Environmental #RSCEnv’s Post

🧾 Publication! 🧾 I’m excited to share my first first-author paper, now published in Environmental Science: Atmospheres. You can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e-Znws66 This research explores how thin films at the atmospheric aerosol air-water interface are altered across the physical lifetime of the host aerosol, an important piece of the puzzle in refining uncertainties around aerosols’ climate impact. Specifically, we investigated whether sulphur dioxide—an atmospheric oxidant of growing interest—can remove thin films from the air-water interface composed of real atmospheric material extracted from various environments. We also present the results of a chance measurement of material extracted from a woodsmoke environment that may be self-assembling into complex, ordered structures, and show how that structure is transformed by exposure to sulphur dioxide. A point for further investigation. This work is a collaborative effort between Royal Holloway, University of London, the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and Forest Research. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to making this project a success! Don't forget to cite Stuckey et al. 😉 #research #environmentalscience #RoyalHolloway #atmosphericscience #aerosol #chemistry

Explore the article behind the inside front cover of the latest issue of Environmental Science: Atmospheres 🌦️ - Nitrogen-containing organic aerosols and highly oxidized molecules produced by reaction of ozone with floor cleaning detergent - from Sasho Gligorovski, Weiwei Hu and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola. Cleaning detergents are a source of numerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are highly reactive towards ozone leading to the formation of secondary organic aerosols (SOA) in indoor environments 🏘️ In this insightful study, the authors perform real-time measurements of the organic composition of aerosols produced by the ozone reaction with floor cleaning detergent using an extractive electrospray ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer (EESI-TOF-MS) coupled to a chamber reactor. Understanding the formation and chemical structure of these aerosols in particular under sunlight irradiation which penetrates indoors through glass windows is essential for proper modelling of indoor air quality and a comprehensive understanding of their effect on human health 😷 Read more about this work here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eZVwwamj #IndoorAirQuality #SecondaryOrganicAerosols #VolatileOrganicCompounds #Ozone #AirPollution #AtmosphericScience #RSCEnv

🌱 Excited to share my publication on the environmental applications of montmorillonite clay modified with cationic surfactant and alumina hydroxy aluminum (inorganic–organic clays - IOCs) for the removal of recalcitrant organic pollutants, specifically Bisphenol A! This study has already garnered 85 citations on Google Scholar. 🔗 Read the full paper in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science: https://lnkd.in/gPknCRiN 🔗 Check out its impact on Google Scholar: https://lnkd.in/gi-28dnr Proud of this significant contribution to environmental science and looking forward to further advancements in pollutant removal technologies! 🌍💧 #EnvironmentalScience #PollutionControl #InorganicOrganicClays #BisphenolA #Research Image: Bisphenol A removal using Inorganic-organic clays via hydrophobic interactions

I am thrilled to share our latest research publication in the Journal of Water Process Engineering (JWPE), titled "Construction of engineered heterojunction based on CdS and MgO material co-integrated into a flat plane-like graphene for tetracycline decontamination: Ecological hazard assessment and toxicity alleviation." Our study investigates a novel ternary CdS/MgO/graphene heterostructured composite (CMG) and its effectiveness in the photocatalytic decomposition of tetracycline (TTC) from aqueous environments under LED light illumination. With the rising concern over antibiotic residues in water systems and their severe threats to public health and ecosystems, our research addresses a critical environmental challenge. Notably, we conducted the first-ever assessment of probabilistic health hazards associated with TTC and its oxidation intermediates using the CMG/LED system, employing the hazard quotient (HQ) method. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues for their invaluable contributions and guidance throughout this project. For those interested in exploring our findings, I'm pleased to share a personalized URL providing 50 days of free access to the full article: https://lnkd.in/dQ_-gXq9 #WaterTreatment #Photocatalysis #EnvironmentalRiskAssessment

I'm thrilled to share that my latest research paper, titled "Simultaneous Removal of PAHs from Contaminated Soil and Effluent by Integrating Soil Washing and Advanced Oxidation Processes in a Continuous System: Water Saving, Optimization, and Scale-Up Modeling", has been published in the June 2024 issue of Water Research, a leading journal in environmental science. This study explores the integration of photocatalytic ozonation and soil washing for the efficient degradation of PAHs from the environment in a continuous system. We evaluated the performance of the system and deeply investigated the mechanism of the photocatalytic ozonation process using DFT calculations. Additionally, we specified radical contributions in PAH degradation. This work suggests a promising and practical approach for contaminated soil remediation without producing polluted water. Our findings revealed that at a large scale (100 kg soil), the proposed system led to a reduction in energy consumption and the required washing solution by up to 50% and 80%, respectively. A big thank you to Mohsen Taghavijeloudar and everyone who supported this research. Your collaboration and insights were invaluable. For those interested in the application of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), I hope this paper contributes valuable knowledge and sparks further discussion and innovation. You can read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dfNPPT5m #Research #Publication #EnvironmentalEngineering #WaterTreatment #WastewaterTreatment #AOPs #SoilRemediatio #ozonation #photocatalyst

Yu Liu, Gen li, Liangbing Hu and colleagues introduce a genome-editing approach to reduce lignin in trees, enabling chemical-free processing of advanced engineered wood. Using the cytosine base editor nCas9-A3A/Y130F, the 4CL1 gene in poplar wood was targeted, achieving a 12.8% lignin reduction. This facilitated waste-free densified wood production through water immersion and hot pressing, yielding a tensile strength of 313.6 ± 6.4 MPa, comparable to aluminum alloy 6061. The strength of densified 4CL1 knockout wood closely matched that of traditionally treated wood (320.2 ± 3.5 MPa), demonstrating the effectiveness of genetic modification in creating sustainable, high-performance engineered wood and contributing to reduced CO2 emissions and environmental conservation. #Matter https://lnkd.in/eUUSbcww

I'm thrilled to share that our research paper, titled "Analysis of Leaf Moisture of Chinese Mustard Green and Water Spinach using Single-Port Circular SRR Microwave Sensor for Post-Harvest in the Agriculture Industry," has been accepted and published in the Polish Review Publication. I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr Noor Azwan Shairi for assisting thorough out the process and amending this Paper. In this study, we explored the use of a circular split ring resonator (SRR), a type of microwave sensor that operates at resonant frequencies around 3 GHz, to measure leaf moisture content. The SRR is designed to detect changes in the electromagnetic field when the moisture content of vegetable leaves changes, providing valuable insights into post-harvest quality control. Using Rogers RO4350B as the base material, we fabricated the SRR and successfully demonstrated its effectiveness in detecting moisture levels in Chinese mustard and water spinach leaves. This advancement could play a crucial role in enhancing post-harvest processes in the agricultural industry. https://lnkd.in/gkUNjRPg #Microwave #Sensing #Antenna #Resonator

🌟 Check out our recent review article published in the International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Taylor & Francis Group . 📄 Title: "Advancements in Ni-MOFs: unravelling the photocatalytic tapestry for organic contaminant degradation" 📑 Read full article here : https://lnkd.in/dPDemjK9 🧑🏻🔬 Team : Soumya Ranjan Mishra Vishal Gadore Saptarshi Roy Prof. Md. Ahmaruzzaman ✨ Key Points: - Nickel-based Metal-Organic Frameworks (Ni-MOFs) demonstrate extraordinary potential for #photocatalytic degradation of organic #pollutants. - The article thoroughly examines Ni-MOFs' complicated architectures, unique features, and underlying processes regulating their #photocatalytic abilities. - Ni-MOFs exhibit a band gap of 2.3–2.5 eV, contributing to their excellent photoactivity. - Insights into the synergistic relationship between Ni-MOF structural properties and photocatalytic activities are provided. - The study highlights the essential significance of Ni-MOFs in modern #environmental remediation. - A comprehensive summary of worldwide dye #degradation research from 2015 to 2024 is suggested using Scopus data. - The bibliometric analysis reveals an increasing number of papers on Ni-MOF-based photocatalysts' effects on organic #pollutant #photodegradation over the past decade. 📍 #Hashtags #EnvironmentalScience #Catalysis #ResearchReview #Review #Taylor&francis #organic #nanocomposite #degradation #organicpollutant #wastewater #MOFs #nickle #catalyst #sustainability #environment #solarenergy #organic #nanomaterial #dye #heavymetal #removal #water #savewater #savesoil #waterresearch #phd #article #SciArt #MSU #NIT #recentreview #chemistryreview #nanoreview #tandfonline

New paper just online (open-access): Delivery rate alters the effects of tire wear particles on soil microbial activities Experimental work done by two PhD students in the lab (Yanjie Zhu and Huiying Li), as well as postdoc Shin Woong Kim. Bottom line: it matters if you add all of the tire wear particles at once, or if you add them gradually. #soil #pollution #microplastic https://lnkd.in/eAdy-tr4

Our recent review article, "Design of Porphyrin-based Frameworks for Artificial Photosynthesis and Environmental Remediation: Recent Progress and Future Prospects," has just been published in the journal Coordination Chemistry Reviews. This review comprehensively presents the design strategies of porphyrin-based frameworks assembled from various porphyrin building blocks for applications in artificial photosynthesis, including water splitting for H2 generation, photoreduction of CO2 to fine chemicals, and environmental remediation. I thank my PhD supervisor Nagaraja Mallaiah for motivating me to explore the world of porphyrin chemistry for photocatalysis. https://lnkd.in/gQDMC4hM