The overuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of a large number of antibiotic-resistant
genes in bacteria, and increasing evidence indicates that a fungicide with an antibacterial …

Microplastics are a type of synthetic polymer with a particle size of< 5 mm that are found in
various environments. Considering the ever-increasing production of plastic and …

In order to improve the anti-biofouling performance of ultrafiltration membrane, quaternized
graphene oxide (QGO) was synthesized as a membrane modifier by in-situ growth of …

Graphene oxide (GO) and GO-based materials have gained a significant interest in the
membrane synthesis and functionalization sector in the recent years. Inspired by their …

Attachment of bacteria and subsequent formation of biofilms on material surfaces lead to
serious consequences including infection, contamination and biofouling, posing a prominent …

Highlights•Next-Generation GO membranes showed promising removal of emerging organic
micropollutants.•GO membranes and substrates together act synergistically in water …

Low-cost and reliable wastewater treatment is a relevant issue worldwide to reduce the
concentration of environmental pollutants. Industrial effluents containing dyes, heavy metals …

Diabetic wounds often have a slow healing process and become easily infected owing to
hyperglycemia in wound beds. Once planktonic bacterial cells develop into biofilms, the …

Arsenic (As), a poisonous and carcinogenic heavy metal, affects human health and the
environment. Numerous technologies can remove As from drinking water. Adsorption is the …

Fouling has been the stubbornest challenge for the development of oil/water separation
membranes. The commensal surfactants, heavy metals, organic foulants as well as …