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Removal of 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One by VUV/UV/Persulfate for Sustainable Wastewater Reclamation: Effects of Inorganic Anions on the Concentrations and Contributions of Hydroxyl Radicals and Sulfate Radicals VUV/UV/过硫酸盐法去除废水中2-甲基-4-异噻唑啉-3- 1:无机阴离子对羟基自由基和硫酸盐自由基浓度及其贡献的影响
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-11-05 DOI: 10.3390/su17219882
Yifan Zhang, Hongwei Xu, Nan Huang
{"title":"Removal of 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One by VUV/UV/Persulfate for Sustainable Wastewater Reclamation: Effects of Inorganic Anions on the Concentrations and Contributions of Hydroxyl Radicals and Sulfate Radicals","authors":"Yifan Zhang, Hongwei Xu, Nan Huang","doi":"10.3390/su17219882","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17219882","url":null,"abstract":"The non-oxidizing antimicrobial 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) poses a significant environmental risk given its frequent detection in municipal wastewater. This study showed that the combination of Vacuum UV/UV (VUV/UV) and persulfate (PDS) efficiently achieved the rapid transformation and removal of 10 μM MIT within 90 s, which is much faster than UV, UV/PDS, and VUV/UV. Increasing the PDS dosage improved MIT degradation, whereas changes in pH between 4 and 10 had little effect. Radical quenching experiments showed that 93% of the MIT oxidation was attributable to the hydroxyl radical (•OH) and the sulfate radical (SO4•−). SO4•− and •OH at concentrations of 8.6 × 10−12 M and 1.5 × 10−12 M accounted for 32% and 61% of the MIT degradation, respectively, and the greater contribution of •OH was attributed to its higher reaction rate constant with MIT compared to SO4•−. Sulfate had a negligible impact on the radical concentrations. Chloride (1 mM) reduced the SO4•− and •OH concentrations by 61% and 27%, respectively. And the SO4•− contribution to MIT degradation fell to 19%. Nitrate (5 mM) readily quenched •OH but minimally affected SO4•−. The •OH concentration decreased by 79%, reducing its contribution to 27%. Bicarbonate/carbonate (5 mM) simultaneously reduced the SO4•− and •OH by 26–30% and had little effect on their contributions. Because of the quenching effect of organic matter and inorganic anions on radicals, secondary effluent inhibited the degradation of MIT. After a 120 s treatment, the total organic carbon, UV254, and fluorescence regional integration were reduced by 5%, 8%, and 17–24%, respectively. This study provides a quantitative analysis of how inorganic ions alter the concentrations and contributions of •OH and SO4•−, elucidating the MIT removal mechanisms in VUV/UV/PDS for sustainable wastewater reclamation.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 21","pages":"9882-9882"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/21/9882/pdf?version=1762355767","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147905490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Red Brick Powder-Based CoFe2O4 Nanocomposites as Heterogeneous Catalysts for Degrading Methylene Blue Through Activating Peroxymonosulfate 红砖粉基CoFe2O4纳米复合材料作为活化过氧单硫酸盐降解亚甲基蓝的多相催化剂
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-11-05 DOI: 10.3390/su17219886
Chuqiao Sha, Fangkui Cheng, Shen Luo, Chao Zhou, Hong Zhang
{"title":"Red Brick Powder-Based CoFe2O4 Nanocomposites as Heterogeneous Catalysts for Degrading Methylene Blue Through Activating Peroxymonosulfate","authors":"Chuqiao Sha, Fangkui Cheng, Shen Luo, Chao Zhou, Hong Zhang","doi":"10.3390/su17219886","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17219886","url":null,"abstract":"CoFe2O4 loaded onto red brick powder (CoFe2O4@RBP) was synthesized via coprecipitation followed by post-calcination and employed as a heterogeneous catalyst to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the degradation of methylene blue (MB), thereby valorizing red brick demolition waste within a circular economy pathway and aligning the study with sustainability-oriented resource recovery. The effects of pH, PMS concentration, catalyst dosage, and coexisting substances on MB removal were systematically investigated. Complete MB removal was achieved within 30 min, and the apparent rate constant for the CoFe2O4@RBP/PMS system was 0.22 min−1—slightly lower than that of CoFe2O4/PMS—while Co leaching was markedly reduced. The process performed well across a broad pH range (3.0–9.0). EPR and radical-quenching experiments indicate that SO4•− and HO• play a minor role, whereas the Co(II)–PMS complex is primarily responsible for MB degradation; accordingly, common coexisting species (SO42−, Cl−, NO3−, humic acid) exert negligible effects. The catalyst also maintained strong durability across numerous repetitions. These results highlight a cost-efficient route to PMS activation by coupling CoFe2O4 with construction waste-derived supports.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 21","pages":"9886-9886"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/21/9886/pdf?version=1762357333","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147903916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Decade-Long Assessment of Water Quality Variability in the Yelek River Basin (Kazakhstan) Using Remote Sensing and GIS 基于遥感和GIS的哈萨克斯坦叶勒克河流域水质变化十年评价
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-11-04 DOI: 10.3390/su17219809
Ainur Mussina, Aliya Aktymbayeva, Zhanara Zhanabayeva, Shamshagul Mashtayeva, Mark G. Macklin, Aina Rysmagambetova, Raushan Akhmetova, Almas Alimbay
{"title":"A Decade-Long Assessment of Water Quality Variability in the Yelek River Basin (Kazakhstan) Using Remote Sensing and GIS","authors":"Ainur Mussina, Aliya Aktymbayeva, Zhanara Zhanabayeva, Shamshagul Mashtayeva, Mark G. Macklin, Aina Rysmagambetova, Raushan Akhmetova, Almas Alimbay","doi":"10.3390/su17219809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17219809","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the seasonal variability of water quality in the Yelek River Basin, Western Kazakhstan, using data from 2010 to 2025 that combine remote sensing, GIS, and hydrochemical monitoring data. This research addresses growing pressures on river systems from both natural and anthropogenic factors. Archival records from Kazhydromet and recent field measurements were analysed for dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids (TSSs), and total dissolved solids (TDSs), while satellite indices (NDWI, NDTI) provided spatiotemporal insights into turbidity. The results show clear seasonal contrasts: total suspended solids and turbidity rise sharply during spring floods due to snowmelt and erosion; water quality declines during summer–autumn low-flow periods under intensified human influence; and partial recovery occurs in winter when ice cover stabilises flow. Dissolved oxygen consistently indicates moderate pollution, while total dissolved solids (TDSs) remains within the “clean” range. Integration of satellite data with field observations enabled the development of a turbidity model and highlighted the lower river reaches as most vulnerable, where total suspended solids exceeded permissible limits. The findings confirm the value of combining remote sensing and GIS with traditional monitoring to capture long-term river water dynamics. This approach offers practical tools for sustainable water management, informs regional environmental policies, and provides transferable insights for semi-arid transboundary basins in Central Asia.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 21","pages":"9809-9809"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/21/9809/pdf?version=1762242143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147922273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ozonation of Reverse Osmosis Concentrate from Municipal Wastewater Reclamation Processes: Ozone Demand, Molecular Weight Distribution, UV/Fluorescence Characteristics, and Microalgal Growth Potential 城市污水回收过程中反渗透浓缩物的臭氧化:臭氧需求、分子量分布、紫外线/荧光特性和微藻生长潜力
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-10-28 DOI: 10.3390/su17219564
Yuchang Chi, Zi-Bin Xu, Nan Huang
{"title":"Ozonation of Reverse Osmosis Concentrate from Municipal Wastewater Reclamation Processes: Ozone Demand, Molecular Weight Distribution, UV/Fluorescence Characteristics, and Microalgal Growth Potential","authors":"Yuchang Chi, Zi-Bin Xu, Nan Huang","doi":"10.3390/su17219564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17219564","url":null,"abstract":"To address the challenge of treating reverse osmosis concentrate (ROC) in municipal wastewater reclamation processes, this study systematically investigated changes in ozone demand, organic compound molecular weight distribution, UV/fluorescence characteristics, and microalgal growth potential during ozone treatment of ROC. The ROC contained fast-reacting substances and had an instantaneous ozone demand of 6.3 mg/L. The chemical oxygen demand (COD) and total organic carbon were partially removed, and the COD/five-day biochemical oxygen demand ratio increased slightly during the ozonation process. The molecular weight components shifted considerably during ozonation: the 300 Da–1000 Da components became dominant (51.6–72.3%), while the 1000 Da–4000 Da and <300 Da components were partially or completely removed. The maximum absorbance of the ROC peaked at 270 nm. At an ozone dosage of 84 mg/L, the UV254 and UV270 removal rates reached 76.9% and 86.5%, respectively. The three-dimensional fluorescence spectra showed that ozone effectively removed tryptophan-type aromatic proteins, fulvic acid-type substances, aromatic proteins, soluble microbial metabolites, and humic acid-type substances from the concentrate (84.6–88.9%), but only removed a minimal amount of the tyrosine-type aromatic protein (7.4%). The UV254 at different molecular weights and the fluorescence area integrals across regions declined rapidly initially, then slowed gradually, correlating with the rapid reaction of UV/fluorescence chromophore-containing substances in ROC. Studies on microalgal growth potential indicate that ozonation increased the maximum algal density (K) in ROC (48.9–91.7%), while ozone/coagulation effectively reduced K (35.1–76.6%). This occurs because ozone converts organic phosphonate antiscalants in ROC into more readily absorbable inorganic phosphorus, whereas ozone/coagulation effectively removes total phosphorus from water. These results can guide the safe disposal of ROC and facilitate sustainable reclamation of municipal wastewater.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 21","pages":"9564-9564"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/21/9564/pdf?version=1761636586","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147915849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Impact of Environmental Protection Tax Towards Corporate ESG Greenwashing 环境保护税对企业ESG“漂绿”的影响
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-10-27 DOI: 10.3390/su17219559
Hongwen Jia, Jiayi Liu
{"title":"The Impact of Environmental Protection Tax Towards Corporate ESG Greenwashing","authors":"Hongwen Jia, Jiayi Liu","doi":"10.3390/su17219559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17219559","url":null,"abstract":"Nowadays, with the continuous development of corporate ESG ratings, greenwashing has occurred continuously. In order to clarify the influence of the environmental protection tax (EPT) on corporate ESG greenwashing, this paper employs the implementation of the Environmental Protection Tax Law (EPTL) as a quasi-natural experiment, based on the sample data of Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies during 2015–2022. Using a Difference-in-Differences model to analyze the effect and mechanism of the EPT on corporate ESG greenwashing, we obtain the following findings: (1) The EPT can curb corporate ESG greenwashing, and this effect is more obvious in non-state-owned enterprises, non-labor-intensive enterprises, low-competitive industries, and enterprises located in the east-central region of China. (2) From a mechanistic perspective, reducing information asymmetry and promoting green transformation are two important paths. (3) Higher ESG ratings increase the inhibition of the EPT towards corporate ESG greenwashing.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 21","pages":"9559-9559"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147887324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Synthesis of Zirconium Catalysts Supported on Activated Carbon for Catalytic Oxidative Desulfurization of Dibenzothiophene from N-Octane 正辛烷催化氧化脱硫二苯并噻吩用活性炭负载锆催化剂的合成
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-10-24 DOI: 10.3390/su17219483
Caixia Yang, Lin Zhang, Shaocui Feng, Yan Chen, Jianmei Zou, Huijun He, Qing Zhang
{"title":"Synthesis of Zirconium Catalysts Supported on Activated Carbon for Catalytic Oxidative Desulfurization of Dibenzothiophene from N-Octane","authors":"Caixia Yang, Lin Zhang, Shaocui Feng, Yan Chen, Jianmei Zou, Huijun He, Qing Zhang","doi":"10.3390/su17219483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17219483","url":null,"abstract":"The growing emphasis on controlling sulfur-containing compounds in fuel oils has driven the development of numerous desulfurization technologies. Among these, catalytic oxidative desulfurization (CODS) has garnered considerable research interest due to its exceptional capability to efficiently remove refractory sulfur compounds, particularly dibenzothiophene (DBT), under relatively mild reaction conditions. However, the widespread application of CODS has been hindered by the high cost and complex preparation processes of the catalysts. To enhance the practical potential of CODS, in this study, a novel Zr@AC catalyst was developed by a facile “solution impregnation + high-temperature calcination” strategy, where zirconium species were effectively supported on activated carbon. Experimental results demonstrated that under optimized conditions of 0.1 g catalyst dosage, 2.0 O/S ratio, reaction temperature 100 °C and reaction time 50 min, the Zr@AC-mediated CODS system achieved a remarkable desulfurization efficiency of 97.24% for DBT removal. The removal efficiency of DBT increased by 9.0% compared with non-catalytic systems. The characterization techniques revealed that the Zr@AC catalyst possesses a hierarchically rough surface morphology, high specific surface area, abundant active sites, and distinctive Zr-O functional groups. Kinetic analysis indicated that the oxidation process follows second-order reaction kinetics. Furthermore, the catalyst maintained over 95% desulfurization efficiency after five consecutive regeneration cycles, confirming that the prepared catalyst has the exceptional recyclability and operational stability.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 21","pages":"9483-9483"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147881619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Activation of Iron Tailings with Organic Acids: A Sustainable Approach for Soil Amelioration 有机酸活化铁尾矿:土壤改良的可持续途径
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-10-20 DOI: 10.3390/su17209308
Hui-Chen Wang, Zi-Hao Zhao, Dong-Yun Han, Xiao-Hong Wang, Xue-Tao Yuan, Yan-Jun Ai
{"title":"Activation of Iron Tailings with Organic Acids: A Sustainable Approach for Soil Amelioration","authors":"Hui-Chen Wang, Zi-Hao Zhao, Dong-Yun Han, Xiao-Hong Wang, Xue-Tao Yuan, Yan-Jun Ai","doi":"10.3390/su17209308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17209308","url":null,"abstract":"The large-scale accumulation of iron tailings poses serious environmental challenges and represents a significant loss of potential resources. Due to the stable silicate mineral structure of iron tailings, essential nutrient elements remain encapsulated, resulting in low bioavailability and limited uptake by plants. This characteristic greatly restricts their direct use in agricultural applications. To overcome this limitation, this study employed three organic acids, namely citric acid, oxalic acid, and acetic acid, to activate iron tailings. The activation efficiency was systematically evaluated, and the effects of activated iron tailings on plant growth were assessed through pot experiments. The results showed that all three organic acids significantly enhanced the release of available silicon and iron from iron tailings, with oxalic acid exhibiting the highest activation capacity, increasing available Si and Fe to 882.99 mg/kg and 395.41 mg/kg, respectively. Pot experiments further revealed that the organic acid–iron tailing composites markedly improved soil nutrient availability, with available potassium, phosphorus, alkali-hydrolyzable nitrogen, iron, and silicon increasing by 50.03%, 95.99%, 82.59%, 163.21%, and 200.01%, respectively. Consequently, plant growth was substantially enhanced, including increases in plant height (29.49%), shoot fresh weight (41.62%), and shoot dry weight (39.89%). This study provides a novel and sustainable strategy for the valorization of iron tailings as an agricultural resource and soil amendment, demonstrating considerable potential for both environmental remediation and agronomic improvement.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 20","pages":"9308-9308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147917621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the Sustainable Development Strategy of Wood Flour-Based Composite Materials in Outdoor Furniture 木粉基复合材料在户外家具中的可持续发展策略探讨
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-10-17 DOI: 10.3390/su17209235
Hui Zhou, Yu-Qi Gao, Kaili Zhang
{"title":"Exploring the Sustainable Development Strategy of Wood Flour-Based Composite Materials in Outdoor Furniture","authors":"Hui Zhou, Yu-Qi Gao, Kaili Zhang","doi":"10.3390/su17209235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17209235","url":null,"abstract":"Wood flour, a landscaping byproduct, poses disposal challenges due to its poor degradability, despite its potential as a sustainable material. This study modified wood powder by synergistically incorporating fly ash and TiO2, followed by curing it with polyamide and epoxy resin to produce high-performance wood powder-based composites suitable for outdoor furniture applications, it can solve the environmental problems caused by fly ash. The research findings indicated that as the TiO2 content increased, the material’s pore size diminished, structural strength improved, and it demonstrated enhanced hydrophobic properties and UV absorption capabilities. The optimal UV absorption performance was observed at a TiO2 content of 1.5%. The combination of TiO2 and fly ash led to the formation of more stable Si-O-Ti and Si-O-Si bonds, which further strengthened the material. Water contact angle and water repellency tests indicated that the 1.5% TiO2 composite showed a 12% increase in compressive strength and a water contact angle of 100.6°, indicating improved hydrophobicity. The addition of TiO2 reduced the number of free-OH groups within the matrix, thereby improving the composite’s hydrophobicity. Outdoor chairs fabricated by mixing 1.5% TiO2-modified wood powder with PET for demolding exhibited excellent structural stability while also being safe and environmentally friendly. This study proposes a feasible preparation strategy for wood powder, enhancing durability through improved mechanical strength, water repellency, and UV shielding. Furthermore, it offers valuable insights into the material modification of wood powder-based materials for the production of outdoor garden furniture.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 20","pages":"9235-9235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/20/9235/pdf?version=1760708722","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147893683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Steam-Assisted Semi-Carbonization Pretreatment of Corn Stalks: Effects on Physicochemical Properties for Enhanced Biomass Utilization 蒸汽辅助半碳化预处理玉米秸秆:对提高生物质利用率的理化性质的影响
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-10-14 DOI: 10.3390/su17209091
Shiyan Gu, Qi Li, Wei Kou, Zhaonan Sun, Xiaoxia Li, Yitong Wang, Haiqiao Zhao, Peng Gao
{"title":"Steam-Assisted Semi-Carbonization Pretreatment of Corn Stalks: Effects on Physicochemical Properties for Enhanced Biomass Utilization","authors":"Shiyan Gu, Qi Li, Wei Kou, Zhaonan Sun, Xiaoxia Li, Yitong Wang, Haiqiao Zhao, Peng Gao","doi":"10.3390/su17209091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17209091","url":null,"abstract":"The inefficient disposal of corn stover (CS) and the accumulation of magnesite tailings (MMTs) pose dual environmental threats. Although biomass gasification can utilize CS, its inherent drawbacks result in syngas with low heating value and high tar content. Torrefaction pretreatment can effectively improve biomass properties, and the use of steam as a reaction medium can further optimize the product’s pore structure. This study proposes a steam-assisted torrefaction pretreatment to address the inefficient utilization of CS and the disposal challenges of MMTs. The experimental results demonstrated that torrefaction at 300 °C with 30% water content for 60 min significantly improved the raw material’s properties. The optimized CSBC exhibited a well-developed pore structure and achieved a phenol removal rate of 63.4%. The addition of MMTs further enhanced the pretreatment effect, increasing the removal rate to 75.5% and confirming the superiority of the CSBC–magnesite composite system. The steam atmosphere improved phenol adsorption by regulating pore structures and surface functional groups, offering a feasible approach for utilizing solid waste resources and developing a new in situ tar control strategy.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 20","pages":"9091-9091"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/20/9091/pdf?version=1760438835","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147918152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Inhibition Mechanism of Calcium Hydroxide on Arsenic Volatilization During Sintering of Contaminated Excavated Soils 氢氧化钙对污染开挖土烧结过程中砷挥发的抑制机理
2区 环境科学与生态学
Sustainability Science Pub Date : 2025-10-12 DOI: 10.3390/su17209027
Xu Li, Yu Jin, Yaocheng Wang, Zhijun Dong, Weipeng Feng
{"title":"Inhibition Mechanism of Calcium Hydroxide on Arsenic Volatilization During Sintering of Contaminated Excavated Soils","authors":"Xu Li, Yu Jin, Yaocheng Wang, Zhijun Dong, Weipeng Feng","doi":"10.3390/su17209027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/su17209027","url":null,"abstract":"Urbanization generates large quantities of arsenic-contaminated excavated soils that pose environmental risks due to arsenic volatilization during high-temperature sintering processes. While these soils have potential for recycling into construction materials, their reuse is hindered by arsenic release. This study demonstrated calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) as a highly effective additive for suppressing arsenic volatilization during soil sintering, while simultaneously improving material properties. Through comprehensive characterization using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray microtomography (μCT), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), results demonstrated that Ca(OH)2 addition (0.5–2 wt.%) reduces arsenic volatilization by 57% through formation of thermally stable calcium arsenate (Ca3(AsO4)2). Ca(OH)2 acted via two mechanisms: (a) chemical immobilization through Ca-As-O compound formation, (b) physical encapsulation in a calcium-aluminosilicate matrix during liquid-phase sintering, and (c) pH buffering that maintains arsenic in less volatile forms. Optimal performance was achieved at 0.5% Ca(OH)2, yielding 9.14 MPa compressive strength (29% increase) with minimal arsenic leaching (<110 ppb). Microstructural analysis showed Ca(OH)2 promoted densification while higher doses increased porosity. This work provides a practical solution for safe reuse of arsenic-contaminated soils, addressing both environmental concerns and material performance requirements for construction applications.","PeriodicalId":49457,"journal":{"name":"Sustainability Science","volume":"17 20","pages":"9027-9027"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147897547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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