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Singh AK, Bhardwaj K. Mechanistic understanding of green synthesized cerium nanoparticles for the photocatalytic degradation of dyes and antibiotics from aqueous media and antimicrobial efficacy: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 246:118001. [PMID: 38145730 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.118001] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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In recent years, extensive research endeavors are being undertaken for synthesis of an efficient, economic and eco-friendly cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) using plant extract mediated greener approach. A number of medicinal plants and their specific parts (flowers, bark, seeds, fruits, seeds and leaves) have been found to be capable of synthesizing CeO2 NPs. The specific key phytochemical constituents of plants such as alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolic acids, flavones and tannins can play significant role as a reducing, stabilizing and capping agents in the synthesis of CeO2 NPs from their respective precursor solution of metal ions. The CeO2 NPs are frequently using in diverse fields of science and technology including photocatalytic degradation of dyes, antibiotics as well as antimicrobial applications. In this review, the mechanism behind the green synthesis CeO2 NPs using plant entities are summarized along with discussion of analytical results from characterization techniques. An overview of CeO2 NPs for water remediation application via photocatalytic degradation of dyes and antibiotics are discussed. In addition, the mechanisms of antimicrobial efficacy of CeO2 NPs and current challenges for their sustainable application at large scale in real environmental conditions are discussed.
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- Arun K Singh
- Department of Chemistry, M. M. Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, M. M. Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, 133207, India
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Rustembekkyzy K, Zholdasbekov A, Abduvalov A, Kaikanov M, Atabaev TS. Porosity-dependent photoelectrochemical activity of double-layered TiO 2 thin films deposited by spin-coating method. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34482-34488. [PMID: 38024986 PMCID: PMC10667967 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06914a] [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: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells made of low-cost, chemically stable, and abundant materials are crucial for green hydrogen production. In this regard, the fabrication of porous films with high light trapping ability and a large contact area is crucial for the production of efficient PEC cells. In this report, anatase TiO2 thin films with a porous double-layered structure were successfully prepared using a conventional spin-coating deposition method. Various amounts of polystyrene spheres were used as a pore-templating agent to control the porosity of the films. A range of characterization techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and photoluminescence were employed to assess the morphology, structural and optical properties of prepared TiO2 films. PEC measurements revealed that prepared double-layered TiO2 thin films exhibit porosity-dependent photocatalytic activity. For example, TiO2 films with an optimized porous structure demonstrated an increase in photocurrent density by a factor of ∼2.23 (to 141.7 μA cm-2) and photoconversion efficiency improvement by a factor of ∼2.14 as compared to non-porous double-layered TiO2 reference films. Absorbance and photoluminescence analysis confirmed that improved PEC activity can be attributed to increased light absorption by the porous structure and reduced charge carrier recombination.
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- Kuralay Rustembekkyzy
- Department of Chemistry, Nazarbayev University Astana 010000 Kazakhstan +7 7172-70-60-26
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- Department of Chemistry, Nazarbayev University Astana 010000 Kazakhstan +7 7172-70-60-26
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- Department of Physics, Nazarbayev University Astana 010000 Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physics, Nazarbayev University Astana 010000 Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, Nazarbayev University Astana 010000 Kazakhstan +7 7172-70-60-26
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Thuan DV, Chu TTH, Thanh HDT, Le MV, Ngo HL, Le CL, Thi HP. Adsorption and photodegradation of micropollutant in wastewater by photocatalyst TiO 2/rice husk biochar. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116789. [PMID: 37517481 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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With the acceleration of global industrialization, organic pollutants have become a threat to ecological safety and human health. This work prepared TiO2/rice husk biochar (TiO2/BC) for removal of bisphenol A (BA) micropollutant in wastewater. Experiment results revealed a low BA removal efficiency by TiO2/BC was observed at 34.5% under the dark environment. However, the removal rate of BA by UV light-assisted TiO2/BC significantly increased to 97.6% in 1 h. The results also demonstrated that the removal performance of BA using TiO2/BC was 2.1times higher than that of commercial TiO2 (46.4%). Besides, the removal efficiency of BA by reused TiO2/BC after eight cycles slightly decreased by 12.8%, demonstrating the excellent properties of the prepared composite. TiO2/BC also exhibited high removal efficiency of BA (over 89%) from the synthetic wastewater sample, indicating the potential utilization of composite for removing BA in wastewater. This work provides a new way to turn biomass waste into useful material and effective method to remove micropollutant BA.
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- Doan Van Thuan
- VKTech Research Center, NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 13, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Building Materials, Ha Noi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), Giai Phong, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Building Materials, Ha Noi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), Giai Phong, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, 10000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- VKTech Research Center, NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 13, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Department of Transportation Engineering, Nha Trang University, 650000, Viet Nam
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- Laboratory of Environmental Sciences and Climate Change, Institute for Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Faculty of Environment, School of Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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Yang W, Deng Z, Liu L, Zhou K, E SP, Meng L, Ma L, Wei Q. Co-generation of hydroxyl and sulfate radicals via homogeneous and heterogeneous bi-catalysis with the EO-PS-EF tri-coupling system for efficient removal of refractory organic pollutants. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 243:120312. [PMID: 37453402 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Advanced oxidation processes are commonly considered one of the most effective techniques to degrade refractory organic pollutants, but the limitation of a single process usually makes it insufficient to achieve the desired treatment. This work introduces, for the first time, a highly-efficient coupled advanced oxidation process, namely Electro-Oxidation-Persulfate-Electro-Fenton (EO-PS-EF). Leveraging the EO-PS-EF tri-coupling system, diverse contaminants can be highly efficiently removed with the help of reactive hydroxyl and sulfate radicals generated via homogeneous and heterogeneous bi-catalysis, as certified by radical quenching and electron spin resonance. Concerning degradation of tetracycline (TC), the EO-PS-EF system witnessed a fast pseudo-first-order reaction kinetic constant of 2.54 × 10-3 s-1, ten times that of a single EO system and three-to-four times that of a binary system (EO-PS or EO-EF). In addition, critical parameters (e.g., electrolyte, pH and temperature) are systematically investigated. Surprisingly, after 100 repetitive trials TC removal can still reach 100% within 30 min and no apparent morphological changes to electrode materials were observed, demonstrating its long-term stability. Finally, its universality was demonstrated with effective degradation of diverse refractory contaminants (i.e., antibiotics, dyes and pesticides).
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- Wanlin Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3DW, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, David Brewster Rd, Edinburgh EH9 3FJ, United Kingdom
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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Alshandoudi LM, Al Subhi AY, Al-Isaee SA, Shaltout WA, Hassan AF. Static adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin using titanium dioxide/hydroxyapatite nanoparticles based on sea scallop shells. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:88704-88723. [PMID: 37440130 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28530-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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The objective of this study is to investigate the efficiency of two processes for the amoxicillin removal through static (batch) adsorption and photocatalytic degradation onto the prepared samples. Three solid materials as photocatalyst and/or adsorbent were synthesized viz. nanotitanium dioxide (NT) prepared by the sol-gel method, scallop shells-based nanohydroxyapatite (NP), and nanotitanium dioxide/nanohydroxyapatite composite (NTP). The physicochemical and morphological properties of the prepared samples were tested by TGA, XRD, DRS, ATR-FTIR, nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherm, zeta potential, SEM, and TEM. The major operational conditions were optimized for catalyst or adsorbent mass, pH, shaking time, initial amoxicillin (AMX) concentration, power of UV lamp, and temperature. The results illuminated that NTP achieved the highest adsorption capacity (88.46 mg/g) at 20 ℃ and AMX adsorption onto all the solid materials was well applied by Langmuir, Temkin, pseudo-second order, and Elovich models. The maximum desorption percent (98%) was attained by acetone. The degradation percent of AMX reached 85.3 and 99.5% for NT and NTP, respectively, using 0.9 g/L of catalyst dosage through 90 min. AMX photodegradation onto the catalysts' surface was well fitted by Langmuir-Hinshelwood, Arrhenius, and Eyring-Polanyi models with endothermic, physical, and nonspontaneous nature of photocatalysis process. NTP acts as a promising adsorbent and photocatalyst for the antibiotics' removal in wastewater.
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- Laila M Alshandoudi
- Science Department, Rustaq College of Education, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Al Rustaq, Oman
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- Science Department, Rustaq College of Education, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Al Rustaq, Oman
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- Department of Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Suhar, Oman
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- Survey of Natural Resources Department, Environmental Studies and Research Institute, University of Sadat City, Sadat City, Egypt.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt
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Martins Bernardes Ramos R, Paludo LC, Monteiro PI, Maurat da Rocha LV, Veiga de Moraes C, Santos OO, Alves ER, Porto Dantas TL. Amoxicillin degradation by iron photonanocatalyst synthetized by green route using pumpkin (Tetsukabuto) peel extract. Talanta 2023; 260:124658. [PMID: 37187029 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Amoxicillin is a pharmaceutical compound that is not degraded in wastewater treatment plants, causing harm to the environment. In this work, an iron nanoparticle (IPP) was synthesized using pumpkin (Tetsukabuto) peel extract for the degradation of amoxicillin under UV light. The IPP was characterized using scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and Raman spectroscopy techniques. The photocatalytic efficiency of IPP was analyzed by investigating the effect of IPP dosage (1-3 g L-1), initial amoxicillin concentration (10-40 mg L-1), pH (3-9), reaction time (10-60 min), and the effect of inorganic ions (1 g L-1). The optimum conditions for the maximum photodegradation removal (≈60%) were IPP = 2.5 g L-1, initial amoxicillin concentration = 10 mg L-1, pH = 5.6, and irradiation time = 60 min. The results of this study showed that inorganic ions (Mg2+, Zn2+, and Ca2+) negatively affect the photodegradation of amoxicillin by IPP; the quenching test showed that hydroxyl radical (OH•) is the primary reactive species of the reaction; NMR analysis revealed changes in amoxicillin molecules after photoreaction; the subproducts of photodegradation were identified by LC-MS; the proposed kinetic model demonstrated good applicability, predicting the behavior of OH• and determining the kinetic constant, and the cost analysis based on required energy (238.5 kWh m-3 order-1) indicated that the amoxicillin degradation method by IPP is economically viable. This study developed a new efficient iron nanocatalyst for the removal of antibiotics from aqueous environments and provided optimal conditions and relevant information in the area of advanced oxidative processes.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Parana, 81531-980, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano - IMA, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 21941598, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, 87020-900, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Food Engineering Department, Federal University of the Triangulo Mineiro, 38064-200, MG, Brazil
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Vanlalhmingmawia C, Tiwari D. Novel cubical Ag(NP) decorated titanium dioxide supported bentonite thin film in the efficient removal of bisphenol A using visible light. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:32942-32956. [PMID: 36472744 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24467-7] [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: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The persistent endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A is posing serious health concerns; hence, it is known to be an emerging and potential water contaminant. The present investigation aims to synthesize novel cubical Ag(NP) decorated titanium dioxide-supported bentonite (Ag/TiO2@Clay) nanocomposite using a novel synthetic process. The nanocomposite materials were characterized by several analytical methods viz., transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). Further, the photocatalytic removal of bisphenol A was conducted utilizing the thin film catalyst under the LED (light emitting diode; visible light) and UV-A (ultra violet-A) light sources. The parametric studies solution pH (6.0-12.0), pollutant concentrations (1.0-20.0 mg/L), and the interaction of several scavengers and co-existing ions are studied extensively to demonstrate the insights of the removal mechanism. The mineralization of bisphenol A and repeated use of the thin film catalyst showed the potential usage of photocatalysts in the devised large-scale operations. Similarly, the natural matrix treatment was performed to evaluate the suitability of the process for real implications.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl-796004, India.
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Kaushik M, Sarkar N, Singh A, Kumar P. Nanomaterials to address the genesis of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 12:946184. [PMID: 36683704 PMCID: PMC9845789 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.946184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Escherichia is a genus of prokaryotic gram-negative bacteria which forms a vital component of the gut microbiota of homeotherms including humans. Many members of this genus are commensals and pathogenic strains, which are responsible for some of the most common bacterial infections and can be fatal, particularly in the case of newborns and children. The fecal matter in wastewater treatment plants serves as major environmental sinks for the accumulation of Escherichia. The rise in antibiotic pollution and the lateral gene exchange of antibiotic-resistant genes have created antibiotic-resistant Escherichia strains that are often called superbugs. Antibiotic resistance has reached a crisis level that nowadays existing antibiotics are no longer effective. One way of tackling this emerging concern is by using nanomaterials. Punitively, nanomaterials can be used by conjugating with antibodies, biomolecules, and peptides to reduce antibiotic usage, whereas, preventatively, they can be used as either nano-antimicrobial additives or nano-photocatalytic sheets to reduce the microbial population and target the superbugs of environmental Escherichia. In this review, we have explored the threat posed by pathogenic Escherichia strains in the environment, especially in the context of antibiotic-resistant strains. Along with this, we have discussed some nanomaterial-mediated strategies in which the problem can be addressed by using nanomaterials as nanophotocatalytics, antimicrobial additives, drugs, and drug conjugates. This review also presents a brief overview of the ecological threats posed by the overuse of nanomaterials which warrants a balanced and judicious approach to the problem.
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- Mahima Kaushik
- Nano-Bioconjugate Chemistry Lab, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, India,*Correspondence: Mahima Kaushik, ;
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- Nano-Bioconjugate Chemistry Lab, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, India,Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Nano-Bioconjugate Chemistry Lab, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, India,Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Nano-Bioconjugate Chemistry Lab, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, India,Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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Zhang B, Liu Y, Zhu H, Gu D, Zhou K, Hao J. Enhanced visible light photocatalytic performance of a novel FeIn 2S 4 microsphere/BiOBr nanoplate heterojunction with a Z-scheme configuration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:13438-13448. [PMID: 36129652 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22929-6] [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] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rational design of heterojunction photocatalysts is an effective way to improve semiconductor photocatalytic activity. The simple solvothermal method was used to successfully prepare visible light-driven FeIn2S4 microsphere/BiOBr nanoplate binary heterojunction photocatalysts with varying FeIn2S4 contents. The crystal structure, morphology, surface composition, specific surface area, charge separation, and optical properties of the as-prepared photocatalysts were investigated using a variety of analytical methods. In the photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B, the FeIn2S4/BiOBr photocatalysts obtained a degradation efficiency of 96% within 60 min, which was approximately 5.33 and 2.59 times higher than pure FeIn2S4 and BiOBr, respectively. Radical trapping experiments and ESR measurements revealed the main active species (·OH, ·O2-, and h+) produced during photocatalytic degradation. The increased photocatalytic activity was due to the formation of Z-scheme heterojunctions between FeIn2S4 and BiOBr, which contributed to the improved effective charge separation of photogenerated charge carriers, augmented specific surface area, and enhanced redox capacity. It is expected that our current study will provide a hopeful way for future environmental remediation research.
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- Biao Zhang
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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Arenas-Lago D, Race M, Zhang Z, Núñez-Delgado A. Removal of emerging pollutants from the environment: From bioadsorbents to nanoparticle-based systems. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 216:114692. [PMID: 36374794 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the Call for Papers corresponding to this Virtual Special Issue (VSI), the Editors indicated that, as is well known, emerging pollutants include a variety of substances that pose remarkable risks for the environment and public health. In fact, emerging pollutants are considered a matter of concern deserving increasing efforts to elucidate their occurrence, fate, repercussions, and alternatives to their removal from the various environmental compartments where they can be found after spreading as contaminants. Also, the Editors commented that, among the various alternatives that can be considered for achieving their successful removal, some of them are based on the use of sorbent materials, and, specifically, bioadsorbents, which are attractive due to the efficacy and low cost associated with some of them. Another alternative is related to the utilization of nanoparticle-based systems, which may be considered a promising field of research in this way. In both cases, obtaining new research results, as well as designing and programming new ways of going steps ahead in the investigation of both kinds of materials, would be key objectives. According to the previous considerations, the Editors of the VSI invited researchers having new data concerning these aspects to submit manuscripts with experimental results, discussion, reflections and prospective related to their work. With the Special Issue closed, the number of submissions received was 83, with 40 high-quality works being accepted for publication, increasing the overall knowledge on this topic by providing results that we are sure will be of value for the scientific community and the society.
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- Daniel Arenas-Lago
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Univ. of Vigo, Fac. Sciences, Campus Univ., 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Cassino and Southern Lazio 03043 Cassino, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, West Virginia Univ., Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Dept. Soil Sci. and Agric. Chem., Univ. of Santiago de Compostela, Engineering Polytech. School, Campus Univ. S/n, 27002 Lugo, Spain.
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Okeke ES, Chukwudozie KI, Nyaruaba R, Ita RE, Oladipo A, Ejeromedoghene O, Atakpa EO, Agu CV, Okoye CO. Antibiotic resistance in aquaculture and aquatic organisms: a review of current nanotechnology applications for sustainable management. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:69241-69274. [PMID: 35969340 PMCID: PMC9376131 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22319-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Aquaculture has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing food industries in recent years, helping food security and boosting global economic status. The indiscriminate disposal of untreated or improperly managed waste and effluents from different sources including production plants, food processing sectors, and healthcare sectors release various contaminants such as bioactive compounds and unmetabolized antibiotics, and antibiotic-resistant organisms into the environment. These emerging contaminants (ECs), especially antibiotics, have the potential to pollute the environment, particularly the aquatic ecosystem due to their widespread use in aquaculture, leading to various toxicological effects on aquatic organisms as well as long-term persistence in the environment. However, various forms of nanotechnology-based technologies are now being explored to assist other remediation technologies to boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. In this review, we critically highlighted several ecofriendly nanotechnological methods including nanodrug and vaccine delivery, nanoformulations, and nanosensor for their antimicrobial effects in aquaculture and aquatic organisms, potential public health risks associated with nanoparticles, and their mitigation measures for sustainable management.
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- Emmanuel Sunday Okeke
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Natural Science Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001, Nigeria
- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- Center for Biosafety Megascience, Wuhan Institute of Virology, CAS, Wuhan, China
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- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211189, People's Republic of China
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- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- Institute of Marine Biology & Pharmacology, Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, 316021, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Animal & Environmental Biology, University of Uyo, Uyo, 1017, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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- Organisation of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Department of Zoology & Environmental Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001, Nigeria.
- School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Rostami M, Badiei A, Ganjali MR, Rahimi-Nasrabadi M, Naddafi M, Karimi-Maleh H. Nano-architectural design of TiO 2 for high performance photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113347. [PMID: 35513059 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
In the past several decades, significant efforts have been paid toward photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in environmental research. During the past years, titanium dioxide nano-architectures (TiO2 NAs) have been widely used in water purification applications with photocatalytic degradation processes under Uv/Vis light illumination. Photocatalysis process with nano-architectural design of TiO2 is viewed as an efficient procedure for directly channeling solar energy into water treatment reactions. The considerable band-gap values and the subsequent short life time of photo-generated charge carriers are showed among the limitations of this approach. One of these effective efforts is the using of oxidation processes with advance semiconductor photocatalyst NAs for degradation the organic pollutants under UV/Vis irradiation. Among them, nano-architectural design of TiO2 photocatalyst (such as Janus, yolk-shell (Y@S), hollow microspheres (HMSs) and nano-belt) is an effective way to improve oxidation processes for increasing photocatalytic activity in water treatment applications. In the light of the above issues, this study tends to provide a critical overview of the used strategies for preparing TiO2 photocatalysts with desirable physicochemical properties like enhanced absorption of light, low density, high surface area, photo-stability, and charge-carrier behavior. Among the various nanoarchitectural design of TiO2, the Y@S and HMSs have created a great appeal given their considerable large surface area, low density, homogeneous catalytic environment, favorable light harvesting properties, and enhanced molecular diffusion kinetics of the particles. In this review was summarized the developments that have been made for nano-architectural design of TiO2 photocatalyst. Additional focus is placed on the realization of interfacial charge and the possibility of achieving charge carriers separation for these NAs as electron migration is the extremely important factor for increasing the photocatalytic activity.
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- Mojtaba Rostami
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; Biosensor Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Institute of Electronic and Sensor Materials, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Freiberg, 09599, Germany
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China; Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, 9477177870, Iran; Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus 2028, Johannesburg, 17011, South Africa.
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Bai X, Chen W, Wang B, Sun T, Wu B, Wang Y. Photocatalytic Degradation of Some Typical Antibiotics: Recent Advances and Future Outlooks. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158130. [PMID: 35897716 PMCID: PMC9331861 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
The existence of antibiotics in the environment can trigger a number of issues by fostering the widespread development of antimicrobial resistance. Currently, the most popular techniques for removing antibiotic pollutants from water include physical adsorption, flocculation, and chemical oxidation, however, these processes usually leave a significant quantity of chemical reagents and polymer electrolytes in the water, which can lead to difficulty post-treating unmanageable deposits. Furthermore, though cost-effectiveness, efficiency, reaction conditions, and nontoxicity during the degradation of antibiotics are hurdles to overcome, a variety of photocatalysts can be used to degrade pollutant residuals, allowing for a number of potential solutions to these issues. Thus, the urgent need for effective and rapid processes for photocatalytic degradation leads to an increased interest in finding more sustainable catalysts for antibiotic degradation. In this review, we provide an overview of the removal of pharmaceutical antibiotics through photocatalysis, and detail recent progress using different nanostructure-based photocatalysts. We also review the possible sources of antibiotic pollutants released through the ecological chain and the consequences and damages caused by antibiotics in wastewater on the environment and human health. The fundamental dynamic processes of nanomaterials and the degradation mechanisms of antibiotics are then discussed, and recent studies regarding different photocatalytic materials for the degradation of some typical and commonly used antibiotics are comprehensively summarized. Finally, major challenges and future opportunities for the photocatalytic degradation of commonly used antibiotics are highlighted.
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- Xue Bai
- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Science, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK;
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Science, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK;
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China;
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Straße 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany; (T.S.); (B.W.)
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Straße 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany; (T.S.); (B.W.)
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Science, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK;
- Correspondence:
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