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Summary: MXene/NiFe2O4 nanocomposites were successfully prepared via one-step hydrothermal method, showing improved magnetic and electromagnetic properties with the introduction of MXene. The microwave absorption performance was enhanced with the addition of MXene nanosheets.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Heterojunction photocatalysts for degradation of the tetracycline antibiotic: a review

Xinghou He et al.

Summary: Antibiotic pollution poses a significant health issue, highlighting the need for improved methods for cleaning water and wastewater. Heterojunction photocatalysis has been proven as an effective approach for degrading antibiotics and enhancing treatment efficiency.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Advanced activation of persulfate by polymeric g-C3N4 based photocatalysts for environmental remediation: A review

Vasudha Hasija et al.

Summary: This article reviews recent advances in utilizing metal-free graphitic carbon nitride as a photocatalyst for environmental remediation, focusing on the mechanism of g-C3N4 mediated PMS/PDS photocatalytic activation and the impact of heterojunction formation on its efficiency.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Study on FeS2/g-C3N4 as a photo-Fenton heterojunction catalyst for tetracycline degradation with H2O2 under visible light irradiation

Li Li et al.

Summary: Introduction of FeS2 to prepare FeS2/g-C3N4 heterojunction can enhance the photocatalytic performance in photo-Fenton reaction, with 20% FeS2/g-C3N4 showing the most effective efficiency for tetracycline degradation. The FeS2/g-C3N4 catalyst demonstrates stability and recyclability in different environmental conditions.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Ti3C2 Mxene modified SnNb2O6 nanosheets Schottky photocatalysts with directed internal electric field for tetracycline hydrochloride removal and hydrogen evolution

He Wang et al.

Summary: This study successfully designed and constructed a novel 2D/2D ultrathin Ti3C2 Mxene/SnNb2O6 nanosheets, demonstrating significantly enhanced activity and stability in photocatalysis, with potential applications in pollutant degradation and hydrogen production.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

A Self-cleaning, catalytic titanium carbide (MXene) membrane for efficient tetracycline degradation through peroxymonosulfate activation: Performance evaluation and mechanism study

Rengyu Yue et al.

Summary: Innovative integration of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and membrane separation can achieve efficient recycling of catalysts and membrane anti-fouling. The study successfully developed a catalytic, self-cleaning CM membrane with low Co2+ content, demonstrating rapid and high removal efficiency for tetracycline and excellent anti-fouling properties. Experimental verification of TC removal efficiency and self-cleaning capacity under different conditions provides a new solution for efficient wastewater treatment.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Preparation of Sepiolite Nanofibers Supported Zero Valent Iron Composite Material for Catalytic Removal of Tetracycline in Aqueous Solution

Xiaoyu Han et al.

Summary: The study prepared a sepiolite nanofiber supported zero valent iron composite, showing a high removal efficiency of tetracycline hydrochloride up to 92.67%, indicating promising catalytic performance and great application prospects.

FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Environmental Sciences

Environmental fate of tetracycline antibiotics: degradation pathway mechanisms, challenges, and perspectives

Ahmad Fiaz et al.

Summary: Tetracycline pollution poses a growing global threat to aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity due to its unprecedented use in aquaculture, livestock, and human disease prevention. Although there is significant research data on tetracycline, there is a lack of a report compiling recent literature data for better analysis by policymakers, including detection techniques, degradation mechanisms, degradation products, and policy statements.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Two-dimensional Ti3C2TX-nanosheets/Cu2O composite as a high-performance photocatalyst for decomposition of tetracycline

Qiang Zhao et al.

Summary: Construction of photocatalysts with a Schottky heterojunction enabled highly efficient and stable degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater, with Ti3C2TX-nanosheets/Cu2O composite photocatalysts showing great potential for decomposing tetracycline antibiotics under visible light. Characterization techniques such as XRD, TEM, and XPS confirmed the effectiveness of the photocatalysts, with the e−-h+ pairs in the Schottky junction contributing to enhanced photocatalytic efficiency and stability during TC degradation.

CARBON RESOURCES CONVERSION (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent advances in the adsorptive remediation of wastewater using two-dimensional transition metal carbides (MXenes): a review

Azra Yaqub et al.

Summary: MXenes, discovered in 2011, have attracted significant research attention for their exciting physico-chemical properties, making them potential candidates for environmental remediation, especially in water treatment. By tuning their surface functional groups, MXenes can effectively remove harmful substances such as heavy metals and radionuclides from water.

NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Effect of the tetracycline antibiotics on performance and microbial community of microbial fuel cell

Seyho Topcu et al.

Summary: The adverse effects of tetracycline antibiotics on microbial activity pose a serious risk to the biologic wastewater treatment process. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) offer a promising technology for wastewater treatment and renewable power generation, making it essential to investigate the inhibitory effects of tetracyclines on MFCs. The study found that increasing antibiotic concentrations significantly impacted MFC performance and microbial communities.

BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Application of Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron-Loaded Natural Zeolite for Tetracycline Removal Process

Jimmy Wei Ping Lye et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis of self-assembled phytic acid-MXene nanocomposites via a facile hydrothermal approach with elevated dye adsorption capacities

Chong Cai et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2020)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Fabrication of dynamic zero-valent iron/MnO2 nanowire membrane for efficient and recyclable selenium separation

Zhiwei Qiu et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Defensive responses of microalgal-bacterial granules to tetracycline in municipal wastewater treatment

Shulian Wang et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly efficient removal of iodine ions using MXene-PDA-Ag2Ox composites synthesized by mussel-inspired chemistry

Huizhen Huang et al.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Removal of antibiotic tetracycline by metal-organic framework MIL-101 (Cr) loaded nano zero-valent iron

Xiaohong Hou et al.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2020)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Effects of humic acids on biotoxicity of tetracycline to microalgae Coelastrella sp.

Mengying Tong et al.

ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Mussel-inspired preparation of MXene-PDA-Bi6O7 composites for efficient adsorptive removal of iodide ions

Xuefeng Sha et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Green synthesized Fe/Pd and in-situ Bentonite-Fe/Pd composite for efficient tetracycline removal

Geetha Gopal et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Preparation of Bi2MoO6/Ti3C2MXene heterojunction photocatalysts for fast tetracycline degradation and Cr(vi) reduction

Danxia Zhao et al.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2020)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Synthesis of magnetic Fe-carbon nanohybrid for adsorption and Fenton oxidation of tetracycline

Hassan Yadaei et al.

DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Conventional and non-conventional adsorbents for wastewater treatment

Gregorio Crini et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High cadmium adsorption on nanoscale zero-valent iron coated Eichhornia crassipes biochar

Long Chen et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advantages and disadvantages of techniques used for wastewater treatment

Gregorio Crini et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2019)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Green synthesis of NiFe nano particles using Punica granatum peel extract for tetracycline removal

K. V. G. Ravikumar et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Enhanced tetracycline removal by in-situ NiFe nanoparticles coated sand in column reactor

K. V. G. Ravikumar et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Toxic effects of tetracycline and its degradation products on freshwater green algae

Dongmei Xu et al.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ceria accelerated nanoscale zerovalent iron assisted heterogenous Fenton oxidation of tetracycline

Nuanqin Zhang et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ti3C2 MXene-Based Sensors with High Selectivity for NH3 Detection at Room Temperature

Meng Wu et al.

ACS SENSORS (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Effects of tetracycline on growth, oxidative stress response, and metabolite pattern of ryegrass

Tao Han et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Chitosan Modifying Nanoscale Zero Valent Iron for Tetracycline Removal from Aqueous Solutions: Proposed Pathway

Xiangyu Wang et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Removal of tetracycline by Fe/Ni bimetallic nanoparticles in aqueous solution

Haoran Dong et al.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2018)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Two-dimensional MXene incorporated chitosan mixed-matrix membranes for efficient solvent dehydration

Zhi Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2018)

Article Toxicology

Effect of resveratrol and tetracycline on the subacute paraquat toxicity in mice

R. M. Satpute et al.

HUMAN & EXPERIMENTAL TOXICOLOGY (2017)

Article Environmental Sciences

REMOVAL OF TETRACYCLINE FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING NANOSCALE ZERO VALENT IRON AND FUNCTIONAL PUMICE MODIFIED NANOSCALE ZERO VALENT IRON

Ulker Asli Guler

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT (2017)

Article Environmental Sciences

Efficient Removal of Tetracycline from Aqueous Media with a Fe3O4 Nanoparticles@graphene Oxide Nanosheets Assembly

Xinjiang Hu et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2017)

Article Engineering, Environmental

One-pot synthesis of NiFe2O4 integrated with EDTA-derived carbon dots for enhanced removal of tetracycline

Fangbing Liu et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2017)

Review Environmental Sciences

A review on synthesis, characterization, and applications of nano zero valent iron (nZVI) for environmental remediation

Ritika Mukherjee et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2016)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Removal of tetracyclines from aqueous solution by nanoscale Cu/Fe bimetallic particle

Sibel Aslan et al.

DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT (2016)

Article Engineering, Environmental

High efficient removal of tetracycline from solution by degradation and flocculation with nanoscale zerovalent iron

Yuncong Fu et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2015)

Article Environmental Sciences

Acute Effects of Tetracycline Exposure in the Freshwater Fish Gambusia holbrooki: Antioxidant Effects, Neurotoxicity and Histological Alterations

B. Nunes et al.

ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY (2015)

Article Environmental Sciences

Toxicological Effects of the Antibiotic Oxytetracycline to an Indian Major Carp Labeo rohita

T. R. Ambili et al.

ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY (2013)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Tetracycline antibiotics in the environment: a review

R. Daghrir et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2013)

Article Environmental Sciences

Toxicity studies of tetracycline on Microcystis aeruginosa and Selenastrum capricornutum

Wanwan Yang et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY (2013)

Article Environmental Sciences

Effects of Ten Antibiotics on Seed Germination and Root Elongation in Three Plant Species

Derek G. Hillis et al.

ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY (2011)

Article Environmental Sciences

Toxic effect of tetracycline exposure on growth, antioxidative and genetic indices of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Xiujie Xie et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2011)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

Tetracycline antibiotics in hospital and municipal wastewaters: a pilot study in Portugal

A. Pena et al.

ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2010)

Review Chemistry, Physical

The efficiency and mechanisms of catalytic ozonation

Jacek Nawrocki et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2010)