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{"title":"Advances of copper-based metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives in nitrate reduction to ammonia","authors":"Honglin Xu,&nbsp;Feng Shi,&nbsp;Jinbao Du,&nbsp;Sen Xu,&nbsp;Kaichen Wang,&nbsp;Jinguo Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116076","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116076","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ammonia (NH₃) is an important chemical raw material and a good nitrogen source. The industrial ammonia production process consumes a lot of fossil fuels and produces secondary pollution. Electrochemical nitrate reduction (eNO₃RR) has attracted extensive attention due to its low cost, simple process and no secondary pollution. While the lack of effective electrocatalysts limits the NH₃ yield and selectivity of eNO₃RR. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an ideal candidate for electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia (ENRA) due to their unique structure and properties. The advance of Cu-based metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives in ENRA are summarized to provide ideas for the preparation of catalysts. The characteristics of MOFs and their derivatives are explored, the applications in ERNA are analyzed, and the structure-activity relationship and reaction mechanism are dissected to help understand deeply the role during the reaction process. Finally, some perspectives are offered, including the current challenges and prospects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 116076"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143577746","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":"Adsorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil and water on pyrochars: A review","authors":"Lishi Tang ,&nbsp;Panpan Wang ,&nbsp;Chengze Yu ,&nbsp;Ning Jiang ,&nbsp;Jiaqi Hou ,&nbsp;Jun Cui ,&nbsp;Shuaishuai Xin ,&nbsp;Yanjun Xin ,&nbsp;Mingxiao Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116081","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116081","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent organic pollutants that pose severe environmental and human health risks. Given their chemical stability and hydrophobicity, PAHs tend to accumulate in soil and water, leading to long-term contamination. Effective remediation strategies are urgently required to mitigate these risks. Pyrochars have gained increasing attention due to their high adsorption capacity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. This review systematically examines the application of pyrochars in PAHs removal, focusing on their adsorption mechanisms and influencing factors. Pyrochars exhibit adsorption capacities ranging from 2.0 mg/g to 384 mg/g under optimal conditions. Their adsorption is primarily governed by pore filling, π–π interactions, and hydrogen bonding, with variations depending on PAHs molecular structure and pyrochars surface properties. Additionally, the review highlights the potential applications of pyrochars in environmental remediation and provides insights for future research on enhancing their performance. This study contributes to the development of sustainable and efficient strategies for PAHs pollution control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 116081"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143577747","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":"Catalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds by plasma–metal oxide coupling","authors":"Xingyuan Gao ,&nbsp;Yiyu Deng ,&nbsp;Zining Wei ,&nbsp;Zhuobin Li ,&nbsp;Nianzu Peng ,&nbsp;Xueyi Li ,&nbsp;Li Li ,&nbsp;Liaochuan Jiang ,&nbsp;Shuxian Qiu ,&nbsp;Danhua Zhao ,&nbsp;Sibudjing Kawi","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review summarizes the plasma-assisted catalytic removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) over metal oxide-based catalysts. Apart from the fundamental working processes and classifications of non-thermal plasma, reaction mechanisms, combination configurations and operation modes in catalyst-plasma hybrid systems, the main contents refer to the applications of metal oxides as catalysts for the plasma catalysis of VOCs. In this part, the catalyst–plasma synergy and structure–performance relationship are discussed in depth by referring to specific examples of VOC abatement. After that, a comprehensive coverage of parameter effects is critically demonstrated, followed by the illustration of advanced reactor design. Finally, conclusive remarks and future prospects are proposed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 116045"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143551807","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 customized sulfur-doping Zr-MOF-fabric composite for selective and efficient gold recovery","authors":"Jiao Wang ,&nbsp;Kexin Liu ,&nbsp;Lei Shi ,&nbsp;Jinshan Xie ,&nbsp;Manman Zhao ,&nbsp;Wulong Li ,&nbsp;Zhanxiong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have exhibited great potential in various adsorption and separation fields, such as the adsorption of metal ions, separation of organic pollutants, and recovery of precious metals from aqueous-based matrices. Here, we prepared a series of sulfur-doping Zr-MOF-fabric composites by in-situ growth of zirconium metal ions with sulfur-containing organic ligands on the surface of carboxylated fabrics (CF-Ph-COOH). The formic acid (FA) regulated mercaptosuccinic acid (MSA) and 2,2’-dithiobisbenzoic acid (DTSA) Zr-MOF-fabric (CF-Zr-MSA-FA and CF-Zr-DTSA-FA) composites exhibit excellent Au³⁺ adsorption from water with saturated adsorption capacities of 141.15 mg/g and 169.28 mg/g, respectively, and showing over 90 % adsorption removal rate in the pH range of 2–6, especially for CF-Zr-DTSA-FA could maintain more than 99.99 %. Most strikingly, the prepared MOF-fabric composites display excellent selective adsorption for Au³⁺ in mixed solutions, and the selective adsorption efficiency of CF-Zr-MSA-FA and CF-Zr-DTSA-FA was up to 95.69 % and 85.37 %, respectively. Finally, the prepared MOF-fabric composites can be reused as filtering membrane for gold recovery, which also could provide a facile strategy to recover gold from water, and extending the practical applications of MOFs textile composite.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 3","pages":"Article 116053"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143621410","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":"Nano-TiO2 with humic acid to promote remediation of cadmium/pyrene composite contaminated soil by Hylotelephium spectabile","authors":"Yiwei Zhang ,&nbsp;Jie Wang ,&nbsp;Xiaona Liu ,&nbsp;Lei Zhang ,&nbsp;Jianhui Wang ,&nbsp;Chenglong Xu ,&nbsp;Tianwei Qian ,&nbsp;Junmei Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116044","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116044","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soil polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and cadmium (Cd) pollution poses severe threats to environment security. Previous studies have reported that both nanoparticles and humic acid (HA) have ability to phytoremediate of pyrene/Cd in soil. Here, pot experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of TiO₂NPs and humic acid addition on the applicability <em>Hylotelephium spectabile</em> of remediation for pyrene-Cd co-contaminated soil and the corresponding plant growth. The results show that TiO₂NPs with HA can mitigate the damage to plant physiology. TiO₂NPs-HA is more suitable to be applied on composite soil where Cd pollution is dominant and pyrene pollution is light. Furthermore, the coating of TiO₂NPs with HA enhances the availability of Cd and expands root xylem, allowing roots to absorb and accumulate Cd in large quantities finally. This study aims to establish a theoretical foundation for the implementation of sedum plant in remediating soil contaminated with multiple pollutants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 3","pages":"Article 116044"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143636310","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":"Harnessing 3D printing for tailored TiO₂ structures redefining organic pollutant degradation","authors":"Balvinder Kaur ,&nbsp;Pardeep Singh ,&nbsp;Sourbh Thakur ,&nbsp;Archana Singh ,&nbsp;Vishal Chaudhary ,&nbsp;Naveen Kumar ,&nbsp;Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khan ,&nbsp;Malik Abdul Rub ,&nbsp;Naved Azum ,&nbsp;Pankaj Raizada","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The advent of three-dimensional (3D) printing has revolutionized the design and performance of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) photocatalysts, overcoming key limitations of conventional fabrication techniques. In contrast to traditional TiO₂, which has drawbacks of poor recyclability, limited specific<!--> <!-->surface area, and inefficient charge separation, 3D-printed TiO₂ architectures exhibit hierarchical porosity, improved light trapping, and tunable architectures leading to superior photocatalytic efficiency. Herein the comparative performance of Direct Ink Writing (DIW), Fused Deposition Method (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA) is discussed emphasizing their critical roles in photocatalyst design and fabrication. In addition, promising applications for removing antibiotics, dyes, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are summarized alongwith the discussion of challenges related to structural stability and scalability. Future directions including, the integration of<!--> <!-->machine learning for material optimization, incorporation of plasmonic and carbon-based materials, and adaptive light-responsive designs will lay the groundwork for emerging photocatalytic systems. Finally,<!--> <!-->this review also highlights the transformative potential of 3D-printed TiO₂ in achieving efficient, scalable, and sustainable environmental remediation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 116042"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143601110","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":"Microalgae bioinputs as disruptive technology for a sustainable agriculture: A systematic and bibliometric review","authors":"Rafael Carvalho Nogueira da Gama ,&nbsp;Jackeline de Siqueira Castro ,&nbsp;Bianca Barros Marangon ,&nbsp;Maurino Magno de Jesus Junior ,&nbsp;Vinícius José Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Juscimar da Silva ,&nbsp;Maria Lúcia Calijuri","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>By 2050, global population growth is expected to double the demand for food, consequently increasing the need for fertilizers, which will intensify the pressure on natural resources and exacerbate environmental impacts. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of microalgal biomass cultivated in wastewater as bioinputs in agriculture. However, these studies remain mostly at laboratory or pilot project scales, requiring significant advances to enable their large-scale application. This study presents a systematic and bibliometric review to evaluate the state of the art of microalgae-based bioinputs, focusing on their production methods, environmental impacts, and techno-economic feasibility. The novelty of this work lies in its integrated approach, which not only consolidates current knowledge on bioinput technologies but also identifies critical gaps and intervention points to advance the large-scale adoption of microalgae-based bioinputs in agriculture. The review highlighted diverse methods for processing microalgal biomass, underscoring its significant potential as a soil conditioner, biostimulant, biopesticide, and biofungicide. Although these applications hold considerable promise, key challenges-such as optimizing cultivation in wastewater and minimizing energy consumption-must be effectively addressed to fully realize this potential. Environmental analyses reveal the potential of microalgae to support nutrient recycling, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance soil health. Techno-economic evaluations underline the need for scalable and cost-effective processes, highlighting the importance of integrated approaches that combine environmental and economic assessments. This comprehensive review provides a roadmap for future research, emphasizing the importance of addressing technical, environmental, and economic barriers to achieve sustainable and scalable production of microalgae-based bioinputs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 116034"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143561809","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":"Next-generation brackish water treatment: Exploring dual-ion capacitive deionization","authors":"Yize Li,&nbsp;Jing He,&nbsp;He Liu,&nbsp;Chao Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.116037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The escalating global freshwater crisis presents a formidable challenge to development, with desalination emerging as a prominent solution. Among the diverse array of desalination technologies, capacitive deionization (CDI) holds significant promise, surpassing conventional methods such as reverse osmosis and distillation. However, the inherent limitations in the physical adsorption capacity of carbon electrodes have, thus far, impeded CDI’s desalination capacity from reaching its full potential. The burgeoning field of dual-ion capacitive deionization (DICD) has garnered significant attention. Upon application of an electric current, electrode materials in DICD configurations engage in Faradaic reactions with both cations and anion thereby demonstrating enhanced desalination efficiency and an expanded scope of potential applications. The performance of DICD is inextricably linked to the meticulous selection and design of electrode materials, prompting researchers to pursue the development of diverse and highly efficient capture electrode materials specifically tailored for different ions. This review furnishes a comprehensive examination of CDI principles and performance indicators, analyzing the evolution of device configurations with a focus on channel design variations. Furthermore, the current landscape of electrode material in DICD configurations is explored, encompassing its application prospects and challenges within the realm of brackish water desalination. Future research endeavors will prioritize enhancing electrode material stability, mitigating costs, and pioneering the discovery of more efficient electrode materials to facilitate the commercial realization of DICD technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 116037"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143551809","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":"Optimizing membrane dehumidification performance: A comprehensive review of materials, modules and system","authors":"Yilin Liu ,&nbsp;Junbao Fan ,&nbsp;Jincai Su ,&nbsp;Na Li ,&nbsp;Xin Cui ,&nbsp;Liwen Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.115990","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.115990","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Membrane dehumidification technology has gained significant attention for its efficiency, energy savings, and simplicity. Enhancing the performance of membrane dehumidification is crucial as it directly impacts energy efficiency and indoor comfort, promoting wider adoption of this innovative approach. Significant advances have been made in enhancing membrane dehumidification performance from the perspectives of materials, modules, and systems. This review delves into recent developments, focusing on enhancement methods, dehumidification effects, and limitations. Innovations in membrane materials, such as the use of nanoparticles and hydrophilic functional groups, improve permeability, selectivity, and durability. Moreover, novel module designs, like porous or spiral-wound configurations, increase the surface area and optimize flow dynamics, thereby boosting the dehumidification efficiency. Connecting multiple modules in series or parallel enhances performance but introduces manufacturing complexities, higher flow resistance, and fouling risks. At the system level, integrating membranes with heat recovery or renewable energy systems can reduce energy consumption by over 20 % compared to traditional methods. In this review, the optimization recommendations for membrane materials, modules, and systems were proposed. Combining molecular-scale modeling with experimental testing provides a precise path for upgrading membrane properties. The mass transfer characteristics within modules, along with multi-objective optimization, support a more efficient and rational design of the membrane module. Additionally, the exergy analysis can identify energy-intensive areas, refining the system design strategies for greater efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 115990"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143520953","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":"Industrial wastewater treatment by downflow hanging sponge system: Techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and sustainable development goals fulfillment","authors":"Samuel Anang ,&nbsp;Mona G. Ibrahim ,&nbsp;Mahmoud Nasr","doi":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.115944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jece.2025.115944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While several studies have discussed the performance of downflow hanging sponge (DHS) systems toward industrial wastewater treatment (IWWT), there is still a research gap in exploring the associated profitability scenarios, environmental aspects, and sustainability criteria. The current study elucidated the principles, advantages, and limitations of IWWT by the DHS-based system, giving detailed explanations on the removal mechanisms of heavy metals, dyes, emerging contaminants, and nutrients. The techno-economic analysis revealed profitability indicators of 6.4-year payback period, 819 USD net present value, and 8.9 % internal rate of return from pollutant shadow price, carbon credits, and biogas selling. The life cycle assessment (LCA) observations exhibited minimal impacts on toxicity, eutrophication, acidification, human health, and ecosystem quality at the midpoint/endpoint hierarchy levels. The proposed DHS-based plant could fulfil sustainable development goals (SDGs), primarily SDG#3 by reducing water-borne disease, SDG#6 by enhancing water availability, SDG#13 by minimizing the carbon footprint issue, and SDG#14 by conserving aquatic environment. This study depicted that the techno-financial analysis and LCA tools could be integrated with the design and optimization strategies of DHS, offering insights into profitability and holistic management approaches in sustainable wastewater treatment. Because energy utilization for pumps’ operation emerged as a critical factor influencing the overall LCA score, future investigations should employ biogenic sources for electricity supply and apply artificial intelligence techniques to optimize the equipment operation mode that could reduce the expected CO₂ emissions. Further studies would also consider expanding the inventory data size, incorporating additional operating factors, and validating the LCA outputs experimentally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15759,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering","volume":"13 2","pages":"Article 115944"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529715","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}