Mechanisms and pathways of PFAS degradation by advanced oxidation and reduction processes: A critical review

MG Alalm, DC Boffito - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Numerous studies have demonstrated the degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
by advanced oxidation or reduction processes. Howbeit, the current literature lacks a …

Emerging technologies and sustainable strategies for municipal solid waste valorization: Challenges of circular economy implementation

TG Ambaye, R Djellabi, M Vaccari, S Prasad… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to an upsurge in urbanization and industrialization, huge amounts of municipal solid
waste (MSW) are accumulating on our planet. Waste generation has several negative …

[HTML][HTML] Piezo-photocatalysis for efficient charge separation to promote CO2 photoreduction in nanoclusters

X Zhu, H Xu, C Bi, H Song, G Zhou, K Zhong… - Ultrasonics …, 2023 - Elsevier
The substantial emissions of CO 2 greenhouse gases have resulted in severe
environmental problems, and research on the implementation of semiconductor materials to …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium: from fundamental concepts to materials design and technology challenges

R Djellabi, P Su, EA Elimian, V Poliukhova… - Journal of Water …, 2022 - Elsevier
Toxic Cr (VI) polluted wastewater is worldwide recognized because of the wide application
of chromium substances in various industrial sectors. Sustainable water pollution …

[HTML][HTML] Sonoprocessing improves phenolics profile, antioxidant capacity, structure, and product qualities of purple corn pericarp extract

ID Boateng, R Kumar, CR Daubert, S Flint-Garcia… - Ultrasonics …, 2023 - Elsevier
For the first time, purple corn pericarp (PCP) was converted to polyphenol-rich extract using
two-pot ultrasound extraction technique. According to Plackett-Burman design (PBD), the …

Combined conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-value products with ultrasonic cavitation and photocatalytic produced reactive oxygen species–A review

R Djellabi, D Aboagye, MG Galloni, VV Andhalkar… - Bioresource …, 2023 - Elsevier
The production of high-value products from lignocellulosic biomass is carried out through
the selective scission of crosslinked Csingle bondC/Csingle bondO bonds. Nowadays …

Intensified technologies for the production of triglyceride-based biofuels: Current status and future trends

FI Gómez-Castro, C Gutiérrez-Antonio… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Process intensification is a valuable strategy to improve the performance of production
processes. It may allow reductions on costs and environmental impact, and enhancements …

[HTML][HTML] Ultrasonics and sonochemistry: Editors' perspective

S Manickam, DC Boffito, EMM Flores… - Ultrasonics …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultrasonic waves can induce physical and chemical changes in liquid media via acoustic
cavitation. Various applications have benefitted from utilizing these effects, including but not …

Exploring the power of thermosonication: a comprehensive review of its applications and impact in the food industry

AR Abdulstar, AB Altemimi, AR Al-Hilphy - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thermosonication (TS) has been identified as a smart remedy for the shortcomings of heat
treatment, which typically requires prolonged exposure to high temperatures. This technique …

Ultrasound waves at the service of photocatalysis: From sonochemical synthesis to ultrasound-assisted and piezo-enhanced photocatalysis

D Meroni, CL Bianchi - Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Sonication induces physical and chemical effects, such as promoting the mass transfer and
active radical formation, that can be harnessed for process intensification in numerous fields …