Zero-valent iron based materials selection for permeable reactive barrier using machine learning.

The zero-valent iron (ZVI) based reactive materials are potential remediation reagents in permeable reactive barriers (PRB). Considering that reactive materials is the essential to determining the long-term stability of PRB and the emergence of a large number of new iron-based materials. Here, we present a new approach using machine learning to screen PRB reactive materials, which proposes to improve the efficiency and practicality of selection of ZVI-based materials.

Evaluation of anode materials in sonoelectrochemistry processes: Kinetic, mechanism, and cost estimation.

Eco-friendly pollutant treatment technology has a developing tendency in future. The combination of ultrasound (US) and electrochemical (EC) is a promising technology, because they are efficient, clean and environmentally friendly. In this study, the impacts of anode material have been investigated in US (300 kHz) and EC (10V) system.

Arsenic adsorption study in acid mine drainage using fixed bed column by novel beaded adsorbent.

The downflow fixed-bed column adsorption-desorption of arsenic by the beaded coal mine drainage sludge-Youngdong (BCMDS-YD) adsorbent was experimentally studied. The specific surface area of BCMDS-YD synthesized using inorganic binding was 178 m g, and the pH was 5.32.

Evaluation of self-oxidation and selectivity of iron-based reductant in anaerobic pentachlorophenol contaminated soil.

Soil contamination due to chlorinated organics prompts an important environmental problem; however, the iron-based reduction materials and complicated ground environment are the main barriers to implementation and promotion of in situ soil remediation. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the reductants zero-valent iron (ZVI) and its activated carbon composite (AC-ZVI) in terms of their self-oxidation and selectivity in soil experiments. The results indicated that saturated moisture conditions were beneficial for degradation due to the dispersal of the pollutants from soil particles.

Immunomodulatory and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Asiatic Acid in a DNCB-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Animal Model.

We examined the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of asiatic acid (AA) in atopic dermatitis (AD). AA treatment (5-20 µg/mL) dose-dependently suppressed the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α level and interleukin (IL)-6 protein expression in interferon (IFN)-γ + TNF-α-treated HaCaT cells. The 2,4-dinitrocholrlbenzene (DNCB)-induced AD animal model was developed by administering two AA concentrations (30 and 75 mg/kg/d: AD + AA-L and AD + AA-H groups, respectively) for 18 days.

Quantification of perfluorooctanoic acid decomposition mechanism applying negative voltage to anode during photoelectrochemical process.

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a carcinogen with a high binding energy between fluorine and carbon and is symmetrically linked, making it difficult to treat. In this study, a self-doped TiO nanotube array (TNTA) was used as the anode and platinum as the cathode to quantify the PFOA removal mechanism using a photoelectrochemical (PEC) system. The external voltage was negative compared to that of the anode.

Rare earth real wastewater treatment by pilot scale using new concept continuous treatment process.

Rare earth (RE) containing radioactive species and a variety of toxic pollutants The treatment of real wastewater is very important for environmental protection. In this study, a new concept of continuous process consisting of precipitation, adsorption, and oxidation was developed without the use of chemicals. In the sedimentation step, waste oyster shell(WOS) and a PE tube diffuser(PE250) containing NaS (PE), PE were prepared, which were used to precipitate heavy metals with a removal efficiency of 97% or more.

Evaluation of stabilizing material and stabilization efficiency through comparative study of toxic heavy metal transfer between corn and peanut grown in stabilized field soil.

Soil contaminated with toxic heavy metals (THMs) was stabilized by adding a combination of waste resources in 7.0 wt%, including coal-mine drainage sludge, waste cow bone, and steelmaking slag, in the ratio of 5:35:60. Subsequently, corn and peanut were cultivated in treated soil to investigate the effects of the waste resources on THM mobility in soil and translocation to plants.

Arsenic adsorption on two types of powdered and beaded coal mine drainage sludge adsorbent.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of a new adsorbent in terms of beading the sludge generated from coal mine drainage or arsenic removed from water is treated by electro-purification (EP) and chemical-precipitation (CP) methods. Batch experiments were conducted to study the influence of experimental parameters such as pH and temperature, as well as the mechanism of arsenic adsorption with the new adsorbent. The porosity of coal mine drainage sludge (CMDS)-beaded adsorbent made of chitosan and alginate was optimized by adding NaHCO powder to generate CO gas during the preparation process.

Improving sono-activated persulfate oxidation using mechanical mixing in a 35-kHz ultrasonic reactor: Persulfate activation mechanism and its application.

This study investigated the degradation of ibuprofen (IBP), an activated persulfate (PS), when subjected to ultrasonic (US) irradiation and mechanical mixing (M). The effects of several critical factors were evaluated, including the effect of rpm on M, PS concentration, and initial pH, and that of temperature on IBP degradation kinetics and the PS activation mechanism. The resulting IBP oxidation rate constant was significantly higher at 400 rpm.

Application of persulfate with hydrodynamic cavitation and ferrous in the decomposition of pentachlorophenol.

Hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) and Fe(II) are advanced oxidation processes, in which pentachlorophenol (PCP) is treated by the redox method of activating persulfate (PS). The kinetics and mechanism of the HC and Fe(II) activation of PS were examined in aqueous solution using an electron spin resonance (ESR) spin trapping technique and radical trapping with pure compounds. The optimum ratio of Fe(II)/PS was 1:2, and the hydroxyl radical (HO) and sulfate radical (SO) generation rate were 5.

Inhibitory Effect of Centella asiatica Extract on DNCB-Induced Atopic Dermatitis in HaCaT Cells and BALB/c Mice.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease caused mainly by immune dysregulation. This study explored the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of the ethanol extract (CA) on an AD-like dermal disorder. Treatment with CA inhibited the expression of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in a dose-dependent manner in inflammatory stimulated HaCaT cells by interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and TNF-α-triggered inflammation.

Development of modified mesoporous carbon (CMK-3) for improved adsorption of bisphenol-A.

The adsorption of bisphenol-A (BPA) on ordered mesoporous carbon (CMK-3) and modified CMK-3 (MCMK-3) for decontamination of aqueous medium was investigated. The CMK-3 and MCMK-3 materials had uniform pore sizes of 3.60 and 3.

Application of pea-like yolk-shell structured FeO@TiO nanosheets for photocatalytic and photo-Fenton oxidation of bisphenol-A.

Uniform pea-like yolk-shell (PLYS) structured magnetic TiO(PLYS-FeO@TiO) nanosheets have been prepared a combined kinetics-controlled mechanical force-driven and hydrothermal etching assisted crystallization method and characterized. The resulting PLYS-FeO@TiO nanosheets possess well defined yolk-shell structures with a large BET surface area (∼187.26 m g) and a strong magnetic susceptibility (∼17.

Hybrid reactor based on hydrodynamic cavitation, ozonation, and persulfate oxidation for oxalic acid decomposition during rare-earth extraction processes.

A cost-effective method for treating oxalic acid (OA) during rare-earth extraction was developed using hydrodynamic cavitation (HC), ozone (O), and persulfate (PS) (HC@PS@O process). The results showed that the optimal inlet pressure during HC was 5.10 kg cm with an orifice plate diameter of 2 mm.

Degradation of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in real-field soil by an integrated visible-light photocatalysis and solvent migration system with p-n heterojunction BiVO/BiO.

Degradation of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) in real-field soil was conducted using an integrated photocatalysis-solvent migration system of BiVO/BiO and n-hexane. The photocatalyst BiVO/BiO was synthesized, and its performance was found to be affected by the BiVO content, with 20wt% BiVO showing the best performance owing to its p-n heterojunction being well formed. Migration was affected by the amount of n-hexane, with 15% n-hexane giving the most effective transportation of PCDD/Fs.

Synthesis, characterization and sonocatalytic applications of nano-structured carbon based TiO catalysts.

In order to enhance sonocatalytic oxidation of a recalcitrant organic pollutant, rhodamine B (RhB), it is necessary to study the fundamental aspects of sonocatalysis. In this study, TiO-incorporated nano-structured carbon (i.e.

Anti-skeletal muscle atrophy effect of Oenothera odorata root extract via reactive oxygen species-dependent signaling pathways in cellular and mouse model.

Skeletal muscle atrophy can be defined as a decrease of muscle volume caused by injury or lack of use. This condition is associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in various muscular disorders. We acquired 2D and 3D images using micro-computed tomography in gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of sciatic-denervated mice.

Effect of Oenothera odorata Root Extract on Microgravity and Disuse-Induced Muscle Atrophy.

Muscle atrophy, a reduction of muscle mass, strength, and volume, results from reduced muscle use and plays a key role in various muscular diseases. In the microgravity environment of space especially, muscle atrophy is induced by muscle inactivity. Exposure to microgravity induces muscle atrophy through several biological effects, including associations with reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Effect of nodakenin on atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions.

Nodakenin, derived from the roots of Angelica gigas Nakai, is an important natural resource and medicinal material with anti-allergic and anti- inflammatory activities. We have previously shown that nodakenin inhibits IgE/Ag-induced degranulation in mast cells. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of nodakenin on 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced atopic dermatitis (AD)- like skin lesions in ICR mice.

Inhibited apoptosis of C(2)C(1)2 myoblasts by a Eupatorium chinense var. simplicifolium root extract.

We investigated the effects of a Eupatorium chinense var. simplicifolium (EUC) root extract on muscle disorders and explored the underlying mechanism for oxidative stress-induced C(2)C(12) myoblast damage. An EUC pre-treatment reduced the decreased cell viability after an H2O2 treatment.

Effect of eriodictyol on the development of atopic dermatitis-like lesions in ICR mice.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, allergic, and inflammatory skin disease associated with eczema and dermatitis symptoms. Our previous studies have reported that eriodictyol extract inhibits immunoglobulin E (IgE)/Ag-induced type I hypersensitivity by suppressing the activation of proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-4 (IL-4), and the expression of ceramide kinase. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of eriodictyol on 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD-like skin lesions in ICR mice.

Prevention of oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of C2C12 myoblasts by a Cichorium intybus root extract.

Cell injury associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS) has been reported in various muscular disorders. We found that a Cichorium intybus (Cii) extract reduced H(2)O(2)-induced viability loss in C2C12 myoblasts, inhibited oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and increased intracellular heat shock protein 70 (Hsp 70) expression. Cii also inhibited the level of intracellular ceramide.