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Xiao X, Guo R, Qi Y, Wei J, Wu N, Zhang S, Qu R. Photocatalytic degradation of alkyl imidazole ionic liquids by TiO 2 nanospheres under simulated solar irradiation: Transformation behavior, DFT calculations and promoting effects of alkali and alkaline earth metal ions. J Hazard Mater 2024; 461:132616. [PMID: 37757564 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132616] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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In this study, TiO2 nanospheres prepared by the sol-gel method were found to efficiently catalyze the photodegradation of 1-butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium bromide salt ([BMMIm]Br) under simulated solar irradiation through the main attack of hydroxyl radicals (•OH). The promoting effect of alkali metal (Li+→Cs+) and alkaline earth metal ions (Mg2+→Ba2+) was particularly emphasized. In-situ EPR tests showed that the introduction of alkali and alkaline earth metal ions could enhance the formation of •OH thus leading to a 7%-30.3% increase in the degradation efficiency of. [BMMIm]+. Moreover, the removal efficiency of [BMMIm]+ still reached > 96.19% in four real waters. A total of 23 products of [BMMIm]Br were detected, and hydroxyl substitution, bond breaking, direct oxidation and ring opening were considered as the main reactions during the photocatalytic degradation process. The results of toxicity evaluation showed that hydroxylation was a reaction process of increasing toxicity, while the bond breaking reaction had great detoxification capacity for [BMMIm]+. These findings may enhance our understanding on the effects of alkali or alkaline earth metal ions on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2, which could also provide reference for the efficient and green removal of alkylimidazolium ionic liquids in waters.
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- Xuejing Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China.
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Li K, Ma S, Zou C, Latif J, Jiang Y, Ni Z, Shen S, Feng J, Jia H. Unrecognized Role of Organic Acid in Natural Attenuation of Pollutants by Mackinawite (FeS): The Significance of Carbon-Center Free Radicals. Environ Sci Technol 2023; 57:20871-20880. [PMID: 38029317 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c07473] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Organic acid is prevalent in underground environments and, against the backdrop of biogeochemical cycles on Earth, holds significant importance in the degradation of contaminants by redox-active minerals. While earlier studies on the role of organic acid in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) primarily concentrated on electron shuttle or ligand effects, this study delves into the combined impacts of organic acid decomposition and Mackinawite (FeS) oxidation in contaminant transformation under dark aerobic conditions. Using bisphenol A (BPA) as a model, our findings showed that oxalic acid (OA) notably outperforms other acids in enhancing BPA removal, attaining a rate constant of 0.69 h-1. Mass spectrometry characterizations, coupled with anaerobic treatments, advocate for molecule-O2 activation as the principal mechanism behind pollutant transformation. Comprehensive results unveiled that carbon center radicals, initiated by hydroxyl radical (•OH) attack, serve as the primary agents in pollutant oxidation, accounting for at least 93.6% of the total •OH generation. This dynamic, driven by the decomposition of organic acids and the concurrent formation of carbon-centered radicals, ensures a steady supply of electrons for ROS generation. The obtained information highlights the importance of OA decomposition in the natural attenuation of pollutants and offers innovative strategies for FeS and organic acid-coupled decontamination.
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- Kai Li
- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, 3# Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, 3# Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, 3# Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, 3# Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, 3# Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, 3# Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, 3# Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, China
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Gao L, Wu H, Dang J, Zhang S, Tian S, Zhang Q, Wang W. New insight into the removal process of benzotriazole UV stabilizers by UV/H 2O 2: Integrating quantum chemical calculation with CFD simulation. J Hazard Mater 2023; 459:132245. [PMID: 37562354 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132245] [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: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Benzotriazole UV stabilizers (BT-UVs) are important UV absorbers. As high-production chemicals and potential hazards, their ubiquitous presence in aquatic environments is of greatly pressing concern. Herein, the removal of six typical BT-UVs by UV/H2O2 was comprehensively investigated by quantum chemistry calculation integrated with CFD simulation. Utilizing such a micro and macro incorporated model in treating contaminants is the first report. From the micro-view, degradation mechanisms of BT-UVs by •OH oxidation were determined, and corresponding rate constants were obtained with values of 109∼1010 M-1s-1. In a macroscopic aspect, combining the established kinetic model and CFD simulation, the effects of UV lamp power (P), volumetric flow rate (Qv), and H2O2 dosage ([H2O2]0) on removal yields of BT-UVs were expounded, increasing P or [H2O2]0 or decreasing Qv are effective in improving removal yields of BT-UVs, but the enhancement was abated when P or [H2O2]0 increased to a certain level. When [H2O2]0 is 5 mg/L and Qv is decreased from 0.1 to 0.05 m3/h, the removal yields of BT-UVs could achieve more than 95% (P = 150 W) and 99% (P = 250 W), respectively. This work provides a new interdisciplinary insight for investigating organic contaminant removal in potential industrial applications of UV/H2O2 systems.
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- Li'ao Gao
- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China; Guangdong Innovative Engineering and Technology Research Center for Assisted Circulation, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518033, China; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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Xie J, Yang C, Li X, Wu S, Lin Y. Generation and engineering applications of sulfate radicals in environmental remediation. Chemosphere 2023; 339:139659. [PMID: 37506891 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139659] [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: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Sulfate radical (SO4•-)-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have become promising alternatives in environmental remediation due to the higher redox potential (2.6-3.1 V) and longer half-life period (30-40 μs) of sulfate radicals compared with many other radicals such as hydroxyl radicals (•OH). The generation and mechanisms of SO4•- and the applications of SO4•--AOPs have been examined extensively, while those using sulfite as activation precursor and their comparisons among various activation precursors have rarely reviewed comprehensively. In this article, the latest progresses in SO4•--AOPs were comprehensively reviewed and commented on. First of all, the generation of SO4•- was summarized via the two activation methods using various oxidant precursors, and the generation mechanisms were also presented, which provides a reference for guiding researchers to better select two precursors. Secondly, the reaction mechanisms of SO4•- were reviewed for organic pollutant degradation, and the reactivity was systematically compared between SO4•- and •OH. Thirdly, methods for SO4•- detection were reviewed which include quantitative and qualitative ones, over which current controversies were discussed. Fourthly, the applications of SO4•--AOPs in various environmental remediation were summarized, and the advantages, challenges, and prospects were also commented. At last, future research needs for SO4•--AOPs were also proposed consequently. This review could lead to better understanding and applications of SO4•--AOPs in environmental remediations.
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- Jun Xie
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China; Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, China.
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- Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China
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- Academy of Environmental and Resource Sciences, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong, 525000, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, China
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Wang Z, Chen H, Rong C, Li A, Hua X, Dong D, Liang D, Liu H. Photocatalytic Degradation of Acetaminophen in Aqueous Environments: A Mini Review. Toxics 2023; 11:604. [PMID: 37505569 PMCID: PMC10386104 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11070604] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Over the past few decades, acetaminophen (ACT), a typical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has gained global usage, positioning itself as one of the most extensively consumed medications. However, the incomplete metabolism of ACT leads to a substantial discharge into the environment, classifying it as an environmental contaminant with detrimental effects on non-target organisms. Various wastewater treatment technologies have been developed for ACT removal to mitigate its potential environmental risk. Particularly, photocatalytic technology has garnered significant attention as it exhibits high efficiency in oxidizing and degrading a wide range of organic pollutants. This comprehensive review aims to systematically examine and discuss the application of photocatalytic technology for the removal of ACT from aqueous environments. Additionally, the study provides a detailed overview of the limitations associated with the photocatalytic degradation of ACT in practical applications, along with effective strategies to address these challenges.
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- Zhuowen Wang
- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Qi Y, Yu Y, Allam AA, Ajarem JS, Altoom NG, Dar AA, Tang X, Wang Z, Qu R. Comparative study on the removal of 1- naphthol and 2-naphthol by ferrate (VI): Kinetics, reaction mechanisms and theoretical calculations. Chemosphere 2023:139189. [PMID: 37307926 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139189] [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: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, the oxidation of 1-naphthol (1-NAP) and 2-T (2-NAP) by Fe(VI) was investigated. The impacts of operating factors were investigated through a series of kinetic experiments, including Fe(VI) dosages, pH and coexisting ions (Ca2+, Mg2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, Cl-, SO42-, NO3- and CO32-). Almost 100% elimination of both 1-NAP and 2-NAP could be achieved within 300 s at pH 9.0 and 25 °C. Cu2+ could significantly improve the degradation efficiency of 1-NAP and 2-NAP, but the impacts of other ions were negligible. The liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to identify the transformation products of 1-NAP and 2-NAP in Fe(VI) system, and the degradation pathways were proposed accordingly. Electron transfer mediated polymerization reaction was the dominant transformation pathway in the elimination of NAP by Fe(VI) oxidation. After 300 s of oxidation, heptamers and hexamers were found as the final coupling products during the removal of 1-NAP and 2-NAP, respectively. Theoretical calculations demonstrated that the hydrogen abstraction and electron transfer reaction would easily occur at the hydroxyl groups of 1-NAP and 2-NAP, producing NAP phenoxy radicals for subsequent coupling reaction. Moreover, since the electron transfer reactions between Fe(VI) and NAP molecules were barrierless and could occur spontaneously, the theoretical calculation results also confirmed the priority of coupling reaction in Fe(VI) system. This work indicated that the Fe(VI) oxidation was an effective way for removing naphthol, which may help us understand the reaction mechanism between phenolic compounds with Fe(VI).
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- Yumeng Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-suef University, Beni-suef, 65211, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Polytechnique Montreal, C.P. 6079, Succ Centre-ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada
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- Jiangsu Yangtze River Delta Environmental Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., Changzhou, 213100, Jiangsu, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, Jiangsu, PR China
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