There is an increased global demand for activated carbon (AC) in application of water
treatment and purification. Water pollutants that have exhibited a greater removal efficiency …

Lignin as a naturally synthesized polymer widely existing in plant cell walls, is characterized
by extensive sources, environmental protection and abundant functional groups. In recent …

Electrified membranes (EMs) have the potential to address inherent limitations of
conventional membrane technologies. Recent studies have demonstrated that EMs exhibit …

Disinfection means the killing of pathogenic organisms (eg bacteria and its spores, viruses,
protozoa and their cysts, worms, and larvae) present in water to make it potable for other …

Natural organic matter (NOM) is a complex matrix of organic substances produced in (or
channeled to) aquatic ecosystems via various biological, geological and hydrological cycles …

Plastic debris is accumulating in agricultural land due to the increased use of plastic
mulches, which is causing serious environmental problems, especially for biochemical and …

The interaction of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) with natural organic matter
(NOM) has opened new debate, defies and research prospects for the scientists owing to the …

The biogeochemical cycling of soil organic matter (SOM) plays a central role in regulating
soil health, water quality, carbon storage, and greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, many …

Northern ecosystems are experiencing some of the most dramatic impacts of global change
on Earth. Rising temperatures, hydrological intensification, changes in atmospheric acid …

The increasing occurrence of harmful algae blooms globally poses significant challenges to
water management. In water treatment utilities, coagulation is the first treatment process of …