In Saint-Louis, Senegal, a constructed wetland with horizontal flow reed beds (FHa and FHb) has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating municipal wastewater. Analyzing various treatment stages, the system showed...In Saint-Louis, Senegal, a constructed wetland with horizontal flow reed beds (FHa and FHb) has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating municipal wastewater. Analyzing various treatment stages, the system showed only a slight temperature variation, from an influent average of 26.3°C to an effluent of 24.7°C. Electrical conductivity decreased from 1331 mS/cm to 974.5 mS/cm post-primary treatment, with suspended solids (SS) dramatically reduced from 718.9 mg/L to 5.7 mg/L in the final effluent. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) saw a notable decrease, from initial levels of 655.6 mg/L and 1240 mg/L to 2.3 mg/L and 71.3 mg/L, respectively. Nitrogenous compounds (N-TN) and phosphates () also decreased significantly, indicating the system’s nutrient removal capacity. Microbiological analysis revealed a reduction in fecal coliforms from 7.5 Ulog/100ml to 1.8 Ulog/100ml and a complete elimination of helminth eggs. The presence of Phragmites and Typha was instrumental in enhancing these reductions. The system’s compliance with the Senegalese standards for disposal into natural environments, WHO recommendations for unrestricted water reuse in irrigation, and the European legislation for water reuse was established. The effluent quality met the stringent criteria for various classes of agricultural reuse, illustrating the system’s potential for sustainable water management. This wetland model presents a robust solution for water-stressed regions, ensuring environmental protection while supporting agricultural needs. The study calls for ongoing research to further refine the system for optimal, reliable wastewater treatment and water resource sustainability.展开更多
Two pilot subsurface wastewater infiltration systems(SWISs) were filled with the same mixed matrix and operated in the intermittent feeding mode with hydraulic loading of 0.1 m^3/(m^2·d) for 140 d.One of SWISs wa...Two pilot subsurface wastewater infiltration systems(SWISs) were filled with the same mixed matrix and operated in the intermittent feeding mode with hydraulic loading of 0.1 m^3/(m^2·d) for 140 d.One of SWISs was fed with wastewater which was previously settled(ST),and the other with the same wastewater but in addition treated with a coagulation process(CT).After 140 d of operation,in the upper layer of ST system the effective porosity decreased by 4.1%and the organic matter(OM) content increased by 246.4%,whereas only decreased by 0.7%and increased by 35.7%of CT system,respectively.During the study,clogging didn't occur in CT system and occurred in ST system.Effluent chemical oxygen demand(COD),total phosphorus(TP) and ammonia nitrogen(NH_4^+ —N) concentrations in CT system were less than those in ST system.In ST system,effluent COD,TP,NH_4^+—N concentrations increased and suspended solid(SS) concentration decreased after clogging.The results indicated that the use of a prior coagulation treatment was a good alternative for improving the effluent quality and avoiding an anticipated clogging.展开更多
Many Low Impact Developments (LIDs) have recently been developed as a sustainable integrated strategy for managing the quantity and quality of stormwater and surrounding amenities. Previous research showed that green ...Many Low Impact Developments (LIDs) have recently been developed as a sustainable integrated strategy for managing the quantity and quality of stormwater and surrounding amenities. Previous research showed that green roof is one of the most promising LIDs for slowing down rainwater, controlling rainwater volume, and enhancing rainwater quality by filtering and leaching contaminants from the substrate. However, there is no guideline for green roof design in Malaysia. Hence, Investigating the viability of using green roofs to manage stormwater and address flash flood hazards is urgently necessary. This study used the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) to evaluate the effectiveness of green roof in managing stormwater and improving rainwater quality. The selected study area is the multistory car park (MSCP) rooftop at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. Nine green roof models with different configurations were created. Results revealed that the optimum design of a green roof is 100 mm of berm height, 150 mm of soil thickness, and 50 mm of drainage mat thickness. With the ability to reduce runoff generation by 26.73%, reduce TSS by 89.75%, TP by 93.07%, TN by 93.16%, and improved BOD by 81.33%. However, pH values dropped as low as 5.933 and became more acidic due to the substrates in green roof. These findings demonstrated that green roofs improve water quality, able to temporarily store excess rainfall and it is very promising and sustainable tool in managing stormwater.展开更多
Polydopamine-functionalized nanosilica was synthesized using an inexpensive and easily obtainable raw material,mild reaction conditions,and simple operation.Subsequently,a flexible spacer arm was introduced by using d...Polydopamine-functionalized nanosilica was synthesized using an inexpensive and easily obtainable raw material,mild reaction conditions,and simple operation.Subsequently,a flexible spacer arm was introduced by using dialdehyde starch as a cross-linking agent to bind with laccase.A high loading amount(77.8 mg∙g^(‒1))and activity retention(75.5%)could be achieved under the optimum immobilization conditions.Thermodynamic parameters showed that the immobilized laccase had a lower thermal deactivation rate constant and longer half-life.The enhancement of thermodynamic parameters indicated that the immobilized laccase had better thermal stability than free laccase.The residual activity of immobilized laccase remained at about 50.0%after 30 days,which was 4.0 times that of free laccase.Immobilized laccase demonstrated excellent removal of phenolic pollutants(2,4-dichlorophenol,bisphenol A,phenol,and 4-chlorophenol)and perfect reusability with 70% removal efficiency retention for 2,4-dichlorophenol after seven cycles.These results suggested that immobilized laccase possessed great reusability,improved thermal stability,and excellent storage stability.Organic–inorganic nanomaterials have a good application prospect for laccase immobilization,and the immobilized laccase of this work may provide a practical application for the removal of phenolic pollutants.展开更多
Metal–organic framework-based compounds have recently gained great attention because of their unique porous structure,ordered porosity,and high specific surface area.Benefiting from these superior properties,metal–o...Metal–organic framework-based compounds have recently gained great attention because of their unique porous structure,ordered porosity,and high specific surface area.Benefiting from these superior properties,metal–organic framework-based compounds have been proven to be one of the most potential candidates for environmental governance and remediation.In this review,the different types of metal–organic framework-based compounds are first summarized.Further,the various environmental applications of metal–organic framework-based compounds including organic pollutant removal,toxic and hazardous gas capture,heavy metal ion detection,gas separation,water harvesting,air purification,and carbon dioxide reduction reactions are discussed in detail.In the end,the opportunities and challenges for the future development of metal–organic framework-based compounds for environmental applications are highlighted.展开更多
Semiconductor photocatalysis is one of the most widely used environment-friendly technologies for removing various contaminants.As a well-developed photocatalyst,titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))still has limits in its wide b...Semiconductor photocatalysis is one of the most widely used environment-friendly technologies for removing various contaminants.As a well-developed photocatalyst,titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))still has limits in its wide bandgap and rapid recombination rate of photogenerated charge carriers.Recently,black TiO_(2)appears as a strong candidate in the improvement of sunlight harvesting,because of its excellent absorption capacity and utilization of solar radiation.Despite extensive applications in both environmental and energy fields,the use of black TiO_(2)as a photocatalyst in pollutant removal is ambiguous.The primary objective of the review is to comprehensively evaluate the applications of black TiO_(2)in photocatalytic removal of contaminants,including conventional organic contaminants,emerging contaminants,microbes,and heavy metals.The basic properties,photocatalytic mechanism,and synthesis of black TiO_(2)have been summarized and analyzed.Moreover,the stability and recoverability of black TiO_(2)have also been discussed.Finally,the perspectives of the application of black TiO_(2)in pollutant removal have been further discussed.展开更多
Phenolic compounds,classified as persistent organic pollutants,pose a significant threat to both human health and environmental safety.Therefore,the efficient removal of phenolic substances from water is of paramount ...Phenolic compounds,classified as persistent organic pollutants,pose a significant threat to both human health and environmental safety.Therefore,the efficient removal of phenolic substances from water is of paramount importance.Laccase,a multicopper oxidase,is commonly utilized for the efficient removal of phenolic contaminants from water due to its highly effective catalytic activity towards phenolic compounds.However,natural laccase exhibits certain limitations that impede its practical implementation in industrial settings,including a restricted pH activity range,diminished enzymatic efficacy at elevated temperatures,and substantial cost implications.In this work,we prepared a nanozyme(MIZ-Cu,MIZ:2-methylimidazole)with laccase-like activity by coordinating 2-methylimidazole and copper.This nanozyme overcomes the deactivation issues observed in natural laccase under high temperature and alkaline conditions.The catalytic activity of the MIZ-Cu towards phenolic compounds surpasses that of natural laccase across a wide range of temperature and pH conditions.Under pH=9,80℃,and 500 mmol/L NaCl conditions,the removal rate of four phenols(catechol,hydroquinone,resorcinol,and phloroglucinol)by MIZ-Cu was much higher than that of natural laccase.The results also demonstrate exceptional removal rates in natural aquatic environments,thereby presenting a promising approach for the treatment of phenol-containing wastewater originating from industrial facilities.展开更多
This study reports several modification strategies to optimize and enhance the performance of twodimensional(2D) metal organic frameworks(MOFs)-derived catalysts in peroxydisulfate(PDS) activation.The raw 2D Ni-MOF an...This study reports several modification strategies to optimize and enhance the performance of twodimensional(2D) metal organic frameworks(MOFs)-derived catalysts in peroxydisulfate(PDS) activation.The raw 2D Ni-MOF and 2D Ni-Fe-MOF without modification show poor catalytic activities for PDS activation and high metal ion leaching. The carbonization of 2D MOF can increase the activity of the catalyst but cannot solve the metal leaching problem. The further acid treatment of carbonization products can further improve the catalytic activity and decrease the metal ion leaching. The in-situ growth of2D MOF on graphene oxide(GO) support with subsequent carbonization and acid treatment offers the best performance in PDS activation for organic pollutant removal with low metal ion leaching. Compared with other PDS systems, the Ni-Fe-C-acid/GO system displays much lower catalyst and PDS dosages for p-chloroaniline degradation. This study presents new insights in the modification strategies of 2D MOFbased catalysts in PDS activation.展开更多
As a carbon-rich material produced by pyrolysis of biomass,biochar features low cost,large specific surface area,and widely available feedstocks based on the functional diversity and environmental-friendly properties,...As a carbon-rich material produced by pyrolysis of biomass,biochar features low cost,large specific surface area,and widely available feedstocks based on the functional diversity and environmental-friendly properties,it has received increasing attention in the fields of pollutant removal due to three win-win effects of water remediation,carbon sequestration and reutilization of wastes.To design excellent biochar-based catalysts for environmental applications,one must understand recent advances in the catalysts for contaminant removal.This review focuses on the current application of biochar-based catalysts in redox systems,Fenton-like systems,sonocatalytic systems and photocatalytic systems.Besides in-depth discussion in effects of preparation conditions on physicochemical characteristics of biochars,the review supplements new preparation technologies of biochar and biochar-based catalysts.Most importantly,the advantages/shortcomings,catalysis mechanisms,as well as the pollutant removal ability of different types of biochar-based catalysts are discussed.The environmental risks of the catalyst applications are also elaborated on.Future research on biochar-based catalyst production and its environmental applications is discussed.The review provides a good overview of the current advances of biochar-based catalysts in pollutant control and the future research directions.展开更多
Design and development of iron porphyrin-based artificial enzymes system have been attracting a lot of attention.Herein,without any toxic reductant and harsh processing,we present a facile one-pot method to fabricate ...Design and development of iron porphyrin-based artificial enzymes system have been attracting a lot of attention.Herein,without any toxic reductant and harsh processing,we present a facile one-pot method to fabricate bifunctional catalytic nanocomposites consisting of graphene and hemin by using vitamin C as a mild reduction reagent.The presence of graphene helps the formation of a high degree of highly active and stable hemin on the graphene surface in a monomeric form through theirπ-πstacking interaction.As a result,such nanocomposites possess a superior adsorption capacity and intrinsic peroxidase-like catalytic activity.Moreover,by the combination of their dye adsorption ability,RGOhemin nanocomposites can serve as a suitable candidate for efficient capture and removal of dyes via a synergistic effect.Our findings may pave the way to apply graphene-supported artificial enzymes in a variety of fields,such as environmental chemistry,bionics,medicine,and biotechnology.展开更多
Mercury emission has become a great environmental concern because of its high toxicity,bioaccumulation,and persistence.Adsorption is an effective method to remove Hg^(0)from coal-fired flue gas,with adsorbents playing...Mercury emission has become a great environmental concern because of its high toxicity,bioaccumulation,and persistence.Adsorption is an effective method to remove Hg^(0)from coal-fired flue gas,with adsorbents playing a dominant role.Extensive investigations have been conducted on the use of CuO-based materials for Hg^(0)removal,and some fruitful results have been obtained.In this review,we summarize advances in the application of CuO-based materials for Hg^(0)capture.Firstly,the fundamentals of CuO,including its crystal information and synthesis methods,are introduced.Then,the Hg^(0)removal capability of some typical CuO-based adsorbents is discussed.Considering that coal-fired flue gas also contains a certain amount of NO,SO_(2),H_(2)O,NH_(3),and HCl,the impacts of these species on adsorbent Hg^(0)removal efficiency are summarized next.By generalizing the mechanisms dominating the Hg^(0)removal process,the rate-determining step and the key intermediates can be discovered.Apart from Hg^(0),some other air pollutants,such as CO,NOx,and volatile organic compounds(VOCs),account for a certain portion of flue gas.In view of their similar abatement mechanisms,simultaneous removal of Hg^(0)and other air pollutants has become a hot topic in the environmental field.Considering the Hg^(0)re-emission phenomena in wet flue gas desulfurization(WFGD),mercury capture performance under different conditions in this device is discussed.Finally,we conclude that new adsorbents suitable for long-term operation in coal-fired flue gas should be developed to realize the effective reduction of mercury emissions.展开更多
Biological treatment processes are critical for sewage purification,wherein microbial interactions are tightly associated with treatment performance.Previous studies have focused on assessing how environmental factors...Biological treatment processes are critical for sewage purification,wherein microbial interactions are tightly associated with treatment performance.Previous studies have focused on assessing how environmental factors(such as salinity)affect the diversity and composition of the microbial community but ignore the connections among microorganisms.Here,we described the microbial interactions in response to elevated salinity in an activated sludge system by performing an association network analysis.It was found that higher salinity resulted in low microbial diversity,and small,complex,more competitive overall networks,leading to poor performance of the treatment process.Subnetworks of major phyla(Proteobacteria,Bacteroidetes,and Chloroflexi)and functional bacteria(such as AOB,NOB and denitrifiers)differed substantially under elevated salinity process.Compared with subnetworks of Nitrosomonadaceae,Nitrosomonas(AOB)made a greater contribution to nitrification under higher salinity(especially 3%)in the activated sludge system.Denitrifiers established more proportion of cooperative relationships with other bacteria to resist 3%salinity stress.Furthermore,identified keystone species playing crucial roles in maintaining process stability were dynamics and less abundant under salinity disturbance.Knowledge gleaned from this study deepened our understanding of microbial interaction in response to elevated salinity in activated sludge systems.展开更多
Microbial bioelectrochemical system(BES)is a promising sustainable technology for the electrical energy recovery and the treatment of recalcitrant and toxic pollutants.In microbial BESs,the conversion of harmful pollu...Microbial bioelectrochemical system(BES)is a promising sustainable technology for the electrical energy recovery and the treatment of recalcitrant and toxic pollutants.In microbial BESs,the conversion of harmful pollutants into harmless products can be catalyzed by microorganisms at the anode(Type I BES),chemical catalysts at the cathode(Type II BES)or microorganisms at the cathode(Type III BES).The application of synthetic biology in microbial BES can improve its pollutant removing capability.Synthetic biology techniques can promote EET kinetics,which is helpful for microbial anodic electro-respiration,expediting pollutant removing not only at the anode but also at the cathode.They offer tools to promote biofilm development on the electrode,enabling more microorganisms residing on the electrode for subsequent catalytic reactions,and to overexpress the pollutant removing-related genes directly in microorganisms,contributing to the pollutant decomposition.In this work,based on the summarized aspects mentioned above,we describe the major synthetic biology strategies in designing and improving the pollutant removing capabilities of microbial BES.Lastly,we discuss challenges and perspectives for future studies in the area.展开更多
This study analyzes the potential of an agricultural residue,hazelnut shells,as raw material in a combined ther-mochemical process to obtain pyro-gas and biochar for environmental remediation.The novelty of this study...This study analyzes the potential of an agricultural residue,hazelnut shells,as raw material in a combined ther-mochemical process to obtain pyro-gas and biochar for environmental remediation.The novelty of this study relies on the definition of a pyrolytic polygeneration process to simultaneously attain an energy-type product and abiochar to maximize the versatility of the products and their usage.To this aim,the heating value of the gas and its potential to feed a micro combined heat and power(micro-CHP)system was evaluated.Additionally,the resulting biochar was chemically activated and tested as adsorbent for the removal of contaminants from an aqueous solution.Results show that the pyro-gas from the shell-type residue was suitable to be used as feed stream in a micro-CHP unit,which was able to operate near the full-load(91.9%)with electrical and thermal efficiencies of 27.6%and 57.9%,respectively.In the case of the biochar fraction,poor results were found for the char prior to activation.Instead,once it was activated with KOH,the resulting activated carbon presented high effectiveness as adsorbent and complete removal of the measured compound(methylene blue)was achieved.展开更多
The aluminum ions generated from mining aluminum,electrolytic aluminum and the industrial production of aluminum-based coagulants(such as AlCl3 and Al2(SO4)3)enter sewage treatment plants and interact with activated s...The aluminum ions generated from mining aluminum,electrolytic aluminum and the industrial production of aluminum-based coagulants(such as AlCl3 and Al2(SO4)3)enter sewage treatment plants and interact with activated sludges.An anaerobic/anoxic/oxic(A2^O)process was used to reveal the effects of Al^3+on the pollutant removal efficiencies,bioflocculation and the micro structure of sludge.The results showed that a low concentration of Al^3+improved the pollutant removal efficiencies and increased the sludge particle size.However,a high concentration of Al^3+hindered microbial flocculation and reduced the pollutant removal efficiencies.With a 10 mg/L Al^3+addition,the chemical oxygen demand(COD),total nitrogen(TN)and NH4+-N increased by 3%,16%and 27%,and reached as high as 68%,60%and 87%,respectively.At the same time,the dehydrogenase activity,flocculation ability(FA)and contact angle of the sludge reached their maximum levels at 41.3 mg/L/hr,45%and 79.63°,respectively.The specific surface area of the sludge decreased to 7.084 m2/g and the sludge pore size distribution shifted to concentrate in the me soporous range.Most of Al^3+was adsorbed on the surface of sludge,changing the physicochemical properties and physical structure of the sludge.展开更多
Various forms of pollutants discharged from industrial and life;how to treat the opposite water-soluble pollutants at the same time is a challenge.Here,a superhydrophobic BiOBr/Ag3PO4 fabric(SH fabric)bulk material wa...Various forms of pollutants discharged from industrial and life;how to treat the opposite water-soluble pollutants at the same time is a challenge.Here,a superhydrophobic BiOBr/Ag3PO4 fabric(SH fabric)bulk material was prepared aiming at the diversity of pollutants.Water(WCA=160°)and oil contaminants(spread)have different wetting behavior on fabric surfaces.The high recovery efficiency for oil pollutants was achieved by using the selective oil removal property of the SH fabric.Meanwhile,the pollutants in the aqueous phase were removed by photocatalyst after oil/water separation.Mechanism analysis demonstrated that the direct Z-type heterojunction formed between BiOBr(EVB=1.66 eV;ECB=-1.08 eV)and Ag3PO4(EVB=3.03 eV;ECB=0.6 eV).It is worth noting that the SH fabric exhibited good mechanical stability and UV shielding performance,which have potential application in environmental control.展开更多
The pollution caused by wet weather overflow in urban drainage systems is a main factor causing blackening an odorization of urban rivers.The conventional overflow treatment based on coagulation/flocculation in termin...The pollution caused by wet weather overflow in urban drainage systems is a main factor causing blackening an odorization of urban rivers.The conventional overflow treatment based on coagulation/flocculation in terminal drainage systems requires relatively large space and long retention time demand that makes it not applicable in crowded urban drainage systems or under heavy rains.On-site coagulation/flocculation in terminal drainage pipes was proposed in this study which was aimed to transfer the coagulation/flocculation process to the inside of pipes at the terminal drainage system to save space and reduce the retention time of the coagulation/flocculation process.The optimized dose of chemicals was studied first which was 80 mg/L of coagulant and 0.8 mg/L of flocculant.Settling for only 5 min can remove most of the pollutants at 406.5 m of transmission distance.In addition,the relation of wet weather overflow rate and concentration of pollution load on the on-site coagulation/flocculation process was investigated,which indicated that high removal of pollutant was gained at a large range of flow velocity and pollutant concentration.Finally,the study confirmed electric neutralization,bridging,and net capture as the major mechanisms in this process,and further optimization was proposed.The proposed process can reduce much turbidity,chemical oxygen demand,and total phosphorous,but hardly remove soluble ammonia and organics.This work provides scientific guidance to address wet weather overflow in terminal drainage pipes.展开更多
A cost sensitivity analysis was performed for an industrial membrane bioreactor to quantify the effects of hydraulic retention times and related operational parameters on cost.Different hydraulic retention times(72-24...A cost sensitivity analysis was performed for an industrial membrane bioreactor to quantify the effects of hydraulic retention times and related operational parameters on cost.Different hydraulic retention times(72-24 h)were subjected to a flat-sheet membrane bioreactor updated from an existing 72 h oxidation ditch treating antibiotic production wastewater.Field experimental data from the membrane bioreactor,both full-scale(500 m/d)and pilot(1.0 m3/d),were used to calculate the net present value(NPV),incorporating both capital expenditure(CAPEX)and operating expenditure.The results showed that the tank cost was estimated above membrane cost in the 38.2%,where capital expenditure contributed 24.2%more than operational expenditure.Tank construction cost was decisive in determining the net present value contributed 62.1%to the capital expenditure.The membrane bioreactor has the advantage of a longer lifespan flat-sheet membrane,while flux decline was tolerable.The antibiotics decreased to 1.87±0.33 mg/L in the MBR effluent.The upgrade to the membrane bioreactor also benefited further treatments by 10.1%-44.7%lower direct investment.展开更多
Photocatalysis using the abundant solar energy is an environmentally friendly and efficient way to degrade organic matter.Covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs),a new class of metal-free organic semiconductors responsive ...Photocatalysis using the abundant solar energy is an environmentally friendly and efficient way to degrade organic matter.Covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs),a new class of metal-free organic semiconductors responsive to visible light,are promising materials for water treatment.In this study,an original CTF,namely CTF-1,was modified by S-doping to form CTFSx,which were used as metal-free catalysts for degradation of methyl orange(MO)and bisphenol A(BPA).The outcomes demonstrated that the photocatalytic degradation of MO and BPA by CTFSxwas superior to that by CTF-1,with better stability and reusability.Within 6 h,53.2%MO and 84.7%BPA were degraded by CTFS5,and the degradation rate constants were 0.145 h-1and 0.29 h-1,respectively,which were 3.6 and 5.8 times higher than those of CTF-1.Further investigation revealed that enhanced visible light absorption,a reduced degree of free carrier recombination,rapid separation and transfer of photogenerated electrons and holes,and improved·OH oxidation capacity were important factors contributing to the significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity.The S-doping method effectively improved the light absorption performance,electronic structure,and modulation band structure of CTF-1.This work highlights the potential application of low-cost metal-free catalysts driven by visible light for the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater.展开更多
文摘In Saint-Louis, Senegal, a constructed wetland with horizontal flow reed beds (FHa and FHb) has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating municipal wastewater. Analyzing various treatment stages, the system showed only a slight temperature variation, from an influent average of 26.3°C to an effluent of 24.7°C. Electrical conductivity decreased from 1331 mS/cm to 974.5 mS/cm post-primary treatment, with suspended solids (SS) dramatically reduced from 718.9 mg/L to 5.7 mg/L in the final effluent. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) saw a notable decrease, from initial levels of 655.6 mg/L and 1240 mg/L to 2.3 mg/L and 71.3 mg/L, respectively. Nitrogenous compounds (N-TN) and phosphates () also decreased significantly, indicating the system’s nutrient removal capacity. Microbiological analysis revealed a reduction in fecal coliforms from 7.5 Ulog/100ml to 1.8 Ulog/100ml and a complete elimination of helminth eggs. The presence of Phragmites and Typha was instrumental in enhancing these reductions. The system’s compliance with the Senegalese standards for disposal into natural environments, WHO recommendations for unrestricted water reuse in irrigation, and the European legislation for water reuse was established. The effluent quality met the stringent criteria for various classes of agricultural reuse, illustrating the system’s potential for sustainable water management. This wetland model presents a robust solution for water-stressed regions, ensuring environmental protection while supporting agricultural needs. The study calls for ongoing research to further refine the system for optimal, reliable wastewater treatment and water resource sustainability.
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China(Nos.41001321,41471394,41571455)Major Original Program in Shenyang Normal University,China(No.ZD201403)+2 种基金Ecology and Environment Research Center Director Foundation of Shenyang Normal University,China(No.EERC-T-201601)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province,China(NO.2015010585-301)Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program,China(No.2015(45)
文摘Two pilot subsurface wastewater infiltration systems(SWISs) were filled with the same mixed matrix and operated in the intermittent feeding mode with hydraulic loading of 0.1 m^3/(m^2·d) for 140 d.One of SWISs was fed with wastewater which was previously settled(ST),and the other with the same wastewater but in addition treated with a coagulation process(CT).After 140 d of operation,in the upper layer of ST system the effective porosity decreased by 4.1%and the organic matter(OM) content increased by 246.4%,whereas only decreased by 0.7%and increased by 35.7%of CT system,respectively.During the study,clogging didn't occur in CT system and occurred in ST system.Effluent chemical oxygen demand(COD),total phosphorus(TP) and ammonia nitrogen(NH_4^+ —N) concentrations in CT system were less than those in ST system.In ST system,effluent COD,TP,NH_4^+—N concentrations increased and suspended solid(SS) concentration decreased after clogging.The results indicated that the use of a prior coagulation treatment was a good alternative for improving the effluent quality and avoiding an anticipated clogging.
文摘Many Low Impact Developments (LIDs) have recently been developed as a sustainable integrated strategy for managing the quantity and quality of stormwater and surrounding amenities. Previous research showed that green roof is one of the most promising LIDs for slowing down rainwater, controlling rainwater volume, and enhancing rainwater quality by filtering and leaching contaminants from the substrate. However, there is no guideline for green roof design in Malaysia. Hence, Investigating the viability of using green roofs to manage stormwater and address flash flood hazards is urgently necessary. This study used the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) to evaluate the effectiveness of green roof in managing stormwater and improving rainwater quality. The selected study area is the multistory car park (MSCP) rooftop at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. Nine green roof models with different configurations were created. Results revealed that the optimum design of a green roof is 100 mm of berm height, 150 mm of soil thickness, and 50 mm of drainage mat thickness. With the ability to reduce runoff generation by 26.73%, reduce TSS by 89.75%, TP by 93.07%, TN by 93.16%, and improved BOD by 81.33%. However, pH values dropped as low as 5.933 and became more acidic due to the substrates in green roof. These findings demonstrated that green roofs improve water quality, able to temporarily store excess rainfall and it is very promising and sustainable tool in managing stormwater.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22178174)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFC2103802)the Jiangsu Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Bio-Manufacture(Grant No.XTC2206).
文摘Polydopamine-functionalized nanosilica was synthesized using an inexpensive and easily obtainable raw material,mild reaction conditions,and simple operation.Subsequently,a flexible spacer arm was introduced by using dialdehyde starch as a cross-linking agent to bind with laccase.A high loading amount(77.8 mg∙g^(‒1))and activity retention(75.5%)could be achieved under the optimum immobilization conditions.Thermodynamic parameters showed that the immobilized laccase had a lower thermal deactivation rate constant and longer half-life.The enhancement of thermodynamic parameters indicated that the immobilized laccase had better thermal stability than free laccase.The residual activity of immobilized laccase remained at about 50.0%after 30 days,which was 4.0 times that of free laccase.Immobilized laccase demonstrated excellent removal of phenolic pollutants(2,4-dichlorophenol,bisphenol A,phenol,and 4-chlorophenol)and perfect reusability with 70% removal efficiency retention for 2,4-dichlorophenol after seven cycles.These results suggested that immobilized laccase possessed great reusability,improved thermal stability,and excellent storage stability.Organic–inorganic nanomaterials have a good application prospect for laccase immobilization,and the immobilized laccase of this work may provide a practical application for the removal of phenolic pollutants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-U1904215,21671170)the Top-notch Academic Programs Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(TAPP).
文摘Metal–organic framework-based compounds have recently gained great attention because of their unique porous structure,ordered porosity,and high specific surface area.Benefiting from these superior properties,metal–organic framework-based compounds have been proven to be one of the most potential candidates for environmental governance and remediation.In this review,the different types of metal–organic framework-based compounds are first summarized.Further,the various environmental applications of metal–organic framework-based compounds including organic pollutant removal,toxic and hazardous gas capture,heavy metal ion detection,gas separation,water harvesting,air purification,and carbon dioxide reduction reactions are discussed in detail.In the end,the opportunities and challenges for the future development of metal–organic framework-based compounds for environmental applications are highlighted.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(Nos.2016YFC0502800)Natural Science Foundation(No.U2040212,51779008)+1 种基金MWR/CAS Institute of Hydroecology(No.1440020035)the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada。
文摘Semiconductor photocatalysis is one of the most widely used environment-friendly technologies for removing various contaminants.As a well-developed photocatalyst,titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))still has limits in its wide bandgap and rapid recombination rate of photogenerated charge carriers.Recently,black TiO_(2)appears as a strong candidate in the improvement of sunlight harvesting,because of its excellent absorption capacity and utilization of solar radiation.Despite extensive applications in both environmental and energy fields,the use of black TiO_(2)as a photocatalyst in pollutant removal is ambiguous.The primary objective of the review is to comprehensively evaluate the applications of black TiO_(2)in photocatalytic removal of contaminants,including conventional organic contaminants,emerging contaminants,microbes,and heavy metals.The basic properties,photocatalytic mechanism,and synthesis of black TiO_(2)have been summarized and analyzed.Moreover,the stability and recoverability of black TiO_(2)have also been discussed.Finally,the perspectives of the application of black TiO_(2)in pollutant removal have been further discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22176069)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province,China(Nos.20220101042JC,20220101263JC)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M691199).
文摘Phenolic compounds,classified as persistent organic pollutants,pose a significant threat to both human health and environmental safety.Therefore,the efficient removal of phenolic substances from water is of paramount importance.Laccase,a multicopper oxidase,is commonly utilized for the efficient removal of phenolic contaminants from water due to its highly effective catalytic activity towards phenolic compounds.However,natural laccase exhibits certain limitations that impede its practical implementation in industrial settings,including a restricted pH activity range,diminished enzymatic efficacy at elevated temperatures,and substantial cost implications.In this work,we prepared a nanozyme(MIZ-Cu,MIZ:2-methylimidazole)with laccase-like activity by coordinating 2-methylimidazole and copper.This nanozyme overcomes the deactivation issues observed in natural laccase under high temperature and alkaline conditions.The catalytic activity of the MIZ-Cu towards phenolic compounds surpasses that of natural laccase across a wide range of temperature and pH conditions.Under pH=9,80℃,and 500 mmol/L NaCl conditions,the removal rate of four phenols(catechol,hydroquinone,resorcinol,and phloroglucinol)by MIZ-Cu was much higher than that of natural laccase.The results also demonstrate exceptional removal rates in natural aquatic environments,thereby presenting a promising approach for the treatment of phenol-containing wastewater originating from industrial facilities.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2019YFC1905400)。
文摘This study reports several modification strategies to optimize and enhance the performance of twodimensional(2D) metal organic frameworks(MOFs)-derived catalysts in peroxydisulfate(PDS) activation.The raw 2D Ni-MOF and 2D Ni-Fe-MOF without modification show poor catalytic activities for PDS activation and high metal ion leaching. The carbonization of 2D MOF can increase the activity of the catalyst but cannot solve the metal leaching problem. The further acid treatment of carbonization products can further improve the catalytic activity and decrease the metal ion leaching. The in-situ growth of2D MOF on graphene oxide(GO) support with subsequent carbonization and acid treatment offers the best performance in PDS activation for organic pollutant removal with low metal ion leaching. Compared with other PDS systems, the Ni-Fe-C-acid/GO system displays much lower catalyst and PDS dosages for p-chloroaniline degradation. This study presents new insights in the modification strategies of 2D MOFbased catalysts in PDS activation.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 41671331,the Innovative Approaches Special Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China under Grant(2020IM020300)the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Collaborative Innovation Promotion Project,China(Z201100006720001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant 2016YFA0600103.
文摘As a carbon-rich material produced by pyrolysis of biomass,biochar features low cost,large specific surface area,and widely available feedstocks based on the functional diversity and environmental-friendly properties,it has received increasing attention in the fields of pollutant removal due to three win-win effects of water remediation,carbon sequestration and reutilization of wastes.To design excellent biochar-based catalysts for environmental applications,one must understand recent advances in the catalysts for contaminant removal.This review focuses on the current application of biochar-based catalysts in redox systems,Fenton-like systems,sonocatalytic systems and photocatalytic systems.Besides in-depth discussion in effects of preparation conditions on physicochemical characteristics of biochars,the review supplements new preparation technologies of biochar and biochar-based catalysts.Most importantly,the advantages/shortcomings,catalysis mechanisms,as well as the pollutant removal ability of different types of biochar-based catalysts are discussed.The environmental risks of the catalyst applications are also elaborated on.Future research on biochar-based catalyst production and its environmental applications is discussed.The review provides a good overview of the current advances of biochar-based catalysts in pollutant control and the future research directions.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation (Nos.21771150,21401154,U1405226)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (Nos. 20720170011,20720140528,20720160127)+1 种基金111 Project (No. B16029)Doctoral Fund of the Ministry of Education (No.20130121110018)
文摘Design and development of iron porphyrin-based artificial enzymes system have been attracting a lot of attention.Herein,without any toxic reductant and harsh processing,we present a facile one-pot method to fabricate bifunctional catalytic nanocomposites consisting of graphene and hemin by using vitamin C as a mild reduction reagent.The presence of graphene helps the formation of a high degree of highly active and stable hemin on the graphene surface in a monomeric form through theirπ-πstacking interaction.As a result,such nanocomposites possess a superior adsorption capacity and intrinsic peroxidase-like catalytic activity.Moreover,by the combination of their dye adsorption ability,RGOhemin nanocomposites can serve as a suitable candidate for efficient capture and removal of dyes via a synergistic effect.Our findings may pave the way to apply graphene-supported artificial enzymes in a variety of fields,such as environmental chemistry,bionics,medicine,and biotechnology.
基金This work is supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of China Jiliang Universitythe Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.LQ22E060003 and LY22E040001).
文摘Mercury emission has become a great environmental concern because of its high toxicity,bioaccumulation,and persistence.Adsorption is an effective method to remove Hg^(0)from coal-fired flue gas,with adsorbents playing a dominant role.Extensive investigations have been conducted on the use of CuO-based materials for Hg^(0)removal,and some fruitful results have been obtained.In this review,we summarize advances in the application of CuO-based materials for Hg^(0)capture.Firstly,the fundamentals of CuO,including its crystal information and synthesis methods,are introduced.Then,the Hg^(0)removal capability of some typical CuO-based adsorbents is discussed.Considering that coal-fired flue gas also contains a certain amount of NO,SO_(2),H_(2)O,NH_(3),and HCl,the impacts of these species on adsorbent Hg^(0)removal efficiency are summarized next.By generalizing the mechanisms dominating the Hg^(0)removal process,the rate-determining step and the key intermediates can be discovered.Apart from Hg^(0),some other air pollutants,such as CO,NOx,and volatile organic compounds(VOCs),account for a certain portion of flue gas.In view of their similar abatement mechanisms,simultaneous removal of Hg^(0)and other air pollutants has become a hot topic in the environmental field.Considering the Hg^(0)re-emission phenomena in wet flue gas desulfurization(WFGD),mercury capture performance under different conditions in this device is discussed.Finally,we conclude that new adsorbents suitable for long-term operation in coal-fired flue gas should be developed to realize the effective reduction of mercury emissions.
基金supported by the Open Research Fund Program of State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Food Chain Pollution Control(China)(FC2022YB08)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(China)(JD2227).
文摘Biological treatment processes are critical for sewage purification,wherein microbial interactions are tightly associated with treatment performance.Previous studies have focused on assessing how environmental factors(such as salinity)affect the diversity and composition of the microbial community but ignore the connections among microorganisms.Here,we described the microbial interactions in response to elevated salinity in an activated sludge system by performing an association network analysis.It was found that higher salinity resulted in low microbial diversity,and small,complex,more competitive overall networks,leading to poor performance of the treatment process.Subnetworks of major phyla(Proteobacteria,Bacteroidetes,and Chloroflexi)and functional bacteria(such as AOB,NOB and denitrifiers)differed substantially under elevated salinity process.Compared with subnetworks of Nitrosomonadaceae,Nitrosomonas(AOB)made a greater contribution to nitrification under higher salinity(especially 3%)in the activated sludge system.Denitrifiers established more proportion of cooperative relationships with other bacteria to resist 3%salinity stress.Furthermore,identified keystone species playing crucial roles in maintaining process stability were dynamics and less abundant under salinity disturbance.Knowledge gleaned from this study deepened our understanding of microbial interaction in response to elevated salinity in activated sludge systems.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA0910300).
文摘Microbial bioelectrochemical system(BES)is a promising sustainable technology for the electrical energy recovery and the treatment of recalcitrant and toxic pollutants.In microbial BESs,the conversion of harmful pollutants into harmless products can be catalyzed by microorganisms at the anode(Type I BES),chemical catalysts at the cathode(Type II BES)or microorganisms at the cathode(Type III BES).The application of synthetic biology in microbial BES can improve its pollutant removing capability.Synthetic biology techniques can promote EET kinetics,which is helpful for microbial anodic electro-respiration,expediting pollutant removing not only at the anode but also at the cathode.They offer tools to promote biofilm development on the electrode,enabling more microorganisms residing on the electrode for subsequent catalytic reactions,and to overexpress the pollutant removing-related genes directly in microorganisms,contributing to the pollutant decomposition.In this work,based on the summarized aspects mentioned above,we describe the major synthetic biology strategies in designing and improving the pollutant removing capabilities of microbial BES.Lastly,we discuss challenges and perspectives for future studies in the area.
基金This research has been funded by the University of the Basque Coun-try,UPV/EHU,(Project PES20/38)Gipuzkoa’s Provincial Govern-ment under the program“Etorkizuna Eraikiz”2020/2021This research has been partially funded by the European Union and the Italian Min-istry of Education,University and Research,under the project“AIM-Attrazione e MobilitàInternazionale,in attuazione dell’Azione I.2 Mo-bilitàdei Ricercatori dell’Asse I del PON R&I 2014-2020-Linea di In-tervento 1”,AIM1889410.
文摘This study analyzes the potential of an agricultural residue,hazelnut shells,as raw material in a combined ther-mochemical process to obtain pyro-gas and biochar for environmental remediation.The novelty of this study relies on the definition of a pyrolytic polygeneration process to simultaneously attain an energy-type product and abiochar to maximize the versatility of the products and their usage.To this aim,the heating value of the gas and its potential to feed a micro combined heat and power(micro-CHP)system was evaluated.Additionally,the resulting biochar was chemically activated and tested as adsorbent for the removal of contaminants from an aqueous solution.Results show that the pyro-gas from the shell-type residue was suitable to be used as feed stream in a micro-CHP unit,which was able to operate near the full-load(91.9%)with electrical and thermal efficiencies of 27.6%and 57.9%,respectively.In the case of the biochar fraction,poor results were found for the char prior to activation.Instead,once it was activated with KOH,the resulting activated carbon presented high effectiveness as adsorbent and complete removal of the measured compound(methylene blue)was achieved.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51678119 and 51808254)the Department of Science and Technology of Jilin Province(Nos.20180201016SF and 20180101079JC)
文摘The aluminum ions generated from mining aluminum,electrolytic aluminum and the industrial production of aluminum-based coagulants(such as AlCl3 and Al2(SO4)3)enter sewage treatment plants and interact with activated sludges.An anaerobic/anoxic/oxic(A2^O)process was used to reveal the effects of Al^3+on the pollutant removal efficiencies,bioflocculation and the micro structure of sludge.The results showed that a low concentration of Al^3+improved the pollutant removal efficiencies and increased the sludge particle size.However,a high concentration of Al^3+hindered microbial flocculation and reduced the pollutant removal efficiencies.With a 10 mg/L Al^3+addition,the chemical oxygen demand(COD),total nitrogen(TN)and NH4+-N increased by 3%,16%and 27%,and reached as high as 68%,60%and 87%,respectively.At the same time,the dehydrogenase activity,flocculation ability(FA)and contact angle of the sludge reached their maximum levels at 41.3 mg/L/hr,45%and 79.63°,respectively.The specific surface area of the sludge decreased to 7.084 m2/g and the sludge pore size distribution shifted to concentrate in the me soporous range.Most of Al^3+was adsorbed on the surface of sludge,changing the physicochemical properties and physical structure of the sludge.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant Nos.ZR2018PB014&ZR2019MEE018)。
文摘Various forms of pollutants discharged from industrial and life;how to treat the opposite water-soluble pollutants at the same time is a challenge.Here,a superhydrophobic BiOBr/Ag3PO4 fabric(SH fabric)bulk material was prepared aiming at the diversity of pollutants.Water(WCA=160°)and oil contaminants(spread)have different wetting behavior on fabric surfaces.The high recovery efficiency for oil pollutants was achieved by using the selective oil removal property of the SH fabric.Meanwhile,the pollutants in the aqueous phase were removed by photocatalyst after oil/water separation.Mechanism analysis demonstrated that the direct Z-type heterojunction formed between BiOBr(EVB=1.66 eV;ECB=-1.08 eV)and Ag3PO4(EVB=3.03 eV;ECB=0.6 eV).It is worth noting that the SH fabric exhibited good mechanical stability and UV shielding performance,which have potential application in environmental control.
文摘The pollution caused by wet weather overflow in urban drainage systems is a main factor causing blackening an odorization of urban rivers.The conventional overflow treatment based on coagulation/flocculation in terminal drainage systems requires relatively large space and long retention time demand that makes it not applicable in crowded urban drainage systems or under heavy rains.On-site coagulation/flocculation in terminal drainage pipes was proposed in this study which was aimed to transfer the coagulation/flocculation process to the inside of pipes at the terminal drainage system to save space and reduce the retention time of the coagulation/flocculation process.The optimized dose of chemicals was studied first which was 80 mg/L of coagulant and 0.8 mg/L of flocculant.Settling for only 5 min can remove most of the pollutants at 406.5 m of transmission distance.In addition,the relation of wet weather overflow rate and concentration of pollution load on the on-site coagulation/flocculation process was investigated,which indicated that high removal of pollutant was gained at a large range of flow velocity and pollutant concentration.Finally,the study confirmed electric neutralization,bridging,and net capture as the major mechanisms in this process,and further optimization was proposed.The proposed process can reduce much turbidity,chemical oxygen demand,and total phosphorous,but hardly remove soluble ammonia and organics.This work provides scientific guidance to address wet weather overflow in terminal drainage pipes.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFD0501405)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21677161)Major Science&Technology Program for Water Pollution Control and Treatment of China(Nos.2017ZX07102-002 and 2018ZX07105-001).
文摘A cost sensitivity analysis was performed for an industrial membrane bioreactor to quantify the effects of hydraulic retention times and related operational parameters on cost.Different hydraulic retention times(72-24 h)were subjected to a flat-sheet membrane bioreactor updated from an existing 72 h oxidation ditch treating antibiotic production wastewater.Field experimental data from the membrane bioreactor,both full-scale(500 m/d)and pilot(1.0 m3/d),were used to calculate the net present value(NPV),incorporating both capital expenditure(CAPEX)and operating expenditure.The results showed that the tank cost was estimated above membrane cost in the 38.2%,where capital expenditure contributed 24.2%more than operational expenditure.Tank construction cost was decisive in determining the net present value contributed 62.1%to the capital expenditure.The membrane bioreactor has the advantage of a longer lifespan flat-sheet membrane,while flux decline was tolerable.The antibiotics decreased to 1.87±0.33 mg/L in the MBR effluent.The upgrade to the membrane bioreactor also benefited further treatments by 10.1%-44.7%lower direct investment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22006131 and 22276171)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LQ20B070010)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2020T130598 and 2019M662106)the Fund of Zhuhai Science and Technology Bureau,China(No.ZH22017003210025PWC)。
文摘Photocatalysis using the abundant solar energy is an environmentally friendly and efficient way to degrade organic matter.Covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs),a new class of metal-free organic semiconductors responsive to visible light,are promising materials for water treatment.In this study,an original CTF,namely CTF-1,was modified by S-doping to form CTFSx,which were used as metal-free catalysts for degradation of methyl orange(MO)and bisphenol A(BPA).The outcomes demonstrated that the photocatalytic degradation of MO and BPA by CTFSxwas superior to that by CTF-1,with better stability and reusability.Within 6 h,53.2%MO and 84.7%BPA were degraded by CTFS5,and the degradation rate constants were 0.145 h-1and 0.29 h-1,respectively,which were 3.6 and 5.8 times higher than those of CTF-1.Further investigation revealed that enhanced visible light absorption,a reduced degree of free carrier recombination,rapid separation and transfer of photogenerated electrons and holes,and improved·OH oxidation capacity were important factors contributing to the significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity.The S-doping method effectively improved the light absorption performance,electronic structure,and modulation band structure of CTF-1.This work highlights the potential application of low-cost metal-free catalysts driven by visible light for the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater.
