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Wu P, Qin Y, Gao M, Zheng R, Zhang Y, Li X, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Cao Z, Liu Q. Broad Spectral Response FeOOH/BiO 2-x Photocatalyst with Efficient Charge Transfer for Enhanced Photo-Fenton Synergistic Catalytic Activity. Molecules 2024; 29:919. [PMID: 38398669 PMCID: PMC10893118 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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In this work, to promote the separation of photogenerated carriers, prevent the catalyst from photo-corrosion, and improve the photo-Fenton synergistic degradation of organic pollutants, the coating structure of FeOOH/BiO2-x rich in oxygen vacancies was successfully synthesized by a facile and environmentally friendly two-step process of hydrothermal and chemical deposition. Through a series of degradation activity tests of synthesized materials under different conditions, it was found that FeOOH/BiO2-x demonstrated outstanding organic pollutant degradation activity under visible and near-infrared light when hydrogen peroxide was added. After 90 min of reaction under photo-Fenton conditions, the degradation rate of Methylene Blue by FeOOH/BiO2-x was 87.4%, significantly higher than the degradation efficiency under photocatalysis (60.3%) and Fenton (49.0%) conditions. The apparent rate constants of FeOOH/BiO2-x under photo-Fenton conditions were 2.33 times and 3.32 times higher than photocatalysis and Fenton catalysis, respectively. The amorphous FeOOH was tightly coated on the layered BiO2-x, which significantly increased the specific surface area and the number of active sites of the composites, and facilitated the improvement of the separation efficiency of the photogenerated carriers and the prevention of photo-corrosion of BiO2-x. The analysis of the mechanism of photo-Fenton synergistic degradation clarified that ·OH, h+, and ·O2- are the main active substances involved in the degradation of pollutants. The optimal degradation conditions were the addition of the FeOOH/BiO2-x composite catalyst loaded with 20% Fe at a concentration of 0.5 g/L, the addition of hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 8 mM, and an initial pH of 4. This outstanding catalytic system offers a fresh approach to the creation and processing of iron-based photo-Fenton catalysts by quickly and efficiently degrading various organic contaminants.
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- Pengfei Wu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China;
- Hebei Pollution Control Technology Innovation Center of Steel and Coking Industry, Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050091, China; (Y.Q.); (R.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (Z.L.)
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- Hebei Pollution Control Technology Innovation Center of Steel and Coking Industry, Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050091, China; (Y.Q.); (R.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (Z.L.)
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- Hebei Provincial Academy of Ecological Environmental Science, Shijiazhuang 050030, China;
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- Hebei Pollution Control Technology Innovation Center of Steel and Coking Industry, Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050091, China; (Y.Q.); (R.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (Z.L.)
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- Hebei Pollution Control Technology Innovation Center of Steel and Coking Industry, Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050091, China; (Y.Q.); (R.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (Z.L.)
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- Hebei Pollution Control Technology Innovation Center of Steel and Coking Industry, Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050091, China; (Y.Q.); (R.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (Z.L.)
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- Hebei Pollution Control Technology Innovation Center of Steel and Coking Industry, Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050091, China; (Y.Q.); (R.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (Z.L.)
- Hebei Key Lab of Environmental Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China;
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- Hebei Key Lab of Environmental Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063210, China;
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- Hebei Pollution Control Technology Innovation Center of Steel and Coking Industry, Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Hebei Vocational University of Industry and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050091, China; (Y.Q.); (R.Z.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (Z.L.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China;
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Alomairy S, Gnanasekaran L, Rajendran S, Alsanie WF. Nanosized core-shell (NiFe 2O 4/TiO 2) heterostructure for enhanced photodegradation against polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 343:140274. [PMID: 37758072 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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The global level of attention has been raised for photocatalytic pollutant removal technologies for degrading organic pollutants because of rising concerns about their toxicity. In this study, NiFe2O4/TiO2 core shells and pure samples of NiFe2O4 and TiO2 were synthesized using the sol-gel process and used to degrade naphthalene which is one among the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pollutant. The synthesized materials were evaluated using a variety of analytical techniques, and the typical NiFe2O4/TiO2 core-shell results showed good purity and a lack of other impurity structures. Through morphological characterization, the core-shell structure of NiFe2O4/TiO2 has been established. However, the activity of visible light degradation was boosted by the generation of hydroxyl radicals after the electron-hole pair was delayed. Additionally, a lower band gap in NiFe2O4/TiO2 than in pure materials promotes photocatalytic activity. Similarly, photocatalytic naphthalene elimination by the core-shell achieved 67% efficiency after 150 min of visible light exposure. Furthermore, the produced core-shell has a high magnetic property, making separation from the photo-irradiated solutions easier; as a result, recycling was likely successful up to three cycles. The photocatalytic mechanism of the NiFe2O4/TiO2 composite was proposed. This research could also be applied to the degradation of other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contaminants.
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- Sultan Alomairy
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratorie, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Centre of Biomedical Sciences Research (CBSR), Deanship of ScientificResearch, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Luo H, Jiang T, Zhan C, He N, Tan L, Jiang F, Chen H. Extended application of defective metal oxide BiO 2-x: Liquid phase low-temperature thermal catalysis for the removal of phenolic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 228:115854. [PMID: 37037313 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Bismuth oxide (BiO2-x) with oxygen vacancies was created using a hydrothermal process and was found to exhibit good catalytic oxidation performance under low-temperature heating without the addition of external oxidants. The catalytic activity of BiO2-x was tested using 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) as the target aqueous pollutant. We observed that 10 ppm of 4-CP was completely degraded within 40 min at a reaction temperature of 65 °C. The effective elimination of 4-CP was attributed to active oxygen species produced by the release of lattice oxygen. Furthermore, the low-temperature thermal catalytic activity of BiO2-x was affected by the electron transfer characteristics of pollutants, leading to the rapid degradation of electron-rich pollutants. This study reveals the unique application of BiO2-x as a catalyst for removing phenolic pollutants under low-temperature thermal catalysis, thereby expanding its catalytic application scenarios and offering a new approach for the degradation of phenolic pollutants.
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- Haopeng Luo
- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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Rayaroth MP, Marchel M, Boczkaj G. Advanced oxidation processes for the removal of mono and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 857:159043. [PMID: 36174692 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aromatic hydrocarbons (AHs) are toxic environmental contaminants presented in most of the environmental matrices. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the removal of AHs in the account of complete mineralization from various environmental matrices have been reviewed in this paper. An in-depth discussion on various AOPs for mono (BTEX) and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives is presented. Most of the AOPs were effective in the removal of AHs from the aquatic environment. A comparative study on the degradation of various AHs revealed that the oxidation of the AHs is strongly dependent on the number of aromatic rings and the functional groups attached to the ring. The formation of halogenated and nitrated derivatives of AHs in the real contaminated water containing chloride, nitrite, and nitrate ions seems to be a challenge in using the AOPs in real systems. The phenolic compounds, quinone, alcohols, and aliphatic acids are the important byproducts formed during the oxidation of AHs, initiated by the attack of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on their electron-rich center. In conclusion, AOPs are the adaptable method for the removal of AHs from different environmental matrices. The persulfate-based AOPs were applied in the soil phase removal as an in situ chemical oxidation of AHs. Moreover, the combination of AOPs will be a conclusive solution to avoid or minimize unexpected or other toxic intermediate products and to obtain rapid oxidation of AHs.
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- Manoj P Rayaroth
- Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, G. Narutowicza 11/12 Str, Poland; GREMI, UMR 7344, Université d'Orléans, CNRS, 45067 Orléans, France
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- Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, G. Narutowicza 11/12 Str, Poland
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- Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Sanitary Engineering, 80-233 Gdańsk, G. Narutowicza 11/12 Str, Poland; EkoTech Center, Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland.
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Jia Y, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Cheng J, Xie Y, Zhang Y, Yin X, Song F, Cui H. Novel CdS/PANI/MWCNTs photocatalysts for photocatalytic degradation of xanthate in wastewater. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.123022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Jin J, Lv K, Sun J, Zhang J, Hou Q, Guo X, Liu K. Robust Superhydrophobic TiO2@Carbon Nanotubes Inhibitor with Bombax Structure for Strengthening Wellbore in Water-based Drilling Fluid. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Wang S, An W, Guan Y, Zheng Z, Hu Z, Wang H, Li Z. Type-Ⅰ hetero-junction of BiOI-BiO2-x anchored on Ni foam accelerating charge separation and transfer for efficiently purifying hazardous wastewater. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Zhang X, Shi L, Zhang Y. Preparation of organic-inorganic PDI/BiO2-x photocatalyst with boosted photocatalytic performance. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Zhao J, Jin J, Lv K, Sun J, Wang R, Wang J, Guo X, Hou Q, Liu J, Bai Y, Huang X, Liu J. Effects of PVP and NaCl on the decomposition of methane hydrate by MD simulation. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jin J, Sun J, Lv K, Guo X, Hou Q, Liu J, Wang J, Bai Y, Huang X. Oxygen vacancy BiO 2-x/Bi 2WO 6 synchronous coupling with Bi metal for phenol removal via visible and near-infrared light irradiation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 605:342-353. [PMID: 34332408 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.06.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The introduction of oxygen-defects has been a versatile strategy to enhance photocatalysis efficiency. In this work, a 2D/3D Bi/BiO2-x/Bi2WO6 heterojunction photocatalyst with rich oxygen-defective was in sequence prepared through a facile solvothermal method, which displays favorable photocatalytic activity towards organic contaminants under visible-NIR light irradiation. The enhancement in photocatalytic performance can be attributed to the synergistic effect between oxygen-vacancy-rich heterojunction and the localized surface plasmon resonance induced by metallic Bi. The functional group interaction, surface morphology, crystal structure, element composition, and tuned bandgap were investigated by FT-IR, SEM, Raman shift, ICP-MS, and XPS technique. The spectrum response performance of the photocatalyst was verified by UV-visible DRS analysis. Results of photodegradation experiments toward organic contaminants showed that the prepared photocatalyst can degrade 90% of phenol in 20 mins under visible-NIR light irradiation, both Z-scheme heterojunction and the introduction of Bi metal contribute to the enhancement in the photocatalytic activity. The results of the DFT calculation suggest that the valence band-edge hybridization within BiO2-x and Bi2WO6 can effectively enhance the photocatalytic performance by increasing the migration efficiencies of electron-hole pairs. Moreover, a possible mechanism was proposed on the results of EIS, ESR and GC-MS tests. This work offers a novel insight for synthesizing efficient visible-NIR light photocatalysis by activating the semiconductors with Bi metal.
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- Jiafeng Jin
- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China; CNPC Engineering Technology R & D Company Limited, Beijing 102206, PR China.
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR China; Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil & Gas Development (China University of Petroleum (East China)), Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266580, PR China
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Jin J, Sun J, Lv K, Huang X, Wang J, Liu J, Bai Y, Guo X, Zhao J, Liu J, Hou Q. Magnetic-responsive CNT/chitosan composite as stabilizer and adsorbent for organic contaminants and heavy metal removal. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Environmentally friendly and salt-responsive polymer brush based on lignin nanoparticle as fluid-loss additive in water-based drilling fluids. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Nguyen VH, Phan Thi LA, Van Le Q, Singh P, Raizada P, Kajitvichyanukul P. Tailored photocatalysts and revealed reaction pathways for photodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water, soil and other sources. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 260:127529. [PMID: 32683023 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are in the class of persistent organic pollutants, are considered as hazardous pollutants. To date, these compounds were detected globally in soil, sludge, water, and other contamination sources. A variety of treatment methods have been used in recent years to degrade PAHs in the environment. Photocatalysis, among advanced techniques, is proposed as the most effective method for the treatment of PAHs. In this context, we introduce the classification of PAHs, summarize, and highlight the recent studies on photodegradation of various types of PAHs. A series of efficient photocatalysts, including TiO2-, Ag3PO4-, ZnO-, MHCFs-based, and others, have been reported with the potential result for photodegradation of PAHs. Focus is also placed on revealing several possible reaction pathways for different types of PAHs that have been proposed in the literature. Particular attention to current status, challenges, and prospects in the future for enhanced photodegradation of PAHs are also discussed.
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- Van-Huy Nguyen
- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- VNU Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology for Environmental Quality and Food Safety Control (KLATEFOS), VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 334 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam; Center for Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development (CETASD), VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 334 Nguyen Trai, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam.
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173212, India
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173212, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Santos R, Martins TA, Silva GN, Conceição MVS, Nogueira IC, Longo E, Botelho G. Ag 3PO 4/NiO Composites with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity under Visible Light. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:21651-21661. [PMID: 32905253 PMCID: PMC7469368 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Black NiO powders were prepared by a hydrothermal method. Moreover, the visible light-driven Ag3PO4/NiO photocatalyst composites were successfully synthesized by in situ precipitation method. These samples were structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement. The strong interaction between the phases and the defects in the samples was affected by the formation of the composites, as identified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy exhibited enhanced light absorption for all Ag3PO4/NiO composites, suggesting the effective interaction between the phases. Moreover, field-emission scanning electron microscopy images revealed the presence of NiO microflowers composed of nanoflakes in contact with Ag3PO4 microparticles. The composite with 5% NiO presented enhanced photocatalytic efficiency in comparison with pure Ag3PO4, degrading 96% of rhodamine B (RhB) dye in just 15 min under visible light; however, the recycling experiments confirmed that the composite with 75% NiO showed superior stability. The recombination of the electron-hole pairs was considered for the measurement of the photoluminescence of the samples. These measurements were performed to evaluate the possible causes for the difference in the photocatalytic responses of the composites. From these experimental results, possible photocatalytic mechanisms for RhB degradation over Ag3PO4/NiO composites under visible-light irradiation were proposed.
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- Ricardo
K. Santos
- Department
of Environmental Chemistry, Federal University
of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins 77402-970, Brazil
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- CDMF-UFSCar, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department
of Environmental Chemistry, Federal University
of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins 77402-970, Brazil
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- Department
of Environmental Chemistry, Federal University
of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins 77402-970, Brazil
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- Department
of Physics, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas 69077-000, Brazil
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- CDMF-UFSCar, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São
Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department
of Environmental Chemistry, Federal University
of Tocantins, Gurupi, Tocantins 77402-970, Brazil
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Mirzaeifard Z, Shariatinia Z, Jourshabani M, Rezaei Darvishi SM. ZnO Photocatalyst Revisited: Effective Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminants Using S-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles under Visible Light Radiation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c03192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Zahra Mirzaeifard
- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), 15875-4413 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), 15875-4413 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), 15875-4413 Tehran, Iran
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