Researchers have recently developed various surface engineering approaches to modify environmental catalysts and improve their catalytic activity.Defect engineering has proved to be one of the most promising modificat...Researchers have recently developed various surface engineering approaches to modify environmental catalysts and improve their catalytic activity.Defect engineering has proved to be one of the most promising modification methods.Constructing defects on the surface of catalytic materials can effectively modulate the coordination environment of the active sites,affecting and changing the electrons,geometry,and other important properties at the catalytic active sites,thus altering the catalytic activity of the catalysts.However,the conformational relationship between defects and catalytic activity remains to be clarified.This dissertation focuses on an overview of recent advances in defect engineering in environmental catalysis.Based on defining the classification of defects in catalytic materials,defect construction methods,and characterization techniques are summarized and discussed.Focusing on an overview of the characteristics of the role of defects in electrocatalytic,photocatalytic,and thermal catalytic reactions and the mechanism of catalytic reactions.An elaborate link is given between the reaction activity and the structure of catalyst defects.Finally,the existing challenges and possible future directions for the application of defect engineering in environmental catalysis are discussed,which are expected to guide the design and development of efficient environmental catalysts and mechanism studies.展开更多
Environmental Microbiology is a professional basic course in the curriculum system of Environmental and Ecological Engineering major,which follows the requirements of ideological and political theories teaching in the...Environmental Microbiology is a professional basic course in the curriculum system of Environmental and Ecological Engineering major,which follows the requirements of ideological and political theories teaching in the course in higher education,and should be implemented in every course.Therefore,the construction of ideological and political theories teaching in the course should be an important task in the course construction of Environmental Microbiology.In view of the curriculum characteristics of Environmental Microbiology,such as multi-disciplinary feature,wide coverage and rapid development,it is an effective method for the construction of ideological and political theories teaching in the course of Environmental Microbiology by fully tapping the ideological and political elements of the curriculum,such as patriotism,scientific spirit and practical innovation,and integrating the ideological and political theories teaching in the course into the whole curriculum design and classroom teaching construction.展开更多
The present work ascertains the feasibility of oil residue treatment for stabilizing wind-blown sand dunes. Various combinations of natural collapsible saline from the Jandaq desert of Iran and oil residue from distil...The present work ascertains the feasibility of oil residue treatment for stabilizing wind-blown sand dunes. Various combinations of natural collapsible saline from the Jandaq desert of Iran and oil residue from distillation towers of Iranian refineries were tested in laboratory experiments. Stabilized sands were evaluated in terms of geotechnical properties, permeability, and oil retention characteristics(i.e. bonding mechanisms, leaching and migrating behaviour of oil residue from the stabilized sands). Since the presence of oil residue in soils can pose an environmental threat, the optimum retention capacity of the stabilized sands is of critical concern. Relative to sand that was not augmented with oil residue, specimens made of 7% oil residues had the highest compressive strength, significantly higher cohesion and load bearing capacity, and considerably lower permeability. The effect of distilled water, saline water and municipal sewage on prepared specimens were also evaluated.展开更多
Integrating ideological and political theories teaching into the whole process of classroom teaching construction is a new requirement for implementing the fundamental task of cultivating people by virtue and playing ...Integrating ideological and political theories teaching into the whole process of classroom teaching construction is a new requirement for implementing the fundamental task of cultivating people by virtue and playing the role of collaborative education.In order to realize the seamless integration of inorganic and analytical chemistry courses and ideological and political education,this paper summarizes the current situation of ideological and political research on inorganic and analytical chemistry courses in three major databases in China(VIP,CNKI and Wanfang),and sorts out the knowledge points,ideological and political elements and educational goals according to the content of the course chapters,to provide a basic guarantee for the ideological and political education construction of the course.展开更多
Construction engineering and management(CEM)has become increasingly complicated with the increasing size of engineering projects under different construction environments,motivating the digital transformation of CEM.T...Construction engineering and management(CEM)has become increasingly complicated with the increasing size of engineering projects under different construction environments,motivating the digital transformation of CEM.To contribute to a better understanding of the state of the art of smart techniques for engineering projects,this paper provides a comprehensive review of multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)techniques,intelligent techniques,and their applications in CEM.First,a comprehensive framework detailing smart technologies for construction projects is developed.Next,the characteristics of CEM are summarized.A bibliometric review is then conducted to investigate the keywords,journals,and clusters related to the application of smart techniques in CEM during 2000-2022.Recent advancements in intelligent techniques are also discussed under the following six topics:①big data technology;②computer vision;③speech recognition;④natural language processing;⑤machine learning;and⑥knowledge representation,understanding,and reasoning.The applications of smart techniques are then illustrated via underground space exploitation.Finally,future research directions for the sustainable development of smart construction are highlighted.展开更多
With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,off...With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,offers a promising avenue for researchers.However,the question of how to significantly enhance the performance of catalysts has gradually drawn the attention of scholars.Defect engineering,a commonly employed and effective approach to improve catalyst activity,has become a significant research focus in the catalysis field in recent years.Nonmetal vacancies have received extensive attention due to their simple form.Consequently,exploration of metal vacancies has remained stagnant for a considerable period,resulting in a scarcity of comprehensive reviews on this topic.Therefore,based on the latest research findings,this paper summarizes and consolidates the construction strategies for metal vacancies,characterization techniques,and their roles in typical energy and environmental catalytic reactions.Additionally,it outlines potential challenges in the future,aiming to provide valuable references for researchers interested in investigating metal vacancies.展开更多
In recent years, the industrial development is very rapid, people's living standards continue to improve, but the environmental problems are becoming more and more prominent, in order to achieve the sustainable de...In recent years, the industrial development is very rapid, people's living standards continue to improve, but the environmental problems are becoming more and more prominent, in order to achieve the sustainable development goals must strengthen environmental protection, which must strengthen the construction of environmental engineering. Environmental monitoring is an important part of environmental protection work, which has a direct impact on the smooth development of environmental protection work. Therefore, in this context to explore the significance of environmental monitoring to environmental engineering construction is conducive to the relevant staff to improve the understanding of environmental monitoring, to provide reference for their construction of environmental engineering. Based on this, this paper starts from the significance of environmental monitoring to environmental engineering construction, and then discusses the ways to realize the significance of environmental monitoring to environmental engineering construction, so as to further strengthen environmental quality monitoring.展开更多
Under the background of rapid social development, environmental problems are becoming increasingly severe, and effective environmental protection measures must be taken. The analysis of the current situation of enviro...Under the background of rapid social development, environmental problems are becoming increasingly severe, and effective environmental protection measures must be taken. The analysis of the current situation of environmental engineering construction shows that there are still many problems, such as sewage treatment to be improved, the lack of rationality of household waste classification and the lack of waste gas treatment. Based on the existing problems, this paper discusses the countermeasures of environmental engineering construction.展开更多
In recent years, China's ecological environment construction has been gradually improved, and the concept of environmental protection has been further developed. In order to build a sustainable society, people are...In recent years, China's ecological environment construction has been gradually improved, and the concept of environmental protection has been further developed. In order to build a sustainable society, people are paying more and more attention to the issues of ecological environment reform and environmental engineering construction, paying more attention to environmental protection, and putting forward a series of measures to optimize development based on the protection of local environment. Therefore, this paper firstly outlines the relationship between environmental engineering and ecological environment, secondly analyzes the advantages of environmental engineering construction on ecological environment and finally puts forward some suggestions on improving environmental engineering construction and realizing sustainable development.展开更多
With the continuous acceleration of urban construction and the continuous increase of urban population, the sewage discharge increases year by year and the treatment difficulty gradually increases, which seriously dam...With the continuous acceleration of urban construction and the continuous increase of urban population, the sewage discharge increases year by year and the treatment difficulty gradually increases, which seriously damages the urban ecological environment and reduces the quality of life of people. At the same time, some cities have low sewage treatment efficiency due to shortage of funds, backward technology, aging equipment and other problems, which further restrict the development of cities. In order to solve the sewage treatment problem and improve the utilization rate of water resources, each city must carry out sewage treatment planning according to the actual development situation, innovate the sewage treatment process and improve the sewage treatment efficiency, laying a solid foundation for people's water safety and the city's resource protection.展开更多
Under the background of rapid economic development, all kinds of environmental problems emerge in an endless stream. Now, China firmly opposes the backward concept of development after governance. It pays more attenti...Under the background of rapid economic development, all kinds of environmental problems emerge in an endless stream. Now, China firmly opposes the backward concept of development after governance. It pays more attention to the development of economy on the basis of environmental protection and promotes the sustainable development of economy. However, environmental protection is not a one-day effort, but a long-term process. Good environmental engineering technical specifications are more effective in improving pollution in various fields. Therefore, enterprises should increase efforts to protect the environment, and it will be implemented in energy conservation and emission reduction. Based on this, this paper focuses on the analysis of the role and impact of environmental engineering technical specifications in energy conservation and emission reduction, to lay a foundation for environmental protection of related projects.展开更多
Traditional polymeric photocatalysts are typically constructed using aromatic building blocks to enhanceπ-conjugation.However,their inherent hydrophobicity and rigid structure lead to poor dispersibility in aqueous s...Traditional polymeric photocatalysts are typically constructed using aromatic building blocks to enhanceπ-conjugation.However,their inherent hydrophobicity and rigid structure lead to poor dispersibility in aqueous solutions,resulting in significant optical losses and exciton recombination.In this study,two series of six novel polymer photocatalysts(FLUSO,FLUSO-PEG10,FLUSO-PEG30;CPDTSO,CPDTSO-PEG10,CPDTSO-PEG30)are designed and synthesized by incorporating the hydrophilic,non-conjugated polyethylene glycol(PEG)chain,into both the main and side chains of polymers.By precisely optimizing the ratio of hydrophilic PEG segments,the water dispersibility is significantly improved while the light absorption capability of the polymer photocatalysts is well maintained.The experimental results confirm that the optimized FLUSO-PEG10 exhibits excellent photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate,reaching up to 33.9 mmol/(g·h),which is nearly three times higher than that of fullyπ-conjugated counterparts.Water contact angles and particle size analyses reveal that incorporating non-conjugated segments into the main chains enhances the capacitance of the polymer/water interface and reduces particle aggregation,leading to improved photocatalyst dispersion and enhanced charge generation.展开更多
4-Nitrophenol(4-NP),as a toxic and refractory pollutant,has generated significant concern due to its adverse effects.However,the potential toxic effects andmechanism remained unclear.In this study,the reproduction,dev...4-Nitrophenol(4-NP),as a toxic and refractory pollutant,has generated significant concern due to its adverse effects.However,the potential toxic effects andmechanism remained unclear.In this study,the reproduction,development,locomotion and reactive oxygen species(ROS)production of Caenorhabditis elegans were investigated to evaluate the 4-NP toxicity.We used metabolomics to assess the potential damage mechanisms.The role of metabolites in mediating the relationship between 4-NP and phenotypes was examined by correlation and mediation analysis.4-NP(8 ng/L and 8μg/L)caused significant reduction of brood size,ovulation rate,total germ cells numbers,head thrashes and body bends,and an increase in ROS.However,the oosperm numbers in uterus,body length and body width were decreased in 8μg/L.Moreover,36 differential metabolites were enriched in the significant metabolic pathways,including lysine biosynthesis,β-alanine metabolism,tryptophan metabolism,pentose phosphate pathway,pentose and glucuronate interconversions,amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism,starch and sucrose metabolism,galactose metabolism,propanoate metabolism,glycerolipid metabolism,and estrogen signaling pathway.The mechanism of 4-NP toxicity was that oxidative stress caused by the perturbation of amino acid,which had effects on energy metabolism through disturbing carbohydrate and lipid metabolism,and finally affected the estrogen signaling pathway to exert toxic effects.Moreover,correlation and mediation analysis showed glycerol-3P,glucosamine-6P,glucosamine-1P,UDP-galactose,L-aspartic acid,and uracilwere potential markers for the reproduction and glucose-1,6P2 for developmental toxicity.The results provided insight into the pathways involved in the toxic effects caused by 4-NP and developed potential biomarkers to evaluate 4-NP toxicity.展开更多
The present study investigates the engineering properties of submerged organic silt(orSi)stabilized with F-class fly ash(FA),with and without the addition of an activator(CaO).The utilization of F-class FA for soil im...The present study investigates the engineering properties of submerged organic silt(orSi)stabilized with F-class fly ash(FA),with and without the addition of an activator(CaO).The utilization of F-class FA for soil improvement is an important aspect of sustainable and environmentally-conscious geotechnical engineering when marginal usage of lime and concrete is of great interest to engineers and societies.Currently,discussion is predominantly focused on the positive aspects of using the F-class FA,with a paucity of emphasis on the negative aspects.To explore these features more thoroughly,a series of strength and compressibility tests was conducted.The sample preparation and curing methodology were chosen to replicate the in situ conditions where soil is surcharged and submerged in water.It was found that the incorporation of F-class FA without an activator reduces the undrained shear strength of submerged orSi by about 20%–25%and permanently prevents any thixotropic strength restoration.An increase in undrained shear strength is observed when lime(3%–6%)is added to the soil–FA mixture or when only lime(in the same amount of 3%–6%)is used.Consequently,F-class FA can be successfully used as a filler for slurries with minimum lime content in soil mixing methods.The F-class FA(with or without an activator)shifts the so-called“creep delay”in time,consequently reducing the total creep settlements.The shift of“creep delay”is more considerable for orSi stabilized with lime or with FA and lime as an activator,than for orSi stabilized with pure F-class FA.展开更多
Considering the special features of dynamic environment economic dispatch of power systems with high dimensionality,strong coupling,nonlinearity,and non-convexity,a GA-DE multi-objective optimization algorithm based o...Considering the special features of dynamic environment economic dispatch of power systems with high dimensionality,strong coupling,nonlinearity,and non-convexity,a GA-DE multi-objective optimization algorithm based on dual-population pseudo-parallel genetic algorithm-differential evolution is proposed in this paper.The algorithm is based on external elite archive and Pareto dominance,and it adopts the cooperative co-evolution mechanism of differential evolution and genetic algorithm.Average entropy and cubic chaoticmapping initialization strategies are proposed to increase population diversity.In the proposed method,we analyze the distribution of neighboring solutions and apply a new Pareto solution set pruning approach.Unlike traditional models,this work takes the transmission losses as an optimization target and overcomes complex model constraints through a dynamic relaxation constraint approach.To solve the uncertainty caused by integrating wind and photovoltaic energy in power system scheduling,a multi-objective dynamic environment economical dispatch model is set up that takes the system spinning reserve and network highest losses into account.In this paper,the DE algorithm is improved to form the DGAGE algorithm for the objective optimization of the overall power system,The DE algorithm part of DGAGE is combined with the JAYA algorithm to form the system scheduling HDJ algorithm for multiple energy sources connected to the grid.The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated using CEC2022 and CEC2005 test functions,showing robust optimization performance.Validation on a classical 10-unit system confirms the feasibility of the proposed algorithm in addressing power system scheduling issues.This approach provides a novel solution for dynamic power dispatch systems.展开更多
This study provides the first systematic evaluation of image resolution’s effect (50-300 PPI, pixels per inch) on UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)-based digital close-range photogrammetry accuracy in civil engineering a...This study provides the first systematic evaluation of image resolution’s effect (50-300 PPI, pixels per inch) on UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)-based digital close-range photogrammetry accuracy in civil engineering applications, such as infrastructure monitoring and heritage preservation. Using a high-resolution UAV with a 20 MP (MegaPixels) sensor, four images of a brick wall test field were captured and processed in Agisoft Metashape, with resolutions compared against Leica T2002 theodolite measurements (1.0 mm accuracy). Advanced statistical methods (ANOVA (analysis of variance), Tukey tests, Monte Carlo simulations) and ground control points validated the results. Accuracy improved from 25 mm at 50 PPI to 5 mm at 150 PPI (p < 0.01), plateauing at 4 mm beyond 200 PPI, while 150 PPI reduced processing time by 62% compared to 300 PPI. Unlike prior studies, this research uniquely isolates resolution effects in a controlled civil engineering context, offering a novel 150 PPI threshold that balances precision and efficiency. This threshold supports Saudi Vision 2030’s smart infrastructure goals for megaprojects like NEOM, providing a scalable framework for global applications. Future research should leverage deep learning to optimize resolutions in dynamic environments.展开更多
Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)is a significant mechanical measure in rock engineering,key for classifying rock masses,conducting stability assessments,and guiding design processes.Over the past five decades,numero...Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)is a significant mechanical measure in rock engineering,key for classifying rock masses,conducting stability assessments,and guiding design processes.Over the past five decades,numerous techniques and devices have emerged for UCS measurement.This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of existing methodologies and advancements in UCS testing,examining the theoretical foundations,testing equipment,data processing techniques,and criteria for selecting appropriate UCS testing methods.Additionally,the study highlights a shift toward automated,precise,and computational approaches with multiple inputs(i.e.multiple regression,machine learning,ML)for UCS prediction.Approximately 221 articles published by various researchers between 2000 and 2024 related to ML were reviewed,focusing on the application of ML models,including artificial neural networks(ANNs),adaptive-network-based fuzzy inference system(ANFIS),random forest(RF),support vector machine(SVM),and extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost),in UCS prediction.The review also observed the growing use of hybrid models integrating ML with optimization techniques,significantly improving UCS estimation.Numerous empirical correlations,both direct and indirect,have been established in the past several years based on the physical properties of rocks.However,utilizing these proposed equations to reliably estimate UCS remains challenging due to the variability in lithology,rock origin,and other factors.This study systematically presents the established correlation expressions,considering their lithology,the number of samples used to establish the expressions,the coefficient of determination(R2),and the locations.This allows geologists and engineers to easily apply these established expressions in situations where direct estimation is not possible,enabling them to approximate UCS results.展开更多
Spur dikes are essential hydraulic structures extensively used in river engineering to control bank erosion,regulate river flow,and enhance navigation.Despite their benefits,spur dikes interact with complex hydrodynam...Spur dikes are essential hydraulic structures extensively used in river engineering to control bank erosion,regulate river flow,and enhance navigation.Despite their benefits,spur dikes interact with complex hydrodynamic forces that lead to vortex-induced scouring at their base,which threatens their structural stability and affects the surrounding ecosystem.This paper presents a comprehensive review that combines findings from experimental and numerical studies to explain the mechanisms of scour development around spur dikes,with a particular focus on installations in curved river channels.The review examines how hydraulic,geometric,and material parameters,such as flow velocity,dike location,alignment,shape,and porosity,affect scour depth and extent.Results from previous studies reveal that spur dikes placed near the outer bends of rivers experience more severe scouring due to stronger secondary circular flow and increased sediment entrainment.However,optimizing the spacing,orientation,and geometry of spur dikes can significantly reduce scour,in some cases by up to 80%.The paper also explores the role of dike porosity and material selection in mitigating adverse hydraulic impacts while supporting aquatic habitat diversity.By synthesizing these findings,the review provides practical design recommendations to enhance spur dike performance,minimize scour-related damages,and improve their environmental sustainability.The insights from this study can guide engineers and planners in designing more efficient and eco-friendly spur dike systems for river management and restoration projects.展开更多
Mining activities are often associated with significant environmental degradation,particularly due to the accumulation of mine tailings(MTs).These waste materials are frequently stored in dams or open ponds without ad...Mining activities are often associated with significant environmental degradation,particularly due to the accumulation of mine tailings(MTs).These waste materials are frequently stored in dams or open ponds without adequate treatment,posing serious risk of heavy metals(HMs)contamination to surrounding ecosystems.Given these challenges,restoration of MTs to mitigate their negative impacts has become highly important.This study attempts to compile different types of MTs,their characteristics,and associated issues such as acid mine drainage(AMD)and HMs contamination,along with other environmental impacts.It also explores the fundamentals of phytoremediation,highlighting key processes,recent advancements,benefits,limitations,and strategies for post-harvest management.The findings indicate that MTs are a major source of HM pollution and contribute significantly to environmental deterioration.Phytoremediation has emerged as a promising,cost-effective,and eco-friendly solution for MT restoration.In addition to mitigating contamination,phytoremediation enhances soil quality,prevents erosion,reduces HM leaching into groundwater,and improves the visual appeal of degraded sites.Research suggests that revegetating MT-contaminated soils with specific plant species can effectively remediate these areas,reducing HM leaching risks while improving soil properties.This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers working on MT restoration,offering insights into the latest advancements in phytoremediation technology and its potential to address the environmental challenges posed by MTs.展开更多
This study comprehensively investigates the degradation performance and mechanism of environmental persistent pollutants(EPs)by combining experimental and theoretical calculations with dielectric barrier discharge(DBD...This study comprehensively investigates the degradation performance and mechanism of environmental persistent pollutants(EPs)by combining experimental and theoretical calculations with dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)plasma synergized with persulfate.The findings demonstrated that DBD plasma could generate reactive radicals,including·OH,^(1)O_(2) and·O_(2)^(-),which primarily activate persulfate through OH and·O_(2)^(-)to produce the potent oxidizing radical SO_4^(-).This process facilitated enhanced degradation and mineralization of MeP wastewater.The performance of DBD/persulfute(PS)in degrading MeP was evaluated by kinetics,energy efficiency,and co-factor calculations,combined with degradation under different influencing factors.The actives in the system were analyzed by free radical scavenging assays and UV spectrophotometric testing to determine their effects.The findings indicated that persulfate was effectively activated by DBD plasma and that·O_(2)^(-)played a significant role.The presence of persulfate elevated the levels of H_(2)O_(2) and O_(3) in the solution.The intermediates formed during the degradation of MeP were detected using LC-MS and then analyzed alongside density-functional theory(DFT)chemical predictions to anticipate the reactive sites and deduce the potential degradation pathways of methylparaben(MeP).Toxicity evaluation software confirmed that the PS/DBD system reduces acute and developmental toxicity in the water column.The study showed that DBD plasma-activated persulfate was successful in addre ssing newly identified contaminants.展开更多
基金supported by The National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3500700)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21677010 and 51808037)Special fund of Beijing Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Quality Evaluation and Control(No.BZ0344KF21-04)。
文摘Researchers have recently developed various surface engineering approaches to modify environmental catalysts and improve their catalytic activity.Defect engineering has proved to be one of the most promising modification methods.Constructing defects on the surface of catalytic materials can effectively modulate the coordination environment of the active sites,affecting and changing the electrons,geometry,and other important properties at the catalytic active sites,thus altering the catalytic activity of the catalysts.However,the conformational relationship between defects and catalytic activity remains to be clarified.This dissertation focuses on an overview of recent advances in defect engineering in environmental catalysis.Based on defining the classification of defects in catalytic materials,defect construction methods,and characterization techniques are summarized and discussed.Focusing on an overview of the characteristics of the role of defects in electrocatalytic,photocatalytic,and thermal catalytic reactions and the mechanism of catalytic reactions.An elaborate link is given between the reaction activity and the structure of catalyst defects.Finally,the existing challenges and possible future directions for the application of defect engineering in environmental catalysis are discussed,which are expected to guide the design and development of efficient environmental catalysts and mechanism studies.
基金Supported by Education and Teaching Reform Research Project of Pingdingshan University (2020-JY05,2021-JY55)Key Scientific Research Project of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province (22B180011,23A550020)+1 种基金Henan Science and Technology Department Project (232102320262)Key Demonstration Courses with Ideological and Political Theories Teaching in Pingdingshan University in 2022.
文摘Environmental Microbiology is a professional basic course in the curriculum system of Environmental and Ecological Engineering major,which follows the requirements of ideological and political theories teaching in the course in higher education,and should be implemented in every course.Therefore,the construction of ideological and political theories teaching in the course should be an important task in the course construction of Environmental Microbiology.In view of the curriculum characteristics of Environmental Microbiology,such as multi-disciplinary feature,wide coverage and rapid development,it is an effective method for the construction of ideological and political theories teaching in the course of Environmental Microbiology by fully tapping the ideological and political elements of the curriculum,such as patriotism,scientific spirit and practical innovation,and integrating the ideological and political theories teaching in the course into the whole curriculum design and classroom teaching construction.
文摘The present work ascertains the feasibility of oil residue treatment for stabilizing wind-blown sand dunes. Various combinations of natural collapsible saline from the Jandaq desert of Iran and oil residue from distillation towers of Iranian refineries were tested in laboratory experiments. Stabilized sands were evaluated in terms of geotechnical properties, permeability, and oil retention characteristics(i.e. bonding mechanisms, leaching and migrating behaviour of oil residue from the stabilized sands). Since the presence of oil residue in soils can pose an environmental threat, the optimum retention capacity of the stabilized sands is of critical concern. Relative to sand that was not augmented with oil residue, specimens made of 7% oil residues had the highest compressive strength, significantly higher cohesion and load bearing capacity, and considerably lower permeability. The effect of distilled water, saline water and municipal sewage on prepared specimens were also evaluated.
基金Supported by 2020 Teaching Reform Research Project of Pingdingshan University(2020-JY05)School-level Ideological and Political Demonstration Course of Pingdingshan University in 2023-Ecological Engineering+1 种基金Science and Technology Research Project of Henan Provincial Department of Science and Technology(212102110189)High-level Talent Start-up Fund Project of Pingdingshan University(PXY-BSQD-202001).
文摘Integrating ideological and political theories teaching into the whole process of classroom teaching construction is a new requirement for implementing the fundamental task of cultivating people by virtue and playing the role of collaborative education.In order to realize the seamless integration of inorganic and analytical chemistry courses and ideological and political education,this paper summarizes the current situation of ideological and political research on inorganic and analytical chemistry courses in three major databases in China(VIP,CNKI and Wanfang),and sorts out the knowledge points,ideological and political elements and educational goals according to the content of the course chapters,to provide a basic guarantee for the ideological and political education construction of the course.
基金funded by the project of Guangdong Provincial Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee(2022A1515240073)the Pearl River Talent Recruitment Program(2019CX01G338),Guangdong Province.
文摘Construction engineering and management(CEM)has become increasingly complicated with the increasing size of engineering projects under different construction environments,motivating the digital transformation of CEM.To contribute to a better understanding of the state of the art of smart techniques for engineering projects,this paper provides a comprehensive review of multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)techniques,intelligent techniques,and their applications in CEM.First,a comprehensive framework detailing smart technologies for construction projects is developed.Next,the characteristics of CEM are summarized.A bibliometric review is then conducted to investigate the keywords,journals,and clusters related to the application of smart techniques in CEM during 2000-2022.Recent advancements in intelligent techniques are also discussed under the following six topics:①big data technology;②computer vision;③speech recognition;④natural language processing;⑤machine learning;and⑥knowledge representation,understanding,and reasoning.The applications of smart techniques are then illustrated via underground space exploitation.Finally,future research directions for the sustainable development of smart construction are highlighted.
基金financially supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3500702)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21677010 and 51808037)Special fund of Beijing Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Quality Evaluation and Control(No.BZ0344KF21-04).
文摘With the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels,energy and environmental issues have become increasingly critical,necessitating the search for effective solutions.Catalysis,being one of the hallmarks of modern industry,offers a promising avenue for researchers.However,the question of how to significantly enhance the performance of catalysts has gradually drawn the attention of scholars.Defect engineering,a commonly employed and effective approach to improve catalyst activity,has become a significant research focus in the catalysis field in recent years.Nonmetal vacancies have received extensive attention due to their simple form.Consequently,exploration of metal vacancies has remained stagnant for a considerable period,resulting in a scarcity of comprehensive reviews on this topic.Therefore,based on the latest research findings,this paper summarizes and consolidates the construction strategies for metal vacancies,characterization techniques,and their roles in typical energy and environmental catalytic reactions.Additionally,it outlines potential challenges in the future,aiming to provide valuable references for researchers interested in investigating metal vacancies.
文摘In recent years, the industrial development is very rapid, people's living standards continue to improve, but the environmental problems are becoming more and more prominent, in order to achieve the sustainable development goals must strengthen environmental protection, which must strengthen the construction of environmental engineering. Environmental monitoring is an important part of environmental protection work, which has a direct impact on the smooth development of environmental protection work. Therefore, in this context to explore the significance of environmental monitoring to environmental engineering construction is conducive to the relevant staff to improve the understanding of environmental monitoring, to provide reference for their construction of environmental engineering. Based on this, this paper starts from the significance of environmental monitoring to environmental engineering construction, and then discusses the ways to realize the significance of environmental monitoring to environmental engineering construction, so as to further strengthen environmental quality monitoring.
文摘Under the background of rapid social development, environmental problems are becoming increasingly severe, and effective environmental protection measures must be taken. The analysis of the current situation of environmental engineering construction shows that there are still many problems, such as sewage treatment to be improved, the lack of rationality of household waste classification and the lack of waste gas treatment. Based on the existing problems, this paper discusses the countermeasures of environmental engineering construction.
文摘In recent years, China's ecological environment construction has been gradually improved, and the concept of environmental protection has been further developed. In order to build a sustainable society, people are paying more and more attention to the issues of ecological environment reform and environmental engineering construction, paying more attention to environmental protection, and putting forward a series of measures to optimize development based on the protection of local environment. Therefore, this paper firstly outlines the relationship between environmental engineering and ecological environment, secondly analyzes the advantages of environmental engineering construction on ecological environment and finally puts forward some suggestions on improving environmental engineering construction and realizing sustainable development.
文摘With the continuous acceleration of urban construction and the continuous increase of urban population, the sewage discharge increases year by year and the treatment difficulty gradually increases, which seriously damages the urban ecological environment and reduces the quality of life of people. At the same time, some cities have low sewage treatment efficiency due to shortage of funds, backward technology, aging equipment and other problems, which further restrict the development of cities. In order to solve the sewage treatment problem and improve the utilization rate of water resources, each city must carry out sewage treatment planning according to the actual development situation, innovate the sewage treatment process and improve the sewage treatment efficiency, laying a solid foundation for people's water safety and the city's resource protection.
文摘Under the background of rapid economic development, all kinds of environmental problems emerge in an endless stream. Now, China firmly opposes the backward concept of development after governance. It pays more attention to the development of economy on the basis of environmental protection and promotes the sustainable development of economy. However, environmental protection is not a one-day effort, but a long-term process. Good environmental engineering technical specifications are more effective in improving pollution in various fields. Therefore, enterprises should increase efforts to protect the environment, and it will be implemented in energy conservation and emission reduction. Based on this, this paper focuses on the analysis of the role and impact of environmental engineering technical specifications in energy conservation and emission reduction, to lay a foundation for environmental protection of related projects.
文摘Traditional polymeric photocatalysts are typically constructed using aromatic building blocks to enhanceπ-conjugation.However,their inherent hydrophobicity and rigid structure lead to poor dispersibility in aqueous solutions,resulting in significant optical losses and exciton recombination.In this study,two series of six novel polymer photocatalysts(FLUSO,FLUSO-PEG10,FLUSO-PEG30;CPDTSO,CPDTSO-PEG10,CPDTSO-PEG30)are designed and synthesized by incorporating the hydrophilic,non-conjugated polyethylene glycol(PEG)chain,into both the main and side chains of polymers.By precisely optimizing the ratio of hydrophilic PEG segments,the water dispersibility is significantly improved while the light absorption capability of the polymer photocatalysts is well maintained.The experimental results confirm that the optimized FLUSO-PEG10 exhibits excellent photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate,reaching up to 33.9 mmol/(g·h),which is nearly three times higher than that of fullyπ-conjugated counterparts.Water contact angles and particle size analyses reveal that incorporating non-conjugated segments into the main chains enhances the capacitance of the polymer/water interface and reduces particle aggregation,leading to improved photocatalyst dispersion and enhanced charge generation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82173479 and 81872579)Jiangsu Provincial Maternal and Child Health Scientific Research Project(No.F201907).
文摘4-Nitrophenol(4-NP),as a toxic and refractory pollutant,has generated significant concern due to its adverse effects.However,the potential toxic effects andmechanism remained unclear.In this study,the reproduction,development,locomotion and reactive oxygen species(ROS)production of Caenorhabditis elegans were investigated to evaluate the 4-NP toxicity.We used metabolomics to assess the potential damage mechanisms.The role of metabolites in mediating the relationship between 4-NP and phenotypes was examined by correlation and mediation analysis.4-NP(8 ng/L and 8μg/L)caused significant reduction of brood size,ovulation rate,total germ cells numbers,head thrashes and body bends,and an increase in ROS.However,the oosperm numbers in uterus,body length and body width were decreased in 8μg/L.Moreover,36 differential metabolites were enriched in the significant metabolic pathways,including lysine biosynthesis,β-alanine metabolism,tryptophan metabolism,pentose phosphate pathway,pentose and glucuronate interconversions,amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism,starch and sucrose metabolism,galactose metabolism,propanoate metabolism,glycerolipid metabolism,and estrogen signaling pathway.The mechanism of 4-NP toxicity was that oxidative stress caused by the perturbation of amino acid,which had effects on energy metabolism through disturbing carbohydrate and lipid metabolism,and finally affected the estrogen signaling pathway to exert toxic effects.Moreover,correlation and mediation analysis showed glycerol-3P,glucosamine-6P,glucosamine-1P,UDP-galactose,L-aspartic acid,and uracilwere potential markers for the reproduction and glucose-1,6P2 for developmental toxicity.The results provided insight into the pathways involved in the toxic effects caused by 4-NP and developed potential biomarkers to evaluate 4-NP toxicity.
基金supported by the Polish National Science Center(Grant No.2022/06/X/ST10/00320)received by Witold Tisler.
文摘The present study investigates the engineering properties of submerged organic silt(orSi)stabilized with F-class fly ash(FA),with and without the addition of an activator(CaO).The utilization of F-class FA for soil improvement is an important aspect of sustainable and environmentally-conscious geotechnical engineering when marginal usage of lime and concrete is of great interest to engineers and societies.Currently,discussion is predominantly focused on the positive aspects of using the F-class FA,with a paucity of emphasis on the negative aspects.To explore these features more thoroughly,a series of strength and compressibility tests was conducted.The sample preparation and curing methodology were chosen to replicate the in situ conditions where soil is surcharged and submerged in water.It was found that the incorporation of F-class FA without an activator reduces the undrained shear strength of submerged orSi by about 20%–25%and permanently prevents any thixotropic strength restoration.An increase in undrained shear strength is observed when lime(3%–6%)is added to the soil–FA mixture or when only lime(in the same amount of 3%–6%)is used.Consequently,F-class FA can be successfully used as a filler for slurries with minimum lime content in soil mixing methods.The F-class FA(with or without an activator)shifts the so-called“creep delay”in time,consequently reducing the total creep settlements.The shift of“creep delay”is more considerable for orSi stabilized with lime or with FA and lime as an activator,than for orSi stabilized with pure F-class FA.
基金funded by the Major Humanities and Social Sciences Research Projects in Zhejiang Higher Education Institutions,grant number 2023QN131National Innovation Training Program Project in China,grant number 202410451009.
文摘Considering the special features of dynamic environment economic dispatch of power systems with high dimensionality,strong coupling,nonlinearity,and non-convexity,a GA-DE multi-objective optimization algorithm based on dual-population pseudo-parallel genetic algorithm-differential evolution is proposed in this paper.The algorithm is based on external elite archive and Pareto dominance,and it adopts the cooperative co-evolution mechanism of differential evolution and genetic algorithm.Average entropy and cubic chaoticmapping initialization strategies are proposed to increase population diversity.In the proposed method,we analyze the distribution of neighboring solutions and apply a new Pareto solution set pruning approach.Unlike traditional models,this work takes the transmission losses as an optimization target and overcomes complex model constraints through a dynamic relaxation constraint approach.To solve the uncertainty caused by integrating wind and photovoltaic energy in power system scheduling,a multi-objective dynamic environment economical dispatch model is set up that takes the system spinning reserve and network highest losses into account.In this paper,the DE algorithm is improved to form the DGAGE algorithm for the objective optimization of the overall power system,The DE algorithm part of DGAGE is combined with the JAYA algorithm to form the system scheduling HDJ algorithm for multiple energy sources connected to the grid.The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated using CEC2022 and CEC2005 test functions,showing robust optimization performance.Validation on a classical 10-unit system confirms the feasibility of the proposed algorithm in addressing power system scheduling issues.This approach provides a novel solution for dynamic power dispatch systems.
文摘This study provides the first systematic evaluation of image resolution’s effect (50-300 PPI, pixels per inch) on UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)-based digital close-range photogrammetry accuracy in civil engineering applications, such as infrastructure monitoring and heritage preservation. Using a high-resolution UAV with a 20 MP (MegaPixels) sensor, four images of a brick wall test field were captured and processed in Agisoft Metashape, with resolutions compared against Leica T2002 theodolite measurements (1.0 mm accuracy). Advanced statistical methods (ANOVA (analysis of variance), Tukey tests, Monte Carlo simulations) and ground control points validated the results. Accuracy improved from 25 mm at 50 PPI to 5 mm at 150 PPI (p < 0.01), plateauing at 4 mm beyond 200 PPI, while 150 PPI reduced processing time by 62% compared to 300 PPI. Unlike prior studies, this research uniquely isolates resolution effects in a controlled civil engineering context, offering a novel 150 PPI threshold that balances precision and efficiency. This threshold supports Saudi Vision 2030’s smart infrastructure goals for megaprojects like NEOM, providing a scalable framework for global applications. Future research should leverage deep learning to optimize resolutions in dynamic environments.
文摘Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)is a significant mechanical measure in rock engineering,key for classifying rock masses,conducting stability assessments,and guiding design processes.Over the past five decades,numerous techniques and devices have emerged for UCS measurement.This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of existing methodologies and advancements in UCS testing,examining the theoretical foundations,testing equipment,data processing techniques,and criteria for selecting appropriate UCS testing methods.Additionally,the study highlights a shift toward automated,precise,and computational approaches with multiple inputs(i.e.multiple regression,machine learning,ML)for UCS prediction.Approximately 221 articles published by various researchers between 2000 and 2024 related to ML were reviewed,focusing on the application of ML models,including artificial neural networks(ANNs),adaptive-network-based fuzzy inference system(ANFIS),random forest(RF),support vector machine(SVM),and extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost),in UCS prediction.The review also observed the growing use of hybrid models integrating ML with optimization techniques,significantly improving UCS estimation.Numerous empirical correlations,both direct and indirect,have been established in the past several years based on the physical properties of rocks.However,utilizing these proposed equations to reliably estimate UCS remains challenging due to the variability in lithology,rock origin,and other factors.This study systematically presents the established correlation expressions,considering their lithology,the number of samples used to establish the expressions,the coefficient of determination(R2),and the locations.This allows geologists and engineers to easily apply these established expressions in situations where direct estimation is not possible,enabling them to approximate UCS results.
文摘Spur dikes are essential hydraulic structures extensively used in river engineering to control bank erosion,regulate river flow,and enhance navigation.Despite their benefits,spur dikes interact with complex hydrodynamic forces that lead to vortex-induced scouring at their base,which threatens their structural stability and affects the surrounding ecosystem.This paper presents a comprehensive review that combines findings from experimental and numerical studies to explain the mechanisms of scour development around spur dikes,with a particular focus on installations in curved river channels.The review examines how hydraulic,geometric,and material parameters,such as flow velocity,dike location,alignment,shape,and porosity,affect scour depth and extent.Results from previous studies reveal that spur dikes placed near the outer bends of rivers experience more severe scouring due to stronger secondary circular flow and increased sediment entrainment.However,optimizing the spacing,orientation,and geometry of spur dikes can significantly reduce scour,in some cases by up to 80%.The paper also explores the role of dike porosity and material selection in mitigating adverse hydraulic impacts while supporting aquatic habitat diversity.By synthesizing these findings,the review provides practical design recommendations to enhance spur dike performance,minimize scour-related damages,and improve their environmental sustainability.The insights from this study can guide engineers and planners in designing more efficient and eco-friendly spur dike systems for river management and restoration projects.
文摘Mining activities are often associated with significant environmental degradation,particularly due to the accumulation of mine tailings(MTs).These waste materials are frequently stored in dams or open ponds without adequate treatment,posing serious risk of heavy metals(HMs)contamination to surrounding ecosystems.Given these challenges,restoration of MTs to mitigate their negative impacts has become highly important.This study attempts to compile different types of MTs,their characteristics,and associated issues such as acid mine drainage(AMD)and HMs contamination,along with other environmental impacts.It also explores the fundamentals of phytoremediation,highlighting key processes,recent advancements,benefits,limitations,and strategies for post-harvest management.The findings indicate that MTs are a major source of HM pollution and contribute significantly to environmental deterioration.Phytoremediation has emerged as a promising,cost-effective,and eco-friendly solution for MT restoration.In addition to mitigating contamination,phytoremediation enhances soil quality,prevents erosion,reduces HM leaching into groundwater,and improves the visual appeal of degraded sites.Research suggests that revegetating MT-contaminated soils with specific plant species can effectively remediate these areas,reducing HM leaching risks while improving soil properties.This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers working on MT restoration,offering insights into the latest advancements in phytoremediation technology and its potential to address the environmental challenges posed by MTs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50867003)。
文摘This study comprehensively investigates the degradation performance and mechanism of environmental persistent pollutants(EPs)by combining experimental and theoretical calculations with dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)plasma synergized with persulfate.The findings demonstrated that DBD plasma could generate reactive radicals,including·OH,^(1)O_(2) and·O_(2)^(-),which primarily activate persulfate through OH and·O_(2)^(-)to produce the potent oxidizing radical SO_4^(-).This process facilitated enhanced degradation and mineralization of MeP wastewater.The performance of DBD/persulfute(PS)in degrading MeP was evaluated by kinetics,energy efficiency,and co-factor calculations,combined with degradation under different influencing factors.The actives in the system were analyzed by free radical scavenging assays and UV spectrophotometric testing to determine their effects.The findings indicated that persulfate was effectively activated by DBD plasma and that·O_(2)^(-)played a significant role.The presence of persulfate elevated the levels of H_(2)O_(2) and O_(3) in the solution.The intermediates formed during the degradation of MeP were detected using LC-MS and then analyzed alongside density-functional theory(DFT)chemical predictions to anticipate the reactive sites and deduce the potential degradation pathways of methylparaben(MeP).Toxicity evaluation software confirmed that the PS/DBD system reduces acute and developmental toxicity in the water column.The study showed that DBD plasma-activated persulfate was successful in addre ssing newly identified contaminants.
