The hierarchically porous and iron-functionalized zeolite ZSM-5 has been fabricated as a Fenton photocatalyst by a facile post-treatment process, which exhibits an excellent visible-light catalytic property in the adsorption/degradation of organic pollutants under mild reaction conditions.

Here, we show that resistance of Escherichia coli to TiO2 photocatalysis involves defenses against reactive oxygen species. Results support the idea that TiO2 photocatalysis generates damage which later becomes deleterious during recovery. We found this to be partly due to DNA attack via hydroxyl radicals generated by the Fenton reaction during recovery.

At present, the use of conventional wastewater processes is becoming increasingly challenging, mainly due to presence biorecalcitrant organic matter. Advanced oxidation such as Fenton, Fenton-like and hybrid have been successfully employed for treatment highly concentrated toxic non-biodegradable pollutants. Here, a series bimetallic catalysts, based on Cu/Fe supported over ZrO2, were investiga...

UNLABELLED BACKGROUND The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) lies in close proximity to the free radical-producing electron transport chain, thus, it is highly prone to oxidative damage. Oxyphilic type of follicular thyroid carcinoma consists of cells filled - almost exclusively - with aberrant mitochondria. In turn, bivalent iron (Fe2+) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) are indispensable for thyroid horm...

While Cr(V) species and .OH radicals have been suggested to play significant roles in the mechanism of chromate-related carcinogenesis, controversy still exists regarding the identity of the Cr(V) species and their role in the generation of .OH radicals. Some recent studies have suggested that the primary Cr(V) species involved is the tetraperoxochromate(V) (CrO8(3-)) ion, which produces .OH ra...

Boreal trees rely on their ectomycorrhizal fungal symbionts to acquire growth-limiting nutrients, such as nitrogen (N), which mainly occurs as proteins complexed in soil organic matter (SOM). The mechanisms for liberating this N are unclear as ectomycorrhizal fungi have lost many genes encoding lignocellulose-degrading enzymes present in their saprotrophic ancestors. We hypothesized that hydrox...