin and its recyclable photocatalytic activity: an eco-friendly approach for treatment of industrial wastewater
The present work unveils the reusable photocatalytic action of strontium oxide (SrO) nanoparticles synthesized using Albizia julibrissin plant extract via the co-precipitation method.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 849-861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00018K
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MIL88-A as a mediator for the degradation of sulfamethoxazole in PS systems: implication of solar irradiation for process improvement
A MIL88-A/PS/solar system is a highly efficient and cost effective AOP for a full and rapid degradation of SMX antibiotic in a water matrix.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 797-813
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00180B
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Integrated chemical and biochemical technology to produce biogas with a reduced ammonia content from municipal biowaste. Validating lab-scale research in a real operational environment
A virtuous biowaste cycle replicated in three industrial sites (Italy, Greece and Cyprus) yielding value added products (SBO) for agriculture and chemicals' bioeconomy. A cofunded LIFE project.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 746-768
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00068G
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Investigating the sequestration potential of a novel biopolymer-modified ceria/montmorillonite nanocomposite for chromium and coomassie brilliant blue from the aqueous phase: equilibrium and kinetic studies
This study involves the fabrication of a novel, sustainable, and economically viable adsorbent ceria/rice flour/montmorillonite nanocomposite (Ce-R-MMT) for the decontamination of Cr(VI) and Coomassie brilliant blue (CBB) from the aquatic phase.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 558-569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00125J
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Molecular identification guided process design for deep removal of fluoride from electroplating effluent
This study developed a molecular identification method for fluoride in industrial wastewater and explored the adsorptive removal of fluoroborate by strongly basic ion exchange resin.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 584-593
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00177B
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Heterostructural TiO2/Ti3C2 MXene aerogel composite for photocatalytic degradation of palm oil mill effluent
A TiO2/Ti3C2 MXene aerogel composite was synthesised for photocatalytic degradation of palm oil mill effluent.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 570-583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00108J
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Treatment of mine water for the fast removal of zinc and lead by wood ash amended biochar
Lead and zinc mines are a primary source of environmental (post)-transition metal contamination resulting in major water pollution. Wood ash amended biochar has the potential to remediate mine contaminated water.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 506-516
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00085G
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Monitoring of phosphorus discharge in a sewage treatment plant with a phosphate automated analyzer
This study optimized the removal of phosphate in a wastewater treatment plant using a phosphate automated analyzer in the final discharge effluent.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 483-490
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00062H
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Aqueous ibuprofen sorption by using activated walnut shell biochar: process optimization and cost estimation
Ibuprofen, a widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, anti-pyritic and analgesic, occurs in the aquatic systems of 47 countries. It was removed (∼70 mg g−1 Langmuir and ∼30 mg g−1 at 7.5 mg L−1 by column uptake) at <40% of activated carbon’s cost.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 530-545
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00015F
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Wastewater depollution of textile dyes and antibiotics using unmodified and copper oxide/zinc oxide nanofunctionalised graphene oxide materials
GO, CuO-rGO and ZnO-rGO were tested for their ability to remove textile dyes (R-6G, MG) and antibiotics (AMOX, TC) as wastewater depollution materials. Although GO was most effective for the cationic dyes, CuO-rGO efficiently removed anionic antibiotics.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 456-469
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00059H
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Post aerobic digestion (PAD) is a solids sidestream nutrient removal process that utilizes native carbon: performance and key operational parameters from two full-scale PAD reactors
PAD reduces nitrogen and solids following anaerobic digestion without external carbon supplements.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 216-228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00045H
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Magnetic MOF-808 as a novel adsorbent for toxic metal removal from aqueous solutions
Magnetic Zr-MOFs show excellent performance towards heavy metal capture from contaminated water.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 182-191
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00010E
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Removal of persistent textile dyes from wastewater by Fe(II)/H2O2/H3NOH+ integrated system: process performance and limitations
With the objective of establishing an overview of the limits of hydroxylamine-induced acceleration of the Fenton process, the impact of processing conditions and water matrix composition on the degradation of persistent dyes is revealed in this work.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2022,1, 192-207
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00011C
About this collection
Emphasising interdisciplinary research, this collection showcases the evolving landscape of wastewater treatment. From novel treatment technologies to the integration of nature-based solutions, each contribution demonstrates the importance of safeguarding water resources and mitigating environmental impact.