Pseudo-first-order kinetics in environmental adsorption: Why are there two distinct equations?
December 2025
The pseudo-first-order (PFO) kinetic model is conventionally written as ln(qe − qt) = ln(qe) – k1·t. However, a mathematically distinct equation, 1/qt = τ/(qe·t) + 1/qe, has been repeatedly and erroneously...
Emerging technologies and advanced nanomaterials for arsenic remediation in water and environmental systems: A comprehensive review
December 2026
Arsenic (As) contamination in water, soil, and environmental systems poses a critical global challenge due to its severe public health and ecological impacts. Even low-level, chronic exposure to arsenic...
Advanced photocatalytic materials for micro/nanoplastic degradation: A comprehensive review
December 2026
Micro- and nano-plastics (M/NPs) are omnipresent in oceanic and terrestrial ecosystems, posing massive environmental and human health risks. The overview of their types, life cycle, and laser spectroscopic...
Biomass-derived carbon materials as sustainable platforms for advanced biomedical applications
December 2026
Biomass-derived carbon materials (BCMs) are emerging as sustainable, high-performance alternatives to petroleum-based carbon in advanced biomedical technologies. This review integrates recent progress...
A comprehensive review of fluoride removal using low-cost adsorbents for environmental and industrial applications
December 2025
Fluoride is one of the essential trace elements for the human body. However, excessive intake can lead to skeletal disorders and seriously affect the growth and development of plants and animals, posing...
Waste-derived carbon materials for high-efficiency lithium-ion batteries: A review
December 2026
Waste derived carbon materials have advanced as sustainable alternatives to graphite for lithium ion battery anodes, yet existing studies remain fragmented because biomass and plastic wastes are often...
Efficient catalytic degradation of MCPA using Co@MOF-808(C)/PMS: Parameter optimization and degradation path analysis
December 2026
The herbicide 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) poses a significant threat to aquatic organisms and human health due to its resistant biodegradability. It is urgent to develop efficient removal...
High-purity oxygen via dense ceramic membranes: A strategic review of materials, methods, and future horizons
December 2026
High purity oxygen is crucial for both environmental sustainability and various industrial processes, particularly in clean energy technologies. To replace conventional, energy-intensive methods for...
Co-pyrolysis of biomass with phosphate additives: Linking phosphorus transformations to nutrient release for tailor-made biochar-based fertilizers
December 2026
The co-pyrolysis of biomass with phosphates is an emerging strategy for producing advanced biochar-based fertilizers. The properties of these fertilizers, particularly the speciation and release of...
Biotic-electrode interface engineering for enhanced extracellular electron transfer in bioelectrochemical systems: Mechanisms, strategies, and performance evaluation
December 2026
Bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) enable simultaneous wastewater treatment and energy/resource recovery by coupling microorganisms with electrodes. However, sluggish extracellular electron transfer...
Towards a deeper understanding of the adsorption of methyl orange on a commercial activated carbon: Study of impact factors, isotherm and mechanism
December 2025
This study investigates the use of commercially available activated carbon for the removal of methyl orange from aqueous solutions. The main characteristics of the activated carbon are as follows: BET...
Microplastics in Brazilian aquatic ecosystems and seafood: An updated review
December 2026
Microplastic pollution in Brazilian aquatic ecosystems and seafood is a widespread and persistent issue affecting marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments. This review compiles data from 100 studies...
Influence and applications of refractive index on the catalytic perfomance of photo-responsive materials
December 2025
The fundamental optical property that influences the interaction between light and matter is the refractive index (η). This parameter has garnered a whole lot of attention in the optimization of photocatalytic...
Surfactant-based strategies for the inhibition of microbiologically influenced corrosion: Recent progress and mechanistic insights
December 2026
Amphiphilic molecules like surfactants can mediate between two domains of opposite solvent compatibility like water and organic. Therefore, they possess functionalities like adsorption and organised...
Advances in cell structure design for electrochemical lithium extraction
December 2026
The accelerating global demand for lithium, driven by large-scale electrification and renewable energy storage underscores the urgent need for efficient and sustainable extraction technologies. Conventional...
Recent advances and mechanisms in magnetic field enhanced photocatalysis: A review
November 2023
Under the influence of energy crisis and environmental water pollution, photocatalysis technology using solar energy has been widely used. At present, a variety of catalyst modification strategies have...
Electrochemical detection of congo red dye and its complete removal from wastewater by photocatalytic and adsorption methods
December 2025
For safeguarding water dwelling organisms and public health, it is an environmental and social obligation to detect and remove toxic dyes from polluted water. With this consideration, the current work...
Directing three-electron oxygen reduction to hydroxyl radicals via encapsulated Fe0 and FeOx in carbon shells for rapid organics degradation
December 2026
Electro-Fenton is a promising technology for the treatment of organic wastewater via the in-situ generation of highly oxidizing hydroxyl radicals (·OH). However, The Fe(III)/Fe(II) constitutes the rate-limiting...
Engineering CuSe nanosheet/TiO₂ heterostructures toward high-performance photocathodes for solar hydrogen production
December 2026
Two-dimensional copper selenide (CuSe) nanosheet arrays were successfully synthesized on FTO substrates via an electrochemical deposition route, followed by Se vapor thermal treatment and subsequent...
Enhanced chlorine activation on Cu-doped goethite via the synergistic effect of Cu+ and oxygen vacancy for efficient organic pollutant degradation
December 2026
The goethite (FeOOH) has become a cost-effective and efficient alternative for triggering chlorine-based advanced oxidation technology towards water purification. However, the performance of FeOOH was...
Interface functions of nanomaterials in AOPs for antibiotic removal: Mechanisms and environmental implications
December 2026
Antibiotic residues in aquatic environments are of great concern owing to their persistence, ecological toxicity and promotion of antimicrobial resistance. While advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)...
Iron-impregnated biochar for the capture and degradation of stormwater-derived trace organic contaminants
December 2026
Bioretention cells are widely used to treat stormwater runoff and can capture trace organic contaminants (TrOCs) via sorption to soil. However, these systems are ineffective for very hydrophilic TrOCs,...
Interfacial behaviors and synergistic migration mechanisms of antibiotics and resistance genes during microplastic aging: A review of recent advances
December 2026
Microplastics (MPs) serve as critical vectors for antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The transport and fate of these co-pollutants are governed by the dynamic evolution of MP interfacial...
Carbon materials derived from single-use plastics (SUPs) and their applications in pollution mitigation: Challenges and perspectives
December 2026
Polymers are extensively utilized in everyday life owing to their low cost, practicality, and chemical stability. This accumulation leads to ecological impacts and microplastic contamination, creating...
Interface strategies for long-term stability of manganese-based aqueous zinc-ion batteries
December 2026
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have emerged as promising energy storage technology owing to their high safety, cost-effectiveness, and competitive energy density. Among them, manganese-based aqueous zinc-ion...