Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biodegradable materials and methods of removing using the biodegradable materials to remove phosphorus from water. Additionally, the biodegradable materials may be used as a fertilizer.

Abstract: A photothermal distillation membrane including a polydopamine (PDA) coated, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane is disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing same. A photothermal aerogel membrane including a polydopamine (PDA)-containing bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is also disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing same.

Abstract: A photothermal distillation membrane including a polydopamine (PDA) coated, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane is disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing same. A photothermal aerogel membrane including a polydopamine (PDA)-containing bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is also disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing same.

Abstract: Abstract: Described herein is a process for obtaining rare earth elements from coal-based resources. Advantages of this process include low energy demands, application of environmentally-friendly solvents, and high purities of obtained rare earth elements.

Abstract: A photothermal distillation membrane comprising a tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyl-trichlorosilane (FTCS) fluoro-silanized, polydopamine (PDA) coated, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane is disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing a FTCS-PDA-PVDF membrane. A tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyl-trichlorosilane (FTCS) fluoro-silanized, polydopamine (PDA) containing bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) aerogel membrane is also disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing a FTCS-PDA/BNC aerogel membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biodegradable materials and methods of removing using the biodegradable materials to remove phosphorus from water. Additionally, the biodegradable materials may be used as a fertilizer.

Abstract: A method of forming birnessite ?-MnO2 nanosheets is provided. The method includes oxidizing manganese (Mn2+) in the presence of a source of nitrate and a light source.

Abstract: Self-sterilizing filtration materials are disclosed that include at least one polydopamine-functionalized layer. The at least one polydopamine-functionalized layer is configured to heat to a sterilization temperature when illuminated by light with a light intensity. The self-sterilizing filtration materials may be included in a filtering respirator mask. Methods of sterilizing filtration materials and filtering respirator masks containing at least one polydopamine-functionalized layer by exposing to sunlight are also disclosed. In addition, methods of producing a self-sterilizing filtering respirator mask by polydopamine-functionalizing at least one layer of the filtration material in an existing filtering respirator mask.

Abstract: A photothermal distillation membrane comprising a tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyl-trichlorosilane (FTCS) fluoro-silanized, polydopamine (PDA) coated, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane is disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing a FTCS-PDA-PVDF membrane. A tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyl-trichlorosilane (FTCS) fluoro-silanized, polydopamine (PDA) containing bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) aerogel membrane is also disclosed, as well as a process for synthesizing a FTCS-PDA/BNC aerogel membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to ultrafiltration membranes based on bacterial nanocellulose and graphene oxide. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to the novel design and incorporation of membranes for realizing new, highly efficient, and environmentally-friendly anti-biofouling membranes for water purification.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biodegradable materials and methods of removing using the biodegradable materials to remove phosphorus from water. Additionally, the biodegradable materials may be used as a fertilizer.

Abstract: A method of forming birnessite ?-MnO2 nanosheets is provided. The method includes oxidizing manganese (Mn2+) in the presence of a source of nitrate and a light source.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to ultrafiltration membranes based on bacterial nanocellulose and graphene oxide. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to the novel design and incorporation of membranes for realizing new, highly efficient, and environmentally-friendly anti-biofouling membranes for water purification.