A composite of nano-zerovalent iron (nZVI) supported on granular activated carbon (GAC) was synthesizedthrough adsorption-reduction method, and its performances used as catalyst of Fenton-like were investigated to degrade methylene blue (MB) in model wastewater.Theresults show thathomogeneous dispersion of nZVI was greatly improved after supported on GAC. In comparison, the composite (nZVI/GAC)...

The increasing demand for fatty aldehydes as natural flavoring agents nowadays grapples with current production processes requiring harsh reaction conditions and hazardous chemicals. Our research group proved the concept of an innovative, sustainable process based on renewable plant oils aldehyde production: acids reduction via zerovalent iron. In this study, we present first time extensive sup...

Nanoscale zerovalent iron (NZVI) rapidly transforms many environmental contaminants to benign products and is a promising in-situ remediation agent. To be effective, NZVI should form stable dispersions in water such that it can be delivered in water-saturated porous media to the contaminated area. Limited mobility of NZVI has been reported, however, attributed to its rapid aggregation. This stu...

We have developed a chemical method to intercalate a variety of zerovalent metal atoms into two-dimensional (2D) layered Bi(2)Se(3) chalcogenide nanoribbons. We use a chemical reaction, such as a disproportionation redox reaction, to generate dilute zerovalent metal atoms in a refluxing solution, which intercalate into the layered Bi(2)Se(3) structure. The zerovalent nature of the intercalant a...