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Singh PP, Pandey G, Murti Y, Gairola J, Mahajan S, Kandhari H, Tivari S, Srivastava V. Light-driven photocatalysis as an effective tool for degradation of antibiotics. RSC Adv 2024; 14:20492-20515. [PMID: 38946773 PMCID: PMC11208907 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03431g] [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: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Antibiotic contamination has become a severe issue and a dangerous concern to the environment because of large release of antibiotic effluent into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. To try and solve these issues, a plethora of research on antibiotic withdrawal has been carried out. Recently photocatalysis has received tremendous attention due to its ability to remove antibiotics from aqueous solutions in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner with few drawbacks compared to traditional photocatalysts. Considerable attention has been focused on developing advanced visible light-driven photocatalysts in order to address these problems. This review provides an overview of recent developments in the field of photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics, including the doping of metals and non-metals into ultraviolet light-driven photocatalysts, the formation of new semiconductor photocatalysts, the advancement of heterojunction photocatalysts, and the building of surface plasmon resonance-enhanced photocatalytic systems.
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- Praveen P Singh
- Department of Chemistry, United College of Engineering & Research Prayagraj U.P.-211010 India
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, United University Prayagraj-211012 India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University Mathura-281406 India
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- School of Pharmacy, Graphic Era Hill University Clement Town Dehradun 248002 Uttarakhand India
- Department of Allied Sciences, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) Clement Town Dehradun 248002 Uttarakhand India
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- Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University Rajpura-140417 Punjab India
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- Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University Himachal Pradesh-174103 India
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- Department of Chemistry, CMP Degree College, University of Allahabad Prayagraj U.P.-211002 India
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- Department of Chemistry, CMP Degree College, University of Allahabad Prayagraj U.P.-211002 India
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Elmehdi HM, Ramachandran K, Chidambaram S, Mani GT, Pandiaraj S, Alqarni SA, Daoudi K, Gaidi M. Diode characteristics, piezo-photocatalytic antibiotic degradation and hydrogen production of Ce 3+ doped ZnO nanostructures. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:141015. [PMID: 38154676 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141015] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Piezo-photocatalysis of ZnO nanostructures had recently well attracted due to their exceptional potential in degrading the antibiotics and scalable hydrogen production. Here, we have synthesized the Ce3+ doped ZnO nanospheres in a facile wet chemical strategy. Dopant ions induced morphological evolution and optical bandgap tuning had observed in our experiment. Optical absorbance spectrum had confirmed the bandgap shortening occurs with Ce3+ doped ZnO specimens. The bandgap gap value had reduced to 2.82 eV from 3.05eV confirming the visible light responsivity of ZnO nano specimens. Obtained Zn(1-x)CexO nanospheres were utilized to fabricate the p-Si/n- Zn(1-x)CexO heterojunction diodes as well studied the improved electrical conductivity for the Ce3+ specimen-based diodes. Besides, ideality factor and barrier height values of the heterojunction diodes ZnO/p-Si, Zn0.99Ce0.01O/p-Si, Zn0.97Ce0.03O/p-Si, and Zn0.95Ce0.05O/p-Si are 15.97 & 0.43 eV, 15.47 & 0.44 eV, 8.02 & 0.46 eV and 5.21 & 0.47 eV, respectively. Direct sunlight assisted piezo-photocatalytic tetracycline (TC) degradation efficiency of ZnO, Zn0.99Ce0.01O, Zn0.97Ce0.03O, and Zn0.95Ce0.05O nanostructures respectively are 64%, 69%, 74% and 82%. We have produced the hydrogen quantity of 1234 μ mol h-1, 1490 μ mol h-1, 1750 μ mol h-1 and 1980 μ mol h-1 with 0%, 1%, 3% and 5% Ce3+ doped ZnO specimens under the direct sunlight assisted piezo-photocatalytic H2 production from H2S splitting.
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- Hussein M Elmehdi
- Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.
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- Centre for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203, India.
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- Department of Self-Development Skills, CFY Deanship, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Centre for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Centre for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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Rajan ST, Senthilnathan J, Arockiarajan A. Sputter -coated N-enriched mixed metal oxides (Ta 2O 5-Nb 2O 5-N) composite: A resilient solar driven photocatalyst for water purification. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 452:131283. [PMID: 37023577 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This study demonstrated the formation of N-enriched mixed metal oxides (Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N and Ta2O5-Nb2O5) thin film composites used as photocatalysts to degrade P-Rosaniline Hydrochloride (PRH-Dye) dye under solar radiation. By controlling the N gas flow rate during the sputtering process, the N concentration in the Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N composite is significantly included, and demonstrated by XPS and HRTEM analysis. With the help of XPS and HRTEM investigations, it was determined that the addition of N to Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N significantly enhances the active sites. The Ta-O-N bond (N 1 s and Ta 4p3/2 spectra) was verified by the XPS spectra. Ta2O5-Nb2O5 was found to have a lattice interplanar distance (d-spacing) of 2.52, whereas Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N showed the 2.5 (620 planes). A sputter-coated Ta2O5-Nb2O5and Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N photocatalysts were prepared, and their photocatalytic activity was evaluated using PRH-Dye as a model pollutant under solar radiation by adding H2O2 (0.01 mol). The photocatalytic activity of the Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N composite was compared with TiO2 (P-25) and Ta2O5-Nb2O5. Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N showed very high photocatalytic activity compared to Degussa P-25 TiO2 and Ta2O5-Nb2O5 under solar radiation and confirmed the presence of N in Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N significantly increased the generation of ˙OH radicals (in pH 3, 7 and 9). With the use of LC/MS, the stable intermediates or metabolite created during the photooxidation of PRH-Dye were assessed. The results of this study will provide useful insights on how Ta2O5-Nb2O5-N influences the efficiency of water pollution remediation.
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- S Thanka Rajan
- Department of Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Department of Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India; Ceramic Technology Group -Center of Excellence in Materials and Manufacturing Futuristic Mobility, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai 600036, India.
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Jayaprakash K, Sivasamy A. Polymeric graphitic carbon nitride layers decorated with erbium oxide and enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:52561-52575. [PMID: 36829094 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26008-2] [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: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Developing and implementing visible light active organic-inorganic hybrid semiconductor nanomaterials with enhanced photocatalytic properties find newer environmental and energy treatment capabilities. Here, we are reporting polymeric g-C3N4 layers coated with different propositions of erbium oxide nanoparticles, characterized using XPS, UV-Vis-DRS, FT-IR, HR-TEM, FE-SEM, elemental mapping, XRD and surface area techniques and its photocatalytic activities were evaluated under visible light irradiations. The hybrid nanocomposite materials possess better crystalline nature and erbium oxide particles were on the surface of polymeric g-C3N4. The surface area and bandgap energy of the polymeric g-C3N4-erbium oxide (5 wt%) nanohybrid composite were 99.9 m2/g and 2.52 eV. The photocatalytic activities as prepared nanohybrid composites were assessed for the oxidation of orange G dye molecules in the presence of visible light and were highly active in a broader range of pH with the presence of various inorganic anions. The rate of photocatalytic oxidation of dye molecules varied from 4.79 × 10-4 to 1.77 × 10-4 min-1 for the initial concentration of 5 to 20 ppm and retained its activities above 95% up to three cycles of reusability. Hence, the organic-inorganic novel catalytic nanohybrid composite may find more comprehensive applications in the area of environmental and energy applications.
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- Kuppan Jayaprakash
- Catalysis Science Laboratory, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai, 600 020, Tamilnadu, India
- University of Madras, Chepauk Campus, Chennai, 600005, India
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- Catalysis Science Laboratory, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai, 600 020, Tamilnadu, India.
- University of Madras, Chepauk Campus, Chennai, 600005, India.
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Sukidpaneenid S, Chawengkijwanich C, Pokhum C, Isobe T, Opaprakasit P, Sreearunothai P. Multi-function adsorbent-photocatalyst MXene-TiO 2 composites for removal of enrofloxacin antibiotic from water. J Environ Sci (China) 2023; 124:414-428. [PMID: 36182149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2021.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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MXenes, a new family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides or nitrides, have attracted tremendous attention for various applications due to their unique properties such as good electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, and ion intercalability. In this work, Ti3C2 MXene, or MX, is converted to MX-TiO2 composites using a simple and rapid microwave hydrothermal treatment in HCl/NaCl mixture solution that induces formation of fine TiO2 particles on the MX parent structure and imparts photocatalytic activity to the resulting MX-TiO2 composites. The composites were used for enrofloxacin (ENR), a frequently found contaminating antibiotic, removal from water. The relative amount of the MX and TiO2 can be controlled by controlling the hydrothermal temperature resulting in composites with tunable adsorption/photocatalytic properties. NaCl addition was found to play important role as composites synthesized without NaCl could not adsorb enrofloxacin well. Adding NaCl into the hydrothermal treatment causes sodium ions to be simultaneously intercalated into the composite structure, improving ENR adsorption greatly from 1 to 6 mg ENR/g composite. It also slows down the MX to TiO2 conversion leading to a smaller and more uniform distribution of TiO2 particles on the structure. MX-TiO2/NaCl composites, which have sodium intercalated in their structures, showed both higher ENR adsorption and photocatalytic activity than composites without NaCl despite the latter having higher TiO2 content. Adsorbed ENR on the composites can be efficiently degraded by free radicals generated from the photoexcited TiO2 particles, leading to high photocatalytic degradation efficiency. This demonstrates the synergetic effect between adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of the synthesized compounds.
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- Siwanat Sukidpaneenid
- TAIST-Tokyo Tech Program, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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- School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand
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- School of Bio-Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12121, Thailand.
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Moghaddam AA, Mohammadi L, Bazrafshan E, Batool M, Behnampour M, Baniasadi M, Mohammadi L, Zafar MN. Antibiotics sequestration using metal nanoparticles: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Inorganica Chim Acta 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2023.121448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Li Z, Wang J, Chang J, Fu B, Wang H. Insight into advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of fluoroquinolone antibiotics: Removal, mechanism, and influencing factors. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159172. [PMID: 36208734 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The enrichment and transport of antibiotics in the environments pose many potential hazards to aquatic animals and humans, which has become one of the public health challenges worldwide. As a widely used class of antibiotics, fluoroquinolones (FQs) generally accumulated in the environments as traditional sewage treatment plants cannot completely remove them. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been shown to be a promising method for the abatement of antibiotic contamination. In this review, influencing factors and relevant mechanisms of FQs removal by various AOPs were summarized. Compared with other AOPs, photocatalytic ozone may be considered as a cost-effective method for degrading FQs. Finally, the benefits and application restrictions of AOPs were discussed, along with proposed research directions to provide new insights into the control of FQs pollutant via AOPs in practical applications.
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- Zonglin Li
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Rd 1239, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Rd 1239, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Rd 1239, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Rd 1239, Shanghai 200092, China; Macao Environmental Research Institute, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao 999078, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Rd 1239, Shanghai 200092, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, UNEP-TONGJI Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Malekkiani M, Ravari F, Heshmati Jannat Magham A, Dadmehr M, Groiss H, Hosseini HA, Sharif R. Fabrication of Graphene-Based TiO 2@CeO 2 and CeO 2@TiO 2 Core-Shell Heterostructures for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity and Cytotoxicity. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:30601-30621. [PMID: 36061736 PMCID: PMC9435054 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Development of light-harvesting properties and inhibition of photogenerated charge carrier recombination are of paramount significance in the photocatalytic process. In the present work, we described the synthesis of core-shell heterostructures, which are composed of titanium oxide (TiO2) and cerium oxide (CeO2) deposited on a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) surface as a conductive substrate. Following the synthesis of ternary rGO-CeO2@TiO2 and rGO-TiO2@CeO2 nanostructures, their photocatalytic activity was investigated toward the degradation of rhodamine B dye as an organic pollutant under UV light irradiation. The obtained structures were characterized with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy surface analysis, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Various parameters including pH, catalyst dosage, temperature, and contact time were studied for photocatalysis optimization. Heterostructures showed considerable advantages because of their high surface area and superior photocatalytic performance. In contrast, rGO-CeO2@TiO2 showed the highest photocatalytic activity, which is attributed to the more effective electron-hole separation and quick suppression of charge recombination at core-shell phases. A biological assay of the prepared heterostructure was performed to determine the cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and demonstrated a very low survival rate at 7.65% of cells at the 17.5 mg mL-1 concentration of applied photocatalyst.
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- Mitra Malekkiani
- Department
of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, Tehran 193954697, Iran
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- Department
of Chemistry, Payame Noor University, Tehran 193954697, Iran
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- Department
of Biology, Payame Noor University, Tehran 193954697, Iran
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- Christian
Doppler Laboratory for Nanoscale Phase Transformations, Center for
Surface and Nanoanalytics, Johannes Kepler
University Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, Linz 4040, Austria
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- Christian
Doppler Laboratory for Nanoscale Phase Transformations, Center for
Surface and Nanoanalytics, Johannes Kepler
University Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, Linz 4040, Austria
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Zeshan M, Bhatti IA, Mohsin M, Iqbal M, Amjed N, Nisar J, AlMasoud N, Alomar TS. Remediation of pesticides using TiO 2 based photocatalytic strategies: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134525. [PMID: 35427656 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nowadays, pesticides are regarded as the most dangerous of the various organic pollutants, posing substantial environmental and human threats worldwide. Pesticide contamination has become one of the most crucial environmental issues due to its bio-persistence and bioaccumulation. Different conventional methods are being utilized for pesticide removal, yet pesticides are thought to be significantly present in the environment. The development and application of sophisticated wastewater treatment methods are being pursued to remove contaminants effectively, particularly pesticides. In the past several decades, nanoscience and nanotechnology have emerged as essential tools for the identification, removal, and mineralization of persistent pesticides by employing advanced nanomaterials such as pristine titanium dioxide (TiO2), doped TiO2, nanocomposites (NCs) TiO2, and ternary nanocomposites (TNCs) TiO2 by advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). Advancement in the characteristics of TiO2 by doping, co-doping, construction of NCs and TNCs has contributed to the dramatic efficiency up-gradation by reducing band gap, solar active photocatalyst, enhancing PCA, high photostability, chemically inertness and multiple time reusability. Based on previous literature, utilizing La-TiO2 NCs photocatalyst, the mineralization of pesticide (imidacloprid) attained up to 98.17% that is almost 40-53% greater than pristine TiO2. The present review attempt to discuss the recent research performed on TiO2 based nanoparticles (NPs) and NCs for photocatalytic mineralization of various pesticides. The basic mechanism of TiO2 photocatalysis, types of reactors used for photocatalysis, and optimized experimental conditions of TiO2 for pesticides mineralization are discussed.
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- Muhammad Zeshan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 53700, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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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
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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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The Effect of Ca 2+ and Mg 2+ Ions Loaded at Degradable PLA Membranes on the Proliferation and Osteoinduction of MSCs. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14122422. [PMID: 35745998 PMCID: PMC9228138 DOI: 10.3390/polym14122422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Biodegradable membranes, including Polylactic acid (PLA)-based membranes, are commonly used in bone-tissue-related clinical procedures as biointerface to promote bone tissue regeneration. Calcium (Ca2+) and Magnesium (Mg2+) ions have been related to the promotion of osteogenesis, where the PLA membranes could be used as carrier and delivery substrate for them to provide osteogenic properties to this material. For this aim, a new ion delivery system based on biodegradable PLA membranes loaded with Mg and hydroxyapatite (HA) particles has been processed by the combination of tape casting and colloidal route. Materials characterization shows that the incorporation of Mg and HA particles changes the surface and hydrophobicity of the PLA membrane, and the in vitro degradation test shows Mg2+ and Ca2+ ion release and occasionally the precipitation of different ion species onto the membrane surface. Mouse and human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) were used to define the biocompatibility and bioactivity of these PLA membrane composites, and data indicated Mg2+ promotes cell proliferation and potentiates osteoinductive signals, while Ca2+ induces the expression of ALP osteogenic marker in human MSCs. Biodegradable PLA membranes loaded with Mg and HA particles is a promising new ion delivery system of Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions that provides osteogenic signals and works as functional biointerface interfaces with bone tissues.
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Yeganeh M, Sobhi HR, Esrafili A. Efficient photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole from aqueous solutions using Co/g-C 3N 4/Fe 3O 4 nanocomposite under visible light irradiation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:25486-25495. [PMID: 34843049 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17077-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Herein, the efficient degradation of a highly consumed antibiotic known as metronidazole (MNZ) in aqueous solutions using Co/g-C3N4/Fe3O4 nanocomposite under visible light irradiation was accomplished. Initially, the photocatalyst (Co/g-C3N4/Fe3O4) was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and then characterized by several analytical techniques, namely EDS, SEM, XRD, UV-vis DRS, and FTIR. The efficiency of the synthesized photocatalyst with regard to the degradation of the studied antibiotic (MNZ) under visible light irradiation was fully evaluated. The influential operational parameters affecting the efficiency of the degradation process such as pH (2-10), nanocomposite dosage (0.2-1 g/L), MNZ concentration (5-20 mg/L), and irradiation time (0-80 min) were optimized. The results revealed that the maximum degradation efficiency for MNZ was obtained under the following conditions: irradiation time of 60 min, pH = 8, MNZ concentration of 5 mg/L, and photocatalyst dosage of 0.7 g/L. In addition, the degradation of MNZ followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The best rate constant (k) value was determined to be 0.0102 min-1 with the correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.992. According to the results of the quenching tests, it was found out that hydroxyl radicals (OH°) were the main species responsible for the MNZ degradation. Furthermore, the applied photocatalyst (Co/g-C3N4/Fe3O4) exhibited a high level of recovery and stability after five cycles of reuse. Co/g-C3N4/Fe3O4/Vis system exhibited an excellent performance in the treatment of wastewater and real water samples. Finally, it was concluded that the synthesized nanocomposite could be potentially used as a promising and suitable photocatalyst in the degradation of other antibiotics.
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- Mojtaba Yeganeh
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Berkani M, Smaali A, Kadmi Y, Almomani F, Vasseghian Y, Lakhdari N, Alyane M. Photocatalytic degradation of Penicillin G in aqueous solutions: Kinetic, degradation pathway, and microbioassays assessment. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 421:126719. [PMID: 34364215 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical micropollutants of Penicillin G (PG) was investigated in a photoreactor at a laboratory scale. The impact of type of catalyst, pH, and initial concentration of PG were studied. Maximum removal efficiency was obtained at pH = 6.8, [ZnO]0 = 0.8 g L-1, and [PG]0 = 5 mg L-1 and reaction time of 150 min. The addition of persulfate sodium (PPS) enhanced the efficiency of the photocatalytic reaction. The efficiency of photolysis process in the presence of PPS was significantly improved to 72.72% compared to the classical photocatalysis system (56.71%). Optimum concentration of PPS to completely degraded PG was found to be 500 mg L-1. The QuEChERS extraction, GC-MS/MS method, and concentration technique showed favorable performance identification of the possible mechanism of PG degradation pathway. Toxicity of PG and its by-products were evaluated using microbioassays assessment based on nine selected bacterial strains. Results confirmed the effectiveness of the implemented system and its safe use via the bacteria Bacillus subtilis, which has illustrated significant activity. Due to the high efficiency, facility benefits, and low-cost of the suggested process, the process can be considered for the degradation of various pharmaceutical contaminants in pharmaceutical industry treatment under the optimal conditions.
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- Mohammed Berkani
- Laboratoire Biotechnologies, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie, Ville Universitaire Ali Mendjeli, BP E66 25100, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratoire Biotechnologies, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie, Ville Universitaire Ali Mendjeli, BP E66 25100, Constantine, Algeria
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- LASIRE, Equipe Physico-Chimie de l'Environnement, CNRS UMR 8516, Université de Lille, Sciences et Technologies, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex 59655, France; Université D'Artois, IUT de Béthune, Béthune 62400, France
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran.
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- Laboratoire Biotechnologies, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie, Ville Universitaire Ali Mendjeli, BP E66 25100, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratoire Biotechnologies, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Biotechnologie, Ville Universitaire Ali Mendjeli, BP E66 25100, Constantine, Algeria
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Hasan IMA, Tawfik AR, Assaf FH. GC/MS screening of buckthorn phytochemicals and their use to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of malachite green dye in water. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2022; 85:664-684. [PMID: 35100146 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2021.638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were biosynthesized. According to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis, chalcone, the main phytochemical, is probably complexed with Zn ions that are then oxidized to ZnO NPs by atmospheric O2 during heating. The ZnO NPs were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area analysis. Sphere-like ZnO NPs were formed with 11 nm mean crystallite size, 5.2 m2 g-1 surface area, and 0.02 cm3 g-1 total pore volume. The synthesized ZnO showed excellent photocatalytic degradation (96.5±0.24% in 1 hour at 25 °C) of malachite green (MG) in aqueous solutions under ultraviolet light at optimum conditions; pH 10, MG initial concentration of 20 mg L-1, and ZnO dose of 1.5 g L-1. Also, ZnO showed very good reusability (92.9± 0.2% after five runs). The experimental data obeyed pseudo-first-order kinetics (R2 = 0.92). The photocatalysis process was dependent on the following species in the order: OH. > electron/positive hole pairs > O2.-. Moreover, photodegradation efficiency decreased in the presence of CO32-, HCO3-, and Cl-, but increased in the presence of NO3- and SO42- ions. Thus, the green synthesized ZnO NPs can be applied as an efficient photocatalyst for the removal of MG from aqueous media.
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- Ibrahem M A Hasan
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt E-mail:
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt E-mail:
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt E-mail:
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Mathur P, Sanyal D, Callahan DL, Conlan XA, Pfeffer FM. Treatment technologies to mitigate the harmful effects of recalcitrant fluoroquinolone antibiotics on the environ- ment and human health. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 291:118233. [PMID: 34582925 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Antibiotic proliferation in the environment and their persistent nature is an issue of global concern as they induce antibiotic resistance threatening both human health and the ecosystem. Antibiotics have therefore been categorized as emerging pollutants. Fluoroquinolone (FQs) antibiotics are an emerging class of contaminants that are used extensively in human and veterinary medicine. The recalcitrant nature of fluoroquinolones has led to their presence in wastewater, effluents and water bodies. Even at a low concentration, FQs can stimulate antibacterial resistance. The main sources of FQ contamination include waste from pharmaceutical manufacturing industries, hospitals and households that ultimately reaches the wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The conventional WWTPs are unable to completely remove FQs due to their chemical stability. Therefore, the development and implementation of more efficient, economical, convenient treatment and removal technologies are needed to adequately address the issue. This review provides an overview of the technologies available for the removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotics from wastewater including adsorptive removal, advanced oxidation processes, removal using non-carbon based nanomaterials, microbial degradation and enzymatic degradation. Each treatment technology is discussed on its merits and limitations and a comparative view is presented on the choice of an advanced treatment process for future studies and implementation. A discussion on the commercialization potential and eco-friendliness of each technology is also included in the review. The importance of metabolite identification and their residual toxicity determination has been emphasized. The last section of the review provides an overview of the policy interventions and regulatory frameworks that aid in retrofitting antibiotics as a central key focus contaminant and thereby defining the discharge limits for antibiotics and establishing safe manufacturing practices.
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- Purvi Mathur
- TERI-Deakin NanoBiotechnology Centre, Sustainable Agriculture Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, 110003, India; Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences (Burwood Campus), 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- TERI-Deakin NanoBiotechnology Centre, Sustainable Agriculture Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, 110003, India; Amity University Punjab, IT City, Sector 82A, Mohali, 140308, India.
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- Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences (Burwood Campus), 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
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- Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, (Waurn Ponds Campus), 75 Pigdons Road, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, (Waurn Ponds Campus), 75 Pigdons Road, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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Singh S, Kumar V, Anil AG, Kapoor D, Khasnabis S, Shekar S, Pavithra N, Samuel J, Subramanian S, Singh J, Ramamurthy PC. Adsorption and detoxification of pharmaceutical compounds from wastewater using nanomaterials: A review on mechanism, kinetics, valorization and circular economy. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 300:113569. [PMID: 34509810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Antibiotics overuse, inappropriate conduct, and discharge have led to adverse effects on various ecosystems. The occurrence of antibiotics in surface and drinking water is a matter of global concern. It is responsible for multiple disorders, including disruption of endocrine hormones and high chronic toxicity. The hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, households, cattle farms, and aquaculture are the primary discharging sources of antibiotics into the environment. This review provides complete detail on applying different nanomaterials or nanoparticles for the efficient removal of antibiotics from the diverse ecosystem with a broader perspective. Efforts have been made to focus on the degradation pathways and mechanism of antibiotic degradation using nanomaterials. More light has been shed on applying nanostructures in photocatalysis, which would be an economical and efficient solution. The nanoscale material or nanoparticles have incredible potential for mineralizing pharmaceutical compounds in aqueous solutions at low cost, easy handling characteristics, and high efficacy. Furthermore, nanoparticles can absorb the pharmaceutical by-products and wastes at a minimum cost as they can be easily recycled. With the increasing number of research in this direction, the valorization of pharmaceutical wastes and by-products will continue to expand as we progress from old conventional approaches towards nanotechnology. The utilization of nanomaterials in pharmaceutical wastewater remediation is discussed with a major focus on valorization, energy generation, and minimization and its role in the circular economy creating sustainable development.
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- Simranjeet Singh
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Drug Development, Madhya Pradesh, 474009, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Botany, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
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- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India.
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Piao C, Chen L, Liu Z, Tang J, Liu Y, Lin Y, Fang D, Wang J. Construction of solar light-driven dual Z-scheme Bi2MoO6/Bi2WO6\AgI\Ag photocatalyst for enhanced simultaneous degradation and conversion of nitrogenous organic pollutants. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mohana Roopan S, Khan MA. MoS 2 based ternary composites: review on heterogeneous materials as catalyst for photocatalytic degradation. CATALYSIS REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/01614940.2021.1962493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Selvaraj Mohana Roopan
- Chemistry of Heterocycles & Natural Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
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Pathania D, Sharma A, Kumar S, Srivastava AK, Kumar A, Singh L. Bio-synthesized Cu-ZnO hetro-nanostructure for catalytic degradation of organophosphate chlorpyrifos under solar illumination. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 277:130315. [PMID: 34384181 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In present study, a simple, effective and rapid green method using leaf extract of Melia azedarach was explored for the synthesis of Cu-ZnO nano heterojunction particles. The leaf extract of Melia azedarach acts as a reducing agent and prevents the agglomeration of nanoparticles. Different standard analytical techniques were used to study the morphology and size of synthesized nanocomposite. The efficiency of the synthesized material was tested as a photocatalyst for the degradation of simulated wastewater having chlorpyriphos pesticide. The different factors have been investigated such as pH of the solution, catalyst dosage and conact time. Approximately, 81% of chlorpyrifos was degraded after 240 min of solar illumination. The generation of hydroxyl radicals at the catalysts surface owing to photo-irradiation contributed to the chlorpyrifos degradation. The maximum photo-degradation (91%) of pesticides was observed at 6.0 pH. The pathway for the degradation of chlorpyriphos has been checked by LC-MS and this hinting the absence of any harmfull side product. The COD removal and TOC was found to be 32.4% and 28.5%, respectively. The photodegradation of chlorpyriphos using Cu-ZnO nanocomposite was followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic with higher value of regressiuon coefficient (0.99).
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- Deepak Pathania
- Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Jammu, Bagla (Rahya-Suchani), Samba, Jammu & Kashmir, 181143, India; Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cluster University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175001, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Sector-6, Mathura Road, Faridabad, Haryana, 121006, India
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- Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, UP, 222003, India
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- Shoolini Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management, Solan, 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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UV-driven removal of tricyclic antidepressive drug amitriptyline using TiO2 and TiO2/WO3 coatings. REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11144-021-01936-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Synthesis method, antibacterial and photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanoparticles for azo dyes in wastewater treatment: A review. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.108140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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CuO enhances the photocatalytic activity of Fe2O3 through synergistic reactive oxygen species interactions. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Saeed M, Usman M, Ibrahim M, Haq AU, Khan I, Ijaz H, Akram F. Enhanced photo catalytic degradation of methyl orange using p–n Co3O4-TiO2 hetero-junction as catalyst. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL REACTOR ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/ijcre-2020-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AbstractPhoto catalytic degradation of pollutants is one of the techniques used for treatment of dye contaminated wastewater. TiO2 has attracted much attention as photo catalyst for treatment of contaminated water. In this study, the photo catalytic performance of TiO2 has been enhanced by formation of p–n Co3O4-TiO2 hetero-junction. The p–n Co3O4-TiO2 hetero-junction was prepared by wet incipient impregnation method and characterized by various techniques. The photo catalytic activity of prepared composite was evaluated by photo degradation of methyl orange. The as prepared Co3O4-TiO2 composite was found as effective catalyst than Co3O4 and TiO2. The higher photo catalytic activity was attributed to p–n junction formed between Co3O4 and TiO2. The degradation data was analyzed according to Eley–Rideal mechanism in terms of 1st and 2nd order kinetics.
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- Muhammad Saeed
- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Jhang Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Zinc oxide based photocatalytic degradation of persistent pesticides: A comprehensive review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enmm.2020.100290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Development of Novel Polymer Supported Nanocomposite GO/TiO2 Films, Based on poly(L-lactic acid) for Photocatalytic Applications. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10072368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In the present study the development of novel polymer-supported nanocomposite graphene oxide (GO)–TiO2 films, based on poly(L-lactic acid), one of the most exploited bioplastics worldwide, was explored for photocatalytic applications. The nanocomposites were synthesized and evaluated as photocatalysts for the removal of a mixture of nine antibiotics, consisting of two sulphonamides (sulfamethoxazole, sulfadiazine), three fluoroquinolones (levofloxacin, norfloxacin, moxifloxacin), one anti-TB agent (isoniazid), one nitroimidazole (metronidazole), one lincosamide (lincomycin) and one diaminopyrimidine (trimethoprim), which are commonly found in wastewaters. The films were synthesized using 1 wt% GO and different TiO2 content (10, 25, and 50 wt%) and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Findings confirmed the successful immobilization of GO/TiO2 in all cases. The PLLA–GO–TiO2 50 wt% composite film demonstrated higher photocatalytic efficiency and, thus, was further investigated demonstrating excellent photostability and reusability even after four cycles. Overall, PLLA–GO–TiO2 50 wt% nanocomposite demonstrated high efficiency in the photocatalytic degradation of the antibiotics in various matrices including pure water and wastewater.
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Khan MS, Khalid M, Ahmad MS, Shahid M, Ahmad M. Catalytic activity of Mn(III) and Co(III) complexes: evaluation of catechol oxidase enzymatic and photodegradation properties. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-020-04127-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Gupta D, Chauhan R, Kumar N, Singh V, Srivastava VC, Mohanty P, Mandal TK. Enhancing photocatalytic degradation of quinoline by ZnO:TiO 2 mixed oxide: Optimization of operating parameters and mechanistic study. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 258:110032. [PMID: 31929067 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.110032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study focuses on the photocatalytic degradation of quinoline, a recalcitrant heterocyclic nitrogenous aromatic organic compound, using the mixed oxide ZnO-TiO2 photo-catalyst. Photo-catalysts were synthesized by the solid-state reaction method at different calcination temperatures of 400 °C, 600 °C, and 800 °C. Different analytical methods, including Field emission scanning electron microscope, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area, X-ray diffraction, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis were used for the catalyst characterization. The highest pore surface area of 57.9 m2g-1 was obtained for the photo-catalyst calcined at 400 °C. The effects of calcination temperature, solution pH, initial concentration, catalyst dose as well as irradiation time were studied. At the optimum condition, i.e., calcination temperature of 400 °C, pH ≈8 and catalyst dose of 2.5 gL-1, maximum quinoline degradation and total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiency of ≈92% and ≈78% were obtained after 240 min for initial quinoline amount of 50 mgL-1. The 1st, 2nd, and nth-order kinetic models were applied to analyze the quinoline degradation rate. The photocatalytic mechanism was studied by drawing energy level diagram with the help of the band-gap structures of the ZnO and TiO2, potential of the free radicals like OH and O2 and HOMO-LUMO energy gap of the quinoline molecule. The proposed pathways of quinoline mineralization were suggested on the basis of the identified intermediates by the gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer analysis and scavenger study.
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- Divya Gupta
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India.
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Barbosa AA, Aquino RVS, Silva MG, Nascimento Júnior WJ, Duarte MMMB, Dantas RF, Rocha ORS. New aluminum mesh from recyclable material for immobilization of TiO
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- Ada A. Barbosa
- Department of Chemical Engineering Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) Recife Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) Recife Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) Recife Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) Recife Brazil
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- School of Technology University of Campinas (UNICAMP) Limeira Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) Recife Brazil
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Visible-light-driven photocatalysis-assisted adsorption of azo dyes using Ag2O. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Saeed M, Ibrahim M, Muneer M, Akram N, Usman M, Maqbool I, Adeel M, Nisar A. ZnO–TiO2: Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Photo Catalytic Activity towards Degradation of Methyl Orange. Z PHYS CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2019-1536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Here in, we report the synthesis and characterization of ZnO–TiO2 composite as a potential photo catalyst for photo degradation of methyl orange under UV irradiation. ZnO–TiO2 with 1:1 ratio was synthesized via wet incipient impregnation method using TiO2 and Zn(NO3)2 ⋅ 6H2O as precursor material and the prepared composite was characterized by XRD, EDX and SEM. The synthesized composite was employed as photo catalyst for photo degradation of methyl orange. The photo degradation results showed that ZnO–TiO2 exhibited better catalytic performance than ZnO and TiO2 alone. The methyl orange photo degradation efficiency was determined to be 98, 75 and 60% over ZnO–TiO2, ZnO and TiO2 respectively using 50 mL solution of 100 mg/L at 40 °C for 120 min. The ZnO–TiO2 catalyzed photo degradation of methyl orange followed pseudo-first-order kinetic in terms of Langmuir–Hinshelwood mechanism.
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- Muhammad Saeed
- Department of Chemistry , Government College University Faisalabad , Jhang Road , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering , Government College University Faisalabad , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , Government College University Faisalabad , Jhang Road , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , Government College University Faisalabad , Jhang Road , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , Government College University Faisalabad , Jhang Road , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , Government College University Faisalabad , Jhang Road , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , Government College University Faisalabad , Jhang Road , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , Government College University Faisalabad , Jhang Road , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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El-Bindary A, El-Marsafy S, El-Maddah A. Enhancement of the photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanoparticles by silver doping for the degradation of AY99 contaminants. J Mol Struct 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.04.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Monocrotophos pesticide effectively removed by novel visible light driven Cu doped ZnO photocatalyst. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.111923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Photocatalytic Degradation of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid in Aqueous Solution Using Mn-doped ZnO/Graphene Nanocomposite Under LED Radiation. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-019-01280-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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TiO 2 and Au-TiO 2 Nanomaterials for Rapid Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotic Residues in Aquaculture Wastewater. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12152434. [PMID: 31370138 PMCID: PMC6695739 DOI: 10.3390/ma12152434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Antibiotic residues in aquaculture wastewater are considered as an emerging environmental problem, as they are not efficiently removed in wastewater treatment plants. To address this issue, we fabricated TiO2 nanotube arrays (TNAs), TiO2 nanowires on nanotube arrays (TNWs/TNAs), Au nanoparticle (NP)-decorated-TNAs, and TNWs/TNAs, which were applied for assessing the photocatalytic degradation of eight antibiotics, simultaneously. The TNAs and TNWs/TNAs were synthesized by anodization using an aqueous NH4F/ethylene glycol solution. Au NPs were synthesized by chemical reduction method, and used to decorate on TNAs and TNWs/TNAs. All the TiO2 nanostructures exhibited anatase phase and well-defined morphology. The photocatalytic performance of TNAs, TNWs/TNAs, Au-TNAs and Au-TNWs/TNAs was studied by monitoring the degradation of amoxicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline, oxytetracycline, lincomycin, vancomycin, sulfamethazine, and sulfamethoxazole under ultraviolet (UV)-visible (VIS), or VIS illumination by LC-MS/MS method. All the four kinds of nanomaterials degraded the antibiotics effectively and rapidly, in which most antibiotics were removed completely after 20 min treatment. The Au-TNWs/TNAs exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity in degradation of the eight antibiotics. For example, reaction rate constants of Au-TNWs/TNAs for degradation of lincomycin reached 0.26 min−1 and 0.096 min−1 under UV-VIS and VIS irradiation, respectively; and they were even higher for the other antibiotics. The excellent photocatalytic activity of Au-TNWs/TNAs was attributed to the synergistic effects of: (1) The larger surface area of TNWs/TNAs as compared to TNAs, and (2) surface plasmonic effect in Au NPs to enhance the visible light harvesting.
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Yao Y, Fan J, Shen M, Li W, Du B, Li X, Dai J. One-step synthesis of hexylresorcinol calix[4]arene-capped ZnO–Ag nanocomposites for enhanced degradation of organic pollutants. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 546:70-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kanan S, Moyet MA, Arthur RB, Patterson HH. Recent advances on TiO2-based photocatalysts toward the degradation of pesticides and major organic pollutants from water bodies. CATALYSIS REVIEWS-SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/01614940.2019.1613323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Sofian Kanan
- Department of Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Dehghan S, Jafari AJ, FarzadKia M, Esrafili A, Kalantary RR. Visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of Metalaxyl by reduced graphene oxide/Fe3O4/ZnO ternary nanohybrid: Influential factors, mechanism and toxicity bioassay. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Malakootian M, Yaseri M, Faraji M. Removal of antibiotics from aqueous solutions by nanoparticles: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:8444-8458. [PMID: 30706272 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04227-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Antibiotics, as one of the emerging pollutants, are non-biodegradable compounds and long-term exposure to them may affect endocrine, hormonal, and genetic systems of human beings, representing a potential risk for both the environment and human health. The presence of antibiotics in surface waters and drinking water causes a global health concern. Many researches have stated that conventional methods used for wastewater treatment cannot fully remove antibiotic residues, and they may be detected in receiving waters. It is reported that nanoparticles could remove these compounds even at low concentration and under varied conditions of pH. The current study aimed to review the most relevant publications reporting the use of different nanoparticles to remove antibiotics from aqueous solutions. Moreover, meta-analysis was conducted on the results of some articles. Results of meta-analysis proved that different nanoparticles could remove antibiotics with an acceptable efficiency of 61%. Finally, this review revealed that nanoparticles are promising and efficient materials for degradation and removal of antibiotics from water and wastewater solutions. Furthermore, future perspectives of the new generation nanostructure adsorbents were discussed in this study.
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- Mohammad Malakootian
- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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Synthesis and characterization of n-ZnO/p-MnO nanocomposites for the photocatalytic degradation of anthracene. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Li J, Chen Z, Huang R, Miao Z, Cai L, Du Q. Toxicity assessment and histopathological analysis of nano-ZnO against marine fish (Mugilogobius chulae) embryos. J Environ Sci (China) 2018; 73:78-88. [PMID: 30290874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2018.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The toxicity of nano-materials has received increasing attention in recent years. Nevertheless, relatively few studies have focused on their oceanic distributions and toxicities. In this study, we assessed nano-ZnO toxicity in marine organisms using the yellowstriped goby (Mugilogobius chulae). The relative differences in nano-ZnO dissolution and dispersal in seawater and fresh water were also investigated. The effects of nano-ZnO on embryonic development, deformity, hatching, mortality, and histopathology were analyzed. In addition, the effects of the Zn2+ concentration on M. chulae hatching and mortality were compared. The results showed that nano-ZnO had higher solubility in seawater than in fresh water. Nano-ZnO significantly inhibited hatching. By the fifth day of exposure, the LC50 of nano-ZnO was 45.40mg/L, and the mortality rate spiked. Hatching inhibition and lethality were dose-dependent over a range of 1-25mg/L nano-ZnO. Zn2+ inhibited hatching and increased lethality, but its effects were weaker than those of nano-ZnO at the same concentrations. Nano-ZnO also induced spinal bending, oedema, hypoplasia, and other deformities in M. chulae embryos and larvae. Histopathology revealed vacuolar degeneration, hepatocyte and enterocyte enlargement, and morphological abnormalities of the vertebrae. Therefore, nano-ZnO caused malformations in M. chulae by affecting embryonic growth and development. We conclude that nano-ZnO toxicity in seawater was significantly positively correlated with the associated Zn2+ concentration and sedimentary behaviour. The toxicity of nano-ZnO was cumulative and showed a critical point, beyond which embryonic and developmental toxicity in marine fish was observed.
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- Jianjun Li
- Guangdong Laboratory Animals Monitoring Institute, Key Laboratory of Guangdong Laboratory Animals, 11 Fengxin Road, Science City, Guangzhou 510663, China.
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- Guangdong University of Technology, No.100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory Animals Monitoring Institute, Key Laboratory of Guangdong Laboratory Animals, 11 Fengxin Road, Science City, Guangzhou 510663, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory Animals Monitoring Institute, Key Laboratory of Guangdong Laboratory Animals, 11 Fengxin Road, Science City, Guangzhou 510663, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory Animals Monitoring Institute, Key Laboratory of Guangdong Laboratory Animals, 11 Fengxin Road, Science City, Guangzhou 510663, China
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- Guangdong University of Technology, No.100 Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Vasilaki E, Vamvakaki M, Katsarakis N. Complex ZnO-TiO 2 Core-Shell Flower-Like Architectures with Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance and Superhydrophilicity without UV Irradiation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2018; 34:9122-9132. [PMID: 30021443 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b01619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ZnO-TiO2 core-shell photocatalysts of a complex flower-like architecture were synthesized, using a well-controlled sol-gel coating reaction of presynthesized ZnO flower-like structures. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning and transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance UV-vis and attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements, and photoluminescence measurements. Well-defined, core-shell flowers with a wurtzite ZnO core and anatase TiO2 shells, with variable shell thickness, were acquired by appropriately adjusting the ZnO/Ti precursor mass feed ratio in the reaction. Moreover, hollow TiO2 flowers were obtained, and they retained their morphology following the etching of the ZnO core in an acidic solution. The photocatalytic performance of the core-shell and hollow semiconductors was evaluated via the decoloration of a methylene blue dye solution under UV-vis irradiation. The core-shell flowers exhibited a higher decoloration rate, when compared with bare ZnO flowers, TiO2 particles, and hollow TiO2 flowers, and the photoactivity was dependent on the TiO2 shell thickness. This was attributed to the efficient separation of the photogenerated holes and electrons at the ZnO-TiO2 interface. Moreover, the most photoactive core-shell catalyst exhibited excellent reusability and stability for at least three photocatalytic cycles and excellent superhydrophilicity without UV irradiation, which is due to the increased roughness of the flower-like structures.
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- Evangelia Vasilaki
- Department of Chemistry , University of Crete 710 03 Heraklion , Crete , Greece
- Center of Materials Technology and Photonics, School of Applied Technology , Technological Educational Institute of Crete , 710 04 Heraklion , Crete , Greece
- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser , Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas , 711 10 Heraklion , Crete , Greece
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser , Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas , 711 10 Heraklion , Crete , Greece
- Department of Materials Science and Technology , University of Crete , 710 03 Heraklion , Crete , Greece
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- Center of Materials Technology and Photonics, School of Applied Technology , Technological Educational Institute of Crete , 710 04 Heraklion , Crete , Greece
- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser , Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas , 711 10 Heraklion , Crete , Greece
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Kiwaan HA, Atwee TM, Azab EA, El-Bindary AA. Efficient photocatalytic degradation of Acid Red 57 using synthesized ZnO nanowires. J CHIN CHEM SOC-TAIP 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/jccs.201800092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Hala A. Kiwaan
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science; Damietta University; Damietta Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science; Damietta University; Damietta Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science; Damietta University; Damietta Egypt
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Mohammadi Nodeh MK, Soltani S, Shahabuddin S, Rashidi Nodeh H, Sereshti H. Equilibrium, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study of Magnetic Polyaniline/Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposites for Ciprofloxacin Removal from Water. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-018-0782-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Lu X, Wang Y, Zhang X, Xu G, Wang D, Lv J, Zheng Z, Wu Y. NiS and MoS 2 nanosheet co-modified graphitic C 3N 4 ternary heterostructure for high efficient visible light photodegradation of antibiotic. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 341:10-19. [PMID: 28763632 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The development of efficient solar driven catalytic system for the degradation of antibiotics has become increasingly important in environmental protection and remediation. Non-noble-metal NiS and MoS2 nanosheet co-modified graphitic C3N4 ternary heterostructure has been synthesized via a facile combination of hydrothermal and ultrasound method, and the ternary heterostructure has been utilized for photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic agents. The antibiotics of ciprofloxacin (CIP) and tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) were photodegraded by the hybrid under the visible light. The optimal photodegradation rate of the ternary heterostructure reaches about 96% after 2h irradiation, which is 2.1 times higher than that of pure g-C3N4 for TC degradation. The photocatalytic degradation rates of the ternary heterostructure for both CIP and TC obey the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The enhanced visible light adsorption and charge separation efficiency contribute to the photocatalytic performance of the ternary heterostructure. This work provides new insights and pathways by which efficient degradation of antibiotics can be achieved and will stimulate further studies in this important field.
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- Xuejun Lu
- Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, VIC3800, Australia
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- Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials and Devices, School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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Senasu T, Hemavibool K, Nanan S. Hydrothermally grown CdS nanoparticles for photodegradation of anionic azo dyes under UV-visible light irradiation. RSC Adv 2018; 8:22592-22605. [PMID: 35539755 PMCID: PMC9081469 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra02061b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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A CdS photocatalyst was synthesized successfully at low temperature via a catalyst-free hydrothermal technique which is simple, green and also easily controlled. The synthesized CdS photocatalyst showed hexagonal wurtzite structure with high crystallinity and excellent optical properties. The catalyst was used for degradation of two anionic azo dyes namely reactive red (RR141) and Congo red (CR) azo dyes. The catalyst showed very high efficiency of 99.8% and 99.0% toward photodegradation of RR141 and CR dye, respectively. The photodegradation reaction followed pseudo-first order kinetics. Chemical scavenger studies showed that direct photogenerated hole transfer from CdS to the azo dye was most likely the major pathway for photodegradation of the azo dye. The chemical structure of the CdS photocatalyst remained stable after photodegradation. The CdS photocatalyst retains its original efficiency even after the fifth cycle of reuse indicating the advantages of stability and reusability. The CdS nanostructures will be suitable for removal of highly toxic and hazardous organic materials in environmental protection. A CdS photocatalyst was synthesized successfully at low temperature via a catalyst-free hydrothermal technique which is simple, green and also easily controlled.![]()
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- Teeradech Senasu
- Materials Chemistry Research Center
- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC)
- Faculty of Science
- Khon Kaen University
- Khon Kaen 40002
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- Naresuan University
- Phitsanulok 65000
- Thailand
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- Materials Chemistry Research Center
- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC)
- Faculty of Science
- Khon Kaen University
- Khon Kaen 40002
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Du W, Xu Q, Jin D, Wang X, Shu Y, Kong L, Hu X. Visible-light-induced photo-Fenton process for the facile degradation of metronidazole by Fe/Si codoped TiO2. RSC Adv 2018; 8:40022-40034. [PMID: 35558215 PMCID: PMC9091309 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra08114j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This work investigated the feasibility and efficiency of a heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalyst, Fe/Si codoped TiO2, for the degradation of metronidazole (MNZ) under visible light irradiation. The Fe/Si codoped TiO2 was prepared via a facile and simple sol–gel solvothermal process followed by annealing at 480 °C for 4 hours. High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements revealed that the photo-Fenton process did not change the structure, textural and surface morphologies of this catalyst. Elemental mapping results indicated the good dispersion of Fe and Si ions in TiO2. Nitrogen adsorption and desorption measurements indicated that Si doping increased the surface area of the catalysts. The Fe and Si doping narrowed the band gap of TiO2. They also facilitated the transfer of photo-generated electrons from TiO2 to Fe(iii). Under visible light irradiation and the optimum operating conditions, MNZ could be completely degraded in 50 min by this catalyst within a wide pH range. Hydroxyl radicals and holes were verified to be responsible for degrading MNZ. The leaching of iron ions was less than 0.047 ppm even after illuminating the catalyst for 6 hours, indicating the good stability of the Fe/Si codoped TiO2. The as-prepared catalysts with excellent catalytic activity, and remarkable reusability and stability could provide a new insight into the preparation of photocatalysts and have wide applications for antibiotics removal. This work investigated the feasibility and efficiency of a heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalyst, Fe/Si codoped TiO2, for the degradation of metronidazole (MNZ) under visible light irradiation.![]()
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- Wei Du
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225002
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225002
- China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou Polytechnic Institute
- Yangzhou 225127
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225002
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225002
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225002
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Yangzhou University
- Yangzhou 225002
- China
- Guangling College
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Karimi-Shamsabadi M, Behpour M, Babaheidari AK, Saberi Z. Efficiently enhancing photocatalytic activity of NiO-ZnO doped onto nanozeoliteX by synergistic effects of p-n heterojunction, supporting and zeolite nanoparticles in photo-degradation of Eriochrome Black T and Methyl Orange. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Konyar M, Yildiz T, Aksoy M, Yatmaz HC, Öztürk K. Reticulated ZnO Photocatalyst: Efficiency Enhancement in Degradation of Acid Red 88 Azo Dye by Catalyst Surface Cleaning. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2017.1306520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- M. Konyar
- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Friehs E, AlSalka Y, Jonczyk R, Lavrentieva A, Jochums A, Walter JG, Stahl F, Scheper T, Bahnemann D. Toxicity, phototoxicity and biocidal activity of nanoparticles employed in photocatalysis. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Recent developments in visible-light photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(15)61054-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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