COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
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2025
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IF 2.3
Tumrani Sadam Hussain,Sharma Bharat Prasad,Otho Ali Raza,Ayob Eman A.,Amin Mohammed A.,Soliman Mohamed Mohamed,Soomro Razium Ali,Karakuş Selcan
The environmental impact of biodegradable microplastics (BMPs) is profoundly influenced by aging-induced surface transformations, yet their interactions with persistent organic pollutants, such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), remain poorly understood. This work investigates how aging polylactic acid (PLA), a common BMP, in simulated surface water for 80 days alters its physicochemical properties and behavior towards PFOA. Aging triggered oxidative and hydrolytic degradation, leading to pronounced morphological changes, including increased surface roughness, hydrophilicity, and oxygen-to-carbon (O/C) ratio from 0.82 to 1.28. These transformations introduced hydroxyl and carboxyl functional groups, shifting the PFOA adsorption mechanism from physisorption (in fresh PLA) to chemisorption (in aged PLA) via stronger electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding. Additionally, kinetic and isotherm analyses revealed a tenfold increase in PFOA monolayer adsorption capacity for aged PLA (PLA-80) compared to pristine PLA. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations corroborated these findings, demonstrating a reduced HOMO–LUMO energy gap upon PFOA adsorption, indicative of enhanced electronic reactivity and charge transfer. Topological analysis further identified multiple hydrogen-bonding sites, confirming the dominance of electrostatic forces in pollutant retention. These results underscore the critical role of aging in amplifying BMPs’ environmental reactivity, emphasizing the urgent need to incorporate aging processes into risk assessments for biodegradable plastics.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 8.6
Wenjing Xue,Feifei Zhang,Kefeng Zhang,Junqing Sun,Wande Ding,Qianwen Zhang,Zhengping Li
Membrane fouling is the main challenge that limits ultrafiltration (UF) membrane long-term application. Coagulation, as an effective pretreatment method, not only reduces the pollutants loaded on the membrane surface, but also transforms membrane-pollutant contact into pollutant-floc reaction. Zircon (Zr) salts have drawn wide attention as a novel metal-based coagulant because of their excellent coagulation performance. In present study, three types of Zr coagulants zirconium tetrachloride (ZrCl 4 ) and polyzirconium chloride (PZC), polyzirconium chloride/Poly dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride (PZC/PDMDAAC) were estimated in terms of the coagulation removal of organic pollutants and the mitigation of membrane fouling. Results showed that the combination of PZC with alkalinity of 1.5 and PDMDAAC with molecular weight of 2.0–3.5 × 10 5 (abbreviated as PZC 1.5 /P2) presented the best coagulation performance under acidic and neutral conditions due to its better bridging affinity and sweeping ability. 8 mg/L dosage of PZC 1.5 /P2 could effectively remove turbidity (98.27%) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) (59.04%) during the coagulation process. Furthermore, pre-coagulation by PZC 1.5 /P2 induced the transformation from cake filtration into thoroughly intermediate blocking and the removal of particulate matter would prevent reversible fouling-induced flux decline, whereas elimination of organic matter was beneficial for promoting UF efficiency by mitigating irreversible fouling. Besides, Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (XDLVO) analysis showed that the foulants became more hydrophilic coagulated by PZC 1.5 /P2, and the adhesion between foulants and membrane surface was greatly weakened. All the improvement originated from the flocs structure contributed to the better UF performance with the improved normalize flux (J/J 0 ) from 0.50 to 0.75, larger decrease in reversible and irreversible fouling by 82.27% and 91.27%, respectively. More importantly, PZC 1.5 /P2 exhibited excellent coagulation and membrane performances in the treatment of actual water from Wolf Mushan reservoir, which demonstrated that Zr-based coagulant is a promising coagulant for practical application in surface water purification.
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水处理工程
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2021
·Vol. 28
·期 47
·67203-67213
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IF 4.223
Xu Xia,Zhang Ling,Xue Yingang,Gao Yu,Wang Liping,Peng Mingguo,Jiang Shanqing,Zhang Qiuya
Much more attention has been poured into microplastic pollution in freshwater systems recently. In the present study, the pollution of microplastics (MPs) in surface water and freshwater fish (crucian carp, etc.) were investigated from Gehu Lake, which is the second largest lake in southern Jiangsu after Taihu Lake. The result manifested that the average abundance of MPs was respectively 6.33±2.67 n/L for surface water and 10.7 items per individual for freshwater fish. The distribution of MPs in Gehu Lake varied from place to place, with the highest abundance of MPs was observed in the two estuaries of the eastern part of the lake. It was speculated that topographical factors and human factors were the main factors affecting the abundance and distribution of MPs. Transparent fibers were the main type of MPs in water samples, accounting for 69.70% of all detected particles. Meanwhile, most of the MPs ingested by freshwater fish were fibers, and the main colors were transparent and blue. In addition, the dominant size of the MPs was between 0.1 to 0.5 mm in water and fish samples. Moreover, PES, man-made fiber, and PP were the dominant polymer types in the surface water and fish samples. The results of this investigation can provide basic data for the research and management of MPs in freshwater systems.
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生态学
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
·Vol. 48
·期 5
·2290-2298
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IF 2.7
Xuewei Zhang,Jing Ye,Zhigang Ni,Xuerui Yang,Yuefei Ji,Jean-Marc Chovelon,Guangli Xiu,Lei Zhou
Kresoxim-methyl (KM), an extensively used strobilurin fungicide, displays broad-spectrum fungicidal activity. Despite its prevalent application in agriculture and frequent detection in the environment, specific studies on the photolytic fate of KM in natural surface waters are quite limited. To address this, the present study delves into the photochemical transformation of KM under light irradiation using a high-pressure mercury lamp. Photodegradation of KM followed pseudo-first-order kinetics, with a degradation rate constant of 0.067 ± 0.005 h−1, corresponding to a half-life of approximately 10.3 ± 0.7 h, and the quantum yield was estimated to be 6.95 × 10−3. Transient species identification experiments demonstrated the involvement of singlet oxygen (1O2) and singlet (1KM*) and triplet (3KM*) states. Four different photodegradation pathways, i.e., photoisomerization, hydrolysis, hydroxylation, and ether cleavage, were proposed. Toxicity assessments demonstrated that photodegradation effectively reduced the ecotoxicity of KM. Two typical pesticide adjuvants, namely, Tween 20 and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS), were selected to evaluate their impacts on KM photolysis. While Tween 20 exhibited a remarkable increase in the photodegradation of KM, SDBS showed a concentration dependent behavior, with an inhibitory effect at low concentrations (<200 μM) and promotional effects at higher concentration levels. The present study elucidated the photolytic KM degradation mechanism, as well as its possible inhibition and enhancement, which is of significant importance for evaluating the environmental fate and ecotoxicological risks of KM in sunlit surface waters.
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农药化学
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
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2020
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IF 6.793
Yitong Zhou,Junxue Wu,Bin Wang,Lei Duan,Yizhe Zhang,Wenxing Zhao,Fang Wang,Qian Sui,Zhongying Chen,Dongjiong Xu,Qingxue Li,Gang Yu
This study investigated the occurrence and distribution of pesticides in surface water (lakes, major rivers and tributaries) and potential discharge sources (fish ponds, livestock and poultry farms, and sewage treatment plants) in Wujin District (northwest of Taihu Lake), Jiangsu province, China. An analytical liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed for 38 pesticides, which was applied in the monitoring of 240 surface water samples and 76 potential discharge source samples. Eleven insecticides and five fungicides with temporal and spatial variation were detected in surface water. The total pesticide concentrations in surface water in different seasons were as follows: March > August > June > November. The two most polluting and widespread pesticides were carbendazim (maximum concentration 508 ng L −1 , detection rate 100%) and imidacloprid (maximum concentration 438 ng L −1 , detection rate 88%). Gehu Lake (S46) and Sanshangang River (S12) were seriously polluted water bodies. Seven insecticides and four fungicides were detected in the potential discharge sources; and their composition changed significantly with the seasons. The concentrations of detected organophosphorus pesticides and neonicotinoids ( e.g. acetamiprid in March and dichlorvos in November) in a few non-agricultural planting sources were far greater than those detected in surface water, and hence a few fish ponds, livestock and poultry farms, and sewage treatment plants might be the potential discharge sources of pesticides in the surrounding surface water. The estimated input flux of the studied pesticides from upstream rivers to Taihu Lake was 141.95 kg a −1 . Furthermore, more attention should be paid to the medium or high aquatic ecotoxicological risk presented by the levels of organophosphorus pesticides, carbamates, and benzimidazoles.
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环境科学
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毒理学
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分析化学
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Environmental Chemistry
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2024
·Vol. 20
·期 8
·339-353
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IF 2
Minhao Wang,Hongran Ding,Guiyu Liang,Xueyin Wang,Luyue Yang,Ting Tong,Dongling Li,Xiao Zhou,Haifei Zhang,Fang Wang,Xiaowei Tie,Lei Han
Environmental context Environmental estrogens can disrupt the normal functioning of endocrine systems, and their occurrence in drinking water sources could cause potential health risk. We investigated concentrations of four estrogens in the lakes from the Taihu Basin, and found that BPA and EE2 were elevated in some sites. However, concentrations of all four environmental estrogens were below the national standards, and caused no health threat to local population.Rationale The Taihu Basin is a critical freshwater ecosystem susceptible to contamination from various anthropogenic activities. Environmental estrogens (also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals, EDCs) are exogenous substances that can disrupt the normal functioning of endocrine systems. The contamination of water by EDCs is primarily caused by effluents from sewage treatment plants and livestock poultry farms. In this study, we assessed the spatial distribution and potential risks of environmental estrogens in surface water in the Taihu basin. Various statistical evaluations were employed to establish connections between measured concentration of heavy elements, estrogens and physicochemical parameters, to identify potential sources of these contaminants.Methodology Water samples from 44 sampling points in five lakes in Suzhou were taken for evaluation of environmental estrogens. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry was used for identification of concentrations of estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), ethinyl estradiol (EE2) and bisphenol A (BPA). Inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry was employed to identify heavy element concentrations in water samples.Results Environmental estrogen concentrations were detected ranging from 0.001 to 209ngL–1, with the highest attributed to BPA, whereas E1, E2 and EE2 were comparatively lower. Correlation evaluation between environmental estrogens, physicochemical parameters and heavy element contents revealed a positive correlation (P<0.05) between the total chromium and environmental estrogen contents. Consequently, the risk entropy value of Shanghu Lake exceeded 0.5, indicating a potentially high risk of estrogenic activity.Discussion The widespread distribution and high concentrations of BPA in freshwater raise urgent concerns, highlighting the need for frequent monitoring of environmental estrogens in surface waters throughout the year to mitigate potential risks in the future. Our results suggest that a potential estrogen risk exists in the Shanghu Lake in the Taihu basin. Potential treatment methods for endocrine disruptors have been proposed, which could provide actionable plans for stakeholders.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2022
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IF 9.136
Bingxuan Ji,Muhammad Bilal Asif,Zhenghua Zhang
Membrane distillation (MD) has demonstrated its efficacy for seawater desalination, which prompted researchers to investigate its performance for the treatment of surface water containing natural organic matter (NOM). However, membrane fouling remains a significant technological constraint in the acceptability and implementation of MD modules. Herein, for the first time, a photothermally-activated PMS pre-treatment process is coupled to a direct contact (DC)-MD module for effective membrane fouling control. Photothermally-activated PMS (2 mM) pre-treatment achieved 69 % of UV 254 removal and 30.9 % of dissolved organic carbon removal and allowed stable operation of the DCMD without any reduction in water permeance vs 50 % reduction obtained without the pretreatment step. The analysis of NOM fractions after pre-treatment using Parallel Factor Analysis and molecular weight distribution indicated changes in NOM composition, which facilitated membrane fouling control. The photothermally-activated PMS pre-treatment seems to alleviate membrane fouling by limiting the foulant-membrane interaction, which was observed to result in the formation of the fouling layer containing aromatic proteins, microbial byproducts-like substances, and inorganic ( e.g., calcium) foulants. Finally, characterization of the used MD membranes revealed that the MD membrane properties could be kept unchanged by the photothermally-activated PMS pre-treatment step, thereby making the integrated DCMD system sustainable and attractive for widespread applications.
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化学工程
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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IF 8.1
Zhu Xiong,Yuhang Cheng,Kaige Dong,Mahmud Sakil,Zhu Wang,Liguo Zhang,Tangfu Xiao,Gaosheng Zhang,Shuaifei Zhao
Super trace thallium(I) (Tl + ) is still highly toxic and its removal from surface water is challenging. Here, we developed a new adsorptive membrane by immobilizing bimetal (cobalt and iron) Prussian blue analogues (Co@Fe-PBAs) on a polytetrafluoroethylene microporous membrane (Co@Fe-PBAs-M). The prepared membrane displayed precise adsorption of trace Tl + (50 μg/L) from complex water. A variety of interfering factors, such as water pH, competitive adsorption of positive ions (Na + and K + ) and negative ions (CO 3 2– and PO 4 3- ), natural organic matters (e.g., fulvic acid and bovine serum albumin) were evaluated during Tl removal. The composite membrane showed high removal efficiency (over 80 %) during long-term dynamic membrane separation of surface water containing super trace Tl + (<2.0 μg/L), breaking through the adsorption limitation in ultralow concentration of Tl + . The unique bimetal electron transfer of Co@Fe-PBAs-M reinforced the adsorptive performance to Tl + through dual ion exchange and intercalation. In the treatment of real Pearl River water containing 0.5 μg/L of Tl + , our membrane effectively reduced the Tl + concentration to 0.04 μg/L during 6-h continuous separation, which was far below the required level for drinking water (i.e., 0.1 μg/L). This work offers a promising solution for safe drinking water by remedying ultralow Tl + contaminated surface water.
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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2024
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IF 5.7
Donghai Wu,Hanyu Fang,Guanghua Lu,Runren Jiang,Jianchao Liu
In this study, four pharmaceutical compounds including sulfamethoxazole (SMX), oxytetracycline (OTC), ciprofloxacin (CIP), and ibuprofen (IBU) with different functional groups and p K a , were selected as representative pollutants to systematically investigate the Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) adsorption on a nanomaterial Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene in simulated solution and real surface water . The results show that Ti 3 C 2 T x was an excellent PPCPs adsorbent, but the process was affected by the characteristics of pollutants pronouncedly, the obtained maximum adsorption capacity were OTC (210.97 mg/g) > IBU (185.05 mg/g) > CIP (160.60 mg/g) > SMX (68.12 mg/g). Specially, the charge screen effect caused Ti 3 C 2 T x precipitation during CIP adsorption. The response surface methodology analysis indicates that initial solution pH (3–11) had significant effects, while the influence of humic acid (0–10 mg/L) or sodium chloride (0–10 mg/L) was limited, and the interactions between these factors was slight. In the co-adsorption process, the competitive effects reduced the adsorption of SMX and IBU, however, the enhanced positive ionization and the possible electrostatic repulsive interactions promoted that of CIP and OTC. In real surface water, although the influence of natural organic matters was negligible, the preferential adsorption of background metal ions such as aluminum and calcium ions reduced the adsorption capacity of the selected PPCPs by approximately 29.9 % to 88.4 %. Moreover, the adsorbent characterization conjoined with performance examination imply that electrostatic attraction dominated the Ti 3 C 2 T x adsorption of PPCPs, and hydrogen bonding interactions as well as surface complexation might also contributed. These observations suggest that Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene has the potential for use as adsorbent to eliminate aqueous PPCPs, nevertheless, the interference of co-existing metal ions and the stability of adsorbent were also noteworthy.
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JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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2022
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IF 2.582
Zhang Huike,Zhang Chao,Huang Yifeng,Yi Xiaohui,Liang Xujun,Chang-Gu Lee,Huang Mingzhi,Ying Guang-Guo
The occurrence and distribution of six phthalate acid esters (PAEs) in surface water and sediment of the Pearl River were investigated, including Xijiang River (XR), Beijiang River (BR), Lingdingyang Estuary (LE), and Guangzhou River (GR) in South China. Six target PAEs were identified in surface water and sediment at almost all sites in the Pearl River, with di(2-ethyl-ethyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) as dominant PAEs. Total 6 PAEs (ΣPAEs) in surface water and sediment ranged from 1,797.5 to 4,968.5 ng L−1 and 95.24 to 3,677.26 ng g−1 dw, respectively. In addition, the contamination levels of PAEs in the Pearl River are in the following order: XR > BR > GR > LE for surface water and BR > XR > GR for sediment. Local agricultural activities, industrial production, water confluence, and seawater intrusion are the probable sources of PAEs in the Pearl River. Based on correlation analysis, the possible collocation patterns of different PAEs were revealed. The risk assessment indicates that residual PAEs in the Pearl River pose a serious threat to the ecological environment. According to risk characterization of fish living in the Pearl River, the decreasing order of health risks was: GR > LE > XR > BR.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
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2012
·Vol. 185
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IF 1.4
Jiao Fang,Gao Hong-Wen
An on-site solid-phase extraction, consisting of the sorption, the separation and the elution function units, was designed for in situ preconcentration of heavy metals ions. The D401 resin powder was employed as sorbent to capture Pb 2+ , Cu 2+ , Zn 2+ , Cd 2+ , Co 2+ , and Ni 2+ , and then they desorbed with 2 mol/L nitric acid as eluent. Under the optimized conditions, these heavy metals ions in West Lake, Taihu Lake, and Yangtze River of China were captured and then determined by ICP-OES with the recovery of 92.5% to 111.5%. The on-site solid-phase extraction achieved a quick preconcentration of heavy metals to avoid the transport and storage of a large volume water sample. It is suitable for in situ monitoring of water quality in mountains, tablelands or other remote areas.
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Journal of Cleaner Production
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2023
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IF 11.1
Yakun Wang,Ziwei Song,Liwen Zhang,Deming Dong,Zhuojuan Li,Heyang Sun,Liting Wang,Zhiyong Guo
In surface waters at middle and high latitudes during winter, the coexistence of ice and water is a natural phenomenon. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as emerging contaminants have been found frequently in aquatic environments, including waters that are seasonally covered in ice. However, little is available for the environmental behaviors and fate of NSAIDs in ice, particularly in the system where ice and water coexist. In this study, the distribution and photodegradation of model NSAIDs naproxen (NPX), diclofenac (DCF), and acetaminophen (APAP) in an ice-water system were investigated. The findings demonstrated a 66.7%, 60.5%, and 66.7% increase in the ice-water distribution coefficient K iw of NPX, DCF, and APAP with initial concentrations of 10 ng L −1 relative to 500 ng L −1 . The K iw values were in decreased order of DCF, NPX, and APAP. The photodegradation rate constants of NPX, DCF, and APAP in ice increased by 27.0%, 35.6%, and 56.6% relative to those in water. With the increase in freezing time, the contribution ratios of distribution to the mass loss of NPX, DCF, and APAP increased by 19.9%, 21.1%, and 16.1%, respectively. The ratios of photodegradation to the mass loss of NPX, DCF, and APAP decreased by 5.0%, 5.7%, and 0.9%, respectively. An ice cover as the predominant factor could affect the distribution and photodegradation of drugs in the surface water. This study can close a knowledge gap regarding the transport and transformation of NSAIDs in the ice-water system and provide fresh insights into the behaviors and fate of emerging contaminants in seasonally ice-covered waters.
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药物化学
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