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Modulating structure of Ce-UiO-66 by introducing fluorinated terephthalic acid for enhanced removal efficiency of antibiotics: Insights into degradation kinetics and pathways
Abstract In this work, the 2-fluoroterephthalic acid with asymmetric structure and high electronegative F species was introduced in the...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Engineered biochar supported bismuth tungstate:
Unveiling the influence of precursor concentrations and biochar dosage for the solar photocatalysis of 1,3-diphenylguanidine in secondary...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Enhanced g-C3N4 for sustainable solar degradation of 1,3-diphenylguanidine (DPG) in wastewater: Investigating the effects of precursor, temperature, and potassium doping
Abstract Sustainable methods for wastewater treatment offer promising solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. This study...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Ozonation of the antiviral oseltamivir in wastewater effluent: Matrix effect, oxidation pathway, and toxicity assessment
Abstract The potential environmental impacts of commonly employed antiviral drugs and their byproducts have attracted attention but...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Structure tunning of MoS2@Fe3O4 by modulating electron density for enhanced Fenton-like PMS activation: Accelerated Fe (III)/Fe (II) cycle for efficient micropollutants removal
Abstract 1T-MoS2Â is a promising material for regulating the electronic structure of Fe-based catalyst to enhance PMS activation, due to...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Efficient solar-driven degradation of a tire wear pollutant using floating K-doped g-C3N4 photocatalyst in secondary municipal wastewater
Abstract Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a promising photocatalyst for solar-driven degradation of contaminants of emerging concern...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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A novel approach for immobilizing Ag/ZnO nanorods on a glass substrate: Application in solar light-driven degradation of micropollutants in water
Abstract One of the main challenges in applying photocatalysts for water treatment is the complex separation and recycling process. In...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Amino-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)-NH2 as efficient peracetic acid activator for selective contaminant degradation: Unraveling the role of electron-donating ligands in Fe(IV) generation
Abstract Peracetic acid-based advanced oxidation processes (PAA–AOPs), which generate various reactive radicals, have garnered...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Optimizing drying of municipal dewatered sludge using heat-assisted microorganisms and pig manure addition: A process and economic analysis
Abstract Sludge drying is an important pretreatment step for municipal dewatered sludge (MDS) treatment and disposal, but the...
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 42 min read
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Simultaneous degradation of multiple micropollutants in flowing water by mild and strong microbubble-enhanced cold plasma activation
Abstract Elimination of stubborn organic micropollutants from water is crucial for bioaccumulation prevention and ecosystem protection....
Belinda Ongaro
Apr 41 min read
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Incipient Motion of Exposed Microplastics in an Open-Channel Flow
Abstract The incipient motion threshold of microplastics (MPs), defined as the condition that is just sufficient to initiate MP movement,...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 271 min read
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Evaluation of pollutant removal efficiency of urban stormwater wet ponds and the application of machine learning algorithms
Abstract Wet ponds have been extensively used for controlling stormwater pollutants, such as sediment and nutrients, in urban...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 272 min read
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Investigation of the Sheltering Effects on the Mobilization of Microplastics in Open-Channel Flow
Abstract Microplastics (MPs) can be sheltered by bed grains, resulting in a higher threshold of mobilization compared with those moving...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 271 min read
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Continuous Near-Bed Movements of Microplastics in Open Channel Flows: Statistical Analysis
Abstract The ubiquitous distribution of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments is linked to their transport in rivers and streams....
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 271 min read
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Impacts of climate change on urban stormwater runoff quantity and quality in a cold region
Abstract Climate change poses significant challenges to urban environments affecting both flood risks and stormwater pollutant loadings....
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 272 min read
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Effects of mixed land use on urban stormwater quality under different rainfall event types
Abstract The joint effect of mixed land uses and rainfall event types was studied using a two-year field monitoring program in four urban...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 272 min read
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Impact of rainfall characteristics on urban stormwater quality using data mining framework
Abstract Understanding the impact of rainfall characteristics on urban stormwater quality is important for stormwater management. Even...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 272 min read
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Enhancing quorum sensing in biofilm anode to improve biosensing of naphthenic acids
Abstract The feasibility of enhancing quorum sensing (QS) in anode biofilm to improve the quantifications of commercial naphthenic acid...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 261 min read
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Ensemble machine learning approach for examining critical process parameters and scale-up opportunities of microbial electrochemical systems for hydrogen peroxide production
Abstract Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production in microbial electrochemical systems (MESs) is an attractive option for enabling a circular...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 261 min read
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Utilizing waste eggshells as a calcium precursor for contact precipitation of phosphorus from digested sludge centrate
Abstract Phosphorus (P) recovery from wastewater is an essential component of the global P cycle. A contact precipitation process using...
Belinda Ongaro
Mar 261 min read
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