Effects of temperature on the degradation pathway of domestic sewage in upflow anaerobic sludge blanked reactor

To understand the anaerobic degradation pathway of domestic sewage,three lab-scale upflow anaerobic sludge blanked reactors (UASB) were employed to study the degradation pathway of different particle size and the effect of temperature on this process.Under the operation conditions of the hydraulic retention time of 24 h,the MLVSS of approximate 11200 mg·L-1 and the water temperature at 10,15 and 20℃,the overall degradation pathway of soluble fraction was characterized according to zero-order kinetics.As for the colloidal fraction (between 0.45 and 4.5 μm),the degradation processes followed a first-order kinetic,and should firstly disintegrated into soluble fraction before finally degrading.In contrast,suspended solids (bigger than 4.5 μm) degraded to soluble and colloidal fractions according to first-order kinetics,and the colloidal fraction originating from suspended solids further degraded into soluble fraction which had the same degradation kinetics as the original soluble fraction.There existed the difference of temperature effect on different fraction degradation.Under the temperature at 20,15 and 10 ℃,the first-order rate constant of suspended solids depredating into collide was 4.97,3.01 and 1.01 d-1 respectively.Whereas the degradation of collide to soluble fraction was slightly affected by the temperature change.On the other hand,the zero-order degradation rate constant of soluble fraction was 0.26,0.18 g and 0.12 gCOD·gVSS-1d-1,respectively.

Drug-Excipient Interactions: Case Studies and Overview of Drug Degradation Pathways

The objective of the current research article is to provide a comprehensive review of excipients impact on the stability of the drug product and their implications during the product development. Recent developments in the understanding of the degradation pathways further impact methodologies used in the pharmaceutical industry for potential stability assessment. The formation of drug excipient adducts was very common based on the sensitive chemical moieties in the drugs and the excipients. The formation of the impurities was not limited to drug related impurities but there were several possibilities of the drug-excipient adduct formations as well as excipient impurities reaction with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Identification of drug degradation in presence of excipients/excipient impurities requires extensive knowledge and adequate analytical characterization data. Systematic literature review and understanding about the drug formulation process, give you a smooth platform in establishing the finished product in the drug market. This paper discusses mechanistic basis of known drug-excipient interactions with case studies and provides an overview of common underlying themes in solid, semisolid and parenteral dosage forms.

Catalytic ozonation of thymol in reverse osmosis concentrate with core/shell Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3 catalyst:Parameter optimization and degradation pathway

In this work, a novel catalyst of Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3 was prepared and the degradation of thymol in reverse osmosis concentrate using ozonation was explored. The operational parameters, such as ozone dosage(8–48 mg·min^(-1)),initial thymol concentration(20–100 mg·L^(-1)), initial pH value(3–11), and catalyst Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3dosage(0.2–1.0 g), were studied focusing on the thymol degradation and COD removal. The results indicated that the increase in ozone dosage, initial p H value, and Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Yb_2O_3dosage accelerated the thymol degradation and COD removal, while the increase in initial thymol concentration hampered the effect of ozonation. A pathway of thymol degradation by catalytic ozonation was proposed based on the intermediates detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer and ion chromatography. This paper can provide basic data and technical alternative for pollutant removal from reverse osmosis concentrate by ozonation.

Biodegradation pathway and mechanism of tri (2-chloropropyl) phosphate by Providencia rettgeri

Tri(2-chloropropyl)phosphate(TCPP)was an emerging contaminant of global concern because of its frequent occurrence,potential toxic effects,and persistence in the environment.Microbial degradation might be an efficient and safe removal method,but limited information was available.In this study,Providencia rettgeri was isolated from contaminated sediment and showed it could use TCPP as unique phosphorus source to promote growth,and decompose 34.7%of TCPP(1 mg/L)within 5 days.The microbial inoculation and the initial concentration of TCPP could affect the biodegradation efficient.Further study results indicated that TCPP decomposition by Providencia rettgeri was mainly via phosphoester bond hydrolysis,evidenced by the production of bis(2-chloropropyl)phosphate(C_(6)H_(13)Cl_(2)PO_(4))and mono-chloropropyl phosphate(C_(3)H_(8)ClPO_(4)).Both intracellular and extracellular enzymes could degrade TCPP,but intracellular degradation was dominant in the later reaction stage,and the presence of Cu^(2+) ions had a promoting effect.These findings developed novel insights into the potential mechanism of TCPP microbial degradation.

New insights into FeS/persulfate system for tetracycline elimination:Iron valence,homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions and degradation pathways

In this study,complete tetracycline(TTC)and above 50%of total organic carbon(TOC)were removed by Fe S/PS after 30 min under optimized conditions.Although free radicals and high-valent iron ions were identified to generate in the process,the apparent similarity between intermediate products of Fe S/PS,Fe/PS,and UV/PS systems demonstrated that the degradation of TTC was due to sulfate radicals(SO_(4)·^(-))and hydroxyl radicals(·OH).Based on the reaction between free radicals and organic matter,we speculated that TTC in the Fe S/PS system was decomposed and mineralized by dehydration,dehydrogenation,hydroxyl addition,demethylation,substitution,E-transfer,and ring-opening.Furthermore,a new understanding of Fe S-mediated PS activation based on stoichiometry and kinetic analysis showed that there were both homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions that occurred in the entire progress.However,due to the effect of p H on the dissolution of iron ions,the homogeneous reaction became the principal process with iron ions concentration exceeding 1.35 mg/L.This work provides a theoretical basis for the study of the degradation of TTC-containing wastewater by the iron-based advanced oxidation process.

Efficient removal of tetracycline by H_(2)O_(2) activated with iron-doped biochar: Performance, mechanism, and degradation pathways

In this study,novel iron-doped biochar(Fe-BC) was produced using a simple method,and it was used as an H_(2)O_(2)activator for tetracycline(TC) degradation.Generally,iron loading can improve the separation performance and reactivity of biochar(BC).In the Fe-BC/H_(2)O_(2)system,92% of the TC was removed within 30 min with the apparent rate constant(k_(obs)) of 0.155 min^(-1),which was 23.85 times that in the case of the BC/H_(2)O_(2)system(0.0065 min^(-1)).The effects of the H_(2)O_(2) and Fe-BC dosage,initial pH,and TC concentration on the TC removal were investigated.The radical quenching and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR) measurements demonstrated that the removal of TC using the Fe-BC/H_(2)O_(2)process involved both radical(^(*)OH and O_(2)^(-)) and non-radical pathways(^(1)O_(2) and electron transfer).In addition,the performance of the catalyst was also affected by the persistent free radicals(PFRs) and defective sites on the catalyst.Moreover,the degradation pathways of TC were proposed according to the intermediate products detected by LC-MS and the ecotoxicity of intermediates was evaluated.Finally,the Fe-BC/H_(2)O_(2)showed high resistance to inorganic anions and natural organic matter in aquatic environments.Overall,Fe-BC is expected to be an economic and highly efficient heterogeneous Fenton catalyst for removing the organic contaminants in wastewater.

Construction of high-efficient visible photoelectrocatalytic system for carbamazepine degradation:Kinetics,degradation pathway and mechanism

This study aimed to construct a photoelectrocatalytic(PEC)reaction system based on the self-made reduced TiO_(2) NTAs(r-TNAs)photoanode and activated carbon/Polytetrafluoroethylene(AC/PTFE)cathode.It would be observed clearly that the degradation rate constant of carbamazepine(CBZ)over r-TNAs(photoanode)-AC/PTFE(cathode)PEC system(0.04961 min^(-1))was even higher than that of r-TNAs(photoanode)-Pt(cathode)PEC system(0.04602 min^(-1))with the assistance of visible light irradiation and+0.4 V external potential.Besides,in order to obtain optimized conditions,the influence of key parameters such as pH value,electric current density and electrolyte concentration were studied.Most impo rtantly,photoelectrochemical(PECH)properties,reactive oxide species contribution.OH formation rate and CBZ degradation pathway were determined.The results illustrated that the excellent PEC degradation performance depended on the excellent photocatalytic property of r-TNAs photoanode and electron transfer prope rty of photoelectrodes in r-TNAs(photoanode)-AC/PTFE(cathode)PEC system.Therefo re,the study demonstrated that the r-TNAs(photoanode)-AC/PTFE(cathode)PEC system could be expected to replace metal-catalyzed cathodes depending on its excellent PEC performance activity and low cost as well as the reaction system possessed objective and practical application prospect.

Enhanced triallyl isocyanurate(TAIC)degradation through application of an 03/UV process:Performance optimization and degradation pathways

Triallyl isocyanurate(TAIC,C12H15N3O3)has featured in wastewater treatment as a refractory organic compound due to the significant production capability and negative environmental impact.TAIC degradation was enhanced when an ozone(O3)/ultraviolet(UV)process was applied compared with the application of an independent O3 process.Although 99%of TAIC could be degraded in 5 min during both processes,the O3/UV process had a 70%mineralization rate that was much higher than that of the independent O3 process(9%)in 30 min.Four possible degradation pathways were proposed based on the organic compounds of intermediate products identified during TAIC degradation through the application of independent 03 and O3/UV processes.pH impacted both the direct and indirect oxidation processes.Acidic and alkaline conditions preferred direct and indirect reactions respectively,with a pH of 9 achieving maximum Total Organic Carbon(TOC)removal.Both CO32-and HCO3-decreased TOC removal,however only CO32-negatively impacted TAIC degradation.Effects of Cl-as a radical scavenger became more marked only at high concentrations(over 500 mg/L Cl-).Particulate and suspended matter could hinder the transmission of ultraviolet light and reduce the production of HO·accordingly.

Degradation of neonicotinoids with different molecular structures in heterogeneous peroxymonosulfate activation system through different oxidation pathways

The elimination of neonicotinoids(NEOs)from water has been a research priority due to their threats to human health and ecosystems.In this study,we established the heterogeneous peroxymonosulfate(PMS)activation system using manganese catalyst(Mn NC)and cobalt catalyst(Co NC)to trigger the nonradical oxidation and synergistic oxidation pathway,respectively to remove NEOs.The results showed that the nonradical oxidation system exhibited superior NEOs degradation capability.The composition of organic pollutants in wastewater significantly impacted subsequent degradation processes.The charge distribution and reaction sites of various NEOs were analyzed using density functional theory(DFT)calculations,and it demonstrated the electron distribution and activity of NEOs were significantly influenced by the type and number of substituents.Nitro group(–NO_(2))and cyanide group(–C≡N)were identified as strong electron-withdrawing groups and prone to be attacked by negatively charged radicals.The transformation of NEOs was analyzed,and result showed that the C and N sites adjacent to the nitro group and cyanide group were more susceptible to oxidation attacks.S and N atoms,which possess strong electronegativity and high electron cloud density,were identified as key active sites in the degradation pathway.The outcomes of this study provide valuable guidance for the oriented regulation of oxidation pathways towards efficient removal of NEOs in water.

Photocatalytic degradation of enrofloxacin with CoAl-LDH mediated persulfate system:Efficiency evaluations and reaction pathways

Residual enrofloxacin(ENR)exposed in aqueous environments is challenging to the ecosphere.In this work,a layered double hydroxide CoAl-LDH was used to activate the common oxidizing agent persulfate(PS)for photodegradation of ENR,and the degradation pathways of ENR were scrutinized and elucidated.The results indicated that,under the optimal conditions obtained through orthogonal experiments,even though the degradation rate of ENR was as high as 97.72%,the removal of total organic carbon(TOC)from the system was only about 30%.Eleven probable reaction pathways were categorized,and thirty-one types of intermediates were identified in participating in the complex degradation process.The major products of ENR were P4(C_(17)H_(20)FN_(3)O_(3)),P22(C_(19)H_(22)FN_(3)O_(4)),P19(C_(17)H_(18)FN_(3)O_(3)),which are mainly derived from the cleavage of the piperazine groups and quinolone rings.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations of the Fukui index for ENR revealed that the two N atoms in the piperazine ring were the core reactive sites in triggering the degradation chains,which were sensitive for electrophilic attack by the dominant radicals(·OH and SO_(4)·^(-))generated from the composite PS-UV-CoAl-LDH system.

Isolation and characteristics of Arthrobacter sp.strain CW-1 for biodegradation of PAEs

Isolation of new bacterial strains and recognition of their metabolic activities are highly desirable for sustainability of natural ecosystems. Biodegradation of dimethyl phthalate （DMP） under anoxic conditions has been shown to occur as a series of sequential steps using strain CW-1 isolated from digested sludge of Sibao Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hangzhou, China. The microbial colony on LB medium was yellowish, 3-5 mm in diameter, convex in the center, and embedded in mucous externally. The individual cells of strain CW-1 are irregular rods, measuring （0.6-0.7）×（0.9-1.0） pm, V-shaped, with clubbed ends, Gram positive and without any filaments. 16S rDNA （ 1438 bp） sequence analysis showed that the strain was related to Arthrobacter sp. CW-1 and can degrade PAEs utilizing nitrate as electron acceptor, but cannot mineralize DMP completely. The degradation pathway was recommended as： dimethyl phthalate （DMP）→monomethyl phthalate （MMP）--,phthalic acid （PA）. DMP biodegradation was a first order reaction with degradation rate constant of 0.3033 d 1 and half-life 2.25 d. The DMP conversion to PA by CW-1 could be described by using sequential kinetic model.

Intensification of levofloxacin sono-degradation in a US/H_2O_2 system with Fe_3O_4 magnetic nanoparticles

Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) were synthesised, characterised, and used as a peroxidase mimetic to accelerate levofloxacin sono-degradation in an ultrasound(US)/H2O2 system. The Fe3O4 MNPs were in nanometre scale with an average diameter of approximately 12 to 18 nm. The introduction of Fe3O4 MNPs increased levofloxacin sono-degradation in the US/H2O2 system. Experimental parameters, such as Fe3O4 MNP dose, initial solution p H, and H2O2 concentration, were investigated by a one-factor-at-a-time approach. The results showed that Fe3O4 MNPs enhanced levofloxacin removal in the p H range from 4.0 to 9.0. Levofloxacin removal ratio increased with Fe3O4 MNP dose up to 1.0 g·L-1and with H2O2 concentration until reaching the maximum. Moreover, three main intermediate compounds were identified by HPLC with electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry, and a possible degradation pathway was proposed. This study suggests that combination of H2O2, Fe3O4 MNPs and US is a good way to improve the degradation efficiency of antibiotics.

Degradation of acephate using combined ultrasonic and ozonation method

The degradation of acephate in aqueous solutions was investigated with the ultrasonic and ozonation methods, as well as a combination of both. An experimental facility was designed and operation parameters such as the ultrasonic power, temperature, and gas flow rate were strictly controlled at constant levels. The frequency of the ultrasonic wave was 160 kHz. The ultraviolet-visible （UV-Vis） spectroscopic and Raman spectroscopic techniques were used in the experiment. The UV-Vis spectroscopic results show that ultrasonication and ozonation have a syn- ergistic effect in the combined system. The degradation efficiency of acephate increases from 60.6% to 87.6% after the solution is irradiated by a 160 kHz ultrasonic wave for 60 min in the ozonation process, and it is higher with the combined method than the sum of the separated ultrasonic and ozonation methods. Raman spectra studies show that degradation via the combined ultrasonic/ozonation method is more thorough than photocatalysis. The oxidability of nitrogen atoms is promoted under ultrasonic waves. Changes of the inorganic ions and degradation pathway during the degradation process were investigated in this study. Most final products are innocuous to the environment.

Degradation of nitrobenzene-containing wastewater by sequential nanoscale zero valent iron-persulfate process

As nitrobenzene(NB)is structurally stable and difficult to degrade due to the presence of an electron withdrawing group(nitro group).The sequential nanoscale zero valent iron-persulfate(NZVI-Na_(2)S_(2)O_(8))process was proposed in this study for the degradation NB-containing wastewater.The results showed that the NB degradation efficiency and the total organic carbon removal efficiency in the sequential NZVINa_(2)S_(2)O_(8)process were 100%and 49.25%,respectively,at a NB concentration of 200 mg L^(-1),a NZVI concentration of 0.75 g L^(-1),a Na_(2)S_(2)O_(8)concentration of 26.8 mmol L^(-1),an initial pH of 5,and a reaction time of 30 min,which were higher than those(88.53%and 35.24%,respectively)obtained in the NZVI/Na_(2)S_(2)O_(8)process.Sulfate radicals(SO_(4)·-)and hydroxyl radicals(·OH)generated in the reaction were identified directly by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and indirectly by radical capture experiments,and it was shown that both SO_(4)^(·-)and·OH played a major role in the sequential NZVI-Na_(2)S_(2)O_(8)process.The possible pathways involved in the reduction of NB to aniline(AN)and the further oxidative degradation of AN were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

LC,MS^n and LC-MS/MS studies for the characterization of degradation products of amlodipine

In the present study,comprehensive stress testing of amlodipine（AM） was carried out according to International Conference on Harmonization（ICH） Q1A（R2） guideline.AM was subjected to acidic,neutral and alkaline hydrolysis,oxidation,photolysis and thermal stress conditions.The drug showed instability in acidic and alkaline conditions,while it remained stable to neutral,oxidative,light and thermal stress.A total of nine degradation products（DPs） were formed from AM.which could be separated by the developed gradient LC method on a C18 column.The products formed under various stress conditions were investigated by LC-MS/MS analysis.The previously developed LC method was suitably modified for LC-MS/MS studies by replacing phosphate buffer with ammonium acetate buffer of the same concentration（pH 5.0）.A complete fragmentation pathway of the drug was first established to characterize all the degradation products using LC-MS/MS and multi-stage mass（MS^n） fragmentation studies.The obtained mass values were used to study elemental compositions,and the total information helped with the identification of DPs.along with its degradation pathway.

Degradation of Acid Orange 7 Dye in Two Hybrid Plasma Discharge Reactors

To get an optimized pulsed electrical plasma discharge reactor and to increase the energy utilization efficiency in the removal of pollutants, two hybrid plasma discharge reactors were designed and optimized. The reactors were compared via the discharge characteristics, energy transfer efficiency, the yields of the active species and the energy utilization in dye wastewater degradation. The results showed that under the same AC input power, the characteristics of the discharge waveform of the point-to-plate reactor were better. Under the same AC input power, the two reactors both had almost the same peak voltage of 22 kV. The peak current of the point-to-plate reactor was 146 A, while that of the wire-to-cylinder reactor was only 48.8 A. The peak powers of the point-to-plate reactor and the wire-to-cylinder reactor were 1.38 MW and 1.01 MW, respectively. The energy per pulse of the point-to-plate reactor was 0.2221 J, which was about 29.4% higher than that of the wire-to-cylinder reactor （0.1716 J）. To remove 50% Acid Orange 7 （AO7）, the energy utilizations of the point-to-plate reactor and the wire- to-cylinder reactor were 1.02×10^-9 mol/L and 0.61×10^-9 mol/L, respectively. In the point-to- plate reactor, the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in pure water was 3.6 mmol/L after 40 min of discharge, which was higher than that of the wire-to-cylinder reactor （2.5 mmol/L）. The concentration of liquid phase ozone in the point-to-plate reactor （5.7×10^-2 mmol/L） was about 26.7% higher than that in the wire-to-cylinder reactor （4.5×10^-2 mmol/L）. The analysis results of the variance showed that the type of reactor and reaction time had significant impacts on the yields of the hydrogen peroxide and ozone. The main degradation intermediates of AO7 identified by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry （GCMS） were acetic acid, maleic anhydride, p- benzoquinone, phenol, benzoic acid, phthalic anhydride, coumarin and 2-naphthol. Proposed degradation pathways were elucidated in light of the analyzed degradation products.

Germplasm Resources,Genes and Perspective for Aromatic Rice

Aromatic rice is considered an important commodity in the global market because of its strong aroma and eating and cooking quality.Asian countries,such as India and Pakistan,are the leading traders of Basmati rice,whereas Thailand is the major supplier of Jasmine rice in the international market.The strong aroma of rice is associated with more than 300 volatile compounds,among which 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline(2-AP)is the principal component.2-AP is a phenotypic expression of spontaneous mutations in the recessive gene OsBadh2 or Badh2.The present review focuses on the origin,evolution and diversity of genetic resources of aromatic rice available worldwide.A brief discussion is presented on the genes responsible for quality traits along with details of their molecular genetics.This compilation and discussion will be useful for future breeding programs and the biofortification of quality traits of aromatic rice to ensure food security and nutritional need.

Bio-capped and green synthesis of ZnO/g-C_(3)N_(4) nanocomposites and its improved antibiotic and photocatalytic activities: An exceptional approach towards environmental remediation

In this research study, we have synthesized the bio-capped ZnO/g-C_(3)N_(4) nanocomposites by employing lemon juice(Citrus limon) as a stabilizer and mediator. Fruitfully, lemon juice which contains various acidic functional groups and citric acid has the capability to block the surface of g-C_(3)N_(4) from chemical reactivity and activated the surface of g-C_(3)N_(4) for various reactions. Consequently, the agglomeration behavior and controlled shape of g-C_(3)N_(4) has also been achieved. Our experimental results i.e. XRD,TEM, HRTEM, PL, FS, XPS, and PEC have confirmed that the lemon juice mediated and green g-C_(3)N_(4)(L-CN) have good performances and remarkable visible light photocatalytic activities as compared to the chemically synthesized g-C_(3)N_(4)(CN). Furthermore, the small surface area and low charge separation of g-C_(3)N_(4) is upgraded by coupling with Zn O nanoparticles. It is proved that the coupling of Zn O worked as a facilitator and photoelectron modulator to enhance the charge separation of g-C_(3)N_(4). Compared to pristine lemon-mediated green g-C_(3)N_(4)(L-CN), the most active sample 5Zn O/L-CN showed ~ 5-fold improvement in activities for ciprofloxacin(CIP) and methylene blue(MB) degradation. More specifically,the mineralization process and degradation pathways, and the mineralization process of ciprofloxacin(CIP) and methylene blue(MB) are suggested. Finally, our present novel research work will provide new access to synthesize the eco-friendly and bio-caped green g-C_(3)N_(4)nanomaterials and their employment for pollutants degradation and environmental purification.

Glutamicibacter nicotianae AT6:A new strain for the efficient biodegradation of tilmicosin

The degradation of tilmicosin(TLM),a semi-synthetic 16-membered macrolide antibiotic,has been receiving increasing attention.Conventionally,there are three tilmicosin degradation methods,and among them microbial degradation is considered the best due to its high efficiency,eco-friendliness,and low cost.Coincidently,we found a new strain,Glutamicibacter nicotianae sp.AT6,capable of degrading high-concentration TLM at 100 mg/L with a 97%removal efficiency.The role of tryptone was as well investigated,and the results revealed that the loading of tryptone had a significant influence on TLM removals.The toxicity assessment indicated that strain AT6 could efficiently convert TLM into less-toxic substances.Based on the identified intermediates,the degradation of TLM by AT6 processing through two distinct pathways was then proposed.

Constructing Ce-Mn/Al_(2)O_(3)with different active components for low temperature catalytic degradation of chlorobenzene in soil

Soil remediation containing numerous organic contaminants is of great significance to ecological environment.Herein,the synergetic effects of Ce-Mn/Al_(2)O_(3)with different active components on catalytic thermal desorption of chlorobenzene in soil were investigated.The optimized Ce-Mn/Al_(2)O_(3)drastically enhance the desorption efficiency of chlorobenzene,and the corresponding conversion reaches 100%within 1 h at a low temperature of 120℃.The superior performance is ascribed to the formation of Ce-Mn solid solution during the calcination process,resulting in a certain lattice change to the generation of abundant oxygen vacancies and acidic sites.Combining with the analysis of in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry,the final products of chlorobenzene are decomposed into CO_(2),H_(2)O,Cl_(2)and HCl.This work sheds light on the rational design of highly-active catalysts for practical applications of sustainable soil remediation.