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Progress of Dispersants for Coal Water Slurry

This review examined the development and current state of dispersants used in coal water slurry formulations, covering both traditional and novel dispersant types and their mechanisms for improving slurry concentration.

2023 Molecules 22 citations
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Synthesis of Water-Dispersible Poly(dimethylsiloxane) and Its Potential Application in the Paper Coating Industry as an Alternative for PFAS-Coated Paper and Single-Use Plastics

Researchers synthesized water-dispersible polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and evaluated its potential as a delivery agent and surface-treatment compound in cosmetic and biomedical applications. The water-dispersible PDMS formulations showed stable performance and could enable silicone-based functionality in aqueous formulations without conventional solvents.

2024 Polymers 9 citations
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ВЛАСТИВОСТІ КОМПОЗИЦІЙНОГО ВОДОВУГІЛЬНОГО ПАЛИВА, СТАБІЛІЗОВАНОГО ЗА ДОПОМОГОЮ ВУГЛЕЦЕВОГО СУБМІКРОННОГО МАТЕРІАЛУ ТА АМІНОСПИРТІВ

Researchers investigated the stabilization of composite water-coal fuel (WCF) using carbon submicron material produced by plasma-chemical conversion of organic wastewater and amino alcohols as chemical additives. The study examined how these additives influence the rheological properties, viscosity, and stability of coal-water slurries with 61% solid-phase concentration.

2024 Journal of Chemistry and Technologies
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Effect of water-soluble polymers on the transport of functional group-modified polystyrene nanoplastics in goethite-coated saturated porous media

Researchers examined how polyacrylic acid (a common water-soluble polymer) influences nanoplastic migration through iron oxide-coated and uncoated quartz sand, finding that it inhibits transport in plain sand but promotes it in iron-coated media by forming an ecological corona on nanoplastic surfaces that alters electrostatic interactions and competes with iron binding sites.

2024 Journal of Hazardous Materials 8 citations
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Stabilization of Fragmental Polystyrene Nanoplastic by Natural Organic Matter: Insight into Mechanisms

This study investigated how natural organic matter stabilizes fragmental polystyrene nanoplastics in aqueous environments, finding that humic and fulvic acid coatings reduce aggregation and enhance colloidal stability, affecting nanoplastic transport and bioavailability.

2021 ACS ES&T Water 90 citations
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Carrier Flotation of Low-Rank Coal with Polystyrene

This paper explores using polystyrene as a carrier material to improve flotation of low-rank coal during processing. The study is relevant to understanding how polystyrene microplastics behave in water and their tendency to adsorb onto other surfaces.

2020 Minerals 30 citations
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Oil‐ and water‐resistant paper substrate using blends of chitosan‐graft‐polydimethylsiloxane and poly(vinyl alcohol)

Researchers developed a plastic- and fluorine-free coating approach for oil and water repellent paper substrates using blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) and chitosan-graft-polydimethylsiloxane copolymer, offering an economical alternative to conventional coatings that contribute to microplastic contamination.

2021 Journal of Applied Polymer Science 31 citations
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Functionalization of polymers and nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, textile and biomedical applications: a review

This review covers surface functionalization strategies for polymers and nanomaterials to improve adhesion, wettability, biocompatibility, and performance in water treatment, food packaging, and biomedical applications. Functionalization is highlighted as an approach to expand the utility of inert conventional polymers and nanomaterials without the environmental drawbacks of additive-laden plastic products.

2020 Environmental Chemistry Letters 229 citations
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Molecular simulation of the slurrying mechanism in microplastic semi-coke water slurry

Researchers used molecular simulation to study how microplastic particles influence the slurrying mechanism in semi-coke water slurry fuel systems, finding that plastic surfaces alter slurry viscosity and particle interaction dynamics.

2024 Journal of Molecular Modeling 8 citations
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Transport of polystyrene nanoplastics in porous media: Combined effects of two co-existing substances

Researchers studied how cationic and anionic surfactants interact with natural organic matter (humic acid and sodium alginate) to control polystyrene nanoplastic transport through porous media, finding that the dominant mobility mechanism switched from electrostatic (with cationic surfactants) to hydrophobic (with anionic surfactants), with organic matter amplifying each surfactant's effect.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 11 citations
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Transport of alumina nanoparticles in natural waters and water saturated porous media- an analysis of the effect of various environmental parameters

This study examined how water chemistry affects the stability, settling, and transport of alumina nanoparticles in aquatic environments and saturated porous media. Understanding nanoparticle fate in the environment is important because engineered nanoparticles in products can behave similarly to nanoplastics, accumulating in soil and water ecosystems.

2023 Global NEST Journal 1 citations
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Nano- and Micro-SiO2 With Integrated Green Chemistry-Based Superhydrophobic Coating for Robust Antifouling and Anticorrosion Properties

Researchers developed a solvent-free, recyclable superhydrophobic coating using micro- and nano-sized silica particles, achieving water contact angles above 170 degrees. By avoiding fluorinated compounds and synthetic polymers commonly used in coatings, this approach could reduce microplastic and chemical pollution while still providing strong antifouling and anticorrosion protection for surfaces.

2025 ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 14 citations
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Recent Advances in the Aggregation Behavior of Nanoplastics in Aquatic Systems

This review examines recent advances in understanding nanoplastic aggregation behavior in aquatic systems, focusing on how polymer surface modification and the use of novel surfactants can be designed to promote aggregation of nanoplastics from the environment. The review distinguishes this approach from conventional surfactant use aimed at dispersing insoluble compounds.

2023 International Journal of Molecular Sciences 15 citations
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A critical review on clay-based nanocomposite particles for application of wastewater treatment

This review evaluates clay-based nanocomposite materials including clay-metal, clay-polymer, and clay-carbon composites as adsorbents for removing various pollutants from water and wastewater. Clay nanocomposites offer high surface area, thermal stability, and selectivity, and are identified as more cost-effective than conventional treatment methods.

2022 Water Science & Technology 58 citations
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Transport of functional group modified polystyrene nanoplastics in binary metal oxide saturated porous media

Researchers found that the surface functional groups of polystyrene nanoplastics significantly influenced their transport behavior through binary metal oxide porous media, with solution chemistry and the specific combination of metal oxides playing key roles in determining nanoplastic mobility in soil environments.

2022 Journal of Hazardous Materials 26 citations
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AgNP Composite Silicone-Based Polymer Self-Healing Antifouling Coatings

This study developed silver nanoparticle composite silicone-based polymer coatings with both self-healing and antifouling properties, demonstrating that the combination of AgNPs and silicone matrix provides durable fouling resistance and mechanical recovery.

2024 Materials 4 citations