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Boddepalli R, Gurugubelli TR, S V N P, Netheti VSB, Yusub S, Tamtam MR, Koutavarapu R, Pidaparthy LS. Efficiency and mechanistic insights of photocatalytic decomposition of tetracycline and rhodamine B utilizing Z-scheme g-C 3N 4/SnWO 4 heterostructures under visible light irradiation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 254:119163. [PMID: 38759770 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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The hydrothermal approach was used in the design and construction of the SnWO4 (SW) nanoplates anchored g-C3N4 (gCN) nanosheet heterostructures. Morphology, optical characteristics, and phase identification were investigated. The heterostructure architect construction and successful interface interaction were validated by the physicochemical characteristics. The test materials were used as a photocatalyst in the presence of visible light to break down the antibiotic tetracycline (TC) and the organic Rhodamine B (RhB). The best photocatalytic degradation efficiency of TC (97%) and RhB (98%) pollutants was demonstrated by the optimized 15 mg of gCNSW-7.5 in 72 and 48 min, respectively, at higher rate constants of 0.0409 and 0.0772 min-1. The interface contact between gCN and SW, which successfully enhanced charge transfer and restricted recombination rate in the photocatalyst, is responsible for the enhanced performance of the gCNSW heterostructure photocatalyst. In addition, the gCNSW heterostructure photocatalyst demonstrated exceptional stability and reusability over the course of four successive testing cycles, highlighting its durable and dependable function. Superoxide radicals and holes were shown to be key players in the degradation of contaminants through scavenger studies. The charge transfer mechanism in the heterostructure is identified as Z-scheme mode with the help of UV-vis DRS analysis. Attributed to its unique structural features, and effective separation of charge carriers, the Z-scheme gCNSW-7.5 heterostructure photocatalyst exhibits significant promise as an exceptionally efficient catalyst for the degradation of pollutants. This positions it as a prospective material with considerable potential across various environmental applications.
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- Ramu Boddepalli
- Department of Physics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 530 003, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Sciences, SR University, Warangal, 506 371, Telangana, India
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- Department of Physics, Dr. VS Krishna Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam, 530 013, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Freshman Engineering Department, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering (Autonomous), Mylavaram, 521 230, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Data Science Lab, Department of Information and Communication Engineering, College of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- Physics Division, Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, 532 127, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Physics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 530 003, Andhra Pradesh, India; Department of Physics, Visakha Govt. Degree College (W), Visakhapatnam, 530 020, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Izzudin NM, Jalil AA, Ali MW, Aziz FFA, Azami MS, Hassan NS, Fauzi AA, Ibrahim N, Saravanan R, Hassim MH. Promoting a well-dispersion of MoO 3 nanoparticles on fibrous silica catalyst via one-pot synthesis for enhanced photoredox environmental pollutants efficiency. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136456. [PMID: 36150498 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The coexistence of pharmaceutical compounds and heavy metals in the aquatic environment has resulted in complications in the treatment process and thus, causing uproar among the citizens. The radical-based photocatalysis technology has aroused as an excellent method to eliminate both heavy metal and pharmaceutical compounds in the water. Herein, reported the utilization of the microemulsion technique for the preparation of nanoporous fibrous silica-molybdenum oxide (FSMo) towards simultaneous photocatalytic abatement of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and tetracycline (TC). The FESEM analysis showed the spherical morphology of the FSMo catalyst with dendrimeric silica fiber. The synthesized FSMo catalyst exhibited narrowed bandgap, high crystallinity, and well Mo element dispersion for enhanced photo-redox of Cr(VI) and TC. Remarkably, simultaneous remediation of the Cr(VI) and TC over FSMo demonstrated superior photocatalytic efficiency, 69% and 75%, respectively, than in the individual system, possibly due to the effective separation of photoinduced charges. The introduction of the Mo element to the silica framework via microemulsion technique demonstrated better dispersion of Mo compared to the incipient wetness impregnation method and thus, yielded higher photocatalytic activity towards simultaneous removal of TC and Cr(VI). Besides, quenching experiments revealed the electrons and holes as the active species that play a dominant role in the simultaneous photo-redox of Cr(VI) and TC. Lastly, the FSMo catalyst demonstrated high stability after four continuous cycles of simultaneous photocatalysis reactions, implying its potential as a suitable material for practical wastewater treatments.
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- N M Izzudin
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti of Tarapacá, Avda. General Velasquez, 1775, Arica, Chile
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Foroutan R, Peighambardoust SJ, Boffito DC, Ramavandi B. Sono-Photocatalytic Activity of Cloisite 30B/ZnO/Ag 2O Nanocomposite for the Simultaneous Degradation of Crystal Violet and Methylene Blue Dyes in Aqueous Media. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12183103. [PMID: 36144892 PMCID: PMC9501628 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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A new nanocomposite based on Cloisite 30B clay modified with ZnO and Ag2O nanoparticles (Cloisite 30B/ZnO/Ag2O) was synthesized as an effective catalyst in the sono-photocatalytic process of crystal violet (CV) and methylene blue (MB) dyes simultaneously. The characteristics and catalytic activity of Cloisite 30B/ZnO/Ag2O nanocomposite were investigated under different conditions. The specific active surface for Cloisite 30B/ZnO/Ag2O nanocomposite was 18.29 m2/g. Additionally, the catalytic activity showed that Cloisite 30B/ZnO/Ag2O nanocomposite (CV: 99.21%, MB: 98.43%) compared to Cloisite 30B/Ag2O (CV: 85.38%, MB: 83.62%) and Ag2O (CV: 68.21%, MB: 66.41%) has more catalytic activity. The catalytic activity of Cloisite 30B/ZnO/Ag2O using the sono-photocatalytic process had the maximum efficiency (CV: 99.21%, MB: 98.43%) at pH 8, time of 50 min, amount of 40 mM H2O2, catalyst dose of 0.5 g/L, and the concentration of 'CV + MB' of 5 mg/L. The catalyst can be reused in the sono-photocatalytic process for up to six steps. According to the results, •OH and h+ were effective in the degradation of the desired dyes using the desired method. Data followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The method used in this research is an efficient and promising method to remove dyes from wastewater.
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- Rauf Foroutan
- Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran
- Correspondence: (S.J.P.); (D.C.B.); (B.R.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Monteral, Monteral, QC H3C 3A7, Canada
- Correspondence: (S.J.P.); (D.C.B.); (B.R.)
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- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr 7514633341, Iran
- Correspondence: (S.J.P.); (D.C.B.); (B.R.)
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Sharma G, Kumar A, Sharma S, Naushad M, Vo DVN, Ubaidullah M, Shaheen SM, Stadler FJ. Visible-light driven dual heterojunction formed between g-C 3N 4/BiOCl@MXene-Ti 3C 2 for the effective degradation of tetracycline. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 308:119597. [PMID: 35709915 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In the present study, we have successfully formulated a dual heterojunction of g-C3N4/BiOCl@MXene-Ti3C2 (GCBM) which was found to be highly active in the visible region. GCBM was found to be highly efficient for the degradation of an antibiotic, tetracycline (TC) as compared to the individual constituting units; g-C3N4 and BiOCl. Maximum of 97% TC degradation rate was obtained within 90 min of visible light irradiation for initial concentration of 10 mg/L of TC. Optical analysis exhibited that the synthesized heterojunction showed high absorption in the complete spectrum. The reactive species specified by the scavenger study showed the major involvement of •O2- and •OH radicals. The charge transfer mechanism showed that 2 schemes were majorly involvement in which Z-scheme was formed between g-C3N4 and BiOCl and Schottky junction was formed between g-C3N4 and Mxene-Ti3C2. The formation of Schottky junction helped in inhibiting the back transfer of photogenerated charges and thus, helped in reducing the recombination rate. The synthesized photocatalyst was found to be highly reusable and was studied for consecutive 5 cycles that generalized the high proficiency even after repetitive cycles.
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- Gaurav Sharma
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Nanshan District Key Lab. for Biopolymers and Safety Evaluation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, PR China; International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India; Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IPNA-CSIC) Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez 3, 38206, La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Nanshan District Key Lab. for Biopolymers and Safety Evaluation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, PR China; International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India; School of Science and Technology, Glocal University, Saharanpur, India
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Green Energy and Environmental Nanomaterials (CE@GrEEN), Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India; University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water, and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil, And Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, Nanshan District Key Lab. for Biopolymers and Safety Evaluation, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, PR China
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Bahadoran A, Ramakrishna S, Masudy-Panah S, De Lile JR, Gu J, Liu Q, Mishra YK. Rational Construction of a 0D/1D S-Scheme CeO 2/CdWO 4 Heterojunction for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction and H 2 Production. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Ashkan Bahadoran
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117574 Singapore
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- Low Energy Electronic Systems (LEES), Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) Centre, 38602 Singapore
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- Département de physique and Regroupement québécois sur les matériaux de pointe, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C3J7, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- SDU NanoSYD, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, 6400, Sønderborg, Denmark
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Iqbal HMN, Bilal M, Rodriguez-Couto S. Smart nanohybrid constructs: Concept and designing for environmental remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 301:134616. [PMID: 35447210 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Hafiz M N Iqbal
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China.
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