Novel biochar/pectin/alginate hydrogel beads (BPA) derived from grapefruit peel were
synthesized and used for Cu (II) removal from aqueous solution. FTIR, SEM-EDS, XRD, TGA …

The polymer nanocomposites with 3-dimensional (3D) nanofillers can form a 3D network
and attain a uniform distribution of nanofillers, which benefits the transfer of charge carriers …

The Daniell cell (Cu vs. Zn), was invented almost two centuries ago, but has been set aside
due to its non-rechargeable nature and limited energy density. However, these cells are …

Photocatalytic activation of persulfate has exhibited tremendous potential in water
purification because of its green and environmentally friendly process. However, this …

The synergistic effect of bimetallic or trimetallic oxide catalysts plays a vital role in sulfate
radical-based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs). Herein, a composite catalyst of …

The simultaneous control of Hg 0 and chlorinated organics has become the frontier of
environmental engineering but still lacks the understanding of synergistic oxidation …

Cr (VI) released into the environment inevitably co-exists with other contaminants, such as
heavy metal ions, thus altering the performance of bacteria for Cr (VI) reduction; however …

In this study, magnetic composite microspheres (SCFP) were prepared by cross-linking
chitosan (CS), sodium alginate (SA), poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA), and ferric tetraoxide (Fe 3 O …

CO preferential oxidation in H 2-rich stream (CO-PROX) is a critical reaction for H 2
purification in emerging hydrogen economy including advanced fuel cell technology. Au …

Superwetting membranes have considerable potentials in the field of water treatment,
especially for oil-water separation, however it still keeps great challenges to prepare ones …