Magnetic FeP/Fe3O4 multi-shell heterostructures for enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation in accelerating tetracycline degradation
2026
Iron-based heterogeneous catalysts have been demonstrated considerable potential in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation for the degradation of organic pollutants degradation, yet their catalytic efficiency...
Characteristics of disinfection byproduct formation in outdoor swimming pool water: The effect of solar photolysis of chlorine disinfectants
2026
Chlorine disinfectants, such as sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), are widely used in outdoor swimming pools. However, the effects of solar irradiation on the formation...
Ensemble machine learning for meteorological drought assessment and forecasting with satellite and climate data (Urmia Lake basin, Iran)
2026
This study assesses the ability of satellite, meteorological, and climate teleconnection indices to forecast drought at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month intervals in the Urmia Lake basin (ULB) using machine...
Alginate-aided encapsulation: A novel and facile approach to strengthen the resilience of aerobic granular sludge under ethylene glycol-induced C/N stress
2026
C/N imbalanced and toxic wastewaters destabilize biological treatment processes by disrupting microbial structure and function. Ethylene glycol (EG), commonly encountered in de-icing-related effluents,...
Synergistic influence of hydrophilicity and photocatalysis of bio-TiO2@ZIF-8/PVA-PVDF membrane on high-performance treatment of antibiotic-contaminated water
2026
The menace of antibiotic contamination of water bodies has highlighted the need to develop efficient strategies to effectively remove them from contaminated water for safe discharge. In this study,...
Modification of microalgae-based toxicity assessment by continuously updating the tested solution: taking sulfonamide toxicity as an example
2026
Toxicity assessments using microalgae are commonly conducted to reflect the ecological risks posed by exogenous pollutants. In natural water, pollutant concentrations often remain constant due to continuous...
A comprehensive bibliometric and metadata analysis review of flash flood and rainfall studies in the Arabian Peninsula
2026
Flash floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, posing risks to an increasing number of areas because of the growing incidence of extreme rainfall events. Considerable interest has been...
Application of irrigation techniques to improve water use efficiency in shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) in dryland
2026
Insufficient water resources pose a significant challenge to the development of drylands in Indonesia for cultivating crops like shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.). Water scarcity in dryland is attributed...
Algal growth potential based nitrogen and phosphorus criteria for bloom control
2026
High concentrations of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in aquatic systems can readily induce eutrophication, posing significant ecological and human health risks. Establishing scientifically sound N...
Enhanced microalgae-bacteria symbiosis for domestic garbage leachate treatment: Optimization and life cycle assessment
2026
Domestic garbage leachate (DGL) poses severe environmental threats due to its complex organic toxins and high chromaticity, limiting conventional treatment efficacy. To overcome these toxicity limitations,...
Exogenous γ-aminobutyric acid alleviates selenite stress and enhances organic selenium and energy-storage compound accumulation in Tribonema minus
2026
Tribonema minus, a filamentous microalga, has been shown to effectively remove selenite while accumulating biomass enriched with organic selenium and carbohydrates. However, elevated selenite concentrations...
Influence of halides on the formation of cytotoxicity and adsorbable organic halogen in peroxymonosulfate disinfection process
2026
Peroxymonosulfate (PMS) is a promising disinfectant; however, the formation of toxic byproducts during its application in water disinfection has raised concerns. This study investigates the influence...
Analysis on the decay law of water retention of sponge city roads under cyclic clogging
2026
The water retention capacity of sponge city pavement systems is substantially compromised by particulate sedimentation induced by vehicular and pedestrian traffic. To systematically evaluate the deterioration...
Boric acid modified zero-valent iron enhanced activation of periodate for sulfamethazine removal: Performance and mechanism
2026
This study investigated the enhancement of periodate (PI) activation using boric acid-modified zero-valent iron (BA-ZVI) for the degradation of sulfamethazine (SMT). Only 5.4 % of SMT was removed in...
Deciphering the algal successional trajectories and ecological regulation mechanisms during the cooling phase: A case study of a eutrophic urban lake
2026
Global rise in eutrophication has brought out various types of algal blooms. However, research on eutrophic lakes has predominantly focused on the risks and drivers of harmful algal blooms (HABs), while...
Resource utilization of wastewater generated during the etching process in electrode foil production: An engineering case study
2026
The etching process in electrode foil production generates vast quantities of low-concentration acidic rinse water and high-concentration waste acid, posing severe environmental risks. This study presents...
Sensitivity and uncertainty of baseflow and discharge simulations using WetSpass-M in the Akaki catchment, central highlands of Ethiopia
Available online 1 April 2026
Accurate estimation of baseflow and discharge is critical for sustainable water resource planning, particularly in tropical catchments with limited data quality. This study evaluated the sensitivity,...
Synergistic oxidation process (SOP): Toward cost-efficient and environmentally friendly water treatment solutions
Available online 28 March 2026
Conventional AOPs are constrained by several limitations, including reliance on radical oxidation mechanisms, spatiotemporal constraints on operation, and a narrow focus on pollutant removal. Conceptual...
Investigating future climate change impacts on streamflow and drought characterization in the Arno River basin, Tuscany, Italy, using CMIP6 and SWAT+ modelling
Available online 27 March 2026
Assessing future climate change impacts is essential for developing adaptive water resource management strategies in river basins. This study presents an integrated modeling framework combining the...
Visible-Light-Driven Activation of Micro-concentration H2O2 by Fe(III)-Fulvic acid Complexes for Efficient Pollutant Degradation
Available online 26 March 2026
The inherent inefficiency associated with the utilization of micro-concentration hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in conventional Fenton systems arises from the sluggish cycling between Fe(III) and Fe(II)....
Treatment of Low C/N Wastewater Containing Phthalates in Algal Pond-Constructed Wetlands: Roles of Extracellular Polymeric Substances and Microbiome
Available online 24 March 2026
Carbon source deficiency is the crucial factor constraining conventional biological nitrogen removal in low C/N wastewater. Therefore, this study investigated nutrients and dimethyl phthalate (DMP)...
PREDICTIVE MODELLING OF E. COLI DARK REGROWTH AFTER UVC-LED DISINFECTION IN DIFFERENT WATER MATRICES AND TEMPERATURES
Available online 20 March 2026
This study analyses post-treatment Escherichia coli regrowth in drinking water after UVC LED disinfection and proposes a kinetic model to predict it. The model integrates the effects of UVC dose (0.06–0.15...
Conjugated microporous poly(pyrrole methylene) for simultaneous removal of Acid Red G and Methylene Blue
Available online 16 March 2026
Industrial wastewater containing mixed ionic dyes poses a significant treatment challenge. Herein, a conjugated microporous poly(pyrrole methylene) (Py-PPA-CMP) was synthesized using pyrrole and p-phthalaldehyde...
Synthesis of Granular Algal-Biomass-Based Catalysts for Enhanced Ozonation of Wastewater
Available online 11 March 2026
Catalysts are crucial for the catalytic ozonation treatment of refractory industrial wastewater. While carbon-based catalysts are considered as promising alternatives to metal-based ones, their practical...
Deciphering the water quality deterioration in isolated artificial landscape replenished with reclaimed water: Key driving factors and mechanism
Available online 16 February 2026
Reclaimed water reuse is critical to alleviate urban water resources shortage. However, applying it to artificial landscape might pose ecological issues, and key factors driving water quality deterioration...