Enhancing electrochemical reductive defluorination of PFASs using ZIF-67 modified cathode: Mechanistic insights and performance optimization.

The effectiveness of electrochemical reductive defluorination is impeded by the low environmental concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and the robust nature of C - F bonds. In this work, we investigate the zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) as a promising catalyst for PFASs remediation. We show that ZIF-67 hold promise for simultaneous adsorption and reductive defluorination of 2-(trifluoromethyl) acrylic acid (TFMAA).

Selective adsorption in ion exchange membranes: The effect of solution ion composition on ion partitioning.

Electrodialysis is a water desalination technology that enables selective separation of ions, making it a promising solution for sustainable water reuse. The selectivity of the process is mainly determined by the properties of ion exchange membranes that can vary depending on the composition of ions in water, such as water uptake and charge density. In this work, we studied selective adsorption of Na and K ions in various ion exchange membranes considering the effect of solution ion composition on membrane water volume fraction.

A micro-LED array based platform for spatio-temporal optogenetic control of various cardiac models.

Optogenetics relies on dynamic spatial and temporal control of light to address emerging fundamental and therapeutic questions in cardiac research. In this work, a compact micro-LED array, consisting of 16 × 16 pixels, is incorporated in a widefield fluorescence microscope for controlled light stimulation. We describe the optical design of the system that allows the micro-LED array to fully cover the field of view regardless of the imaging objective used.

Effect of electrolyte composition on electrochemical oxidation: Active sulfate formation, benzotriazole degradation, and chlorinated by-products distribution.

Electrochemical oxidation is an effective technique for treating persistent organic pollutants, which are hardly removed in conventional wastewater treatment plants. Sulfate and chloride salts commonly used and present in natural wastewater influence the electrochemical degradation process. In this study, the effect of electrolyte composition on the active sulfate species (SO⁻ and SO⁻) formation, benzotriazole degradation-a model organic compound, and chlorinated by-products distribution have been investigated while using a boron-doped diamond (BDD) anode.