Recent developments in microplastic contaminated water treatment: Progress and prospects of carbon-based two-dimensional materials for membranes separation.

Micro (nano)plastics pollution is a noxious menace not only for mankind but also for marine life, as removing microplastics (MPs) is challenging due to their physiochemical properties, composition, and response toward salinity and pH. This review provides a detailed assessment of the MPs pollution in different water types, environmental implications, and corresponding treatment strategies. With the advancement in nanotechnology, mitigation strategies for aqueous pollution are seen, especially due to the fabrication of nanosheets/membranes mostly utilized as a filtration process.

Ultrahigh Energy and Power Densities of d-MXene-Based Symmetric Supercapacitors.

Here, rational design electrodes are fabricated by mixing MXene with an aqueous solution of chloroauric acid (HAuCl). In order to prevent MXene from self-restacking, the groups of -OH on the surface of TiCT nanosheets underwent a one-step simultaneous self-reduction from AuCl-, generating spaces for rapid ion transit. Additionally, by using this procedure, MXene's surface oxidation can be decreased while preserving its physio-chemical properties.

Next-generation graphene oxide additives composite membranes for emerging organic micropollutants removal: Separation, adsorption and degradation.

In the past two decades, membrane technology has attracted considerable interest as a viable and promising method for water purification. Emerging organic micropollutants (EOMPs) in wastewater have trace, persistent, highly variable quantities and types, develop hazardous intermediates and are diffusible. These primary issues affect EOMPs polluted wastewater on an industrial scale differently than in a lab, challenging membranes-based EOMP removal.

PDMS-Encapsulated MXene@Polyester Fabric Strain Sensor for Multifunctional Sensing Applications.

Flexible strain sensors based on 2D materials have been proven effective for wearable health monitoring devices, human motion detection, and fitness applications. These sensors are flexible, light, and user-friendly, but their sensitivity and detection range need to be enhanced. Among many 2D materials, MXene attracts much interest due to its remarkable properties, such as high electrical conductivity, excellent mechanical properties, flexibility, and good hydrophilicity.

Insight into monsoon for shaping the air quality of Islamabad, Pakistan: Comparing the magnitude of health risk associated with PM and PM exposure.

Monsoon plays a determinant role in defining the air quality of many Asian countries. Filter-based 24 h ambient PM and PM sampling was performed by using two paralleled medium volume air samplers during pre-and post-monsoon periods. A negligible change in PM mass concentration from 45.