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Pham MT, Chu TTH, Vu DC. Mitigation of caffeine micropollutants in wastewater through Ag-doped ZnO photocatalyst: mechanism and environmental impacts. Environ Geochem Health 2024; 46:168. [PMID: 38592575 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-01952-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Micropollutants, such as caffeine (M-CF), pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human health through water and food sources. The utilization of metal oxide-based photocatalysts has proven to be an effective treatment method for the removal of organic pollutants. This study explores the efficacy of Ag-doped ZnO (Ag/ZnO) for removing M-CF from wastewater. The characterization of Ag/ZnO underscores the crucial role of band gap energy in the photocatalytic degradation process. This parameter influences the separation of electrons and holes (e-/h+) and the generation of reactive radicals. Under solar light, Ag/ZnO demonstrated markedly superior photocatalytic activity, achieving an impressive degradation efficiency of approximately 93.4%, in stark contrast to the 53.2% occurred by ZnO. Moreover, Ag/ZnO exhibited a remarkable degradation efficiency of M-CF in wastewater, reaching 83.5%. A key advantage of Ag/ZnO lies in its potential for recovery and reuse in subsequent treatments, contributing to a reduction in operational costs for industrial wastewater treatment. Impressively, even after five cycles, Ag/ZnO maintained a noteworthy photodegradation rate of M-CF at 78.6%. These results strongly suggest that Ag/ZnO presents a promising solution for the removal of micropollutants in wastewater, with potential scalability for industrial and large-scale applications.
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- Minh Thuy Pham
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Building Materials, Ha Noi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), Giai Phong, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Building Materials, Ha Noi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), Giai Phong, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam.
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- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Tanos F, Razzouk A, Lesage G, Cretin M, Bechelany M. A Comprehensive Review on Modification of Titanium Dioxide-Based Catalysts in Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Treatment. ChemSusChem 2024; 17:e202301139. [PMID: 37987138 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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It has become necessary to develop effective strategies to prevent and reduce water pollution as a result of the increase in dangerous pollutants in water reservoirs. Consequently, there is a need to design new catalyst materials to promote the efficiency of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in the field of wastewater treatment plant to ensure the mineralization of trace organic contaminants. A notable approach gaining attention involves the coupling of sulfate radicals-based AOPs to photocatalysis or electrocatalysis processes, aiming to achieve the complete removal of refractory contaminants into water and carbon dioxide. Titanium dioxide as metal oxide has received great attention for its catalytic application in water purification. TiO2 catalysts offer a multitude of advantages in AOPs. They are characterized by their high photocatalytic activity under both ultraviolet and visible light, making them environmentally friendly due to the absence of toxic byproducts during oxidation. Their versatility is remarkable, finding utility in various AOPs, from photocatalysis to photo-Fenton processes. TiO2's durability ensures long-lasting catalytic activity, which is crucial for continuous treatment processes, and their cost-effectiveness is particularly advantageous. Furthermore, their chemical stability allows it to withstand varying pH conditions. However, the large band gap energy and low electrical conductivity hinder the catalytic reaction effectiveness. This review aims to examine various approaches to enhance the catalytic performance of titanium dioxide, with the objective of enabling more efficient water purification methods.
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- Fida Tanos
- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, ENSCM, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095, Montpellier, France
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- Laboratoire d'Analyses Chimiques, Faculty of Sciences, LAC-Lebanese University, Jdeidet, 90656, Lebanon
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, ENSCM, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095, Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, ENSCM, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095, Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Univ Montpellier, ENSCM, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095, Montpellier, France
- Gulf University for Science and Technology, GUST, 32093, Hawally, Kuwait
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Vaudreuil MA, Munoz G, Vo Duy S, Sauvé S. Tracking down pharmaceutical pollution in surface waters of the St. Lawrence River and its major tributaries. Sci Total Environ 2024; 912:168680. [PMID: 37996029 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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A reconnaissance survey was undertaken to evaluate the occurrence and risks of 27 pharmaceuticals and metabolites in the St. Lawrence watershed. Surface water samples were collected over a five-year period (2017-2021) along a 700-km reach of the St. Lawrence River as well as 55 tributary rivers (overall N = 406 samples). Additionally, depth water samples and sediments were collected near a major wastewater effluent. Caffeine, diclofenac, and venlafaxine were the most recurrent substances (detection rates >80 %), and extremely high levels were found near a municipal effluent (e.g., ibuprofen (860 ng/L), hydroxyibuprofen (1800 ng/L) and caffeine (7200 ng/L)). Geographical mapping and statistical analyses indicated that the St. Lawrence River water mass after the Montreal City effluent was significantly more contaminated than the other water masses, and that contamination could extend up to 70 km further downstream. This phenomenon was repeatedly observed over the five years of sampling, confirming that this is not a random trend. A slight increase in contamination was also observed near Quebec City, but concentrations rapidly declined in the estuarine transition zone. Tributaries with the highest pharmaceutical levels (ΣPharmas ∼400-900 ng/L) included the Mascouche, Saint-Régis, and Bertrand rivers, all located in the densely populated Greater Montreal area. When flowrate was factored in, the top five tributaries in terms of mass load (ΣPharmas ∼200-2000 kg/year) were the Des Prairies, Saint-François, Richelieu, Ottawa, and Yamaska rivers. All samples met the Canadian Water Quality Guideline for carbamazepine. Despite the large dilution effect of the St. Lawrence River, a risk quotient approach based on freshwater PNEC values suggested that four compounds (caffeine, carbamazepine, diclofenac, and ibuprofen) could present intermediate to high risks for aquatic organisms in terms of chronic exposure.
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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Lara-Ramos JA, Diaz-Angulo J, Mosquera-Vargas E, Mueses MA, Machuca-Martínez F. Performance of a pilot-scale BDD reactor by numerical analysis of reaction rate parameters and additional numbers for mass transfers. Chemosphere 2023; 341:139988. [PMID: 37669720 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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The performance of a pilot-scale boron-doped diamond (BDD) reactor through a numerical analysis of reaction rate parameters and enhanced mass transfer has been investigated. The main objective of this research is to evaluate the efficiency of the reactor in mineralizing and degrading caffeine as an emerging contaminant. Based on the kinetic mechanisms and mass transport correlations reported in the literature, two reaction rate kinetic models for caffeine degradation are proposed and analyzed. The models consider different electrolytes (NaCl and Na2SO4) and applied current densities. The kinetic fitting process utilizes the gradient-maximal electrochemical approach, together with orthogonal placement methods, fourth-order Runge-Kutta (RK4) methods, and Nelder & Mead methods for optimization of kinetic parameters and spatial discretization of the material balance. Experimental data obtained from a factorial design with four factors and two levels (24) validate the proposed kinetic models. Caffeine degradation is achieved with NaCl and Na2SO4 electrolytes at concentrations of 60 ppm and 100 ppm, respectively. The corresponding applied loads are 1.5 AhL-1 and 3 AhL-1. Na2SO4 exhibits superior performance with a total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiency of 99.13%, while NaCl achieves 31.47% mineralization. The behavior of caffeine degradation under the operational and scale conditions demonstrates that NaCl, as a support electrolyte, enables controlled charge transfer (current density) during the degradation process. In contrast, Na2SO4 as a support electrolyte introduces a mixed control of charge and mass transfer. The pilot-scale kinetic parameters obtained in this study provide valuable insights into the support electrolyte dynamics and current density dynamics in BDD-based Electrooxidation (EO) systems, particularly in complex matrix applications. Furthermore, the observed electrical consumption supports the potential application of EO as a viable technology for industrial-scale tertiary wastewater treatment, specifically for caffeine removal.
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- José Antonio Lara-Ramos
- Dismares- Biohidroingeniería, Km 6 vía Santa Marta-Riohacha, Colombia; Escuela de Ingeniería Química, Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali 760032, Colombia.
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- Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Tratamiento de Aguas, Modelado de Procesos y gestión de Residuos, GITAM A&S Consultoría y Suministros, Colombia.
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- Departamento de Física, Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali 760032, Colombia; Centro de Excelencia en Nuevos Materiales (CENM), Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali 760032, Colombia.
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- Photocatalysis and Solar Photoreactors Engineering, Modeling & Application of AOTs, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia.
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- Centro de Excelencia en Nuevos Materiales (CENM), Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali 760032, Colombia; Escuela de Ingeniería Química, Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali 760032, Colombia.
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Li Q, Liu GH, Qi L, Wang H, Xian G. Chlorine-mediated electrochemical advanced oxidation process for ammonia removal: Mechanisms, characteristics and expectation. Sci Total Environ 2023; 896:165169. [PMID: 37400024 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Chlorine-Mediated Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation (Cl-EAO) technology is a promising approach for ammonia removal from wastewater due to its numerous advantages, including small infrastructure, short processing time, easy operation, high security, and high nitrogen selectivity. This paper provides a review of the ammonia oxidation mechanisms, characteristics, and anticipated applications of Cl-EAO technology. The mechanisms of ammonia oxidation encompass breakpoint chlorination and chlorine radical oxidation, although the contributions of active chlorine, Cl, and ClO remain uncertain. This study critically examines the limitations of existing research and suggests that a combination of determining free radical concentration and simulating a kinetic model would help elucidate the contributions of active chlorine, Cl, and ClO to ammonia oxidation. Furthermore, this review comprehensively summarizes the characteristics of ammonia oxidation, including kinetic properties, influencing factors, products, and electrodes. The amalgamation of Cl-EAO technology with photocatalytic and concentration technologies has the potential to enhance ammonia oxidation efficiency. Future research should concentrate on clarifying the contributions of active chlorine, Cl, and ClO to ammonia oxidation, the production of chloramines and other byproducts, and the development of more efficient anodes for the Cl-EAO process. The main objective of this review is to enhance the understanding of the Cl-EAO process. The findings presented herein contribute to the advancement of Cl-EAO technology and provide a foundation for future studies in this field.
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- Qiangang Li
- School of Environment and Nature Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Nature Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China.
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- School of Environment and Nature Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Nature Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Logistics Command Department, Army Logistics Academy, Chongqing 401331, China
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Das S, Raj R, Das S, Ghangrekar MM. Evaluating application of photosynthetic microbial fuel cell to exhibit efficient carbon sequestration with concomitant value-added product recovery from wastewater: A review. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:98995-99012. [PMID: 35661302 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21184-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The emission of CO2 from industrial (24%) and different anthropogenic activities, like transportation (27%), electricity production (25%), and agriculture (11%), can lead to global warming, which in the long term can trigger substantial climate changes. In this regard, CO2 sequestration and wastewater treatment in tandem with bioenergy production through photosynthetic microbial fuel cell (PMFC) is an economical and sustainable intervention to address the problem of global warming and elevating energy demands. Therefore, this review focuses on the application of different PMFC as a bio-refinery approach to produce biofuels and power generation accompanied with the holistic treatment of wastewater. Moreover, CO2 bio-fixation and electron transfer mechanism of different photosynthetic microbiota, and factors affecting the performance of PMFC with technical feasibility and drawbacks are also elucidated in this review. Also, low-cost approaches such as utilization of bio-membrane like coconut shell, microbial growth enhancement by extracellular cell signalling mechanisms, and exploitation of genetically engineered strain towards the commercialization of PMFC are highlighted. Thus, the present review intends to guide the budding researchers in developing more cost-effective and sustainable PMFCs, which could lead towards the commercialization of this inventive technology.
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- Swati Das
- PK Sinha Centre for Bioenergy & Renewables, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- PK Sinha Centre for Bioenergy & Renewables, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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Makhoul E, Boulos M, Cretin M, Lesage G, Miele P, Cornu D, Bechelany M. CaCu 3Ti 4O 12 Perovskite Materials for Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Treatment. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2119. [PMID: 37513130 PMCID: PMC10383651 DOI: 10.3390/nano13142119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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The many pollutants detected in water represent a global environmental issue. Emerging and persistent organic pollutants are particularly difficult to remove using traditional treatment methods. Electro-oxidation and sulfate-radical-based advanced oxidation processes are innovative removal methods for these contaminants. These approaches rely on the generation of hydroxyl and sulfate radicals during electro-oxidation and sulfate activation, respectively. In addition, hybrid activation, in which these methods are combined, is interesting because of the synergistic effect of hydroxyl and sulfate radicals. Hybrid activation effectiveness in pollutant removal can be influenced by various factors, particularly the materials used for the anode. This review focuses on various organic pollutants. However, it focuses more on pharmaceutical pollutants, particularly paracetamol, as this is the most frequently detected emerging pollutant. It then discusses electro-oxidation, photocatalysis and sulfate radicals, highlighting their unique advantages and their performance for water treatment. It focuses on perovskite oxides as an anode material, with a particular interest in calcium copper titanate (CCTO), due to its unique properties. The review describes different CCTO synthesis techniques, modifications, and applications for water remediation.
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- Elissa Makhoul
- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University Montpellier, ENSCM, Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier, France
- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique des Matériaux (LCPM/PR2N), EDST, Faculté des Sciences II, Département de Chimie, Université Libanaise, Fanar P.O. Box 90656, Lebanon
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Physique des Matériaux (LCPM/PR2N), EDST, Faculté des Sciences II, Département de Chimie, Université Libanaise, Fanar P.O. Box 90656, Lebanon
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University Montpellier, ENSCM, Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University Montpellier, ENSCM, Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University Montpellier, ENSCM, Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier, France
- Institut Universitaire de France, 1 rue Descartes, CEDEX 05, 75231 Paris, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University Montpellier, ENSCM, Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier, France
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), University Montpellier, ENSCM, Place Eugène Bataillon, 34095 Montpellier, France
- Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), West Mishref, Hawalli 32093, Kuwait
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Finoto Viana L, do Amaral Crispim B, Kummrow F, Alice de Lima N, Amaral Dias M, Carolina Montagner C, Henrique Gentil Pereira R, de Barros A, Barufatti A. Occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern and their risks to the Pantanal Sul-Mato-Grossense aquatic biota, Brazil. Chemosphere 2023:139429. [PMID: 37419150 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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The Aquidauana River is an important ecological corridor in the Pantanal biome. However, the growth of agricultural and urban areas along its banks has contributed to the deterioration of its water quality, consequently putting the aquatic biota at risk. Our objectives were to evaluate: 1) the composition of the landscape around six sampling sites located in the Aquidauana River middle section; and 2) the quality of its water by determining limnological parameters, concentrations of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), and the risks to native aquatic biota. Water samples were collected in November 2020. We observed the conversion of native riparian vegetation to extensive pasture areas and anthropic occupation around the sampling sites. We observed that the chlorophyll and total ammoniacal nitrogen values were above the standards established by Brazilian legislation in all samples. Studies focused on the quantification of CECs in the Pantanal waters are scarce, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that investigated the presence of pharmaceuticals in the Aquidauana River. All 30 C ECs analyzed were detected in at least one water sample. Eleven CECs were quantified with eight pesticides (atrazine, diuron, hexazinone, tebuthiuron, azoxystrobin, carbendazim, tebuconazole, and fipronil) and one atrazine degradation product (atrazine-2-hydroxy), caffeine, and bisphenol A. The concentrations of atrazine herbicide observed in the water samples pose risks for protecting aquatic biota (RQs >1). Therefore, the native biota of the Pantanal biome is vulnerable to several types of toxic contaminants observed in the water, which can cause the disappearance of native and endemic species in this region. Establishing a monitoring program, improving sanitation infrastructure, and intensifying good agricultural practices are essential for reducing and controlling the entry of CECs into the Aquidauana River and the Pantanal water system.
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- Lucilene Finoto Viana
- Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologia - FACET, Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental (PPGCTA), Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD), Rod. Dourados Itahum Km 12, Dourados, MS, 79804-970, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Biodiversidade e Meio Ambiente (PPGBMA), Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e Ambientais (FCBA), Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD), Rod. Dourados Itahum Km 12, Dourados, MS, 79804-970, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp) - Campus Diadema, Rua São Nicolau, 210 - Centro, Diadema, SP, 09913-030, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologia - FACET, Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Ciência e Tecnologia Ambiental (PPGCTA), Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD), Rod. Dourados Itahum Km 12, Dourados, MS, 79804-970, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, 13083-970, Brazil
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- Group of Spectroscopy and Bioinformatics Applied Biodiversity and Health (GEBABS), Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, 79079-900, Brazil
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- Group of Spectroscopy and Bioinformatics Applied Biodiversity and Health (GEBABS), Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, 79079-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Biodiversidade e Meio Ambiente (PPGBMA), Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e Ambientais (FCBA), Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD), Rod. Dourados Itahum Km 12, Dourados, MS, 79804-970, Brazil
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Teoh TP, Ong SA, Ho LN, Wong YS, Lutpi NA, Tan SM, Ong YP, Yap KL. Enhancement of energy recovery from caffeine wastewater in constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell through operating conditions. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-28362-7. [PMID: 37358771 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28362-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The enhancement of up-flow constructed wetland-microbial fuel cell (UFCW-MFC) performance in energy retrieval from caffeine containing wastewater has been explored via various operating conditions (hydraulic retention time (HRT), multianode (MA), multicathode current collector (MC), external resistance). The anaerobic decaffeination and COD removal improved by 37 and 12% as the HRT extended from 1 to 5 d. The increment in contact time between the microbes and organic substrates promoted the degradation and contributed to higher power output (3.4-fold), CE (eightfold), and NER (14-16-fold). The MA and MC connections facilitated the electron transfer rate and the degradation rate of organic substrates in the multiple anodic zones, which enhanced the removal efficiency in the anaerobic compartment (Caffeine: 4.2%; COD: 7.4%) and led to higher electricity generation (Power: 4.7-fold) and energy recovery (CE: 1.4-fold; NER: 2.3-2.5-fold) compared to SA. The lower external resistance favored the growth of electrogens and induced higher electron flux, where the best treatment performance and electricity production was obtained when the external resistance approached the internal resistance. Overall, it was noteworthy that the optimum operating conditions were achieved with 5 d HRT, MA, and MC connection along with external resistance of 200 Ω, which significantly outperformed the initial conditions (1 d HRT, SA connection, and 1000 Ω) by 43.7 and 29.8% of caffeine and COD removal in the anaerobic compartment, respectively as well as 14-fold of power generation.
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- Tean-Peng Teoh
- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
- Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.
- Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
- Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
- Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth, Centre of Excellence (WAREG), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
- Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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Yakamercan E, Bhatt P, Aygun A, Adesope AW, Simsek H. Comprehensive understanding of electrochemical treatment systems combined with biological processes for wastewater remediation. Environ Pollut 2023; 330:121680. [PMID: 37149253 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The presence of toxic pollutants in wastewater discharge can affect the environment negatively due to presence of the organic and inorganic contaminants. The application of the electrochemical process in wastewater treatment is promising, specifically in treating these harmful pollutants from the aquatic environment. This review focused on recent applications of the electrochemical process for the remediation of such harmful pollutants from aquatic environments. Furthermore, the process conditions that affect the electrochemical process performance are evaluated, and the appropriate treatment processes are suggested according to the presence of organic and inorganic contaminants. Electrocoagulation, electrooxidation, and electro-Fenton applications in wastewater have shown effective performance with high removal rates. The disadvantages of these processes are the formation of toxic intermediate metabolites, high energy consumption, and sludge generation. To overcome such disadvantages combined ecotechnologies can be applied in large-scale wastewater pollutants removal. The combination of electrochemical and biological treatment has gained importance, increased removal performance remarkably, and decreased operational costs. The critical discussion with depth information in this review could be beneficial for wastewater treatment plant operators throughout the world.
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- Elif Yakamercan
- Department Environmental Engineering Department, Bursa Technical University, Bursa, Turkiye
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- Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, USA
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- Department Environmental Engineering Department, Bursa Technical University, Bursa, Turkiye
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- Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, USA
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- Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, USA.
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Islam T, Repon MR, Islam T, Sarwar Z, Rahman MM. Impact of textile dyes on health and ecosystem: a review of structure, causes, and potential solutions. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:9207-9242. [PMID: 36459315 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24398-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The rapid growth of population and industrialization have intensified the problem of water pollution globally. To meet the challenge of industrialization, the use of synthetic dyes in the textile industry, dyeing and printing industry, tannery and paint industry, paper and pulp industry, cosmetic and food industry, dye manufacturing industry, and pharmaceutical industry has increased exponentially. Among these industries, the textile industry is prominent for the water pollution due to the hefty consumption of water and discharge of coloring materials in the effluent. The discharge of this effluent into the aquatic reservoir affects its biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), and pH. The release of the effluents without any remedial treatment will generate a gigantic peril to the aquatic ecosystem and human health. The ecological-friendly treatment of the dye-containing wastewater to minimize the detrimental effect on human health and the environment is the need of the hour. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the catastrophic effects of textile dyes on human health and the environment. This review provides a comprehensive insight into the dyes and chemicals used in the textile industry, focusing on the typical treatment processes for their removal from industrial wastewaters, including chemical, biological, physical, and hybrid techniques.
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- Tarekul Islam
- Department of Textile Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
- ZR Research Institute for Advanced Materials, Sherpur, 2100, Bangladesh
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- ZR Research Institute for Advanced Materials, Sherpur, 2100, Bangladesh.
- Department of Textile Engineering, Khwaja Yunus Ali University, Sirajgang, 6751, Bangladesh.
- Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų 56, 51424, Kaunas, Lithuania.
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- ZR Research Institute for Advanced Materials, Sherpur, 2100, Bangladesh
- Department of Textile Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) &, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Feng J, Ran X, Wang L, Xiao B, Lei L, Zhu J, Liu Z, Xi X, Feng G, Dai Z, Li R. The Synergistic Effect of Adsorption-Photocatalysis for Removal of Organic Pollutants on Mesoporous Cu(2)V(2)O(7)/Cu(3)V(2)O(8)/g-C(3)N(4) Heterojunction. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23. [PMID: 36430740 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cu2V2O7/Cu3V2O8/g-C3N4 heterojunctions (CVCs) were prepared successfully by the reheating synthesis method. The thermal etching process increased the specific surface area. The formation of heterojunctions enhanced the visible light absorption and improved the separation efficiency of photoinduced charge carriers. Therefore, CVCs exhibited superior adsorption capacity and photocatalytic performance in comparison with pristine g-C3N4 (CN). CVC-2 (containing 2 wt% of Cu2V2O7/Cu3V2O8) possessed the best synergistic removal efficiency for removal of dyes and antibiotics, in which 96.2% of methylene blue (MB), 97.3% of rhodamine B (RhB), 83.0% of ciprofloxacin (CIP), 86.0% of tetracycline (TC) and 80.5% of oxytetracycline (OTC) were eliminated by the adsorption and photocatalysis synergistic effect under visible light irradiation. The pseudo first order rate constants of MB and RhB photocatalytic degradation on CVC-2 were 3 times and 10 times that of pristine CN. For photocatalytic degradation of CIP, TC and OTC, it was 3.6, 1.8 and 6.1 times that of CN. DRS, XPS VB and ESR results suggested that CVCs had the characteristics of a Z-scheme photocatalytic system. This study provides a reliable reference for the treatment of real wastewater by the adsorption and photocatalysis synergistic process.
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Kim SH, Tanaka M, Lee MH, Watanabe T. Enhanced decomposition of caffeine by water plasma combined with mist generator: Effect of operational parameter and decomposition pathway. Chemosphere 2022; 307:136056. [PMID: 35973502 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Water plasma coupled with mist generator was introduced to perform the decomposition of caffeine (CAF) wastewater. The mist-shaped water molecule was directly used for plasma-forming gas with no additional gas. The influence of arc current on the decomposition of CAF was elucidated in detail. With the increase of input power from 0.8 to 1.1 kW according to arc current, the removal efficiency of total organic carbon (TOC) and CAF increased, reaching 91.1 and 99.8% at 9.5 A, respectively. H2, CO, CO2, and N2 were major effluent gaseous species, of which the H2 generation was more than 40% for all conditions. The concentration of nitrate in the effluent liquids was the highest at 9.5 A due to a higher oxidation environment. The H, O, and OH as reactive species formed via the dissociation of water molecules were demonstrated, and the plasma temperatures were at over 5000 K. The detailed decomposition pathway was deduced based on eleven intermediate products identified in this process. Electron impact and hydroxyl radical were found to take leading roles in the decomposition of CAF.
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- Soon-Ho Kim
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Marine Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Dong Sam-Dong, Yong Do-ku, Busan, 49112, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan.
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Câmara Cardozo J, da Silva DR, Martínez-Huitle CA, Quiroz MA, Dos Santos EV. Photovoltaic Electrochemically Driven Degradation of Calcon Dye with Simultaneous Green Hydrogen Production. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:7445. [PMID: 36363037 PMCID: PMC9655423 DOI: 10.3390/ma15217445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, for the first time, the production of green hydrogen gas (H2) in the cathodic compartment, in concomitance with the electrochemical oxidation (EO) of an aqueous solution containing Calcon dye at the anodic compartment, was studied in a PEM-type electrochemical cell driven by a photovoltaic (PV) energy source. EO of Calcon was carried out on a Nb/BDD anode at different current densities (7.5, 15 and 30 mA cm-2), while a stainless steel (SS) cathode was used for green H2 production. The results of the analysis by UV-vis spectroscopy and total organic carbon (TOC) clearly showed that the electrochemical oxidation (EO) of the Calcon dye after 180 min of electrolysis time by applying 30 mA cm-2 reached up to 90% of degradation and 57% of TOC removal. Meanwhile, under these experimental conditions, a green H2 production greater than 0.9 L was achieved, with a Faradaic efficiency of 98%. The hybrid electrolysis strategy is particularly attractive in the context of a circular economy, as these can be coupled with the use of more complex water matrices to transform organic depollution into an energy resource to produce H2 as a chemical energy carrier.
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- Jussara Câmara Cardozo
- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-970, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-970, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-970, Brazil
- National Institute for Alternative Technologies of Detection, Toxicological Evaluation and Removal of Micropollutants and Radioactives (INCT-DATREM), UNESP, Araraquara 14800-900, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-970, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-970, Brazil
- School of Science and Technology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-970, Brazil
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Ahmad NA, Goh PS, Azman N, Ismail AF, Hasbullah H, Hashim N, Kerisnan@Krishnan ND, Yahaya NKEM, Mohamed A, Mohamed Yusoff MA, Karim J, Abdullah NS. Enhanced Removal of Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds from Wastewater Using Reverse Osmosis Membrane with Titania Nanotube-Constructed Nanochannels. Membranes (Basel) 2022; 12:membranes12100958. [PMID: 36295717 PMCID: PMC9609337 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12100958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This paper presents a comprehensive study of the performance of a newly developed titania nanotube incorporated RO membrane for endocrine-disrupting compound (EDC) removal at a low concentration. EDCs are known as an emerging contaminant, and if these pollutants are not properly removed, they can enter the water cycle and reach the water supply for residential use, causing harm to human health. Reverse osmosis (RO) has been known as a promising technology to remove EDCs. However, there is a lack of consensus on their performance, especially on the feed concentrations of EDC that vary from one source to another. In this study, polyamide thin-film composite (PA TFC) membrane was incorporated with one-dimensional titania nanotube (TNT) to mitigate trade-off between water permeability and solute rejection of EDC. The characterization indicated that the membrane surface hydrophilicity has been greatly increased with the presence of TNT. Using bisphenol A (BPA) and caffeine as model EDC, the removal efficiencies of the pristine TFC and thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes were evaluated. Compared to TFC membrane, the membrane modified with 0.01% of TNT exhibited improved permeability of 50% and 49% for BPA and caffeine, respectively. A satisfactory BPA rejection of 89.05% and a caffeine rejection of 97.89% were achieved by the TNT incorporated TFN membranes. Furthermore, the greater hydrophilicity and smoother surface of 0.01 TFN membrane led to lower membrane fouling tendency under long-term filtration.
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- Nor Akalili Ahmad
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan 43300, Malaysia
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- Sewerage Service Department (JPP), Block B, Level 2 & 3, Atmosphere PjH No 2, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Precinct 2, Putrajaya 62100, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan 43300, Malaysia
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- Sewerage Service Department (JPP), Block B, Level 2 & 3, Atmosphere PjH No 2, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Precinct 2, Putrajaya 62100, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan 43300, Malaysia
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- National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Lot 5377, Jalan Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan 43300, Malaysia
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Bracamontes-ruelas AR, Ordaz-díaz LA, Bailón-salas AM, Ríos-saucedo JC, Reyes-vidal Y, Reynoso-cuevas L. Emerging Pollutants in Wastewater, Advanced Oxidation Processes as an Alternative Treatment and Perspectives. Processes (Basel) 2022; 10:1041. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10051041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Emerging pollutants are present in wastewaters treated by conventional processes. Due to water cycle interactions, these contaminants have been reported in groundwater, surface water, and drinking waters. Since conventional processes cannot guarantee their removal or biotransformation, it is necessary to study processes that comply with complete elimination. The current literature review was conducted to describe and provide an overview of the available information about the most significant groups of emerging pollutants that could potentially be found in the wastewater and the environment. In addition, it describes the main entry and distribution pathways of emerging contaminants into the environment through the water and wastewater cycle, as well as some of the potential effects they may cause to flora, fauna, and humans. Relevant information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its potential spread through wastewater is included. Furthermore, it also outlines some of the Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) used for the total or partial emerging pollutants removal, emphasizing the reaction mechanisms and process parameters that need to be considered. As well, some biological processes that, although slow, are effective for the biotransformation of some emerging contaminants and can be used in combination with advanced oxidation processes.
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