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Madkhali O. WSe 2-PPy-Based Type-II Heterostructure for Efficient Photocatalytic Removal of Nitrofurazone. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:18525-18534. [PMID: 39158323 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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The escalating concerns over water pollution and antimicrobial resistance have underscored the urgency of effective antibiotic degradation. Photocatalytic degradation offers a promising solution due to its efficiency and environmental friendliness. In this study, I synthesized a novel nanocomposite comprising WSe2 and polypyrrole (PPy) via a hydrothermal method coupled with polymerization for the degradation of nitrofurazone antibiotics. The WSe2/PPy nanocomposite demonstrated significantly higher photocatalytic degradation efficiency (94.50%) compared to pure WSe2 and PPy, with degradation efficiencies of 23.07% and 32.96%, respectively. The degradation was performed at different pH values, with acidic conditions proving the most suitable for nitrofurazone degradation. The photocatalytic degradation efficiencies at pH 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 were 98.5%, 98.3%, 85.4%, 78.02%, 61.4%, and 61%, respectively. The acidic conditions were found to be the most suitable for nitrofurazone degradation. The nanocomposite's improved efficiency was ascribed to its low recombination rate and quick charge transfer, as demonstrated by time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests, respectively. The Z-Scheme photocatalysis mechanism as proposed for the WSe2-PPy nanocomposite and supported by scavenger experiments. Moreover, the nanocomposite demonstrated excellent reusability, which enhanced its practical applicability.
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- Osama Madkhali
- Department of Physical Sciences, Physics Division, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Filice S, Scuderi V, Scalese S. Sulfonated Pentablock Copolymer (Nexar TM) for Water Remediation and Other Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2009. [PMID: 39065326 PMCID: PMC11280590 DOI: 10.3390/polym16142009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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This review focuses on the use of a sulfonated pentablock copolymer commercialized as NexarTM in water purification applications. The properties and the use of sulfonated copolymers, in general, and of NexarTM, in particular, are described within a brief reference focusing on the problem of different water contaminants, purification technologies, and the use of nanomaterials and nanocomposites for water treatment. In addition to desalination and pervaporation processes, adsorption and photocatalytic processes are also considered here. The reported results confirm the possibility of using NexarTM as a matrix for embedded nanoparticles, exploiting their performance in adsorption and photocatalytic processes and preventing their dispersion in the environment. Furthermore, the reported antimicrobial and antibiofouling properties of NexarTM make it a promising material for achieving active coatings that are able to enhance commercial filter lifetime and performance. The coated filters show selective and efficient removal of cationic contaminants in filtration processes, which is not observed with a bare commercial filter. The UV surface treatment and/or the addition of nanostructures such as graphene oxide (GO) flakes confer NexarTM with coating additional functionalities and activity. Finally, other application fields of this polymer are reported, i.e., energy and/or gas separation, suggesting its possible use as an efficient and economical alternative to the more well-known Nafion polymer.
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- Simona Filice
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi (CNR-IMM), Ottava Strada n.5, 95121 Catania, Italy;
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi (CNR-IMM), Ottava Strada n.5, 95121 Catania, Italy;
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Ghamarpoor R, Fallah A, Jamshidi M. A Review of Synthesis Methods, Modifications, and Mechanisms of ZnO/TiO 2-Based Photocatalysts for Photodegradation of Contaminants. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:25457-25492. [PMID: 38911730 PMCID: PMC11191136 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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The environment being surrounded by accumulated durable waste organic compounds has become a critical crisis for human societies. Generally, organic effluents of industrial plants released into the water source and air are removed by some physical and chemical processes. Utilizing photocatalysts as cost-effective, accessible, thermally/mechanically stable, nontoxic, reusable, and powerful UV-absorber compounds creates a new gateway toward the removal of dissolved, suspended, and gaseous pollutants even in trace amounts. TiO2 and ZnO are two prevalent photocatalysts in the field of removing contaminants from wastewater and air. Structural modification of the photocatalysts with metals, nonmetals, metal ions, and other semiconductors reduces the band gap energy and agglomeration and increases the affinity toward organic compounds in the composite structures to expand their usability on an industrial scale. This increases the extent of light absorbance and improves the photocatalytic efficiency. Selecting a suitable synthesis method is necessary to prepare a target photocatalyst with distinct properties such as high specific surface area, numerous surface functional groups, and an appropriate crystalline phase. In this Review, significant parameters for the synthesis and modification of TiO2- and ZnO-based photocatalysts are discussed in detail. Several proposed mechanistic routes according to photocatalytic composite structures are provided. Some electrochemical analyses using charge carrier trapping agents and delayed recombination help to plot mechanistic routes according to the direction of photoexcited species (electron-hole pairs) and design more effective photocatalytic processes in terms of cost-effective photocatalysts, saving time and increasing productivity.
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- Reza Ghamarpoor
- Department
of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Garmsar, Garmsar 3588115589, Iran
- Constructional
Polymers and Composites Research Lab, School of Chemical, Petroleum
and Gas Engineering, Iran University of
Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1311416846, Iran
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- Department
of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research
Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran 3313193685, Iran
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- Constructional
Polymers and Composites Research Lab, School of Chemical, Petroleum
and Gas Engineering, Iran University of
Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1311416846, Iran
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Fouda SR, Hassan SA. Impact of LaZnFe 2O 4 supported NiWO 4@D 400-MMT@CMS/MMA nanocomposites as a catalytic system in remediation of dyes from wastewater. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11644. [PMID: 38773135 PMCID: PMC11109166 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61565-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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Herein, a novel nanocomposite based on lanthanum zinc ferrite and nickel tungstate was created by incorporation between (MMT-jeffamine-400) nanoparticles (NPs), chloromethyl styrene as a binder and polymethyl methacrylate monomer using solution polymerization. The as-designed nanocomposites were employed to confiscate xylenol orange "X.O" as an acidic dye and rhodamine B "RhB" as "an amphoteric dye" from colored wastewater. The impact of several parameters such as solution pH, initial dye concentration, the effect of time, and the effect of temperature was explored. The consequences indicated that the pure organoclay had negligible adsorption while that composed of organoclay with PMMA@CMS-polymer incorporated with LaZnFe2O4@NiWO4 particles detached more than 90% for xylenol orange (XO) and 93% for "rhodamine B" molecules. Electrostatic interactions are the predominant factor in the adsorption of cationic and amphoteric adsorbates, as proven by zeta-potential measurement. Additionally, the adsorbent may be regenerate and utilized up to five times with good adsorption capabilities by adding sodium hydroxide. As a result, the removal can be effectively accomplished using the nanocomposite as an adsorbent. The actual and theoretical adsorption capacity values for both dyes at all doses were closely matched, which supported the adsorption kinetics data that fit the pseudo-first order rate model well. The adsorption data's correlation values (0.995 for XO and 0.98 for RhB) indicated that both dyes' Langmuir adsorption would perform well. Furthermore, the adsorption of XO and RhB dyes on the adsorbent is confirmed to be a viable reaction by the negative values of ΔGo. The enhanced adsorbent material for the removal of amphoteric and anionic dyes from waste water is the synthesized LaZnFe2O4 supported NiWO4@D400-MMT@CMS/MMA nanocomposites, which exhibits a reusability affinity of up to five cycles.
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- Safaa R Fouda
- Chemical Engineering Department, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, MNF-HEIT, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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Zhou Q, Lei P, Cheng S, Wang H, Dong W, Pan X. Recent progress in magnetic polydopamine composites for pollutant removal in wastewater treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130023. [PMID: 38340929 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Various water pollution issues pose a significant threat to human water safety. Magnetic polydopamine composites (MPCs), which can be separated by magnetic fields after the adsorption process, exhibit outstanding adsorption capacity and heterogeneous catalytic properties, making them promising materials for water treatment applications. In particular, by modifying the polydopamine (PDA) coating, MPCs can acquire enhanced high reactivity, antibacterial properties, and biocompatibility. This also provides an attractive platform for further fabrication of hybrid materials with specific adsorption, catalytic, antibacterial, and water-oil separation capabilities. To systematically provide the background knowledge and recent research advances in MPCs, this paper presents a critical review of MPCs for water treatment in terms of both structure and mechanisms of effect in applications. Firstly, the impact of different PDA positions within the composite structure is investigated to summarize the optimization of properties contributed by PDA when acting as the shell, core, or bridge. The roles of various secondary modifications of magnetic materials by PDA in addressing water pollution problems are explored. It is anticipated that this work will be a stimulus for further research and development of magnetic composite materials with real-world application potential.
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- Qinglin Zhou
- School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China.
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Teymourinia H, Alshamsi HA, Al-Nayili A, Gholami M. Photocatalytic degradation of chlorpyrifos using Ag nanoparticles-doped g-C 3N 5 decorated with dendritic CdS. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 344:140325. [PMID: 37797896 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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In this work, g-C3N5/CdS dendrite/AgNPs nanocomposite was synthesized using a mixed method consisting of hydrothermal, ultrasonic and chemistry reduction with sodium borohydride. The characterization of the as-prepared nanocomposite was done using infrared spectroscopy, X-ray, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, BET, and DRS methods was performed. The DRS results showed that the g-C3N5/CdS dendrite/AgNPs nanocomposite nanocomposite has a band gap of 1.08 eV. This band gap indicates the good capability of this nanocomposite as a photocatalyst. Accordingly, the photocatalytic degradation of chlorpyrifos (CPS) in was performed in an aqueous solution of the synthesized nanocomposite. The results showed that almost 95.3% of this poison, a concentration of 50 mg L-1 was degraded in the presence of 0.05 g L-1 of nanocomposite at pH = 5 in a 60 min. Hydroxide radicals and holes play a significant role in the photocatalytic process. The reusability of the nanocomposite with excellent performance in the degradation of photocatalytic toxins caused by the reduction in the electron-hole recombination and the high surface area of the nanocomposite are among the unique features of this work.
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- Hakimeh Teymourinia
- Department of Biotechnology, Research Institute of Modern Biological Techniques (RIMBT), University of Zanjan, Zanjan, 45371-38791, Iran; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, 45371-38791, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
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- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Vieira A, Rodríguez-Lorenzo L, Leonor IB, Reis RL, Espiña B, Dos Santos MB. Innovative Antibacterial, Photocatalytic, Titanium Dioxide Microstructured Surfaces Based on Bacterial Adhesion Enhancement. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:754-764. [PMID: 36696391 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Bacterial colonization and biofilm formation are found on nearly all wet surfaces, representing a serious problem for both human healthcare and industrial applications, where traditional treatments may not be effective. Herein, we describe a synergistic approach for improving the performance of antibacterial surfaces based on microstructured surfaces that embed titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs). The surfaces were designed to enhance bacteria entrapment, facilitating their subsequent eradication by a combination of UVC disinfection and TiO2 NPs photocatalysis. The efficacy of the engineered TiO2-modified microtopographic surfaces was evaluated using three different designs, and it was found that S2-lozenge and S3-square patterns had a higher concentration of trapped bacteria, with increases of 70 and 76%, respectively, compared to flat surfaces. Importantly, these surfaces showed a significant reduction (99%) of viable bacteria after just 30 min of irradiation with UVC 254 nm light at low intensity, being sixfold more effective than flat surfaces. Overall, our results showed that the synergistic effect of combining microstructured capturing surfaces with the chemical functionality of TiO2 NPs paves the way for developing innovative and efficient antibacterial surfaces with numerous potential applications in the healthcare and biotechnology market.
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- Ana Vieira
- INL─International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga4715-330, Portugal
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- INL─International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga4715-330, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Guimarães4805-017, Barco, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães4805-017, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, Guimarães4805-017, Barco, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães4805-017, Portugal
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- INL─International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga4715-330, Portugal
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Siciliano G, Turco A, Monteduro AG, Fanizza E, Quarta A, Comparelli R, Primiceri E, Curri ML, Depalo N, Maruccio G. Synthesis and Characterization of SPIONs Encapsulating Polydopamine Nanoparticles and Their Test for Aqueous Cu 2+ Ion Removal. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1697. [PMID: 36837327 PMCID: PMC9967601 DOI: 10.3390/ma16041697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The removal of pollutants, such as heavy metals, aromatic compounds, dyes, pesticides and pharmaceuticals, from water is still an open challenge. Many methods have been developed and exploited for the purification of water from contaminants, including photocatalytic degradation, biological treatment, adsorption and chemical precipitation. Absorption-based techniques are still considered among the most efficient and commonly used approaches thanks to their operational simplicity. In recent years, polydopamine-coated magnetic nanoparticles have emerged for the uptake of heavy metals in water treatment, since they combine specific affinity towards pollutants and magnetic separation capacity. In this context, this work focuses on the synthesis of polydopamine (PDA)-coated Super Paramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (PDA@SPIONs) as adsorbents for Cu2+ ions, designed to serve as functional nanostructures for the removal of Cu2+ from water by applying a magnetic field. The synthetic parameters, including the amount of SPIONs and PDA, were thoroughly investigated to define their effects on the nanostructure features and properties. Subsequently, the ability of the magnetic nanostructures to bind metal ions was assessed on Cu2+-containing solutions. A systematic investigation of the prepared functional nanostructures was carried out by means of complementary spectroscopic, morphological and magnetic techniques. Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) measurements were performed in order to estimate the Cu2+ binding ability. The overall results indicate that these nanostructures hold great promise for future bioremediation applications.
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- Giulia Siciliano
- Department of Mathematics and Physics “Ennio De Giorgi”, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR-Nanotec, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Omnics Research Group, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR-Nanotec, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Omnics Research Group, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics “Ennio De Giorgi”, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR-Nanotec, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Omnics Research Group, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, CNR-IPCF SS Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR-Nanotec, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, CNR-IPCF SS Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR-Nanotec, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Omnics Research Group, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, CNR-IPCF SS Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute for Chemical and Physical Processes, CNR-IPCF SS Bari, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics “Ennio De Giorgi”, University of Salento, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Institute of Nanotechnology, CNR-Nanotec, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Omnics Research Group, Via per Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Xu M, Deng Y, Li S, Zheng J, Liu J, Tremblay PL, Zhang T. Bacterial cellulose flakes loaded with Bi 2MoO 6 nanoparticles and quantum dots for the photodegradation of antibiotic and dye pollutants. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 312:137249. [PMID: 36400196 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Effective strategies to improve charge separation in semiconductor particles are critical for improving the photodegradation of organic pollutants at levels sufficient for environmental applications. Herein, Bi2MoO6 (BMOMOF), comprising both nanoparticles (NPs) and quantum dots (QDs), was synthesized from a bismuth-based metal-organic framework (Bi-MOF) precursor. Surface defects on BMOMOF, the combination of NPs and QDs, and modified energy band edges improved photogenerated charge separation and facilitated redox reactions. When compared to BMO derived from uncoordinated Bi, the BMOMOF photocatalyst (PC) was more efficient at photodegrading tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) and ciprofloxacin (CIP), two widely-used antibiotics ubiquitous in wastewater, as well as the carcinogenic pollutant rhodamine B (RhB). BMOMOF was then loaded on the biopolymer bacterial cellulose (BC) to further enhance photocatalytic performance and facilitate the recovery of the PC after water treatment processes. The novel BMOMOF/BC photocatalytic flakes were significantly larger than pure BMOMOF, and thus easier to recuperate. Furthermore, anchoring BMOMOF on BC flakes augmented significantly the photodegradation of TCH, CIP, and RhB, mainly because hydroxyl groups in BC act as hole traps facilitating photogenerated electron-hole separation. Results obtained with BMOMOF/BC highlight promising approaches to develop optimal PCs for aqueous pollutants degradation.
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- Mengying Xu
- Shaoxing Institute for Advanced Research, Wuhan University of Technology, Shaoxing, 312300, PR China; School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China; School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- Shaoxing Institute for Advanced Research, Wuhan University of Technology, Shaoxing, 312300, PR China; School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China.
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- Shaoxing Institute for Advanced Research, Wuhan University of Technology, Shaoxing, 312300, PR China; School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China; Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park, Wuhan University of Technology, Sanya, 572024, PR China; School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, PR China.
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Jayapandi S, Soundarrajan P, Kumar SS, Lakshmi D, Albaqami MD, Ouladsmane M, Mani G. Efficient Z-scheme LaCoO3/In2O3 heterostructure photocatalyst for fast dye degradation under visible light irradiation. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04832-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Bhuvaneswari K, Sreeja BS, Radha S, Saranya J, Palanisamy G, Srinivasan M, Pazhanivel T. Facile assembly of effective carbon quantum dots and multiwall carbon nanotubes supported MnO2 hybrid nanoparticles for enhanced photocatalytic and anticancer activity. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Lo Porto C, Dell’Edera M, De Pasquale I, Milella A, Fracassi F, Curri ML, Comparelli R, Palumbo F. Photocatalytic Investigation of Aerosol-Assisted Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Deposited Hybrid TiO 2 Containing Nanocomposite Coatings. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3758. [PMID: 36364532 PMCID: PMC9653690 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We report on the aerosol-assisted atmospheric-pressure plasma deposition onto a stainless-steel woven mesh of a thin nanocomposite coating based on TiO2 nanoparticles hosted in a hybrid organic−inorganic matrix, starting from nanoparticles dispersed in a mixture of hexamethyldisiloxane and isopropyl alcohol. The stainless-steel mesh was selected as an effective support for the possible future technological application of the coating for photocatalytically assisted water depollution. The prepared coatings were thoroughly investigated from the chemical and morphological points of view and were demonstrated to be photocatalytically active in the degradation of an organic molecule, used as a pollutant model, in water upon UV light irradiation. In order to optimize the photocatalytic performance, different approaches were investigated for the coating’s realization, namely (i) the control of the deposition time and (ii) the application of a postdeposition O2 plasma treatment on the pristine coatings. Both strategies were found to be able to increase the photocatalytic activity, and, remarkably, their combination resulted in a further enhancement of the photoactivity. Indeed, the proposed combined approach allowed a three-fold increase in the kinetic constant of the degradation reaction of the model dye methylene blue with respect to the pristine coating. Interestingly, the chemical and morphological characterizations of all the prepared coatings were able to account for the enhancement of the photocatalytic performance. Indeed, the presence of the TiO2 nanoparticles on the outmost surface of the film confirmed the accessibility of the photocatalytic sites in the nanocomposite and reasonably explained the enhanced photocatalytic performance. In addition, the sustained photoactivity (>5 cycles of use) of the nanocomposites was demonstrated.
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- Chiara Lo Porto
- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, S.S. Bari, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, S.S. Bari, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, S.S. Bari, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
- CNR-NANOTEC, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
- CNR-NANOTEC, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, S.S. Bari, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, S.S. Bari, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- CNR-NANOTEC, c/o Dip. Chimica Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Younis AB, Haddad Y, Kosaristanova L, Smerkova K. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: Recent progress in antimicrobial applications. WIRES NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 15:e1860. [PMID: 36205103 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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For decades, the antimicrobial applications of nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted the attention of scientists as a strategy for controlling the ever-increasing threat of multidrug-resistant microorganisms. The photo-induced antimicrobial properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) NPs by ultraviolet (UV) light are well known. This review elaborates on the modern methods and antimicrobial mechanisms of TiO2 NPs and their modifications to better understand and utilize their potential in various biomedical applications. Additional compounds can be grafted onto TiO2 nanomaterial, leading to hybrid metallic or non-metallic materials. To improve the antimicrobial properties, many approaches involving TiO2 have been tested. The results of selected studies from the past few years covering the most recent trends in this field are discussed in this review. There is extensive evidence to show that TiO2 NPs can exhibit certain antimicrobial features with disputable roles of UV light. Hence, they are effective in treating bacterial infections, although the majority of these conclusions came from in vitro studies and in the presence of some additional nanomaterials. The methods of evaluation varied depending on the nature of the research while researchers incorporated different techniques, including determining the minimum inhibitory concentration, cell count, and using disk and well diffusion methods, with a noticeable indication that cell count was the most and dominant criterion used to evaluate the antimicrobial activity. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Infectious Disease.
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- Almotasem Bellah Younis
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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Xu H, Qian C, Tan X, Xia W, Wu Y. Photocatalytic oxidation for efficient 4-chloro-guaiacol degradation over Co-doped graphitic carbon nitride and the effect of Co-doping concentration on optical properties of carbon nitride. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Alghamdi MN. Performance for Fly Ash Reinforced HDPE Composites over the Ageing of Material Components. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142913. [PMID: 35890689 PMCID: PMC9324052 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The by-product abundances of fly ash allow them to be used as the reinforcing filler for high-volume and high-performance thermoplastic composites. However, the durability of the composites remains questioned as polymer degradation during environmental weathering creates brittle materials, leading to surface cracks, which potentially release hazardous fly ash particles into the environment. This paper reports the effect of environmental ageing (UV and moisture exposure) on the morphological and mechanical properties of fly ash mixed high-density polyethylene (FA/HDPE) composites with three dissimilar weight fractions (5, 10 and 15 wt%) of filler and compared the results with similarly aged neat HDPE samples. The consequence of environmental ageing on the elevated mechanical properties of composites is investigated. Fifteen wt% fly ash reinforced composite appears to have better morphological and mechanical properties after 20 weeks of ageing, with only ~5 and ~9% reduction in Young’s modulus and tensile strength, respectively. The driving factors controlling the ageing effects are broadly discussed and recommendations are made for research advancements.
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- Mohammed N Alghamdi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Yanbu Industrial College, Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah City 41912, Saudi Arabia
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Challenges and Opportunities of Using Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis on Cement-Based Materials. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12070968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Since the early seventies with the work of Akira Fujishima on photocatalytic and superhydrophilic properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2), also known as the Honda–Fujishima effect, photocatalysis has been investigated and progressively implemented in cement-based materials towards the development of self-cleaning, air-purifying and antiseptic materials, buildings and infrastructure. Although important achievements have been obtained at the laboratory scale, their real scale application has had some limitations mainly due to the low efficiencies obtained during adverse environmental conditions. Therefore, this article presents the challenges and opportunities of using of titanium dioxide in cement-based materials towards the development of truly efficient sustainable building materials. First, TiO2 photocatalysis and its incorporation in cementitious materials are presented. Second, self-cleaning, air-purifying and antimicrobial properties are discussed in terms of the lab and pilot project results. Third, conclusions regarding the different multifunctional properties are given towards the real application of TiO2 photocatalysis. Particularly, complementary technologies and strategies are presented in order to increase the above-mentioned multifunctional properties.
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Synthesized of Zeolite@Ag2O Nanocomposite as Superb Stability Photocatalysis Toward Hazardous Rhodamine B Dye from Water. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-022-06899-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Liu X, Zhou Z, Wang T, Ma C, Yan Y. N-doped graphene quantum dots for enhancing multi-level Bi 2Ti 2O 7 spheres photocatalytic activity via electronic trapping. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2020.1844735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Xiqing Liu
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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Potential Applications of Geopolymer Cement-Based Composite as Self-Cleaning Coating: A Review. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12020133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nowadays, concepts of self-cleaning have received great attention in construction building materials. Self-cleaning with the presence of photocatalyst has been applied in building materials to overcome the problem of building surfaces becoming dirty after exposure for a long time in highly polluted areas. To date, the concept of green blending materials has led to the development of a new binding material for green materials, which is geopolymer with an addition of photocatalyst. This review focused on the development of conventional self-cleaning paste, including the method of preparation and the impact of adding photocatalyst on physical and mechanical properties. However, although self-cleaning has been widely applied in conventional cement paste, its applications in geopolymers are still in the early stages of development and require more research. Therefore, this paper also intended to review the current knowledge on properties of geopolymer cement-based composite and its potential to be applied as a self-cleaning coating.
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Kumar A, Kashyap S, Sharma M, Krishnan V. Tuning the surface and optical properties of graphitic carbon nitride by incorporation of alkali metals (Na, K, Cs and Rb): Effect on photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:131988. [PMID: 34523438 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Alkali metals have been known for their intercalation properties and can be employed for the separation of stacking in sheet-like materials. In this work, alkali metals (Na, K, Rb and Cs) have been systematically incorporated in varying concentrations in g-C3N4 sheets and their effect on resulting optical, surface and photocatalytic properties have been explored in detail. It was observed that the optical, electronic and surface properties of g-C3N4 were altered upon the incorporation of different alkali metal ions. The band gap and specific surface area of resulting materials were decreased as compared to the pristine g-C3N4. In addition, the alkali metal incorporation in g-C3N4 sheets showed the formation of cyanide groups and nitrogen vacancies in the resulted materials. Further, the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 and alkali metal incorporated g-C3N4 was calculated by studying the degradation of acid red 94 dye under visible light irradiation. It was observed that the photocatalytic activity of pristine g-C3N4 sheets was decreased with an increase in the concentration of alkali salt used during the synthesis of alkali metal incorporated g-C3N4. This decrease in the activity could arise due to the decreased surface area, detrimental amount of nitrogen vacancies and high concentration of alkali metal ions incorporated in the structural framework of g-C3N4 sheets. This work provides a unique example of the adverse effect of alkali metal ions on photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 and paves future directions for the improvement of the performance of g-C3N4 based materials.
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- Ashish Kumar
- School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Zhong C, Xiong X. Preparation of a composite coating film via vapor induced phase separation for air purification and real-time bacteria photocatalytic inactivation. PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS 2021; 161:106486. [PMID: 34511697 PMCID: PMC8415738 DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2021.106486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Infectious diseases resulted from transmitting of bacteria or virus like COVID-19 via air-borne droplets have brought severe threat to human beings worldwide. Cutting the spreading paths to obtain clean air is one of the promising strategies to prevent people from such dangerous diseases. In this work, we have employed a strategy of spray coating in combination with vapor induced phase separation to prepare a composite coating film to fulfill that purpose. A stable mixture suspension containing micelles of block copolymer of poly(styrene-block-butadiene-block-styrene) and TiO2 nanoparticles was sprayed onto stainless steel mesh to evaporate solvent in non-solvent vapor atmospheres. A water vapor atmosphere and an ethanol vapor atmosphere were in turn employed to improve the mechanical strength of the obtained coating film. The porous microstructure, the porosity, and the superhydrophobicity of the coating film were carefully characterized and analyzed. The air pressure-drop of the coating film was determined to be lower than 100 Pa, indicating a high air permeability. Moreover, a foggy air containing E. coli was pressed through the coating film via a home-made apparatus to simulate the air purification system, where E. coli contained air-borne droplets were intercepted by the film matrix in a physical manner, and the bacteria was photocatalytically inactivated at the meantime. A filtration efficiency of 99.7% and a 99.6% efficiency of real-time photocatalytic inactivation of E. coli demonstrate the promising potential of the coating film.
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- Chengtang Zhong
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Dell’Edera M, Lo Porto C, De Pasquale I, Petronella F, Curri ML, Agostiano A, Comparelli R. Photocatalytic TiO2-based coatings for environmental applications. Catal Today 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2021.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Le MC, Le TH, Bui Thi TH, Nguyen QD, Do Thi TH, Tran Thi MN. Synthesizing and Evaluating the Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Ability of TiO 2/SiO 2 Nanocomposite for Silicate Coating. Front Chem 2021; 9:738969. [PMID: 34604172 PMCID: PMC8485069 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.738969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The TiO2/SiO2 nanocomposite has been synthesized by a sol-gel method and investigated the effect of the SiO2 content (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 50%) on the rutile-to-anatase phase transition of TiO2 NPs. In order to increase the photocatalytic efficiency of the nanocomposite and decrease the price of material, the TiO2/SiO2 Nc with content SiO2 of 15% sample is chosen for preparing silicate coating. The efficiency of photocatalytic MB and antibacterial ability in the air of W silicate coating (adding TiO2/SiO2 Nc (15%)) achieve almost 100% for 60 h and 94.35% for 3 h, respectively. While the efficiency of photocatalytic MB and antibacterial ability of WO silicate coating (adding commercial TiO2/SiO2) is about 25–30% for 60 h and 6.02% for 3 h, respectively. The presence of TiO2/SiO2 Nc (15%) with a larger surface area in W silicate coating can provide increased centers for absorption, photocatalytic reaction, and the contact between sample and bacteria lead to enhance the photocatalytic and antibacterial ability of W silicate coating.
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- Manh-Cuong Le
- Faculty of Building Material, National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environment, Thuyloi University, Hanoi, Vienam
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- Faculty of Building Material, National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Building Material, National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Building Material, National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Building Material, National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Tarekegn MM, Balakrishnan RM, Hiruy AM, Dekebo AH. Removal of methylene blue dye using nano zerovalent iron, nanoclay and iron impregnated nanoclay - a comparative study. RSC Adv 2021; 11:30109-30131. [PMID: 35480266 PMCID: PMC9040909 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra03918k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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There has been an increasing challenge from the emission of methylene blue (MB) dye-containing wastewater and its management methods in industry. The sorption process is one conventionally used method. In this study, nanoclay, nano zero valent iron (nZVI), and iron impregnated nanoclay were prepared and studied for the removal of MB dye in batch mode. The effects of operating parameters like pH, dye concentration, sorbent dosage, and contact time were investigated and optimized. The nZVI, nanoclay, and iron impregnated nanoclay sorbents showed zeta potentials of -32.1, -53.4, and -40.7 mV, respectively. All the nano adsorbents were crystalline. The nanoclay was characterized by an average surface area, pore volume and pore diameter of 43.49 m2 g-1, 0.104 cm3 g-1 and 2.806 nm, respectively. nZVI showed a surface area of 47.125 m2 g-1, pore volume of 0.119 cm3 g-1, and pore diameter of 3.291 nm. And iron impregnated nanoclay showed a surface area of 73.110 m2 g-1 with a pore volume of 15 cm3 g-1 and a pore diameter size of 3.83 nm. A Langmuir EXT nitrogen gas adsorption isotherm (R 2 ∼ 0.99) was the best fit. The thermodynamics parameters, such as ΔG° (-12.64 to -0.63 kJ mol-1), ΔH° (+0.1 to +62.15 kJ mol-1) and ΔS° (+0.10 to +0.22 kJ mol-1), confirmed that a spontaneous and endothermic adsorption process took place at a high rate of disorder. Iron impregnated nanoclay showed higher negative Gibbs free energy (-12.64 kJ mol-1), higher enthalpy change (+62.5 kJ mol-1) and entropy (+0.22 kJ mol-1) and gave a better MB removal performance. In addition, the lower negative heat of enthalpy for all adsorptions proved the dominance of physisorption. The methylene blue adsorption isotherm on nZVI and nanoclay showed the best fit with the Freundlich isotherm model with correlation coefficients (R 2) ∼0.98 and 0.99, respectively. Whereas the Langmuir adsorption isotherm was the best fit for iron impregnated nanoclay (R 2 ∼ 0.98). The adsorption activities of nZVI, nanoclay and iron impregnated nanoclay were fitted to a pseudo-second-order kinetic model with correlation coefficients (R 2) of 0.999, 0.997 and 0.983, respectively. The optimal pH 7.0 (RE: 99.1 ± 0.73%), initial MB concentration 40 ppm (RE: 99.9 ± 0.03%), contact time 120 min (RE: 99.9 ± 0.9%), and adsorbent dose 80 (99.9 ± 0.03%) were obtained for iron impregnated nanoclay. The optimal operational parameters of nanoclay and nZVI, respectively, were pH 11.0 and 13.0, initial MB concentration 20 and 20 ppm, adsorbent dose 100 and 140 mg, and contact time 120 and 140 min. In general, iron impregnated nanoclay has shown promising cationic dye adsorbance for industrial applications; but a recyclability test is suggested before scale-up.
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- Mekonnen Maschal Tarekegn
- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Addis Ababa University King George VI St. Addis Ababa Ethiopia +251911879718
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Addis Ababa University King George VI St. Addis Ababa Ethiopia +251911879718
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Addis Ababa University King George VI St. Addis Ababa Ethiopia +251911879718
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Albistur A, Rivero PJ, Esparza J, Rodríguez R. Evaluation of the Photocatalytic Activity and Anticorrosion Performance of Electrospun Fibers Doped with Metallic Oxides. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13122011. [PMID: 34203003 PMCID: PMC8234033 DOI: 10.3390/polym13122011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This paper reports the development and characterization of a multifunctional coating that combines anticorrosion and photocatalytic properties, deposited by means of the electrospinning technique. In the first step, a functional electrospun fiber mat composed of poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) was obtained, showing high water insolubility and great adhesion increased by means of a thermal crosslinking process (denoted as PAA + β-CD). In the second step, the fibers were doped with particles of titanium dioxide (denoted as PAA + β-CD/TiO2) and titanium dioxide plus iron oxide (denoted as PAA + β-CD/TiO2/Fe2O3). The morphology and fiber diameter of the electrospun mats were evaluated by using confocal microscopy, whereas the presence of the metal oxides in the electrospun fibers was corroborated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF), respectively. In addition, electrochemical tests in saline solution revealed that the sample composed of PAA + β-CD/TiO2/Fe2O3 showed the highest corrosion protection efficiency of all the samples, which was directly associated to lower corrosion current density and higher corrosion potential. Furthermore, the paper reports a novel approach to in situ determination of methylene blue (MB) degradation onto the coating. The results revealed complete degradation of MB, which is perfectly appreciated by total discoloration of the film in the irradiated zone (from bluish to a white spot). The main conclusions of this research are the efficiency of the electrospun system PAA + β-CD/TiO2/Fe2O3 for developing photocatalytic activity and corrosion protection and the utility of the dry MB discoloration tests to evaluate photocatalytic activity.
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- Ainhoa Albistur
- Engineering Department, Campus Arrosadía s/n, Public University of Navarre, 31006 Pamplona, Spain; (A.A.); (R.R.)
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- Engineering Department, Campus Arrosadía s/n, Public University of Navarre, 31006 Pamplona, Spain; (A.A.); (R.R.)
- Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics (INAMAT2), Campus Arrosadía s/n, Public University of Navarre, 31006 Pamplona, Spain
- Correspondence: (P.J.R.)
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- AIN, Asociación de la Industria Navarra, 31191 Pamplona, Cordovilla, Spain;
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- Engineering Department, Campus Arrosadía s/n, Public University of Navarre, 31006 Pamplona, Spain; (A.A.); (R.R.)
- Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics (INAMAT2), Campus Arrosadía s/n, Public University of Navarre, 31006 Pamplona, Spain
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Moshtaghi S, Hamadanian M, Amiri O, Goli M, Salavati-Niasari M. Controllable synthesis and characterization of Mg 2SiO 4 nanostructures via a simple hydrothermal route using carboxylic acid as capping agent and their photocatalytic performance for photodegradation of azo dyes. RSC Adv 2021; 11:21588-21599. [PMID: 35478802 PMCID: PMC9034128 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02244j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Magnesium silicate (forsterite) nanoparticles were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method, and characterized using several techniques such as XRD, SEM, EDS, DRS, Raman, TEM, and FT-IR. Several carboxylic acid structures were applied to modify the morphology and surface properties of the as-prepared particles. In this manuscript, citric acid, maleic acid, and succinic acid were used as the carboxylic acid agents. The effect of changing the ratio of carboxylic acid agent to central metal on the morphology and photocatalytic behavior was evaluated. The activities of the Mg2SiO4 nanostructures as photocatalysts were assessed by the degradation of several azo dyes (Acid Blue 92, Acid Brown 14, and Acid Violet 7) under UV and Vis light irradiation. The degradation percentages of Acid Blue 92 were about 88% and 74% in the presence of Vis and UV light respectively, and the percentages for photodegradation of Acid Brown 14 were approximately 76% and 82% in the presence of Vis and UV light, respectively. Furthermore, the degradation percentages for Acid Violet 7 were 93% and 80% under UV and Vis light, respectively. Mg2SiO4 nanostructures have been synthesized via a facile hydrothermal approach. The photocatalytic behavior of Mg2SiO4 nanostructures prepared by different carboxylic acids have been investigated to degrade azo dyes under UV and visible light.![]()
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- Saeed Moshtaghi
- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan P. O. Box 87317-51167 Kashan I. R. Iran +98 31 5555 29 30 +98 31 5591 2383
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- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan P. O. Box 87317-51167 Kashan I. R. Iran +98 31 5555 29 30 +98 31 5591 2383
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University P. O. Box 6714414971 Kermanshah Iran.,Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Raparin Rania Kurdistan Region Iraq
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- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan P. O. Box 87317-51167 Kashan I. R. Iran +98 31 5555 29 30 +98 31 5591 2383
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- Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan P. O. Box 87317-51167 Kashan I. R. Iran +98 31 5555 29 30 +98 31 5591 2383
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The philosophy of sustainable development is prevailing worldwide, and will probably bring about a society revolution trend in the future. Catalytic chemistry will play a crucial role in sustainable economic development since at least a catalytic process is involved in almost all-important areas of chemical industry, such as synthesis of chemicals and materials, energy production and conversion as well as pollution abatement and environmental protection. In this paper, we attempt to summarize three common critical directions for catalysis research, in order to meet future needs for sustainable economic development. (i) The discovery of high-performance catalysts will evolve from trial-and-error to rational design. This is due to the maturing theory-experiment joint research schemes and the increasing abilities to explore dynamic nature of catalysts under reaction conditions. (ii) The catalysis for the transition of energy and chemicals generation from oil and coal to more renewable sources will be highly pursued. (iii) The catalysis for cleaner chemical processes will be another active research direction. In Sections “Sustainable catalysis for renewable fuels and chemicals” and “Ecologically clean catalytic process”, some important examples are discussed especially.
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- Hui Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University , Changchun , 130012 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University , Changchun , 130012 , China
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- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University , Changchun , 130012 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University , Changchun , 130012 , China
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Tarekegn MM, Hiruy AM, Dekebo AH. Nano zero valent iron (nZVI) particles for the removal of heavy metals (Cd 2+, Cu 2+ and Pb 2+) from aqueous solutions. RSC Adv 2021; 11:18539-18551. [PMID: 35480950 PMCID: PMC9033488 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01427g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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For the past 15 years, nanoscale metallic iron (nZVI) has been investigated as a new tool for the treatment of heavy metal contaminated water. The removal mechanisms depend on the type of heavy metals and their thermodynamic properties. A metal whose redox potential is more negative or close to the reduction potential of Fe(0) is removed by the reduction process, while the others will be mediated by precipitation, complexation or other sorption processes. This review summarises our contemporary knowledge of nZVI aqueous chemistry, synthesis methods, mechanisms and actions (practical experiences) of heavy metal (Cd, Cu and Pb) removal and challenges of nZVI practical applications. Its inner core (iron(0)) has reducing ability towards pollutants, while the iron oxide (FeO) outer shell provides reaction sites for chemisorption and electrostatic interactions with heavy metals. Emerging studies highlighted that nZVI surfaces will have negatively charged species at higher pH and have good affinity for the removal of positively charged species such as heavy metals. Different sizes, shapes and properties of nZVI have been produced using various methods. Ferric salt reduction methods are the most common methods to produce stable and fine graded nZVI. Higher uptake of copper(ii), lead(ii) and cadmium(ii) has also been reported by various scholars. Practical pilot tests have been conducted to remove heavy metals, which gave highly satisfactory results. Challenges such as agglomeration, sedimentation, magnetic susceptibility, sorption to other fine materials in aqueous solution and toxicity of microbiomes have been reported. Emerging studies have highlighted the prospects of industrial level application of nano zero valent particles for the remediation of heavy metals and other pollutants from various industries.
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- Mekonnen Maschal Tarekegn
- Ethiopian Civil Service University, Department of Environment and Climate Change Addis Ababa Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa University, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Centre for Environmental Science Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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- Addis Ababa University, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Centre for Environmental Science Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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- Addis Ababa University, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Centre for Environmental Science Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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Yanushevska OI, Vlasenko NV, Telbis GM, Leonenko EV, Didenko OZ, Prozorovich VG, Ivanets AI, Dontsova TA. Acid–base and photocatalytic properties of TiO2-based nanomaterials. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01709-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Maver K, Arčon I, Fanetti M, Emin S, Valant M, Lavrenčič Štangar U. Improved photocatalytic activity of anatase-rutile nanocomposites induced by low-temperature sol-gel Sn-modification of TiO2. Catal Today 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Novel CuO/TiO2/PANI nanocomposite: Preparation and photocatalytic investigation for chlorpyrifos degradation in water under visible light irradiation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2020.113038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Mahmood A, Shi G, Wang Z, Rao Z, Xiao W, Xie X, Sun J. Carbon quantum dots-TiO 2 nanocomposite as an efficient photocatalyst for the photodegradation of aromatic ring-containing mixed VOCs: An experimental and DFT studies of adsorption and electronic structure of the interface. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 401:123402. [PMID: 32763698 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this work, we have developed and optimized TiO2 nanoparticles decorated with carbon quantum dots to examine its potential use in the photocatalytic oxidation of aromatic ring containing gas-phase mixed volatile organic compounds, e.g., benzene, toluene, and p-xylene. Carbon quantum dots decorated TiO2 demonstrated good photodegradation efficiency in contrast to pure TiO2 under UV-vis light illumination. For example, with 0.5 wt% carbon quantum dots decorated on TiO2, 64 % of the mixed volatile organic compounds were photodegraded, while pure TiO2 only exhibited 44 % of the photodegradation efficiency. Also, the carbon quantum dots (0.5 wt%)/TiO2 nanocomposite demonstrated considerable photocatalytic activity within the visible region. On the other hand, pure TiO2 remained inactive within the visible region. The density functional theory study of the carbon quantum dots/TiO2 interface revealed that C 2p states of carbon quantum dots incorporated new energy states around the Fermi level near the lowest conduction band. This might be accountable for the improved charge separation process and better conductivity of the photogenerated electrons. The improved photocatalytic performance of the carbon quantum dots/TiO2 nanocomposites can be attributed to good light harvesting within the UV-vis region, charge separation, and adsorption capability.
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- Asad Mahmood
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China.
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China.
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Diego-Rucabado A, Candela MT, Aguado F, González J, Gómez E, Valiente R, Cano I, Martín-Rodríguez R. Photocatalytic activity of undoped and Mn- and Co-doped TiO 2 nanocrystals incorporated in enamel coatings on stainless steel. REACT CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1re00293g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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New catalysts composed of undoped and transition metal-doped TiO2 nanocrystals incorporated in enamels on stainless steel show potential applications for pollutant photodegradation.
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- Andrea Diego-Rucabado
- Applied Physics Department, University of Cantabria, Avda. de Los Castros 48, 39005 Santander, Spain
- Nanomedicine Group, IDIVAL, Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Applied Physics Department, University of Cantabria, Avda. de Los Castros 48, 39005 Santander, Spain
- Nanomedicine Group, IDIVAL, Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Group, IDIVAL, Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain
- CITIMAC Department, University of Cantabria, Avda. de Los Castros 48, 39005 Santander, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Group, IDIVAL, Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain
- CITIMAC Department, University of Cantabria, Avda. de Los Castros 48, 39005 Santander, Spain
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- VITRISPAN S.A., Barrio Rioseco, 39786 Guriezo, Spain
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- Applied Physics Department, University of Cantabria, Avda. de Los Castros 48, 39005 Santander, Spain
- Nanomedicine Group, IDIVAL, Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Applied Physics Department, University of Cantabria, Avda. de Los Castros 48, 39005 Santander, Spain
- Crystallography, Mineralogy and Agricultural Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Group, IDIVAL, Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria s/n, 39011 Santander, Spain
- QUIPRE Department, University of Cantabria, Avda. de Los Castros 46, 39005 Santander, Spain
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Treatment of Water Contaminated with Reactive Black-5 Dye by Carbon Nanotubes. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13235508. [PMID: 33287120 PMCID: PMC7730969 DOI: 10.3390/ma13235508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Most of the dyes used today by the textile industry are of synthetic origin. These substances, many of which are highly toxic, are in many cases not adequately filtered during the processing stages, ending up in groundwater and water courses. The aim of this work was to optimize the adsorption process of carbon nanotubes to remove an azo-dye, called Reactive Black-5, from aqueous systems. Particular systems containing carbon nanotubes and dye solutions were analyzed. Furthermore, the reversibility of the process and the presence of possible degradation phenomena by the dye molecules were investigated. For this purpose, the influence of different parameters on the adsorption process, such as the nature of the carbon nanotubes (purified and nonpurified), initial concentration of the dye, stirring speed, and contact times, were studied. The solid and liquid phases after the tests were characterized by chemical-physical techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis (TG, DTA), UV spectrophotometry, BET (Brunauer, Emmett, Teller), and TOC (total organic carbon) analysis. The data obtained showed a high adsorbing capacity of carbon nanotubes in the removal of the Reactive Black-5 dye from aqueous systems. Furthermore, the efficiency of the adsorption process was observed to be influenced by the stirring speed of the samples and the contact time, while purified and nonpurified nanotubes provided substantially the same results.
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Pathogenic microorganisms can spread throughout the world population, as the current COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically demonstrated. In this scenario, a protection against pathogens and other microorganisms can come from the use of photoactive materials as antimicrobial agents able to hinder, or at least limit, their spreading by means of photocatalytically assisted processes activated by light—possibly sunlight—promoting the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can kill microorganisms in different matrices such as water or different surfaces without affecting human health. In this review, we focus the attention on TiO2 nanoparticle-based antimicrobial materials, intending to provide an overview of the most promising synthetic techniques, toward possible large-scale production, critically review the capability of such materials to promote pathogen (i.e., bacteria, virus, and fungi) inactivation, and, finally, take a look at selected technological applications.
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Kwon T, Chun J. ON/OFF Switchable Nanocomposite Membranes for Separations. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2415. [PMID: 33092179 PMCID: PMC7589038 DOI: 10.3390/polym12102415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Although water, air, and other resources are abundant on earth, they have been subjected to strict environmental regulations. This is because of their limitation of availability for human consumption. In the separation industry, the membrane system was introduced to increase the amount of resources available to mankind. Experts used an easy-to-use polymeric material to design several membranes with porous structures for wastewater treatment, gas separation, and chemical removal; consequently, they succeeded in obtaining positive results. However, past polymeric membranes exhibited a chronic drawback such that it was difficult to simultaneously augment the permeate flux and improve its selectivity toward certain substances. Because of the trade-off relationship that existed between permeability and selectivity, the membrane efficiency was not very good; consequently, the cost-effectiveness was significantly hindered because there was no other alternative than to replace the membrane in order to maintain its initial characteristics steadily. This review begins with the introduction of a polymer nanocomposite (PNC) membrane that has been designed to solve the chronic problem of polymeric membranes; subsequently, the stimuli-responsive PNC membrane is elucidated, which has established itself as a popular topic among researchers in the separation industry for several decades. Furthermore, we have listed the different types and examples of stimuli-responsive PNC membranes, which can be switched by external stimuli, while discussing the future direction of the membrane separation industry.
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- Taegyun Kwon
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 305-701, Korea;
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- Energy & Environment Division, Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering & Technology (KICET), Gyeongnam 52851, Korea
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Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Scalability for Environmental Remediation: Opportunities and Challenges. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10101109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Heterogeneous photocatalysis is an ecofriendly technique for purifying organic pollutants in environmental systems. While pilot-scale photoreactors have explored photocatalytic system upscalibility, their practical implementation is restricted for various reasons. These include feed composition alteration, complicated photoreactor designs, high operation and synthesis costs, photocatalyst poisoning, low quantum yield under solar irradiation, fast exciton recombination, and low reuse or regeneration capabilities. In this paper, we highlight the photocatalyst scalability challenges for real-world applications. We also provide an in-depth discussion on photocatalyst opportunities for effective air and water pollution control. Lastly, we offer a contemporary perspective on photocatalysis scale-up for the real environmental treatment.
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Batalović K, Radaković J, Bundaleski N, Rakočević Z, Pašti I, Skorodumova NV, Rangel CM. Origin of photocatalytic activity enhancement in Pd/Pt-deposited anatase N-TiO 2- experimental insights and DFT study of the (001) surface. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:18536-18547. [PMID: 32780047 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp03186k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In pursuit of the ideal photocatalyst, cheap and stable semiconductor TiO2 is considered to be a good choice if one is able to reduce its band gap and decrease the recombination rate of charge carriers. The approach that offers such improvements for energy conversion applications is the modification of TiO2 with nitrogen and noble metals. However, the origin of these improvements and possibilities for further design of single-atom catalysts are not always straightforward. To shed light on the atomic-scale picture, we modeled the nitrogen-doped (001) anatase TiO2 surface as a support for palladium and platinum single-atom deposition. The thermodynamics of various synthesis routes for Pd/Pt deposition and nitrogen doping is considered based on density functional theory (DFT)-calculated energies, highlighting the effect of nitrogen doping on metal dimer formation and metal-support interaction. XPS analysis of the valence band of the modified TiO2 nanocrystals, and the calculated charge transfer and electronic structure of single-atom catalysts supported on the (001) anatase TiO2 surface provide an insight into modifications occurring in the valence zone of TiO2 due to nitrogen doping and Pd/Pt deposition at the surface. DFT results also show that substitutional nitrogen doping significantly increases metal-support interaction, while interstitial nitrogen doping promotes only Pt-support interaction.
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- K Batalović
- "VINČA" Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
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We report the synthesis of mesoporous TiO2 nanostructures based on the decomposition of TiOSO4 in aqueous alkaline solution at room temperature, followed by mild thermal treatment (110 °C) in an oven and suitable to yield up to 40 g of product per batch. The duration of the thermal treatment was found to be crucial to control crystalline phase composition, specific surface area, surface chemistry and, accordingly, the photocatalytic properties of the obtained TiO2 nanocrystals. The thorough investigation of the prepared samples allowed us to explain the relationship between the structure of the obtained nanoparticles and their photocatalytic behavior, that was tested in a model reaction. In addition, the advantage of the mild treatment against a harsher calcination at 450 °C was illustrated. The proposed approach represents a facile and sustainable route to promptly access an effective photocatalyst, thus holding a significant promise for the development of solutions suitable to real technological application in environmental depollution.
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Adsorption of Reactive Blue 116 Dye and Reactive Yellow 81 Dye from Aqueous Solutions by Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13122757. [PMID: 32570698 PMCID: PMC7345466 DOI: 10.3390/ma13122757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The multi-walled carbon nanotubes obtained by catalytic chemical vapour deposition synthesis are used as a solid matrix for the adsorption of the Reactive Blue 116 dye and the Reactive Yellow 81 dye from aqueous solutions at different pH values. The batch tests carried out allowed us to investigate the different effects of pH (2, 4, 7, 9 and 12) and of the contact time (2.5 ÷ 240 min) used. The liquid phase was analysed using ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry in order to characterise the adsorption kinetics, the transport mechanisms and the adsorption isotherms. The adsorption of the optimal dye was observed at pH 2 and 12. The pseudo-first order kinetic model provided the best approximation of experimental data compared to the pseudo-second order kinetic model. The predominant transport mechanism investigated with the Weber and Morris method was molecular diffusion for both Reactive Yellow 81 and Reactive Blue 116, and the equilibrium data were better adapted to the Langmuir isothermal model. The maximum adsorption capacity for Reactive Yellow 81 and Reactive Blue 116 occurred with values of 33.859 mg g-1 and 32.968 mg g-1, respectively.
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De Caro L, Scattarella F, Altamura D, Arciniegas MP, Siliqi D, Manna L, Giannini C. X-ray ptychographic mode of self-assembled CdSe/CdS octapod-shaped nanocrystals in thick polymers. J Appl Crystallogr 2020; 53:741-747. [PMID: 32684889 PMCID: PMC7312151 DOI: 10.1107/s160057672000583x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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This work describes the application of X-ray ptychography for the inspection of complex assemblies of highly anisotropic nanocrystals embedded in a thick polymer matrix. More specifically, this case deals with CdSe/CdS octapods, with pod length L = 39 ± 2 nm and pod diameter D = 12 ± 2 nm, dispersed in free-standing thick films (24 ± 4 µm) of polymethyl methacrylate and polystyrene, with different molecular weights. Ptychography is the only imaging method available to date that can be used to study architectures made by these types of nanocrystals in thick polymeric films, as any other alternative direct method, such as scanning/transmission electron microscopy, can be definitively ruled out as a result of the large thickness of the free-standing films. The electron density maps of the investigated samples are reconstructed by combining iterative difference map algorithms and a maximum likelihood optimization algorithm. In addition, post image processing techniques are applied to both reduce noise and provide a better visualization of the material morphological details. Through this process, at a final resolution of 27 nm, the reconstructed maps allow us to visualize the intricate network of octapods inside the polymeric matrices.
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- Liberato De Caro
- Istituto di Cristallografia, CNR, via Amendola 122/O, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, CNR, via Amendola 122/O, Bari, Italy
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- Nanochemistry Department, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, Genova, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, CNR, via Amendola 122/O, Bari, Italy
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- Nanochemistry Department, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, Genova, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, CNR, via Amendola 122/O, Bari, Italy
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Fazal T, Razzaq A, Javed F, Hafeez A, Rashid N, Amjad US, Ur Rehman MS, Faisal A, Rehman F. Integrating adsorption and photocatalysis: A cost effective strategy for textile wastewater treatment using hybrid biochar-TiO 2 composite. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 390:121623. [PMID: 31753670 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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TiO2 based photocatalysts are extensively used for textile wastewater treatment as they are ecofriendly, inexpensive, easily available, nontoxic and have higher photostabililty. However, their wider band gap, charge carrier's recombination, and utilization of light absorbance limits their performance. In the present work, a hybrid biochar-TiO2 composite (BCT) has been synthesized by a facile synthesis strategy to overcome these problems. These photocatalysts are characterized using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS), and photoluminescence (PL) to evaluate their crystallinity, morphology, functional groups, bandgap energy and charge separation properties, respectively. The photodegradation of simulated textile wastewater is analyzed using hybrid composites. The hybrid biochar-TiO2 composite showed higher charge separation, slow recombination of electron-hole pairs, and enhanced light absorption as compared to control (pure TiO2 and BC alone). 99.20 % photodegradation efficiency of dye-simulated wastewater is achieved employing optimum hybrid composite, while the pure biochar and TiO2 samples exhibits 85.20 % and 42.60 % efficiencies, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity is obtained for hybrid biochar-TiO2 sample, 74.30 mgg-1 in comparison to biochar (30.40 mgg-1) and pure TiO2 (1.50 mgg-1). The results show that hybrid biochar-TiO2 composites can perform in the target application of organic industrial pollutant removal.
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- Tahir Fazal
- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan.
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- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Biorefinery Engineering and Microfluidics (BEAM) Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan.
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The NO x Degradation Performance of Nano-TiO 2 Coating for Asphalt Pavement. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10050897. [PMID: 32397099 PMCID: PMC7279412 DOI: 10.3390/nano10050897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The NOx degradation performance of nano-TiO2 as a coating material for the road environment was evaluated in this research. The nano-TiO2 coating materials for both road surface and roadside were prepared by using anatase nano-TiO2, activated carbon powder, silane coupling agent and deionized water. The impact of varying amounts of coating material and silane coupling agent were evaluated. The road environment of NOx degradation was simulated by the photocatalytic test system designed by the research team. For the road surface coating, the photocatalytic degradation experiments of NO under different radiation intensities were carried out. The results show that the material has good photocatalytic degradation performance, and the proper amount of silane coupling agent can enhance the bonding performance of the material and asphalt mixture. For the roadside coating, sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate was selected as the surfactant to carry out the photocatalytic degradation experiment of NO2 with different dosages of surfactant. The results showed that when the mass ratio of nano-TiO2 and surfactant was about 1:2, the catalytic degradation effect of the material was the best.
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Zhou K, Lu J, Yan Y, Zhang C, Qiu Y, Li W. Highly efficient photocatalytic performance of BiI/Bi 2WO 6 for degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride in an aqueous phase. RSC Adv 2020; 10:12068-12077. [PMID: 35496612 PMCID: PMC9050901 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra01811b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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A series of novel BiI/Bi2WO6 nanosheets was successfully synthesized using a simple and efficient one-step hydrothermal method; the obtained specimens were subsequently characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, Raman spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and electronic impedance spectroscopy testing. The results indicated that the photocatalytic performance of the BiI/Bi2WO6 composites for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) from aqueous media under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm) was higher than that of pure Bi2WO6. The 0.8I-BiI/BWO composite (where 0.8 is the I : W molar ratio) presented the best photocatalytic performance of all analyzed specimens, and was able to degrade approximately 90% of the TC in 80 min. In addition, radical-capture experiments have demonstrated that superoxide anion radicals and hydroxyl radicals were the main active species for degrading organic pollutants, and a photocatalytic mechanism for the BiI/Bi2WO6 system was proposed. This study not only provides a method for the simple preparation of BiI/Bi2WO6, but could also present important implications for ecological risk management and prevention against antibiotic pollution. This study provides a method for the simple preparation of BiI/Bi2WO6, and present important implications for prevention against antibiotic pollution.![]()
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- Keyi Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China .,Key Laboratory for Environmental Monitoring and Pollutant Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China .,Key Laboratory for Environmental Monitoring and Pollutant Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China .,Key Laboratory for Environmental Monitoring and Pollutant Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China .,Key Laboratory for Environmental Monitoring and Pollutant Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China .,Key Laboratory for Environmental Monitoring and Pollutant Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Shihezi University Shihezi 832003 China
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- Environmental Monitoring Station of the First Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps China
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Dossin Zanrosso C, Piazza D, Lansarin MA. PVDF/ZnO composite films for photocatalysis: A comparative study of solution mixing and melt blending methods. POLYM ENG SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Crissiê Dossin Zanrosso
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre Brazil
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- Polymer Laboratory, University of Caxias do Sul Caxias do Sul Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Porto Alegre Brazil
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- Rimzhim Gupta
- Department of Chemical EngineeringIndian Institute of Science Bangalore, Karnataka 560012 India
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringIndian Institute of Science Bangalore, Karnataka 560012 India
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Ma J, Wang B, Gong Z, Yang X, Wang Y. Morphology-controllable synthesis and application of TiO2 nanotube arrays with “photocatalysis and self-cleaning” synergism. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj00743a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The integration of photocatalytic materials and self-cleaning superhydrophobic materials provides a possibility of combining decontamination and antifouling.
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- Jun Ma
- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education
- Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education
- Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education
- Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- P. R. China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics
- Nanning Normal University
- Nanning 530001
- P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education
- Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry
- China University of Geosciences
- Wuhan 430074
- P. R. China
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Low-Cost Synthesis of Cu-Modified Immobilized Nanoporous TiO2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of 1H-Benzotriazole. Catalysts 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cu-modified immobilized nanoporous TiO2 photocatalysts, prepared by electrochemical anodization of titanium foils, were obtained via four different synthesis methods: hydrothermal synthesis, anodization with Cu source, electrodeposition, and spin-coating, using two different copper sources, Cu(NO3)2 and Cu(acac)2. The objective of this research was to investigate how copper modifications can improve the photocatalytic activity of immobilized nanoporous TiO2 under the UV/solar light irradiation. The best photocatalytic performances were obtained for Cu-modifications using spin-coating. Therefore, the effect of irradiated catalyst surface areas on the adsorption of model pollutants, methylene blue (MB) and 1H-benzotriazole (BT), was examined for samples with Cu-modification by the spin-coating technique. The mechanisms responsible for increased degradation of MB and BT at high Cu concentrations (0.25 M and 0.5 M) and decreased degradation at low Cu loadings (0.0625 M and 0.125 M) were explained. 1H-benzotriazole was used to study the photocatalytic activity of the given samples because it is highly toxic and present in most water systems. The characterization of the synthesized Cu-modified photocatalysts in terms of phase composition, crystal structure, and morphology were investigated using X-ray Diffraction, Raman Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.
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