Themed collection Environmental Remediation
Recent advances in the application of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) in environmental remediation: a review
The removal of gases, organics, heavy metals and radionuclides on zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs).
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 4069-4092
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00601D
Manipulation of the halloysite clay nanotube lumen for environmental remediation: a review
The halloysite clay nanotube lumen has shown great application potential in the field of environmental remediation. This relies on delicate manipulation of the clay nanotube lumen and benefits from the unique functionality of the nanotube lumen.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 841-866
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01032H
Immobilization of biogenic metal nanoparticles on sustainable materials – green approach applied to wastewater treatment: a systematic review
The simultaneous use of bio-resources and sustainable materials as reducing/capping agents and supporting materials to obtain supported metal nanoparticles is a significant green approach applied to wastewater treatment.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 36-60
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00623A
Boosting pollutant degradation with simultaneous H2O2 production from its electron delocalization and excitation co-triggered by microelectric field and visible light
With the assistance of visible-light, MEF directly used pollutant energy to generate H2O2 and enhance removal, giving a new idea for pollutant resource recovery.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 3150-3161
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00218K
Photocatalytic nanoparticles in flow-through annular photoreactors for continuous selenate reduction in industrial wastewater
Selenate removal from mine-influenced brine down to 20 μg L−1 was demonstrated through continuous photocatalytic reduction using nano-TiO2, highlighting UV reactor parameters and design considerations critical for practical real-world application.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2923-2936
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00170B
Balanced generation of holes and superoxide radicals on Bi25CoO40 sillenite photocatalysts for rapid synergetic degradation of quinolone antibiotics
The internal electric field in nanosheets induces the balanced generation of holes and superoxide radicals, which synergistically degrade ciprofloxacin rapidly.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 3178-3191
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00177J
Micromotor-assisted bifunctional platform for efficient detection and removal of aniline
A novel and facile strategy was applied in the design and fabrication of a micromotor-assisted dual-functional platform for the sensitive detection and rapid removal of aniline in water.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 3162-3177
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00097H
Highly coordinated Fe–N5 sites effectively promoted peroxymonosulfate activation for degradation of 4-chlorophenol
Fe–N5 SAC efficiently activates peroxymonosulfate, resulting in remarkable 4-CP degradation efficiency with turnover frequency of 59.8 L (min g)−1, and holds potential application in environmental remediation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 3092-3103
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00189C
Ruthenium confined within hollow spherical carbon nitride as an efficient catalyst for triggering peroxymonosulfate
Ruthenium species were confined within hollow carbon nitride spheres to efficiently activate peroxymonosulfate to produce reactive radicals and singlet oxygen for decomposing a pharmaceutical contaminant in wastewater, i.e., acetaminophen.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2894-2905
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00155A
Unravelling mechanisms of CaO nanoparticle-induced drought tolerance in Brassica napus: an analysis of metabolite and nutrient profiling
Nanotechnology has been widely used in agriculture to improve plant growth and stress tolerance.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2550-2567
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00080C
Enhanced flushing mechanism of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated sandy soil by air nano bubbles
The NBs have the best removal rate of petroleum hydrocarbon pollutants in porous media under weakly alkaline condition (pH = 7–8). Both strong acidity and strong alkalinity are not conducive to the flushing removal of pollutants.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2494-2506
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00004H
Constructing a novel super-crosslinked triazine COF through molecular expansion for enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light
A novel hypercrosslinked triazine COF photocatalyst (HCTF-2) with excellent photocatalytic performance was constructed by molecular expansion. HCTF-2 has a larger specific surface area and exhibits excellent molecular oxygen activation ability.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2591-2606
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00176A
Cooperative catalytic behavior of CoS and Bi2S3 nanoparticles on Zr:BiVO4 photoanodes for enhanced photoelectrochemical sulfite oxidation coupled with pharmaceutical pollution degradation
The construction of Zr:BiVO4@Bi2S3–CoS heterojunctions has been demonstrated to be an effective way to facilitate PEC water splitting and degradation of organic pollutants.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2668-2682
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00018H
Anatase TiO2 nanomaterials are much more effective in enhancing hydrolysis of organophosphorus compounds than their rutile counterparts
The crystalline phase significantly affects the efficiency of TiO2 nanomaterials in catalyzing hydrolysis reactions of organophosphates, primarily by modulating the surface Lewis acidity of TiO2.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2447-2456
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00138A
Regulating the type of nitrogen to improve the performance of Co–N/C with a confinement effect in peroxymonosulfate activation for the effective degradation of organic pollutants
Three Co–N/C-based catalysts with different types of nitrogen are prepared and employed to activate peroxymonosulfate for tetracycline degradation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 2010-2020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00145A
Carbon nanotubes as a nanocatalyst and nanoreactor for the efficient treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater via CaSO3 activation
Herein, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are reported as an efficient catalyst and nanoreactor for activating CaSO3 for water decontamination.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1978-1984
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00026A
Regulating water decontamination and food safety by a reusable, nano-sized MOF@cotton@chitosan composite through nanomolar detection of the drug nitroxinil and organoarsenic feed additive p-arsanilic acid
MOF@cotton@chitosan composite for nanomolar fluorescence sensing of nitroxinil drug and p-arsanilic acid in real samples is presented.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1967-1977
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EN00066H
Synergistic dispersion and biodegradation of oil in seawater based on Janus nanosheets and oil-degrading bacteria
Janus nanosheets synergistically interact with oil-degrading bacteria for marine oil spill remediation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 123-135
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00580A
An electron-donating system composed of a CIDS@CFO@F0C0 catalyst for the sustainable generation of free radicals to inactivate pathogens
We have developed a sufficient electron-donating system. With the presence of the two most active transition metals with multiple valences, several as-formed redox pairs can provide sufficient electrons to then generate free radicals.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 253-265
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00542A
Unveiling the origin of the efficient photocatalytic degradation of nitazoxanide over bismuth (oxy)iodide crystalline phases
The effect of the phase transition from bismuth iodide to bismuth oxyiodides on the photodegradation efficiency of nitazoxanide is explored.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 336-350
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00548H
A novel covalent organic framework for efficient photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) and synergistic removal of organic pollutants under visible light irradiation
Polluted wastewater containing organic pollutants and heavy metals is increasing and harms environmental ecosystems and human health.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 229-240
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00734K
Insights into the mechanism of persulfate activation by hollow MOF-derived carbon: electron transfer-triggered non-radical oxidization for antibiotic removal
Hollow ZIF-8-derived carbon is fabricated via TA etching and carbonization. Graphitic N plays a vital role in electron transfer non-radical oxidization. The hollow structure induces the evolution from an ROS-driven to an electron-transfer process.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 216-228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00660C
Highly efficient sunlight-driven photo-adsorptive degradation of organic pollutants by green synthesized Z-scheme heterojunction CeO2@ZnO nanocomposite
Creating a high-efficiency heterojunction with enhanced photocatalytic properties is considered a promising approach to wastewater decontamination.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 200-215
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00558E
Montmorillonite helps BiOCl photodegradation of antibiotics
Construction of p–n junction BiOCl/montmorillonite photocatalysts with enhanced carrier separation efficiency for degradation of antibiotics.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 3423-3438
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00582H
Piezocatalytic degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol in a water environment by a g-C3N4/CdS heterojunction catalyst: interfacial electric field boosting mechanism
CdS modified GCN has been explored as a high-efficiency piezocatalyst for 2,4-DCP degradation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 3366-3378
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00563A
Enhanced removal of oxytetracycline from aquatic solution using MnOx@Fe3O4 bimetallic nanoparticle coated powdered activated carbon: synergism of adsorption and chemical autocatalytic oxidation processes
The existence of MnOx@Fe3O4 bimetallic nanoparticles improved the adsorption capacities by increasing the adsorption sites of PAC and the self-catalytic reaction extended the service life of MnOx@Fe3O4-PAC without additional use of oxidants.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 3171-3183
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00465A
Insights into efficient bacterial inactivation over nano Ag/graphdiyne: dual activation of molecular oxygen and water molecules
This work revealed the dual activation mechanism of O2 and H2O on nano Ag/GDY and the excellent antibacterial efficiency.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 3072-3083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00480E
Insight into lanthanides REVO4 (RE = Ce, Pr, Nd): a comparative study on RE-site variants in the electrochemical detection of metronidazole in environmental samples
In this work, the structural parameters of three sustainable REVO4 electrocatalysts, with variation in RE site with RE = Ce, Pr, Nd for the electrochemical monitoring of metronidazole in environmental samples.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 3122-3135
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00384A
An iron “nano-fishnet” for the rapid removal and surface clean-up of micro/nanoplastics from seawater
A magnetic iron “nano-fishnet” (i.e., alkylated nanoscale zerovalent iron grown on naturally derived cellulose nanofibers (ac-nZVI)) was fabricated for the rapid removal and surface clean-up of micro/nanoplastics from seawater.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 2566-2577
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00344B
Fungi-enabled hierarchical porous magnetic carbon derived from biomass for efficient remediation of As(III)-contaminated water and soil: performance and mechanism
In this study, fungi-enabled hierarchical porous magnetic carbon (FPC/nZVI) with an ultrahigh surface area was synthesized using fungal fermentation and used for the efficient remediation of As(III) in water and soil.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1297-1312
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN01027E
Promoted photo-Fenton reactivity through electron transfer between non-contacted Au nanoparticles and Fe2O3 nanowires in a confined space
Regulating the distance of Fe2O3 nanowires and Au nanoparticles achieves the oriented generation of ˙OH and ˙O2− for efficient degradation of contaminants.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1482-1493
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00024A
Oriented generation of singlet oxygen in H2O2 activation for water decontamination: regulation of oxygen vacancies over α-MnO2 nanocatalysts
Regulating the abundance of oxygen vacancies over α-MnO2 nanocatalysts achieves the oriented generation of 1O2 for efficient degradation of pharmaceuticals.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1428-1440
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00074E
Unveiling the influence of Fe2O3 nanoparticles on CuxO–TiO2(B) nanofibers for dual Z-scheme electron transfer visible light photocatalysts: investigation on local atomic structures and electronic properties
We have investigated the local atomic structures and electronic properties of CFTNF (CuxO/Fe2O3/TiO2(B)) towards photocatalytic H2 production and trimethoprim degradation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1268-1283
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00038A
Reconstructing atomic Fe coordination in the PMS activation process to realize efficient BPA degradation at low temperature
P and N co-doped Fe SACs with dual reaction sites exhibited an ultra-low activation energy and exhibited excellent BPA degradation efficiency in the PMS-based heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1284-1296
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN01156E
3D graphene-supported N-doped hierarchically porous carbon for capacitive deionization of saline water
Capacitive deionization (CDI) is a promising technique for desalination of brackish water because it is highly energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1163-1176
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN01103D
Ultrahigh surface area of single-atom iron nanosheets assists in the efficient utilization of reactive oxygen species in the peroxymonosulfate activation process for pollutant removal
SAFe/CNS synthesized via a cocoon silk chemistry strategy exhibits ultrahigh specific surface area, which brings out a large adsorption capacity for organic pollutants, thereby effectively utilizing the vicinal as-generated active species.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1152-1162
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00030C
Graphene oxide modulated dual S-scheme ultrathin heterojunctions with iron phthalocyanine and phase-mixed bismuth molybdate as wide visible-light catalysts
Graphene oxide modulated dual S-scheme ultrathin heterojunctions with iron phthalocyanine and phase-mixed bismuth molybdate as wide visible-light catalysts for tetracycline degradation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 922-932
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN01148D
Efficient activation of peracetic acid via a defect-rich carbon nanotube@Co3O4 three-dimensional network for antibiotic removal: mechanism insights and practical water remediation
Peracetic acid (PAA)-based advanced oxidation processes have garnered increasing attention for eliminating organic pollutants in wastewater treatment.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 528-538
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN01088G
Adsorption and photocatalytic desorption toward Cr(VI) over defect-induced hierarchically porous UiO-66-(OH)2: a sustainable approach
A facile modulation strategy was adopted to fabricate hierarchically porous HP-UOH-X via introducing benzoic acid with different dosages into the precursor solution of UiO-66-(OH)2.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 672-682
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN01035F
Plasma-etched CeO2 nanorods with rich defect sites and acidity for dichloroethane oxidation
Adjusting the structure and surface profiles of CeO2 could significantly modify its catalytic performance for CVOCs.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 489-502
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00951J
Effective strategies toward imine-linked cationic covalent organic frameworks for rapid and selective removal of 99TcO4− from water: insights from DFT and MD calculations
The dynamic behavior and anion exchange mechanism of 99TcO4− on imine-linked cationic COFs are elucidated to provide theoretical basis for developing novel cationic COFs materials for environmental remediation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 611-624
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN01049F
Simultaneously enhanced photocatalytic cleanup of Cr(VI) and tetracycline via a ZnIn2S4 nanoflake-decorated 24-faceted concave MIL-88B(Fe) polyhedron S-scheme system
A ZnIn2S4 nanoflake-decorated 24-faceted concave MIL-88B(Fe) polyhedron S-scheme system was perfectly created, manifesting simultaneously enhanced photocatalytic cleanup of Cr(VI) and tetracycline.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 4433-4444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00781A
Photocatalyzed electron exchange between organic chromophores and hematite nanoparticles and the role of solid-state charge transport
An increase in the fluorescence lifetime of rhodamine B dye, when in contact with hematite nanoparticles in methanol from mildly acidic to alkaline pH, is consistent with the transfer of electrons from excited dye to the hematite conduction band.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 4119-4135
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00567K
Dual metal Co-anchored nanosheets to catalyze advanced oxidation processes for highly efficient oxytetracycline degradation
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) as an efficient oxidation technology, have been extensively applied for degrading recalcitrant organic contaminants via the generated reactive oxygen species from the activation reaction of catalysts.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 4214-4232
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00693F
Regulation of iron and cadmium uptake in rice roots by iron(III) oxide nanoparticles: insights from iron plaque formation, gene expression, and nanoparticle accumulation
Fe2O3 nanoparticles alleviated Cd uptake mainly via down-regulation of OsNRAMP5, OsCd1, OsIRT1 and OsIRT2 in roots, while the contribution of the enhanced formation of Fe plaque was minor.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 4093-4103
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00487A
Cd stress alleviation in mung-bean seedlings with biogenic hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as ecofriendly remediation agents
Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles were synthesized using an environmentally friendly method via A. niger fermentation broth, and the negative effects of Cd on mung bean seedlings were alleviated by them through ion exchange and chelation mechanisms.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 3844-3858
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00536K
Enhanced simultaneous removal of Cr(VI) and Cd(II) from aqueous solution and soil: a novel carbon microsphere–calcium alginate supported sulfide-modified nZVI composite
Industrial production activities commonly lead to excessive hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] and cadmium [Cd(II)] release to water and soil, which significantly endanger the ecological environment and human health.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 3471-3484
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00483F
Photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin in freshwater aquaculture wastewater by a CNBN membrane: mechanism, antibacterial activity, and cyclability
This research provides a feasible strategy for the development and application of a novel nanosized photocatalyst and an innovative approach for the treatment of freshwater aquaculture wastewater.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 3110-3125
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00468B
Modulation and self-assembly of nanoparticles into bismuth molybdate nanosheets as highly efficient photocatalysts for ciprofloxacin degradation
Bismuth molybdate nanosheets are self-assembled from nanoparticles and exhibit outstanding photoelectrochemical properties. This material will be a potential candidate for the degradation of multi-pollutants in environmental remediation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 2979-2989
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00445C
A highly dispersed magnetic polymetallic catalyst to activate peroxymonosulfate for the degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater
The synthetic process of the Zn0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4-S, N-GO sample and the proposed mechanism of pollutant degradation in the Zn0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4-S, N-GO/PMS system.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 2939-2953
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00294A
Nitrogen-rich porous polymeric carbon nitride with enhanced photocatalytic activity for synergistic removal of organic and heavy metal pollutants
Porous carbon nitride with rich amino defects shows excellent photocatalytic activity for synergistic removal of organic and heavy metal pollutants.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 2388-2401
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00243D
Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube encapsulated Fe7S8 nanoparticles for the high-efficiency and selective removal of Pb2+ by pseudocapacitive coupling
Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube encapsulated Fe7S8 was successfully used as a promising cathode for the high-efficiency and selective removal of Pb2+ ions.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 2051-2060
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00044J
Simultaneous photocatalytic tetracycline oxidation and chromate reduction via a jointed synchronous pathway upon Z-scheme Bi12O17Cl2/AgBr: insight into intermediates and mechanism
A 2D/0D Bi12O17Cl2/AgBr Z-scheme photocatalyst provides a jointed synchronous pathway for simultaneous Cr(VI) and TC removal.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1780-1793
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00028H
A novel nano-sized red phosphorus decorated borocarbonitride heterojunction with enhanced photocatalytic performance for tetracycline degradation
Red phosphorus/borocarbonitride heterojunction composites were prepared by a vaporization–deposition method for excellent photocatalytic activity towards tetracycline degradation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1869-1878
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00071G
Dual role of N-doped graphene film as a cathode material for anodic organic oxidation and persulfate production and as a planar carbocatalyst for non-electrochemical persulfate activation
In this study, a large-area N-doped graphene film (NG/NF) was fabricated on a nickel foam (NF) substrate via thermal chemical vapor deposition along with the flow of gaseous C2H4/NH3 mixtures.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1662-1674
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01188J
Microwave-assisted synthesis of a Z-scheme heterojunction Ag/AgBr@BiOBr/Bi2O3 photocatalyst for efficient organic pollutant degradation under visible light
A novel Ag/AgBr@BiOBr/Bi2O3 Z-scheme plasmonic photocatalyst decomposed organic pollutants efficiently with high stability under visible light because of singlet oxygen formation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1724-1737
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01166A
Simulated-sunlight-driven Cr(VI) reduction on a type-II heterostructured Sb2S3/CdS photocatalyst
Construction of a type-II heterostructured Sb2S3/CdS photocatalyst for highly improved simulated-sunlight-driven Cr(VI) reduction.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1738-1747
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00050D
A light-switch for efficient decolorization of azo dye wastewater based on bacteria–semiconductor interaction
This study investigated the interaction of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 and CdS in azo dye decolorization, showing that CdS could act as a light-switch to achieve fast light-driven decolorization.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1819-1830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01092A
Porous carbon nano-sheets as excellent carbocatalysts for organic pollutant removal via persulfate activation: the role of the sp2/sp3 carbon ratio
A series of porous carbon nano-sheets with tunable sp2/sp3 carbon hybridizations are prepared and exhibit outstanding catalytic activity for the removal of various pollutants via persulfate activation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1748-1758
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01205C
Activation of O2 over three-dimensional manganese oxide nanoprisms under ambient conditions towards oxidative removal of aqueous organics
A three-dimensional OMS-2 catalyst was synthesized via a bimetallic-doping strategy and O2 could be activated over it under ambient conditions for oxidative degradation of aqueous organics.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1541-1552
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00054G
Foliar application of silica nanoparticles alleviates arsenic accumulation in rice grain: co-localization of silicon and arsenic in nodes
Co-localization of arsenic and silicon at the peripheral tissues and vascular system of rice nodes as revealed by LA-ICP-MS is crucial to understand the key mechanism regulated by foliar application of silica nanoparticles.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1271-1281
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01132D
Mechanistic insights into the photocatalytic reduction of nitric oxide to nitrogen on oxygen-deficient quasi-two-dimensional bismuth-based perovskites
Defective ultrathin-nanosheets achieved breaking of NO and subsequent reconstruction of NN bonds to generate N2/O2 in photocatalytic NO decomposition tests.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1453-1465
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01090E
When chicken manure compost meets iron nanoparticles: an implication for the remediation of chlorophenothane-polluted riverine sediment
The addition of nZVI could improve the degradation efficiency for chlorophenothane using chicken manure compost, while the compost mitigated the negative effect of nZVI on the bacterial community structure in sediment.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1519-1529
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01056E
Oxime-modified hierarchical self-assembly polyimide microspheres for high-efficient uranium recovery from wastewater
A new oxime-modified hierarchical self-assembled polyimide adsorbent with high adsorption capacity, excellent selectivity and recyclability, and the applicability of fixed-bed column adsorption was developed to recycle uranium from wastewater.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1168-1179
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01046H
Identification of the active site during CF4 hydrolytic decomposition over γ-Al2O3
CF4 hydrolytic decomposition was studied at three-coordinated Al sites on the γ-Al2O3 (110) surface.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 954-963
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01202A
Oxygen vacancy enhances the catalytic activity of trimetallic oxide catalysts for efficient peroxymonosulfate activation
The abundant OV could enlarge the Fe/Mn–O bond, further enhancing the degradation performance of the catalyst.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 1037-1051
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN00976A
Interfacial effects in CuO/Co3O4 heterostructures enhance benzene catalytic oxidation performance
We report a facile synthesis method of CuO/Co3O4 heterostructural catalysts with remarkable benzene catalytic oxidation capability.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 781-796
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN01044A
H2O2-free photo-Fenton system for antibiotics degradation in water via the synergism of oxygen-enriched graphitic carbon nitride polymer and nano manganese ferrite
H2O2-free photo-Fenton oxidation over OCN-nano MnFe2O4 (OMF) composites is an effective solution to degrade antibiotics in water. OMF shows high biocompatibility and high pH tolerance and can be easily recycled via magnetic separation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2022,9, 815-826
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EN00869B
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This web collection features research articles published in Environmental Science: Nano focussed on environmental remediation and nanomaterials.