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View article: Selective adsorption of gold ion in wastewater with competing cations by novel thiourea-reduced graphene oxide
Selective adsorption of gold ion in wastewater with competing cations by novel thiourea-reduced graphene oxide Open
In this study, selective adsorption experiments of Au were carried out using graphene oxide (GO) and thiourea-reduced GO (TU-rGO). Adsorption experiments using Au, Cu, Pb, and Zn were performed with GO and TU-rGO in order to selectively ad…
View article: GIS-based approach to generate the bioaccessibility of soil heavy metals for human risk assessments: case study in Changhua farmlands, Taiwan
GIS-based approach to generate the bioaccessibility of soil heavy metals for human risk assessments: case study in Changhua farmlands, Taiwan Open
Considering the bioaccessibility of soil heavy metals for human health assessment can prevent overestimation for policymakers. However, the complexity of soil properties and heavy metal concentrations makes it challenging to establish a ge…
View article: Separated Active Site and Reaction Space for Multi‐Pollutant Elimination Significantly Enhancing Low Toxic Product Selectivity
Separated Active Site and Reaction Space for Multi‐Pollutant Elimination Significantly Enhancing Low Toxic Product Selectivity Open
It is possible to remove volatile organic compounds containing chlorine (CVOCs, such as chlorobenzene) in a single device designed for selective catalytic reduction of NO x with NH 3 for the industries containing CVOCs and NO x . Breaking …
View article: Quantum Chemical GA-MLR, Cluster Model, and Conceptual DFT Descriptors Studies on the Binding Interaction of Estrogen Receptor Alpha with Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Quantum Chemical GA-MLR, Cluster Model, and Conceptual DFT Descriptors Studies on the Binding Interaction of Estrogen Receptor Alpha with Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Open
In the present study, the predication of the binding affinity (log RBA) of estrogen receptor alpha with three categories of environmental endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), namely, PCB, phenol, and DDT, is performed by the quantum chem…
View article: Regeneration of beaded activated carbon saturated with volatile organic compounds by a novel electrothermal swing adsorption system
Regeneration of beaded activated carbon saturated with volatile organic compounds by a novel electrothermal swing adsorption system Open
A commercially available beaded activated carbon (KBAC) was selected for combination with a novel electrothermal swing system in examining the Joule heating effects on the physical and chemical properties of activated carbon and its adsorp…
View article: Microbial community regulation and performance enhancement in gas biofilters by interrupting bacterial communication
Microbial community regulation and performance enhancement in gas biofilters by interrupting bacterial communication Open
Background Controlling excess biomass accumulation and clogging is important for maintaining the performance of gas biofilters and reducing energy consumption. Interruption of bacterial communication (quorum quenching) can modulate gene ex…
View article: Adsorption of Volatile Organic Compounds and Microwave Regeneration on Self-prepared High-surface-area Beaded Activated Carbon
Adsorption of Volatile Organic Compounds and Microwave Regeneration on Self-prepared High-surface-area Beaded Activated Carbon Open
Self-prepared beaded activated carbons (SBAC) were derived from carbonized phenolic formaldehyde (PF) resins through an optimal activation procedure (900°C for 4 h) using CO2 and compared with a commercial BAC (termed KBAC) over physicoche…
View article: Adsorption of volatile organic compounds and microwave regeneration on self-prepared high-surface-area beaded activated carbon
Adsorption of volatile organic compounds and microwave regeneration on self-prepared high-surface-area beaded activated carbon Open
Self-prepared beaded activated carbons (SBAC) were derived from carbonized phenolic formaldehyde (PF) resins through an optimal activation procedure (900 o C for 4 h) using CO 2 . A commercial BAC (termed KBAC) was adopted to compare with …
View article: Comprehending the Causes of Presence of Copper and Common Heavy Metals in Sediments of Irrigation Canals in Taiwan
Comprehending the Causes of Presence of Copper and Common Heavy Metals in Sediments of Irrigation Canals in Taiwan Open
In 2019, Taiwan completed its first thorough heavy metal investigation of irrigation canal sediments by this study with the support of Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration. Box-and-whisker plots were used to analyze the sediment …
View article: Influence of sulfide, chloride and dissolved organic matter on mercury adsorption by activated carbon in aqueous system
Influence of sulfide, chloride and dissolved organic matter on mercury adsorption by activated carbon in aqueous system Open
Using activated carbon (AC) as thin layer capping to reduce mercury (Hg) released from contaminated sediment is a feasible and durable remediation approach. However, several aqueous factors could greatly affect the Hg fate in the aquatic s…
View article: Aqueous Mercury Removal with Carbonaceous and Iron Sulfide Sorbents and Their Applicability as Thin-Layer Caps in Mercury-Contaminated Estuary Sediment
Aqueous Mercury Removal with Carbonaceous and Iron Sulfide Sorbents and Their Applicability as Thin-Layer Caps in Mercury-Contaminated Estuary Sediment Open
This study aimed to investigate the Hg removal efficiency of iron sulfide (FeS), sulfurized activated carbon (SAC), and raw activated carbon (AC) sorbents influenced by salinity and dissolved organic matter (DOM), and the effectiveness of …
View article: Using Mixed Active Capping to Remediate Multiple Potential Toxic Metal Contaminated Sediment for Reducing Environmental Risk
Using Mixed Active Capping to Remediate Multiple Potential Toxic Metal Contaminated Sediment for Reducing Environmental Risk Open
In this study, kaolinite, carbon black (CB), iron sulfide (FeS), hydroxyapatite (HAP), and oyster shell powder (OSP) were selected as potentially ideal amendments to immobilize metals in sediment, including Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn, and Hg. In aqueo…
View article: Comprehending adsorption of methylethylketone and toluene and microwave regeneration effectiveness for beaded activated carbon derived from recycled waste bamboo tar
Comprehending adsorption of methylethylketone and toluene and microwave regeneration effectiveness for beaded activated carbon derived from recycled waste bamboo tar Open
Recycling waste bamboo tar for the novel adsorbent preparation is shown feasible in this study. Beaded activated carbon (BAC) synthesized from this waste bamboo tar possessed a high specific surface area, which aided in the capturing of vo…
View article: Environmental and Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Farmland Soils of Drinking Water Protection Areas and a Contaminated Paddy Field in Taiwan
Environmental and Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Farmland Soils of Drinking Water Protection Areas and a Contaminated Paddy Field in Taiwan Open
This study assessed heavy metal contents and their mobility, bioaccessibility, environmental risk, and health effects in the farmland soils of Drinking Water Source Quality Protection (DWSQP) areas contaminated by livestock manure and a pa…
View article: Iron Sulfide Minerals as Potential Active Capping Materials for Mercury-Contaminated Sediment Remediation: A Minireview
Iron Sulfide Minerals as Potential Active Capping Materials for Mercury-Contaminated Sediment Remediation: A Minireview Open
Several innovative approaches have been proposed in recent years to remediate contaminated sediment to reduce human health and environmental risk. One of the challenges of sediment remediation stems from its unfeasible high cost, especiall…
View article: Using Rice-husk-derived Porous Silica Modified with Recycled Cu from Industrial Wastewater and Ce to Remove Hg0 and NO from Simulated Flue Gases
Using Rice-husk-derived Porous Silica Modified with Recycled Cu from Industrial Wastewater and Ce to Remove Hg0 and NO from Simulated Flue Gases Open
Resource-recovered CuOx-CeOx/SiO2 samples were prepared by using rice-husk-derived silica modified with recycled copper ion from panel industry wastewater for controlling Hg0 and NO emissions from simulated flue gases. By using the silicat…
View article: Preparation of Cu-Mn and Cu-Mn-Ce Oxide/Mesoporous Silica via Silicate Exfoliation for Removal of NO and Hg0
Preparation of Cu-Mn and Cu-Mn-Ce Oxide/Mesoporous Silica via Silicate Exfoliation for Removal of NO and Hg0 Open
Cu-Mn and Cu-Mn-Ce oxide-incorporated mesoporous silica was formed by hydrothermally exfoliating silicate, and the physicochemical properties and NO/Hg0 removal efficiency were investigated. The exfoliation induced structural reformation, …
View article: Mercury Speciation and Mass Distribution of Cement Production Process in Taiwan
Mercury Speciation and Mass Distribution of Cement Production Process in Taiwan Open
In this study, the mercury (Hg) speciation and mass distribution at two cement plants located in northern and eastern Taiwan were investigated. Gaseous Hg in the kiln flue gas was sampled by the Ontario Hydro method, and the solid samples …
View article: Influences of Copper(II) Chloride Impregnation on Activated Carbon for Low-Concentration Elemental Mercury Adsorption from Simulated Coal Combustion Flue Gas
Influences of Copper(II) Chloride Impregnation on Activated Carbon for Low-Concentration Elemental Mercury Adsorption from Simulated Coal Combustion Flue Gas Open
In this study, the Hg0 adsorption equilibrium and kinetics of a coconut-shell-based activated carbon impregnated with CuCl2 were examined with respect to their resulting physical and chemical properties. Integrating the results from N2 ads…
View article: Methylmercury Concentration in Fish and Risk-Benefit Assessment of Fish Intake among Pregnant versus Infertile Women in Taiwan
Methylmercury Concentration in Fish and Risk-Benefit Assessment of Fish Intake among Pregnant versus Infertile Women in Taiwan Open
This study examined methylmercury (MeHg) concentrations in fish, the daily MeHg exposure dose, and the risk-benefit of MeHg, ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (ω-3 PUFA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) related to …