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Precise preparation of CoOx@KSB catalysts by atomic layer deposition for peroxymonosulfate activation and landfill leachate treatment

The construction of desired active sites is critical for enhanced activity in heterogeneous peroxymonosulfate (PMS) systems. In view of the shortcomings of the current construction methods, such as...

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Tailoring microenvironments of single-atom catalysts with non-metal p-block elements for selective environmental processes

Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as promising materials for efficient environmental remediation due to their unique properties and high catalytic efficiency. The incorporation of non-metal...

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Immobilization of the crude enzyme extracted from Stenotrophomonas sp. GYH within modified zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8-NH2) and its application in trichloromethane removal

Enzyme immobilization, due to its higher effective density in a limited micro space, can effectively improve the removal efficiency for some recalcitrant compounds. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have...

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Enhancing the photocatalytic removal of toluene by modified porous TiO2 with internal hydrophobic interface

The efficiency and stability of photocatalytic oxidation techniques in the treatment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air are affected by the adsorption performance at the reaction interface...

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Application of COFs in capture/conversion of CO2 and elimination of organic/inorganic pollutants

Large amounts of various (in)organic pollutants and CO2 are released into the environment with the fast development of agriculture and industry, which results in the environmental pollution and climate...

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A single-atom Fe–N2 embedded in nitrogen-doped porous carbon as a bifunctional photocatalyst for efficient removal of marine petroleum pollutants

Petroleum and its refined products enter the marine environment during the extraction process, causing serious pollution. Herein, a bifunctional Fe–N2 single-atom embedded in nitrogen-doped porous carbon...

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Peroxymonosulfate activation for preferential generation of hydroxyl radical with atomic Mn anchored TiO2 in photoelectrochemical process

The threaten of ubiquitous antibiotics to human and ecosystem makes it urgent to seek efficient treatment technologies. Peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based advanced oxidation processes have revealed wide...

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Synergistic removal of NO and chlorinated organics on CeO2-based catalysts

In recent years, with increasingly scarce land resources, incineration technology has gradually become the mainstream disposal method of household hazardous waste. The exhaust gas of incineration contains...

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Advances in dual-functional photocatalysis for simultaneous reduction of hexavalent chromium and oxidation of organics in wastewater

The solar-driven photocatalytic process has been evolved as a promising technology for both hexavalent chromium reduction and organic pollutants oxidation. Although both reactions are based on the same...

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Sulfate promotes the photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics by porphyrin MOF: The electron-donating effect of the anion

It has been a pressing challenge to treat saline wastewater with advanced oxidation techniques due to the inhibition of reactive oxygen species in the actual wastewater by co-existing ions. Herein,...

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Zeolite imidazole framework-8-derived nitrogen-doped nanocarbon boosted Fenton-like oxidation: Another sustainable path for Fe(III)/Fe(II) circulation

Zeolite imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) is a promising template to obtain porous nanocarbons. In this study, microporous nitrogen-doped nanocarbons from the carbonization of ZIF-8 (ZCN) was prepared as...

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Solar-driven atmospheric water harvesting with a super-hygroscopic composite modified activated carbon fiber for tropical island ecological farm

Atmospheric water harvesting is a promising strategy to address the water scarcity in islands. In this work, an activated carbon fiber (ACF) templated hybrid water adsorbent ACF-cobalt(II)-ethanolamine...

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Recent progress on single-atom catalysts in advanced oxidation processes for water treatment

Single-atom catalysts (SACs), consisting of metal single atoms and supporting materials, have shown remarkable potential due to their ultrahigh catalytic performances, maximum atomic utilization and...

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Challenging the contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water: advanced oxidation or reduction?

Nowadays, the increasing discharge of persistent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) caused serious environmental issues. In addition to advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), advanced reduction...

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Comprehensive insight into heterogeneous persulfate activation for environmental pollutants degradation: Approaches and mechanism

The heterogeneous activation of persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (persulfate AOPs) has been defined as potential wastewater treatment methods due to their excellent chemical reactivity....

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FeOx@FeP heterostructure: Surface phosphorization toward efficient photocatalytic Fenton-like norfloxacin removal

The residues of daily-used antibiotics are difficult to be removed and very harmful to the environment. Herein, FeOx@FeP heterostructure was constructed by surface phosphorization of hematite (α-Fe2O3)...

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Dual-strategy modification on g-C3N4 for highly efficient inactivation of Microcystis aeruginosa under visible light

g-C3N4 has great potential in photocatalytic inactivation of algal cells but still faces challenge due to the high recombination rate of electron-hole pairs, negative surface charge and low oxidation...

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Microwave-assisted synthesis of bimetallic NiCo-MOF-74 with enhanced open metal site for efficient CO2 capture

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) containing two different inorganic metal nodes (known as bimetallic MOFs) could exhibit enhanced CO2 adsorption compared to their monometallic counterparts. Herein, a...

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Bimetallic atomic Fe–Mn metal-nitrogen active sites for synergistic enhancement of CO2 electroreduction efficiency

Electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 is important for mitigating global warming and energy crisis, and the key to an economical and promising CO2 conversion technology lies in the development of catalysts...

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Metal sulfide-based catalysts in advanced oxidation processes for water decontamination

Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, metal sulfide has been proven to be a promising ideal candidate for metal oxide catalysts and has been widely used in many catalytic fields. In recent...

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A review of biochar functionalized by thermal air oxidation

Biochar, the product of anaerobic pyrolysis of biomass, has attracted immense interest not only as an adsorbent in agricultural and environmental remediation applications but also as a carbonaceous...

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Photothermal conversion of CO2 to fuel with nickel-based catalysts: A review

Converting CO2 to fuel is a promising strategy to mitigate the greenhouse effect and achieve ‘carbon neutrality’. Photothermal catalysis has been widely used for CO2 reduction because it effectively...

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Efficient degradation of toluene over ultra-low Pd supported on UiO-66 and its functional materials: Reaction mechanism, water-resistance, and influence of SO2

Herein, Pd supported on UiO-66 as well as its NH2- and NO2-functional materials with ultra-low Pd loadings (0.05 ​wt%) were synthesized for toluene oxidation. Pd–U, using UiO-66 as the support, exhibited...

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Understanding role of reactor configuration in electrochemical decomplexation of Ni-EDTA via experiments and simulations

Electrochemical decomplexation is a common technique that is widely used in industrial wastewater treatment. Although much research has been conducted to improve the decomplexation efficiency of metal–organic...

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Development of an innovative MnO2 nanorod for efficient solar vapor generator

Finding an efficient water harvesting technique is currently highly sought-after due to the rise of water demand. Solar vapor generators (SVGs) have recently shown promising results to be used as a...

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