Ozone technology has been effective in removing organic compounds and heavy metals from industrial wastewater treatment. However, its efficiency can be low, and the mineralization on organic pollutants may not always be satisfactory. Heterogeneous ozone catalytic technology shows promise in addressing these challenges and has shown potential in wastewater treatment applications. After adding the catalyst

Flavonoids have garnered significant interest in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to their notable effects on product quality, functionality, and safety. As a result, there is a pressing need for a simple and efficient detection method for flavonoids in both food and pharmaceutical samples. We opt for a rapid and cost-effective electrochemical detection method to analyze flavonoids in food

This work introduces a novel strategy for embedding palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) within a polythiosemicarbazide (PTSC) polymeric membrane, achieving non-agglomerated, uniformly dispersed nanoparticles. The PTSC’s unique architecture, featuring a single chelation site per monomer, ensures an abundance of absorption sites, enabling the reduction of metal ions into well-dispersed PdNPs with an average

This systematic literature review critically examines the processes, contaminant profiles, and hydrate inhibition efficacy of regenerated Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) in the oil and gas industry. The analysis highlights the multifaceted challenges posed by various contaminants, thermal degradation, and the need for precise contaminant management to maintain MEG’s effectiveness. Key findings include the

In the quest for economic, efficient, and environmentally benign electrode materials, metal oxides are extensively investigated owing to its non-toxic and higher theoretical capacitance. Herein, we have reported the synthesis of Ni-Mn-oxide as electrode materials. The hydrothermal approach is used for the synthesis of nanoflake with ultra-thin nanosheets of Ni-Mn-oxide on NF. The sample was characterized

Photocatalytic membranes are the most effective solution for dye wastewater treatment and membrane pollution reduction, among them, how to improve the visible light responsiveness of photocatalytic membranes is the focus of research in this direction. In this paper, a novel Δ(Z + II)-type photocatalyst with visible light responsiveness was prepared using YVO4-modified dual-precursorgraphitic carbon

A new method of lithium extraction and fluoride removal from waste aluminum electrolytes through a roasting and water-leaching process is proposed. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on the influence of varying roasting and leaching conditions on lithium extraction, aiming to ascertain the optimal process parameters. The optimal conditions involve mixing the materials at a MgO-to-mixture mass ratio

This study presents a framework for evaluating the performance of MEA-1DMA2P solution in CO2 absorption for a structured packed bed by integrating a rate-based model with statistical optimization. The developed model is validated with experimental data. Sensitivity analysis identified mass transfer correlations as critical factors influencing CO2 concentration profiles, with kinetic models having a

A novel hybrid inhibitive system based on employing aqueous extract of Allium jesdianum (AEAJ) and zinc cations was designed for corrosion monitoring of mild steel in saline solution. The interaction between AEAJ ingredients and zinc ions was inspected using FT-IR and UV–vis analyses. The performance and mechanism of inhibition were examined via electrochemical techniques. The composition and morphology

The widespread use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in refrigeration ushered in a significant environmental challenge due to their high global warming potential. Effective recovery and separation techniques are imperative to mitigate their adverse impacts and promote sustainability. This study investigates the solubility behavior of four common HFCs (R-125, R-134a, R-32, and R143a) using choline chloride

Antibiotics are crucial in modern medicine for combating bacterial illnesses and saving lives. Still, their overuse has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, creating a serious public health risk. This study offers a unique approach for synthesizing a SnO2/MoO3 composite via precipitation and integrating it with commercial carbon black (CB) to make a SnO2/MoO3/CB composite. This substantially

This comprehensive review explored the breakthrough potential of metal–organic framework (MOFs) and high entropy materials (HEMs) for advancing energy conversion. Solar light utilization for clean energy conversion become the potential strategy to overcome the energy crisis, in recent years. MOFs and HEMs are multifunctional nanostructured materials receiving accelerated attention in energy conversion

Due to the growing demand for energy and the threat of environmental problems, advanced energy storage and conversion technologies have attracted considerable attention as alternatives to conventional technologies. Platinum group metals (PGMs), especially platinum (Pt) and palladium (Pd)-based materials, have shown remarkable potential for storage and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and hydrogen evolution

The formation of a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer is very important for improving the cycling stability and safety of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). However, since the reactivity of lithium metal anodes (LMAs) is very high, controlling the movement of Li+ at the anode/electrolyte interface remains challenging. In this study, an approach involving coating a fluorine functional-controlled

The novel two-step fabrication method of polymer electrolyte membrane was proposed. In the first step, the polyacrylonitrile nano fibrous membrane was prepared with the help of electrospinning. In the second step, the polyethylene oxide solution was prepared along with lithium salt and plasticizers. The solution was poured on the electrospun polyacrylonitrile to get polymer electrolyte membrane in

Effluent dyes are a significant threat to aquatic environments, causing water pollution that endangers human health and ecosystems. This study addresses the urgent need for effective dye degradation technologies by synthesizing tungstophosphoric acid (TPA) and porous hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanocomposites (TPA@h-BN). TPA was immobilized on h-BN nanosheets in varying amounts (10–40 %), with the

This study presents the development of Cellulose Propanoate Ester (CP)/1,2,3-propanetriol composite membranes as a sustainable alternative to conventional Cellulose Acetate (CA)-based membranes, which typically exhibit reduced thermal stability when porous structures are introduced. The incorporation of 1,2,3-propanetriol into the CP polymer matrix resulted in significant plasticization and controlled

In this study, ethylene glycol-oxalic acid deep eutectic system (DES) was used for delignification of Camellia oleifera shell (COS). The effects of treatment temperature and time on lignin removal rate, lignin purity and yield were investigated. At the treatment temperature and treatment time of 90 °C and 6 h, the residue rate, lignin removal rate and yield values of 42.33 %, 67.79 % and 45.84 %, respectively

Large bone defects in long bones pose a significant clinical challenge due to the lack of suitable grafts. Recently, decellularized bone matrix has drawn attention, since it can be used as a bioactive ingredient to fabricate scaffolds for bone regeneration. However, residual DNA in the decellularized matrix is a potential hindrance that can trigger an immunogenic rejection. We hypothesized that extraction

We propose hyaluronic acid (HA)-based nanoparticles for cancer-specific combination therapy, delivering ursolic acid (UA) and the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX). HA was conjugated with UA via disulfide bonds (i.e., HA-ss-UA), enabling self-assembly into nanoparticles with a hydrophobic UA core and thereby, effective encapsulation of hydrophobic DOX. The nanoparticles facilitated internalization

Carbon has played a pivotal role in human civilization’s advancement, owing to its ability to form strong bonds in various structures. Over the past three decades, numerous carbon-based nanoparticles (CBNs) have been developed through diverse synthesis processes. CBNs have been utilized in a wide range of applications, including biomedicine, catalysis, environmental remediation, and textiles. This

To effectively remove cooking-generated oil fume fouling, it is necessary to understand the chemical compositions of fouling, its evolution in the aging process, and its effects on adhesion performance. In this study, the fouling was simulated using soybean oil. The chemical compositions after undergoing different aging time were analyzed by GC–MS, 1H NMR, and so on. The interaction energies were investigated

The synthesis of high-performance adsorption materials from coal fly ash presents a promising approach to mitigating environmental pollution in wastewater treatment processes. A novel magnetic mesoporous molecular sieve (MMS) was synthesized through hydrothermal methods utilizing coal fly ash and nano-Fe3O4 particles. The resultant MMS was characterized using XRD, FT-IR, SEM, TEM, and BET analysis

To achieve a complete water splitting cycle, solar-assisted oxidation plays a crucial role. Discovering efficient photoanodes capable of absorbing visible light is essential to enable cost-effective solar energy conversion. This study devised an efficient hydrothermal method to synthesize a TiO2-MoS2 heterostructure with an oxygen vacancy on FTO (fluorine-doped tin oxide). The structure, morphology

In this study, self-assembled ultrafine nanoclusters of Fe2O3 supported with defective Fe-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) prepared via calcination of a Fe/Zn precursor in the presence of deep eutectic solvents (DES) complex. During the calcination process, surface defects are generated through the decomposition of Fe/Zn precursor with DES complex, simultaneously crystallinity of catalysts improved. The

This work seeks to improve CO2 absorption efficiency in packed bed columns by substituting amine-based solvents with sodium hydroxide and implementing gas phase pulsation to enhance mass transfer coefficients. Experimental analysis and computational fluid dynamics modeling were employed to investigate the impact of pulsation on absorption efficiency under various conditions. Essential parameters comprised

Exploring innovative materials for supercapacitors has been a focus to broaden energy storage alternatives. The distinctive properties and applications of solid-solution MXenes have garnered significant attention in this regard. This research delves into the application of solid-solution MXene materials in supercapacitor energy storage, examining aspects such as manufacturing, electrochemical behaviour

Heavy metal pollution in water has always been an environmental issue of global concern. Water treatment residual (WTR), generated during drinking water treatment processes, has proven to be a potentially cost-effective adsorbent for heavy metals. However, the application of raw WTR is restricted due to its defects. The purpose of this review is to summarize representative research on modified WTR

The textile industry significant contribution to water pollution necessitates the development of innovative solutions for efficient wastewater treatment. This study reports the successful synthesis of PEG@ZnS:Au and PVP@ZnS:Au nanoparticles via co-precipitation method, characterized by a suite of analytical techniques including photoluminescence (PL), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, scanning

Novel biogenic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe@BNPs) were synthesised using Adiantum capillus-veneris extract (aq.) as a capping and stabilising agent and meticulously characterized using FT-IR, UV–vis, FESEM, EDX, TEM, XPS, and XRD techniques. Subsequently, Fe@BNPs were employed for the catalytic reduction of various nitroaromatic compounds employing hydrazine hydrate under benign reaction conditions

Safe water supply has become one of the main concerns of our society due to the intense industrial activities generating hazardous waste. Among the water pollutants, copper ions are known for potential diseases caused by accumulation of this metal. Therefore, different adsorbents have been produced for this purpose, highlighting aerogels for their effective adsorption owing to their high surface areas

With the rapid development in the field of smart materials, photochromic materials have a wide range of application prospects. Titanium dioxide (TiO2), as a common semiconductor material, is widely studied in the preparation of photochromic materials. However, a single TiO2 material has some limitations in photochromic performance. Therefore, the introduction of a multi-faceted composite approach becomes

Industrial wastewater is a major source of toxic contaminants, including hazardous heavy metal ions (HMIs). In this research, Fe(III) and Zr(IV) Intercalated Titanate Nanotubes (FeZr-TNT), a novel material, was engineered to adsorb both cationic and anionic HMIs individually, as well as simultaneously when multiple ions are present in water. Batch adsorption experiments demonstrated that the material

This study investigates the corrosion inhibition properties of two recently synthesized Schiff bases, namely 4-bromo-2-(((2-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)imino)methyl)phenol (BHA) and phenyl-2-(((2-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)imino)methyl)phenol (PHA), for copper in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The novelty of this work lies in the use of these Schiff bases, which have not been previously studied in this

In this study, we synthesized environmentally friendly cyclohexanedicarboxylate (CHDC) plasticizers and developed a novel polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel using a CHDC plasticizer for focus-tunable microlens. The fabricated PVC/CHDC gel exhibited excellent optical transparency (92.6 % at 550 nm), a high dielectric constant (2485 at 1 Hz), and ultra-soft elasticity (Young’s modulus of 0.90 × 10-4 MPa).

Lipid droplets (LDs), as essential organelles within cells, play crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes. Therefore, the precise detection of LDs in living system is of great importance for biomedical research. In this paper, a series of fluorescent probes WJ1–WJ4 were constructed by introducing various electron-donating or electron-withdrawing groups into coumarin derivatives

Hydrogen gas was produced using a novel liquid phase plasma (LPP) process that is differentiated from the existing hydrogen production methods, and the liquid phase plasma carbon black (LPPCB) produced at the same time was mixed with carbon nanotubes (CNT) and applied as a conductive material for an Electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC). The initial charge speed of the conductive material mixed with

Lipid droplets and lysosomes are crucial organelles that play significant roles in cellular metabolism. Therefore, studying both lipid droplets and lysosomes simultaneously holds great value. A new fluorescent probe BTD-Lyso was designed based on the principle of intramolecular charge transfer (ICT). The probe was formed with a typical D-π-A structure, and it used benzothiadiazole as the electronic

Lead is a toxic heavy metal utilized in various industrial applications, presenting considerable environmental and health hazards. Thus, its rapid detection is necessary in various industrial applications to prevent its toxic effecs. This study introduces a novel fluorescent probe utilizing perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic diimide (PTCDI) modified with β-cyclodextrin (B_CD) to lead ion detection and

In this work, solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) were synthesized through solution casting, employing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as polymer hosts and sodium thiocyanate (NaSCN) for ion transport. Glycerol was incorporated to enhance ionic conduction. The conducted FTIR results establish that glycerol can dissociate more salts. The band associated with SCN anion decreased in intensity and broadened. The

Experimental studies were conducted to remove hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) from diesel fuel-contaminated soil. Interactions between non-ionic surfactants and diesel fuel were investigated to understand the partitioning effect in heterogeneous soil–water-surfactant systems. The effective critical micellar concentration (CMCeff) was identified from surfactant adsorption, which led to the maximum

Combining different metals has proven to be an effective methodology for fabricating electrodes that can manipulate reduction products in electrochemical (EC) CO2 reduction. In this study, CuSn and EC treated CuSn were surface-modified with Ag via sputter deposition. EC CO2 reduction was performed at various applied potentials in KHCO3, K2CO3, and KOH electrolytes. The effects of cations and anions

Ethanol-to-hydrocarbons (ETH) conversion represents a pivotal reaction in non-homogeneous catalysis, offering a sustainable solution for the production of significant platform chemicals, including olefins, gasoline, and aromatics. However, it is imperative to continue enhancing the catalytic efficiency and extending the operational longevity of the catalysts. This review presents a comprehensive overview

The development of cost-effective water-treatment methods to remove toxic industrial contaminants is of burgeoning demand today. This paper discusses the superior performance of Ce doped ZnO for the photocatalytic degradation of toxic cationic and anionic dyes. The excellent degradation ability of this easily manoeuvrable solid photocatalyst developed by the facile and low-cost electrochemical method

The rising demand for chitosan is propelled by its diverse functional properties, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, antimicrobial activity, and non-toxic nature. Its widespread applications include drug delivery systems, wound healing, food preservation, water treatment, and agricultural practices, indicating its indispensability across various fields. However, the escalating utilization

The rational use of fluorite tailings in cement kilns is an effective method for enhancing their value-added utilization. In this study, the effect of fluorite tailings on the mineral composition of raw meals with different chemical modulus was investigated. It was found that the f-CaO content in clinker increased as the lime saturation ratio (KH), silica modulus (SM) and alumina modulus (IM) of the

This study presents a novel approach for transforming waste polypropylene (PP) disposable masks into high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) through a chemical upcycling process. The disposable masks, typically incinerated or landfilled, are pretreated using sulfonation, nitration, and thermal oxidation to create a thermally stable, crosslinked structure that can withstand

The advancement of efficient energy storage technologies has become a critical area of focus in recent years. Transition metal sulfides (TMSs), due to their superior redox properties, high electrical conductivity, and excellent theoretical capacitance, have emerged as highly promising electrode materials for next-generation supercapacitors. Through compositional and structural engineering, significant

Quality and quantity of biodiesel derived from oil depend on the type of feedstock and the transesterification process. To maximize biodiesel production efficiency and ensure the desired fuel quality, it is crucial to develop and optimize feedstock-specific production processes. This study reports on the transesterification of groundnut oil using a heterogeneous catalyst. Magnesium oxide (MgO) and

The latest developments in the multifunctional uses of bismuth phosphate-based materials for photoluminescence, photocatalysis, electrochemical characteristics, and their biological applications have been emphasised and discussed from this angle. BiPO4 has become a desirable material with opportunities to investigate a wide range of applications because of its unique structural, optical, and catalytic

One of the main challenges in biorefinery is the efficient fractionation and use of lignocellulosic biomass. In this sense, pretreatment with deep eutectic solvents (DES) is highlighted as a clean and effective separation method, due to its selective solubilisation of hemicellulose and lignin fractions while preserving cellulose. This study presents a process of the enrichment of polysaccharide content

The progress in electrochemical water splitting necessitates robust, efficient, and bifunctional catalysts to enable economical green hydrogen production. For this purpose, designing economically viable electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is crucial for modern energy-conversion technology. In this work, we fabricated ternary CuNiPd (CNP) alloy

The quest for environmentally friendly and highly effective energy storage solutions has raised awareness of heteroatom-rich carbon materials as potential active cathodes for zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZIHSC). These substances offer a distinctive combination of elevated electrical conductivity, large surface area, and abundant electroactive sites because of the addition of heteroatoms like phosphorus

Rust preventives (RPs) are often employed to protect carbon steel from atmospheric corrosion during manufacture, storage, and/or transportation. In this work, commercial oil-based RPs containing graphene and PREFER were tested as protective layers on SAE 1006 steel. PREFER is a bi-dimensional/layered zeolite formed by ordered ferrierite layers. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed formation of the

To inhibit the corrosion of carbon steel, epoxy polymer coatings were developed using cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and the corrosion inhibitors sodium nitrate (SN) and sodium oleate (SO). The synergistic effects of SN and SO were confirmed by measuring the polarization curves of bare carbon steel in a corrosive solution, which demonstrated the effectiveness of a first action by SN being followed by a

Chalcopyrite and galena, commonly coexisting in sulphide deposits, present a formidable challenge in the separation process because of their analogous floatability, complex ore structure, and intergrowth characteristics. Nonetheless, considerable advancements have been achieved in recent years in the research on the separation of chalcopyrite and galena both domestically and internationally. This review

In this study, the iron-based metal–organic framework MIL-53(Fe) was successfully prepared by a solvent method and used as a photocatalyst for the efficient degradation of DDBAC under visible light. The morphology, structure and photocatalytic properties of MIL-53(Fe) were investigated by SEM, XRD, XPS and UV–vis DRS characterization methods. The optimum conditions for the degradation of DD pathways

Electrospun metal oxide-based composite nanofibers have emerged as a promising solution for the adsorptive removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from aqueous solutions. This review explores the fabrication techniques, morphological characteristics, and functional properties of these nanofibers, highlighting their effectiveness in wastewater treatment applications. However, electrospinning has

Electrolytes are crucial in electrochemical energy storage systems, significantly impacting various performance parameters such as power density, capacity, cyclability, rate performance, and safety. The effect of electrolytes on the efficiency of electrochemical supercapacitors, including pseudocapacitors, electrical double-layer capacitors, and hybrid supercapacitors, has been extensively studied