Recent advances in nanomaterials for water protection and monitoring

Nanomaterials (NMs) for adsorption, catalysis, separation, and disinfection are scrutinized. NMs-based sensor technologies and environmental transformations of NMs are highlighted.

Three-dimensional nitrogen and boron codoped graphene for carbon dioxide and oils adsorption

Three-dimensional heteroatom-doped graphene macroporous structures possess superior features, such as the large pore volume, numerous surface active sites and the high specific surface area.

Transforming inorganic layered montmorillonite into inorganic–organic hybrid materials for various applications: a brief overview

The effects of various reaction parameters on the synthesis of silylated montmorillonites and several applications of these inorganic–organic layered materials are briefly overviewed in this review.

Multifunctional reduced graphene oxide coated cloths for oil/water separation and antibacterial application

Reduced graphene oxide coated cloths have been utilized for oil/water separation and antibacterial application.

Study on the adsorption of Hg(ii) by one-pot synthesis of amino-functionalized graphene oxide decorated with a Fe3O4 microsphere nanocomposite

An easy one-pot solvothermal strategy approach has been reported on the preparation of ethylenediamine (EDA) decorated with magnetite/graphene oxide (EDA–Fe₃O₄/GO) nanocomposites and employed as a recyclable adsorbent for Hg(ii) in aqueous solution.

Carboxylated graphene–TiO2 hybrids as multifunctional materials: from photocatalysis to peroxidase alternatives

Hybrid materials with multifunctional properties were synthetized by coupling graphene nanoplatelets modified with carboxylic groups to TiO₂ and applied as photocatalyst and as tracers of the presence of a model antigen in immunochemical assays.

Fabrication of tunable 3D graphene mesh network with enhanced electrical and thermal properties for high-rate aluminum-ion battery application

Three-dimensional (3D) graphene networks are attracting ever-increasing attention in the field of energy storage because their unique architecture at macroscopic scales is beneficial for effective electron and ion transport.

Dragon's blood-aided synthesis of Ag/Ag2O core/shell nanostructures and Ag/Ag2O decked multi-layered graphene for efficient As(iii) uptake from water and antibacterial activity

Excellent As(iii) uptake and antibacterial activities of Ag/Ag₂O core/shell and multi-layered graphene nanostructures obtained with the aid of Dragon's blood.

Adsorption properties of ZrO2 hollow microboxes prepared using CaCO3 cubes as templates

ZrO₂ hollow microboxes prepared using CaCO₃ cube as template exhibit excellent dye adsorption performance from wastewater.

Surface area control of nanocomposites Mg(OH)2/graphene using a cathodic electrodeposition process: high adsorption capability of methyl orange

The nanocomposites Mg(OH)₂/graphene (nano-MG) were controllably prepared by a facile cathodic electrodeposition.

Preparation of silica nanoparticle based polymer composites via mussel inspired chemistry and their enhanced adsorption capability towards methylene blue

The highly efficient removal of environmental pollutants from aqueous solution using low cost adsorbents has recently attracted great research attention.

Amine-rich ionic liquid grafted graphene for sub-ambient carbon dioxide adsorption

The present study describes the synthesis of the triazolium based amine-rich ionic liquid (ARIL), namely, 3,5-diamino-1-methyl-1,2,4-triazolium tetrafluoroborate grafted graphene (HEG/ARIL), and its application in carbon dioxide adsorption.

Synthesis and characterization of MCM-49/MCM-41 composite molecular sieve: an effective adsorbent for chromate from water

MCM-49/MCM-41 was synthesized by a fast method via microwave assistance and was characterized for its application in heavy metal adsorption.

One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of carbonaceous nanocomposites for efficient decontamination of copper

Synthesizing materials for efficient wastewater treatment is still a big challenge and has great meaning in industry application. Here, cheap nanocomposites were easily synthesized and used to efficiently remove Cu(ii).

Studies on rhodamine B dye transport through a supported liquid membrane from basic aqueous solutions using phenol as a membrane phase

The aim of this work is to investigate the transport of rhodamine B across a supported liquid membrane under various experimental conditions.

A facile method of synthesizing ammonia modified graphene oxide for efficient removal of uranyl ions from aqueous medium

Adsorption of uranyl ions on NH₃ modified graphene oxide at pH 6.