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Lim KL, Sin JC, Lam SM, Zeng H, Lin H, Li H, Huang L, Lim JW. Controlled solvothermal synthesis of self-assembled SrTiO 3 microstructures for expeditious solar-driven photocatalysis dye effluents degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118647. [PMID: 38460666 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118647] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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In this work, the self-assembled SrTiO3 (STO) microstructures were synthesized via a facile one-step solvothermal method. As the solvothermal temperature increased from 140 °C to 200 °C, the STO changed from a flower-like architecture to finally an irregularly aggregated flake-like morphology. The photocatalytic performance of as-synthesized samples was assessed through the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) and malachite green (MG) under simulated solar irradiation. The results indicated that the photocatalytic performance of STO samples depended on their morphology, in which the hierarchical flower-like STO synthesized at 160 °C demonstrated the highest photoactivities. The photocatalytic enhancement of STO-160 was benefited from its large surface area and mesoporous configuration, hence facilitating the presence of more reactive species and accelerating the charge separation. Moreover, the real-world practicality of STO-160 photocatalysis was examined via the real printed ink wastewater-containing RhB and MG treatment. The phytotoxicity analyses demonstrated that the photocatalytically treated wastewater increased the germination of mung bean seeds, and the good reusability of synthesized STO-160 in photodegradation reaction also promoted its application in practical scenarios. This work highlights the promising potential of tailored STO microstructures for effective environmental remediation applications.
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- Khar-Lok Lim
- Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Theory and Technology for Environmental Pollution Control, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Water Pollution Control and Water Safety in Karst Area, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105, India
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Mohan B, Kamboj A, Virender, Singh K, Priyanka, Singh G, JL Pombeiro A, Ren P. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) materials for pesticides, heavy metals, and drugs removal: Environmental Safetyaj. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Chen HR. Synthesis, crystal structure and photocatalytic properties of a three-dimensional copper(II) metal–organic framework based on 1,3,5-tris(2-methylimidazol-1-yl)benzene. ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION C STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY 2022; 78:164-168. [DOI: 10.1107/s2053229622001322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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A three-dimensional metal–organic framework, namely, poly[[bis(μ3-benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylato)bis[μ3-1,3,5-tris(2-methylimidazol-1-yl)benzene]tricopper(II)] hexahydrate], {[Cu3(C9H3O6)2(C18H18N6)2]·6H2O}
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, (I) [TMIB is 1,3,5-tris(2-methylimidazol-1-yl)benzene and H3BTC is benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid], has been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Compound (I) features an unusual three-dimensional (3,4)-connected 2-nodal net with {83}4{86}3 topology. Photocatalytic investigations indicate that (I) affords good photocatalytic capabilities in the degradation of methylene blue (MB). Furthermore, the possible photocatalytic mechanism is discussed.
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Zhang Y, Qi H, Zhang L, Wang Y, Zhong L, Zheng Y, Wen X, Zhang X, Xue J. A RGO aerogel/TiO 2/MoS 2 composite photocatalyst for the removal of organic dyes by the cooperative action of adsorption and photocatalysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:8980-8995. [PMID: 34498179 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16143-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A composite consisting of reduced graphene oxide aerogel/titanium dioxide/molybdenum disulfide (abbreviated as RGO aerogel/TiO2/MoS2) was developed for the removal of organic dyes from solution cooperatively by adsorption and photocatalytic degradation mechanisms. The composite was successfully synthesized by stepwise layered assembly integration, including sol-gel and physical vapor deposition (PVD) methods. The resulting multi-component composite material featured a high specific surface area (255.441 m2/g) containing a myriad of negatively charged carboxylate functional groups on the surface of the composite, which enabled the composite material to demonstrate a high removal efficiency of cationic dyes, such as rhodamine B, from solution. In addition, the composite featured optimal optical and photocatalytic properties for facilitating efficient photodegradation of the dye molecules, including a large absorbance in the visible light region and a fast transfer of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Moreover, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis and reactive oxygen species scavenging experiments confirmed that superoxide radicals (O2•-), holes (h+), and hydroxyl radicals (•OH) were involved in photocatalytic degradation of the organic dyes.
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- Yujuan Zhang
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China.
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Gold and Resource, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China
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- School of resources engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, Shaanxi, China
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