Network structure-based decorated CPA@CuO hybrid nanocomposite for methyl orange environmental remediation

Natural manganese sand activates sodium hypochlorite to enhance ionic organic contaminants removal: Optimization, modeling, and mechanism

Although sodium hypochlorite acting as an oxidant has been investigated for the role it plays in the degradation of organic contaminants, little attention has been paid to its activation and efficient utilization. In this study, natural manganese sand (NMS) was verified to be effective for activation of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO). Due to the generation of O₂^-, the removal efficiency of ionic organic contaminants in NMS/NaClO system was 1.9-4.1 times higher than that in NMS or NaClO alone. Hence, NMS activated NaClO system performed ~96.6 % contaminants removal efficiency at a wide pH range (pH 5-9). Kinetic modeling yielded that the NMS dosage was more important than NaClO dosage. Long-term stability was observed in the presence of various salts (bicarbonate, sulfate, phosphate, and chloride). Characterization results revealed that electron transfer among NMS, NaClO, and organic contaminants was responsible for NaClO activation. Then NaClO-based Fenton-like process was proposed by tracing the degradation intermediates of methyl orange (MO) and generations of reactive oxygen species in the MO/NMS/NaClO system. This study presents the potential of NMS to activate NaClO and enhance ionic organic contaminants removal from aquatic environments.

Recent Advances in the Removal of Organic Dyes from Aqueous Media with Conducting Polymers, Polyaniline and Polypyrrole, and Their Composites

Water pollution by organic dyes, and its remediation, is an important environmental issue associated with ever-increasing scientific interest. Conducting polymers have recently come to the forefront as advanced agents for removing dye. The present review reports on the progress represented by the literature published in 2020-2022 on the application of conducting polymers and their composites in the removal of dyes from aqueous media. Two composites, incorporating the most important polymers, polyaniline, and polypyrrole, have been used as efficient dye adsorbents or photocatalysts of dye decomposition. The recent application trends are outlined, and future uses also exploiting the electrical and electrochemical properties of conducting polymers are offered.

Role of polyaniline in accomplishing a sustainable environment: recent trends in polyaniline for eradicating hazardous pollutants

Attaining a sustainable environment has become a prime area of research interest, as it is an utmost necessity for a healthy life. Hence, ample studies have been carried out in adopting different processes and utilizing various materials to attain the goal. Herein, we present an exclusive discussion on one such material, i.e., polyaniline (PANI) and its derivatives. Being an intrinsic conducting type, it has grabbed more attention due to its durability in different doped/un-doped states, promptness in structural alteration, and solution processability. This review presents an exhaustive discussion on published reports showing utilization of PANI and its derivative in various forms like pure and composites, for cleaning the environment through adsorption, photodegradation, etc., and the various methods adopted in order to achieve an optimum operating condition to obtain the maximum outcome. In addition to these merits and demerits, various technical challenges faced with materials have been also presented. Therefore, it is expected that this piece of work, presenting the exhaustive discussion on PANI and; its derivatives would help to develop a better understanding of this excellent conducting polymer PANI and provide a state of art on the role of this material for attaining sustainable surroundings for the living beings.