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{"title":"Bio-derived carbon sphere-modified BiOCl/BiOI heterostructures for photocatalytic treatment of real wastewater","authors":"Chuanjiang Pan,&nbsp;Chaiyan Chaiya,&nbsp;Sasiradee Jantasee","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100528","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100528","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bio-derived carbon sphere-modified BiOCl/BiOI heterostructures were synthesized via a one-pot solvothermal route to achieve simultaneous interfacial phase alignment and defect engineering. The glucose-derived carbon spheres (GCS) acted as a morphogenetic soft template, inducing a structural evolution into 3D hollow spheres while generating in situ carbon quantum dot (CQD)-like domains. These nanoscale carbon domains establish continuous interfacial charge-transfer channels, suppressing photogenerated carrier recombination. The optimized GCS–BiOCl_0.85I_0.15 composite exhibited a narrowed bandgap, reduced charge-transfer resistance, and enhanced photocurrent density. The composite achieved enhanced total organic carbon (TOC) removal for both rhodamine B and tetracycline compared to pristine BiOCl. When evaluated in primary-treated municipal wastewater matrices across different batches, the catalyst maintained robust performance, achieving approximately 50% TOC removal within 40 min without substantial photocorrosion or significant elemental leaching. Post-treatment phytotoxicity assays using <em>Lactuca sativa</em> and <em>Vigna radiata</em> confirmed a significant reduction in effluent toxicity. This work demonstrates the potential of integrating halogen-modulated heterojunctions with carbon-assisted defect tuning for realistic wastewater remediation, while acknowledging the need for further synthesis optimization to enhance overall process sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100528"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148571202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilising Dairy and Whisky Manufacture By-products for Microalgal Lipids Production","authors":"Bozena McCarthy ,&nbsp;Nissreen Abu-Ghannam ,&nbsp;Graham O'Neill","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100516","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100516","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microalgae are increasingly recognised as a renewable and sustainable source of both unsaturated and saturated fatty acids (SFAs), offering a viable alternative to traditional animal fats and plant oils. By-products of food production, such as whey from cheese production andDSG obtained from whiskey production, were found to be nutrient-dense streams and have potential for valorisation. Both whey and DSG were found to contain varied concentrations of nutrients, especially nitrate, phosphate and sugars and were shown to support microalgal growth and production of various fatty acids. <em>C. vulgaris</em> achieved 4.27 ± 0.31 g/L biomass when grown in whey. It also outperformed <em>T. lutea</em> in lipid production in DSG with significantly higher (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) lipid synthesis on day 19, achieving a total fatty acid content of 308.20 ± 106.49 mg/g biomass dw. Both microalgae strains produced SFAs such as palmitic acid (C16:0), stearic acid (C18:0) and oleic acid (C18:1 cic-9) MUFA in whey and DSG. Additionally, <em>T. lutea</em> produced lauric acid (C12:0), myristic acid (C14:0) and unsaturated palmitoleic acid (C16:1 ω-7) in whey and DSG to varying degrees. The findings indicate that microalgae can produce a distinct range of fatty acids when cultivated in both whey and DSG. The present study aims to evaluate the efficiency of microalgae in lipid production and the ability to synthesise a variety of fatty acids when utilised for the valorisation of various substrates.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100516"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147656238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable biopolymer complexes of Thai durian (Durio zibethinus Murray cv. Monthong) rind pectin and rice bran protein for microencapsulation of resveratrol","authors":"Nara Yaowiwat ,&nbsp;Karnkamol Trisopon ,&nbsp;Worrapan Poomanee","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100522","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100522","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pectin was successfully extracted from Monthong durian rind using a hot acid extraction method, yielding 15.95 ± 2.69% and producing high-methoxyl pectin (DE 58.90 ± 0.85%) with low ash and acceptable moisture content. Structural characterization by FTIR confirmed the typical polysaccharide functional groups, while SEM and TGA analyses demonstrated slab-like morphology and moderate thermal stability, indicating suitability as an encapsulating biopolymer. Complex coacervation between brown rice protein (BRP) and durian rind pectin (DRP) was investigated as a delivery system for resveratrol. Zeta potential and turbidity analyses revealed that coacervate formation was governed by electrostatic interactions under mildly acidic conditions (pH 2.5–3.5). Effective charge neutralization and maximum coacervate formation were observed at a BRP:DRP mixing ratio of 4:1. Resveratrol-loaded microcapsules exhibited particle sizes of 2–4 μm, whereas unloaded microcapsules ranged from 700 nm to 1 μm, confirming successful incorporation of the core material. Encapsulation efficiency value of 71.9 ± 4.6% was achieved at the 4:1 ratio. Morphological analysis confirmed the formation of spherical, structurally defined microcapsules. Overall, the BRP–DRP complex coacervation system using durian rind-derived pectin provides an effective and sustainable strategy for resveratrol microencapsulation, with potential applications in functional food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic delivery systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100522"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147995705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Coral skeleton-alginate-biochar bead: A modified adsorbent for Cu(II) removal","authors":"Anugrah Ricky Wijaya ,&nbsp;Ulia Nur Roiniah ,&nbsp;Rahadian Zainul ,&nbsp;Nor Kartini Binti Abu Bakar","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100515","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100515","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We developed a Ca-alginate-biochar adsorbent utilizing calcium derived from waste coral skeleton for the adsorption of copper ions (Cu²⁺). The coral skeleton underwent calcination at 850 °C to remove organic compounds, yielding CaO with a purity of approximately 88.15%. This was subsequently reacted with HCl to produce CaCl₂, serving as a crosslinking agent for sodium alginate. Biochar, obtained via pyrolysis of coconut shell, was activated and incorporated into a 1% sodium alginate solution. The resulting mixture was then added dropwise to CaCl₂ solutions of varying concentrations (0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.00 M) to form Ca-alginate-biochar beads. Optimization studies examined the effects of contact time (30-240 min) and temperature (25-65 °C) on adsorption performance. Kinetic analyses were conducted using pseudo-first and second-order models, while thermodynamic parameters were determined via the Van't Hoff equation. The adsorbent's efficacy was evaluated using Cu²⁺ standard spike solutions and industrial electrolysis wastewater. Results indicated the optimal CaCl₂ concentration was 0.5 M, yielding an adsorption capacity of 1.92 mg/g. The optimal contact time was 150 min (3.57 mg/g), and the optimal temperature was 50 °C, achieving a capacity of 6.97 mg/g and 70.1% efficiency. Application to industrial electrolysis waste demonstrated an adsorption capacity of 85.5 mg/g and 81.1% efficiency. Kinetic studies revealed conformity with the pseudo-second-order model (R² = 0.9499), suggesting a chemisorption mechanism. Thermodynamic analysis indicated an endothermic process (ΔH° = 33.17 kJ/mol) with increased entropy (ΔS° = 92.2 J/mol·K), exhibiting a tendency towards spontaneity at elevated temperatures despite positive ΔG° values. These findings demonstrate the efficacy of coral skeleton-based Ca-alginate-biochar for Cu²⁺ removal from industrial waste, highlighting its potential for scalable applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147538161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"α-Amino acid; (±)-aspartic acid catalyzed green synthesis of 2-amino-7-hydroxy-4-aryl-4H-chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives in aqueous medium","authors":"Farzaneh Mohamadpour","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100508","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100508","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We have created a sustainable process for the green, efficient, and straightforward synthesis of 2-amino-7-hydroxy-4-aryl-4<em>H</em>-chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives. A domino Knoevenagel-Michael cyclocondensation reaction is used in the procedure. A green, inexpensive, and efficient organocatalyst, α-amino acid; (±)-aspartic acid, is used to catalyze the reaction at reflux in an aqueous medium. Principles of sustainable chemistry are applied in this process. Reactions occur more quickly, producing very good to high yields. It doesn't use the chromatographic method to separate mixtures. This is a cheap and simple method. It is quick and convenient because it combines several steps into one-pot.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100508"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146074232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization of reactive blue 19 degradation by non-thermal plasma: evaluating the combined influence of conductivity and operational parameters via response surface methodology","authors":"Masoud Khojasteh,&nbsp;Amirhossein Dehghan,&nbsp;Mohammad Delnavaz","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100511","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100511","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the impact of multiple operational parameters on the degradation efficiency of the reactive blue 19 (RB19) dye during non-thermal plasma treatment. Electrical conductivity was examined simultaneously with other parameters, an aspect rarely addressed in previous plasma-based studies. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to determine the optimal conditions for dye degradation, encompassing dye concentration, applied voltage, pH, electrical conductivity, and solution volume. The results showed that a dye concentration of 30 mg/L, an applied voltage of 50 kV, a pH of 4, a conductivity of 0.045 mS/cm, and a solution volume of 10 mL achieved the highest degradation efficiency of approximately 100%. Kinetic analysis verified that RB19 degradation adheres to a second-order kinetic model, with notable interactions observed among the operational parameters. The energy efficiency for RB19 dye degradation decreases with increasing cold plasma treatment time; at a constant voltage of 50 kV, it decreases by 47% as treatment time increases from 3 to 6 min. Testing tert-butanol (TBA) and p-benzoquinone (BQ) scavengers to evaluate the effectiveness of OH^• and O₂^•- radicals, it was concluded that the hydroxyl radical has a greater effect on the degradation of RB19. COD and TOC reductions of 50% and 29%, respectively, during the plasma oxidation process indicate that, beyond RB19 dye removal, partial mineralization of organic content was achieved.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100511"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization of sulfuric acid–catalyzed hydrolysis of paper waste sludge for bacterial cellulose biosynthesis: A sustainable approach to industrial waste valorization","authors":"Thuc Tri Nguyen Ngo ,&nbsp;Long Phuoc Lieu ,&nbsp;Tan Khang Pham ,&nbsp;Thi My Hao Nguyen ,&nbsp;Phuc Lan Le ,&nbsp;Kim Quoc Cuong Pham ,&nbsp;Nguyen Hoang Phuc To ,&nbsp;Minh Tam Nguyen ,&nbsp;Man Nhi Truong ,&nbsp;Phan Thong Nguyen ,&nbsp;Trung Hieu Lu ,&nbsp;Nhan Tu Le Tan ,&nbsp;Dinh Quan Nguyen","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100510","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100510","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Paper waste sludge (PWS) generated by the pulp and paper industry is a cellulose-rich residue that remains largely underutilized and presents disposal challenges. In this study, an integrated chemical–biological process was developed to valorize PWS into high-value bacterial cellulose (BC) through sulfuric acid–catalyzed hydrolysis followed by fermentation with <em>Acetobacter xylinum</em>. The hydrolysis step was statistically optimized using a Box–Behnken design to evaluate the effects of solid-to-liquid ratio, sulfuric acid concentration, temperature, and reaction time on reducing sugar production. The optimal hydrolysis conditions were identified as a solid-to-liquid ratio of 1:31.2, sulfuric acid concentration of 8.17%, temperature of 91.3 °C, and reaction time of 6.15 h, yielding a reducing sugar concentration of 11.12 g/L with a hydrolysis efficiency of 60.64%. The resulting hydrolysate was directly utilized as the fermentation substrate without detoxification, leading to BC production of approximately 10 g/L and a sugar-to-cellulose conversion efficiency of 49.65%. Structural characterization by SEM, XRD, and FTIR revealed that the BC exhibited a dense nanofibrillar matrix, high purity, and a crystallinity index of 84%, comparable to BC produced from refined carbon sources. A simplified mass balance and preliminary economic assessment further indicated effective carbon transfer from PWS to BC, low chemical cost contribution, and compatibility with existing sludge management practices. Thus, this work demonstrates a technically robust and scalable approach for converting paper waste sludge into high-performance bacterial cellulose, supporting the valorization of industrial waste into value-added biopolymers within a circular bioeconomy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100510"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"One-pot synthesis of 2-aminoquinazolinones through sequential microwave irradiation and electrosynthesis","authors":"Khuyen Thu Nguyen ,&nbsp;Mongkol Sukwattanasinitt ,&nbsp;Sumrit Wacharasindhu","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100512","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100512","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, we present the first sequential microwave-electrosynthesis strategy for the efficient and environmentally friendly synthesis of 2-aminoquinazolinones in a one-pot process. The electrochemical approach employs catalytic amounts of NH₄I and NaCl as a recyclable mediator-electrolyte system, without the need for external oxidants or metal reagents. Furthermore, one-pot synthetic routes starting from isatoic anhydrides or 2-aminobenzonitriles were developed by merging microwave and electrochemical methods, enabling the efficient synthesis of 2-aminoquinazolinones from diverse precursors in 38 examples with yields ranging from 40% to 98%. The process demonstrates high atom economy, good faradaic efficiency, and substantial reductions in solvent use and waste generation compared to conventional protocols. This approach is compatible with a variety of functional groups and is scalable to gram-scale synthesis without loss of efficiency. Moreover, the protocol can be successfully applied to the synthesis of both bioactive compounds and organocatalysts, highlighting its versatility and environmental benefits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100512"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147421024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hybrid metal organic framework-polyethersulfone hollow fiber membrane interface for advanced ultrafiltration of microplastics, dyes, heavy metals, and salts: Toward sustainable development goals for wastewater treatment","authors":"Muttanna Venkatesh ,&nbsp;Arun M. Isloor ,&nbsp;Ramin Farnood ,&nbsp;Hilda Porawati","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100518","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100518","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The intensifying problem of hazardous pollutants in water bodies, including industrial dyes, microplastics, heavy metals, and inorganic salts, demands the advancement of effective and sustainable treatment solutions. Traditional methods often prove inadequate due to their complexity, high costs, and potential for secondary contamination. This research presents novel fabrication of polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration (UF) hollow fiber membranes (HFMs), integrated with a 3D hierarchical MIL-100(Fe)@MIL-53(Fe) metal organic framework (MOF) composite, designed to address these issues. The tailored MOF composite architecture offers superior porosity and synergistic functional sites, enhancing hydrophilicity, water flux, antifouling resistance, and selective removal efficacy. Characterization techniques, including powder XRD, FTIR, FESEM, AFM, BET, membrane, material Zeta Potential, Particle size analyzer, TGA, and water contact angle, demonstrate the successful synthesis and integration of MOFs, as well as the fabrication of composite incorporated HFMs. This work demonstrates an effective pure water flux of 148 Lm⁻²h⁻¹ and very good removal efficacy through the cross-flow ultrafiltration process. While rejection efficiency of MM-0 and MM-2 displayed 84.7% and 95.8% for P(St-co-MMA), 92% and 94.9% for PET, 57.9% and 88% for Hg²⁺, 65.4% and 99% for Pb²⁺, 67.66% and 98% for CV, 77% and 95% for RO16, 36.32% and 50.37% for Na⁺, and 42.56 % and 71.28% for Mg^2+, respectively. Antifouling studies established a notable flux recovery ratio and operating robustness. This study authenticates the advanced novel work that is promising for the ultrafiltration water treatment process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100518"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147748911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Calcium carbonate nanoparticle-incorporated Polyethersulfone hollow fiber membranes for the removal of Arsenic (V) from wastewater through ultrafiltration","authors":"D. Mruthyunjaya Swamy,&nbsp;Arun M. Isloor,&nbsp;Muttanna Venkatesh,&nbsp;Hilda Porawati,&nbsp;Geetha Mable Pinto,&nbsp;Vijayendra Shetti","doi":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100537","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.crgsc.2026.100537","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Arsenic contamination of drinking water is a widespread global concern. Long-term exposure can cause serious health problems, highlighting the urgent need for effective arsenic removal methods from wastewater. Traditional approaches often involve high chemical consumption, produce sludge, and lack flexibility, limiting their efficiency. Membrane technology offers a promising, advanced solution with advantages in scalability, durability, and effectiveness for various water treatment issues. This study presented the fabrication of hollow fiber membranes (HFMs) via phase inversion using the dry-jet wet spinning technique and uniquely shows that incorporating calcium carbonate nanoparticles (CNPs) into Polyethersulfone HFMs allows for simultaneous enhancements in hydrophilicity, pure water permeability, and arsenic (V) rejection efficiency, addressing the gaps in existing research that typically examine only isolated performance improvements. The synthesis of CNPs and the fabrication of both modified and unmodified HFMs were verified through physicochemical analyses such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Powder X-Ray Diffraction, Zeta Potential and Particle Size measurements, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis, Thermogravimetric analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Membrane Zeta Potential, and Water Contact Angle (WCA) testing. Performance studies, such as pure water permeability (PWP), water uptake (WU), and rejection efficiency (RE) of As (V), were performed at 1 bar transmembrane pressure. The results showed WU of 84.48% and 72.6%, WCA of 77.4° and 84.2°, PWP of 97 and 66.15 L m⁻² h⁻¹ bar⁻¹, and arsenic(V) rejection efficiencies of 63.69% and 41.79% for optimized and pristine membranes, respectively. While UF membranes typically have lower arsenic ion removal efficiency than nanofiltration or reverse osmosis, embedding NPs in the PES polymer matrix modifies surface charge, promotes adsorption, and facilitates complexation. This modification significantly improves the rejection of arsenic(V) ions under cross-flow UF conditions. Overall, the optimized HFMs provides an effective approach for water purification by combining size exclusion, electrostatic interactions, adsorption, and surface complexation mechanisms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":296,"journal":{"name":"Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100537"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149251686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}