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The impact of TiO2 modifications on the effectiveness of photocatalytic processes [review]. ACTA INNOVATIONS 2018. [DOI: 10.32933/actainnovations.28.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This paper outlines the recent studies on the application of photocatalysis using semiconductors, with modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) in the process of reducing chemical contamination of surface and ground waters. During the last forty years, an increasing interest in catalysts of this type is noticeable. Hence, a wide range of methods
of TiO2 modifications have been proposed so far by using its various polymorphs, composites with metals and non-metals and polymer-coatings or impregnating it with dyes that effectively absorb sunlight.
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Removal of 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid using heterogeneous photocatalysis. ACTA INNOVATIONS 2018. [DOI: 10.32933/actainnovations.28.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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UV filters are classified as environmental pollutants (emerging pollutants). One of the most frequently detected UV filters in real samples is 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA). It has been shown that conventional technologies applied in sewage treatment plants are not adapted for complete removal of sunscreen agents.
Therefore, there is a trend to undertake activities leading to improvement of water quality by enhancing treatment methods. This is important due to the fact that in an aqueous environment, in the presence of UV radiation or sunlight irradation, PBSA generates reactive oxygen species that can damage the DNA of living organisms.
The aim of study was to investigate an effect of pH and TiO2 on PBSA stability in the presence of UV radiation. It was found that the rate of PBSA degradation depends on the catalyst dose and pH of solution. The photocatalysis reaction was carried out in a Heraeus laboratory exposure set equipped with a 150 W mediumpressure mercury lamp. The course of PBSA degradation process as a function of time was monitored using
UV/VIS spectrophotometer and liquid chromatograph equipped with UV-Vis detector.
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Sankova N, Semeykina V, Selishchev D, Glazneva T, Parkhomchuk E, Larichev Y, Uvarov N. Influence of Tetraalkylammonium Compounds on Photocatalytic and Physical Properties of TiO2. Catal Letters 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-018-2455-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Khan ME, Khan MM, Cho MH. Recent progress of metal-graphene nanostructures in photocatalysis. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:9427-9440. [PMID: 29762624 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr03500h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Metal-graphene nanostructures (NSs) as photocatalysts, prepared using simple and scalable synthesis methods, are gaining heightened attention as novel materials for water treatment and environmental remediation applications. Graphene, the unique few layers sheet-like arrangement of sp2 hybridized carbon atoms, has an inimitable two-dimensional (2D) structure. The material is highly conductive, has high electron mobility and an extremely high surface area, and can be produced on a large scale at low cost. Accordingly, it has been considered as an essential base component for producing various metal-based NSs. In particular, metal-graphene NSs as photocatalysts have attracted considerable attention because of their special surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect that can improve their performance for the removal of toxic dyes and other pollutants. This review summarizes the recent and advanced progress for the easy fabrication and design of graphene-based NSs as photocatalysts, as a novel tool, using a range of approaches, including green and biogenic approaches.
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- Mohammad Ehtisham Khan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongbuk 38541, South Korea.
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Study of the effectiveness of the flocculation-photocatalysis in the treatment of wastewater coming from dairy industries. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Frunza L, Diamandescu L, Zgura I, Frunza S, Ganea CP, Negrila CC, Enculescu M, Birzu M. Photocatalytic activity of wool fabrics deposited at low temperature with ZnO or TiO2 nanoparticles: Methylene blue degradation as a test reaction. Catal Today 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2017.02.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hydrogen evolution in the photocatalytic reaction between methane and water in the presence of CO2 on titanate and titania supported Rh and Au catalysts. Top Catal 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-018-0936-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chandra M, Bhunia K, Pradhan D. Controlled Synthesis of CuS/TiO 2 Heterostructured Nanocomposites for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation through Water Splitting. Inorg Chem 2018; 57:4524-4533. [PMID: 29620355 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b00283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Photocatalytic hydrogen (H2) generation through water splitting has attracted substantial attention as a clean and renewable energy generation process that has enormous potential in converting solar-to-chemical energy using suitable photocatalysts. The major bottleneck in the development of semiconductor-based photocatalysts lies in poor light absorption and fast recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Herein we report the synthesis of CuS/TiO2 heterostructured nanocomposites with varied TiO2 contents via simple hydrothermal and solution-based process. The morphology, crystal structure, composition, and optical properties of the as-synthesized CuS/TiO2 hybrids are evaluated in detail. Controlling the CuS/TiO2 ratio to an optimum value leads to the highest photocatalytic H2 production rate of 1262 μmol h-1 g-1, which is 9.7 and 9.3 times higher than that of pristine TiO2 nanospindles and CuS nanoflakes under irradiation, respectively. The enhancement in the H2 evolution rate is attributed to increased light absorption and efficient charge separation with an optimum CuS coverage on TiO2. The photoluminescence and photoelectrochemical measurements further confirm the efficient separation of charge carriers in the CuS/TiO2 hybrid. The mechanism and synergistic role of CuS and TiO2 semiconductors for enhanced photoactivity is further delineated.
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- Moumita Chandra
- Materials Science Centre , Indian Institute of Technology , Kharagpur , 721302 West Bengal , India
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- Materials Science Centre , Indian Institute of Technology , Kharagpur , 721302 West Bengal , India
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- Materials Science Centre , Indian Institute of Technology , Kharagpur , 721302 West Bengal , India
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Lee CG, Javed H, Zhang D, Kim JH, Westerhoff P, Li Q, Alvarez PJJ. Porous Electrospun Fibers Embedding TiO 2 for Adsorption and Photocatalytic Degradation of Water Pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:4285-4293. [PMID: 29553243 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b06508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Using a bipolymer system consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), P25-TiO2 was immobilized into thin film mats of porous electrospun fibers. Pores were introduced by dissolving sacrificial PVP to increase surface area and enhance access to TiO2. The highest photocatalytic activity was achieved using a PVDF:PVP weight ratio of 2:1. Methylene blue (MB) was used to visualize contaminant removal, assess the sorption capacity (5.93 ± 0.23 mg/g) and demonstrate stable removal kinetics ( kMB > 0.045 min-1) under UVA irradiation (3.64 × 10-9 einstein/cm2/s) over 10 cycles. Treatment was also accomplished via sequential MB sorption in the dark and subsequent photocatalytic degradation under UVA irradiation, to illustrate that these processes could be uncoupled to overcome limited light penetration. The photocatalytic mat degraded bisphenol A and 17α-ethynylestradiol in secondary wastewater effluent (17 mg TOC/L), and (relative to TiO2 slurry) immobilization of TiO2 in the mat mitigated performance inhibition by co-occurring organics that scavenge oxidation capacity. This significantly lowered the electrical energy-per-order of reaction (EEO) needed to remove such endocrine disruptors in the presence of oxidant scavenging/inhibitory organics. Thus, effective TiO2 immobilization into polymers with affinity toward specific priority pollutants could both increase the efficiency and reduce energy requirements of photocatalytic water treatment.
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- Chang-Gu Lee
- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering , Yale University , New Haven , Connecticut 06511 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment , Arizona State University , Tempe , Arizona 85287 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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Kang U, Park KJ, Han DS, Kim YM, Kim S, Park H. Photoelectrochemical hydrogen production using CdS nanoparticles photodeposited onto Li-ion-inserted titania nanotube arrays. Catal Today 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2017.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Liu R, Zhang Y. Mechanism of UV-driven Photoelectrocatalytic Degradation of Berberine Chloride Form Using the ESR Spin-trapping Method. Photochem Photobiol 2018; 94:650-658. [PMID: 29437228 DOI: 10.1111/php.12907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) system greatly improves the migration of photoexcited charges, retards the fast recombination of electron-hole and increases the lifetime of photogenerated holes. In this article, we constructed a novel PEC system to degrade berberine chloride form (BCF). XRD patterns indicated aging time was an important condition for the crystal type of TiO2, and the best proportion of anatase/rutile was 80/20. The band gap energy of the TiO2 was 3.01 eV. We demonstrated that a synergistic effect existed between photocatalysis (PC) and electrocatalysis (EC). Besides, we discussed the influence of pH, current density, the amount of catalyst and initial BCF concentration on the degradation of BCF. Electron spin resonance (ESR) through spin trap 5, 5-dimethyl-1-pyrroline-N-oxide (DMPO) and the scavenging experiments suggested that the reactive oxygen species (ROS) were superoxide radicals (O2·-), hydroxyl radicals (·OH) and sulfate radical (SO4·-) in PEC system. Furthermore, we compared the two pathway of formation DMPO-SO4 adducts and found that SO4·- was the most major oxidized species in degrading BCF. We proposed a plausible reaction mechanism. Intriguingly, even under lower current and weaker light conditions, the PEC process maintained its effectiveness, demonstrating the feasibility of the PEC approach.
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- Rong Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Hollow Fiber Membrane Materials and Processes, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hollow Fiber Membrane Materials and Processes, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin, China
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Zheng H, Zhang T, Zhu Y, Liang B, Jiang W. KBiO3
as an Effective Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalyst: Degradation Mechanism for Different Organic Pollutants. CHEMPHOTOCHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cptc.201700211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Hanxiao Zheng
- Multi-Phases Mass Transfer and Reaction Engineering Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 China
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- Multi-Phases Mass Transfer and Reaction Engineering Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 China
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- Insitute of New Energy and Low-carbon Technology; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 China
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- Multi-Phases Mass Transfer and Reaction Engineering Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 China
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- Multi-Phases Mass Transfer and Reaction Engineering Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 China
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Synthesis, Structural Property, Photophysical Property, Photocatalytic Property of Novel ZnBiErO₄ under Visible Light Irradiation. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11020303. [PMID: 29463016 PMCID: PMC5849000 DOI: 10.3390/ma11020303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Revised: 01/26/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A novel photocatalyst ZnBiErO4 was firstly synthesized by solid-state reaction method and its structural and photocatalytic properties were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance. The results demonstrated that ZnBiErO4 crystallized with tetragonal crystal structure with space group I41/A. The lattice parameters for ZnBiErO4 were proved to be a = b = 10.255738 Å and c = 9.938888 Å. The band gap of ZnBiErO4 was estimated to be about 1.69 eV. Compared with nitrogen doped TiO2, ZnBiErO4 showed excellent photocatalytic activities for degrading methyl blue during visible light irradiation. The photocatalytic degradation of methyl blue with ZnBiErO4 or N-doped TiO2 as catalyst followed the first-order reaction kinetics. Moreover, the apparent first-order rate constant of ZnBiErO4 or N-doped TiO2 was 0.01607 min−1 or 0.00435 min−1. The reduction of total organic carbon, formation of inorganic products, such as SO42− and NO3− and the evolution of CO2 revealed the continuous mineralization of methyl blue during the photocatalytic process. ZnBiErO4 photocatalyst had great potential to purify textile industry wastewater.
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Samal A, Das DP. Transfiguring UV light active “metal oxides” to visible light active photocatayst by reduced graphene oxide hypostatization. Catal Today 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2017.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sidhik S, Cerdan Pasarán A, Esparza D, López Luke T, Carriles R, De la Rosa E. Improving the Optoelectronic Properties of Mesoporous TiO 2 by Cobalt Doping for High-Performance Hysteresis-free Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:3571-3580. [PMID: 29318870 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b16312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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We for the first time report the incorporation of cobalt into a mesoporous TiO2 electrode for application in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The Co-doped PSC exhibits excellent optoelectronic properties; we explain the improvements by passivation of electronic trap or sub-band-gap states arising due to the oxygen vacancies in pristine TiO2, enabling faster electron transport and collection. A simple postannealing treatment is used to prepare the cobalt-doped mesoporous electrode; UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray photoemission spectroscopy, space charge-limited current, photoluminescence, and electrochemical impedance measurements confirm the incorporation of cobalt, enhanced conductivity, and the passivation effect induced in the TiO2. An optimized doping concentration of 0.3 mol % results in the maximum power conversion efficiency of 18.16%, 21.7% higher than that of a similar cell with an undoped TiO2 electrode. Also, the device shows negligible hysteresis and higher stability, retaining 80.54% of the initial efficiency after 200 h.
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- Siraj Sidhik
- Centro de Investigaciones en Optica , A.P. 1-948, Leon, Guanajuato 37150, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas , Av. Ramón López Velarde #801, Zacatecas C.P. 98000, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Optica , A.P. 1-948, Leon, Guanajuato 37150, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Optica , A.P. 1-948, Leon, Guanajuato 37150, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Optica , A.P. 1-948, Leon, Guanajuato 37150, Mexico
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Hosseini-Sarvari M, Koohgard M, Firoozi S, Mohajeri A, Tavakolian H. Alizarin red S–TiO2-catalyzed cascade C(sp3)–H to C(sp2)–H bond formation/cyclization reactions toward tetrahydroquinoline derivatives under visible light irradiation. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj00476e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A very low amount of organic dye (Alizarin red S) sensitized TiO2 and it was successfully used to catalyze cascade C(sp3)–H to C(sp2)–H bond formation/cyclization reactions under visible light irradiation.
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- Department of Chemistry, Shiraz University
- Shiraz 7194684795
- Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Shiraz University
- Shiraz 7194684795
- Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Shiraz University
- Shiraz 7194684795
- Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Shiraz University
- Shiraz 7194684795
- Islamic Republic of Iran
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Enhanced Photodecomposition of Methylene Blue in Water with Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs under UV and Visible Light. J CHEM-NY 2018. [DOI: 10.1155/2018/9365147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Photocatalytic method was investigated to remove water pollutant methylene blue (MB) produced in textile, plastic, and dye industries. PC-polyHIPEs were prepared by light-induced polymerization of dopamine in transparent polyHIPEs which were synthesized by polymerization within high internal phase emulsions. Sr1-xKxTiO3-δ (x = 0–0.5) nanoparticles were incorporated and adhered to PC-polyHIPEs to form Sr1-xKxTiO3-δ@PC-polyHIPEs for the first time. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, FTIR, TGA, UV-Vis DRS, and SEM and their photocatalytic properties for MB decomposition were measured over UV-Vis spectrometer. The PC-polyHIPEs were of interconnected porous structure with around 100 μm pores and 30 μm windows. Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs showed excellent MB decomposition activity under either UV or visible light although Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ alone worked only under UV light. When x = 0.3, Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs showed the highest photocatalytic performance due to the existence of more oxygen vacancies. When the water solution with 50 mg L−1 MB and 1.6 gcat. L−1 Sr0.7K0.3TiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs was exposed to visible light for 160 min at room temperature, 88.3% of MB was decomposed. After being used for eight cycles, 87.6% activity of fresh Sr0.7K0.3TiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs still remained. The influences of salinity, temperature, and catalyst concentration on the catalytic activity were studied. For MB decomposition under visible light, the activation energy of Sr0.7K0.3TiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs was calculated to be 12.3 kJ mol−1 and the kinetics analysis revealed that the photocatalysis followed the second-order reaction. These findings demonstrated that Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs were an effective candidate for real application in decomposition of MB in water.
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Lin JCT, Sopajaree K, Jitjanesuwan T, Lu MC. Application of visible light on copper-doped titanium dioxide catalyzing degradation of chlorophenols. Sep Purif Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Odling G, Chatzisymeon E, Robertson N. Sequential ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) deposition of Bi4Ti3O12 on TiO2: an enhanced and stable photocatalytic system for water purification. Catal Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cy02549a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A new method to produce bismuth titanate – titanium dioxide composites by modification of a TiO2 film deposited on a variety of different glass substrates is reported.
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- Gylen Odling
- School of Chemistry
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh
- UK
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- School of Engineering
- Institute for Infrastructure and Environment
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh
- UK
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Lopes Colpani G, Zanetti JT, Cecchin F, Dal'Toé A, Fiori MA, Moreira RDFPM, Soares C. Carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin functionalization of TiO2 doped with lanthanum: characterization and enhancement of photocatalytic activity. Catal Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cy02115a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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This paper proposes a lanthanum-doping and carboxymethyl-β-cyclodextrin functionalization mechanism for TiO2 nanoparticles to increase the photocatalytic activity.
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- Gustavo Lopes Colpani
- Chemical Engineering
- Community University of Chapecó Region
- Chapecó
- Brazil
- Chemical Engineering Department
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- Chemical Engineering
- Community University of Chapecó Region
- Chapecó
- Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Department
- Federal University of Santa Catarina
- Florianópolis
- Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Department
- Federal University of Santa Catarina
- Florianópolis
- Brazil
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Han DS, Elshorafa R, Yoon SH, Kim S, Park H, Abdel-Wahab A. Sunlight-charged heterojunction TiO2and WO3particle-embedded inorganic membranes for night-time environmental applications. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2018; 17:491-498. [DOI: 10.1039/c7pp00451f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A metal oxide-heterojunction photocatalyst is developed to harvest sunlight, store the energy in electrons, and apply the stored energy in water treatment.
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- Dong Suk Han
- Chemical Engineering Program
- Texas A&M University at Qatar
- Doha 23874
- Qatar
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- Division of Sustainability
- College of Science and Engineering
- Hamad bin Khalifa University
- Education City
- Doha
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- Chemical Engineering Program
- Texas A&M University at Qatar
- Doha 23874
- Qatar
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- School of Energy Engineering
- Kyungpook National University
- Daegu 41566
- Korea
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- School of Energy Engineering
- Kyungpook National University
- Daegu 41566
- Korea
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- Chemical Engineering Program
- Texas A&M University at Qatar
- Doha 23874
- Qatar
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Promoting the oxidative removal rate of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid on gold-doped WO3/TiO2/reduced graphene oxide photocatalysts under UV light irradiation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Humic acid-mediated visible-light degradation of phenol on phosphate-modified and Nafion-modified TiO 2 surfaces. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(17)62951-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sang B, Li ZW, Li XH, Yu LG, Zhang ZJ. Titanate Nanotubes Decorated Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites: Preparation, Flame Retardancy, and Photodegradation. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2017; 12:441. [PMID: 28683538 PMCID: PMC5498429 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-017-2211-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Most polymers exhibit high flammability and poor degradability, which restrict their applications and causes serious environmental problem like "white pollution." Thus, titanate nanotubes (TNTs) were adopted to decorate graphene oxide (GO) by a facile solution method to afford TNTs/GO nanocomposites with potential in improving the flame retardancy and photodegradability of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Results show that the as-prepared TNTs/GO can effectively improve the thermal stability and flame retardancy than TNTs and GO, especially, the peak heat release rate and total heat release were reduced by 20 and 29% with only 2.5 wt.% loading. And more, the TNTs/GO also improve the photodegradability of PVC compared with the neat PVC. The reasons can be attributed to synergistic flame-retardant and photocatalytic effects between TNTs and GO. The present research could contribute to paving a feasible pathway to constructing polymer-matrix composites with desired flame retardancy and photodegradability, thereby adding to the elimination of white pollution caused by polymers.
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- Bin Sang
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China.
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China.
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, People's Republic of China
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Tugaoen HO, Garcia-Segura S, Hristovski K, Westerhoff P. Challenges in photocatalytic reduction of nitrate as a water treatment technology. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2017; 599-600:1524-1551. [PMID: 28531961 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.04.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Management of ubiquitous nitrate contamination in drinking water sources is a major engineering challenge due to its negative impacts from eutrophication to immediate risk to human health. Several water treatment technologies exist to manage nitrate pollution in water sources. However, the most widely used technologies are phase separation treatments. In this context, nanoscale photocatalysis emerges as a highly promising transformative technology capable of reducing nitrate to innocuous nitrogen with noticeable selectivity. This critical review describes the photocatalytic reduction mechanisms of nitrate towards undesirable products (nitrite, ammonium) and the more desirable product (dinitrogen). The mechanisms are based on the standard reduction potential of each individual species and highlight the contribution of reducing species (e.g. CO2-) radicals formed from different hole scavengers. The strategic use of different pure, doped, and composite nanoscale photocatalysts is discussed on the basis of reduction mechanisms' overall conversion, kinetic rates, and selectivity towards N2. The choice of light source affects pathways and influences by-product selectivity because direct photolysis of N-intermediates, which has been overlooked in the literature. In addition, the re-oxidation of nitrite and ammonia as drawback process is explained. Finally, an exhaustive analysis presents the photocatalytic reduction applications for treating real water matrices and the competing effect of other species. Overall, this critical review aims to contribute to the understanding of the potential application/constraints of photocatalysis in inorganic nitrogen management, and guide researchers towards future efforts required for widespread implementation.
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- Heather O'Neal Tugaoen
- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3005, USA
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- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3005, USA
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- The Polytechnic School, Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA
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- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3005, USA.
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Photocatalytic Decolorization of Dye with Self-Dye-Sensitization under Fluorescent Light Irradiation. CHEMENGINEERING 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/chemengineering1020008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Odling G, Ivaturi A, Chatzisymeon E, Robertson N. Improving Carbon-Coated TiO2
Films with a TiCl4
Treatment for Photocatalytic Water Purification. ChemCatChem 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201700867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Gylen Odling
- School of Chemistry; University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building; David Brewster Road Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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- School of Chemistry; University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building; David Brewster Road Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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- School of Chemistry; University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building; David Brewster Road Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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- School of Chemistry; University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building; David Brewster Road Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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Mastropietro TF, Meringolo C, Poerio T, Scarpelli F, Godbert N, Di Profio G, Fontananova E. Multistimuli Activation of TiO2/α-Alumina Membranes for Degradation of Methylene Blue. Ind Eng Chem Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b02778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Teresa Fina Mastropietro
- National Research Council-Institute for Membrane Technology (ITM−CNR) c/o University of Calabria, cubo 17C, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Rende CS, Italy
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- National Research Council-Institute for Membrane Technology (ITM−CNR) c/o University of Calabria, cubo 17C, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Rende CS, Italy
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- National Research Council-Institute for Membrane Technology (ITM−CNR) c/o University of Calabria, cubo 17C, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Rende CS, Italy
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- MAT-INLAB
(Laboratorio di Materiali Molecolari Inorganici), LASCAMM CR-INSTM,
Unità INSTM della Calabria, Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie
Chimiche, Università della Calabria, I-87036 Arcavacata
di Rende (CS), Italy
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- MAT-INLAB
(Laboratorio di Materiali Molecolari Inorganici), LASCAMM CR-INSTM,
Unità INSTM della Calabria, Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie
Chimiche, Università della Calabria, I-87036 Arcavacata
di Rende (CS), Italy
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- National Research Council-Institute for Membrane Technology (ITM−CNR) c/o University of Calabria, cubo 17C, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Rende CS, Italy
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- National Research Council-Institute for Membrane Technology (ITM−CNR) c/o University of Calabria, cubo 17C, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Rende CS, Italy
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Layer-by-layer assembled photocatalysts for environmental remediation and solar energy conversion. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2017.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Yang C, Dong W, Cui G, Zhao Y, Shi X, Xia X, Tang B, Wang W. Enhanced photocatalytic activity of PANI/TiO2 due to their photosensitization-synergetic effect. Electrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Effect of dopants on the structure of titanium oxide used as a photocatalyst for the removal of emergent contaminants. J IND ENG CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2017.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Iavicoli I, Leso V, Beezhold DH, Shvedova AA. Nanotechnology in agriculture: Opportunities, toxicological implications, and occupational risks. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2017; 329:96-111. [PMID: 28554660 PMCID: PMC6380358 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2017.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Revised: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nanotechnology has the potential to make a beneficial impact on several agricultural, forestry, and environmental challenges, such as urbanization, energy constraints, and sustainable use of resources. However, new environmental and human health hazards may emerge from nano-enhanced applications. This raises concerns for agricultural workers who may become primarily exposed to such xenobiotics during their job tasks. The aim of this review is to discuss promising solutions that nanotechnology may provide in agricultural activities, with a specific focus on critical aspects, challenging issues, and research needs for occupational risk assessment and management in this emerging field. Eco-toxicological aspects were not the focus of the review. Nano-fertilizers, (nano-sized nutrients, nano-coated fertilizers, or engineered metal-oxide or carbon-based nanomaterials per se), and nano-pesticides, (nano-formulations of traditional active ingredients or inorganic nanomaterials), may provide a targeted/controlled release of agrochemicals, aimed to obtain their fullest biological efficacy without over-dosage. Nano-sensors and nano-remediation methods may detect and remove environmental contaminants. However, limited knowledge concerning nanomaterial biosafety, adverse effects, fate, and acquired biological reactivity once dispersed into the environment, requires further scientific efforts to assess possible nano-agricultural risks. In this perspective, toxicological research should be aimed to define nanomaterial hazards and levels of exposure along the life-cycle of nano-enabled products, and to assess those physico-chemical features affecting nanomaterial toxicity, possible interactions with agro-system co-formulants, and stressors. Overall, this review highlights the importance to define adequate risk management strategies for workers, occupational safety practices and policies, as well as to develop a responsible regulatory consensus on nanotechnology in agriculture.
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- Ivo Iavicoli
- Department of Public Health, Division of Occupational Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health, Division of Occupational Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV, United States
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV, United States; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 9229, Morgantown, WV, United States
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Salimi M, Esrafili A, Gholami M, Jonidi Jafari A, Rezaei Kalantary R, Farzadkia M, Kermani M, Sobhi HR. Contaminants of emerging concern: a review of new approach in AOP technologies. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2017; 189:414. [PMID: 28741247 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6097-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The presence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), flame retardants (FRs), pesticides, and artificial sweeteners (ASWs) in the aquatic environments remains a major challenge to the environment and human health. In this review, the classification and occurrence of emerging contaminants in aquatic environments were discussed in detail. It is well documented that CECs are susceptible to poor removal during the conventional wastewater treatment plants, which introduce them back to the environment ranging from nanogram per liter (e.g., carbamazepine) up to milligram per liter (e.g., acesulfame) concentration level. Meanwhile, a deep insight into the application of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) on mitigation of the CECs from aquatic environment was presented. In this regard, the utilization of various treatment technologies based on AOPs including ozonation, Fenton processes, sonochemical, and TiO2 heterogeneous photocatalysis was reviewed. Additionally, some innovations (e.g., visible light heterogeneous photocatalysis, electro-Fenton) concerning the AOPs and the combined utilization of AOPs (e.g., sono-Fenton) were documented.
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- Maryam Salimi
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yang X, Zhao H, Feng J, Chen Y, Gao S, Cao R. Visible-light-driven selective oxidation of alcohols using a dye-sensitized TiO2-polyoxometalate catalyst. J Catal 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2017.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Highly-efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by PoPD-modified TiO 2 nanocomposites due to photosensitization-synergetic effect of TiO 2 with PoPD. Sci Rep 2017. [PMID: 28638067 PMCID: PMC5479840 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-04398-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Poly-o-phenylenediamine modified TiO2 nanocomposites were successfully synthesized via an ‘in situ’ oxidative polymerization method. The modified nanocomposites were characterized by BET, XRD, TEM, FT-IR, TGA, XPS, EA and UV-Vis DRS. The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue was chosen as a model reaction to evaluate the photocatalytic activities of TiO2 and PoPD/TiO2. The results indicated that PoPD/TiO2 nanocomposites exhibited good photocatalytic activity and stability. The photocatalytic activity of PoPD/TiO2 increased as the initial pH increased because of electrostatic adsorption between the photocatalyst and MB as well as the generation of ·OH, whereas it exhibited an earlier increasing and later decreasing trend as the concentration of the photocatalyst increased owing to the absorption of visible light. The photocatalytic stability of the PoPD/TiO2 nanocomposite was dependent on the stability of its structure. Based on radical trapping experiments and ESR measurements, the origin of oxidizing ability of PoPD/TiO2 nanocomposites on photocatalytic degradation of MB was proposed, which taking into account of ·OH and ·O2− were the first and second important ROS, respectively. The possible photocatalytic mechanism and photocatalytic activity enhanced mechanism has been proposed, taking into account the photosensitization effect and synergetic effect of TiO2 with PoPD.
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Koo MS, Cho K, Yoon J, Choi W. Photoelectrochemical Degradation of Organic Compounds Coupled with Molecular Hydrogen Generation Using Electrochromic TiO 2 Nanotube Arrays. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2017; 51:6590-6598. [PMID: 28445067 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b00774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Vertically aligned TiO2 nanotube arrays (TNTs) were prepared by electrochemical anodization, and then cathodically polarized with dark blue coloration for the dual-functional photoelectrochemical water treatment of organic substrates degradation and accompanying H2 generation. The resulting Blue-TNTs (inner diameter: ∼40 nm; length: ∼9 μm) showed negligible shift in X-ray diffraction pattern compared with the intact TNTs, but the X-ray photoelectron spectra indicated a partial reduction of Ti4+ to Ti3+ on the surface. The electrochemical analyses of Blue-TNTs revealed a marked enhancement in donor density and electrical conductivity by orders of magnitude. Degradations of test organic substrates on Blue-TNTs were compared with the intact TNTs in electrochemical (EC), photocatalytic (PC), and photoelectrochemical (PEC) conditions (potential bias: 1.64 VNHE; λ > 320 nm). The degradation of 4-chlorophenol was greatly enhanced on Blue-TNTs particularly in PEC condition, whereas the PC activities of the Blue- and intact TNTs were similar. The potential bias of 1.64 VNHE did not induce any noticeable activity in EC condition. Similar trends were observed for the degradation of humic acid and fulvic acid, where main working oxidants were found to be the surface hydroxyl radical as confirmed by hydroxyl radical probe and scavenger tests. H2 generation coupled with the organic degradation was observed only in PEC condition, where the H2 generation rate with Blue-TNTs was more than doubled from that of intact TNTs. Such superior PEC activity was not observed when a common TiO2 nanoparticle film was used as a photoanode. The enhanced electric conductivity of Blue-TNTs coupled with a proper band bending in PEC configuration seemed to induce a highly synergic enhancement.
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- Min Seok Koo
- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) , Pohang 37673, Korea
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- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) , Pohang 37673, Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University , Seoul 151-742, Korea
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- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) , Pohang 37673, Korea
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Dozzi MV, Brocato S, Marra G, Tozzola G, Meda L, Selli E. Aqueous ammonia abatement on Pt- and Ru-modified TiO 2 : Selectivity effects of the metal nanoparticles deposition method. Catal Today 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2016.11.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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TiO 2 /SrTiO 3 and SrTiO 3 microspheres decorated with Rh, Ru or Pt nanoparticles: Highly UV–vis responsible photoactivity and mechanism. J Catal 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2017.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Barsukov DV, Saprykin AV, Subbotina IR, Usachev NY. Beneficial effect of TiO 2 surface fluorination on the complete photooxidation of ethanol vapor. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2017.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nguyen HTT, Habu T, Ohtani M, Kobiro K. One‐Step Direct Synthesis of SiO
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Composite Nanoparticle Assemblies with Hollow Spherical Morphology. Eur J Inorg Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201700253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Hien Thi Thu Nguyen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering Kochi University of Technology 185 Miyanokuchi 782‐8502 Tosayamada Kochi Japan
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering Kochi University of Technology 185 Miyanokuchi 782‐8502 Tosayamada Kochi Japan
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering Kochi University of Technology 185 Miyanokuchi 782‐8502 Tosayamada Kochi Japan
- Laboratory for Structural Nanochemistry Kochi University of Technology 185 Miyanokuchi 782‐8502 Tosayamada Kochi Japan
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering Kochi University of Technology 185 Miyanokuchi 782‐8502 Tosayamada Kochi Japan
- Laboratory for Structural Nanochemistry Kochi University of Technology 185 Miyanokuchi 782‐8502 Tosayamada Kochi Japan
- Research Center for Material Science and Engineering Kochi University of Technology 185 Miyanokuchi 782‐8502 Tosayamada Kochi Japan
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Synthesis and surface modification of CuO nanoparticles: Evaluation of dispersion and lipophilic properties. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2017.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yang C, Zhang M, Dong W, Cui G, Ren Z, Wang W. Highly efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by PoPD/TiO2 nanocomposite. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0174104. [PMID: 28329007 PMCID: PMC5362208 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0174104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The poly-o-phenylenediamine (PoPD)/TiO2 nanocomposite was successfully synthesized via ‘in situ’ oxidative polymerization method. The modified photocatalysts were characterized by BET, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrarad spectra (FT-IR), thermogravimrtic analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectrum (UV-Vis DRS) and Photocurrent Test. The results showed that the PoPD exists on the surface of TiO2, the presence of PoPD does not impact on the lattice structure and grain size of TiO2, and the presence of PoPD enhances the visible response and photoelectric property. The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) was chosen as a model reaction to evaluate the photocatalytic activities of TiO2 and PoPD/TiO2. The optimal preparation condition was the molar ratio of oPD to TiO2 = 3:1, HCl concentration = 1.2 mol/L, the molar ratio of APS to oPD = 1:1. The apparent first-order rate constant kapp of PoPD/TiO2 nanocomposite was 0.0098 min-1, which is 6 times higher than TiO2 (0.0016 min-1). Meanwhile, the PoPD/TiO2 nanocomposites showed excellent photocatalytic stability, and the photocatalytic stability was depended on the stability of structure. At last, the photocatalytic mechanism of POPD/TiO2 nanocomposites was also proposed based on the synergetic effect between TiO2 and PoPD.
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- Chuanxi Yang
- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- NJTECH Environment Technology Co., Ltd, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Academy of Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
- * E-mail: (ZMR); (WLW)
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
- * E-mail: (ZMR); (WLW)
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Lee JY, Jo WK. Application of ultrasound-aided method for the synthesis of CdS-incorporated three-dimensional TiO 2 photocatalysts with enhanced performance. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2017; 35:440-448. [PMID: 28340948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2016.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Revised: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this study, an ultrasound-aided hydrothermal-impregnation method was used to synthesize three-dimensional (3D) urchin-like CdS-TiO2 nanostructures (UCTs) with variable CdS content. The photocatalytic efficiencies (for degrading limonene and toluene vapor) of UCTs synthesized using the ultrasound-aided process were greater than those of UCTs fabricated without ultrasound treatment. In addition, the photocatalytic efficiencies of ultrasound-treated UCTs were greater than those of zero-dimensional ultrasound-treated CdS-TiO2 particles, which, in turn, were greater than those of untreated 3D TiO2. These results indicate that ultrasonication is an amicable process for the synthesis of UCTs with high photocatalytic activity. The enhanced activity of ultrasound-treated photocatalysts is ascribed to the greater charge carrier efficiency, adsorption capacity, and light absorption efficiency of these materials. The photocatalytic efficiencies of ultrasound-treated UCTs increased as the CdS loading was increased from 0.1% to 0.3%, gradually dropping as the loading was further increased to 3.0%, which indicated the existence of an optimum CdS loading. UCT photocatalytic efficiencies depended on the input concentration of target pollutants, relative humidity, and air flow rate. The photocatalytic efficiency for the decomposition of limonene mixed with 2-propanol was lower than that for limonene alone, likely due to the radical scavenging properties of 2-propanol. However, the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of the latter alcohol was not changed upon admixture. Toluene exhibited the same behavior. The mineralization ratios of both target compounds were lower than their decomposition ratios, indicating formation of byproducts due to incomplete oxidation. In addition to CO, three organic compounds were observed as photocatalytic decomposition byproducts of limonene (acetic acid, limonene oxide, and methacrolein) and toluene (benzene, benzaldehyde, and p-xylene). UCTs synthesized by the ultrasound-aided hydrothermal-impregnation method could be used to decompose organic vapors with an efficiency of up to 98%, depending on operating conditions.
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- Joon Yeob Lee
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea.
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Ryu J, Kim W, Kim J, Ju J, Kim J. Is surface fluorination of TiO2 effective for water purification? The degradation vs. mineralization of phenolic pollutants. Catal Today 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2016.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Photocatalytic promoting dimethylformamide (DMF) decomposition to in-situ generation of self-supplied CO for carbonylative Suzuki reaction. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Odling G, Robertson N. SILAR BiOI-Sensitized TiO2Films for Visible-Light Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B and 4-Chlorophenol. Chemphyschem 2017; 18:728-735. [DOI: 10.1002/cphc.201601417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Revised: 02/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Gylen Odling
- School of Chemistry; University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building; David Brewster Road Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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- School of Chemistry; University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building; David Brewster Road Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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Sturini M, Speltini A, Maraschi F, Vinci G, Profumo A, Pretali L, Albini A, Malavasi L. g-C 3N 4-promoted degradation of ofloxacin antibiotic in natural waters under simulated sunlight. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:4153-4161. [PMID: 27943136 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-8156-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This is the first report on the photodegradation of ofloxacin under simulated solar light and in actual environmental matrices in the presence of a g-C3N4 suspension. The catalyst, prepared from the polymerization of dicyandiamide (650 °C, reaction yield 60%), was characterized by means of powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and BET surface area measurements. The experiments were carried out in a lab-scale batch reactor at concentrations in the range of micrograms/milligrams per liter. The course of the reaction was monitored by high-pressure liquid chromatography with UV-vis and fluorescence detectors. The g-C3N4-promoted photodegradation occurred at a rate 10 times faster than the direct photolysis and obeyed a first-order kinetics; in addition, the photodegradation kinetics of sonicated g-C3N4 resulted to be of the same order of that caused by P25 TiO2. Finally, the photochemical paths and the photoproducts have been identified and compared to those obtained by using P25 TiO2. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that g-C3N4 is a very attractive photocatalyst compared to P25 TiO2 in view of its ease of preparation, low cost, excellent oxidizing properties, large fraction of solar radiation absorbed, and intrinsically layered structure.
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- Michela Sturini
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Chemistry and INSTM, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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Ye T, Petrović M, Peng S, Yoong JLK, Vijila C, Ramakrishna S. Enhanced Charge Carrier Transport and Device Performance Through Dual-Cesium Doping in Mixed-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells with Near Unity Free Carrier Ratios. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:2358-2368. [PMID: 28033463 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b12845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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PbI2-enriched mixed perovskite film [FA0.81MA0.15Pb(I0.836Br0.15)3] has been widely studied due to its great potential in perovskite solar cell (PSC) applications. Herein, a FA0.81MA0.15Pb(I0.836Br0.15)3 film has been fabricated with the temperature-dependent optical absorption spectra utilized to determine its exciton binding energy. A ∼13 meV exciton binding energy is estimated, and a near-unity fraction of free carriers out of the total photoexcitons has been obtained in the solar cell operating regime at equilibrium state. PSCs are fabricated with this mixed perovskite film, but a significant electron transport barrier at the TiO2-perovskite interface limited their performance. Cs2CO3 and CsI are then utilized as functional enhancers with which to substantially balance the electron and hole transport and increase the carriers (both electrons and holes) mobilities in PSCs, resulting in much-improved solar-cell performance. The modified PSCs exhibit reproducible power conversion efficiency (PCE) values with little hysteresis effect in the J-V curves, achieving PCEs up to 19.5% for the Cs2CO3-modified PSC and 20.6% when subsequently further doped with CsI.
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- Tao Ye
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre of Nanofibers and Nanotechnology (NUSCNN), National University of Singapore 117576, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) , No. 08-03, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis 138634, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre of Nanofibers and Nanotechnology (NUSCNN), National University of Singapore 117576, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) , No. 08-03, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis 138634, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre of Nanofibers and Nanotechnology (NUSCNN), National University of Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre of Nanofibers and Nanotechnology (NUSCNN), National University of Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre of Nanofibers and Nanotechnology (NUSCNN), National University of Singapore 117576, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) , No. 08-03, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis 138634, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre of Nanofibers and Nanotechnology (NUSCNN), National University of Singapore 117576, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) , No. 08-03, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis 138634, Singapore
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Li W, Li L, Cui G, Bai Y, Xiao X, Li Y, Yan L. HIPE Polymerization Materials Functionalized with Iodic-BODIPY on the Surface as Porous Heterogeneous Visible-Light Photocatalysts. Chem Asian J 2017; 12:392-396. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201601628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Wenliang Li
- Jilin Medical University; Jilin Road. 5 Jilin 132013 China
- School of Life Science; Northeast Normal University; Jingyue Street. 2555 Changchun 130024 China
- Key Laboratory of Preparation and Application of Environmental Friendly Materials; Ministry of Education; Jilin Normal University; Zhuoyue Street. 399 Changchun 130103 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare earth Resource Utilization; Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry; Renmin Street. 5625 Changchun 130022 China
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- Jilin Medical University; Jilin Road. 5 Jilin 132013 China
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- Jilin Medical University; Jilin Road. 5 Jilin 132013 China
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- Jilin Medical University; Jilin Road. 5 Jilin 132013 China
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- School of Life Science; Northeast Normal University; Jingyue Street. 2555 Changchun 130024 China
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- Department of Bioengineering; University of Pennsylvania; 210 S. 33rd Street Philadelphia PA 19104-6321 United States
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Ye T, Ma S, Jiang X, Petrović M, Vijila C, Ramakrishna S, Wei L. Electrosprayed TiO 2 nanoporous hemispheres for enhanced electron transport and device performance of formamidinium based perovskite solar cells. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:412-420. [PMID: 27924339 DOI: 10.1039/c6nr07369g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoporous hemispheres (NHSs) with a radius of ∼200 nm are fabricated by electrospraying a hydrothermally synthesized TiO2 nanoparticle (NP) suspension solution. The resulting TiO2 NHSs are highly porous, which are beneficial to the infiltration of perovskites and provide a larger contact area, as building blocks to construct a mesoporous TiO2 layer for FA0.81MA0.15Pb(I0.836Br0.15)3 based perovskite solar cells (PSCs). By varying the TiO2 NHS collecting period (15 s, 30 s, 60 s and 90 s) during the electrospraying process, the performance of PSCs changes with different TiO2 NHS distribution densities. The optimized PSC employing TiO2 NHSs (60 s) exhibits a photovoltaic conversion efficiency (PCE) as high as 19.3% with a Jsc of 23.8 mA cm-2, a Voc of 1.14 V and a FF of 0.71. Furthermore, the PSC possesses a reproducible PCE value with little hysteresis in its current density-voltage (J-V) curves. The small perturbation transient photovoltage (TPV) measurement reveals a longer free carrier lifetime within the TiO2 NHS based PSC than that in the TiO2 NP based PSC, and the time of flight (TOF) photoconductivity measurement shows that charge mobilities in this system are also enhanced. These characteristics make TiO2 NHSs a promising electron transport material for efficient photovoltaic devices.
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- Tao Ye
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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