Promoting streamer propagation, active species generation and trichloroethylene degradation using a three-electrode nanosecond pulsed sliding DBD nanosecond plasma

2021 ◽  
pp. 129998
Author(s):  
Nan Jiang ◽  
Xiaoqi Kong ◽  
Xiaoling Lu ◽  
Bangfa Peng ◽  
Zhengyan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Species ◽  
Trichloroethylene Degradation ◽  
Streamer Propagation

Invasive species in the flora of Ukraine. I. The group of highly active species

Geo&Bio ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (17) ◽  
pp. 116-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vira V. Protopopova ◽  
◽  
Myroslav Shevera
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Highly Active

Studies on Cerium Electrochemistry in High Temperature Ionic Liquids

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-115
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Popescu ◽  
Virgil Constantin
Keyword(s):  
Molten Salts ◽  
Electrochemical Techniques ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Cathodic Process ◽  
Molybdenum Electrode ◽  
Solute Interaction ◽  
Ohmic Drop ◽  
State Potential ◽  
Direct Discharge

The cathodic behavior of Ce3+ ions in LiF-NaF-BaF2, LiF-NaF-NaCl and NaCl-KCl molten salts at 730� C has been studied using different electrochemical techniques. The decomposition potential (Ed) and the cathodic overvoltage were determined by introducing NaCeF4 as electrochemical active species using steady-state potential-current curves recorded under galvanostatic conditions. The values of |Ed| were 1.85 V in LiF-NaF-BaF2, 2.114 V in LiF-NaF-NaCl and 2.538 V in NaCl-KCl, respectively. It was also found that the ohmic drop potential in melt is not dependent on NaCeF4 concentration and it rises as the current intensity increases. The Tafel slopes and other kinetic parameters were calculated on the assumption that the cathodic process consisted of direct discharge of Ce3+, with no solvent-solute interaction. In order to elucidate the mechanisn of cathodic process the cyclic voltammetry technique was finally used. From the evolution of the voltammograms we conclude that the electrochemical reduction of Ce3+ ion is actually a reversible process on the molybdenum electrode and cathodic reduction of Ce3+ takes place in one single step involving three electron exchange. Our study adds to the accumulating data and confirms available results of electrodeposition of metalic cerium from molten salts using NaCeF4 as solute.

Sewage sludge as a precursor of adsorbents/catalysts for environmental applications

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ros ◽  
C. Canals-Batlle ◽  
M.A. Lillo-Ródenas ◽  
E. Fuente ◽  
M. A. Montes-Morán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Waste Water Treatment ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Elemental Sulphur ◽  
Gaseous Emissions ◽  
Removal Experiments ◽  
Catalytically Active

This paper focuses on the valorisation of solid residues obtained from the thermal treatment of sewage sludge. In particular, sewage sludge samples were collected from two waste water treatment plants (WWTPs) with different sludge line basic operations. After drying, sludges were heated up to 700 °C in appropriate ovens under diluted air (gasification) and inert (pyrolysis) atmospheres. The solids obtained, as well as the dried (raw) sludges, were characterised to determine their textural properties and chemical composition, including the speciation of their inorganic fraction. All the materials under study were employed as adsorbents/catalysts in H2S removal experiments at room temperature. It was found that, depending on the particular sludge characteristics, outstanding results can be achieved both in terms of retention capacities and selectivity. Some of the solids outperform commercially available sorbents specially designed for gaseous emissions control. In these adsorbents/catalysts, H2S is selectively oxidised to elemental sulphur most likely due to the presence of inorganic, catalytically active species. The role of the carbon-enriched part on these solids is also remarked.

Enhancement of hydroxyl radical generation by phenols and their reaction intermediates during ozonation

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 147-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideo Utsumi ◽  
Sang-Kuk Han ◽  
Kazuhiro Ichikawa
Keyword(s):  
Hydroxyl Radical ◽  
Hydroxyl Radicals ◽  
Spin Trapping ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Generation Rate ◽  
Peak Height Ratio ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
Phenol Derivatives ◽  
Semiquinone Radicals

Generation of hydroxyl radicals, one of the major active species in ozonation of water was directly observed with a spin-trapping/electron spin resonance (ESR) technique using 5,5-dimethyl-1-pyrrolineN-oxide (DMPO) as a spin-trapping reagent. Hydroxyl radical were trapped with DMPO as a stable radical, DMPO-OH. Eighty μM of ozone produced 1.08 X 10-6M of DMPO-OH, indicating that 1.4% of •OH is trapped with DMPO. Generation rate of DMPO-OH was determined by ESR/stopped-flow measurement. Phenol derivatives increased the amount and generation rate of DMPO-OH, indicating that phenol derivatives enhance •OH generation during ozonation of water. Ozonation of 2,3-, 2,5-, 2,6-dichlorophenol gave an ESR spectra of triplet lines whose peak height ratio were 1:2:1. ESR parameters of the triplet lines agreed with those of the corresponding dichloro-psemiquinone radical. Ozonation of 2,4,5- and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol gave the same spectra as those of 2,5- and 2,6-dichlorophenol, respectively, indicating that a chlorine group in p-position is substituted with a hydroxy group during ozonation. Amounts of the radical increased in an ozone-concentration dependent manner and were inhibited by addition of hydroxyl radical scavengers. These results suggest that p-semiquinone radicals are generated from the chlorophenols by hydroxyl radicals during ozonation. The p-semiquinone radicals were at least partly responsible for enhancements of DMPO-OH generation.

Discovery of THICZs as Chemical Sensors: Synthesis, Spectrophotometric,Voltammetric and DFT Studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mardia T. El Sayed ◽  
Ibrahim H.I. Habib ◽  
Nermien M. Sabry ◽  
Sergey A. Pisarev ◽  
Mohamed El-Naggar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Behaviour ◽  
Molecular Size ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Carbon Paste ◽  
Reversible Redox ◽  
Energy Relationships ◽  
Linear Solvation Energy ◽  
Solute Interactions ◽  
Homo Lumo ◽  
Paste Electrode

Absorption spectra of tetrahydro[3,2-b]indolo-carbazoles (THICZs) with various molecular size and alkyl tails have been recorded in various solvents in the range between 200 to 600 nm. The photo physical behaviour of dissolved THICZs depends on the nature of its environment. The solvatochromic behaviours of THICZs and solvent solute interactions can be analysed by means of linear solvation energy relationships concept proposed by Kamlet and Taft. Compound 4 show excellent properties for sensing small molecules. The electrochemical behaviour of some THICZs was investigated at carbon paste electrode where two electrode reactions were involved, irreversible oxidation-one electron transfer and quasi-reversible redox reactions forming phenolic followed by quinolone moiety electro active species. The DFT-calculated molecular orbital energies (B3LYP/6-31G) and HOMO-LUMO gaps for some presented indolocarbazoles have been performed.

scholarly journals ZnCDs/ZnO@ZIF-8 Zeolite Composites for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 934
Author(s):  
Yong Cheng ◽  
Xiuxiu Wang ◽  
Yu Mei ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Changchun Ji
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Degradation Efficiency ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Porous Nanostructure ◽  
Resultant Material

Considering the photocatalytic performance of CDs, ZnO, and the unique porous nanostructure and stability of ZIF-8, we prepared ZnCDs/ZnO@ZIF-8 zeolite composites. The resultant material represented an enhanced ability for the photodegradation of TC compared with that of ZnCDs and ZnO. The photocatalytic degradation efficiency reached over 85%. The catalytic activity of the composites was maintained after four cycles. The experimental result indicated that ×O2 radical was the active species in the reaction.

Probing the Catalytically Active Species in POM‐catalysed DNA‐model Hydrolysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederico F Martins ◽  
Ángel Sánchez-González ◽  
Jose Lanuza ◽  
Haralampos N. Miras ◽  
Xabier Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Species ◽  
Catalytically Active

scholarly journals Ears in the Sky: Potential of Drones for the Bioacoustic Monitoring of Birds and Bats

Drones ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Adrien Michez ◽  
Stéphane Broset ◽  
Philippe Lejeune
Keyword(s):  
Forest Canopy ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Population Monitoring ◽  
Biodiversity Loss ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Terrestrial Mammals ◽  
Technical Developments ◽  
High Resolution Imagery ◽  
Human Operators ◽  
The Impact

In the context of global biodiversity loss, wildlife population monitoring is a major challenge. Some innovative techniques such as the use of drones—also called unmanned aerial vehicle/system (UAV/UAS)—offer promising opportunities. The potential of UAS-based wildlife census using high-resolution imagery is now well established for terrestrial mammals or birds that can be seen on images. Nevertheless, the ability of UASs to detect non-conspicuous species, such as small birds below the forest canopy, remains an open question. This issue can be solved with bioacoustics for acoustically active species such as bats and birds. In this context, UASs represent an interesting solution that could be deployed on a larger scale, at lower risk for the operator, and over hard-to-reach locations, such as forest canopies or complex topographies, when compared with traditional protocols (fixed location recorders placed or handled by human operators). In this context, this study proposes a methodological framework to assess the potential of UASs in bioacoustic surveys for birds and bats, using low-cost audible and ultrasound recorders mounted on a low-cost quadcopter UAS (DJI Phantom 3 Pro). The proposed methodological workflow can be straightforwardly replicated in other contexts to test the impact of other UAS bioacoustic recording platforms in relation to the targeted species and the specific UAS design. This protocol allows one to evaluate the sensitivity of UAS approaches through the estimate of the effective detection radius for the different species investigated at several flight heights. The results of this study suggest a strong potential for the bioacoustic monitoring of birds but are more contrasted for bat recordings, mainly due to quadcopter noise (i.e., electronic speed controller (ESC) noise) but also, in a certain manner, to the experimental design (use of a directional speaker with limited call intensity). Technical developments, such as the use of a winch to safely extent the distance between the UAS and the recorder during UAS sound recordings or the development of an innovative platform, such as a plane–blimp hybrid UAS, should make it possible to solve these issues.

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