Review Article
Environmental problems of emerging toxic metals and treatment technology and methods
The increasing industrial use of toxic metals essential for modern electronics and renewable energy presents significant environmental and health challenges.
Review Article
Structure properties and industrial applications of anion exchange resins for the removal of electroactive nitrate ions from contaminated water
A review of the properties of anion exchange resins and their industrial applications for the adsorption of electroactive nitrate ions.
Paper
Fluorescent labelling as a tool for identifying and quantifying nanoplastics
The nanoplastic type can be identified by the shift in fluorescence peaks when fluorescent molecules are adsorbed onto nanoparticles.
Paper
Ag–Co ferrite-based magnetic polymeric composite film: a breakthrough in cationic dye remediation for sustainable environment
The deployment of magnetically responsive and polymeric materials to remove dyes that are hazardous in aquatic environments has profoundly revolutionized environmental sustainability.
Paper
Transient crystallisation of rare earth carbonates during the hydrothermal oxidation of siderite
The researchers investigated the interaction between multi-component rare earth element-bearing aqueous solutions and siderite grains under hydrothermal conditions.
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Effective BPA degradation in water: the integration of bimetallic UiO-66 Ce–Zr
In this work, a bimetallic MOF UiO-66 Ce–Zr to degrade bisphenol A (BPA) in water was synthesised. The material exhibited a remarkable degradation efficiency of 84.3% under UV irradiation for 240 minutes.
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Prevalence and health risk evaluations of mycotoxins in drinking water sources in Nigeria
Mycotoxins in drinking water are neglected pollutants that have serious health implications when ingested.
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Enhanced removal of emerging contaminants from tap water by developing graphene oxide and nanoplatelet hybrid aerogels
The removal of emerging contaminants (ECs) from drinking water is a current challenge of global concern.
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Insight into heavy metal chemical fractions in ash collected from municipal and industrial waste incinerators in northern Vietnam
This study collected fly ash and bottom ash from seven incinerators in northern Vietnam to analyze the distribution of heavy metals (Pb, Cr, As, Cd, Cu, Zn) in the waste ash.
About this collection
Welcome to RSC Advances’ Environmental Chemistry year in review for 2024!
The articles in this collection have been selected as they have gained great attention within their first year of being published.
We hope you enjoy reading these articles and congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!