Recent advances in application of heterogeneous electro-Fenton catalysts for degrading organic contaminants in water.

Over the last decades, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been widely used in surface and ground water pollution control. The heterogeneous electro-Fenton (EF) process has gained much attention due to its properties of high catalytic performance, no generation of iron sludge, and good recyclability of catalyst. As of October 2022, the cited papers and publications of EF are around 1.

Biochar-compost as a new option for soil improvement: Application in various problem soils.

Due to the synergistic effects of biochar and compost/composting, the combined application of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and efficient method of soil improvement. However, the willingness to apply biochar-compost for soil improvement is still low compared to the use of biochar or compost alone. This paper collects data on the application of biochar-compost in several problem soils that are well-known and extensively investigated by agronomists and scientists, and summarizes the effects of biochar-compost application in common problem soils.

Peroxydisulfate activation by sulfur-doped ordered mesoporous carbon: Insight into the intrinsic relationship between defects and O generation.

The carbon-catalyzed persulfate-based advanced oxidation process (PS-AOP) has recently received much focus owing to the green, economical, and sustainable nature of carbon catalysts. In this study, sulfur-doped ordered mesoporous carbons (S-OMCs) were utilized to activate peroxydisulfate (PDS) for ciprofloxacin (CIP) removal. A synthesis temperature gradient was set to regulate the defect level of S-OMCs, since the thermal decomposition of oxygen- and sulfur-containing groups at different temperatures could release S and O and then create defects.

The dynamics of phosphorus fractions and the factors driving phosphorus cycle in Zoige Plateau peatland soil.

Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient, limiting plant growth and microbial activity in many ecosystems. However, a few studies have been conducted to investigate P dynamics and the factors driving P dynamics in peatland soils. Therefore, this study chose Zoige Plateau peatland (the largest peatland in China) to reveal P dynamics and the possible driving factors through fractionating soil P and investigating a series of abiotic and biotic factors.