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{"title":"A granular chitosan adsorbent modified with Cu(II) for effective sulfate groundwater remediation","authors":"Mostafa Solgi,&nbsp;Mohamed H. Mohamed,&nbsp;Inimfon A. Udoetok,&nbsp;Bernd G.K. Steiger,&nbsp;Lee D. Wilson","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 granular chitosan-Cu(II) biocomposite adsorbent (CP-Cu) for the adsorption of sulfate from environmental groundwater systems is reported. Several types of groundwater samples (Wells-1, -2, -3 and -4) were investigated for sulfate removal via a fixed-bed column, characterized by kinetic adsorption parameters in laboratory and groundwater samples. The lowest exhaustion time for CP-Cu was observed for Well 3, due to its high sulfate concentration of 6772 mg/L. In turn, the adsorption capacity under dynamic conditions for Well 3 was the highest (153 mg/g) compared to the other groundwater samples. Modeling of the experimental sulfate removal under dynamic conditions was achieved using the Thomas, Yoon-Nelson, and Adam-Bohart models. The best-fit results showed that the Thomas and Yoon-Nelson model described the breakthrough curves favourably, as compared with the Adam-Bohart model. The prediction of the sulfate adsorption capacities by the Thomas model are in close agreement with the experimental results. This study contributes to the field of surface and interfacial processes through the adsorption of sulfate for a unique type of granular modified chitosan-Cu(II) bioadsorbent system to afford sustainable and efficacious treatment of environmental groundwater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 265-274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145219475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence and applications of refractive index on the catalytic perfomance of photo-responsive materials","authors":"Nelson Oshogwue Etafo ,&nbsp;Aisha Okmi ,&nbsp;Sreedeep Dey ,&nbsp;Hanan Alzahrani ,&nbsp;Abayomi Bamisaye","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 systems. This study carefully examines how ŋcalculated from absorbance data, affects and enhances the photocatalytic performance of semiconductor materials. Thus, influences how light interacts with the material’s surface and interfaces, potentially affecting charge carrier dynamics and reaction kinetics. The study on commonly used photocatalysts like TiO₂, WO₃, NiO, and ZnO shows that adjusting the n, through the adoption of various techniques, which nanostructuring, and composite formation, can significantly affect light absorption, charge carrier separation, and surface redox reactions of photoactive material. It was observed that higher refractive indices often correlate with enhanced light trapping and absorption, thereby improving photocatalytic activity. Moreover, the study shows that experimental and literature-derived data affirm that the optimization of n directly correlates with improved photocatalytic performance in the application of semiconductors for the degradation of organic pollutants and CO₂ reduction. Furthermore, this study provides a multidimensional framework for tailoring η as a critical parameter in photocatalyst design in material engineering to achieve an optimum property, mainly for environmental remediation and energy conversion purposes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 237-264"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145157418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The d-band center from transition metals on platinum-based catalysts for enhanced toluene oxidation","authors":"Qianyu Li ,&nbsp;Li Tan ,&nbsp;Junhui Zhou ,&nbsp;Juntian Li ,&nbsp;Xinjie Wang ,&nbsp;Didi Li ,&nbsp;Shaobin Wang ,&nbsp;Zhimin Ao","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 remains unclear. In this work, we thoroughly investigated the catalytic activity of PtTM (TM = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, or Zn) bimetal catalysts for toluene oxidation, using a covalent triazine framework (CTF-1) as a substrate. Notably, PtMn/CTF-1 exhibited excellent catalytic activity and long-term stability for toluene oxidation. Density functional theory combined with the d-band theory calculations indicate that the catalytic activity depends on oxygen activation. Compared to pure Pt, PtMn shows the largest shift of the d-band center due to the influence of Mn, which significantly increases the Fermi level after O₂ adsorption and generates activated O₂ with highly asymmetric spin states. The theoretical calculations and experimental results provide deep insights into the relationship between PtMn/CTF-1 structure and catalytic activity, which holds significant implications for future design and applications of Pt-based alloy catalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 224-236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145120840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Degradation of naproxen and diclofenac from aqueous solutions via catalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate using MMT@CuFe2O4","authors":"Mohammad Reza Zare ,&nbsp;Nezamaddin Mengelizadeh ,&nbsp;Zeinab Alizadeh ,&nbsp;Morteza khodadadi Saloot ,&nbsp;Mohammad Darvishmotevalli ,&nbsp;Fatemeh Kazemi ,&nbsp;Abdolrasoul Rahmani ,&nbsp;Zeinab Habibi","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 methods often fail to completely remove these pollutants, highlighting the need for efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives. In this study, a novel copper ferrite-loaded montmorillonite (MMT@CuFe₂O₄) composite was synthesized and applied in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation to degrade NPX and DCF. Structural analyses confirmed the successful fabrication of the catalyst, featuring a surface area of 43.55 m²/g, an average pore diameter of 11.89 nm, and a particle size of 12.50 nm. Response surface methodology (RSM) with ANOVA results (R² &gt; 0.89, p &lt; 0.0001) effectively described the influence and interaction of operational parameters. Optimal conditions (pH 9, PMS dosage 1.497 mM, reaction time 21.95 min, pollutant concentration 5 mg/L, and catalyst dosage 151.64 mg/L) yielded removal efficiencies of 99.91 % for DCF and 95.41 % for NPX. The inhibitory effect of anions on pollutant removal followed the order: phosphate &gt; sulfate &gt; nitrate &gt; bicarbonate &gt; chloride. More than 80 % mineralization and a BOD₅/COD ratio &gt; 0.4 confirmed conversion to biodegradable products, with m-xylene, 2-oxopropanoic acid, and indolin-2-one identified as the final degradation intermediates. Toxicity assessment using plant growth indicated a relative growth rate of 95.19 %. Radical quenching experiments revealed that ¹O₂, O₂^•-, ^•OH, and SO₄^•- were the main reactive species. The reaction stoichiometric efficiency (RSE⁾ of PMS was evaluated for various activation methods, with the MMT@CuFe₂O₄ catalyst showing the highest efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 208-223"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145104834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comprehensive study of a novel surfactant-free microemulsion including amyl acetate / ethanol / water: Simulation, properties and its applications in solubilization and material preparation","authors":"Ying Han ,&nbsp;Wenjiao Liu ,&nbsp;Ning Pan ,&nbsp;Shuhui Liu ,&nbsp;Akiko Nakabayashi ,&nbsp;Jinling Chai ,&nbsp;Yan Zhang ,&nbsp;Dejie Li","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 amyl acetate, ethanol and water was selected as a typical solvent system, and ZnO was synthesized as a representative nanomaterial. A comprehensive and in-depth exploration was carried out by combining theoretical and experimental methods. Dissipative particle dynamics simulation was used to predict the formation of SFME, and the microstructures can be clearly exhibited. Then the ternary phase diagram of SFME was plotted, and the solubilizations of CoCl₂ and riboflavin in the SFME were investigated to verify the microstructures of SFME, which is consistent with the simulation results. Further, water in oil SFME was used as a probe to investigate the synthetic template effect. The influences of reaction time and temperature on the growth mechanism of ZnO were revealed. Methylene blue can be degraded more than 90 % in 70 min by the synthesized nanomaterial, which is better than other photocatalysts. It is expected that this work can provide some inspiration and ideas for the expansion of SFME application and the improvement of nanomaterial performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 196-207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145104833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pseudo-first-order kinetics in environmental adsorption: Why are there two distinct equations?","authors":"Khim Hoong Chu ,&nbsp;Jean-Claude Bollinger ,&nbsp;Jakub Kierczak","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pseudo-first-order (PFO) kinetic model is conventionally written as ln(<em>q</em>_<em>e</em> − <em>q</em>_<em>t</em>) = ln(<em>q</em>_<em>e</em>) – <em>k</em>₁·<em>t</em>. However, a mathematically distinct equation, 1/<em>q</em>_<em>t</em> = <em>τ/(q</em>_<em>e</em>·<em>t</em>) + 1/<em>q</em>_<em>e</em>, has been repeatedly and erroneously labeled as the PFO model in the literature. This study is the first to systematically examine and clarify this pervasive misidentification. We identify two key factors contributing to the confusion: (1) the equation’s initial designation as the “generalized first-order kinetic equation,” which was later conflated with the authentic PFO model due to scholarly oversight, and (2) its superficial resemblance to the PFO expression under specific conditions, leading to the mistaken assumption of full equivalence. We show that this equation, originally introduced in the 1960s, constitutes a separate kinetic model with no mathematical relationship to the PFO model. To maintain methodological rigor and terminological accuracy, we urge the environmental adsorption community to discontinue its mislabeling and to correctly recognize this equation as a distinct kinetic formulation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 191-195"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144604495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biofilm research advances from an innovative bibliometric method","authors":"Shan Chen ,&nbsp;Yuanzhao Ding","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 and interfaces. Beneficial biofilms, such as those in biofilm reactors, aid in pollutant removal from water, while harmful biofilms contribute to infections, such as lung infections. Given the significance of biofilm research, mapping its scientific landscape is essential. Traditional bibliometric tools like VOSviewer provide visually clear analyses but have limitations in their depth. This study introduces a new bibliometric approach using an R-based package, a key finding of which is that it offers more detailed and insightful information than VOSviewer. Utilizing this method, the study comprehensively summarizes beneficial biofilms and their applications, as well as harmful biofilms and their associated health risks. Additionally, the study examines future research directions, highlighting the potential integration of big data and machine learning into biofilm research, which could significantly enhance analytical capabilities and foster innovation in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 183-190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144502734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Agitation-intensified sonochemistry for water disinfection","authors":"Yangyang Yang ,&nbsp;Gang Nie ,&nbsp;Jingxiu Bi ,&nbsp;Panpan Zhang ,&nbsp;Pengwei Huo","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 ultrasonic cleaner was coupled with mechanical agitation to reduce the energy barriers for the evolution of cavitation bubbles. Then, hydroxyl radicals (^•OH) was generated at the interface upon the collapse of cavitation bubbles. We discovered that a rise of agitation speed will accelerate the production of ^•OH, leading to remarkably improved <em>Escherichia coli</em> (<em>E. coli</em>) inactivation efficiency. During <em>E. coli</em> treatment, cell envelopes were initially attacked by ^•OH. Then, cytoplasm was released into the solution, remaining the empty <em>E. coli</em> cells. Radical oxidation and thermal decomposition by interior hotspot region synergistically remove the carbon organic matter of the liquid. In addition, the side byproduct of H₂O₂ generated via the self-quenching of two hydroxyl radicals will be removed by MnO₂ catalysts in the treated effluent, proposing a continuous series design combined purification of carbon organic matter with H₂O₂ removal. This study presents a simple strategy to promote the low-energy sonochemistry-based antibacterial applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 176-182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144204837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrochemical detection of congo red dye and its complete removal from wastewater by photocatalytic and adsorption methods","authors":"Farah Gul,&nbsp;Afzal Shah","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 presents the detection and removal of a representative dye (congo red) of the azo class. The detection objective was achieved by the designing of an electrochemical sensor comprising of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) loaded over the surface of glassy carbon electrode (GCE). While the removal objective was achieved by using graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets as adsorbent and BaO nanoparticles as photocatalyst. The designed sensing platform was found highly sensitive for congo red detection as authenticated by the LOD value of 0.1 nM. Congo red was photocatalytically removed from wastewater using BaO nanoparticles. The photocatalytic degradation led to 95 % removal in 90 minutes under acidic conditions. Adsorption method was also used for wastewater purification from congo red. The adsorption results leading to 100 % removal of the dye were modeled to assess the mechanisms and kinetics of adsorption. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were employed to characterize both modified and bare glassy carbon electrodes. The CV results demonstrated that the modified GCE exhibited a larger surface area compared to the unmodified GCE, while the EIS revealed efficient charge transfer through MWCNTs/GCE as compared to the bare GCE. This research presents the first report on a sensing platform that combines adsorptive and photocatalytic methods, for efficient sensing and complete removal of congo red dye from wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 163-175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144099188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comprehensive review of fluoride removal using low-cost adsorbents for environmental and industrial applications","authors":"Siyu Zhou ,&nbsp;Xingwen Chen ,&nbsp;Qian Li ,&nbsp;Lei Huang ,&nbsp;Xiaoyi Qiu ,&nbsp;Jia Yan ,&nbsp;Hongguo Zhang ,&nbsp;Qinhao Zheng ,&nbsp;Qiang Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esi.2025.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 significant threats to human health. This review systematically summarizes over 100 recent studies from the past decade on the use of low-cost materials for fluoride removal via adsorption. Key aspects such as influencing factors, adsorption kinetics, isotherm models, and underlying mechanisms are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the potential applications of low-cost adsorbents in environmental remediation, resource recovery, and industrial processes are critically assessed. This review provides valuable insights for researchers in related fields and offers practical references for advancing the application of low-cost mineral-based technologies for fluoride removal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100486,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"3 ","pages":"Pages 146-162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}