With the rapid development of synthetic biology, the production of 2′-fucosyllactose by biological fermentation gradually has the basis for industrialization. However, the lack of efficient downstream technology of biological fermentation, espe...
Free chlorine removal from industrial wastewater using activated carbon filtration requires accurate modeling and optimal control to balance treatment efficiency and adsorbent consumption. In this study, a combined experimental–machine learning...
With the increasing prevalence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in global aquatic environments, their potential ecotoxicological and health impacts have become a major concern in environmental science. Slow sand filtration (SSF) is widel...
In this work, a sand filtration-activated carbon adsorption system was evaluated to remove the fungicide content of a biologically treated effluent. The purification process was mainly carried out in the activated carbon column, while sand filtration...
This study evaluated powdered activated carbon (PAC) pre-coating as a pretreatment strategy to enhance dissolved organic matter (DOM) removal and control fouling during microfiltration of surface water. Two PAC types (one is coal-based and the other...
Nanofiltration (NF) membranes, which can consistently offer safe and reliable water quality, have become increasingly popular in drinking water treatment. In this study, the conventional (coagulation-sedimentation-sand filtration) and ozonation-biolo...
Activated carbon used as one of the layers of a rain garden may be a promising solution for removing nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus compounds) from stormwater runoff. Progressive urbanization degrades the quality of stormwater that reaches water...
Biological activated carbon (BAC) filtration is an effective technology for the removal of natural organic matter. However, one potential drawback of BAC, especially old BAC, is that effluents can contain soluble microbial products released from the...
Military confined spaces face poor ventilation and severe airborne hazards (toxic gases/particulates), while conventional air purification systems with separate filtration–adsorption units are bulky and hard to miniaturize. Activated carbon fib...
Pavement runoff contains complex pollutants that can lead to environmental pollution and health risks. A pavement-runoff-integrated treatment system has been recognized as an effective way to deal with pavement runoff pollution. However, there is lit...
Electroplating wastewater poses a serious environmental threat due to its high concentrations of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants. This study evaluated the efficiency of a combined coagulation and activated carbon filtration process for...
The journal retracts the article titled “Biological Activated Carbon Filtration Controls Membrane Fouling and Reduces By-Products from Chemically Enhanced Backwashing During Ultrafiltration Treatment” [...]
A novel cost-effective, rapid, and eco-friendly method was described for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the gaseous emissions of gasoline engines. This involved the use of a sandwich filter (~10 cm diameter) made of a nonwoven poly (m-pheny...
In response to increasingly stringent restrictions for drinking water quality, a parallel operation of two common technologies, low-pressure reverse osmosis (LPRO) and activated carbon filtration (ACF), was investigated in a comprehensive five-month...
Shipboard cabins can contain both oil mist-dominated particulate matter and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), creating a need for compact air-cleaning systems capable of simultaneous particle and gas-phase removal. This study developed an integrated...
This study evaluated a modular sorbent-based filtration system for reducing heavy metals and anthropogenic radionuclides in cow milk and assessed changes in selected physicochemical parameters. Taurite (shungite), natural zeolite, and coconut-shell a...
The paper presents the research of adsorptive properties of activated carbons to chromium (VI) removal from the water solution. Different types of carbon were investigated: WD-ekstra (WDA), WD-ekstra modified by salt acid WD(HCl) and nitrogen acid WD...
The article deals with the removal of humic substances from surface water in the High Tatras locality and with the reduction in the intensity of water coloration. Four different types of granular activated carbon (Norit 1240, WG12, Filtrasorb TL830,...
Stabilized landfill leachate contains a wide variety of highly concentrated non-biodegradable organics, which are extremely toxic to the environment. Though numerous techniques have been developed for leachate treatment, advanced membrane filtration...
Ultrafiltration membrane technology holds promise for wastewater treatment, but its widespread application is hindered by fouling and flux reduction issues. One effective strategy for enhancing ultrafiltration membranes involves incorporating activat...
Urban stormwater is often viewed as a drainage problem rather than a local water resource, even in areas where runoff capture could simultaneously reduce flooding and promote the reuse of non-potable water. This study develops, installs, and field-te...
Reusing water and nutrients from municipal wastewater can conserve resources and reduce wastewater treatment costs. In this study, the suitability of different qualities of treated wastewater for plant production in a hydroponic flow-through system w...
Wastewater generated during the processing of roasted coffee, including instant coffee, remains relatively unknown in the literature. However, it is characterized by a high organic load and the presence of caffeine, phenolic compounds, and melanoidin...
While microparticles can be removed by a filtration step at a drinking water treatment plant (DWTP), engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), which are widely used in industry, commerce and households, pose a major problem due to their special properties, e....
Wastewater reuse presents a promising way to mitigate the risk to global water resources and achieve sustainability in water, especially in agricultural areas in the southeast of Spain, such as the Murcia region. However, the risks related to the pre...
The large-scale use of air-conditioning equipment, while providing a comfortable living environment, has also brought about a series of problems. This study focuses on the growth and reproduction of Staphylococcus aureus on the surface of activated c...
Impregnated activated carbon (IAC) is an efficient adsorbent for the filtration of hazardous gases from the air. However, it tends to lose its efficiency after exposure to high humidity, where it adsorbs water molecules. Water adsorption causes chang...
Cigarette smoke is a significant source of indoor air pollution, containing particulate matter and numerous volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. This study evaluates the adsorption performance of two commercial activated carbons, Nuchar SA 1...
Smart firewater management and recycling helps reduce water use and protect the environment from pollution. However, contamination of recycled water may pose a health risk to fire fighters. This review assesses international literature to identify be...
Discharge from Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) can result in the emission of organic micropollutants (OMPs) and microplastics (MPs) into the aquatic environment. To prevent this harmful release, a pilot plant consisting of an ozonation followed b...
Ten times at intervals of 1–2 months, individual treatment stages of two wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) were analyzed for the five quantitatively most widely used phosphonates. The total dissolved concentration of the investigated phosphon...
This paper presents research on the mass dispersion and adsorption of organics present in tap water on powdered activated carbon (PAC) in a two-layer filter column. The adsorption rate depends on the difference between the concentration of organics a...
Biological activated carbon (BAC) biofilter coupling ultrafiltration (UF) is a promising process for the treatment of river water contaminated by pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs). However, the pilot-scale study should be conducted to...
Water purification by ultrafiltration (UF) requires regular membrane cleaning via backwashing. In the case of chemically enhanced backwashing (CEB), it can result in the formation of unwanted by-product precursors due to reactions with organic matter...
Membrane fouling is a key factor limiting the application of a membrane bioreactor (MBR), and membrane-surface modification holds the potential to control membrane fouling and solves this problem. In the research, novel nanocomposite membranes were d...
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Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) has been used as a common gasoline additive worldwide since the late twentieth century, and it has become the most frequently detected groundwater pollutant in many countries. This study aimed to synthesize a novel micr...
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We conducted an experiment to confirm the passability of chironomid larvae (Glyptotendipes tokunagai) in granular activated carbon (GAC) used in water treatment plants. After injecting larvae at different growth stages (first through fourth instars)...
In this study, the removal performances of a multi-pollutant elimination cartridge system (MPECS) composed of palm shell waste-based activated carbon (PSAC), magnesium (Mg)/silicon (Si)-doped PSAC (Mg/Si-PSAC), and silver (Ag)-doped PSAC (Ag-PSAC) fo...
Aims: Indoor air quality (IAQ) has attracted increased attention with the emergence of COVID-19. Ventilation is perhaps the area in which the most changes have been proposed in response to the emergency caused by this virus. However, other strategies...
Air pollution is currently the most significant environmental factor posing a threat to the health and lives of European residents. It is a key cause of poor health, particularly respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The primary aim of the study w...
Direct comparisons of structurally distinct carbon-based additives in water-based drilling fluids under identical conditions remain limited. This study evaluated grapevine-wood-derived carbon (GWC), graphitic carbon nitride (GCN), and commercial acti...
The study investigates the impact of pore structure parameters of three chemically non-active filtration materials on the auto-activation time and the height of the filtration zone for manganese removal from groundwater. At a technical scale, the act...
In this study, the water purification effect and membrane fouling mechanism of two powdered activated carbons (L carbon and S carbon) enhancing Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for surface water treatment were investigate...
With regard to global concerns, such as water scarcity and aquatic pollution from industries and domestic activities, membrane-based filtration for wastewater treatment has shown promising results in terms of water purification. Filtration by polymer...
Only recently has the cyanotoxin dihydroanatoxin-a (dhATX-a) been detected more frequently in different surface waters, some of which are used for supplying drinking water. As data about the fate of dhATX-a in drinking water treatment processes are s...
In this study, electrospinning technology, physical activation, and carbonization processing were applied to produce lignosulfonate-based activated carbon fibers. The porous structure of the produced lignosulfonate-based activated carbon fibers prima...
Organic de-icing chemicals, such as propylene glycol and potassium formate, cause environmental degradation in receiving water if left untreated, due to the high organic load resulting in oxygen depletion. Biofilters are commonly used for the treatme...
In this study, polyamide (PA) thin film composite (TFC) reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filtration was used in edible oil wastewater emulsion treatment. The PA-TFC membrane was characterized using mechanical, thermal, chemical, and physical tests. Surf...
Dyes are widely used in various industries such as those involving paper, food, plastics, and fibers. The produced wastewater has a specific character. Organic substances found in wastewater and when introduced into natural water bodies have a toxic...
Air pollution is a significant problem in city centers. According to public health care in Poland, there is a need for local authorities to propose good purification solutions in both outdoor and indoor conditions. The main objective of this study is...
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