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Tesfahunegn BA, Kleinberg MN, Powell CD, Arnusch CJ. A Laser-Induced Graphene-Titanium(IV) Oxide Composite for Adsorption Enhanced Photodegradation of Methyl Orange. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:947. [PMID: 36903825 PMCID: PMC10005721 DOI: 10.3390/nano13050947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Numerous treatment methods such as biological digestion, chemical oxidation, and coagulation have been used to treat organic micropollutants. However, such wastewater treatment methods can be either inefficient, expensive, or environmentally unsound. Here, we embedded TiO2 nanoparticles in laser-induced graphene (LIG) and obtained a highly efficient photocatalyst composite with pollutant adsorption properties. TiO2 was added to LIG and lased to form a mixture of rutile and anatase TiO2 with a decreased band gap (2.90 ± 0.06 eV). The LIG/TiO2 composite adsorption and photodegradation properties were tested in solutions of a model pollutant, methyl orange (MO), and compared to the individual and mixed components. The adsorption capacity of the LIG/TiO2 composite was 92 mg/g using 80 mg/L MO, and together the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation resulted in 92.8% MO removal in 10 min. Adsorption enhanced photodegradation, and a synergy factor of 2.57 was seen. Understanding how LIG can modify metal oxide catalysts and how adsorption can enhance photocatalysis might lead to more effective pollutant removal and offer alternative treatment methods for polluted water.
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Valadez-Renteria E, Oliva J, Rodriguez-Gonzalez V. Photocatalytic materials immobilized on recycled supports and their role in the degradation of water contaminants: A timely review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 807:150820. [PMID: 34627879 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Global concern about environmental pollution has increased in recent times due to the cumulative harmful impact on the human health occasioned by the diverse toxic substances released into the environment. Water reduced availability for human consumption and its pollution have been paid so much attention due to their relevance in agricultural and industrial activities. In this context, the advanced oxidation processes for removing contaminants from water, more specifically photocatalytic processes, have displayed their usefulness due to features such as easy application, low-cost, harmless effects and sustainable decontamination efficiency. This timely review is centered on worldwide studies, where efforts aimed at employing recycled materials as supports for purification applications such as the removal of different contaminants (dyes, pharmaceutical contaminants, and heavy metals) dissolved in aqueous environments have been reported. Materials like polyethylene terephthalic (PET), polystyrene (PS), disposal textile fabrics, newspapers, aluminum soda cans, rubber, waste electronic and electric components and used batteries have been employed either as supports for immobilizing catalysts or as photocatalysts. The present work offers a discussion of the ways through which photocatalytic composites have been immobilized or produced, employed characterization techniques, removal efficiencies achieved during photocatalytic degradation and possible degradation mechanism of pollutants; not only the highlights of all these studies are discussed, but also paths for future research works that could help improve the reported results are suggested. These new practical tools stand as novel sustainable strategies for the removal of emerging contaminants reusing waste flexible materials.
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- E Valadez-Renteria
- División de Materiales Avanzados, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica A. C., 78216 San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- División de Materiales Avanzados, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica A. C., 78216 San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- División de Materiales Avanzados, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica A. C., 78216 San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico.
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Solano R, Patiño-Ruiz D, Tejeda-Benitez L, Herrera A. Metal- and metal/oxide-based engineered nanoparticles and nanostructures: a review on the applications, nanotoxicological effects, and risk control strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:16962-16981. [PMID: 33638785 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12996-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The production and demand of nanoparticles in the manufacturing sector and personal care products, release a large number of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) into the atmosphere, aquatic ecosystems, and terrestrial environments. The intentional or involuntary incorporation of ENPs into the environment is carried out through different processes. The ENPs are combined with other compounds and release into the atmosphere, settling on the ground due to the water cycle or other atmospheric phenomena. In the case of aquatic ecosystems, the ENPs undergo hetero-aggregation and sedimentation, reaching different living organisms and flora, as well as groundwater. Accordingly, the high mobility of ENPs in diverse ecosystems is strongly related to physical, chemical, and biological processes. Recent studies have been focused on the toxicological effects of a wide variety of ENPs using different validated biological models. This literature review emphasizes the study of toxicological effects related to using the most common ENPs, specifically metal and metal/oxides-based nanoparticles, addressing different synthesis methodologies, applications, and toxicological evaluations. The results suggest negative impacts on biological models, such as oxidative stress, metabolic and locomotive toxicity, DNA replication dysfunction, and bioaccumulation. Finally, it was consulted the protocols for the control of risks, following the assessment and management process, as well as the classification system for technological alternatives and risk management measures of ENPs, which are useful for the transfer of technology and nanoparticles commercialization.
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- Ricardo Solano
- Engineering Doctorate Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia
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- Engineering Doctorate Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Process Design and Biomass Utilization Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia
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- Engineering Doctorate Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia.
- Chemical Engineering Program, Nanomaterials and Computer-Aided Process Engineering Research Group, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena, 130010, Colombia.
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Graphene Oxide Hybridised TiO2 for Visible Light Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol. Symmetry (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/sym12091420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In industrial pollutants, phenol is a kind of degradation-resistant hazardous compound. It is generated during industrial processes in factories and treatment at sewage plants. In this study, we analyse the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 and rGO as a composite for the degradation of phenol. Hybridised titanium dioxide/reduced graphene oxide (TiO2/rGO) nanocomposites were synthesised by a simple hydrothermal method using flake graphite and tetrabutyl titanate as raw materials. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmet–Teller (BET) specific area analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photoelectrochemical analysis, and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) were employed to characterise the physicochemical properties of the as-prepared nanocomposites. The results showed the TiO2/rGO nanocomposites’ significant anatase phase and a small fraction of the rutile phase the same as that of the as-prepared TiO2 nanoparticles. The spherical TiO2 nanoparticles (diameter 20–50 nm) were agglomerated slightly and the agglomerates were anchored on the rGO sheets and dispersed symmetrically. The specific surface area of TiO2/rGO-4% nanocomposites was 156.4 m2/g, revealing a high specific surface area. Oxygen-containing functional groups that existed in TiO2/rGO-4% nanocomposites were almost removed during hydrothermal processing. The photocurrent response of TiO2/rGO-4% was strongest among the TiO2/rGO nanocomposites, and the bandgap of TiO2/rGO-4% was 2.91 eV, showing a redshift of absorption into the visible region, which was in favour of the high photocatalytic activity of TiO2/rGO nanocomposites under visible light (λ > 420 nm). Moreover, the samples were employed to photodegrade phenol solution under visible light irradiation. TiO2/rGO-4% nanocomposite degraded the phenol solution up to 97.9%, and its degradation rate constant was 0.0190 h−1, which had higher degradation activity than that of other TiO2/rGO nanocomposites. This is a promising candidate catalyst material for organic wastewater treatment.
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Lu L, Shan R, Shi Y, Wang S, Yuan H. A novel TiO 2/biochar composite catalysts for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 222:391-398. [PMID: 30711728 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.01.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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A series of TiO2/biochar composite catalysts were prepared by the hydrolysis method for the degradation of methyl orange, where biochar was obtained from the pyrolysis of waste walnut shells. The catalysts were examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), elemental analysis and ultra violet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS). The photocatalytic activity results showed that the catalysts noted as CT0.1/1, CT0.2/2 and CT 0.5/1 exhibited higher catalytic activity than that of pure TiO2. Besides, catalyst CT0.2/1 exhibited the highest catalytic activity (the decolorization efficiency of 96.88% and the mineralization efficiency of 83.23% were obtained), attributed to the synergistic effect of biochar and TiO2, while CT1/1 possessed the lowest activity due to the shelter of light by the excess biochar. After 5 repeated use, the catalyst CT0.2/1 still exhibited rather high activity toward the degradation of MO, where the decolorization efficiency and mineralization efficiency of MO achieved 92.45% and 76.56%, and the loss of activity was negligible.
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- Lili Lu
- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou, 510640, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou, 510640, China; Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou, 510640, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou, 510640, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou, 510640, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou, 510640, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou, 510640, China.
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Gyulavári T, Veréb G, Pap Z, Dombi A, Hernádi K. Associating low crystallinity with peroxo groups for enhanced visible light active photocatalysts. Catal Today 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2017.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Giannakas A, Bairamis F, Papakostas I, Zerva T, Konstantinou I. Evaluation of TiO2/V2O5 and N,F-doped-TiO2/V2O5 nanocomposite photocatalysts toward reduction of Cr(VI) and oxidation reactions by OH radicals. J IND ENG CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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