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Boumad S, Cano-Casanova L, Román-Martínez MC, Bouchenafa-Saib N, Lillo-Ródenas MA. Removal of malachite green from water: Comparison of adsorption in a residue-derived AC versus photocatalytic oxidation with TiO 2 and study of the adsorption-photocatalysis synergy. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 250:118510. [PMID: 38387495 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The literature rarely compiles studies devoted to the removal of pollutants in aqueous media comparing adsorption and photocatalytic degradation, and does not pay enough attention to the analysis of combined adsorption-photocatalytic oxidation processes. In the present manuscript, the removal of malachite green (MG) from aqueous solutions has been investigated in three different sustainable scenarios: i) adsorption on activated carbon (AC) derived from a residue, luffa cylindrica, ii) photocatalytic oxidation under simulated solar light using titanium dioxide (TP) and iii) combined adsorption-photocatalytic oxidation using TP-AC (70/30 wt./wt.) under simulated solar light. The study has revealed that in the three scenarios and studied conditions, the total removal of this endocrine-disrupting dye from the solution takes place in the assayed time, 2 h, in some cases just in a few minutes. MG adsorption in the AC is a very fast and efficient removal method. MG photocatalytic oxidation with TP also occurs efficiently, although the oxidized MG is not totally mineralized. MG removal using the TP-AC composite under simulated solar light occurs only slightly faster to the MG adsorption in the AC, being adsorption the dominating MG removal mechanism for TP-AC. Thus, more than 90% of the removed MG with TP-AC under simulated solar light is adsorbed in this carbon-containing composite. The obtained results highlight the interest in adsorption, being the selection of the most suitable removal method dependent on several factors (i.e., the cost of the AC regeneration, for adsorption, or the toxicity of the intermediate oxidation species, for photooxidation). Paying attention to MG photooxidation with TiO2, comparison of two working photodegradation schemes shows that the direct photodegradation of MG from solution, avoiding any initial dark equilibrium period, is more efficient from a time perspective. The use of scavengers has proved that MG photodegradation occurs via an oxidation mechanism dominated by superoxide anion radicals.
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- S Boumad
- MCMA Group, Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Institute (IUMA), University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; Université Blida 1, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique des Interfaces des Matériaux Appliquées à l'Environnement, Faculté de Technologie, B.P. 270 Route de Soumaa, 09000 Blida, Algeria
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- MCMA Group, Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Institute (IUMA), University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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- MCMA Group, Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Institute (IUMA), University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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- Université Blida 1, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique des Interfaces des Matériaux Appliquées à l'Environnement, Faculté de Technologie, B.P. 270 Route de Soumaa, 09000 Blida, Algeria
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- MCMA Group, Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Institute (IUMA), University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain.
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Huang X, Kong L, Chen W, Wang H, Zhang J, Gao Z, Xin Y, Xu W, Zuo Y. Catalytic activation of peracetic acid for pelargonic acid vanillylamide degradation by Co 3O 4 nanoparticles in-situ anchored carbon-coated MXene nanosheets: Performance and mechanism insight. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:1003-1015. [PMID: 38141470 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.160] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Pelargonic acid vanillylamide (PAVA), a capsaicin-type dacryagogue agent utilized for counter-terrorism and riot control, possesses a low stimulus threshold. This characteristic can lead to environmental contamination following its application and may easily result in secondary stimulation to personnel. Cobalt-doped Ti3C2-MXene nanosheets (Co3O4/Ti3C2@C) were synthesized for the purpose of activating peracetic acid (PAA) and degrading PAVA. A carbon layer was coated on the surface of Ti3C2-MXene nanosheets to address the challenge of poor oxygen resistance in MXenes, thus preventing a significant decline in surface reactivity. The BET surface area of Co3O4/Ti3C2@C was expanded to 149.6 m2/g, significantly exceeding that of Ti3C2 (13.0 m2/g) and Co3O4 (56.4 m2/g). With 0.5 mg/mL of Co3O4/Ti3C2@C and 0.35 mM of PAA, 100 mg/L of PAVA was completely degraded within 60 min. The augmented BET surface area and the presence of more active sites confer remarkable PAA activation and catalytic degradation properties toward PAVA. Parameters such as initial pH, PAVA concentration, catalyst dosage, and PAA concentration on PAVA degradation were systematically assessed. Furthermore, the reusability and stability of the nanocomposite were substantiated through recycling tests. Radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance analysis demonstrated the acetylperoxy radical (CH3CO3) as the primary species responsible for PAVA degradation. This research serves as an illustration of the utilization of MXene and transition metal activated PAA in wastewater treatment.
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- Xingqi Huang
- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 102205, China.
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Abd El-Monaem EM, Al Harby N, Batouti ME, Eltaweil AS. Enhanced Redox Cycle of Rod-Shaped MIL-88A/SnFe 2O 4@MXene Sheets for Fenton-like Degradation of Congo Red: Optimization and Mechanism. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:54. [PMID: 38202509 PMCID: PMC10780543 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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This study intended to fabricate a novel Fenton-like catalyst by supporting the rod-like MIL-88A and the magnetic tin ferrite nanoparticles (SnFe2O4) on the MXene sheets (MIL-88A/SnFe2O4@MXene). The well fabrication and determination of the MIL-88A/SnFe2O4@MXene properties were investigated using SEM, XPS, VSM, Zeta potential, XRD, and FTIR tools. The Fenton-like degradation reaction of CR by MIL-88A/SnFe2O4@MXene was thoroughly studied to identify the optimal proportions of the catalyst components, the impact of CR and H2O2 concentrations, as well as the effect of raising the temperature and the pH medium of the catalytic system and the catalyst dosage. Kinetics studies were executed to analyze the decomposition of CR and H2O2 using First-order and Second-order models. Furthermore, the degradation mechanism was proposed based on the scavenging test that proceeded in the presence of chloroform and t-butanol, in addition to the XPS analysis that clarified the participation of the containing metal species: Fe, Sn, and Ti, and the formation of a continual redox cycle. The obtained intermediates during the CR degradation were defined by GC-MS. A recyclability test was performed on MIL-88A/SnFe2O4@MXene during five runs of the Fenton-like degradation of CR molecules. Finally, the novel MIL-88A/SnFe2O4@MXene Fenton-like catalyst could be recommended as a propitious heterogeneous catalyst with a continuous redox cycle and a recyclability merit.
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- Eman M. Abd El-Monaem
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21934, Egypt; (E.M.A.E.-M.); (M.E.B.); (A.S.E.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21934, Egypt; (E.M.A.E.-M.); (M.E.B.); (A.S.E.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21934, Egypt; (E.M.A.E.-M.); (M.E.B.); (A.S.E.)
- Department of Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Sultanate of Oman
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Meng X, Wang L, Wang X, Zhen M, Hu Z, Guo SQ, Shen B. Recent developments and perspectives of MXene-Based heterostructures in photocatalysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139550. [PMID: 37467848 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139550] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Energy crises and environmental degradation are serious in recent years. Inexhaustible solar energy can be used for photocatalytic hydrogen production or CO2 reduction to reduce CO2 emissions. At present, the development of efficient photocatalysts is imminent. MXene as new two-dimensional (2D) layered material, has been used in various fields in recent years. Based on its high conductivity, adjustable band gap structure and sizable specific surface area, the MXene is beneficial to hasten the separation and reduce the combination of photoelectron-hole pairs in photocatalysis. Nevertheless, the re-stacking of layers because of the strong van der Waals force and hydrogen bonding interactions seriously hinder the development of MXene material as photocatalysts. By contrast, the MXene-based heterostructures composed of MXene nanosheets and other materials not only effectively suppress the re-stacking of layers, but also show the superior synergistic effects in photocatalysis. Herein, the recent progress of the MXene-based heterostructures as photocatalysts in energy and environment fields is summarized in this review. Particularly, new synthetic strategies, morphologies, structures, and mechanisms of MXene-based heterostructures are highlighted in hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation. In addition, the structure-activity relationship between the synthesis strategy, components, morphology and structure of MXene-based heterostructures, and their photocatalytic properties are elaborated in detail. Finally, a summary and the perspectives on improving the application study of the heterostructures in photocatalysis are presented.
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- Xinyan Meng
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Clean Energy and Pollution Control, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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Yu Y, Sun H, Lu Q, Sun J, Zhang P, Zeng L, Vasilev K, Zhao Y, Chen Y, Liu P. Spontaneous formation of MXene-oxidized sono/chemo-dynamic sonosensitizer/nanocatalyst for antibacteria and bone-tissue regeneration. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:193. [PMID: 37316836 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01933-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Prolonged and incurable bacterial infections in soft tissue and bone are currently causing large challenges in the clinic. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have been designed to address these issues, but materials with satisfying therapeutic effects are still needed. Herein, CaO2-loaded 2D titanium carbide nanosheets (CaO2-TiOx@Ti3C2, C-T@Ti3C2) were developed. Surprisingly, this nanosheet exhibited sonodynamic ability, in which CaO2 caused the in situ oxidation of Ti3C2 MXene to produce acoustic sensitiser TiO2 on its surface. In addition, this nanosheet displayed chemodynamic features, which promoted a Fenton reaction triggered by self-supplied H2O2. We detected that C-T@Ti3C2 nanosheets increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in response to sonodynamic therapy, which displayed an ideal antibacterial effect. Furthermore, these nanoreactors facilitated the deposition of Ca2+, which promoted osteogenic transformation and enhanced bone quality in osteomyelitis models. Herein, a wound healing model and prosthetic joint infection (PJI) model were established, and the C-T@Ti3C2 nanosheets played a protective role in these models. Taken together, the results indicated that the C-T@Ti3C2 nanosheets function as a multifunctional instrument with sonodynamic features, which might reveal information regarding the treatment of bacterial infections during wound healing.
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- Yang Yu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Basic Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Basic Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Basic Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China
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- The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Yunnan, 650032, People's Republic of China
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, SA, 5042, Australia
- Academic Unit of STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China.
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People's Republic of China.
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Guo J, Wang G, Zou J, Lei Z. DNA controllable peroxidase-like activity of Ti 3C 2 nanosheets for colorimetric detection of microcystin-LR. Anal Bioanal Chem 2023:10.1007/s00216-023-04745-0. [PMID: 37198360 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-04745-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The peroxidase-like activity of Ti3C2 nanosheets (Ti3C2 NSs) was evaluated by catalytic oxidation of colorless o-phenylenediamine (OPD) into orange-yellow 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP) with the aid of H2O2. The catalytic behavior followed the typical Michaelis-Menten kinetics. Systematic studies about the catalytic activity of Ti3C2 NSs including cytochrome C (Cyt C) electron transfer experiments, radical capture experiments, and fluorescence analysis were conducted, revealing that the catalytic mechanism of Ti3C2 NSs was attributed to nanozyme-accelerated electron transfer between substrates and nanozyme-promoted generation of active species (superoxide anion free radical (·O2-) and holes (h+)). Single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) inhibited the peroxidase-like activity of Ti3C2 NSs, and the reduced catalytic activity was ascribed to DNA-hindered substrate accessibility to nanozyme surface. Based on the DNA controllable peroxidase-mimicking activity of Ti3C2 NSs, taking microcystin-LR (MC-LR) aptamer as an example, a label-free colorimetric aptasensor was proposed for the sensitive detection of MC-LR. The colorimetric aptasensor showed a wide linear range (0.01-60 ng mL-1), low limit of detection (6.5 pg mL-1), and high selectivity. The practicality of the colorimetric aptasensor was demonstrated by detecting different levels of MC-LR in spiked real water samples; satisfactory recoveries (97.2-102.1%) and low relative standard deviations (1.16-3.72%) were obtained.
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- Jingfang Guo
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, People's Republic of China.
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Jin P, Tan W, Li X, Fan J, Li K. Methyl orange as a novel colorimetric iodide indicator with in situ generation of H2O2 by etching uncoated Ag-Ti3C2 nanohybrids. Talanta 2023; 260:124619. [PMID: 37149939 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124619] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Iodine intake remains a major public health concern, as both iodine excess and deficiency are related to adverse effects on health. Therefore, developing simple and economical methods to detect I- is still in great demand. Herein, we constructed a visual I- sensing platform based on the uncoated Ag-Ti3C2 nanohybrids using methyl orange (MO) as a colorimetric indicator. Plasmonic nanostructures are frequently employed in colorimetric analysis, but uncoated Ag nanoparticles (NPs) are unstable because their surface energies are usually high. Considering that Ag NPs can be etched by I- via forming Ag-I bond, we introduce Ag-Ti3C2 nanohybrids because uncoated Ag NPs with immaculate surfaces are more conducive to binding with I- and being etched. Dissolved O2 molecules adsorbed on Ti3+ of Ti3C2 MXenes enable the in situ generation of H2O2 by iodine-etching of uncoated Ag-Ti3C2 nanohybrids. ∙OH radicals promote the degradation of MO through a self-driven Fenton-like process, exhibiting the color variation from orange to transparent. Under optimal conditions, the absorbance of MO at 465 nm decreases linearly with the concentration of I- in the range of 0.5-300 μM, with a limit of detection as low as 0.31 μM. This work opens the feasibility of iodine-etching of Ag in developing novel probes for facile colorimetric determination of I-.
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- Peng Jin
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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Zhang J, Wei X, Zhang Z, Yuan C, Huo T, Niu F, Lin X, Liu C, Li H, Chen Z. Magnetic chitosan/TiO 2 composite for vanadium(v) adsorption simultaneously being transformed to an enhanced natural photocatalyst for the degradation of rhodamine B. RSC Adv 2023; 13:7392-7401. [PMID: 36895774 PMCID: PMC9989847 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00492a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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A magnetic chitosan/TiO2 composite material (MCT) was developed. MCT was successfully synthesized by a one-pot method using chitosan, TiO2, and Fe3O4. The absorption equilibrium time of MCT was 40 min in absorbing vanadium(v), the optimal adsorption pH was 4, and the maximum adsorption capacity of vanadium(v) was 117.1 mg g-1. The spent MCT was applied to photocatalytic reactions for reutilization. The decolorization rates for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) by new and spent MCT were 86.4% and 94.3%, respectively. The new and spent MCT exhibited absorption bands at 397 and 455 nm, respectively, which showed that the spent MCT was red-shifted to the cyan light region. These results indicated that the forbidden band widths of the new and spent MCT were about 3.12 and 2.72 eV, respectively. The mechanism of the degradation reaction showed that the hydroxyl radicals as oxidants in the spent MCT mediated the photocatalytic degradation of RhB. In addition, the superoxide anion radical formation of hydroxyl radicals was the main reaction, and the hole generation of hydroxyl radicals was the subordinate reaction. The N-de-ethylated intermediates and organic acids were monitored by MS and HPLC.
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- Jun Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Lanzhou 730000 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology Lanzhou 730050 Gansu China
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Wang C, Ye J, Liang L, Cui X, Kong L, Li N, Cheng Z, Peng W, Yan B, Chen G. Application of MXene-based materials in Fenton-like systems for organic wastewater treatment: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 862:160539. [PMID: 36464059 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Recently, Fenton-like systems have been widely explored and applied for the removal of organic matter from wastewater. Two-dimensional (2D) MXene-based materials exhibit excellent adsorption and catalysis capacity for organic pollutants removal, which has been reported widely. However, there is no summary on the application of MXene-based materials in Fenton-like systems for organic matter removal. In this review, four types of MXene-based materials were introduced, including 2D MXene, MXene/Metal complex, MXene/Metal oxide complex, and MXene/3D carbon material complex. In addition, the Fenton-like system usually consists of adsorption and degradation processes. The oxidation process might contain hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) or persulfate (PS) oxidants. This review summarizes the performance and mechanisms of organic pollutants adsorption and oxidants activation by MXene-based materials systematically. Finally, the existing problems and future research directions of MXene-based materials are proposed in Fenton-like wastewater treatment systems.
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- Chuanbin Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University, Shenzhen 518071, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University/Tianjin Key Lab of Biomass/Wastes Utilization, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, PR China; School of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa 850012, PR China.
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Sanga P, Wang J, Li X, Chen J, Qiu H. Effective Removal of Sulfonamides Using Recyclable MXene-Decorated Bismuth Ferrite Nanocomposites Prepared via Hydrothermal Method. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041541. [PMID: 36838529 PMCID: PMC9962683 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Developing a simple and efficient method for removing organic micropollutants from aqueous systems is crucial. The present study describes the preparation and application, for the first time, of novel MXene-decorated bismuth ferrite nanocomposites (BiFeO3/MXene) for the removal of six sulfonamides including sulfadiazine (SDZ), sulfathiazole (STZ), sulfamerazine (SMZ), sulfamethazine (SMTZ), sulfamethoxazole (SMXZ) and sulfisoxazole (SXZ). The properties of BiFeO3/MXene are enhanced by the presence of BiFeO3 nanoparticles, which provide a large surface area to facilitate the removal of sulfonamides. More importantly, BiFeO3/MXene composites demonstrated remarkable sulfonamide adsorption capabilities compared to pristine MXene, which is due to the synergistic effect between BiFeO3 and MXene. The kinetics and isotherm models of sulfonamide adsorption on BiFeO3/MXene are consistent with a pseudo-second-order kinetics and Langmuir model. BiFeO3/MXene had appreciable reusability after five adsorption-desorption cycles. Furthermore, BiFeO3/MXene is stable and retains its original properties upon desorption. The present work provides an effective method for eliminating sulfonamides from water by exploiting the excellent texture properties of BiFeO3/MXene.
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- Pascaline Sanga
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources and Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Solangi NH, Karri RR, Mazari SA, Mubarak NM, Jatoi AS, Malafaia G, Azad AK. MXene as emerging material for photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Khosla A, Sonu, Awan HTA, Singh K, Gaurav, Walvekar R, Zhao Z, Kaushik A, Khalid M, Chaudhary V. Emergence of MXene and MXene-Polymer Hybrid Membranes as Future- Environmental Remediation Strategies. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2203527. [PMID: 36316226 PMCID: PMC9798995 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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The continuous deterioration of the environment due to extensive industrialization and urbanization has raised the requirement to devise high-performance environmental remediation technologies. Membrane technologies, primarily based on conventional polymers, are the most commercialized air, water, solid, and radiation-based environmental remediation strategies. Low stability at high temperatures, swelling in organic contaminants, and poor selectivity are the fundamental issues associated with polymeric membranes restricting their scalable viability. Polymer-metal-carbides and nitrides (MXenes) hybrid membranes possess remarkable physicochemical attributes, including strong mechanical endurance, high mechanical flexibility, superior adsorptive behavior, and selective permeability, due to multi-interactions between polymers and MXene's surface functionalities. This review articulates the state-of-the-art MXene-polymer hybrid membranes, emphasizing its fabrication routes, enhanced physicochemical properties, and improved adsorptive behavior. It comprehensively summarizes the utilization of MXene-polymer hybrid membranes for environmental remediation applications, including water purification, desalination, ion-separation, gas separation and detection, containment adsorption, and electromagnetic and nuclear radiation shielding. Furthermore, the review highlights the associated bottlenecks of MXene-Polymer hybrid-membranes and its possible alternate solutions to meet industrial requirements. Discussed are opportunities and prospects related to MXene-polymer membrane to devise intelligent and next-generation environmental remediation strategies with the integration of modern age technologies of internet-of-things, artificial intelligence, machine-learning, 5G-communication and cloud-computing are elucidated.
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- Ajit Khosla
- Department of Applied ChemistrySchool of Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyXidian UniversityXi'an710126P. R. China
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- School Advanced of Chemical SciencesShoolini University of Biotechnology and Management SciencesBajholSolanHP173212India
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- Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG)School of Engineering and TechnologySunway UniversityNo. 5Jalan UniversityBandar SunwayPetaling JayaSelangor47500Malaysia
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- School of Physics and Material scienceShoolini University of Biotechnology and Management SciencesBajholSolanHP173212India
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- Department of BotanyRamjas CollegeUniversity of DelhiDelhi110007India
- SUMAN Laboratory (SUstainable Materials and Advanced Nanotechnology Lab)University of DelhiNew Delhi110072India
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringSchool of New Energy and Chemical EngineeringXiamen University MalaysiaJalan Sunsuria, Bandar SunsuriaSepangSelangor43900Malaysia
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- Department of Applied ChemistrySchool of Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyXidian UniversityXi'an710126P. R. China
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- NanoBioTech LaboratoryHealth System EngineeringDepartment of Environmental EngineeringFlorida Polytechnic UniversityLakelandFL33805USA
- School of EngineeringUniversity of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)DehradunUttarakhand248007India
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- Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG)School of Engineering and TechnologySunway UniversityNo. 5Jalan UniversityBandar SunwayPetaling JayaSelangor47500Malaysia
- Sunway Materials Smart Science and Engineering (SMS2E) Research ClusterSunway UniversityNo. 5Jalan UniversitiBandar SunwayPetaling JayaSelangor47500Malaysia
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- Research Cell and Department of PhysicsBhagini Nivedita CollegeUniversity of DelhiNew DelhiIndia
- SUMAN Laboratory (SUstainable Materials and Advanced Nanotechnology Lab)University of DelhiNew Delhi110072India
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Li C, Kan C, Meng X, Liu M, Shang Q, Yang Y, Wang Y, Cui X. Self-Assembly 2D Ti 3C 2/g-C 3N 4 MXene Heterojunction for Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline in Visible Wavelength Range. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4015. [PMID: 36432301 PMCID: PMC9699115 DOI: 10.3390/nano12224015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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An ultrathin 2D Ti3C2/g-C3N4 MXene (2D-TC/CN) heterojunction was synthesized, using a facile self-assembly method; the perfect microscopic-morphology and the lattice structure presented in the sample with a 2 wt% content of Ti3C2 were observed by the field-emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The optimized sample (2-TC/CN) exhibited excellent performance in degrading the tetracycline (TC), and the degradation rate reached 93.93% in the conditions of 20 mg/L, 50 mL of tetracycline within 60 min. Except for the increased specific-surface area, investigated by UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS) and X-ray photoelectron microscopy (XPS) valence spectra, the significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity of the 2-TC/CN could also be ascribed to the formation of Ti-N bonds between Ti3C2 and g-C3N4 nanosheets, which reduced the width of the band gap through adjusting the position of the valence band, thus resulting in the broadened light-absorption. Furthermore, the facilitated electron transmission was also proved by time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), which is effective in improving the quantum efficiency of photo-generated electrons. In addition, the resulting radical-capture experiment suggested that superoxide radicals have the greatest influence on photodegradation performance, with the photodegradation rate of TC reducing from 93.16% to 32.08% after the capture of superoxide radicals, which can be attributed to the production of superoxide radicals only, by the 2-TC/CN composites with a high conduction-band value (-0.62 eV). These facilely designed 2D Ti3C2/g-C3N4 composites possess great application potential for the photodegradation of tetracycline and other antibiotics.
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Kim DH, Bae J, Heo JH, Park CH, Kim EB, Lee JH. Nanoparticles as Next-Generation Tooth-Whitening Agents: Progress and Perspectives. ACS NANO 2022; 16:10042-10065. [PMID: 35704786 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c01412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Whitening agents, such as hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, are currently used in clinical applications for dental esthetic and dental care. However, the free radicals generated by whitening agents cause pathological damage; therefore, their safety issues remain controversial. Furthermore, whitening agents are known to be unstable and short-lived. Since 2001, nanoparticles (NPs) have been researched for use in tooth whitening. Importantly, nanoparticles not only function as abrasives but also release reactive oxygen species and help remineralization. This review outlines the historical development of several NPs based on their whitening effects and side effects. NPs can be categorized into metals or metal oxides, ceramic particles, graphene oxide, and piezoelectric particles. Moreover, the status quo and future prospects are discussed, and recent progress in the development of NPs and their applications in various fields requiring tooth whitening is examined. This review promotes the research and development of next-generation NPs for use in tooth whitening.
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- Dai-Hwan Kim
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials Technology Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials Technology Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Meng J, Luo J, Wang H, Quan Y, Li J, Sun X. Silver-decorated MXene nanosheets as a radical initiator for polymerization and multifunctional hydrogels. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:6821-6824. [PMID: 35615963 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc00504b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Silver nanoparticle-decorated multilayered titanium carbide MXene (Ag/Ti3C2Tx) itself is capable of initiating the polymerization of a variety of acrylic monomers, due to it being able to generate hydroxyl radicals via the pseudo-Fenton reaction. Furthermore, double-network hydrogel Ag/Ti3C2Tx@gelatin/PAAm is synthesized by a one-pot procedure and displays a good near-infrared light-triggered shape-memory performance.
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- Jianqiang Meng
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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N-Rich Doped Anatase TiO2 with Smart Defect Engineering as Efficient Photocatalysts for Acetaldehyde Degradation. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12091564. [PMID: 35564273 PMCID: PMC9105496 DOI: 10.3390/nano12091564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Nitrogen (N) doping is an effective strategy for improving the solar-driven photocatalytic performance of anatase TiO2, but controllable methods for nitrogen-rich doping and associated defect engineering are highly desired. In this work, N-rich doped anatase TiO2 nanoparticles (4.2 at%) were successfully prepared via high-temperature nitridation based on thermally stable H3PO4-modified TiO2. Subsequently, the associated deep-energy-level defects such as oxygen vacancies and Ti3+ were successfully healed by smart photo-Fenton oxidation treatment. Under visible-light irradiation, the healed N-doped TiO2 exhibited a ~2-times higher activity of gas-phase acetaldehyde degradation than the non-treated one and even better than standard P25 TiO2 under UV-visible-light irradiation. The exceptional performance is attributed to the extended spectral response range from N-rich doping, the enhanced charge separation from hole capturing by N-doped species, and the healed defect levels with the proper thermodynamic ability for facilitating O2 reduction, depending on the results of ∙O2− radicals and defect measurement by electron spin resonance, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atmosphere-controlled surface photovoltage spectra, etc. This work provides an easy and efficient strategy for the preparation of high-performance solar-driven TiO2 photocatalysts.
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Thirunavukkarasu GK, Gowrisankaran S, Caplovicova M, Satrapinskyy L, Gregor M, Lavrikova A, Gregus J, Halko R, Plesch G, Motola M, Monfort O. Contribution of photocatalytic and Fenton-based processes in nanotwin structured anodic TiO 2 nanotube layers modified by Ce and V. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:10763-10772. [PMID: 35503460 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt00829g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In the present work, nanotwin structured TiO2 nanotube (TNT) layers are prepared by the electrochemical anodization technique to form the anatase phase and by surface modification via spin-coating of Ce and V precursors to form Ce-TNT and V-TNT, respectively. The surface and cross-sectional images by SEM revealed that the nanotubes have an average diameter of ∼130 nm and a length of ∼14 μm. In addition, the TEM images revealed the nanotwin structures of the nanotubes, especially the anatase (001) and (112) twin surfaces, that increase the transport of photogenerated charges. The photoinduced degradation of caffeine (CAF) by TNT, Ce-TNT, and V-TNT led to a degradation extent of 16%, 26% and 33%, respectively, whereas it increased to 26%, 38%, and 46% in the presence of H2O2, owing to the involvement of Fenton-based processes (in addition to photocatalysis). The effect of the Fenton-based processes accounts for about 10% of the total degradation extent of CAF. Finally, the mechanism of the photoinduced degradation of CAF was investigated. The main oxidative species were the hydroxyl radicals, and the better efficiency of V-TNT over Ce-TNT and TNT was ascribed to its negative surface, thus improving the interactions with CAF.
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- Guru Karthikeyan Thirunavukkarasu
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- STU Center for Nanodiagnostics, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Vazovova 5, 812 43 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Mathematics Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mlynska Dolina, 842 48 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Mathematics Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mlynska Dolina, 842 48 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Division of Environmental Physics, Faculty of Mathematics Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mlynska Dolina, 842 48 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Mathematics Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mlynska Dolina, 842 48 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Cao F, Zhang Y, Wang H, Khan K, Tareen AK, Qian W, Zhang H, Ågren H. Recent Advances in Oxidation Stable Chemistry of 2D MXenes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107554. [PMID: 34816509 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As an emerging star of 2D nanomaterials, 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides, named MXenes, present a large potential in various research areas owing to their intrinsic multilayer structure and intriguing physico-chemical properties. However, the fabrication and application of functional MXene-based devices still remain challenging as they are prone to oxidative degradation under ambient environment. Within this review, the preparation methods of MXenes focusing on the recent investigations on their thermal structure-stability relationships in inert, oxidizing, and aqueous environments are systematically introduced. Moreover, the key factors that affect the oxidation of MXenes, such as, atmosphere, temperature, composition, microstructure, and aqueous environment, are reviewed. Based on different scenarios, strategies for avoiding or delaying the oxidation of MXenes are proposed to encourage the utilization of MXenes in complicated environments, especially at high temperature. Furthermore, the chemistry of MXene-derived oxides is analyzed, which can offer perspectives on the further design and fabrication of novel 2D composites with the unique structures of MXenes being preserved.
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- Fangcheng Cao
- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, College of Phyiscs and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, College of Phyiscs and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, College of Phyiscs and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, Uppsala, SE-751 20, Sweden
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Two-dimensional compounds with nanostructural features are attracting attention from researchers worldwide. Their multitude of applications in various fields and vast potential for future technology advancements are successively increasing the research progress. Wastewater treatment and preventing dangerous substances from entering the environment have become important aspects due to the increasing environmental awareness, and increasing consumer demands have resulted in the appearance of new, often nonbiodegradable compounds. In this review, we focus on using the most promising 2D materials, such as MXenes, Bi2WO6, and MOFs, as catalysts in the modification of the Fenton process to degrade nonbiodegradable compounds. We analyze the efficiency of the process, its toxicity, previous environmental applications, and the stability and reusability of the catalyst. We also discuss the catalyst’s mechanisms of action. Collectively, this work provides insight into the possibility of implementing 2D material-based catalysts for industrial and urban wastewater treatment.
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Ibrahim Y, Meslam M, Eid K, Salah B, Abdullah AM, Ozoemena KI, Elzatahry A, Sharaf MA, Sillanpää M. A review of MXenes as emergent materials for dye removal from wastewater. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Saravanan P, Rajeswari S, Kumar JA, Rajasimman M, Rajamohan N. Bibliometric analysis and recent trends on MXene research - A comprehensive review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131873. [PMID: 34411934 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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MXene, identified as a high performance material with superior properties, has gained significant importance in the field of applications including energy storage, photo catalysis, sensing of components and environmental pollution control. This review article is a comprehensive study on scientometric review on the research studies involving MXene and its derivatives for various applications. The aim of this study is to identify the areas of priority focused during the study period (2012-2020) and evaluate the impact of the studies in terms of different parameters. Using the suitable key words, a total of 3332 documents are identified and screened with respect to yearly count of literature, type of literature, language of publication, authors, Web of science (WoS) categories, most cited literature, author contribution, name of the affiliated institution, country of author affiliation, journals and key words. In addition, collaboration behavior and citation network are reviewed using the mapping tool. The total local citation score (TLCS) and total global citation score (TGCS) are evaluated. Based on the review data, the developments in the field of MXene applications are presented with more focus on sensing applications and photocatalysis. The top two contributing countries in the chosen field of MXene research are China and USA. Based on the number of documents published, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and Journal of Materials Chemistry "A" are identified as the best two journals.
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- Panchamoorthy Saravanan
- Department of Petrochemical Technology, UCE - BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Library, UCE - BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Chennai, India
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- Chemical Engineering Section, Faculty of Engineering, Sohar University, Sohar, Oman.
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Li Z, Li J, Tan J, Jiang M, Fu S, Zhang T, Wang X. In situ synthesis of novel peroxo-functionalized Ti 3C 2T x adsorbent for aqueous pollutants removal: Role of oxygen-containing terminal groups. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131801. [PMID: 34371352 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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A novel peroxo-functionalized Ti3C2Tx adsorbent with abundant surface termination groups was facilely prepared in situ to remove aqueous anionic and cationic dyes. The adsorption behavior of methylene blue on peroxo-functionalized Ti3C2Tx was systematically investigated by adsorption kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics. Compared with Ti3C2Tx, the adsorption capacities of peroxo-functionalized Ti3C2Tx for cationic dyes methylene blue (558.0 mg g-1), rhodamine B (524.6 mg g-1) and anionic dyes methyl orange (292.6 mg g-1), congo red (258.2 mg g-1) were increased at room temperature without adjustment of pH, background ions and humic acid, etc of the contaminant solution by 7.9, 5.3, 5.9 and 4.6 times, respectively. In addition, peroxo-functionalized Ti3C2Tx could well tolerate the effects of pH, ionic strength, and humic acid. As revealed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, the adsorption mechanism of peroxo-functionalized Ti3C2Tx for anionic and cationic dyes was mainly attributed to the electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding interaction, and noncovalent surface-π attraction interaction. This study demonstrates a facile modification strategy for Ti3C2Tx adsorbent materials and aims to provide insights for the development of excellent Ti3C2Tx-based adsorbent materials.
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- Zhifeng Li
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China; Beijing Engineering Research Center of Environmental Material for Water Purification, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Sharma RK, Kaushik B, Yadav S, Rana P, Rana P, Solanki K, Rawat D. Ingeniously designed Silica nanostructures as an exceptional support: Opportunities, potential challenges and future prospects for viable degradation of pesticides. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 301:113821. [PMID: 34731966 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Despite significant advancements in modern agricultural practices, efficient handling of pesticides is a must as they are continuously defiling our terrestrial as well as aquatic life. During the last couple of decades, substantial efforts by various research groups have been devoted to find innovative solutions to remove pesticides from our environment in a greener way. In this regard, functionalized silica nanoparticles (NPs) have gained considerable attention of scientific community due to their notable properties such as amenable design, large surface area as well as fine-tunable and uniform pore structures which make them an ideal material for pesticides removal. The present review aims to proffer current scientific progress attained by silica-based nanostructures as an excellent material for effective removal of noxious agrochemicals. Further, a brief discussion on the synthetic strategies as well as intrinsic benefits associated with different morphologies of silica have also been highlighted in this article. It also summarizes the recent reports on silica assisted degradation of pesticides via enzymatic, chemical as well as advanced oxidation protocols. Additionally, it presents a critical analysis of different support materials for decontamination of our ecosystem. The review concludes with potential challenges, their possible solutions along with key knowledge gaps and future research directions for successful deployment of silica supported materials in degradation of pesticides at commercial scale.
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- Rakesh Kumar Sharma
- Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India.
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
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- Green Chemistry Network Centre, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Miranda House College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
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Advancements in Solar Desalination of Seawater by Various Ti3C2 MXene Based Morphologies for Freshwater Generation: A Review. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11121435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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For a few years, we have been witnessing ubiquitous fresh and drinking water scarcity in various countries. To mitigate these problematic situations, many countries relied on non-conventional freshwater generation technologies through solar desalination of seawater. In this manner, we excel the ability of new class 2D Ti3C2 MXenes as a photothermal material (solar absorber) for freshwater generation via the solar desalination technique. In this review, the air–water interfacial interaction is highlighted for improving the evaporation efficiency. To provide the dependence of the desalination efficiency on the microstructure of the solar absorbers, we summarized various forms of 2D Ti3C2 MXenes (aerosol, films, foam, hydrogel, membrane, monolith and porous structure) and their characteristics. These microstructures prevailed ultrahigh photoconversion efficiency. In this aspect, we further explained key features such as light absorption, reflection, multiple internal reflection, hydrophilicity, lower thermal conduction, light-to-heat generation, and salt rejection for achieving efficient desalination output throughout the visible and broadband region. Specifically, we targeted to explore the self-floating and salt rejection nature of various state-of-the-art 2D Ti3C2 MXene structures. Further, we highlighted the long-term stability. Among the above morphologies, Ti3C2 MXene in the form of a membrane is believed to be a promising morphology which effectively desalinates seawater into freshwater. Finally, we highlighted the challenges and future perspectives, which can pave a potential path for advancing the sustainable solar desalination of seawater into freshwater.
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Im JK, Sohn EJ, Kim S, Jang M, Son A, Zoh KD, Yoon Y. Review of MXene-based nanocomposites for photocatalysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 270:129478. [PMID: 33418219 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Since multilayered MXenes (Ti3C2Tx, a new family of two-dimensional materials) were initially introduced by researchers at Drexel University in 2011, various MXene-based nanocomposites have received increased attention as photocatalysts owing to their exceptional properties (e.g., rich surface chemistry, adjustable bandgap structures, high electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, thermal stability, and large specific surface area). Therefore, we present a comprehensive review of recent studies on fabrication methods for MXene-based photocatalysts and photocatalytic performance for contaminant degradation, CO2 reduction, H2 evolution, and N2 fixation with various MXene-based nanocomposites. In addition, this review briefly discusses the stability of MXene-based nanophotocatalysts, current limitations, and future research needs, along with the various corresponding challenges, in an effort to reveal the unique properties of MXene-based nanocomposites.
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- Jong Kwon Im
- National Institute of Environmental Research, Han River Environment Research Center, 42, Dumulmeori-gil 68beon-gil, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, 12585, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, 151-742, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, 300 Main Street, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-Ro, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, 151-742, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, 300 Main Street, SC, 29208, USA.
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Lu S, Meng G, Wang C, Chen H. Photocatalytic inactivation of airborne bacteria in a polyurethane foam reactor loaded with a hybrid of MXene and anatase TiO 2 exposing {0 0 1} facets. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2021; 404:126526. [PMID: 32834761 PMCID: PMC7403034 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.126526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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A hybrid of TiO2 exposing {0 0 1} facets and monolayer Ti3C2Tx nanosheet (MXene) was synthesized, characterized and used as a photocatalyst in this study. The introduction of MXene (3.4 wt%) helped to reduce the recombination of photo-induced electrons and holes, and thus enhanced the photocatalytic activity by 30%. A continuous flow-through reactor loaded with the as-prepared photocatalyst coated onto polyurethane foam was developed to inactivate airborne bacteria. The photocatalytic inactivation efficiency of airborne Escherichia coli (E. coli) achieved 3.4 lg order under ultraviolet (UV) irradiation at 254 (UV254), which was superior to that using UV254-only treatment with 2.5 lg order under the same operating condition (95% relative humidity and retention time of 4.27 s). The effect of humidity and bacteria species on inactivation performance was also investigated. The thick cell membrane could protect bacteria from photocatalytic oxidation while high humidity increased the photocatalytic inactivation efficiency by generating more reactive oxygen species. The phenomena of photo reactivation and dark repair of airborne E. coli using UV254-only treatment was observed. However, no reactivation occurred after UV photocatalytic inactivation, and even a continuous decline under visible light. These results suggested a different inactivation mechanism between UV irradiation and UV photocatalysis that the former inactivated bacteria by damaging their DNA, whereas photocatalysis physically damaged their cell structure.
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- Siyi Lu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
- Tianjin Key Lab of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
- Tianjin Key Lab of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
- Tianjin Key Lab of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
- Tianjin Key Lab of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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Alkanad K, Hezam A, Sujay Shekar GC, Drmosh QA, Amrutha Kala AL, AL-Gunaid MQA, Lokanath NK. Magnetic recyclable α-Fe 2O 3–Fe 3O 4/Co 3O 4–CoO nanocomposite with a dual Z-scheme charge transfer pathway for quick photo-Fenton degradation of organic pollutants. Catal Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cy02280b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A novel α-Fe2O3–Fe3O4/Co3O4–CoO nanocomposite was developed, integrating multiple degradation pathways. The Z-scheme configuration and oxygen vacancies contributes to in situ H2O2 formation and simultaneous reactivation showing excellent performance.
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- Khaled Alkanad
- Department of Studies in Physics
- University of Mysore
- Mysuru 570 006
- India
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- Center of Materials Science and Technology
- University of Mysore
- Mysuru 570006
- India
- Department of Physics
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology and Physics Department
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
- Dhahran 31261
- Saudi Arabia
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- Food Safety and Analytical Quality Control Laboratory
- CSIR-CFTRI
- Mysuru
- India
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- Department of Studies in Physics
- University of Mysore
- Mysuru 570 006
- India
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Yin Q, Cao Z, Wang Z, Zhai J, Li M, Guan L, Fan B, Liu W, Shao G, Xu H, Wang H, Zhang R, Lu H. Z-scheme TiO 2@Ti 3C 2/Cd 0.5Zn 0.5S nanocomposites with efficient photocatalytic performance via one-step hydrothermal route. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:015706. [PMID: 33043907 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abb72f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants has been proved to be an effective strategy for wastewater treatment. Herein, TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized on a Ti3C2 matrix by in situ growth, forming Z-scheme TiO2@Ti3C2/Cd0.5Zn0.5S (TO/CZS) multilevel structured nanocomposites via one-step hydrothermal route. The effects of hydrothermal temperature and Cd0.5Zn0.5S content on microstructure and properties of composites were assessed. TO/CZS nanocomposites were probed into phase composition, morphological and optical properties with x-ray diffractometer, infrared radiation, scanning electron microscope and UV-vis reflective spectra. Following the hydrothermal reaction at 160 °C for 12 h, TiO2 nanoparticles of 30 nm in diameter were generated in situ on Ti3C2 lamina and Cd0.5Zn0.5S particles were evenly distributed on the Ti3C2 matrix. The photocatalytic activity of TO/CZS composites were evaluated, which found that degradation rate constant (k = 0.028 min-1) of TO/CZS-40 on Rhodamine B was 5.19 times that of pure TiO2 and 4.48 times that of Cd0.5Zn0.5S. Through anchoring Ti3C2 as an electron transition mediator and combination with TiO2 and Cd0.5Zn0.5S, the new Z-scheme between TiO2 oxidized by Ti3C2 and Cd0.5Zn0.5S establishes a multilevel structure of separating electron-hole pairs. This work demonstrates a valid way to control electrons and hole transfer directions efficiently through designing multilevel semiconductor structural designs.
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- Qiao Yin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450015 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
- Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Zhengzhou 450015 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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Li K, Zhang S, Li Y, Fan J, Lv K. MXenes as noble-metal-alternative co-catalysts in photocatalysis. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(20)63630-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Song J, Zhang F, Hu Q, Jiang W, Li D, Zhang B. A Novel CeO
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- Jingjing Song
- Engineering Research Center of High Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing Ministry of Education Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
- School of Material and Chemical Engineering Bengbu University Bengbu 233030 P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing Ministry of Education Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing Ministry of Education Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing Ministry of Education Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing Ministry of Education Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing Ministry of Education Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 P. R. China
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Huang K, Li C, Meng X. In-situ construction of ternary Ti3C2 MXene@TiO2/ZnIn2S4 composites for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 580:669-680. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Zhang G, Lu S, Zhang C, Wu B, Liang Y, Chen Z, Zhang L, Zhang S. Metal-free generation of hydroxyl radicals by benzoate-mediated decomposition of peroxides. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:7443-7446. [PMID: 32495787 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc02633f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A type of metal-free organic photo-Fenton-like reaction was developed, which was realized by a combination of UV with benzoates and peroxides. The findings here not only provide a novel ˙OH production pathway, but also shed new light on the accurate quantification, better use or prevention of ˙OH in many scenarios.
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- Guoyang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Chen J, Huang Q, Huang H, Mao L, Liu M, Zhang X, Wei Y. Recent progress and advances in the environmental applications of MXene related materials. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:3574-3592. [PMID: 32016223 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr08542d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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MXenes are a new type of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbide or carbonitride material with a 2D structure similar to graphene. The general formula of MXenes is Mn+1XnTx, in which M is an early transition metal element, X represents carbon, nitrogen and boron, and T is a surface oxygen-containing or fluorine-containing group. These novel 2D materials possess a unique 2D layered structure, large specific surface area, good conductivity, stability, and mechanical properties. Benefitting from these properties, MXenes have received increasing attention and emerged as new substrate materials for exploration of various applications including, energy storage and conversion, photothermal treatment, drug delivery, environmental adsorption and catalytic degradation. The progress on various applications of MXene-based materials has been reviewed; while only a few of them covered environmental remediation, surface modification of MXenes has never been highlighted. In this review, we highlight recent advances and achievements in surface modification and environmental applications (such as environmental adsorption and catalytic degradation) of MXene-based materials. The current studies on the biocompatibility and toxicity of MXenes and related materials are summarized in the following sections. The challenges and future directions of the environmental applications of MXene-based materials are also discussed and highlighted.
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- Junyu Chen
- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China. and Department of Chemistry and Center for Nanotechnology and Institute of Biomedical Technology, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan
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Li X, Li J, Shi W, Bao J, Yang X. A Fenton-Like Nanocatalyst Based on Easily Separated Magnetic Nanorings for Oxidation and Degradation of Dye Pollutant. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13020332. [PMID: 31940745 PMCID: PMC7014477 DOI: 10.3390/ma13020332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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In this study, uniform Fe3O4 magnetic nanorings (Fe3O4-MNRs) were prepared through a simple hydrothermal method. The morphology, magnetic properties, and structure of the product were characterized by transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), respectively. The Fe3O4-MNRs were used as Fenton-like catalysts in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and showed excellent Fenton-catalytic activity for degradation of organic dyes such as Methylene blue (MB), Rhodamine B (RhB), and Bromophenol blue (BPB). Furthermore, the obtained Fe3O4-MNRs could be recycled after used for several times and still remained in a relative high activity and could rapidly be separated from the reaction medium using a magnet without considerable loss. All results reveal that Fe3O4-MNRs have potential for the treatment of dyes pollutants.
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TiO 2 Modified with Organic Acids for the Decomposition of Chlorfenvinphos under the Influence of Visible Light: Activity, Performance, Adsorption, and Kinetics. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13020289. [PMID: 31936390 PMCID: PMC7013527 DOI: 10.3390/ma13020289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Photocatalytic decomposition of chlorfenvinphos (CFVP) in the presence of titanium dioxide (TiO2) modified with organic acids: pyruvic (PA) and succinic (SA) under the visible light radiation has been studied. The following tests were examined: dose of photocatalysts, adsorption time, pH of the model solution, deactivation of catalysts, the role of oxygen, identification of free radicals for the CFVP decomposition, Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetics. The synthesized materials were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and UV-Vis. At 10 wt.% of acid (90:10) decomposition of chlorfenvinphos was the most effective in the following conditions: dose of catalyst 50.0 mg/L, time of adsorption = 20 min, pH of model solution = 3.0. Under these conditions the order of photocatalyst efficiency has been proposed: TiO2/PA/90:10 > TiO2/SA/90:10 > TiO2 with the removal degree of 85, 72 and 48%. The mathematically calculated half-life at this conditions was 27.0 min and 39.0 min for TiO2/PA/90:10 and TiO2/SA/90:10 respectively, compared to 98 min for pure TiO2. It has been determined that the O2- radicals and holes (h+) are the main reactive species involved in the photodegradation of chlorfenvinphos. The results of this study showed that method may be an interesting alternative for the treatment of chlorfenvinphos contaminated wastewater.
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Sun Y, Meng X, Dall'Agnese Y, Dall'Agnese C, Duan S, Gao Y, Chen G, Wang XF. 2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2019; 11:79. [PMID: 34138031 PMCID: PMC7770838 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-019-0309-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Since their seminal discovery in 2011, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides/nitrides known as MXenes, that constitute a large family of 2D materials, have been targeted toward various applications due to their outstanding electronic properties. MXenes functioning as co-catalyst in combination with certain photocatalysts have been applied in photocatalytic systems to enhance photogenerated charge separation, suppress rapid charge recombination, and convert solar energy into chemical energy or use it in the degradation of organic compounds. The photocatalytic performance greatly depends on the composition and morphology of the photocatalyst, which, in turn, are determined by the method of preparation used. Here, we review the four different synthesis methods (mechanical mixing, self-assembly, in situ decoration, and oxidation) reported for MXenes in view of their application as co-catalyst in photocatalysis. In addition, the working mechanism for MXenes application in photocatalysis is discussed and an outlook for future research is also provided.
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- Yuliang Sun
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
- Jilin Key Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Technologies, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China.
- Jilin Key Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Technologies, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China.
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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- Institute for Materials Discovery, Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
- Jilin Key Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Technologies, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
- Jilin Key Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Technologies, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
- Jilin Key Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Technologies, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China.
- Jilin Key Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Technologies, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, People's Republic of China.
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Cai G, Yu Z, Tong P, Tang D. Ti 3C 2 MXene quantum dot-encapsulated liposomes for photothermal immunoassays using a portable near-infrared imaging camera on a smartphone. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:15659-15667. [PMID: 31411624 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr05797h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
Abstract
Methods based on the photothermal effect (a common phenomenon in nature) have been widely applied in different fields; however, their application in bioanalysis has lagged behind. Herein, we designed a near-infrared (NIR) photothermal immunoassay for the qualitative or quantitative detection of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) using titanium carbide (Ti3C2) MXene quantum dot (QD)-encapsulated liposomes with high photothermal efficiency. This system involves a sandwich-type immunoreaction and photothermal measurements. Ti3C2 MXene QDs were utilized as innovative photothermal signal beacons and were encapsulated in liposomes for the labeling of the secondary antibody. The assay was carried out by coupling a low-cost microplate with a homemade 3D printed device. Under NIR-laser irradiation, the Ti3C2 MXene QDs converted the light energy into heat, and a shift in temperature corresponding with the analyte concentration was obtained on a handheld thermometer. Under optimal conditions, the Ti3C2 MXene QD-based photothermal immunoassay exhibited a dynamic linear range from 1.0 ng mL-1 to 50 ng mL-1 with a limit of detection of 0.4 ng mL-1 for PSA detection. Also, we constructed portable equipment using a portable near-infrared imaging camera to collect visual thermal data for the semi-quantitative analysis of the target PSA within 3 min. The specificity, reproducibility and accuracy of the photothermal immunoassay were acceptable. Importantly, our strategy opens new opportunities for protein point-of-care (POC) testing and biosecurity diagnostics.
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- Guoneng Cai
- Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province) and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province) and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Testing Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province) and State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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Zhao C, Liu B, Li X, Zhu K, Hu R, Ao Z, Wang J. A Co–Fe Prussian blue analogue for efficient Fenton-like catalysis: the effect of high-spin cobalt. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:7151-7154. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc01872g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We, for the first time, demonstrated using experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations that high-spin CoII exhibits excellent Fenton-like activity.
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- Chunxiao Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Inner Mongolia University
- Hohhot 010021
- China
- Mössbauer Effect Data Center
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Guangdong University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510006
- China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore 637459
- Singapore
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- Mössbauer Effect Data Center
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Dalian 116023
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Inner Mongolia University
- Hohhot 010021
- China
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Guangdong University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510006
- China
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- Mössbauer Effect Data Center
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Dalian 116023
- China
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