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Kumar SA, Rosaline DR, Foletto EL, Dotto GL, Inbanathan SSR, Muralidharan G. Application of green-synthesized cadmium oxide nanofibers and cadmium oxide/graphene nanosheet nanocomposites as alternative and efficient photocatalysts for methylene blue removal from aqueous matrix. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:117390-117403. [PMID: 37870670 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30425-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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For the first time, cadmium oxide (CdO) nanofibers (NFs) and graphene nanosheet (GNS)-doped CdO nanocomposites (NCs) have been synthesized by a simple green route using green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract, for subsequent application as photocatalysts for methylene blue (MB) removal from an aqueous matrix. In addition, the materials were tested as working electrodes for supercapacitors. The prepared samples were analyzed by FESEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). FESEM revealed that the obtained NPs and NCs show fiber-shaped nanostructure. FTIR confirmed the presence of biomolecules on CdO and carbon compounds on CdO/GNS, while XRD exhibited the cubic crystalline structure of obtained NPs and NCs. The Rietveld refinement using XRD data was performed to ascertain the crystallographic characteristics of the produced samples and look into lattice imperfections. UV-Vis spectroscopy evaluated the optical bandgap energies of CdO and CdO/GNS NCs. The CdO/GNS NCs demonstrated a fast cleavage of the dye molecule under UV irradiation, resulting in 97% removal in 120 min. In addition, CdO/GNS NCs showed remarkable chemical stability as an electrode material, with a high specific capacitance of 231 F g-1 at a scan rate of 25 mV s-1. These observed NCs characteristics are higher when compared to pristine CdO NPs. Finally, we found that the investigated NCs showed enhanced multifunctional properties, such as photocatalytic and supercapacitor characteristics, which can be useful in practical applications.
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- Sundararajan Ashok Kumar
- Post Graduate and Research Department of Physics, The American College, Madurai, Tamil Na du, 625002, India
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- Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Lady Doak College, Madurai, Tamil Na du, 625002, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Physics, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamil Na du, 624302, India
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Grassi P, Georgin J, S P Franco D, Sá ÍMGL, Lins PVS, Foletto EL, Jahn SL, Meili L, Rangabhashiyam S. Removal of dyes from water using Citrullus lanatus seed powder in continuous and discontinuous systems. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2023; 26:82-97. [PMID: 37345434 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2225615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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The objective of this study is to develop a low-cost biosorbent using residual seeds of the Citrullus lanatus fruit for the removal of cationic dyes. Physicochemical parameters such as pH, adsorbent mass, contact time, and temperature were evaluated for their effects on dye removal. The biosorbent is composed of lignin and cellulose, exhibiting a highly heterogeneous surface with randomly distributed cavities and bulges. The adsorption of both dyes was most effective at natural pH with a dosage of 0.8 g L-1. Equilibrium was reached within 120 min, regardless of concentration, indicating rapid kinetics. The Elovich model and pseudo-second-order kinetics were observed for crystal violet and basic fuchsin dye, respectively. The Langmuir model fitted well with the equilibrium data of both dyes. However, the increased temperature had a negative impact on dye adsorption. The biosorbent also demonstrated satisfactory performance (R = 43%) against a synthetic mixture of dyes and inorganic salts, with a small mass transfer zone. The adsorption capacities for crystal violet and basic fuchsin dye were 48.13 mg g-1 and 44.26 mg g-1, respectively. Thermodynamic studies confirmed an exothermic nature of adsorption. Overall, this low-cost biosorbent showed potential for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions.
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- Patricia Grassi
- Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Barranquilla, Colombia
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- Laboratory of Processes, Center of Technology, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Processes, Center of Technology, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Processes, Center of Technology, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Brazil
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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Jarvin M, Kumar SA, Rosaline DR, Foletto EL, Dotto GL, Inbanathan SSR. Remarkable sunlight-driven photocatalytic performance of Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles prepared by green synthesis for degradation of emerging pollutants in water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:57330-57344. [PMID: 35349064 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19796-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this work, Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by a simple green method using a toxic agent-free route for photocatalytic purposes, toward methylene blue (MB) removal in water under sunlight irradiation. The effects of operating parameters, such as catalyst dosage, dye concentration, and pH, on the MB removal efficiency, were investigated. The presence of Ag on the ZnO structure resulted in superior catalytic activity compared to the pure ZnO sample. High removal efficiency for MB, corresponding to 95%, was obtained in 30 min of reaction time only, using Ag-doped ZnO NPs. This result can be related to its smaller bandgap energy (1.92 eV) when compared to the ZnO sample (2.85 eV). The material presented a satisfactory level of reusability after three consecutive cycles. In addition, a reaction mechanism for MB photodegradation onto Ag-doped ZnO NPs under sunlight irradiation was suggested. Overall, the catalyst prepared via the green route in this work exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity under sunlight for MB degradation in an aqueous solution.
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- Mariyadhas Jarvin
- Post Graduate and Research Department of Physics, The American College, Madurai, 625002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Post Graduate and Research Department of Physics, The American College, Madurai, 625002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Lady Doak College, Madurai, 625002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105-900, Brazil.
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Schio RDR, da Boit Martinello K, Netto MS, Silva LF, Mallmann ES, Dotto GL. Adsorption performance of Food Red 17 dye using an eco-friendly material based on Luffa cylindrica and chitosan. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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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Salomón YL, Georgin J, Franco DS, Netto MS, Piccilli DG, Foletto EL, Pinto D, Oliveira ML, Dotto GL. Adsorption of atrazine herbicide from water by diospyros kaki fruit waste activated carbon. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Construction of 2D porphyrin-based covalent organic framework as adsorbent for organic dyes removal and carbon dioxide adsorption. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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