Sustainable development goals under threat? Multidimensional impact of COVID-19 on our planet and society outweigh short term global pollution reduction

Qadeer, Abdul; Anis, M.; Ajmal, Zeeshan; Kirsten, Kelly L; Usman, Muhammad; Khosa, Rivoningo; Li, Mengyang; Xia, Junqiang; Zhao, Xingru

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2022.103962

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“…Photocatalytic degradation is considered as a most promising and efficient wastewater treatment strategy in term of degradation of pollutants. [402][403][404][405][406][407][408] In this process, the photocatalyst play an important role in order to determine the performance of overall photocatalytic system. [233,409,410] For that aim, a wide range of semiconductors, such as TiO 2 , [411] g-C 3 N 4 , [412] and CdS, [413] have already been taken as an efficient photoactive material with promising photodegradation efficacy towards a wide range of organic pollutants.…”

Section: Mxenes In Photocatalytic Degradation Of Pollutantsmentioning

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“…Photocatalytic degradation is considered as a most promising and efficient wastewater treatment strategy in term of degradation of pollutants [402–408] . In this process, the photocatalyst play an important role in order to determine the performance of overall photocatalytic system [233,409,410] .…”

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Recent Advancement in Rational Design Modulation of MXene: A Voyage from Environmental Remediation to Energy Conversion and Storage

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Sohail

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The Chemical Record

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Use of MXenes (Ti 3 C 2 T x ), which belongs to the family of two-dimensional transition metal nitrides and carbides by encompassing unique combination of metallic conductivity and hydrophilicity, is receiving tremendous attention, since its discovery as energy material in 2011. Owing to its precursor selective chemical etching, and unique intrinsic characteristics, the MXene surface properties are further classified into highly chemically active compound, which further produced different surface functional groups i. e., oxygen, fluorine or hydroxyl groups. However, the role of surface functional groups doesn't not only have a significant impact onto its electrochemical and hydrophilic characteristics (i. e., ion adsorption/diffusion), but also imparting a noteworthy effect onto its conductivity, work function, electronic structure and properties. Henceforth, such kind of inherent chemical nature, robust electrochemistry and high hydrophilicity ultimately increasing the MXene application as a most propitious material for [a] A

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Section: Mxenes In Photocatalytic Degradation Of Pollutantsmentioning

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Recent Advancement in Rational Design Modulation of MXene: A Voyage from Environmental Remediation to Energy Conversion and Storage

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Qadeer

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The Chemical Record

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“…( Cheng, Zhao and Zhao, 2022 , Goverment of Saskatchewan, 2020 , Moosazadeh et al, 2022 , Pan, Ng and Richter, 2019b , Qadeer et al, 2022 , Singh et al, 2022 , Vu et al, 2021b , WHO (World Health Organization) 2022c )…”

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Evolution of COVID-19 municipal solid waste disposal behaviors using epidemiology-based periods defined by World Health Organization guidelines

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Karimi

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Sustainable Cities and Society

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“…Also, recently, Covid-19 and the health crisis have greatly influenced green efforts. States and institutions have shifted their priorities toward economic and health sector recovery (Qadeer et al, 2022).…”

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Environmental Insecurity in Pakistan: Contemporary Challenges and Responses

2022

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This study investigates the contemporary environmental risks of air pollution and heat waves, their causes, and their impacts in Pakistan. The research aims to find out the reasons behind the response challenges despite introducing policy programs such as National Climate Change Policy Framework and initiatives like The Billion Tree Tsunami. This study has used a qualitative research approach by adding a case study analysis and an environmental expert’s opinion. The key findings have revealed that compared to the past, the nature of causes behind rising air pollution and intense heat waves has changed. Heavy traffic flow, stop-and-go traffic phenomenon, uncontrolled emissions, and rapid shifts in rainfall are the principal factors that harm Pakistan’s environment. From the expert’s point of view, the study also reveals that the response mechanism is facing hurdles due to institutional dissonance and lack of capacity building. Further, the findings suggest that a multi-layered approach involving policymakers, experts, academicians, and individuals through a community-driven approach can offer practical solutions. As the study has included the example of an individual-level digital response to current environmental threats, this research would provide a platform to make similar budget-friendly and technology-oriented approaches in the future.

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Sustainable development goals under threat? Multidimensional impact of COVID-19 on our planet and society outweigh short term global pollution reduction

Cited by 52 publications

References 83 publications

Recent Advancement in Rational Design Modulation of MXene: A Voyage from Environmental Remediation to Energy Conversion and Storage

Recent Advancement in Rational Design Modulation of MXene: A Voyage from Environmental Remediation to Energy Conversion and Storage

Evolution of COVID-19 municipal solid waste disposal behaviors using epidemiology-based periods defined by World Health Organization guidelines

Environmental Insecurity in Pakistan: Contemporary Challenges and Responses

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