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Clay–polymer nanocomposites for effective water treatment: opportunities, challenges, and future prospects
The metal intoxication and its associated adverse effects to humans have led to the research for development of water treatment technologies from...
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Polydimethylsiloxane-coated textiles with minimized microplastic pollution
Microplastic fibres (MPFs) released during the laundering of synthetic textiles are one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution in oceanic...
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Application of carbon-polymer based composite electrodes for Microbial fuel cells
In this review, carbon-polymer-based composite electrodes for microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are reviewed in detail together with a study of carbon...
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A review on environmental impacts of paints and strategies for producing eco-friendly-paints
Painting the variety of surfaces have been practices from ancient times in domestic and on industrial level. From a chemistry perspective, paints are...
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Investigation of microplastics and microplastic communities in selected river and lake basin soils of Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India
Riparian areas are highly dynamic bio-geophysical settings with a surge of waste deposition predominantly including land-based plastic discards....
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Microbial Fuel Cell Usage in Treatment, Resource Recovery and Energy Production from Bio-refinery Wastewater
The horizons of industrialization and economic growth have expanded, resulting in enormous global energy consumption. Fossil fuels induce...
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Study of the structural characteristics, optical properties, and electrical conductivity of doped [P(An-MMa)/ZrO2]TF nanofiber composite using experimental data and TD-DFT/DMol3 computations
The powder form of the new nanofiber composite of poly(acrylonitrile-co-methylmethacrylate) (P(An-MMa)) with zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 ) was synthesized...
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Biofouling Mitigation Strategies in Membrane Systems for Wastewater Treatment
Membrane technology has grown significantly due to its application in the industrial separation processes, as well as for desalination and wastewater...
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Impact of a nanofiltration system on microplastic contamination in Geneva groundwater (Switzerland)
Microplastics (MPs) have been observed in the oceans, fresh waters, karstic water and remote water bodies. However, little is known on groundwater...
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Terrestrial solar radiation driven photodecomposition of ciprofloxacin in clinical wastewater applying mesostructured iron(III) oxide
Cationic cylindrical polymer brushes based on polybutadiene- block -poly(2-vinylpyridine) were applied as structure-directing agent for mesostructuring...
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Preparation and Applications of Graphene Nonwoven Fabric in the Environmental Field
Functional nanomaterials have been a research hotspot in recent years. Graphene nonwoven fabric, as a new type of environmentally friendly material,...
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Review of Soil Microplastic Degradation Pathways and Remediation Techniques
Microplastics have received widespread attention in recent years. However, most studies on microplastics have been limited to the aquatic...
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A multi-criteria evaluation and optimization of sustainable fiber-reinforced concrete developed with nylon waste fibers and micro-silica
Nylon waste fibers similar to new nylon fibers possess high tensile strength and toughness; hence, they can be used as an eco-friendly discrete...
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Acclimation of electroactive biofilms under different operating conditions: comprehensive analysis from architecture, composition, and metabolic activity
Electroactive biofilms (EABs) have aroused wide concern in waste treatment due to their unique capability of extracellular electron transfer with...
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Nanocellulose from agro-waste: a comprehensive review of extraction methods and applications
AbstractAgro-based wastes contain significant quantities of cellulosic materials from which nanocellulose can be extracted using various physical,...
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Electrode Materials and Their Effects on Electricity Generation and Wastewater Treatment in a Microbial Fuel Cell
Wastewater is an unwelcome by-product of industrial processes that has no economic value. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand...
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Functionalization of polymers and nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, textile and biomedical applications: a review
The inert nature of most commercial polymers and nanomaterials results in limitations of applications in various industrial fields. This can be...
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Microbial electrosynthesis of valuable chemicals from the reduction of CO2: a review
The present energy demand of the world is increasing but the fossil fuels are gradually depleting. As a result, the need for alternative fuels and...
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Airborne Microplastics
The atmosphere is populated by different types of particles, including those of synthetic origin. Originating from products and activities, such as...
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Microbial Fuel Cell Technology: Scale-up and Potential for Industrial Applications
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs), which are widely used in the field of alternative energy, become a key feature that offers a sustainable and...