Simple Preparation of PdNi-PPy-NF Electrode for the Dechlorination of 4-chlorophenol in Water
Available online 23 August 2025
Chlorophenol wastewater has a serious impact on the environment and is not easily degraded by conventional degradation methods. Electrocatalytic hydrodechlorination, as an effective means for the treatment...
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Morphological evaluation of green synthesized, modified TiO2 and ZnO nanomaterials and their photocatalytic behavior in water treatment
Available online 22 August 2025
The emergence of nanotechnology has opened new avenues for various nano-structured materials, especially in wastewater treatment applications. However, the chemical reagents and processes for developing...
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FeCo bimetallic MOF/PVDF mixed matrix membrane coupled with PMS activation for tetracycline degradation: High efficiency and reaction mechanisms
Available online 19 August 2025
To address the tetracycline removal challenge in water treatment, this study developed novel FeCo-metal-organic framework (MOF) material/polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) mixed matrix membranes (MMMs)...
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Sustainable transformation of electroplating waste Cu(II) into sulfonic acid-functionalized HKUST-1 for high-efficiency Pb(II) recovery from lead-acid battery wastewater
Available online 5 August 2025
The development of adsorbents with high adsorption capacity and selectivity is essential for Pb(II) recovery from lead-acid battery recycling effluents. This study developed an innovative “Waste-Treats-Waste”...
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Bond orientation-directed enhancement of built-in electric field effect for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production efficiency in covalent organic frameworks
Available online 31 July 2025
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) exhibit distinct merits in photocatalysis, characterized by their low-density, highly ordered pore structure and adjustable structural features. Nevertheless, the...
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Enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater using Ni-doped ZIF-67 MOF: Synthesis, characterization, and impact of doping on adsorption performance
Available online 24 May 2025
The purification of wastewater from pharmaceutical contaminants like ibuprofen (IBP) has become a critical issue due to its widespread usage, making the removal of such pollutants essential for the...
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Atomic Co sites confined on TiO2 nanofibers via metal-support interactions toward efficient peroxymonosulfate activation for norfloxacin removal
Available online 29 March 2025
The design and development of efficient transition metal-based catalyst materials are crucial for the removal of antibiotic contaminants from wastewater. Herein, we report the synthesis of atomic Co...
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Synergistic removal of phosphate, humic acid and antibiotics by magnetic chitosan: Performance and mechanism
Available online 28 March 2025
With the development of society and economy, eutrophication and antibiotics have posed risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health. In this study, magnetic chitosan (MCS) was synthesized via co-precipitation...
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Three-dimensional electro-catalytic ozonation for efficient treatment of real urine wastewater: Synergistic effects and mechanism investigation
Available online 25 March 2025
Urine wastewater comprises a diverse array of intricate organic contaminants, which pose significant challenges for traditional treatment technologies. This study developed a three-dimensional electrochemical...
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A review of recent development in the enhancement mechanism of catalytic membranes for wastewater treatment
Available online 8 March 2025
The world is currently grappling with the pressing issues of water scarcity and water pollution. In this context, the rational treatment of wastewater holds immense significance for social, economic,...
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Efficient and stable direct air capture with amine-functionalized MIL-100(Cr) metal-organic framework
Available online 22 February 2025
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising for Direct Air Capture (DAC) due to their tunable pore structures, large surface areas, and chemical functionalization. Amine-functionalized MOFs significantly...
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Advances in nanofiltration membrane pore size adjustment techniques: A review
Available online 22 February 2025
With the rapid advancement of the renewable energy industry, the strategic significance of precise pore size regulation in nanofiltration membranes (NF) has become a central research focus, particularly...
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The ultra efficient magnetic recyclable photocatalyst CoFe2O4/TiO2 based on kaolinite for mineral processing wastewater treatment
Available online 12 February 2025
Developing new photocatalysts to handle sodium ethyl xanthate used in the flotation process is critical for the achievement of green mining construction in China. In this paper, CoFe2O4/TiO2/kaolinite...
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Strategies and technologies for sustainable plastic waste treatment and recycling
Available online 19 January 2025
Discarded plastics in natural environments contribute significantly to “white pollution” due to their high persistence and potential for bioaccumulation. Improperly managed waste plastics further exacerbate...
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Self-supported MOF glass-based mixed matrix membranes for C4 separation
Available online 18 January 2025
Metal–organic framework (MOF) glass is a promising material for use in gas separation due to its high thermal stability, good formability and excellent mass transfer efficiency. However, MOF glasses...
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Microenvironment modulation of carbon-based single-atom catalysts for advanced oxidation processes
Available online 14 January 2025
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are among the most effective technologies for environmental remediation, particularly in removing recalcitrant organic pollutants from water. Carbon-based single-atom...
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Development of ag/Ag2O/BiPO4/Bi2WO6/g-C3N4 Z-scheme photocatalyst for high-efficiency tetracycline removal: Characterization, degradation pathway and toxicity assessments
Available online 13 January 2025
Nowadays, tetracycline (TC) contamination of surface water has become a comprehensive environmental problem that threatens the health and survival of animals and humans. It is essential to develop an...
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Agricultural lignocellulose biochar material in wastewater treatment: A critical review and sustainability assessment
Available online 13 January 2025
Globally, roughly 380 trillion liters of wastewater are generated annually, with a significant portion remaining untreated due to expensive treatment and lack of expertise, consequently, leading severe...
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Generation and regulation of high-valent metal species in advanced oxidation processes
Available online 12 January 2025
Emerging pollutants are highly stable, with low content but great harm, and traditional water treatment methods are difficult to completely remove them. In the actual water treatment process of advanced...
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Strategies and applications of enhancing extracellular electron transfer in anaerobic digestion for wastewater resource recovery:A critical review
Available online 7 January 2025
Utilizing anaerobic digestion (AD) to treat wastewater while recovering the resources in the wastewater is research full of opportunities and challenges. Degradation of pollutants and the generation...
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Oxygen vacancy-rich mixed-valence manganese oxide mesoporous nanofiber membranes for the efficient removal of organic micropollutants
Available online 6 January 2025
The treatment of mixed wastewater remains a formidable challenge due to the presence of complex organic micropollutants. Singlet oxygen (1O2)-based Fenton-like reactions have demonstrated superior degradation...
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The role of “membrane” in membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR), membrane catalyst-film reactor (MCfR) and electrochemical membrane biofilm reactor (EMBfR): Mini review
Available online 3 December 2024
The wastewater treatment field introduces a groundbreaking technology known as the membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR), leveraging the principle of counter-diffusion between electron donors and acceptors...
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Treating waste with waste: New insight into phosphorus removal by graphitic carbon nitride modified water treatment sludge-based ceramsite
Available online 27 November 2024
This study developed a novel ceramsite adsorbent, combining water treatment sludge (WTS) and graphite carbon nitride, which aimed at removing phosphate from wastewater to realize the sustainable development...
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CO2 capture and conversion into valuable chemicals using graphitic carbon nitride: A review
Available online 18 October 2024
Carbon dioxide emission to the atmosphere are the main cause of global warming and the accompanying climate change. Accordingly, effective approaches have to be developed/implemented to tackle CO2 emission...
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Advance of self-cleaning separation membranes for oil-containing wastewater treatment
March 2024
The formidable challenge of membrane fouling by high-viscosity oils remains a primary impediment to the sustainable application of separation membranes in treating oil-contaminated wastewater. Consequently,...
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