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{"title":"Mechanisms governing the transport of nanoparticles and microplastics in porous media: A review","authors":"Mohamed N. Singer ,&nbsp;Batoul Mohsen ,&nbsp;Vasileios E. Katzourakis ,&nbsp;Maryam R. Al Shehhi ,&nbsp;Constantinos V. Chrysikopoulos","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.118002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.118002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work examines the transport mechanisms governing nanoparticles, microplastics, colloids, and biocoloids in porous media, and investigates their roles in environmental sustainability and water resource management. Processes such as aggregation, straining, and co-transport are considered, while a wide range of influencing parameters including particle surface charge, aqueous chemistry, pH, ionic strength, and porous media properties are analyzed for their impact. Published studies reveal that ionic strength and pH significantly impact nanoparticle transport, with higher ionic strength promoting aggregation and retention due to the compression of the electrical double layer. Colloids and viruses are influenced by factors such as attachment-detachment dynamics, and interactions with other particles. Furthermore, the transport of microplastics is governed by their surface properties, hydrophobicity, size, density, and interactions with surrounding organic and inorganic substances. These characteristics play a significant role in determining their migration through porous media. Furthermore, studies have shown that natural organic matter can act as a stabilizing agent for nanoparticles and microplastics by enhancing electrostatic repulsion, thereby increasing mobility in porous media. Conversely, the presence of divalent cations such as calcium can promote aggregation and retention, particularly under conditions of high ionic strength. Τhe importance of physical, chemical, and biological factors on particle transport in subsurface environments was highlighted. Clearly, these findings may help the development or improvement of economically viable and efficient remediation strategies for a wide range of contaminated environmental sites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 118002"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144656779","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":"Urine treatment technologies yielding fertilisers as an end-product: A review","authors":"Haresh Dash ,&nbsp;Behzad Mozafari ,&nbsp;Recep Kaan Dereli ,&nbsp;Sarah Cotterill","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117962","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117962","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The escalating demand for agricultural fertilisers has driven interest in alternative fertiliser production technologies beyond conventional resource-intensive industrial methods. Human urine accounts for approximately 1 % of domestic wastewater by volume, but contains 80 % nitrogen (N), over 50 % phosphorus (P), and more than 60 % potassium (K) of the wastewater, making it suitable for source-separation and a viable substrate for fertiliser production. This review examines more than 20 treatment technologies for source-separated urine with a focus on fertiliser production. The technologies reviewed include: membrane processes, physicochemical technologies, microbial electrochemical systems, and hybrid approaches. For each technology, the operating principles, nutrient recovery efficiency, advantages, and limitations are outlined. This review identifies seven urine-derived fertilisers: struvite, calcium phosphate, potash, ammonium sulphate (liquid and solid), solid fertiliser (which contains N, P, K, NaCl, and KCl), and nutrient- rich liquid (which contains N, P, and K) from existing literature. Urine-derived fertilisers showed better growth in weight and size of basil plants, and demonstrated superior N and P uptake on ryegrass and maize, compared to commercial fertilisers. While treating urine with a singular technology may not simultaneously generate N, P, and K, integrating technologies can yield more than one fertiliser product with improved process efficiency. The scope and potential scalability of various urine treatment technologies are explored by analysing lab, pilot, and large-scale investigations. Further life cycle analysis is required to support real-world adoption due to the lack of studies reporting the potential impacts of implementing large-scale urine treatment facilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117962"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614260","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 of antibiotic resistance generation and control in wastewater and solid waste system","authors":"Shuai Zhang ,&nbsp;Ting Xu ,&nbsp;Chenxi Zhang ,&nbsp;Huimin Zhou ,&nbsp;Tao Liu ,&nbsp;Hai-liang Song","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.118014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.118014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The escalating prevalence and genetic diversity of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pose significant threats to global ecosystems and public health, driven by their rapid dissemination across multiple environmental media. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of AMR transmission and surveillance approaches, while evaluating contemporary strategies for mitigating resistance spread within wastewater and solid waste treatment systems. Key interventions include source reduction through antibiotic stewardship programs and the development of alternative therapeutic approaches. At the cellular level, bacterial mutation rates can be suppressed through oxidative stress alleviation, efflux pump inhibition, and quorum sensing disruption. Horizontal gene transfer of AMR can be constrained through advanced oxidation processes for resistance gene degradation, physical immobilization techniques such as complexation, adsorption, precipitation, and ion exchange, as well as modulation of cell membrane permeability. Emerging biological control methods, particularly bacteriophage therapy and predatory bacterial applications, show considerable promise for AMR mitigation. By synthesizing these multidisciplinary strategies, this review offers critical insights for developing integrated approaches to combat the global spread of antibiotic resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 118014"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144632671","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":"Chain-length dependent behavior of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs): Environmental risks, migration patterns, remediation strategies and decontamination mechanisms","authors":"Kai Zhang ,&nbsp;Cong Li ,&nbsp;Yulin Bian ,&nbsp;Siyi Gu ,&nbsp;Jingzhen Su ,&nbsp;Jieming Yuan ,&nbsp;Hyunook Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117987","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117987","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), characterized by their persistent perfluoroalkyl backbone and functional terminal groups, have emerged as global contaminants of critical concern due to their detrimental impacts on human health and ecosystem integrity. While short-chain PFASs derivative have been increasingly adopted as alternatives to long-chain homologs, their heightened aqueous solubility and environmental mobility have facilitated widespread aquatic contamination. Despite extensive research on PFASs generally, systematic comparisons of environmental distribution patterns, transport mechanisms, and transformation pathways between long- and short-chain variants remain notably lacking. This comprehensive review analyzes global contamination profiles and environmental fate dynamics of PFASs compounds, with particular emphasis on human exposure pathways and toxicological consequences. We critically evaluate current remediation strategies, including: 1) Methodical examination of physical removal technologies with detailed analysis of material-specific adsorption characteristics and underlying molecular interaction mechanisms, 2) Comparative assessment of advanced oxidation/reduction processes (AO/RPs), particularly addressing chain-length dependent degradation efficiencies and mechanistic pathways, 3) Technological viability analysis for short-chain PFASs elimination, incorporating performance benchmarking across treatment modalities. Through systematic integration of contaminant behavior analysis and technological efficacy evaluation, this work advances predictive understanding of PFASs environmental dynamics while establishing a robust decision-making framework for selecting context-appropriate remediation solutions targeting both conventional and emerging PFASs contaminants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117987"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144665801","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":"Polymeric membranes for sustainable closed-loop heamodialysis process water management: Recent advances and future perspectives","authors":"Nuhu Dalhat Mu'azu ,&nbsp;Mukarram Zubair ,&nbsp;Hissah A. Alqahtani ,&nbsp;Shamsuddeen A. Haladu ,&nbsp;Mohammad Saood Manzar ,&nbsp;Salha Alharthi ,&nbsp;Abir Abdel-Naby ,&nbsp;Ahmad Hussaini Jagaba ,&nbsp;Ishraq H. Alhamed ,&nbsp;Emre Cevik ,&nbsp;Abdullah Alhwiesh ,&nbsp;Nadeem Baig","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117934","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117934","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hemodialysis (HD) is a life-saving kidney treatment process that requires a substantial amount of ultra-pure dialysate water to ensure patient safety. The global increase in prevalence of HD patients cases has led to a rapid rise in the demand for high-performing polymeric membranes used in HD process. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in polymeric membranes for hemodialysis (HD), highlighting their critical roles in ultrapure dialysate production, efficient HD treatment performance, and regeneration of spent dialysate within a closed-loop system. It also addresses dialysate quality standards and underscores the importance of reversed osmosis (RO) and forward osmosis (FO) polymeric membranes in advancing sustainable and integrated dialysate management system. Furthermore, the performance of osmotically and pressure-driven HD membranes and various synthesis approaches for their fabrication are explored. The review critically examines different polymeric materials used in membrane production and evaluates the contribution of advanced materials such as novel carbon and biobased materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), nanocomposites, metallic nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) etc to improve polymeric membranes performances for HD applications. Biocompatibility of HD membranes is highlighed as a crucial factor for dialysis treatment process, yet, efforts have been focused mainly, on hemocompatibility, despite broader biocompatibility landscape. Current limitations of RO and FO polymeric membranes applications in HD domain are enumerated while future research directions to overcome them are suggested. The need to develop sustainable closed-loop dialysate systems by integrating membrane technologies, material science, patient care, and environmental considerations is emphasized. More directed efforts are still required to create greener, higher biocompatible, and cost-effective membranes via integration of abundant, naturally occurring materials to meet the growing demands for achieving sustainable dialysate management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117934"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144655009","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":"Red mud-based all-solid-waste cementitious materials: A review of synthesis, heavy metals immobilization and feasibility application","authors":"Tonglin Ma ,&nbsp;Yingbo Dong ,&nbsp;Hai Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117999","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117999","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a supplementary cementitious material, red mud not only improves its utilization rate and alleviates environmental problems caused by large-scale stockpiling, but also mitigates CO₂ emissions and energy consumption associated with cement production. Developing red mud-based all-solid-waste cementitious materials with ideal bonding properties to completely replace cement presents both economic and environmental advantages. This paper took a novel perspective by focusing on red mud-based all-solid-waste cementitious materials, providing an informed delineation between red mud-based all-solid-waste alkali-activated cementitious materials and red mud-based geopolymer. We summarized the composition of raw materials, types of extra alkaline activator, and maximum compressive strength of the two cementitious materials, systematically classified the maximum amount of red mud added to different cementitious material systems, and revealed the synthesis mechanism of the two cementitious materials. The types of heavy metals contained in the two kinds of cementitious materials were analyzed and integrated, and the efficacy and mechanism of heavy metals fixation was revealed. The effects of key system components, such as alkaline, calcium and silicon-aluminum components, on the environmental-material properties of the cementitious materials have been elaborated in depth. The cementitious material is compared with conventional cement showing better sustainability. Feasible applications of the material covering different areas are also detailed. The summary and outlook of the current research work provides examples for the upcycling strategies and harmless valorization of red mud and solid waste, and provides guidance for the regulation of the properties of red mud-based all-solid-waste materials and their practical engineering applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117999"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144613841","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":"Surface-engineered biochar: Recent advances in modification strategies for environmental remediation and energy applications","authors":"Wai Siong Chai ,&nbsp;Awais Ali Aslam ,&nbsp;Xinyang Li ,&nbsp;Tao Wu ,&nbsp;Cheng Heng Pang","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117951","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117951","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, biochar has surfaced as an intriguing biosourced substance capable of tackling worldwide issues in energy, agriculture, biomedicine, and environmental sectors. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of biochar relies on the precise adjustment of its surface chemical properties to fulfill specific roles. This review offers an extensive summary of biochar production techniques, highlighting the thermochemical conversion of biomass and the crucial influence of precursor choice and process conditions on biochar characteristics. Furthermore, we investigate sophisticated surface alteration methods, such as chemical activation, physical activation, and functionalization with silane coupling agents, titanates, diazonium salts, and nitrogen-derived compounds. Recent progress in biochar engineering, especially the developments made in the past years, is summarized and linked to their uses in pollutant adsorption, water treatment, catalysis, energy storage, and soil remediation. This review emphasizes the promise of surface-engineered biochar as a sustainable answer to urgent global challenges by exploring the connection between functionalization methods and final uses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117951"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144632673","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":"Advances in interfacial conditioning in phosphate ore flotation: A comprehensive review","authors":"Yuntao Kang ,&nbsp;Hongxiang Xu ,&nbsp;Hongguang Xu ,&nbsp;Yijun Cao ,&nbsp;Xin Sun ,&nbsp;Lin Ma ,&nbsp;Jingzheng Wang ,&nbsp;Jiahua Cui ,&nbsp;Jiushuai Deng","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117942","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117942","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Given the gradual depletion of high-grade phosphorite deposits, enhancing the performance indicators of phosphorite flotation separation using froth flotation becomes critical. Although some studies on interfacial regulation of phosphate ore flotation have been conducted, there are still few systematic reviews on the subject, leaving our understanding of the challenges of flotation interfaces, the regulation system, and related mechanisms unclear. The development and industrialization of phosphate ore flotation technology have long faced the following challenges: interference from calcium-bearing minerals and fine-grained minerals, the influence of unavoidable ions, and complex pulp interface issues caused by insufficient selectivity of flotation reagents. A comprehensive investigation of the current research status in phosphate ore flotation is conducted, addressing five main aspects: mineral properties of apatite and its gangue minerals, interfacial regulation of mineral interactions, interfacial regulation of unavoidable metal ions, interfacial regulation of flotation reagents, and progress in flotation process research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117942"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144587686","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":"Hydrogen production from plastics: A comprehensive review of thermochemical pathways, process optimization and sustainability insights","authors":"Toon Van Vaerenbergh,&nbsp;Kseniia Vikanova,&nbsp;Xian Wu,&nbsp;Jonathan Van Waeyenberg,&nbsp;Brent Smeyers,&nbsp;Hendrik van Leuven,&nbsp;Bert Sels","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117929","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117929","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plastic waste accumulation has become a major environmental challenge, prompting interest in advanced recycling technologies that can recover value from non-recyclable streams. Among these, thermochemical processes for hydrogen production offer a compelling route for both waste management of heavily contaminated streams and clean energy generation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of hydrogen production from plastic waste through catalytic gasification, pyrolysis-reforming, and pyrolysis-chemical vapor deposition. Following an overview of these thermochemical routes, the review examines how process parameters - such as plastic feedstock, catalyst type, reactor configuration, temperature, and oxidant input- affect hydrogen yield and co-product formation. Further, environmental and techno-economic assessments are discussed to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of each approach. By consolidating current advances and identifying key research gaps, this work aims to guide future developments toward viable and sustainable hydrogen production from plastic waste.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117929"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144595810","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":"Practice and challenges for beneficial use of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash in China","authors":"Huihuang Zou ,&nbsp;Pinjing He ,&nbsp;Fan Lü ,&nbsp;Hua Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117923","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.117923","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWIBA) is a major by-product of incineration and has been classified as non-hazardous waste in most countries. Owing to its mineral composition being similar to that of natural aggregates, MSWIBA has attracted increasing attention for use in construction materials such as road subbase and cement-based products. However, concerns remain about its environmental risks due to the potential release of heavy metals and soluble salts during long-term field applications. This review critically examines the current status of MSWIBA management in China, including generation, physicochemical characteristics, and national regulatory frameworks. Comparative insights are provided based on international practices, highlighting differences in pretreatment technologies, utilization pathways, and environmental standards. The review identifies several key challenges in China, such as decentralized management, lack of long-term risk assessment, and absence of enforceable standards. Drawing on global experience, the paper proposes policy and technical recommendations to support safe and efficient reuse of MSWIBA, contributing to the development of a circular economy and China’s “Zero-Waste City” initiative.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 5","pages":"Article 117923"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144581239","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}