Water purification advances with metal–organic framework-based materials for micro/nanoplastic removal

B Mohan, K Singh, RK Gupta, A Kumar… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in aquatic
ecosystems poses a considerable threat to environmental and human health. Innovative …

An Overview of Recycling Phenolic Resin

B Zhu, X Jiang, S Li, M Zhu - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Over a century ago, phenolic formaldehyde (PF) resin was developed and continues to
increase in yield due to its diverse applications. However, PF resin is a thermosetting plastic …

Enhanced activation of peroxymonosulfate by ZIF-67/g-C3N4 S-scheme photocatalyst under visible light assistance for degradation of polyethylene terephthalate

J Liu, Y Wan, H Wang, Y Zhang, M Xu, X Song… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Photocatalyst-activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) degradation of pollutants is already
widely used for wastewater treatment under visible light. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is …

Catalytic activity of Cu-cysteine coated on Ti3C2MXene toward peroxymonosulfate activation for carbamazepine degradation

P Sanga, HS Al-mashriqi, J Xiao, J Chen… - Environmental Science …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The growing prevalence of pharmaceutical pollutants in water bodies poses a significant
threat to the environment, underscoring the urgent need for more effective and sustainable …

Biochar as adsorbents for environmental microplastics and nanoplastics removal

G Ji, Y Xing, T You - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Amid escalating global concerns regarding plastic pollution, a multitude of strategies for the
removal of microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) have been rigorously explored …

Recycling Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Cathode: An Overview

X Zhang, M Zhu - Green Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The past decades have witnessed the rapid development of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs),
whose applications nearly cover every aspect of our life. The increasing number of the spent …

Advancements and future directions in waste plastics recycling: From mechanical methods to innovative chemical processes

S Chen, YH Hu - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid escalation in plastic production, predominantly from non-renewable sources, has
precipitated a critical environmental challenge due to ineffective end-of-life management …

Enhancing degradation of sulfamethoxazole by layered double hydroxide/carbon nanotubes catalyst via synergistic effect of photocatalysis/persulfate activation

S Yuan, Z Liu, X Duan, X Ren, X Zhao - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
A Co 3 Mn-LDHs and carbon nanotube (Co 3 Mn-LDHs/CNT) composite catalyst was
constructed for permonosulfate (PMS) activation and degrading sulfamethoxazole (SMX) …

A review on catalyst advances for photothermal dry reforming of methane reaction

X Tian, F Wang - Separation and Purification Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Dry reforming of methane (DRM) converts the greenhouse gases of methane and carbon
dioxide to useful chemical intermediates of syngas, contributing to both environment and …

Pristine and UV-Weathered PET Microplastics as Water Contaminants: Appraising the Potential of the Fenton Process for Effective Remediation

M Kovačić, A Tomić, S Tonković, A Pulitika… - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics constitute a significant portion of plastic
pollution in the environment and pose substantial environmental challenges. In this study …