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Mahalaxmi S, Rajesh G, Senthil Kumar P, Akilandeswari S, Arul Joshua M, Uma Shankar V, Ramya M, Thirumalai K, Rangasamy G. Fabrication of an effectual, stable and reusable Mg-doped CdAl 2O 4 nanoparticles for photodegradation of toxic pollutants under visible light illumination. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 322:138178. [PMID: 36828113 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138178] [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: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The water contamination caused by discharging extensive organic dyes stuff into water bodies is one of the utmost significant concerns disturbing the environment and human life. CdAl2O4 spinel materials have been excellent in the elimination of emerging pollutants by the photocatalysis route. These materials, when altered through methods namely doping with Mg ions, have benefits over CdAl2O4, especially reduced energy gap and light absorbed in the visible region. The XRD established the creation of space group R 3‾ with no other phase step being found. The photoluminescence outcomes indicated that Mg-doped CdAl2O4 nanoparticles had the preventing e--h+ recombination possibility, which was favorable for the photocatalytic process. The Mg (0.075 M)-doped CdAl2O4 catalyst had higher photocatalytic performance with 94 and 96% removal of two azo (BB and BG) dyes under a mere 90 min visible light irradiation, which indicated enhanced Photodegradation behaviors when compared to other Mg (0.025, 0.050 M)-doped and pure CdAl2O4 materials. More interestingly, pH 5 was optimum for the Mg (0.075 M)-doped CdAl2O4 samples photodegradation of both dyes, and the optimum catalyst amount was 5 mg/100 mL. The doped Mg ions influenced the elimination of both dyes by inducing the manufacture of more active species. The Mg (0.075 M)-doped CdAl2O4 samples is reusable and highly stable with only a 5% reduction in degradation rate after six cycles. Based on the quencher and ESR investigations, the .OH- and h+ are described as active species in the removal reaction. We hope our present examinations highlight the possibility of using Mg (0.075 M)-doped CdAl2O4 product for a broad range of photodegradation applications, also it may be applied for several ecological remediations, surface cleaning devices, foods and pharmaceutical industry applications.
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- S Mahalaxmi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603 110, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603 110, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603 110, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- PG & Research Department of Physics, Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603 110, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603 110, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603 110, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Department of Sustainable Engineering, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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Ternary CuS@Ag/BiVO4 composite for enhanced photo-catalytic and sono-photocatalytic performance under visible light. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Covalent and Non-covalent Functionalized Nanomaterials for Environmental Restoration. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2022; 380:44. [PMID: 35951126 PMCID: PMC9372017 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-022-00397-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Nanotechnology has emerged as an extraordinary and rapidly developing discipline of science. It has remolded the fate of the whole world by providing diverse horizons in different fields. Nanomaterials are appealing because of their incredibly small size and large surface area. Apart from the naturally occurring nanomaterials, synthetic nanomaterials are being prepared on large scales with different sizes and properties. Such nanomaterials are being utilized as an innovative and green approach in multiple fields. To expand the applications and enhance the properties of the nanomaterials, their functionalization and engineering are being performed on a massive scale. The functionalization helps to add to the existing useful properties of the nanomaterials, hence broadening the scope of their utilization. A large class of covalent and non-covalent functionalized nanomaterials (FNMs) including carbons, metal oxides, quantum dots, and composites of these materials with other organic or inorganic materials are being synthesized and used for environmental remediation applications including wastewater treatment. This review summarizes recent advances in the synthesis, reporting techniques, and applications of FNMs in adsorptive and photocatalytic removal of pollutants from wastewater. Future prospects are also examined, along with suggestions for attaining massive benefits in the areas of FNMs.
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vUltrasound-Promoted Hydrothermal Design of Ag-AgVO3/CeO2 Nanobelt/Nanosphere Heterostructure for Highly Efficacious Sunlight Induced Treatment of Dye Effluent. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Structural and surface evolution of nanostructured Cu-Zn-Al catalyst designed by hybrid plasma-enhanced microwave-irradiated urea-nitrate-combustion for selective H2-production. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Karim AV, Krishnan S, Shriwastav A. An overview of heterogeneous photocatalysis for the degradation of organic compounds: A special emphasis on photocorrosion and reusability. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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S-scheme Ag2CrO4/g-C3N4 photocatalyst for effective degradation of organic pollutants under visible light. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Abdullah U, Ali M, Pervaiz E. An Inclusive Review on Recent Advancements of Cadmium Sulfide Nanostructures and its Hybrids for Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Applications. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Ummer RP, Perumbilavil S, Jose J, Thomas S, Gopinath P, Kalarikkal N. Exploring the optical limiting, photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of the BiFeO 3-NaNbO 3 nanocomposite system. RSC Adv 2021; 11:8450-8458. [PMID: 35423392 PMCID: PMC8695222 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra09776d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Thin films of BiFeO3-NaNbO3 composites were fabricated in a PMMA matrix. XRD and HRTEM were used for structural investigations. The grain size and surface morphology of samples were analysed through HRTEM images. The self-cleaning property of any material accelerates its industrial applications. Hence, along with the optical limiting performance, the photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of BiFeO3-NaNbO3 composite samples were also studied. BiFeO3-NaNbO3 films fabricated in the PMMA matrix exhibit strong optical nonlinearity when excited by 5 ns laser pulses at 532 nm. The origin and magnitude of the observed optical nonlinearity were explained on the basis of the weak absorption saturation and strong excited state absorption. The photocatalytic performance of samples was analysed by dye degradation method using Methyl Orange dye. The dye degradation rate in the presence of the catalyst is heeded in a particular time interval, which exhibits the photocatalytic performance of the samples. The destruction of microbial organisms that are in contact with the material was contemplated, which could prove its antibacterial activity. The effect of the particle size on the photocatalytic activity was also investigated.
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- Rehana P Ummer
- International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science and Technology Cochin 682022 India
- Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices, Cochin University of Science and Technology Cochin 682022 India
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University School of Science P.O. Box 15100 FI-00076 Aalto Finland
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- Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology Cochin 682022 India
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- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Kerala 686560 India
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- International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science and Technology Cochin 682022 India
- Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices, Cochin University of Science and Technology Cochin 682022 India
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- School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Kerala 686560 India
- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Kerala 686560 India
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Enhanced simulated sunlight-driven magnetic MgAl2O4-AC nanophotocatalyst for efficient degradation of organic dyes. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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RamezaniSani S, Rajabi M, Mohseni F. Influence of nitrogen doping on visible light photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanowires with anatase-rutile junction. Chem Phys Lett 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2020.137217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dong Z, Zhou R, Xiong L, Li H, Liu Q, Zheng L, Guo Z, Deng Z. Preparation of a Ti 0.7W 0.3O 2/TiO 2 nanocomposite interfacial photocatalyst and its photocatalytic degradation of phenol pollutants in wastewater. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:425-437. [PMID: 36133969 PMCID: PMC9418697 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00478e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 nanocomposite interfacial photocatalyst was designed and prepared for the photocatalytic degradation of phenol pollutants in wastewater. The detailed properties of the Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 nanocomposite interface (NCI) were analyzed by XRD, SEM, EDX, DRS, UPS and XPS technologies, showing that anatase TiO2 nanospheres (NSs) were uniformly dispersed on the surface of rutile Ti0.7W0.3O2 nanoparticles (NPs) and formed the nanocomposite interface. The DRS and UPS results of 5 wt% Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI indicated a greatly broadened light response range with a wavelength shorter than 527 nm and a shorter band gap energy of 2.37 eV. The conduction band of TiO2 NSs, Ti0.7W0.3O2 NPs and 5 wt% Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI were measured based on the results of the valence band and band gap energy obtained via XPS and DRS, and then the energy level diagram of Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI was proposed. The photocatalytic degradation of phenol at Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI with different loading ratios of Ti0.7W0.3O2 NPs was investigated under optimum conditions (i.e., pH of 4.5, catalyst dosage of 0.45 g L-1 and phenol initial concentration of 95 ppm) under the illumination of ultraviolet visible light. Also, 5 wt% Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity, with the initial rate constant (k) calculated as 0.09111 min-1. After recycling six times, Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI showed good stability and recyclability. The involvement of superoxide radicals in the initial reaction at Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI was evidenced by the use of a terephthalic acid (TA) fluorescent probe. Besides, UV-Vis spectroscopy, UHPLC-MS and GC-MS technologies were used to analyze the main intermediates in the photocatalytic degradation of phenol. The probable photocatalytic degradation mechanism of phenol at Ti0.7W0.3O2/TiO2 NCI was also proposed.
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- Zemin Dong
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University Nanchang 330013 P. R. China
- JiangXi Institute for Veterinary Drug and Feedstuffs Control Nanchang 330096 PR China
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- Analysis and Testing Center, Nan Chang University Nanchang 330047 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University Nanchang 330013 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University Nanchang 330013 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University Nanchang 330013 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University Nanchang 330013 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P. R. China
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Isac L, Cazan C, Enesca A, Andronic L. Copper Sulfide Based Heterojunctions as Photocatalysts for Dyes Photodegradation. Front Chem 2019; 7:694. [PMID: 31709227 PMCID: PMC6819509 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The presence of toxic, non-biodegradable and harmful organic pollutants in soils, wastewater, and atmosphere has become an indisputable, and global fact as a significant environmental problem. The heterogeneous photocatalysis, an advanced oxidation process (AOP) using semiconductor materials as catalysts, is a topic of great interest considering the possibility of the pollutants removal from water. The photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants (i.e., dyes, pesticides, phenolic compounds) present in water using semiconductor materials depends on a number of parameters such as: the bandgap energy, phase composition, crystallinity, morphology and surface area of catalyst, electron-hole recombination rate, intensity of light, and adsorption capacity of the dye on the photocatalyst surface. One of the important constraints related to the catalyst photocatalytic efficiency is the fast recombination of the photogenerated electrons and holes. Therefore, various strategies have been involved in promoting the charge separation, including the development of heterojunction between two semiconductor materials, by tailoring the photocatalysts properties. This mini-review deals with the recent developments on dyes photodegradation using as catalysts various heterojunctions based on copper sulfide nanostructures, such as copper sulfide/metal oxide, copper sulfide/metal sulfide, copper sulfide/graphene, copper sulfide/organic semiconductors etc. The effects of different parameters, such as synthesis parameters, particle size, bandgap energy, surface area, and morphology on the photocatalytic activity of copper sulfide heterojunctions for dyes degradation is also highlighted.
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- Luminita Isac
- Product Design, Mechatronics and Environmental Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, Braşov, Romania
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- Product Design, Mechatronics and Environmental Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, Braşov, Romania
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- Product Design, Mechatronics and Environmental Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, Braşov, Romania
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- Product Design, Mechatronics and Environmental Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, Braşov, Romania
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Rabizadeh H, Feizbakhsh A, Panahi HA, Konoz E. A convenient synthesis of NiO-CuS/molecularly imprinted polymer nanocomposites with highly enhanced adsorption activity and selectivity for removal of Letrozole. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2019.1669658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Hanieh Rabizadeh
- Department of chemistry, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of chemistry, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of chemistry, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of chemistry, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Shabani M, Haghighi M, Kahforoushan D, Heidari S. Grain-like bismuth-rich bismuth/bismuth oxychlorides intra-heterojunction: Efficacious solar-light-driven photodegradation of fluoroquinolone antibiotics and 2-level factorial approach. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2018.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Hybrid plasma-sono-coprecipitation dispersion of NiMo nanocatalyst over functionalized multiwall carbon nanotube used in hydrodesulfurization of thiophene. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2018.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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An overview of solar/visible light-driven heterogeneous photocatalysis for water purification: TiO2- and ZnO-based photocatalysts used in suspension photoreactors. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Zarrabi M, Haghighi M, Alizadeh R. Enhanced sono-dispersion of Bi5O7I and Bi2ClHO3 oxides over ZnO used as nanophotocatalyst in solar-light-driven removal of methylene blue from water. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Heidari S, Haghighi M, Shabani M. Ultrasound assisted dispersion of Bi 2Sn 2O 7-C 3N 4 nanophotocatalyst over various amount of zeolite Y for enhanced solar-light photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline in aqueous solution. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 43:61-72. [PMID: 29555289 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 12/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Bi2Sn2O7-C3N4/Y nanophotocatalyst with various ratios of zeolite and high activity under simulated solar light irradiation were successfully synthesized using ultrasound-assisted dispersion method. The effect of different amounts of zeolite (10, 20 and 30 wt%) on the photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic tetracycline was investigated. The as-prepared nanophotocatalysts were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, BET, FTIR, DRS and pHpzc techniques. The degradation results demonstrated that, Bi2Sn2O7-C3N4/Y(10) nanophotocatalyst with a degradation efficiency of about 80.4% is an optimum sample. This result can be attributed to the zeolite as a support that prevented the accumulation of Bi2Sn2O7-C3N4 active phase and increased access to active sites. Furthermore, it enhanced the adsorption capacity of tetracycline on the photocatalyst surface; that it is beneficial for tetracycline photocatalytic oxidation. Also the results of the DRS analysis indicated that the sharp absorption edge for optimum sample Bi2Sn2O7-C3N4/Y at about 480 nm and was active in the visible light range. Eventually, different operational parameters such as photocatalyst loading, concentrations of pollutant and pH solution were investigated. In addition, the degradation mechanism was suggested for TC removal.
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- Shirin Heidari
- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran
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Efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue in aqueous solution over flowerlike nanostructured MoS 2 -FeZnO staggered heterojunction under simulated solar-light irradiation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Hayati F, Isari AA, Fattahi M, Anvaripour B, Jorfi S. Photocatalytic decontamination of phenol and petrochemical wastewater through ZnO/TiO2 decorated on reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite: influential operating factors, mechanism, and electrical energy consumption. RSC Adv 2018; 8:40035-40053. [PMID: 35558237 PMCID: PMC9091293 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra07936f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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ZnO/TiO2 anchored on a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) ternary nanocomposite heterojunction was synthesized via the multi-step method including hydrothermal, solvothermal and sol–gel methods. XRD, Raman, FESEM, EDX, Dot Mapping EDS, BET, FTIR, UV-VIS, TGA, and EIS techniques were utilized for characterizing as-synthesized catalysts. The XRD and Raman data proved the formation of anatase phase TiO2 and wurtzite phase ZnO in the prepared samples. Further, the UV-Vis spectrum confirmed that the band gap value of ZnO/TiO2 diminished on introduction of graphene oxide. Photocatalytic performance of the fabricated catalysts was investigated by decontamination of phenol in aqueous solutions. The effect of different operational factors such as pH, catalyst dosage, phenol concentration, and light illumination was investigated to find the optimum decontamination conditions. According to the results, complete degradation of phenol was achieved at pH = 4, catalyst dosage of 0.6 g L−1, light intensity of 150 W, and phenol initial concentration of 60 ppm at 160 min under visible light illumination. With the addition of graphene oxide to the composite, a significant increase was detected in the photocatalytic performance due to the higher available surface area and lower electron/hole recombination rate. In addition, the scavenging experiments revealed that the ·OH is responsible for the degradation of phenol during the reaction. The degradation mechanism, economic performance, mineralization, and recyclability were also investigated. Kinetic studies confirmed that photocatalytic degradation process followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. A case of real wastewater treatment was used to examine the performance of the catalyst for real case studies. ZnO/TiO2 anchored on a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) ternary nanocomposite heterojunction was synthesized via the multi-step method including hydrothermal, solvothermal and sol–gel methods.![]()
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- Farzan Hayati
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Abadan Faculty of Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum University of Technology
- Abadan
- Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Abadan Faculty of Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum University of Technology
- Abadan
- Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Abadan Faculty of Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum University of Technology
- Abadan
- Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Abadan Faculty of Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum University of Technology
- Abadan
- Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering
- School of Health
- Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
- Ahvaz
- Iran
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Azami M, Haghighi M, Allahyari S. Sono-precipitation of Ag 2CrO 4-C composite enhanced by carbon-based materials (AC, GO, CNT and C 3N 4) and its activity in photocatalytic degradation of acid orange 7 in water. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 40:505-516. [PMID: 28946452 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2017] [Revised: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/29/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Enhancing the photocatalytic activity of Ag2CrO4 with coupled carbon-based materials like activated carbon, graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes and carbon nitride has been investigated in removal of Acid Orange 7 from wastewater. Sono precipitated Ag2CrO4-C composite based photocatalysts were characterized by XRD, BET, FESEM, FTIR and UV-vis DRS and the photocatalytic activity of theses samples was evaluated in terms of degradation amount of acid orange 7 under visible light irradiations. BET analysis showed that with addition of carbon based materials, the specific surface area of the Ag2CrO4-C composite increased. XRD analysis indicated that the crystallinity of Ag2CrO4 peaks decreased after addition of all studied carbon-based materials and C3N4 has lowered the crystallinity of Ag2CrO4 less than others. Higher crystallinity has the positive effect of higher photocatalytic activity because among above mentioned composites, Ag2CrO4-C3N4 photocatalyst exhibited higher photocatalytic activity and stability under visible light irradiations. DRS analysis confirmed good match of electronic structures of Ag2CrO4 and C3N4. On the other hand Ag2CrO4 and C3N4 formed heterojunction which separates photo-generated electron-hole pairs effectively. Also evaluation of photocatalytic reaction in various operating parameters showed Ag2CrO4-C3N4 had the highest photocatalytic activity in neutral pH and 1g/L of catalyst loading.
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- Mina Azami
- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran
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Margan P, Haghighi M. Sono-coprecipitation synthesis and physicochemical characterization of CdO-ZnO nanophotocatalyst for removal of acid orange 7 from wastewater. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 40:323-332. [PMID: 28946431 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this research, CdO-ZnO nano-photocatalysts were synthesized in various compositions by ultrasound assisted co-precipitation method. The samples were investigated via analyses of XRD, FESEM, BET, DRS, FTIR and EDX dot mapping to determine the physical, chemical and optical properties of the nanocomposites. Successful synthesis of CdO-ZnO photocatalyst in crystalline form was confirmed by XRD analysis resulting lower crystallite sizes for ZnO compared to CdO in the composites. The FESEM analysis demonstrated a nanostructured catalyst with a distinct decrease in particle size by addition of CdO to ZnO photocatalyst. The particle size distribution analysis determined an average particle size of 67.9 for the CdO25ZnO75-SCP sample. According to EDX dot mapping results, the Cd dispersion has been enhanced for the case of sonicated samples. Consequently, these cases have represented higher BET surface area results. Degradation of azo dye from synthetic wastewater was performed in order to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of the samples. The characterization analyses along with the performance tests concluded better properties in the case of ultrasound assisted co-precipitation. The investigation of various compositions resulted the best performance for CdO50ZnO50-SCP nanophotocatalyst reporting 69% of contaminant degradation during 140min of the experiment.
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- Payam Margan
- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran; Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC), Sahand University of Technology, P.O. Box 51335-1996, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran.
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Shabani M, Haghighi M, Kahforoushan D. One-pot combustion fabrication of grain-like mesoporous intra-heterostructure BixOyClz nanophotocatalyst with substantial solar-light-driven degradation of antibiotic ofloxacin: influence of various fuels. Catal Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cy00547h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Photocatalytic degradation of ofloxacin over the intra-heterostructure of grain-like BixOyClz nanophotocatalyst fabricated via one-pot solution combustion synthesis at low temperatures.
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- Maryam Shabani
- Chemical Engineering Faculty
- Sahand University of Technology
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC)
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty
- Sahand University of Technology
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC)
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- Chemical Engineering Faculty
- Sahand University of Technology
- Tabriz
- Iran
- Reactor and Catalysis Research Center (RCRC)
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Solvothermal synthesis of flowerlike p-BiOI/n-ZnFe 2 O 4 with enhanced visible light driven nanophotocatalyst used in removal of acid orange 7 from wastewater. Sep Purif Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Precipitation dispersion of various ratios of BiOI/BiOCl nanocomposite over g-C 3 N 4 for promoted visible light nanophotocatalyst used in removal of acid orange 7 from water. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Derikvandi H, Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh A. A comprehensive study on electrochemical and photocatalytic activity of SnO2-ZnO/clinoptilolite nanoparticles. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molcata.2016.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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