Oxidation of emerging organic contaminants by in-situ H_(2)O_(2) fenton system

The existence and risk of emerging organic contaminants(EOCs)have been under consideration and paid much effort to degrade these pollutants.Fenton system is one of the most widely used technologies to solve this problem.The original Fenton system relies on the hydroxyl radicals produced by Fe(Ⅱ)/H_(2)O_(2) to oxidize the organic contaminants.However,the application of the Fenton system is limited by its low iron cycling efficiency and the high risks of hydrogen peroxide transportation and storage.The introduction of external energy(including light and electricity etc.)can effectively promote the Fe(Ⅲ)/Fe(Ⅱ)cycle and the reduction of oxygen to produce hydrogen peroxide in situ.This review introduces three in-situ Fenton systems,which are electro-Fenton,Photo-Fenton,and chemical reaction.The mechanism,influencing factors,and catalysts of these three in-situ Fenton systems in degrading EOCs are discussed systematically.This review strengthens the understanding of Fenton and in-situ Fenton systems in degradation,offering further insight into the real application of the in-situ Fenton system in the removal of EOCs.

Microbial Degradation of Organic Contaminants in Streambed/Floodplain Sediments in Passaic River—New Jersey Area

This paper is intended to explore soil organic matter and carbon isotope fractionation at three locations of the Passaic River to determine if microbial degradation of organic contaminants in soil is correlated to the surrounding physical environment. Microbial degradation of organic contaminants is important for the detoxification of toxic substances thereby minimizing stagnation in the environment and accumulating in the food chain. Since organic contaminants are not easily dissolved in water, they will penetrate sediment and end up enriching the adjacent soil. The hypothesis that we are testing is microbial activity and carbon isotope fractionation will be greater in preserved soils than urban soils. The reason why this is expected to be the case is the expectation of higher microbial activity in preserved environments due to less exposure to pollutants, better soil structure, higher organic matter content, and more favorable conditions for microbial growth. This is contrasted with urban soils, which are impacted by pollutants and disturbances, potentially inhibiting microbial activity. We wish to collect soil samples adjacent to the Passaic River at a pristine location, Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge, a suburban location, Goffle Brook Park, Hawthorne NJ, and an urban location, Paterson NJ. These soil samples will be weighed for soil organic matter (SOM) and weighed for isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) to test organic carbon isotopes. High SOM and δ13C depletion activity indicate microbial growth based on the characteristics of the soil horizon rather than the location of the soil sample which results in degradation of organic compounds.

Emerging Organic Contaminants in Chinese Surface Water:Identification of Priority Pollutants

The occurrence and impacts of emerging organic contaminants(EOCs)in the aquatic environment have gained widespread attention over the past two decades.Due to large number of potential contaminants,monitoring campaigns,treatment plants,and proposed regulations should preferentially focus on specific pollutants with the highest potential for ecological and human health effects.In the present study,a multi-criteria screening approach based on hazard and exposure potentials was developed for prioritization of 405 unregulated EOCs already present in Chinese surface water.Hazard potential,exposure potential,and risk quotients for ecological and human health effects were quantitatively analyzed and used to screen contaminants.The hazard potential was defined by contaminant persistence,bioaccumulation,ecotoxicity,and human health effects;similarly,the exposure potential was a function of contaminant concentration and detection frequency.In total,123 compounds passed the preselection process,which involved a priority index equal to the normalized hazard potential multiplied by the normalized exposure potential.Based on the prioritization scheme,11 compounds were identified as top-priority,and 37 chemicals were defined as high-priority.The results obtained by the priority index were compared with four other prioritization schemes based on exposure potential,hazard potential,or risk quotients for ecological effects or human health.The priority index effectively captured and integrated the results from the more simplistic prioritization schemes.Based on identified data gaps,four uncertainty categories were classified to recommend:①regular monitoring,derivation of environmental quality standards,and development of control strategies;②increased monitoring;③fortified hazard assessment;and④increased efforts to collect occurrence and toxicity data.Overall,20 pollutants were recommended as priority EOCs.The prioritized list of contaminants provides the necessary information for authoritative regulations to monitor,control,evaluate,and manage the risks of environmentally-relevant EOCs in Chinese surface water.

Construction of MoFs-based nanocomposite membranes for emerging organic contaminants abatement in water

Presence of emerging organic contaminants(EOCs)in water is one of the major threats to water safety.In recent decades,an increasing number of studies have investigated new approaches for their effective removal.Among them,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)have_attracted increasing attention since their first development thanks to their tunable metal nodes and versatile,functional linkers.However,whether or not MOFs have a promising future for practical application in emerging contaminants-containing wastewater is debatabie.This review summarizes recent studies about the removal of EOCs using MOFs-related material.The synthesis strategies of both MOF particles and composites,including thin-film nanocomposite and mixed matrix membranes,are criticaily reviewed,as well as various characterization technologies.The application of the MOF-based composite membranes in adsorption,separation(nanofiltration and ultrafiltration),and catalytic degradation are discussed.Overall,literature survey shows that MOFs-based composite could play a crucial role in eliminating EOCs in the future.In particular,modified membranes that realize separation and degradation might be the most promising materials for such application.

Biochar-based materials and their applications in removal of organic contaminants from wastewater:state-of-the-art review

As a class of famous carbon materials,biochars(BCs)and their derivative materials with excellent physicochemical properties and diversified functionalities present great potential in wastewater treatment fields.This review focuses on the latest development in reported biochar-based materials as superior adsorbents or catalysts for removing harmful organic contaminants from wastewater.The construction and properties of biochar-based materials are briefly introduced at the beginning.As one of the major factors affecting the properties of BCs,the wide diversity of feedstocks,such as agricultural and forest residues,industrial by-products as well as municipal wastes,endows BCs different chemical compositions and structures.Woody and herbaceous BCs usually have higher carbon contents,larger surface areas and strong aromaticity,which is in favor of the organic contaminant removal.Driven by the desire of more cost-effective materials,several types of biochar-based hybrid materials,such as magnetic BC composites(MBC),nanometal/nanometallic oxides/hydroxide BC composites and layered nanomaterial-coated BCs,as well as physically/chemically activated BCs,have also been developed.With the help of foreign materials,these types of hybrid BCs have excellent capacities to remove a wide range of organic contaminants,including organic dyestuff,phenols and chemical intermediates,as well as pharmaceutically active compounds,from aquatic solutions.Depending on the different types of biochar-based materials,organic contaminants can be removed by different mechanisms,such as physical adsorption,electrostatic interaction,π-πinteraction and Fenton process,as well as photocatalytic degradation.In summary,the low cost,tunable surface chemistry and excellent physical-chemical properties of BCs allow it to be a potential material in organic contaminant removal.The combination of BCs with foreign materials endows BCs more functionalities and broader development opportunities.Considering the urgent demand of practical wastewater treatment,we hope more researches will focus on the applications and commercialization of biochar-based materials.

Engineering carbon nanocatalysts towards efficient degradation of emerging organic contaminants via persulfate activation:A review

The engineering of carbon nanocatalysts for the persulfate activated elimination of emerging organic contaminants(EOCs)demonstrates promising potential compared with metal-based counterparts due to their unique advantage of high stability and low toxicity.The early reviews introduced the theoretical background of persulfate activation together with a detailed summary of different mechanisms responsible for degradation of EOCs.To further unify the state of knowledge,identify the research gaps,and prompt new research in this area,we present a thorough review on current trends in research on metal-free carbon nanocatalysts(e.g.,0D nanodiamond,1D carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers,2D graphene and graphitic carbon nitride,and 3D carbon nanocatalysts),with emphasis on their applications in persulfate activation and EOCs decontamination.We also discuss the current challenges and future perspectives in practically relevant applications.Last,we highlight that the development of sustainable carbon nanocatalysts/persulfate systems lies at the interface of multiple disciplines,which calls for future in-depth interdisciplinary collaborations.

Coaxial Fe_(2)O_(3)/TiO_(2)nanotubes for enhanced photo-Fenton degradation of electron-deficient organic contaminant

Coaxial Fe_(2)O_(3)/TiO_(2)nanotubes(Fe_(2)O_(3)/TiO_(2)NTs)were prepared by two anodic oxidation processes.The synthesized Fe_(2)O_(3)/TiO_(2)NTs catalysts showed high photocatalytic activity in heterogeneous photo-Fenton system.With the help of Fe_(2)O_(3)/TiO_(2)NTs,4-nitrophenol(10 mg·L^(-1),50 ml),a typical electron-deficient organic contaminant,can be completely removed by adding only0.4 mmol·L^(-1)of H_(2)O_(2)under irradiation.Investigation results clarify that the calculated position of Fe_(2)O_(3)/TiO_(2)NTs valence band is at 2.944 eV,its potential is higher than the potential of OH~-/·OH(2.800 eV),thereby ensuring the generation of·OH.Meanwhile,the transformation of photogenerated electrons from the conduction band of TiO_(2)to Fe_(2)O_(3)accelerates the reduction of Fe^(3+)to Fe^(2+).The unstable Fe^(2+)can be oxidized by H_(2)O_(2)to produce high yields of·OH.Therefore,both the coaxial heterojunction and fast Fe^(2+)/Fe^(3+)conversion provide abundant·OH to effective attack the electron-deficient benzene ring passivated by the nitro group.Thus,surface-catalyzed degradation of 4-nitrophenol can be carried out step by step.This work contributes a detailed understanding of charge transfer in semiconductor composites and degradation of organic contaminants.

Self-powered electrochemical system by combining Fenton reaction and active chlorine geheration for organic contaminant treatment

Environmental deterioration,especially water pollution,is widely dispersed and could affect the quality of people's life at large.Though the sewage treatment plants are constructed to meet the demands of cities,distributed treatment units are still in request for the supplementary of centralized purification beyond the range of plants.Electrochemical degradation can reduce organic pollution to some degree,but it has to be powered.Triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)is a newly-invented technology for low-frequency mechanical energy harvesting.Here,by integrating a rotary TENG(R-TENG)as electric power source with an electrochemical cell containing a modified graphite felt cathode for hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)along with hydroxyl radical(·OH)generation by Fenton reaction and a platinum sheet anode for active chlorine generation,a self-powered electrochemical system(SPECS)was constructed.Under the driven of mechanical energy or wind flow,such SPECS can efficiently degrade dyes after power management in neutral condition without any O2 aeration.This work not only provides a guideline for optimizing self-powered electrochemical reaction,but also displays a strategy based on the conversion from distributed mechanical energy to chemical energy for environmental remediation.

Hierarchical porous metal-organic frameworks/polymer microparticles for enhanced catalytic degradation of organic contaminants

This work reports on a simple microfluidic strategy to controllably fabricate uniform polymeric microparticles containing hierarchical porous structures integrated with highly accessible catalytic metal organic frameworks for efficient degradation of organic contaminants.Monodisperse(W1/O)/W2 emulsion droplets generated from microfluidics are used as templates for the microparticle synthesis.The emulsion droplets contain tiny water microdroplets from homogenization and water nanodroplets from diffusion-induced swollen micelles as the dual pore-forming templates,and Fe-based metal-organic framework nanorods as the nanocatalysts.The obtained microparticles possess interconnected hierarchical porous structures decorated with highly accessible Fe-based metal-organic framework nanorods for enhanced degradation of organic contaminants via a heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction.Such a degradation performance is highlighted by using these microparticles for efficient degradation of rhodamine B in hydrogen peroxide solution.This work provides a simple and general strategy to flexibly combine hierarchical porous structures and catalytic metal-organic frameworks to engineer advanced microparticles for water decontamination.

Efficient elimination of organic contaminants with novel and stable zeolite@MOF layer adsorbents

Many metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)trapped in water exhibit instability and small-particle agglomeration issues,which unquestionably constrain their potential applications,such as the capture of organic contaminants(OCs).In this study,four types of micron-sized MOFs(Zn/Cu-BTC,MOF-5,ZIF-8,and UiO-66)were grown within a zeolite-13X support to form millimeter-sized zeolite-13X@MOF composites for the elimination of benzothiophene,methyl orange,and tetracycline from the liquid phase by dynamic adsorption in a column.We observed that the 13X@Zn/Cu-BTC exhibited extraordinarily high OC capture capacities as a result of the Zn^(2+) and Cu^(2+) combinative effects of the acid-base interaction.Remarkably,the 13X@UiO-66 preserved its structural integrity when immersed in water for 15 days,in contact with boiling water for 12 h,and in both strong acidic and basic aqueous media.Moreover,the OC capture abilities of the 13X@UiO-66 only underwent a slight change after the fifth round.This work provides new method for the design of desirable millimeter-sized zeolite@MOFs,thereby advancing their practical application for OC capture.

Peroxymonosulfate enhanced photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of organic contaminants and simultaneously cathodic recycling of silver

Degradation of organic contaminants with simultaneous recycling of Ag+from silvercontaining organic wastewater such as photographic effluents is desired. Although photoelectrocatalysis(PEC) technology is a good candidate for this type of wastewater, its reaction kinetics still needs to be improved. Herein, peroxymonosulfate(PMS) was employed to enhance the PEC kinetics for oxidation of phenol(PhOH) at the anode and reduction of Ag^(+) at the cathode. The degradation efficiency of phenol(PhOH, 0.1 mmol/L) was increased from 42.8% to 96.9% by adding 5 mmol/L PMS at a potential of 0.25 V. Meanwhile, the Ag(by wt%)deposited on the cathode was 28.1%(Ag_(2)O) in PEC process, while that of Ag(by wt%) was 69.7%(Ag^(0)) by adding PMS. According to the electrochemistry analysis, PMS, as photoelectrons acceptor, enhances the separation efficiency of charges and the direct hoxidation of Ph OH at the photoanode. Meantime, the increasing cathode potential avoided Hevolution and strongly alkaline at the surface of cathode, thus enabling the deposition of Ag+in the form of metallic silver with the help of PMS. In addition, PMS combined with PEC process was effective in treating photographic effluents.

Sustainable wood-based nanotechnologies for photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants in aquatic environment

Wood-based nanotechnologies have received much attention in the area of photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants in aquatic environment in recent years,because of the high abundance and renewability of wood as well as the high reaction activity and unique structural features of these materials.Herein,we present a comprehensive review of the current research activities centering on the development of wood-based nanocatalysts for photodegradation of organic pollutants.This review begins with a brief introduction of the development of photocatalysts and hierarchical structure of wood.The review then focuses on strategies of designing novel photocatalysts based on wood or its recombinants(such as 1D fiber,2D films and 3D porous gels)using advanced nanotechnology including sol-gel method,hydrothermal method,magnetron sputtering method,dipping method and so on.Next,we highlight typical approaches that improve the photocatalytic property,including metal element doping,morphology control and semiconductor coupling.Also,the structure-activity relationship of photocatalysts is emphasized.Finally,a brief summary and prospect of wood-derived photocatalysts is provided.

Enhanced utilization efficiency of peroxymonosulfate via water vortex-driven piezo-activation for removing organic contaminants from water

The efficient activation and utilization of peroxymonosulfate(PMS)in PMS-based advanced oxidation processes is a high-priority target for the removal of organic contaminants.This work introduces a water vortex-driven piezoelectric effect from few-odd-layered MoS_(2)into the PMS activation to remove benzotriazole(BTR)and other organic contaminants from the water.Approximately 91.1%of BTR can be removed by the MoS_(2)piezo-activated PMS process with a reaction rate constant of 0.428 min
1,which is 2.09 times faster than the sum of the individual MoS_(2),water vortex,and piezocatalysis rates.Meanwhile,the PMS utilization efficiency reached 0.0147 in the water vortex-driven piezo-activation system,which is 3.97 times that of the sum from the vortex/PMS and MoS_(2)/PMS systems.These results demonstrate that the presence of MoS_(2)under a water vortex can trigger a piezoelectric potential and generate abundant free electrons to activate PMS to generate various active species for degradation of organic contaminants.

Anaerobic degradation of xenobiotic organic contaminants(XOCs):The role of electron flow and potential enhancing strategies

In groundwater,deep soil layer,sediment,the widespread of xenobiotic organic contaminants(XOCs)have been leading to the concern of human health and eco-environment safety,which calls for a better understanding on the fate and remediation of XOCs in anoxic matrices.In the absence of oxygen,bacteria utilize various oxidized substances,e.g.nitrate,sulphate,metallic(hydr)oxides,humic substance,as terminal electron acceptors(TEAs)to fuel anaerobic XOCs degradation.Although there have been increasing anaerobic biodegradation studies focusing on species identification,degrading pathways,community dynamics,systematic reviews on the underlying mechanism of anaerobic contaminants removal from the perspective of electron flow are limited.In this review,we provide the insight on anaerobic biodegradation from electrons aspect-electron production,transport,and consumption.The mechanism of the coupling between TEAs reduction and pollutants degradation is deconstructed in the level of community,pure culture,and cellular biochemistry.Hereby,relevant strategies to promote anaerobic biodegradation are proposed for guiding to an efficient XOCs bioremediation.

Potential risks of organic contaminated soil after persulfate remediation:Harmful gaseous sulfur release

Persulfate is considered a convenient and efficient remediation agent for organic contaminated soil.However,the potential risk of sulfur into the soil remediation by persulfate remains ignored.In this study,glass bottles with different persulfate dosages and groundwater tables were set up to simulate persulfate remediation of organic pollutants(aniline).The results found sulfate to be the main end-product(83.0%–99.5%)of persulfate remediation after10 days.Moreover,H_(2)S accounted for 93.4%–99.4%of sulfur reduction end-products,suggesting that H_(2)S was the final fate of sulfur.H_(2)S was released rapidly after one to three days at a maximum concentration of 33.0 ppm,which is sufficient to make a person uncomfortable.According to the fitted curve results,H_(2)S concentration decreased to a safe concentration(0.15 ppm)after 20–85 days.Meanwhile,the maximum concentration of methanethiol reached 0.6 ppm.These results indicated that secondary pollution from persulfate remediation could release harmful gases over a long time.Therefore,persulfate should be used more carefully as a remediation agent for soil contamination.

Influence of dissolved organic carbon on multimedia distribution and toxicity of fipronil and its transformation products in lotic waterways

Environmental fate and ecological impacts of fipronil and its transformation products(FIPs)in aquatic environment have caused worldwide attention,however,the influence of dissolved organic carbon(DOC)on multimedia distribution,bioavailability,and toxicity of FIPs in field waterways was largely unknown.Here,we collected 11 companion water and sediment samples along a lotic stream in Guangzhou,South China.FIPs were ubiquitous with total water concentrations ranging from 1.22 to 43.2 ng/L(14.8±12.9 ng/L)and fipronil sulfone was predominant in both water and sediment.More than 70%of FIPs in aqueous phase were bound to DOC and the KDOC values of FIPs were approximately 1–2 orders of magnitude higher than K_(d-s)/K_(OC),emphasizing the significance of DOC in phase partitioning and transport of FIPs in aquatic environment.Water and sediment samples were more toxic to Chironomus dilutus than Hyallela azteca,and FIPs(especially fipronil sulfone)pronouncedly contributed toxicity to C.dilutus.Toxic units(TU)based on freely dissolved concentrations in water determined by solid phase microextraction significantly improved toxicity estimation of FIPs to the invertebrates compared to TUs based on aqueous concentrations.The present study highlights the significance of DOC association on fate and ecological risk of hydrophobic insecticides in lotic ecosystem.

The mechanism study of low-pressure air plasma cleaning on large-aperture optical surface unraveled by experiment and reactive molecular dynamics simulation

Low-pressure air plasma cleaning is an effective method for removing organic contaminants on large-aperture optical components in situ in the inertial confinement fusion facility.Chemical reactions play a significant role in plasma cleaning,which is a complex process involving abundant bond cleavage and species generation.In this work,experiments and reactive molecular dynamics simulations were carried out to unravel the reaction mechanism between the benchmark organic contaminants of dibutyl phthalate and air plasma.The optical emission spectroscopy was used to study the overall evolution behaviors of excited molecular species and radical signals from air plasma as a reference to simulations.Detailed reaction pathways were revealed and characterized,and specific intermediate radicals and products were analyzed during experiments and simulation.The reactive species in the air plasma,such as O,HO_(2)and O_(3)radicals,played a crucial role in cleaving organic molecular structures.Together,our findings provide an atomic-level understanding of complex reaction processes of low-pressure air plasma cleaning mechanisms and are essential for its application in industrial plasma cleaning.

Activation of peracetic acid by metal-organic frameworks(ZIF-67)for efficient degradation of sulfachloropyridazine

Peracetic acid(PAA)-based system is becoming an emerging advanced oxidation process(AOP)for effective removal of organic contaminants from water.Various approaches have been tested to activate PAA,while no previous researches reported the application of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)materials for PAA activation.In this study,zeolitic imidazole framework(ZIF)-67,a representative MOFs,was facile synthesized via direct-mixing method at room temperature,and tested for PAA activation and sulfachloropyridazine(SCP)degradation.The as-synthesized ZIF-67 exhibited excellent performance for PAA activation and SCP degradation with 100%of SCP degraded within 3 min,owing to the specific MOFs structure and abundant Co^(2+) sites.The pseudo-first-order kinetic model was applied to fit the kinetic data,with rate constant k_(1) of ZIF-67 activated PAA system 34.2 and 156.5 times higher than those of conventional Co_(3)O_(4)activated PAA and direct oxidation by PAA.Radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)analysis indicated that CH_(3)C(O)OO^(·)played a major role in this PAA activation system.Then,the Fukui index based on density functional theory(DFT)calculation was used to predict the possible reaction sites of SCP for electrophilic attack by CH_(3)C(O)OO^(·).In addition,the degradation pathway of SCP was proposed based on Fukui index values and intermediates detection,which mainly included the S-N bond cleavage and SO_(2)extrusion and followed by further oxidation,dechlorination,and hydroxylation.Therefore,ZIF-67 activated PAA is a novel strategy and holds strong potential for the removal of emerging organic contaminants(EOCs)from water.

Highly efficient degradation of emerging contaminants by magnetic CuO@Fe_(x)O_(y) derived from natural mackinawite(FeS) in the presence of peroxymonosulfate

In this study,natural mackinawite (Fe S),a chalcophilic mineral,was utilized to prepare iron/copper bimetallic oxides (Cu^(O)@Fe_(x)O_(y)) by displacement plating and calcination process.Various characterization methods prove that Cu;is successfully coated on the surface of Fe S,which were further oxidized to Cu^(O),Fe_(3)O_(4)and/or Fe_(2)O_(3)during calcination process,respectively.Cu^(O)@Fe_(x)O_(y)performed highly efficient capacity to activate PMS for the degradation of various emerging pollutants including sulfamethoxazole(SMX),carbamazepine (CBZ),bisphenol A (BPA),2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) and diclofenac (DCF) in aqueous solution.Complete removal of the above pollutants was observed after 8 min of Cu^(O)@Fe_(x)O_(y)/PMS treatment.Taking SMX as an example,the key parameters including Cu^(O)@Fe_(x)O_(y)dosage,PMS dosage and initial p H were optimized.The results show that the catalytic system can be worked in a wide p H range (3.0-9.0).The quenching experiments and electron spin resonance (ESR) test demonstrated that the main reactive oxygen species in Cu^(O)@Fe_(x)O_(y)/PMS system were hydroxyl radicals (^(·)OH) and sulfate radicals(SO_(4)^(·ˉ)),and SO_(4)^(·ˉ)was the primary reactive species.Besides,the influence of coexisting anions (i.e.,Cl^(ˉ),NO_(3)^(ˉ),HCO_(3)^(ˉ)and H_(2)PO_(4)^(ˉ)) for the degradation of SMX was explored.Cu^(O)@Fe_(x)O_(y)/PMS system can maintain good catalytic activity and reusability in different water bodies and long-term running.This work provided a green strategy to fabricate the efficient catalyst in PMS-based advanced oxidation processes.

Remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with organic chemicals using stabilized nanoparticles: Lessons from the past two decades

Due to improved soil deliverability and high reactivity,stabilized nanoparticles have been studied for nearly two decades for in situ remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with organic pollutants.While large amounts of bench-and field-scale experimental data have demonstrated the potential of the innovative technology,extensive research results have also unveiled various merits and constraints associated different soil characteristics,types of nanoparticles and particle stabilization techniques.Overall,this work aims to critically overview the fundamental principles on particle stabilization,and the evolution and some recent developments of stabilized nanoparticles for degradation of organic contaminants in soil and groundwater.The specific objectives are to:1)overview fundamental mechanisms in nanoparticle stabilization;2)summarize key applications of stabilized nanoparticles for in situ remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated by legacy and emerging organic chemicals;3)update the latest knowledge on the transport and fate of stabilized nanoparticles;4)examine the merits and constraints of stabilized nanoparticles in environmental remediation applications;and 5)identify the knowledge gaps and furore research needs pertaining to stabilized nanoparticles for remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater.Per instructions of this invited special issue,this review is focused on contributions from our group(one of the pioneers in the subject field),which,however,is supplemented by important relevant works by others.The knowledge gained is expected to further advance the science and technology in the environmental applications of stabilized nanoparticles.