Research advances on production and application of algal biochar in environmental remediation

C Wang, X Lin, X Zhang, PL Show - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
Algae, comprising microalgae and macroalgae, have emerged as a promising feedstock for
the production of functional biochar. Recently, the application of algal biochar in …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of microplastics emissions in kitchens: Understanding the links with diseases in daily life

Y Liu, Y Cao, H Li, H Liu, L Bi, Q Chen, R Peng - Environment international, 2024 - Elsevier
The intensification of microplastics (MPs) pollution has emerged as a formidable
environmental challenge, with profound global implications. The pervasive presence of MPs …

[HTML][HTML] High levels of microparticles release from biodegradable polylactic acid paper cups compared with polyethylene-lined cups

L Yang, D Li, Y Shi, C Hill, R Pilliadugula… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a popular replacement for conventional fossil-fuel based plastics
products such as polyethylene (PE) due to its high biodegradability and recyclability …

Recent implementations of hydrogel-based microbial electrochemical technologies (METs) in sensing applications

Z Wang, D Li, Y Shi, Y Sun, SI Okeke, L Yang, W Zhang… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hydrogel materials have been used extensively in microbial electrochemical technology
(MET) and sensor development due to their high biocompatibility and low toxicity. With an …

Application of 3d printing technology in sensor development for water quality monitoring

Y Sun, D Li, Y Shi, Z Wang, SI Okeke, L Yang, W Zhang… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
The development of sensors for water quality monitoring is crucial to protect water quality,
aquatic biota and human health. Traditional sensor manufacturing methods have significant …

[HTML][HTML] Structure evolution of air cathodes and their application in electrochemical sensor development and wastewater treatment

D Li, Y Sun, Y Shi, Z Wang, S Okeke, L Yang… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cathode structure and material are the most important factors to determine the performance
and cost of single chamber air-cathode microbial fuel cell (MFC), which is the most …

[HTML][HTML] Microbe-based sensor for long-term detection of urine glucose

D Li, Y Shi, Y Sun, Z Wang, DK Kehoe, L Romeral… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
The development of a reusable and low-cost urine glucose sensor can benefit the screening
and control of diabetes mellitus. This study focused on the feasibility of employing microbial …

[HTML][HTML] Micro and nano plastics release from a single absorbable suture into simulated body fluid

Y Shi, D Li, C Hill, L Yang, ED Sheerin… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Synthetic polymers are widely used in medical devices and implants where biocompatibility
and mechanical strength are key enablers of emerging technologies. One concern that has …

[HTML][HTML] Characterising operational performance and oxygen crossover of the low-cost cylindrical cathode in microbial fuel cells

D Li, Y Shi, Z Wang, F Gao, L Yang, Y Sun… - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The cylindrical cathode has been used in microbial fuel cells (MFC) to achieve a large
cathode area and high operational performance. However, the high material cost of …