New insights into interfacial dynamics and mechanisms of biochar-derived dissolved organic matter on arsenic redistribution in Schwertmannite.

Biochar is extensively utilized for the remediation of environments contaminated with heavy metals (HMs). However, its derived-dissolved organic matter (BDOM) can interact with iron oxides, which may adversely influence the retention of HMs. This study investigates the effect of BDOM derived from tobacco stalk (TS) and tobacco petiole (TP) biochar on the redistribution behavior of As(V) in acid mine drainage (AMD)-impacted environments, particularly concentrating on the interactions with Schwertmannite (Sch).

Efficient and regenerative phosphate removal from wastewater using stable magnetite/magnesium iron oxide nanocomposites.

Using magnetite-based nanocomposite adsorbents to remove and recycle phosphate from wastewater is crucial for controlling eutrophication and ensuring the sustainable use of phosphorus resources. However, the weak structural stability between magnetite and adsorptive nanoparticles often reduces phosphate removal efficiency in real-world applications. This instability primarily results from the loss of adsorptive nanoparticles from the magnetite surfaces, particularly when metal oxide nanoparticles are used for phosphate removal and recycling.

Stable Magnetite@La-Fe Oxide Core-Shell Nanostructures Prepared via Lattice Lock for Reusable Extraction of Phosphate Anions.

Stable magnetic core-shell nanostructures are developed by lattice locking lanthanide-iron (La-Fe) oxide shells with magnetite cores to prevent the release of La from the surfaces of the magnetite nanostructures. The resulting core-shell nanostructures demonstrate excellent outstanding regeneration performance and high adsorption capacity for phosphate (115 mg P·g). These nanostructures release minimal La from the magnetite core surfaces after adsorbent regeneration, with a La loss of only 20% compared to the control sample, Mag@La(OH).

Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 dissimilatory reduction of ferrihydrite to highly enhance mineral transformation and reactive oxygen species production in redox-fluctuating environments.

Diverse paths generated by reactive oxygen species (ROS) can mediate contaminant transformation and fate in the soil/aquatic environments. However, the pathways for ROS production upon the oxygenation of redox-active ferrous iron minerals are underappreciated. Ferrihydrite (Fh) can be reduced to produce Fe(II) by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, a representative strain of dissimilatory iron-reducing bacteria (DIRB).

Construction of an allophane-based molecularly imprinted polymer for the efficient removal of antibiotic from aqueous solution.

The widespread presence of ciprofloxacin (CIP) antibiotic in the water and soil poses substantial potential risks to the environment, threatening both human and animal health. In this study, we used nanoclay mineral allophane (Allo), β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as a bifunctional monomer, and sodium alginate as a cross-linking agent, to prepare 3D porous Allo-β-CD molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for the efficient removal of CIP from aqueous solution. The prepared Allo-β-CD MIP was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and zeta potential measurements.

Intensive adsorption of tetracycline by cobalt oxide quantum dots-loaded mineral carbon.

Spent bleaching earth (SBE), a waste by-product produced from the bleaching step of edible oil by montmorillonite clays (bleaching earth), causes serious public health and environmental problems. Accordingly, in this study, SBE was pyrolyzed to yield mineral carbon materials (SBE@C) and cobalt oxide (CoO) was loaded to improve the active site of those materials. Due to the carrier function of SBE@C, ultra-fine CoO quantum dots (QDs) (2-6 nm) were homogeneously and robustly immobilized onto SBE@C.

Direct Atomic-Scale Insight into the Precipitation Formation at the Lanthanum Hydroxide Nanoparticle/Solution Interface.

Understanding precipitation formation at lanthanum hydroxide (La(OH)) nanoparticle-solution interfaces plays a crucial role in catalysis, adsorption, and electrochemical energy storage applications. Liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy enables powerful visualization with high resolution. However, direct atomic-scale imaging of the interfacial metal (hydro)oxide nanostructure in solutions has been a major challenge due to their beam-driven dissolution.

Mechanistic insights into the interfacial adsorption behaviors of Cr(VI) on ferrihydrite: Effects of pH and naturally coexisting anions in the environment.

Interfacial interaction of hexavalent chromium (Cr[VI]) with ferrihydrite (Fh) plays a key role in the behavior of Cr(VI) in the environment. In this study, HPO, SO, NO, Cl, and HCO were chosen as coexisting anions to explore their inhibition of the capacity of Fh to adsorb Cr(VI). We employed X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to thoroughly characterize Fh reaction products before and after adsorption of Cr(VI).

Converting Chrysotile Nanotubes into Magnesium Oxide and Hydroxide Using Lanthanum Oxycarbonate Hybridization and Alkaline Treatment for Efficient Phosphate Adsorption.

Magnesium oxide and hydroxide nanomaterials comprise a class of promising advanced functional metal nanomaterials whose use in environmental and material applications is increasing. Several strategies to synthesize these nanomaterials have been described but are unsustainable and uneconomic. This work reports on a processing strategy that turns natural magnesium-rich chrysotile into magnesium oxide and hydroxide nanoparticles via nanoparticle hybridization and an alkaline process while enabling La-based nanoparticles to coat the chrysotile nanotube surfaces.

Transfer Printing of Perovskite Whispering Gallery Mode Laser Cavities by Thermal Release Tape.

The outstanding optoelectrical properties and high-quality factor of whispering gallery mode perovskite nanocavities make it attractive for applications in small lasers. However, efforts to make lasers with better performance have been hampered by the lack of efficient methods for the synthesis and transfer of perovskite nanocavities on desired substrate at quality required for applications. Here, we report transfer printing of perovskite nanocavities grown by chemical vapor deposition from mica substrate onto SiO substrate.

Highly regenerative and efficient adsorption of phosphate by restructuring natural palygorskite clay via alkaline activation and co-calcination.

Herein, we present a new strategy to create a highly regenerative and efficient phosphate adsorbent based on activating natural palygorskite structures. Both the regeneration via alkaline activation and synthesis via co-calcination restructured the palygorskite and created adsorptive metal oxides. The phosphate adsorbent exhibits excellent regeneration performance with high removal capacity.

The health concern of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in a notorious e-waste recycling site.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) remain a relatively high level in e-waste recycling regions 3 decades after ban on use. Illegal recycling activities cunningly moved under the environmental law enforcement. Here, we analyzed PCBs in soils and plants from Guiyu, China (one of the world's largest recycling areas) to understand the relationship between PCBs pollution and the transition of recycling activities (locations and techniques).

Novel mutations of COL4A3, COL4A4, and COL4A5 genes in Chinese patients with Alport Syndrome using next generation sequence technique.

Background: Alport syndrome (AS) is an inherited progressive renal disease caused by mutations in COL4A3, COL4A4, and COL4A5 genes. The large sizes of these genes and the absence of mutation hot spots have complicated mutational analysis by routine PCR-based approaches. In recent years, the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) has made possible the time- and cost-effective and accurate analysis of the three genes in a single step.

Activating 2D nano-kaolinite using hybrid nanoparticles for enhanced phosphate capture.

A synergistic host-guest coupling is exploited to disorder nano-kaolinite unit layers to form Al2O3 nanoparticles, which act as activated adsorptive sites; meanwhile, the coupling enables La-based nanoparticles to anchor homogenously on the nano-kaolinite surfaces, fully utilizing their adsorption ability. The activated hybrid nanostructures exhibit an excellent phosphate adsorption capacity.

Biosurfactant rhamnolipid enhanced modification of corn stalk and its application for sorption of phenanthrene.

The application of modified agricultural wastes for removing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from water is gaining a growing interest. However, most modified methods using synthetic chemicals may cause secondary pollution. To overcome this limitation, in this study, a rhamnolipid modified corn stalk (RL-CS) for the removal of phenanthrene (PHE) from aqueous solution was prepared using a rhamnolipid-enhanced acid modification method.

Electrokinetic-Enhanced Remediation of Phenanthrene-Contaminated Soil Combined with Sphingomonas sp. GY2B and Biosurfactant.

Electrokinetic-microbial remediation (EMR) has emerged as a promising option for the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from contaminated soils. The aim of this study was to enhance degradation of phenanthrene (Phe)-contaminated soils using EMR combined with biosurfactants. The electrokinetic (EK) remediation, combined with Phe-degrading Sphingomonas sp.

Cosolubilization synergism occurrence in codesorption of PAH mixtures during surfactant-enhanced remediation of contaminated soil.

Surfactant-enhanced remediation (SER) has been widely applied in decontaminating PAH-polluted soil. Most researches focus on evaluating washing efficiency without considering pollutants' mutual interaction. This study aims to investigate cosolubilization effect between phenanthrene (Phe) and pyrene (Pyr) in nonionic surfactant Triton X-100 (TX100) solution on their codesorption performance from soil.

Synthesis of tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium chloride by high-concentration phosphine in industrial off-gas.

With increasing consumption of phosphate rock and acceleration of global phosphate production, the shortage of phosphate resources is increasing with the development and utilization of phosphate. China's Ministry of Land and Resources has classified phosphate as a mineral that cannot meet China's growing demand for phosphate rock in 2010. The phosphorus chemical industry is one of the important economic pillars for Yunnan province.