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Cheng R, Xia JC, Shen LJ, Shen ZP, Shi L, Zheng X, Zheng JZ. Effect of humic acid on visible light photocatalytic inactivation of bacteriophage f2 with electrospinning Cu-TiO 2 nanofibers: insight into the mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:30212-30227. [PMID: 38602633 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33119-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Photocatalytic disinfection is a promising technology with low cost and high efficiency. However, most of the current studies on photocatalytic disinfection ignore the widespread presence of natural organic matter (NOM) in water bodies, so the incomplete conclusions obtained may not be applicable. Herein, this paper systematically studied the influence of humic acid (HA), one of the most important components of NOM, on the photocatalytic inactivation of bacteriophage f2 with electrospinning Cu-TiO2 nanofibers. We found that with the addition of HA, the light transmittance of the solution at 550 nm decreased from 94 to 60%, and the band gap of the photocatalyst was increased from 2.96 to 3.05 eV. Compared with reacting without HA, the degradation amount of RNA of f2 decreased by 88.7% after HA was added, and the RNA concentration increased from 1.95 to 4.38 ng·μL-1 after the reaction. Hence, we propose mechanisms of the effect of HA on photocatalytic disinfection: photo-shielding, passivation of photocatalysts, quenching of free radicals, and virus protection. Photo-shielding and photocatalyst passivation lead to the decrease of photocatalyst activity, and the reactive oxygen species (ROSs) (·OH, ·O2-, 1O2, H2O2) are further trapped by HA. The HA in water also can protect the shape of phage f2 and reduce the leakage of protein and the destruction of ribonucleic acid (RNA). This work provides an insight into the mechanisms for the influence of HA in photocatalytic disinfection process and a theoretical basis for its practical application.
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- Rong Cheng
- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
- Shougang Environment Industry Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100041, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China.
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Upadhyay DD, Goyal AK, Maji S, Dwivedi A, Pandey G. Biosynthesis of ZnO and TiO 2 nanoparticles using Ipomoea carnea leaf extract and its effect on black carrot (Daucus carota L.) cv. Pusa Asita. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107908. [PMID: 37549572 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107908] [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: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Nano fertilizers (NFs) are now becoming an important tool for plant nutrient management having capabilities to improve soil fertility, crop productivity and quality of agricultural products. Since, they are needed in very small amount, thus, reduces cost of crop production. Among different essential or beneficial plant nutrients, Zn and Ti are important micro nutrients having number of beneficial effect on crop growth, yield, quality and post harvest life. Present experiment was carried out to prepare ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) through green technology by using aqueous extract of Ipomoea carnea (morning glory) leaves. In order to investigate size, morphology, composition, and stability of selected NPs, the detailed characterization was carried out using UV-visible spectroscopy, FTIR, HRTEM, EDX, BET, X-ray diffraction, XPS and particle size distribution studies. Subsequently, the effect of foliar spray of ZnO and TiO2 NPs was evaluated in respect of vegetative growth, yield and quality of black carrot (Daucus carota L.) cv. Pusa Asita in presence of 50% Recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) to assess their effect on fertilizer use efficiency also. There were 8 treatments viz. Control (no fertilizer), recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF), TiO2 (5, 10 and 15 ppm along with 50% RDF), ZnO (50, 75 and 100 ppm along with 50% RDF)] with 3 replications following Randomised Block Design having 24 plots (1 m × 1 m). The observations were taken for vegetative growth, edible root yield and root quality parameters. Although, the growth, yield and quality parameters were found superior (root yield 43.84 g/plant) under conventional system of recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) of NPK, however, TiO2 NPs also showed very promising result close to RDF as compared to ZnO NPs. Among them, 5 ppm TiO2 foliar application along with 50% NPK was found to be the best in terms of vegetative growth, root yield (38.73 g/plant) and quality of black carrot. It was also found that higher concentration of TiO2 and ZnO NPs had adverse effect on the plant performance. Therefore, it can be concluded that 5 ppm TiO2 NPs along with 50% RDF was good for black carrot production.
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- Deen Dayal Upadhyay
- Department of Chemistry, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India
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- Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, U.P, 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, U.P, 226 025, India.
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Inactivation and Degradation of Influenza a Virus on the Surface of Photoactive Self-Cleaning Cotton Fabric Functionalized with Nanocrystalline TiO2. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12111298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chemical modification of cotton-rich fabrics with TiO2 nanoparticles results in photoactive self-cleaning textiles, which can provide, under UV or solar radiation, complete oxidation of low-molecular compounds, degradation of supramolecular structures, and inactivation of microorganisms due to the photocatalytic effect. In this paper, we describe, based on the example of influenza A (H1N1) virus, a photoinduced antiviral effect of cotton fabric functionalized with nanocrystalline TiO2. Fast inactivation of influenza virus occurs on the irradiated surface of photoactive fabric due to adsorption and photocatalytic degradation. The TiO2 component in the prepared fabric increases the adsorption effect compared to initial cotton due to a high specific area of TiO2 nanocrystallites. Long-term irradiation leads to destruction of all virion structures to the point of RNA molecules. In contrast to pristine cotton, no virus RNA is detected using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique after long-term irradiation of photoactive fabric. The results of this study underline the potential of photoactive self-cleaning fabrics for application in air purification systems and personal protective clothes to provide permanent protection of people against harmful chemical and biological pollutants.
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Synthesis of Ce0.1La0.9MnO3 Perovskite for Degradation of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals under Visible Photons. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12101258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The UN Environmental Protection Agency has recognized 4-n-Nonylphenol (NP) and bisphenol A (BPA) as among the most hazardous chemicals, and it is essential to minimize their concentrations in the wastewater stream. These industrial chemicals have been witnessed to cause endocrine disruption. This report describes the straightforward hydrothermal approach adopted to produce Ce0.1La0.9MnO3 (CLMO) perovskite’s structure. Several physiochemical characterization approaches were performed to understand the Ce0.1La0.9MnO3 (CLMO) perovskite crystalline phase, element composition, optical properties, microscopic topography, and molecular oxidation state. Here, applying visible photon irradiation, the photocatalytic capability of these CLMO nanostructures was evaluated for the elimination of NP and BPA contaminants. To optimize the reaction kinetics, the photodegradation of NP and BPA pollutants on CLMO, perovskite was studied as a specification of pH, catalyst dosage, and initial pollutant concentration. Correspondingly, 92% and 94% of NP and BPA pollutants are degraded over CLMO surfaces within 120 and 240 min, respectively. Since NP and BPA pollutants have apparent rate constants of 0.0226 min−1 and 0.0278 min−1, respectively, they can be satisfactorily fitted by pseudo-first-order kinetics. The decomposition of NP and BPA contaminants is further evidenced by performing FT-IR analysis. Owing to its outstanding photocatalytic execution and simplistic separation, these outcomes suggest that CLMO is an intriguing catalyst for the efficacious removal of NP and BPA toxicants from the aqueous phase. This is pertinent for the treatment of endocrine-disrupting substances in bioremediation.
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Photooxidation and Virus Inactivation using TiO2(P25)–SiO2 Coated PET Film. BULLETIN OF CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING & CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.9767/bcrec.17.3.14180.508-519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study chemically modified PET film surface with P25 using silicate as a binder. Different P25–binder ratios were optimized for the catalyst performance. The modified samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Diffuse reflectance UV-vis spectra revealed significant reductions in the band gaps of the P25 solid precursor (3.20 eV) and the surface-modified PET–1.0Si–P25 (2.77 eV) with visible light. Accordingly, under visible light conditions, catalyst activity on the film will occur. Additionally, the film’s performance was evaluated using methylene blue (MB) degradation. Pseudo-first-order-rate constants (min−1), conversion percentages, and rates (µg.mL−1.gcat−1.h−1) were determined. The coated films were evaluated for viral Phi–X 174 inactivation and tested with fluorescence and UV-C light illumination, then log (N/N0) versus t plots (N = [virus] in plaque-forming units [PFUs]/mL) were obtained. The presence of nanosilica in PET showed a high adsorption ability in both MB and Phi–X 174, whereas the best performances with fluorescent light were obtained from PET–1.0Si–P25 and PET–P25–1.0Si–SiO2 equally. A 0.2-log virus reduction was obtained after 3 h at a rate of 4×106 PFU.mL−1.gcat−1.min−1. Additionally, the use of this film for preventing transmission by direct contact with surfaces and via indoor air was considered. Using UV light, the PET–1.0Si–P25 and PET–1.0Si–P25–SiO2 samples produced a 2.5-log inactivation after 6.5 min at a rate of 9.6×106 and 8.9×106 PFU.mL−1.gcat−1.min−1, respectively. Copyright © 2022 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).
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Xochihua Juan JL, Solis Maldonado C, Luna Sánchez RA, Enciso Díaz OJ, Rojas Ronquillo MR, Sandoval-Rangel L, Pineda Aguilar N, Ramos Delgado NA, Martínez-Vargas DX. TiO2 doped with europium (Eu): Synthesis, characterization and catalytic performance on pesticide degradation under solar irradiation. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2021.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hydrophobic cellulose-based and non-woven fabrics coated with mesoporous TiO2 and their virucidal properties under indoor light. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2022. [PMCID: PMC8717712 DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100182] [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] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Antiviral hydrophobic cellulose-based cotton or non-woven fabrics containing mesoporous TiO2 particles were developed for potential use in healthcare and in other contaminated environments. Hydrosols made with the sol-gel method using two different amounts of the Ti precursor were applied to cotton and non-woven fabrics and their virucidal effect on Murine Coronavirus (MHV-3) and Human Adenovirus (HAdV-5) was evaluated under indoor light irradiation. The results show 90% reduction of HAdV-5 and up to 99% of MHV-3 in non-woven fabric, and 90% reduction of MHV-3 and no reduction of HAdV-5 in cotton fabric. The antiviral activity was related to the properties of the TiO2 powders and coatings characterized by BET surface area, DRX, DLS, FTIR, DRS, SEM, TEM and water contact angle. The hydrophobic characteristic of the treated fabrics and the high surface area of the TiO2 particles favor interaction with the virus, especially MHV-3. These results demonstrate that non-woven fabric and cotton, coated with TiO2, can be highly effective in preventing contamination with MHV-3 and HAdV-5 viruses, particularly for applications in healthcare indoor environments.
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Kumar A, Soni V, Singh P, Parwaz Khan AA, Nazim M, Mohapatra S, Saini V, Raizada P, Hussain CM, Shaban M, Marwani HM, Asiri AM. Green aspects of photocatalysts during corona pandemic: a promising role for the deactivation of COVID-19 virus. RSC Adv 2022; 12:13609-13627. [PMID: 35530385 PMCID: PMC9073611 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08981a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The selection of a facile, eco-friendly, and effective methodology is the need of the hour for efficient curing of the COVID-19 virus in air, water, and many food products. Recently, semiconductor-based photocatalytic methodologies have provided promising, green, and sustainable approaches to battle against viral activation via the oxidative capabilities of various photocatalysts with excellent performance under moderate conditions and negligible by-products generation as well. Considering this, recent advances in photocatalysis for combating the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are inclusively highlighted. Starting from the origin to the introduction of the coronavirus, the significant potential of photocatalysis against viral prevention and -disinfection is discussed thoroughly. Various photocatalytic material-based systems including metal-oxides, metal-free and advanced 2D materials (MXenes, MOFs and COFs) are systematically examined to understand the mechanistic insights of virus-disinfection in the human body to fight against COVID-19 disease. Also, a roadmap toward sustainable solutions for ongoing COVID-19 contagion is also presented. Finally, the challenges in this field and future perspectives are comprehensively discussed involving the bottlenecks of current photocatalytic systems along with potential recommendations to deal with upcoming pandemic situations in the future.
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- Abhinandan Kumar
- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology 61 Daehak-ro Gumi-si Gyeongbuk-do 39177 Republic of Korea
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- University School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Dwarka New Delhi 110078 India
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- Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College Kumarhatti Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University Solan Himachal Pradesh 173229 India
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62514 Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 80203 Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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Channei D, Rodsawaeng N, Jannoey P, Khanitchaidecha W, Nakaruk A, Phanichphant S. Coconut Fiber Decorated with Bismuth Vanadate for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:8854-8863. [PMID: 35309448 PMCID: PMC8928342 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c07169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bismuth vanadate/coconut fiber (BiVO4/CF) composites were synthesized by coprecipitation and calcination methods. All catalysts used in this work were prepared by a simple coprecipitation method and fully characterized by means of XRD, SEM-EDS, PL, BET N2 adsorption, zeta potential, and UV-vis DRS. Degradation of indigo carmine (IC) under visible light irradiation was tracked by the UV-vis technique. It was documented that XRD patterns of BiVO4 and BiVO4/CF samples retained the monoclinic structure. From SEM, the CF sheets were visualized, covering the surface of BiVO4 particles. The specific surface area of the synthesized catalysts increased from 1.77 to 24.82 m2/g. The shift of absorption edge to a longer wavelength corresponded to a decrease in band gap energy from 2.3 to 2.2 eV. The photocatalytic degradation rate of the BiVO4/CF composite was five times higher than that of pristine BiVO4. Moreover, the photocatalyst can be separated and recycled with little change after the third times recycling. The improved activity of the composite resulted from the combination of the adsorption performance of the substrate CF and the photocatalytic activity of BiVO4. In addition, the position of the specific mechanism could occur via both the active species of superoxide radical and hydroxyl radical.
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- Duangdao Channei
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan
University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Centre
of Excellence for Innovation and Technology for Water Treatment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan
University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department
of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Centre
of Excellence for Innovation and Technology for Water Treatment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Department
of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Centre
of Excellence for Innovation and Technology for Water Treatment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Department
of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Materials
Science Research Center, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang
Mai 50200, Thailand
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Lyulyukin MN, Kovalevskiy NS, Fedorova EA, Selishchev DS, Kozlov DV. Effect of temperature on the action spectra of pristine and Cu-grafted titania. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2022.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Environmental Fate and Toxicity of Sunscreen-Derived Inorganic Ultraviolet Filters in Aquatic Environments: A Review. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040699. [PMID: 35215026 PMCID: PMC8876643 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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An increasing number of inorganic ultraviolet filters (UVFs), such as nanosized zinc oxide (nZnO) and titanium dioxide (nTiO2), are formulated in sunscreens because of their broad UV spectrum sunlight protection and because they limit skin damage. However, sunscreen-derived inorganic UVFs are considered to be emerging contaminants; in particular, nZnO and nTiO2 UVFs have been shown to undergo absorption and bioaccumulation, release metal ions, and generate reactive oxygen species, which cause negative effects on aquatic organisms. We comprehensively reviewed the current study status of the environmental sources, occurrences, behaviors, and impacts of sunscreen-derived inorganic UVFs in aquatic environments. We find that the associated primary nanoparticle characteristics and coating materials significantly affect the environmental behavior and fate of inorganic UVFs. The consequential ecotoxicological risks and underlying mechanisms are discussed at the individual and trophic transfer levels. Due to their persistence and bioaccumulation, more attention and efforts should be redirected to investigating the sources, fate, and trophic transfer of inorganic UVFs in ecosystems.
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Sosnov EA, Shevkina AY, Malkov AA, Malygin AA. Phase Transitions in the Bulk and on Surfaces of Titanium Dioxide during Heat Treatment. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s003602442201023x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Gulino A, Papanikolaou G, Lanzafame P, Aaliti A, Primerano P, Spitaleri L, Triolo C, Dahrouch Z, Khaskhoussi A, Lo Schiavo S. Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Behavior of SiO 2 @nitrized-TiO 2 Nanocomposites Obtained by a Straightforward Novel Approach. ChemistryOpen 2021; 10:1033-1040. [PMID: 34648236 PMCID: PMC8515923 DOI: 10.1002/open.202100157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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We report on the facile synthesis of SiO2 @nitrized-TiO2 nanocomposite (NST) by calcination of TiO2 xerogel with OctaAmmonium POSS® (N-POSS; POSS=polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes). The as-obtained nanoporous mixed oxide is constituted by uniformly distributed SiO2 and nitrized-TiO2 , where the silica component is present in an amorphous state and TiO2 in an anatase/rutile mixed phase (92.1 % vs. 7.9 %, respectively) with very small anatase crystallites (3.7 nm). The TiO2 lattice is nitrized both at interstitial and substitutional positions. NST features a negatively charged surface with a remarkable surface area (406 m2 g-1 ), endowed with special adsorption capabilities towards cationic dyes. Its photocatalytic behavior was tested by following the degradation of standard aqueous methylene blue and methyl orange solutions under UV and visible light irradiation, according to ISO 10678:2010. For comparison, analogous investigations were carried out on a silica-free N-TiO2 , obtained by using NH4 Cl as nitrogen source.
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- Antonino Gulino
- Department of Chemical SciencesUniversity of Catania, and INSTM UdR of CataniaViale Andrea Doria 695125CataniaItaly
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- Department of ChemicalBiologicalPharmaceutical and Environmental SciencesUniversity of MessinaViale F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 3198166MessinaItaly
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- Department of ChemicalBiologicalPharmaceutical and Environmental SciencesUniversity of MessinaViale F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 3198166MessinaItaly
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- Département de Génie Chimique, Laboratoire Physico-Chimie des Matériaux, Substances Naturelles et EnvironnementFaculté des Sciences et Techniques de TangerAncienne Route de l'Aéroport, Km 10, Ziaten. BP: 416.TangerMaroc
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- Dipartimento di IngegneriaUniversità degli Studi di MessinaContrada Di Dio98166MessinaItaly
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- Department of Chemical SciencesUniversity of Catania, and INSTM UdR of CataniaViale Andrea Doria 695125CataniaItaly
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civiledell'Energia, dell'Ambiente e dei Materiali (DICEAM)Università “Mediterranea”Via Graziella, Loc. Feo di Vito89122Reggio CalabriaItaly
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- Département de Génie Chimique, Laboratoire Physico-Chimie des Matériaux, Substances Naturelles et EnvironnementFaculté des Sciences et Techniques de TangerAncienne Route de l'Aéroport, Km 10, Ziaten. BP: 416.TangerMaroc
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- Dipartimento di IngegneriaUniversità degli Studi di MessinaContrada Di Dio98166MessinaItaly
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- Department of ChemicalBiologicalPharmaceutical and Environmental SciencesUniversity of MessinaViale F. Stagno d'Alcontres, 3198166MessinaItaly
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Poormohammadi A, Bashirian S, Rahmani AR, Azarian G, Mehri F. Are photocatalytic processes effective for removal of airborne viruses from indoor air? A narrative review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:43007-43020. [PMID: 34128162 PMCID: PMC8203310 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14836-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A wide variety of methods have been applied in indoor air to reduce the microbial load and reduce the transmission rate of acute respiratory diseases to personnel in healthcare sittings. In recent months, with the occurrence of COVID-19 pandemic, the role of portable ventilation systems in reducing the load of virus in indoor air has received much attention. The present study delineates a comprehensive up-to-date overview of the available photocatalysis technologies that have been applied for inactivating and removing airborne viruses. The detection methods for identifying viral particles in air and the main mechanisms involving in virus inactivation during photocatalysis are described and discussed. The photocatalytic processes could effectively decrease the load of viruses in indoor air. However, a constant viral model may not be generalizable to other airborne viruses. In photocatalytic processes, temperature and humidity play a distinct role in the inactivation of viruses through changing photocatalytic rate. The main mechanisms for inactivation of airborne viruses in the photocatalytic processes included chemical oxidation by the reactive oxygen species (ROS), the toxicity of metal ions released from metal-containing photocatalysts, and morphological damage of viruses.
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- Ali Poormohammadi
- Center of Excellence for Occupational Health, Research Center for Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Sciences & Technology Research Institute, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Nutrition Health Research Center, Health Sciences & Technology Research Institute, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Nasir AM, Awang N, Hubadillah SK, Jaafar J, Othman MHD, Wan Salleh WN, Ismail AF. A review on the potential of photocatalysis in combatting SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING 2021; 42:102111. [PMID: 35592059 PMCID: PMC8084616 DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Photocatalytic technology offers powerful virus disinfection in wastewater via oxidative capability with minimum harmful by-products generation. This review paper aims to provide state-of-the-art photocatalytic technology in battling transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in wastewater. Prior to that, the advantages and limitations of the existing conventional and advanced oxidation processes for virus disinfection in water systems were thoroughly examined. A wide spectrum of virus degradation by various photocatalysts was then considered to understand the potential mechanism for deactivating this deadly virus. The challenges and future perspectives were comprehensively discussed at the end of this review describing the limitations of current photocatalytic technology and suggesting a realistic outlook on advanced photocatalytic technology as a potential solution in dealing with similar upcoming pandemics. The major finding of this review including discovery of a vision on the possible photocatalytic approaches that have been proven to be outstanding against other viruses and subsequently combatting SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. This review intends to deliver insightful information and discussion on the potential of photocatalysis in battling COVID-19 transmission through wastewater.
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- Atikah Mohd Nasir
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Facilities Maintenance Engineering Section, Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Persiaran Sinaran Ilmu, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750, Johor, Malaysia
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- School of Technology Management and Logistics, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, 06010, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Stability and Kinetics of Silica-Protected Plasmonic Photocatalysts for Gas-Phase Degradation of Total Volatile Organic Compounds. Catal Letters 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-021-03666-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Zhou S, Wang Q, Xu Z, Xu S, Yang P, Deng H, Li B, Dong Y, Han P, Su Y. Antisolvent solvothermal synthesis of MAPbBr 3 nanocrystals for efficient solar photodecomposition of methyl orange. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 595:98-106. [PMID: 33819694 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Exploring high performance photocatalysts is of great importance to relieve the environment pollution issues. In this paper, we introduce a facile antisolvent solvothermal method to synthesize methylammonium lead tribromide perovskite (MAPbBr3) nanocrystals and successfully employ them as efficient photocatalysts. Compared to the room temperature synthesized MAPbBr3 (RT-MAPbBr3), the antisolvent solvothermal synthesized MAPbBr3 (AS-MAPbBr3) has multiple outstanding properties, such as improved crystallinity with lower grain boundary density, enhanced light absorption in visible range, suitable band gap of 2.31 eV and extended photoluminescence (PL) lifetime as long as 2627.82 ns. By taking advantages of the above merits, the AS-MAPbBr3 exhibits efficient photocatalytic performance by decomposition of methyl orange under solar light. A high apparent rate constant of 101.2 × 10-3 is achieved along with excellent cyclability, which significantly outperforms the RT-MAPbBr3 (56.0 × 10-3) and P25 (16.5 × 10-3). The underlying mechanism for MO photocatalytic degradation is deeply explored and proposed. Our present study suggests that the antisolvent solvothermal method can be a promising method to synthesize perovskite nanocrystals, and might also provide some insights in developing a series of high performance perovskite based photocatalysts.
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- Shuang Zhou
- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China.
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- College of New Materials and New Energies, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, China.
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Zhou J, Krishnan N, Jiang Y, Fang RH, Zhang L. Nanotechnology for virus treatment. NANO TODAY 2021; 36:101031. [PMID: 33519948 PMCID: PMC7836394 DOI: 10.1016/j.nantod.2020.101031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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The continued emergence of novel viruses poses a significant threat to global health. Uncontrolled outbreaks can result in pandemics that have the potential to overburden our healthcare and economic systems. While vaccination is a conventional modality that can be employed to promote herd immunity, antiviral vaccines can only be applied prophylactically and do little to help patients who have already contracted viral infections. During the early stages of a disease outbreak when vaccines are unavailable, therapeutic antiviral drugs can be used as a stopgap solution. However, these treatments do not always work against emerging viral strains and can be accompanied by adverse effects that sometimes outweigh the benefits. Nanotechnology has the potential to overcome many of the challenges facing current antiviral therapies. For example, nanodelivery vehicles can be employed to drastically improve the pharmacokinetic profile of antiviral drugs while reducing their systemic toxicity. Other unique nanomaterials can be leveraged for their virucidal or virus-neutralizing properties. In this review, we discuss recent developments in antiviral nanotherapeutics and provide a perspective on the application of nanotechnology to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak and future virus pandemics.
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- Jiarong Zhou
- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, Chemical Engineering Program, and Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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Scalable and stable silica-coated silver nanoparticles, produced by electron beam evaporation and rapid thermal annealing, for plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis. CATAL COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2020.106213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Habibi-Yangjeh A, Asadzadeh-Khaneghah S, Feizpoor S, Rouhi A. Review on heterogeneous photocatalytic disinfection of waterborne, airborne, and foodborne viruses: Can we win against pathogenic viruses? J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 580:503-514. [PMID: 32711201 PMCID: PMC7361121 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 206] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Microbial pathogenic contaminations have world widely represented a serious health hazard to humans. Viruses, as a member of microbial contaminants, seriously threaten human health due to their high environmental resistance, having small sizes, and causing an extensive range of diseases. Therefore, selecting an appropriate technology to remove viral contaminants from the air, water, and foods is of prominent significance. Traditional methods for viral disinfection have not proven to be highly practical and effective because they need high energy resources and operational expenses. In recent years, semiconductor-based photocatalysis has attracted more attention in the field of microorganism inactivation due to its outstanding performance and mild reaction conditions. Therefore, this review primarily concentrates on the recent development in viral inactivation/disinfection by heterogeneous photocatalysts. Moreover, the photocatalytic viral inactivation of waterborne, airborne, and foodborne viruses is discussed. Given the appealing merits of heterogeneous photocatalytic disinfection of viruses, there is no doubt that this technology will be an impressively active research field and a source of comfort and confidence to humans in battling against viruses.
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- Aziz Habibi-Yangjeh
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran; Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Group, Mineral and Drinking Waters Research Group, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of English Language, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
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Nano-based approaches in the development of antiviral agents and vaccines. Life Sci 2020; 265:118761. [PMID: 33189824 PMCID: PMC7658595 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Outbreaks and the rapid transmission of viruses, such as coronaviruses and influenza viruses, are serious threats to human health. A major challenge in combating infectious diseases caused by viruses is the lack of effective methods for prevention and treatment. Nanotechnology has provided a basis for the development of novel antiviral strategies. Owing to their large modifiable surfaces that can be functionalized with multiple molecules to realize sophisticated designs, nanomaterials have been developed as nanodrugs, nanocarriers, and nano-based vaccines to effectively induce sufficient immunologic memory. From this perspective, we introduce various nanomaterials with diverse antiviral mechanisms and summarize how nano-based antiviral agents protect against viral infection at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. We summarize the applications of nanomaterials for defense against emerging viruses by trapping and inactivating viruses and inhibiting viral entry and replication. We also discuss recent progress in nano-based vaccines with a focus on the mechanisms by which nanomaterials contribute to immunogenicity. We further describe how nanotechnology may improve vaccine efficacy by delivering large amounts of antigens to target immune cells and enhancing the immune response by mimicking viral structures and activating dendritic cells. Finally, we provide an overview of future prospects for nano-based antiviral agents and vaccines.
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Curcumin Doped SiO2/TiO2 Nanocomposites for Enhanced Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr (VI) under Visible Light. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10080942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In order to further improve the photocatalytic performance of the SiO2/TiO2 composite under visible light irradiation, curcumin-doped SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposites were synthesized via directly incorporating it into the structure of SiO2/TiO2 during the synthesis using an inexpensive and readily available natural pigment (curcumin) as doping agent. The physicochemical properties of SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposites were characterized in detail by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The results indicate that all SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposites exhibited an anatase phase with a typical mesoporous structure. It was found that the dope of curcumin in the SiO2/TiO2 composite could decrease the crystal size, slightly improve the specific surface areas, significantly enhance the visible light absorption, and effectively narrow the band gap energy from 3.04 to 10(eV). Compared with bare SiO2/TiO2, the curcumin-doped SiO2/TiO2 resulted in enhanced photocatalytic reduction activity for Cr(VI) under visible light irradiation, and the CTS (12) sample with the appropriate content of curcumin of 12 wt % shows the photocatalytic yield reaching 100% within 2.5 hours, which is larger than CT (12) without silica. This could be attributed to the curcumin doping and the synergetic effects of SiO2 and TiO2 in SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposites.
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Fakharian‐Qomi MJ, Sadeghzadeh‐Attar A. Template Based Synthesis of Plasmonic Ag‐modified TiO
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Evolution and RhB Degradation. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202001119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Mohammad Javad Fakharian‐Qomi
- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering University of Kashan, P.O. Box. 87317-53153, Ghotb Ravandi Blvd. Kashan Iran
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering University of Kashan, P.O. Box. 87317-53153, Ghotb Ravandi Blvd. Kashan Iran
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Noorimotlagh Z, Kazeminezhad I, Jaafarzadeh N, Ahmadi M, Ramezani Z. Improved performance of immobilized TiO2 under visible light for the commercial surfactant degradation: Role of carbon doped TiO2 and anatase/rutile ratio. Catal Today 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.08.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Jiang D, Liu Z, Fu L, Yang H. Interfacial Chemical-Bond-Modulated Charge Transfer of Heterostructures for Improving Photocatalytic Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:9872-9880. [PMID: 31994377 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b17183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Interface engineering of heterostructured photocatalysts plays a very important role in the transfer and separation process of interfacial charge carriers, but how to regulate the transfer and separation of photogenerated charge carriers still is a huge challenge at the nanometric interface of heterostructures (HCs). Herein, we demonstrate that interfacial chemical bonds can effectively modulate photogenerated charge transfer in nanoclay-based HCs constructed by natural Kaolinite (Kaol) nanosheets and P25-TiO2. Experimental results and density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirm that stable Al-O-Ti bonds form at the interfaces by interactions of the Al-OH groups of Kaol and (101) surfaces of anatase TiO2. The Al-O-Ti bond strengthens the energy band bending of the space charge region near the interfacial bond and thus provides a fast transfer channel for interfacial photogenerated charge, resulting in the boosted charge transfer and separation ability of Kaol/P25 HCs. The findings reported here provide a deeper insight into modulating interfacial charge transfer by chemical bonds and shed new light on interface engineering of efficient heterostructured photocatalysts for environmental applications.
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- Denghui Jiang
- Centre for Mineral Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering , Central South University , Changsha 410083 , China
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- Department of Physics, Key Lab for Low-Dimensional Structures and Quantum Manipulation (Ministry of Education) , Hunan Normal University , Changsha 410081 , China
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- Centre for Mineral Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering , Central South University , Changsha 410083 , China
- Hunan International Joint Lab of Mineral Materials , Central South University , Changsha 410083 , China
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- Centre for Mineral Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering , Central South University , Changsha 410083 , China
- Hunan International Joint Lab of Mineral Materials , Central South University , Changsha 410083 , China
- Key Lab of Clay Mineral Functional Materials in China Building Materials Industry , Central South University , Changsha 410083 , China
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Lin S, Huang H, Ma T, Zhang Y. Photocatalytic Oxygen Evolution from Water Splitting. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 8:2002458. [PMID: 33437579 PMCID: PMC7788637 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202002458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Photocatalytic water splitting has attracted a lot of attention in recent years, and O2 evolution is the decisive step owing to the complex four-electrons reaction process. Though many studies have been conducted, it is necessary to systematically summarize and introduce the research on photocatalytic O2 evolution, and thus a systematic review is needed. First, the corresponding principles about O2 evolution and some urgently encountered issues based on the fundamentals of photocatalytic water splitting are introduced. Then, several types of classical water oxidation photocatalysts, including TiO2, BiVO4, WO3, α-Fe2O3, and some newly developed ones, such as Sillén-Aurivillius perovskites, porphyrins, metal-organic frameworks, etc., are highlighted in detail, in terms of their crystal structures, synthetic approaches, and morphologies. Third, diverse strategies for O2 evolution activity improvement via enhancing photoabsorption and charge separation are presented, including the cocatalysts loading, heterojunction construction, doping and vacancy formation, and other strategies. Finally, the key challenges and future prospects with regard to photocatalytic O2 evolution are proposed. The purpose of this review is to provide a timely summary and guideline for the future research works for O2 evolution.
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- Sen Lin
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid WastesNational Laboratory of Mineral MaterialsSchool of Materials Science and TechnologyChina University of GeosciencesBeijing100083China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid WastesNational Laboratory of Mineral MaterialsSchool of Materials Science and TechnologyChina University of GeosciencesBeijing100083China
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- Discipline of ChemistryUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid WastesNational Laboratory of Mineral MaterialsSchool of Materials Science and TechnologyChina University of GeosciencesBeijing100083China
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Development of the fumed TiO2 having high content of rutile structure and dispesibility using the dry-type of surface modification and the thermal treatment. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2019.09.011] [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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Al-Attabi R, Rodriguez-Andres J, Schütz JA, Bechelany M, des Ligneris E, Chen X, Kong L, Morsi YS, Dumée LF. Catalytic electrospun nano-composite membranes for virus capture and remediation. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.115806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Facile synthesis and kinetic mechanism of Ag-doped TiO2/SiO2 nanoparticles for phenol degradation under visible light irradiation. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-019-04023-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Rajesh R, Arunkumar P, Putrakumar B, Venkatesan R. Self‐Assembled Uniform Silver Nanoparticles (SAAgNPs) and Their Supported MoO
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- Rajendiran Rajesh
- Department of ChemistryPondicherry University Kalapet, Pondicherry 605014 India
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- Department of Ecology and Environmental SciencesPondicherry University Kalapet, Pondicherry 605014 India
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- Catalysis DivisionIndian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad 500007 India
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Kerry RG, Malik S, Redda YT, Sahoo S, Patra JK, Majhi S. Nano-based approach to combat emerging viral (NIPAH virus) infection. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2019; 18:196-220. [PMID: 30904587 PMCID: PMC7106268 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2019.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Revised: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Emergence of new virus and their heterogeneity are growing at an alarming rate. Sudden outburst of Nipah virus (NiV) has raised serious question about their instant management using conventional medication and diagnostic measures. A coherent strategy with versatility and comprehensive perspective to confront the rising distress could perhaps be effectuated by implementation of nanotechnology. But in concurrent to resourceful and precise execution of nano-based medication, there is an ultimate need of concrete understanding of the NIV pathogenesis. Moreover, to amplify the effectiveness of nano-based approach in a conquest against NiV, a list of developed nanosystem with antiviral activity is also a prerequisite. Therefore the present review provides a meticulous cognizance of cellular and molecular pathogenesis of NiV. Conventional as well several nano-based diagnosis experimentations against viruses have been discussed. Lastly, potential efficacy of different forms of nano-based systems as convenient means to shield mankind against NiV has also been introduced.
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- Rout George Kerry
- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Departmentof Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, Republic of Korea.
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- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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Khan ST, Malik A. Engineered nanomaterials for water decontamination and purification: From lab to products. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 363:295-308. [PMID: 30312926 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.09.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 09/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Clean water is vital for life; it is required not only for drinking but also for the preparation of food and proper hygiene. Unfortunately, more than fifty percent of the world population mainly in China and India face a severe scarcity of water. Around 1.8 billion people inevitably drink water from sources having fecal contamination resulting in the death of about a million children every year. Scientists are developing various economic technologies to decontaminate and purify water. Nanomaterials-based technology offers an economic and effective alternative for water purification and decontamination. As nanomaterials are available globally, have remarkable antimicrobial activity and the ability to effectively remove organic and inorganic pollutants from water. This review discusses the potential role of nanomaterials in the purification of drinking water. As nanomaterials exhibit remarkable antimicrobial and antiparasitic activities against waterborne pathogens and parasites of primary concern like Shigella dysenteriae, Vibrio cholera, and Entamoeba histolytica. Nanomaterials also demonstrate the ability to absorb toxic chemicals like mercury and dyes from polluted water. However, for successful commercialization of the technology, some inherent bottlenecks need to be addressed adequately. These include nanoparticles aggregation, their seepage into drinking water and adverse effects on human health and the environment. Nanocomposites are being developed to overcome these problems and to combine two or more desirable properties for water purification. Widespread and large-scale use of nanomaterials for water purification soon may become a reality. Products containing nanomaterials such as Karofi, Lifestraw, and Tupperware for water purification are already available in the market.
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- Shams Tabrez Khan
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India
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Baek S, Joo SH, Blackwelder P, Toborek M. Effects of coating materials on antibacterial properties of industrial and sunscreen-derived titanium-dioxide nanoparticles on Escherichia coli. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 208:196-206. [PMID: 29870909 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.05.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Revised: 05/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Organic or inorganic stabilizers are often used for coating nanoparticles (NPs) in consumer products. However, upon release of stabilized NPs into the environment, uncertainty exists as to the antimicrobial properties of NPs due to stabilizers and the resultant bioaccumulation in organisms. This study investigates antibacterial effects and subsequent mechanisms of TiO2 NPs on Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the presence and absence of stabilizers (CMC, PVP, and SiO2) commonly used in consumer products. Compared with uncoated TiO2 NPs, the presence of any stabilizers tested in this study increased toxicity of NPs and enhanced growth inhibition in E. coli. While the particle sizes of TiO2 were smaller as the result of coating with PVP or CMC and appeared to contribute to E. coli cell damage, the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was independent of stabilizer type. In fact, coating with PVP and CMC exerted ROS scavenging properties. In contrast, increased ROS production was observed at higher concentrations of TiO2 and upon coating with SiO2. This impact of SiO2 can be related to the formation of a TiOSi chemical bond. The results of the present study emphasize the importance of nanoparticle coating to their anti-bacterial activity and toxicity.
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- Soyoung Baek
- Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, 1251 Memorial Dr. McArthur Engineering Building, Coral Gables, FL 33146-0630, USA
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- Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, 1251 Memorial Dr. McArthur Engineering Building, Coral Gables, FL 33146-0630, USA.
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- Department of Marine Geosciences, University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149-1098, USA; University of Miami Center for Advanced Microscopy (UMCAM), Department of Chemistry, 1301 Memorial Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146-0630, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, University of Miami, 1011 NW 15th Street, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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Wen C, Xu X, Fan Y, Xiao C, Ma C. Pretreatment of water-based seed coating wastewater by combined coagulation and sponge-iron-catalyzed ozonation technology. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 206:238-247. [PMID: 29753286 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.04.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Coagulation-sedimentation combined with sponge iron/ozone (CS-SFe/O3) technology was applied to pretreat water-based seed coating wastewater (WSCW) from pesticide manufacturing. Coagulation with polyferric sulfate at a dosage of 1.5 g L-1 and a pH of 8.0 was effective, with color and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal rates of 96.8 and 83.4%, respectively. SFe/O3 treatment further reduced the organic content in the effluents, especially concerning the degradation of aromatic pollutants, as demonstrated via ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV-vis), excitation-emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence spectrometry, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analyses. The residual color and COD values of the effluent were 581.0 times and 640.0 mg L-1, respectively, under optimal conditions (ozone concentration of 0.48 mg L-1, SFe dosage of 20.0 g L-1, initial pH of 9.0, and reaction time of 30 min). Organic pollutants were also degraded by the high amounts of HO, which may have been generated via the transformation of ozone into HO on the SFe's surface and in the solution. Meanwhile, the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5)/COD ratio of the WSCW increased, which indicates that the biodegradability improved significantly. The amount of iron leached from SFe particles was 4.5 mg L-1, which shows that the SFe catalyst has good stability. The operating cost of the combined CS-SFe/O3 technology was estimated at approximately 2.79 USD t-1. The results of this study suggest that the application of the combined CS-SFe/O3 technology in WSCW pretreatment can be beneficial for removing suspended solids, degrading recalcitrant pollutants, and enhancing biodegradability for the subsequent bioprocessing treatment.
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- Chen Wen
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tianjin 300387, PR China.
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Noorimotlagh Z, Kazeminezhad I, Jaafarzadeh N, Ahmadi M, Ramezani Z, Silva Martinez S. The visible-light photodegradation of nonylphenol in the presence of carbon-doped TiO 2 with rutile/anatase ratio coated on GAC: Effect of parameters and degradation mechanism. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 350:108-120. [PMID: 29459291 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Revised: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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- Zahra Noorimotlagh
- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran; Center for Research on Laser and Plasma, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Environmental Technologies Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.
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Titania/mesoporous silica nanotubes with efficient photocatalytic properties. POLISH JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.2478/pjct-2018-0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ordered nanocrystalline titania-mesoporous silica nanotube structures are synthesized by hydrolysis of the titania precursor inside pours silica shell. Silica coating surrounding carbon nanotubes was further removed by thermal reduction. The proposed method of functionalization silica channels with the titania nanoparticles preclude aggregation of TiO2 nanoparticles. The nanocrystalline silica/titania (mt-SiO2/TiO2) nanotubes were prepared according to the describe method has high specific surface area and possesses excellent photocatalytic properties capable of decomposing phenol and methylene blue in a short time. Since the nanocrystalline TiO2 is produced in the wall of the mesoporous silica tube, phenol or dye molecules can react with TiO2 nanoparticles from both the inside and outside.
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Lee CG, Javed H, Zhang D, Kim JH, Westerhoff P, Li Q, Alvarez PJJ. Porous Electrospun Fibers Embedding TiO 2 for Adsorption and Photocatalytic Degradation of Water Pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:4285-4293. [PMID: 29553243 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b06508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Using a bipolymer system consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), P25-TiO2 was immobilized into thin film mats of porous electrospun fibers. Pores were introduced by dissolving sacrificial PVP to increase surface area and enhance access to TiO2. The highest photocatalytic activity was achieved using a PVDF:PVP weight ratio of 2:1. Methylene blue (MB) was used to visualize contaminant removal, assess the sorption capacity (5.93 ± 0.23 mg/g) and demonstrate stable removal kinetics ( kMB > 0.045 min-1) under UVA irradiation (3.64 × 10-9 einstein/cm2/s) over 10 cycles. Treatment was also accomplished via sequential MB sorption in the dark and subsequent photocatalytic degradation under UVA irradiation, to illustrate that these processes could be uncoupled to overcome limited light penetration. The photocatalytic mat degraded bisphenol A and 17α-ethynylestradiol in secondary wastewater effluent (17 mg TOC/L), and (relative to TiO2 slurry) immobilization of TiO2 in the mat mitigated performance inhibition by co-occurring organics that scavenge oxidation capacity. This significantly lowered the electrical energy-per-order of reaction (EEO) needed to remove such endocrine disruptors in the presence of oxidant scavenging/inhibitory organics. Thus, effective TiO2 immobilization into polymers with affinity toward specific priority pollutants could both increase the efficiency and reduce energy requirements of photocatalytic water treatment.
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- Chang-Gu Lee
- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering , Yale University , New Haven , Connecticut 06511 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment , Arizona State University , Tempe , Arizona 85287 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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- NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Rice University , Houston , Texas 77005 , United States
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Upreti AR, Khadgi N, Li Y. Mechanistic investigation of visible light driven photocatalytic inactivation of E. coli by Ag-AgCl/ZnFe 2O 4. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:9331-9341. [PMID: 29344915 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1225-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this study, photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli was investigated over magnetic nanocomposite Ag-AgCl/ZnFe2O4. The nanocomposite demonstrated efficient photocatalytic activity by complete inactivation of the bacteria within 60 min of visible light irradiation. The anions HPO42- and SO42- were found to play the most important role in the inhibition of photocatalytic inactivation of E. coli. A systematic investigation of mechanism of photocatalytic bacterial inactivation was carried out based on cell membrane injury test, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of bacterial morphology changes, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy of E. coli cells before and after treatment, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity assay, and role of various reactive oxygen species (ROS). The activities of SOD and CAT enzymes were found to decrease due to the ROSs attacks during photocatalytic inactivation. The ROS produced in the photocatalytic disinfection severely altered the bacterial permeability and led to protein fragmentation, release of ions, and generation of protein carbonyl derivatives. The leaked cytoplasmic substances and cell debris were further degraded and, ultimately, mineralized with prolonged photocatalytic treatment.
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- Akhanda Raj Upreti
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development of Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Xikang Road #1, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development of Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Xikang Road #1, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development of Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Xikang Road #1, Nanjing, 210098, People's Republic of China.
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Yaparatne S, Tripp CP, Amirbahman A. Photodegradation of taste and odor compounds in water in the presence of immobilized TiO 2-SiO 2 photocatalysts. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 346:208-217. [PMID: 29275110 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 12/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Disinfection by ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a growing trend in public water treatment systems because of its effectiveness with respect to inactivation of protozoa and other pathogenic microorganisms. However, removal of different classes of organic compounds, including taste and odor compounds in water is not effective with UV irradiation. In this study, a novel TiO2-based immobilized photocatalyst is developed to enhance the UV photodegradation of two of the major taste and odor compounds, 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) and Geosmin (GSM) in water. Evonik (formerly Degussa) P-25 powder-modified TiO2 was immobilized on glass slides using TiO2-SiO2 sol-gel mixture as the binder and calcined at 500 °C. Several catalyst films with different Si amounts were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Photocatalytic degradation of MIB and GSM was investigated by irradiating aqueous solutions under UV-A light (350 nm). Generation of hydroxyl radicals (OH) was also assessed to evaluate the activity of the photocatalyst films. Catalyst films with surface ratios of Ti:Si ≈6 showed similar degradations rates but better robustness compared to immobilized P25 films.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, USA; Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology (LASST), University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, USA.
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Fu W, Li G, Wang Y, Zeng S, Yan Z, Wang J, Xin S, Zhang L, Wu S, Zhang Z. Facile formation of mesoporous structured mixed-phase (anatase/rutile) TiO2 with enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:58-61. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cc05750d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A new mesoporous anatase/rutile TiO2 nanocomposite was synthesized at a lower calcination temperature, and exhibited a higher visible light photocatalytic activity.
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- Weiwei Fu
- Experimental Center
- Shenyang Normal University
- Shenyang 110034
- China
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis & Preparative Chemistry
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- Experimental Center
- Shenyang Normal University
- Shenyang 110034
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis & Preparative Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic Rubber
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Liaoning University
- Shenyang 110036
- P. R. China
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- Experimental Center
- Shenyang Normal University
- Shenyang 110034
- China
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- Experimental Center
- Shenyang Normal University
- Shenyang 110034
- China
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- Experimental Center
- Shenyang Normal University
- Shenyang 110034
- China
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- Experimental Center
- Shenyang Normal University
- Shenyang 110034
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis & Preparative Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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Moradi M, Kalantary RR, Esrafili A, Jafari AJ, Gholami M. Visible light photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli by natural pyrite assisted by oxalate at neutral pH. J Mol Liq 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2017.10.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Solvothermal synthesis of BiOI flower-like microspheres for efficient photocatalytic degradation of BPA under visible light irradiation. CATAL COMMUN 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2017.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Syngouna VI, Chrysikopoulos CV. Inactivation of MS2 bacteriophage by titanium dioxide nanoparticles in the presence of quartz sand with and without ambient light. J Colloid Interface Sci 2017; 497:117-125. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.02.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 02/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Uyguner-Demirel CS, Birben NC, Bekbolet M. Elucidation of background organic matter matrix effect on photocatalytic treatment of contaminants using TiO 2 : A review. Catal Today 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2016.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Biotemplated Mesoporous TiO2/SiO2 Composite Derived from Aquatic Plant Leaves for Efficient Dye Degradation. Catalysts 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/catal7030082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Synergistic Effects of Sm and C Co-Doped Mixed Phase Crystalline TiO₂ for Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity. MATERIALS 2017; 10:ma10020209. [PMID: 28772569 PMCID: PMC5459127 DOI: 10.3390/ma10020209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Mixed phase TiO2 nanoparticles with element doping by Sm and C were prepared via a facile sol-gel procedure. The UV-Vis light-diffuse reflectance spectroscopy analysis showed that the absorption region of co-doped TiO2 was shifted to the visible-light region, which was attributed to incorporation of samarium and carbon into the TiO2 lattice during high-temperature reaction. Samarium effectively decreased the anatase-rutile phase transformation. The grain size can be controlled by Sm doping to achieve a large specific surface area useful for the enhancement of photocatalytic activity. The photocatalytic activities under visible light irradiation were evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB). The degradation rate of MB over the Sm-C co-doped TiO2 sample was the best. Additionally, first-order apparent rate constants increased by about 4.3 times compared to that of commercial Degusssa P25 under the same experimental conditions. Using different types of scavengers, the results indicated that the electrons, holes, and •OH radicals are the main active species for the MB degradation. The high visible-light photocatalytic activity was attributed to low recombination of the photo-generated electrons and holes which originated from the synergistic effect of the co-doped ions and the heterostructure.
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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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Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO2/single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) composites under UV-A irradiation. Sep Purif Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.05.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Jafari H, Afshar S. Improved Photodegradation of Organic Contaminants Using Nano-TiO2 and TiO2 -SiO2 Deposited on Portland Cement Concrete Blocks. Photochem Photobiol 2015; 92:87-101. [PMID: 26648581 DOI: 10.1111/php.12554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles (nano-TiO2 ) and its hybrid with SiO2 (nano-TiO2 -SiO2 ) for degradation of some organic dyes on cementitious materials was studied in this work. Nanohybrid photocatalysts were prepared using an inorganic sol-gel precursor and then characterized using XRD, SEM and UV-Vis. The grain sizes were estimated by Scherrer's equation to be around 10 nm. Then, a thin layer was applied to Portland cement concrete (PCC) blocks by dipping them into nano-TiO2 and nano-TiO2 -SiO2 solution. The efficiency of coated PCC blocks for the photocatalytic decomposition of two dyes, Malachite Green oxalate (MG) and Methylene Blue (MB), was examined under UV and visible irradiation and then monitored by the chemical oxygen demand tests. The results showed that more than 80% and 92% of MG and MB were decomposed under UV-Vis irradiation using blocks coated with nano-TiO2 -SiO2 . TiO2 /PCC and TiO2 -SiO2 /PCC blocks showed a significant ability to oxidize dyes under visible and UV lights and TiO2 -SiO2 /PCC blocks require less time for dye degradation. Based on these results, coated blocks have increased photocatalytic activity which can make them commercially accessible photocatalysts.
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- Hoda Jafari
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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Brame J, Long M, Li Q, Alvarez P. Inhibitory effect of natural organic matter or other background constituents on photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes: Mechanistic model development and validation. WATER RESEARCH 2015; 84:362-371. [PMID: 26302091 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2015.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Revised: 07/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/26/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The ability of reactive oxygen species (ROS) to interact with priority pollutants is crucial for efficient water treatment by photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). However, background compounds in water such as natural organic matter (NOM) can significantly hinder targeted reactions and removal efficiency. This inhibition can be complex, interfering with degradation in solution and at the photocatalyst surface as well as hindering illumination efficiency and ROS production. We developed an analytical model to account for various inhibition mechanisms in catalytic AOPs, including competitive adsorption of inhibitors, scavenging of produced ROS at the surface and in solution, and the inner filtering of the excitation illumination, which combine to decrease ROS-mediated degradation. This model was validated with batch experiments using a variety of ROS producing systems (OH-generating TiO2 photocatalyst and H2O2-UV; (1)O2-generating photosensitive functionalized fullerenes and rose bengal) and inhibitory compounds (NOM, tert-butyl alcohol). Competitive adsorption by NOM and ROS scavenging were the most influential inhibitory mechanisms. Overall, this model enables accurate simulation of photocatalytic AOP performance when one or more inhibitory mechanisms are at work in a wide variety of application scenarios, and underscores the need to consider the effects of background constituents on degradation efficiency.
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- Jonathon Brame
- Rice University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Houston, TX, USA
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai, China
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- Rice University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Houston, TX, USA
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- Rice University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Houston, TX, USA.
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