Sandwich-like heterojunction of NiO-Ni-TiO2 for simultaneous production of hydrogen and value-added products from glycerol photoreforming
December 2025
Achieving sustainable solar energy conversion and storage can be achieved using an alternative approach, namely photocatalytic hydrogen generation. However, the heightened cost of producing green hydrogen...
Synthesis of activated biochar incorporated PVA-silica composite and its application in the adsorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from wastewater
December 2025
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) are pervasive pollutants exposed in the environment primarily due to the incomplete combustion of carbonaceous fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil derivatives,...
Three-dimensional MoS2/graphene aerogel-driven visible-light photocatalysis assisted by persulfate or hydrogen peroxide for rapid degradation of tetracycline
December 2025
The integration of various advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) can provide an optimal balance between treatment efficiency and duration, ensuring that wastewater is adequately treated while minimizing...
Growth of CuO rods on kanthal coil via direct heating for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B
December 2025
This study introduces a novel direct heating (DH) method for immobilizing Cu₂O and CuO nanomaterials onto kanthal coils, offering a scalable and efficient approach to photocatalyst synthesis. The coil...
A novel dynamic biosorption kinetic model based on reactions on the biosorbent surface for biosorption of heavy metal copper by non-living biomass waste tea leaves
December 2025
A novel dynamic biosorption kinetic model was developed by taking account of reactions occurring on the biosorbent surface and applied to quantify the biosorption process of heavy metal copper (Cu)...
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...
Facile preparation of tannic acid functionalized phosphogypsum for efficient removal of heavy metal in wastewater
December 2025
Phosphogypsum (PG) as a by-product is produced by the industrial wet phosphoric acid production process. The environmental-friendly disposal and recycling of PG holds significant importance within the...
Efficient activation of PMS via sandwich-like N-encapsulated cobalt-doped MXene composites: Structural properties and degradation mechanisms
December 2025
Iopamidol (IPM), a widely used iodinated contrast agent, has been increasingly detected as an environmental pollutant, raising concerns due to its persistence and potential ecological and health risks....
Experimental and DFT study of the corrosion inhibition potential of expired diclofenac potassium on stainless steel in hydrochloric acid solution
December 2025
This study investigates, for the first time, the efficacy of expired diclofenac potassium (DFP) as a corrosion inhibitor for 304 L stainless steel in 1 M HCl, mimicking industrial acid cleaning conditions....
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...
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...
Agitation-intensified sonochemistry for water disinfection
December 2025
Sonochemistry has been widely investigated in sterilization, while the high energy input hinders the translation from a lab-scale study into practical applications. In this work, a low-power and low-frequency...
Biofilm research advances from an innovative bibliometric method
December 2025
Biofilms are microorganisms attached to surfaces and embedded within a self-produced extracellular polymeric substance, acting as a protective matrix. They play a crucial role in environmental surfaces...
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...
Comprehensive study of a novel surfactant-free microemulsion including amyl acetate / ethanol / water: Simulation, properties and its applications in solubilization and material preparation
December 2025
How to improve the performance of synthesized materials through solvent design has always been a challenge in the field of nanomaterials. In this work, a novel surfactant-free microemulsion (SFME) containing...
Degradation of naproxen and diclofenac from aqueous solutions via catalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate using MMT@CuFe2O4
December 2025
The presence of naproxen (NPX) and diclofenac (DCF) in aquatic environments poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human health due to their persistence and biological activity. Conventional treatment...
The d-band center from transition metals on platinum-based catalysts for enhanced toluene oxidation
December 2025
Substitution or reducing the amount of Pt by using non-precious transition metals (TM) in a catalyst is a feasible strategy for commercial viability. However, the synergistic mechanism between PtTM...
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...
A granular chitosan adsorbent modified with Cu(II) for effective sulfate groundwater remediation
December 2025
Sustainable treatment of sulfate contaminated groundwater is a challenging global water security issue that significantly impacts human and ecosystem health. Herein, the utility of a recently developed...
Optimization method of supercritical water treatment of oily sludge based on double constraints of treatment efficiency and energy consumption
December 2025
The high energy consumption of supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) technology is a major constraint on its industrial application. Existing studies have predominantly focused on treatment efficiency,...
Na-doped nitride-rich carbon nitride for efficient photocatalytic NO abatement
November 2024
Nitride-rich carbon nitride (C3N5) is gaining prominence as a substantial catalyst for photocatalytic reaction because of its narrow bandgap, extensive light responsiveness, and photocatalytic stability....
Incorporating source apportionment and health risk assessment of heavy metals from indoor dust of an industrial area in Dhaka, Bangladesh
November 2024
A total of 45 deposited dust samples were collected from the preselected 15 households near an industrial area at Savar, Bangladesh. The concentrations of metals were measured by EDXRF spectroscopy...
Anthraquinone Schiff base and SDS-based visual detection for environmental safety: Targeting triphosgene and Hg2+ with secondary focus on detection of BSA
November 2024
New sensing techniques with exceptional performance, i.e., high sensitivity, high selectivity, and dependability, are needed to meet the growing demand for quick and accurate environmental pollution...
Developing zirconium xerogel coagulants for deep removal of phosphorous
November 2024
Deep removal of phosphorous (P) from water is a necessary measure to solve the eutrophication problem. Coagulation is both a basic treatment method for P removal and an important pretreatment process...