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{"title":"Research progress of simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal adsorbents in wastewater treatment","authors":"Zhixun Wei ,&nbsp;Shuyan Yu ,&nbsp;Chunhong Shi ,&nbsp;Congju Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114844","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114844","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the sources, hazards, occurrence forms, and removal mechanisms of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in polluted waters. Furthermore, it critically reviews various studies on adsorbents for removing N/P-containing pollutants from wastewater, such as activated carbon and mineral-based adsorbents. These adsorbents employ various adsorption mechanisms, such as electrostatic attraction and chemisorption. These adsorbents demonstrate efficacy in simultaneously removing nitrate and phosphate from aqueous solutions. Mineral-based adsorbents exhibit high adsorption capacity for N and P pollutants, potentially enabling a \"waste for waste\" approach. However, developing cost-effective adsorbents is crucial for long-term environmental and economic sustainability. This review offers a novel systematic analysis of adsorbents for N and P removal via co-adsorption. Moreover, this study explores future research directions in advanced purification technologies, adsorbent regeneration, and recycling of spent adsorbents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114844"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent progress on bismuth-based materials for full-spectrum-driven photocatalysis","authors":"Jing Liu ,&nbsp;Shuo Du ,&nbsp;Qiuhui Zhu ,&nbsp;Abdelkader Labidi ,&nbsp;Hongfang Wang ,&nbsp;Chuanyi Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114790","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114790","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Expanding the light response range of photocatalysts is a potent strategy for enhancing photocatalytic activity. Recently, full-spectrum bismuth-based photocatalytic materials have garnered significant attention for the ability to utilize a broad range of light sources for photocatalysis. The tunability of the band structure and composition of bismuth-based materials was achieved by the introduction of defects, doping, the incorporation of up-conversion materials, loading of SPR metals, sensitization, and the construction of heterostructures. Meanwhile, in situ characterization techniques and theoretical calculations have also been used to explore the structure and catalytic mechanism of full spectrum bismuth-based materials. Additionally, machine learning methods based on literature database have been rapidly utilized to search for and then fabricate full-spectrum photocatalytic materials. However, the large-scale preparation and photocatalytic stability of full-spectrum bismuth-based photocatalytic materials pose limitations to the implementation of photocatalytic industrialization. This review outlines the challenges and issues facing the development, preparation, and application of full-spectrum bismuth-based materials in the future, providing significant insights into environmental remediation and energy conversion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114790"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A critical review of Allura Red removal from water: Advancements in adsorption and photocatalytic degradation technologies, and future perspectives","authors":"Noureddine El Messaoudi ,&nbsp;Youssef Miyah ,&nbsp;Neha Singh ,&nbsp;Sylwia Gubernat ,&nbsp;Rida Fatima ,&nbsp;Jordana Georgin ,&nbsp;Abdelaziz El Mouden ,&nbsp;Summaira Saghir ,&nbsp;Salah Knani ,&nbsp;Yuhoon Hwang","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114843","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114843","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review comprehensively surveys the extant methodologies for the removal of Allura Red (AR), a widely used synthetic azo dye, from contaminated water sources; the two major technologies utilized are adsorption and photocatalytic degradation. The novelty of this review paper consists in synthesizing the advances in knowledge about the adsorption and photodegradation of AR and in putting forward practical ways to overcome certain obstacles standing in the way of water treatment technology. This review, therefore, highlights the developments made in the techniques of adsorption and photocatalysis, assesses the various tools and techniques employed and their influences on the removal efficiency, and discusses the potential and prospects for the development of these techniques in improving their performance in water treatment. It further looks into the mechanisms involved with these technologies, evaluating their efficiency, cost-effectiveness, as well as the environmental impact. Moreover, it describes the latest development of new adsorbents and photocatalysts, as well as underlines all promising features of these materials for the improvement of the dye removal process. Focusing on easily scalable and sustainable solutions, current bottlenecks are discussed in this review and new trends and future prospects were investigated that might help to overcome these issues. Overall, the work will be an asset for those carrying out dye removal studies and will form a basis for assessing current technologies and propelling future innovations in this area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114843"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recycling, regeneration, and reutilization of cathode materials of spent LiNixCoyMn(1-x-y)O2 batteries","authors":"Jingjing Guo,&nbsp;Xuetian Li,&nbsp;Xiaoyan Xing,&nbsp;Zhongcai Shao","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114740","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114740","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In response to the imminent issue of climate change and in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, LiNi_xCo_yMn_(1-x-y)O₂ (NCM) batteries are favored in electric vehicles due to their advantages, but their large-scale production presents recycling challenges. Given the high content of critical metals in NCM cathode materials, the recycling potential of spent NCM batteries is significant. However, existing recycling methods fall short in providing theoretical guidance for industrial recycling applications. Recent research has focused on novel and green recycling methods to address these gaps. This review evaluates current recycling methods for NCM cathode materials, including the recovery of critical metals, regeneration of cathode materials, and their reutilization, while discussing recent advancements in pretreatment techniques. The aim is to enhance understanding and stimulate the development of better recycling solutions, providing theoretical foundations and technical support for the industrialization of battery recycling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114740"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating microplastics in wastewater treatment: Understanding analysis, mitigation, removal strategies, impact, and current knowledge gaps","authors":"Albert Contreras-Llin ,&nbsp;Jesús Carrera ,&nbsp;M. Silvia Diaz-Cruz","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114792","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114792","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microplastics (MPs) pose a global threat to both the environment and human health. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been identified as major contributors to MPs pollution in freshwater and coastal ecosystems. This review addresses the critical issue of MPs in WWTPs, focusing on their detection, removal processes, environmental impact, and the current gaps in knowledge. Reported concentrations range from 0.70 to 1567.49 n/L in influent wastewater and from 0.002 to 356 n/L in treated effluents, highlighting the effectiveness of WWTPs in reducing MPs. However, the lack of standardized protocols for sampling, pretreatment, and analysis remains a significant challenge for generating consistent and comparable data. This review not only examines MP removal techniques but also emphasizes the need for improved methods to ensure accurate identification and characterization. To address these gaps, we propose actionable recommendations based on the authors' experience. Future research should prioritize refining these methodologies to enhance our understanding of MP pollution and its mitigation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114792"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Metal-organic framework electrospun nanofibers in application to dye removal from textile wastewaters: A review","authors":"Anastasia Silina,&nbsp;Ahmida El Achari,&nbsp;Fabien Salaün","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114819","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114819","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Emissions of dyes with wastewater from textile industries are increasing every year. Dyes, persisting or decomposing in the environment, enter drinking water through nature's water cycle and can cause severe problems to human health. Researchers have investigated and proposed various wastewater treatment techniques to reduce dyes' emissions, including adsorption, which appears to be the most cost- and time-effective. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are adsorption materials used for many applications for their high specific surface area, pore size, and volume tunability. In dye removal, MOFs are used exceptionally in batch experiments, which hinders their application on an industrial scale. In this review, a comprehensive understanding of the most recent strategies for MOF synthesis is discussed with a focus on effective adsorption of dyes. The most considered interactions between MOFs and dyes are presented with examples and an endeavor is made to understand the contribution of surface charge and size compatibility to adsorption process. Furthermore, the present survey presents the strategies for incorporation of MOF into electrospun nanofiber (ENF) carriers in detail and demonstrates examples of MOF/ENF composite’s effective application towards the adsorption of dye in textile effluents. It is highlighted that dye-MOF interactions are mostly responsible for the dye adsorption process on MOF/ENF. Current limitations of MOF/ENF application in industrial textile wastewater treatment are extensively discussed and include technical and environmental concerns. These limitations need to be resolved before commercialization, and we suggest a number of studies that can be conducted to address this issue.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114819"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Green roof substrates influencing the provision of ecosystem services: A review","authors":"Georgio Farah ,&nbsp;Gabriel Pérez ,&nbsp;Astrid Ballesta ,&nbsp;Makram El Bachawati","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114795","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114795","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green roofs are among the ideas of sustainable growth. However, there is a lack of knowledge of the substrate layer, especially its composition. Thus, this paper aims to review the substrate compositions of green roofs used in literature in the last ten years. The main green roof substrate components include inorganic matter (perlite, vermiculite, crushed bricks), organic matter (compost and peat), and alternative materials such as recycled ones, biochar, and mushrooms. Compost was the most used material for plant growth, with 10 %. Peat was the most mentioned component for runoff quality, with 30 %. For thermal performance, sand was the major material utilized with 10 %. Moreover, compost is the major substance used in making substrate, with 38 out of 62 papers reviewed. Out of 38 papers, including compost, only 16 mentioned the type of material used. In fact, the compositions used till now mainly focus on the plants. Therefore, more studies must be conducted to establish new substrate compositions for not only the vegetation but also for the ecosystem services provided by green roofs, such as thermal and acoustic insulation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114795"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review on the phosphorus bioavailability of thermal treated sewage sludge","authors":"Xuan Luo ,&nbsp;Ruiyao Wang ,&nbsp;Mohammad Nabi ,&nbsp;Ling Tan ,&nbsp;Zhenyu Wu ,&nbsp;Keke Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114783","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114783","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Due to the shortage of phosphorus (P) resources, thermal treatment serves as an efficient sludge management method, both enabling sludge reduction and P recovery. Although thermal treatment retains P in chars and ashes, the bioavailability of P decreases due to the presence of heavy metals and minerals in sludge, making P uptake by plants challenging. This review analyzed the bioavailability of P present in chars and ashes, and explored methods for enhancing P bioavailability for plants uptake. Starting with describing test methods to enhance P bioavailability, this study compared the impacts of various thermal treatment methods on P bioavailability and factors affecting P bioavailability. The common extractants of bioavailable P from chars and ashes were water, citric acid, neutral ammonium citrate, and formic acid. Several methods to enhance P bioavailability in chars and ashes were summarized, including the addition of low molecular weight organic acids, fulvic and humic acids, lignin, enzymes, phosphate solubilizing bacteria, and co-treatment with biomass or chemicals. The transformation of P into hydroxyapatite and the extractable P were the critical factors for enhancing P bioavailability in chars and ashes. In future research, focus can be directed towards: 1) the trade-off of using raw sludge or sludge derived chars and ashes as P fertilizer in terms of P bioavailability; 2) the correlation between physicochemical tests and P fertilization performance in the greenhouse pot experiments to evaluate P bioavailability; 3) the concurrent fate of heavy metals and other pollutants in soil when evaluating P bioavailability in chars and ashes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114783"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the frontiers of carbon nanotube synthesis techniques and their potential applications in supercapacitors, gas sensing, and water purification","authors":"Mamta Bulla ,&nbsp;Vinay Kumar ,&nbsp;Raman Devi ,&nbsp;Sunil Kumar ,&nbsp;Rita Dahiya ,&nbsp;Parul Singh ,&nbsp;Ajay Kumar Mishra","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114504","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114504","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the last few decades, there have been major developments in the field of nanotechnology, particularly in the synthesis of materials at nanoscales, with numerous potential applications. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are sp² hybridized tube-like structures, now gaining significant attention in various technological applications due to their intriguing physio-chemical and electronic properties. This review encompasses the recent developments in CNT synthesis techniques, with a special focus on the chemical vapor deposition method over arc discharge and laser ablation. The twenty-first century's unceasing quest for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions has spurred the development of supercapacitors, in which CNTs exhibit unprecedented potential due to their large surface area and high electrical conductivity. For instance, MWCNTs composited with Ni-Co bimetallic hydroxide doped with rare earth elements La³⁺ give the 4396.0 F g⁻¹ highest specific capacitance at a current density of 1 A g⁻¹, maintaining 70.31 % of their capacitance after 3000 cycles. Moreover, their utilization as gas sensors has revolutionized environmental monitoring by virtue of their sensitivity, selectivity and rapid response to harmful gases. An MWCNT-WS₂ composite possesses a superior selectivity along with a 7 % response to NO gas exposure at a concentration of 5 ppb. Additionally, carbon nanotubes have proven to contribute to addressing the pressing need for effective water purification technologies, leveraging their unique structural and adsorptive properties to remove contaminants from water sources. The AC-MWCNTs-ZnO composite achieved the highest adsorption capacity for MB dye at 1250 mg g⁻¹, with a removal efficiency of 89.5 % and a high surface area of 1723.64 m² g⁻¹. CNT-based materials offer high adsorption capacities for contaminants, including organic pollutants, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and dyes. Despite these advancements, CNT-based composites face challenges such as high production costs, low stability, limited selectivity, and issues related to safe disposal or recycling. Additionally, the potential health risks associated with CNTs, particularly concerning toxicity and bioaccumulation, necessitate thorough investigation. Nonetheless, the diverse range of applications underscores the critical role of CNTs in addressing contemporary challenges in energy, environmental protection, and sensing technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114504"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent advances and future prospects of MXene-based photocatalysts in environmental remediations","authors":"Basiru O. Yusuf ,&nbsp;Mustapha Umar ,&nbsp;Mansur Aliyu ,&nbsp;Aliyu M. Alhassan ,&nbsp;Mohammed Mosaad Awad ,&nbsp;Omer A. Taialla ,&nbsp;AbdulHakam Shafiu Abdullahi ,&nbsp;Jamilu Nura Musa ,&nbsp;Khalid R. Alhooshani ,&nbsp;Saheed A. Ganiyu","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114812","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2024.114812","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing environmental challenges caused by industrial and urban development call for innovative remediation strategies. This review focuses on the novel advancements in MXene-based photocatalysts, highlighting the unique potential of MXenes, a two-dimensional family of transition metal carbides and nitrides for environmental cleanup. Unlike conventional materials, MXenes combine exceptional electronic, chemical, and mechanical properties, making them highly effective in utilizing solar energy for pollutant degradation. Their large surface area, tunable surface chemistry, functional groups, and high electrical conductivity allow for precise customization of catalytic sites, boosting their photocatalytic performance. This work explores the synthesis, properties, and mechanisms behind MXenes’ superior photocatalytic activity and their application in environmental remediation. It also addresses the challenges of scaling MXene systems for practical use, along with the opportunities they offer for broader environmental solutions. By highlighting the future prospects of MXene-based photocatalysts, this review emphasizes their potential to transform the field of environmental remediation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"12 6","pages":"Article 114812"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142652546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}