Hydration Water Research Articles

Study of Protein Hydration Water with the V4S Structural Index: Focus on Binding Site Description.

V4S, a new structural indicator for water specially designed to be suitable for hydration and nanoconfined contexts, has been recently introduced and preliminarily applied for water in contact with self-assembled monolayers and graphene-like systems. This index enabled an accurate detection of defective high local density water molecules (called HDA-like given their structural resemblance with the high-density amorphous ice, HDA). In the present work, we shall apply this new metric to characterize protein hydration water with particular interest in protein binding sites. As a first result, we shall find that protein hydration water has a higher concentration of HDA-like molecular arrangements compared to the bulk. Significantly, we shall show that the concentration of HDA-like molecules sharply decreases beyond the first hydration layer. Finally, we shall also reveal a highly nonuniform spatial distribution of the V4S values for the first hydration shell on the protein surface, where the higher hydrophobicity inherent to the ligand binding site will be evident from an enrichment in HDA-like molecules as compared to the population exhibited by the global protein surface.

Molecular Hydrophobicity Signature in Charged Bidimensional Clay Materials.

The unraveling of the hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity molecular signature of nanometric bidimensional confined systems represents a challenging task with repercussions in environmental transport processes. Swelling clay minerals represent an ideal model system, as hydrophobicity can be modified during material synthesis by substituting hydroxyls by fluorine in the structure, without additional surface treatment. This following work presents a combined approach, integrating experimental inelastic neutron scattering spectroscopy and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, with the objective of advancing our understanding of the role of surface hydroxylation/fluorination and the extent of confinement on water properties. From computed structures, the analysis of molecular hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity signature was investigated in detail through water-cation-surface interactions. The results elucidate the influence of fluorination on interlayer species, thereby tracing the impact of the surface on the diminished number of water molecules in such a sample. It is notable that the strong cation-water interaction can overcome the disruptive influence of fluorine, thereby maintaining comparable water hydration shells around cations and resulting in an almost identical bidimensional confinement geometry for both hydroxylated and fluorinated specimens. The analysis of the hydrogen-bond network revealed a significant reorganization of the water molecules due to fluorination. Our results suggest that a quantitative molecular signature of hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity can be derived from the analysis of the formation of cavities in the confined fluid. This new finding represents a robust approach for generalizing the hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity character for a wide variety of bidimensional systems while proposing a framework for the design of new materials with controlled water properties.

Molecular insights into inhibition and manipulation of methane hydrate dissociation by lecithin and poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone)

Hydrate dissociation during the drilling operations precipitates wellbore instability and gas incursion, critically impeding the safe extraction of natural gas hydrates. Various inhibitors for hydrate dissociation were widely adopted in the drilling and production, however, understanding and manipulating the dissociation of hydrates in the presence of kinetic inhibitors remains unclear. Herein, we propose a strategy to apply terahertz electric fields to manipulate the dissociation, based on the inhibition mechanisms of two common kinetic inhibitors, Lecithin and poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP). We elaborated on these mechanisms by investigating the dissociation of methane hydrate in both pure water (PW) and seawater (SW) using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The dissociation process was accelerated by the rapid growth of nanobubbles and the intrusion of ions. The hydrophobic fatty chains and hydrophilic groups in lecithin directly affected the migration of methane and water molecules through adsorption and the hydrogen bond network. Interestingly, the steric hindrance effect exerted by PVP prominently impeded the migration of methane. To maintain this steric hindrance, one electric field of 30 THz was applied to the PVP/PW system, successfully manipulating the dissociation of methane hydrate. Our findings provide valuable molecular insights into the impact and manipulation of kinetic inhibitors on hydrate dissociation.

Effect of Exchange Dynamics on the NMR Relaxation of Water in Porous Silica.

The interaction of molecules, in particular, water, with solid interfaces has been studied by a multitude of methods, among them nuclear magnetic resonance spin relaxation. The frequency dependence of the relaxation times follows patterns that have been interpreted in terms of the molecular orientation and dynamics. Several different model approaches could successfully explain limiting cases of 1H relaxation dispersion in systems with rigid surfaces such as silica gel or glass, but none of them can reproduce the relaxation of both 1H and 2H nuclei, which differ in their respective relaxation mechanisms, dipolar vs quadrupolar. From detailed studies of the dynamics of hydration of water in biological materials, the importance of hydrogen and molecular exchange to the longitudinal relaxation time of T1 was demonstrated. In this work, exchange times of both H2O and D2O in hydrophilic silica gel are varied in a controlled fashion in a wide range using disodium hydrogen phosphate, and the effect of physical exchange on spin relaxation is quantified for the first time in such systems using the exchange-mediated reorientation model.

Water as a Structural Marker in Gelatin Hydrogels with Different Cross-Linking Nature.

We have studied the molecular properties of water in physically and chemically cross-linked gelatin hydrogels by FTIR-spectroscopy, NMR relaxation, and diffusivity and broadband dielectric spectroscopy, which are sensitive to dynamical properties of water, being a structural marker of polymer network. All experiments demonstrated definite reinforcement of the hydrogel net structure and an increase in the amount of hydrate water. FTIR experiments have shown that the chemical cross-linking of gelatin molecules initiates an increase in the collagen-like triple helices "strength", as a result of infused restriction on protein molecular mobility. The "strengthening" of protein chains hinders the mobility of protein fragments, introducing complex modifications into the structural properties of water which are remained practically unchanged up to up to 30-40 °C.

Understanding the time-dependent rheological behavior of seawater mixed cement paste with fly ash

Due to the relative scarcity of freshwater resources in coastal regions, the use of seawater in concrete construction has great potential due to its benefits in cost and resource. To further advance the application of seawater concrete, a deeper understanding of its rheological properties is essential. This study investigates the effects of fly ash on the time-dependent rheological behavior of seawater cementitious paste, such as yield stress, plastic viscosity, and structural build-up rate. The underlying mechanisms are analyzed using the theories of water film thickness (WFT), ion concentration, and hydration heat. The research findings confirm that the rheological parameters of seawater paste are generally higher than those of deionized water paste, regardless of the cementitious compositions. As fly ash content increases, the plastic viscosity of seawater paste increase, while the fluidity and dynamic yield stress decreases. Further analysis reveals that the decrease in the yield stress with fly ash content is well related to the increase in the WFT, but it cannot sufficiently explain the change of yield stress over time. Instead, the amount of hydration products in seawater paste shows a linear increasing relationship with the dynamic yield stress at 65 min. By contrast, the plastic viscosity can be related to the ion concentration in the interstitial solution, wherein an increase in the concentration of Ca2+ corresponds to an increase in the plastic viscosity. Moreover, the rheological parameters increase over time, with the growth rates between 5 and 35 minutes being higher than those between 35 and 65 minutes, possibly due to the rapid early hydration of the binder materials. This study offers a fundamental theoretical support for the use of seawater in various concrete applications.

Habitual water intake impacted the body composition of young male athletes in free-living conditions: a cross-sectional study.

The study aimed to explore the associations between water intake and body composition and differences of body composition in different water itake and hydration statuses among young male athletes. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 111 young male athletes in Beijing, China. Total drinking fluids (TDF) and water from food were assessed using a 7-day, 24-h fluid intake record questionnaire and the duplicate portion method, respectively. The osmolality of 24-hour urine and blood samples was tested. Body composition was measured using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer twice at 5-min intervals. Participants were divided into two groups based on the recommendations of total water intake (TWI) and TDF in China, as well as into three groups based on 24-h urine osmolality. Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated to determine the relationship between water intake and body composition. Chi-square tests and Student's t-tests were used to compare differences. A total of 109 participants completed the study. TDF (r = 0.230, p = 0.016; r = 0.234, p = 0.014; r = 0.242, p = 0.011) and TWI (r = 0.275, p = 0.004; r = 0.243, p = 0.011; r = 0.243, p = 0.011) were positively correlated with total body water (TBW), intracellular water (ICW), and extracellular water (ECW). TBW/body weight (BW) was positively associated with TDF percentage of BW (TDF/BW) (r = 0.267, p = 0.005), water from food percentage of BW (r = 0.217, p = 0.024), and TWI percentage of BW (TWI/BW) (r = 0.316, p = 0.001). Participants who met the TDF recommendation of China had 1.3 kg higher skeletal muscle mass (SMM), 0.9 kg higher ICW, and 0.5% higher TBW/BW than those who did not (all p < 0.05), with fat-free mass (FFM) and TBW being higher (p = 0.051; p = 0.050). Those who met the TWI recommendation of China had 1.3 kg higher SMM, 2.4 kg higher FFM, 1.1 kg higher ICW, 0.6 kg higher ECW, and 1.7 kg higher TBW than their counterparts (all p < 0.05). Moderate associations were found between water intake and body composition. No significant differences were observed among participants in three hydration statuses (all p > 0.05). Participants who met the TWI or TDF recommendations had better body composition distribution than their counterparts. Thus, habitual water intake, not hydration status, affects body composition among athletes in free-living conditions.

Dynamic protein hydration water mediates the aggregation kinetics of amyloid β peptides at interfaces

Protein hydration water is essential for protein misfolding and amyloid formation, but how it directs the course of amyloid formation has yet to be elucidated. Here, we experimentally demonstrated that femtosecond sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy (SFG–VS) and the femtosecond IR pump–SFG probe technique can serve as powerful tools for addressing this issue. Using amyloid β(1–42) peptide as a model, we determined the transient misfolding intermediates by probing the amide band spectral features and the local hydration water changes by measuring the ultrafast vibrational dynamics of the amide I band. For the first time, we established a correlation between the dynamic change in protein hydration water and aggregation propensity. The aggregation propensity depends on the dynamic change in the hydration water, rather than the static hydration water content of the initial protein state. Water expulsion enhances the aggregation propensity and promotes amyloid formation, while protein hydration attenuates the aggregation propensity and inhibits amyloid formation. The suppression of water expulsion and protein hydration can prevent protein aggregation and stabilize proteins. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the underlying effect of hydration water on amyloid formation and protein structural stability and provide a strategy for maintaining long–term stabilization of biomolecules.

A Comprehensive Methodology for Investigating Cocurrent Spontaneous Imbibition in Coal.

Visualizing and quantifying fluid distribution during spontaneous imbibition at the nanomicro scale is vital for understanding microfluid flow and dynamic wettability in coalbed methane (CBM) reservoirs, which could serve as a fundamental basis for optimizing the parameters of the hydraulic fracturing process. In this study, fluid distribution and flow behavior can be acquired by combining nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and in situ X-ray microcomputed tomography (μ-CT) technologies. Meanwhile, spontaneous imbibition stages were studied to analyze gas-water exchange efficiency. Additionally, dynamic wettability of gas-water was calculated during the process of spontaneous imbibition based on NMR. The results show that imbibition characteristics can be divided into three categories based on NMR. In type I, changes in imbibition fluid within nanopores are not obvious, while significant changes occur in micro pore-fractures, especially during the early stage of imbibition (0-2 h) for type I, which is almost the opposite of type II. Coal samples of type III exhibit low porosity and permeability, making it difficult for water to flow through the pores in coal due to capillary forces. The dynamic process of spontaneous imbibition can be divided into four stages using μ-CT equipment, with the third stage displaying the highest imbibition efficiency. This stage is characterized by frequent imbibition fluid exchange among various-scale fractures, which is related to the wettability and pore-fracture of the coal sample. A negative correlation between contact angle and T 2g was observed, where hydrophobic samples corresponded to a smaller geometric average of T 2g in the sample. In addition, the wettability of coal samples changed dynamically during the process of imbibition, with the contact angle gradually decreasing as imbibition time increased, which may be related to the formation of water film and hydration reactions.

Differentially heterogeneous hydration environment of the familial mutants of α-synuclein.

The behavior of hydration water around familial Parkinson's disease linked mutants of α-synuclein may be linked to the early-onset of Parkinson's disease. For the first time, this study compares the local structure and dynamics of hydration water around different segments of some of the natural mutants of α-synuclein, i.e., E46K, G51D, A30P, and A53E, with that of the wild-type protein through explicit water MD simulations. The results show that the C-terminal segments of the fast aggregating mutants such as E46K and A30P are less exposed to water, while those of the slow aggregating ones such as A53E and G51D are more exposed to water relative to that of the wild-type protein. In addition, the water molecules are found to be more ordered around the C-terminal segment of the A53E and G51D mutants as compared to the wild-type protein. This is due to an increase in the overall charge of α-syn upon A53E and G51D mutations. The translational and rotational motions of water molecules in the hydration shell of the C-terminal segment of A53E and G51D mutants are found to be faster relative to that of the wild-type protein. This study validates the differential hydration environment around the C-terminal segment for the causative and protective mutants of α-synuclein.

Dynamic permittivity of confined water under a static background field.

Molecular and collective reorientations in interfacial water are by-and-large decelerated near surfaces subjected to outgoing electric fields (pointing from surface to liquid, i.e., when the surface carries positive charge). In incoming fields at negatively charged surfaces, these rates show a nonmonotonic dependence on field strength where fastest reorientations are observed when the field alignment barely offsets the polarizing effects due to interfacial hydrogen bonding. This extremum coincides with a peak of local static permittivity. We use molecular dynamics simulations to explore the impact of background static field on high frequency AC permittivity in hydration water under an electric field mimicking the conditions inside a capacitor where one of the confinement walls is subject to an outgoing field and the other one to an incoming field. At strong static fields, the absorption peak undergoes a monotonic blue shift upon increasing field strength in both hydration layers. At intermediate fields, however, the hydration region at the wall under an incoming field (the negative capacitor plate) features a red shift coinciding with maximal static-permittivity and reorientation-rate. The shift is mostly determined by the variation of the inverse static dielectric constant as proposed for mono-exponentially decaying polarization correlations. Conversely, hydration water at the opposite (positively charged) surface features a monotonic blue shift consistent with conventional saturation. The sensitivity of absorption peaks on the field suggests that surface charge densities could be deduced from sub-THz dielectric spectroscopy experiments in porous materials when interfaces accommodate a major fraction of water contained in the system.

On the Rubidium Thiotellurate(IV) Rb2[TeS3] and its Tritohydrate Rb2[TeS3] ⋅ 1/3 H2O

AbstractRb2[TeS3] and Rb2[TeS3] ⋅ 1/3 H2O were obtained from rubidium azide (RbN3), tellurium and sulfur in 2 : 1 : 3 molar ratios from evacuated fused silica ampoules at 500 °C under more or less anhydrous conditions. Both compounds crystallize orthorhombically in the space group P212121 (Rb2[TeS3]: a=873.42(6) pm, b=1316.73(9) pm, c=2064.59(14) pm; Rb2[TeS3] ⋅ 1/3 H2O: a=872.97(6) pm, b=1299.82(9) pm, c=2148.26(15) pm, both at –173 °C for Z =12) and contain discrete ψ1‐tetrahedral [TeS3]2− anions (d(Te−S)=232–236 pm) in layerwise arrangements. The difference results from the water of hydration in Rb2[TeS3] ⋅ 1/3 H2O, which increases the coordination numbers of half of the six crystallographically distinct Rb+ cations from six and seven (only sulfur) to seven and almost eight by providing with oxygen from H2O an extra ligand (d(Rb−O)=290–318 pm). Red Rb2[TeS3] transforms pseudo‐topotactically into yellow Rb2[TeS3] ⋅ 1/3 H2O immediately upon contact with moist atmosphere. The compounds were screened with X‐ray diffraction, Raman and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy as well as thermal analysis.

Different States of water in α-Cyclodextrin hydrates

The pressure of saturated and unsaturated water vapor over α-CD·nH2O hydrates has been measured by static method with membrane-gauge manometer under conditions of complete loss of water. The temperature dependences of water vapor pressure have been obtained in the wide range of temperatures (287–469 K), pressures (0.04–34.95 kPa) and water content (0.17 ≤ n ≤ 6.0).The data obtained indicate the presence of water molecules with different volatility in α-CD·nH2O hydrates. Water molecules with lower volatility can be considered “external”, included in the network of intermolecular hydrogen bonds, while water molecules with higher volatility, discovered in our previous study, are considered “internal”, presumably located in the α-CD cavity. For each composition, the amount of “external” and “internal” water has been determined and the equations described the dependence of the content of each type of water on n in α-CD·nH2O have been obtained. The analytical expressions for the lnp – 1/T dependences as well as the values of enthalpy and entropy of processes studied have been calculated. Experimental data were used to obtain the Gibbs energy changes when “external” water molecules bind to the α-CD framework. The values obtained are differed from the values for “internal” water given in our previous study. The phase transition in α-CD·nH2O revealed in our previous study is also observed in this work and its thermodynamic characteristics are in good agreement with the results obtained earlier. The findings have been confirmed by 1H NMR studies.

Low-field MRI study of the 1H distribution and migration in porous sediments during natural gas conversion from methane hydrate

Gas hydrates, crystalline compounds formed from water and guest molecules like methane, are gaining attention as a promising clean energy source. While research has extensively focused on the extraction and transport of natural gas hydrates from offshore marine sediments, the dynamic processes in the porous sediments remain under explored. This study employs low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to investigate the in-situ formation and dissociation of methane hydrate within a partially saturated stack of glass beads. By integrating advanced MRI techniques, including 1D dhk SPRITE, bulk T1 distribution, and 2D spatial T2 imaging, this research provides a comprehensive analysis of fluid distribution and migration during phase transitions in the porous sediments. Three key findings emerged from the study. First, SE-SPI measurements successfully quantified hydrate and residual water saturation, aligning with previous X-ray CT and high-field MRI studies and validating low-field MRI for hydrate research. Secondly, this study introduced a volumetric approach to T1 and T2 measurements, distinguishing between free and bound water, with characteristic relaxation times for each, confirming the technique's capability to differentiate types of residual water. Finally, spatially resolved T2 relaxation time distributions revealed vertical fluid migration within the pore spaces, identifying an equilibrium zone where inflow and outflow rates were balanced. Overall, this study underscores the effectiveness of low-field MRI as a noninvasive tool for analyzing hydrate-bearing sediments. The findings lay the groundwork for further exploration of hydrate in porous sediments, enhancing our understanding of gas production dynamics in hydrate-rich environments.

Effect of Water Content in Semidry Grinding on the Quality of Glutinous Rice Flour.

The grinding process is one of the key factors affecting the quality of glutinous rice flour (GRF). As an emerging grinding method, semidry grinding aims to solve the problems of the high yield of wastewater in traditional wet grinding and the high content of damaged starch in dry grinding, in which the water content has a great influence on the quality of GRF. However, semidry grinding has not yet been formally put into production due to limitations such as the long time required to adjust the water content of rice grains. Therefore, this work was carried out to shorten the soaking time of glutinous rice (GR) by hot air pretreatment, and to conduct a systematic and in-depth study of the effect of water content on the quality of GRF, including water distribution, water hydration properties, thermal properties, rheological properties, and microstructure. The results showed that the GRF with higher water content had lower water solubility and higher enthalpy of pasting, which were due to the low content of damaged starch and the high degree of crystallization. The particle size of the GRF became smaller as the interaction between water and starch was enhanced and the GR was softened. In addition, the viscosity and elasticity of the GRF were also improved with an increase in water content. This work provides theoretical guidance for the improvement of semidry grinding to a certain extent.

Solution and Surface Solvation of Nitrate Anions with Iron(III) and Aluminum(III) in Aqueous Environments: A Raman and Vibrational Sum Frequency Generation Study.

Hydrated trivalent metal nitrate salts, Fe(NO3)3·9H2O and Al(NO3)3·9H2O, in both solid and aqueous phases are investigated. Raman and surface-selective vibrational sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy, are used to shed light on ion-ion interactions and hydration in several spectral regions spanning low frequency (440-550 cm-1) to higher frequency modes of nitrate and water (720, 1050, 1250-1450, and 2800-3750 cm-1). These frequencies span the metal-water mode, nitrate in-plane deformation, nitrate symmetric and asymmetric modes, and the OH stretch of condensed phase water molecules. Comparison to NaNO3, and in some cases KNO3, is also shown, providing insight. Splitting and frequency shifts are observed and discussed for both the solid state and solution phase. The Lewis acidity of Fe3+ and Al3+ ions plays a significant role in the observed spectra, in particular for the nitrate asymmetric band splitting and frequency shift. The spectral response from water solvation for iron and aluminum nitrates is nonlinear as compared to linear for sodium nitrate, suggesting significantly different solvation environments that are limited by water hydration capacity at higher concentrations. Moreover, a non-hydrogen bonded OH, dangling OH, from hydrating water molecules is observed spectroscopically for Al and Fe nitrate solutions. Furthermore, aluminum nitrate perturbs the surface water structure more than iron nitrate despite aluminum being a weaker Lewis acid. The surface water structure is thus found to be unique for the Al(NO3)3 solutions as compared to both Fe(NO3)3 and NaNO3, such that surface solvation is more pronounced. This observation exemplifies the nature of the Fe(III) and Al(III) ions and their substantial influence on the surface water structure.

Icelike water molecules with single hydrogen bond donor on the surface of nano anatase and rutile particles by IR spectroscopy

The hydration behavior of TiO2 nanoparticles was studied by molecular dynamics simulations and a novel IR ratio spectroscopy method. It was found that the hydration water at the titanium dioxide interface contains molecules with a large number of single hydrogen bond donors, and approximately five water layers were confined within the nano-grooves of the nanoparticles. The confinement effect was observed to enhance the strength of the hydrogen bonds and to slow down the movement of the water molecules around the surface of the nanoparticles.

Natural Skin Care Regimen Improves Clinical Parameters and Quality of Life in Children with Atopic Dermatitis

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent, chronic inflammatory skin disorder, characterized by xerosis, itching and recurrent eczematous lesions. The condition also has major psychosocial implications for patients and their families. A daily skincare regimen of gentle cleansing and moisturization is an important part of atopic dermatitis therapy. Objective: This study evaluated the tolerability and efficacy of a nature-based shampoo/wash and moisturizer in children with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis Methods: This open-label study involved 23 children (6 months – 13 years) with atopic dermatitis. A daily skin care regimen of nature-based shampoo/wash and moisturizer was used for 4 weeks. The primary endpoint was tolerability assessed through clinical grading of erythema, dryness and roughness. The study pediatrician graded the eczema condition using the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI), and assessments of stratum corneum hydration and transepidermal water loss were performed before and after treatment. Parent/guardian completed two validated quality of life questionnaires. Results: Twenty children completed the study. Clinical evaluations showed significant improvement in subjects’ atopic disease with daily use of nature-based regimen. Significant reduction in dryness and roughness was observed, indicating that both products were well-tolerated. Moisture content and transepidermal water loss measurements showed directional improvements in skin barrier function. Parent/guardian reported significant improvements in quality-of-life assessments. Conclusions: The study demonstrated that nature-based skin care regimen was well tolerated and improved quality of life and skin condition in children with atopic dermatitis and can be used either alone or in adjunction with traditional treatment for disease control.

Current trends and requirements in sensors for hydroxy acid-based skincare treatments: A mini-review

Hydroxy acids (HAs) play a pivotal role in skincare formulations that address dry skin, acne, and signs of aging by modulating skin keratinization. The effectiveness of HAs depends on precise application, concentration, and adaptability to individual skin types. The effect of HAs on the skin must be monitored to ensure safe, effective, and personalized skincare. This review highlights current sensor technologies for HA treatment of the skin, including measurements of pH, skin hydration, pigmentation, and transepidermal water loss. In addition, we explored key sensing elements related to HA application, such as Ca2+ concentration in the epidermis, hyaluronic acid levels, and glucose in the interstitial fluid, as well as the HA concentration in biofluids. We also highlighted the role of advanced sensor technologies in improving HA treatment and provided guidance to dermatologists and researchers regarding the use of cutting-edge methods. Finally, we discussed the emerging trends and prospects of sensor technologies, highlighting the synergy between artificial intelligence and multimodal sensing for the realization of smart, personalized at-home skincare solutions.

Non-sintered ceramsite from alkali-activated gasification slag for adsorption through the regulation of physical properties and pore structure

With the development of the coal gasification industry, the comprehensive utilization of coal gasification fine slag (CGFS) has become increasingly important. This study explored the potential of producing non-sintered ceramsite by combining CGFS with blast furnace slag (BFS). The impacts of the alkali activator modulus, dosage, and BFS-CGFS ratio on the ceramsite's cylinder compressive strength, bulk density, apparent density, water adsorption ratio, hydration products, microstructure, and adsorption capacity were investigated. Moreover, the leaching behavior of heavy metals in acidic environments and the production costs were evaluated. The results indicated that the modulus and dosage of the alkali activator, along with the BFS-CGFS ratio, significantly affected the properties of the ceramsite. The cylinder compressive strength, bulk density, and apparent density of the ceramsite increased with the increase in the alkali activator dosage and modulus, but decreased as the BFS-CGFS ratio decreased. The water absorption rate behaved oppositely. With increasing alkali activator modulus and dosage, the ceramsite's adsorption capacity for iodine, CODCr, and methylene blue first increased and then decreased, peaking at a modulus of 1.4 and a dosage of 12%, respectively. A reduced BFS-CGFS ratio increased the adsorption capacity of the ceramsite for iodine and CODCr. Considering both mechanical and adsorption properties, the optimal composition for the ceramsite was found to be an alkali activator modulus of 1.4, a dosage of 12%, and a CGFS content of 70%. With this ratio, the use of ceramsite would not result in secondary environmental pollution. This study not only provided a new approach to enhance the utilization of CGFS but also avoided the use of calcination processes in producing ceramsite, demonstrating its potential in reducing environmental impact.