Transformation of theranostic alginate-based microbubbles from raspberry-like to core-shell-like microbubbles and studies.

In this study alginate-based microbubbles with a raspberry-like or core-shell-like morphology and with an average particle size of 553.6 ± 69.6 μm were synthesized; this was done through a novel procedure of transforming the structure with a 40 kHz ultrasonication which also stimulated the release of the components inside.

Cation selectivity of activated carbon and nickel hexacyanoferrate electrode materials in capacitive deionization: A comparison study.

In this study, the electrosorption selectivity of porous activated carbon (AC) and nickel hexacyanoferrate (NiHCF), which represent two working mechanisms of capacitive electrosorption and redox intercalation, was investigated to separate cations in capacitive deionization (CDI). The cyclic voltammetry diagrams of AC showed the rectangular shape of double-layer charging, while that of NiHCF showed separated peaks associated with redox reactions. The specific capacitance of NiHCF was 143.

The effect of redox potential on the removal characteristic of divalent cations during activated carbon-based capacitive deionization.

The main objective of the study is to explore the removal characteristics of Cu and Zn ions in activated carbon-based capacitive deionization (CDI). In this work, CDI experiments were performed to remove divalent ions (e.g.

Diatom-assisted biomicroreactor targeting the complete removal of perfluorinated compounds.

Persistent perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) have been recognized as a global environmental issue. Developing methods without leading to additional burden in nature will be essential for PFCs removal. Herein, we functionalized iron nanoparticles on living diatom (Dt) to efficiently enable the Fenton reaction and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.