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Potential reuse of sludge from a potable water treatment plant in Al Hoceima city in northern Morocco

Water Cycle, 2023
Producing potable water generates a large amount of sludge, which consumes energy and must be managed and controlled. A case study of a potable water production plant in Al Hoceima City in northern Morocco is described here.
Nihade Bensitel, Khadija Haboubi, Fatima-Zahra Azar, Yahya El Hammoudani, Aouatif El Abdouni, Chaimae Haboubi, Fouad Dimane, Achraf El Kasmi   +7 more
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A metal–organic framework/α-alumina composite with a novel geometry for enhanced adsorptive separation [PDF]

, 2016
The development of a metal–organic framework/α-alumina composite leads to a novel concept: efficient adsorption occurs within a plurality of radial micro-channels with no loss of the active adsorbents during the process.
Chen, JP, Lee, M, Li, K, Liu, X, Wang, B, Wang, CH   +5 more
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Auto‐Generated Valence States in Electrocatalysts for Boosting Oxygen and Hydrogen Evolution Kinetics in Alkaline Water/Alkaline Seawater/Simulated Seawater/Natural Seawater

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review systematically highlights the latest achievements in mixed‐valence states relevant to hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, providing essential insights into future directions and methods for large‐scale practical implementation. This critical review is expected to provide an overview of recent advancements in diverse valence‐state metal
Jitendra N. Tiwari, Gokul Bhaskaran, Krishan Kumar, Yun Suk Huh, Young‐Kyu Han   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi, Norma Mallegni, Andrea Dorigato, Mario Milazzo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thermo‐Fluorescent Bactericidal Quantum Dots Based Smart Multifunctional Textiles via Molecular Surface Engineering and 3D‐Printed Interlocked Architectures

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A versatile approach is presented for fabricating smart multifunctional textiles by integrating thermo‐fluorescent carbon dot/polymer nanocomposite coatings with 3D‐printed interlocked architectures. The fabrics exhibit temperature‐responsive fluorescence, durable hydrophobicity, strong antibacterial and antioxidant activity, and enhanced UV protection.
Poushali Das, Sayan Ganguly, Parham Khoshbakht Marvi, Misha Muthalali, Fatemeh Parniani, Shiza Hassan, Xiaowu (Shirley) Tang, Seshasai Srinivasan, Amin Reza Rajabzadeh   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Energy use for urban water management by utilities and Households in Los Angeles [PDF]

, 2020
Reducing energy consumption for urban water management may yield economic and environmental benefits. Few studies provide comprehensive assessments of energy needs for urban water sectors that include both utility operations and household use.
Escriva-Bou, A, Federico, F, Fournier, ED, Gold, M, Mika, KB, Pincetl, S, Porse, E, Sanders, KT, Spang, E, Stokes-Draut, J   +9 more
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Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Mei Cui, Wei Qi, Renliang Huang, Rongxin Su, Kai Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of Nanobubble-oxygenated Water for Horticultural Applications

HortTechnology
The theoretical properties of nanobubbles (NBs), such as a negative surface charge and large interfacial surface area, allow for highly efficient gas transfer and stagnation time in water and may reduce the surface tension of NB-treated water sources ...
Eric J. DeBoer, Michael D. Richardson, Thanos Gentimis, John H. McCalla   +3 more
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Boosting Seawater Desalination by Ampere‐Level Nitrate Electroreduction On Defect‐Rich Ultrathin RuCu Alloy Nanostructures

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Defect engineering of ultrathin RuCu alloy nanostructures has been successfully achieved to enhance ammonia electrosynthesis under indutrial‐level current density. Simultaneously, the stable ampere‐level operation of nitrate electroreduction on defective RuCu nanostructures can drive seawater desalination at an ultrafast salt removal rate, offering an ...
Juan Wang, Liang Guo, Qingbo Wa, Fengkun Hao, Fu Liu, Chaohui Wang, Yunhao Wang, Mingzheng Shao, Yiwei Guo, Guozhi Wang, Xiang Meng, Fangren Qian, Xiuyun Zhang, Chongyi Ling, Shengqi Chu, Zhanxi Fan   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drinking Water Quality Deterioration in Households of Students with High Illness Absenteeism [PDF]

, 2011
Objective: School and household lacked safe drinking water and thus school absenteeism rates were high among students with poor water quality. So we assessed fecal contamination of drinking water in households of students with high illness absenteeism ...
Bhadange, DG, Shirsat, SD, Tambekar, DH
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