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Sabuad A, Khaokong C, Kongseng P, Chantarak S. Superabsorbent ZnO/rubber-based hydrogel composite for removal and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133421. [PMID: 38945320 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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A superabsorbent hydrogel was prepared by the free-radical copolymerization of natural rubber (NR) latex with poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) at NR loadings up to 50 wt%. An NR/PAA hydrogel containing 40 wt% of NR (NR-40) had a water absorption capacity of 214 g/g (21,400 %) of its dry weight. The compressive modulus increased 512 % and sample integrity was improved due to the physical entanglement of NR chains. NR-40 hydrogel removed 97 % of methylene blue (MB) from the aqueous solution in 1 h (at initial concentrations of 10-1000 mg/L) and produced a maximum removal of 1191 mg MB/g of hydrogel at an initial MB concentration of 4500 mg/L. The adsorption of MB was an endothermic process. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interaction drove the process. After the in-situ incorporation of ZnO into NR-40, absorbed energy from sunlight generated active species that could photocatalytically degrade adsorbed MB in the hydrogel matrix. The scavenger tests indicated that superoxide radical anions and hydroxyl radicals were the main species for this process. The hydrogel composite material showed good stability and could be regenerated and reused over 10 cycles, degrading >80 % of the adsorbed dye. This novel natural-based hydrogel provides double functions of adsorption and photodegradation of toxic dyes without the requirement of chemicals and a separation process.
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- Anussara Sabuad
- Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
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Milošević K, Lončarević D, Kalagasidis Krušić M, Hadnađev-Kostić M, Dostanić J. Eco-Friendly g-C 3N 4/Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Alginate Composite Hydrogels for Simultaneous Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dye Pollutants. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7896. [PMID: 39063138 PMCID: PMC11277058 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The presented study was focused on the simple, eco-friendly synthesis of composite hydrogels of crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/alginate (SA) with encapsulated g-C3N4 nanoparticles. The structural, textural, morphological, optical, and mechanical properties were determined using different methods. The encapsulation of g-C3N4 into CMC/SA copolymer resulted in the formation of composite hydrogels with a coherent structure, enhanced porosity, excellent photostability, and good adhesion. The ability of composite hydrogels to eliminate structurally different dyes with the same or opposite charge properties (cationic Methylene Blue and anionic Orange G and Remazol Brilliant Blue R) in both single- and binary-dye systems was examined through adsorption and photocatalytic reactions. The interactions between the dyes and g-C3N4 and the negatively charged CMC/SA copolymers had a notable influence on both the adsorption capacity and photodegradation efficiency of the prepared composites. Scavenger studies and leaching tests were conducted to gain insights into the primary reactive species and to assess the stability and long-term performance of the g-C3N4/CMC/SA beads. The commendable photocatalytic activity and excellent recyclability, coupled with the elimination of costly catalyst separation requirements, render the g-C3N4/CMC/SA composite hydrogels cost-effective and environmentally friendly materials, and strongly support their selection for tackling environmental pollution issues.
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- Ksenija Milošević
- Department of Catalysis and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.L.); (J.D.)
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- Department of Catalysis and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.L.); (J.D.)
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- Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Bulevar Cara Lazara 1, 21102 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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- Department of Catalysis and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.L.); (J.D.)
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Le TMH, Chuchak R, Sairiam S. Empowering TiO 2-coated PVDF membranes stability with polyaniline and polydopamine for synergistic separation and photocatalytic enhancement in dye wastewater purification. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15969. [PMID: 38987324 PMCID: PMC11237106 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66996-w] [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: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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Photocatalytic membranes are effective in removing organic dyes, but their low UV resistance poses a challenge. To address this, self-protected photocatalytic PVDF membranes were developed using polyaniline (PANI) and polydopamine (PDA), whaich are anti-oxidation polymers, as interlayers between the membrane and TiO2. PVDF membranes were first modified by a self-polymerization layer of either PANI or PDA and then coated with titanium dioxide (TiO2). The TiO2 remained firmly attached to the PANI and PDA layer, regardless of sonication and prolonged usage. The PANI and PDA layers enhanced the durability of PVDF membrane under UV/TiO2 activation. After 72 h of irradiation, PVDF-PDA-TiO2 and PVDF-PANI-TiO2 membranes exhibited no significant change. This process improved both separation and photocatalytic activity in dye wastewater treatment. The PVDF-PDA-TiO2 and PVDF-PANI-TiO2 membranes showed enhanced membrane hydrophilicity, aiding in the rejection of organic pollutants and reducing fouling. The modified membranes exhibited a significant improvement in the flux recovery rate, attributed to the synergistic effects of high hydrophilicity and photocatalytic activity. Specially, the flux recovery rate increased from 17.7% (original PVDF) to 56.3% and 37.1% for the PVDF-PDA-TiO2 membrane and PVDF-PANI-TiO2 membrane. In dye rejection tests, the PVDF‒PDA‒TiO2 membrane achieved 88% efficiency, while the PVDF‒PANI‒TiO2 reached 95.7%. Additionally, the photodegradation of Reactive Red 239 (RR239) by these membranes further improved dye removal. Despite an 11% reduction in flux, the PVDF-PDA-TiO2 membrane demonstrated greater durability and longevity. The assistance of PANI and PDA in TiO2 coating also improved COD removal (from 33 to 58-68%) and provided self-protection for photocatalytic membranes, indicating that these photocatalytic membranes can contribute to more sustainable wastewater treatment processes.
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- Thi My Hanh Le
- International Postgraduate Program in Hazardous Substance and Environmental Management, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Water Science and Technology for Sustainable Environment Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence on Hazardous Substance Management, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Water Science and Technology for Sustainable Environment Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Di Carmine G, D’Agostino C, Bortolini O, Poletti L, De Risi C, Ragno D, Massi A. Heterogeneous Organocatalysts for Light-Driven Reactions in Continuous Flow. Molecules 2024; 29:2166. [PMID: 38792028 PMCID: PMC11124298 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102166] [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: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Within the realm of organic synthesis, photocatalysis has blossomed since the beginning of the last decade. A plethora of classical reactivities, such as selective oxidation of alcohol and amines, redox radical formation of reactive species in situ, and indirect activation of an organic substrate for cycloaddition by EnT, have been revised in a milder and more sustainable fashion via photocatalysis. However, even though the spark of creativity leads scientists to explore new reactions and reactivities, the urgency of replacing the toxic and critical metals that are involved as catalysts has encouraged chemists to find alternatives in the branch of science called organocatalysis. Unfortunately, replacing metal catalysts with organic analogues can be too expensive sometimes; however, this drawback can be solved by the reutilization of the catalyst if it is heterogeneous. The aim of this review is to present the recent works in the field of heterogeneous photocatalysis, applied to organic synthesis, enabled by continuous flow. In detail, among the heterogeneous catalysts, g-CN, polymeric photoactive materials, and supported molecular catalysts have been discussed within their specific sections, rather than focusing on the types of reactions.
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- Graziano Di Carmine
- Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
- Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (L.P.); (C.D.R.); (D.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (L.P.); (C.D.R.); (D.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (L.P.); (C.D.R.); (D.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (L.P.); (C.D.R.); (D.R.); (A.M.)
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Gong X, Sawut A, Simayi R, Wang Z, Feng Y. Preparation of modified humic acid/TiO 2/P(AA- co-AM) nanocomposite hydrogels with enhanced dye adsorption and photocatalysis. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:2937-2954. [PMID: 38466149 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm01749d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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A novel composite hydrogel with exceptional adsorption and photocatalytic properties was synthesized using modified coal-based humic acid (HA-C), modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, acrylic acid (AA), and acrylamide (AM) as precursors. The modification of HA-C and TiO2 significantly enhances the structural support provided by the hydrogel for photocatalytic components. Moreover, we investigated the effects of monomer ratio, dye concentration, temperature, and pH on the material properties. Additionally, we tested the mechanical strength, swelling behavior, and reusability of the hydrogels. The composite hydrogel's adsorption performance and synergistic adsorption-photocatalytic performance were evaluated based on its removal rate for both absorbed and degraded methylene blue (MB). Remarkably, incorporating HA-C greatly improved the adsorption efficiency of the composite hydrogel for methylene blue to a maximum capacity of 1490 mg g-1. Furthermore, TiO2 nanoparticles in the structure promoted MB degradation with an efficiency exceeding 96.5%. The hydrogel exhibited excellent recoverability and reusability through nine cycles of adsorption/desorption as well as six cycles of degradation.
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- Xuankun Gong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilizationof Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China.
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Fischer K, Abdul Latif A, Griebel J, Prager A, Shayestehpour O, Zahn S, Schulze A. Immobilization of Bi 2WO 6 on Polymer Membranes for Photocatalytic Removal of Micropollutants from Water - A Stable and Visible Light Active Alternative. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2024; 8:2300198. [PMID: 38486926 PMCID: PMC10935888 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202300198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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In this work, bismuth tungstate Bi2WO6 is immobilized on polymer membranes to photocatalytically remove micropollutants from water as an alternative to titanium dioxide TiO2. A synthesis method for Bi2WO6 preparation and its immobilization on a polymer membrane is developed. Bi2WO6 is characterized using X-ray diffraction and UV-vis reflectance spectroscopy, while the membrane undergoes analysis through scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and degradation experiments. The density of states calculations for TiO2 and Bi2WO6, along with PVDF reactions with potential reactive species, are investigated by density functional theory. The generation of hydroxyl radicals OH• is investigated via the reaction of coumarin to umbelliferone via fluorescence probe detection and electron paramagnetic resonance. Increasing reactant concentration enhances Bi2WO6 crystallinity. Under UV light at pH 7 and 11, the Bi2WO6 membrane completely degrades propranolol in 3 and 1 h, respectively, remaining stable and reusable for over 10 cycles (30 h). Active under visible light with a bandgap of 2.91 eV, the Bi2WO6 membrane demonstrates superior stability compared to a TiO2 membrane during a 7-day exposure to UV light as Bi2WO6 does not generate OH• radicals. The Bi2WO6 membrane is an alternative for water pollutant degradation due to its visible light activity and long-term stability.
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- Kristina Fischer
- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Permoserstr. 1504318LeipzigGermany
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Permoserstr. 1504318LeipzigGermany
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Permoserstr. 1504318LeipzigGermany
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Permoserstr. 1504318LeipzigGermany
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Permoserstr. 1504318LeipzigGermany
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Permoserstr. 1504318LeipzigGermany
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- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM)Permoserstr. 1504318LeipzigGermany
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Yoo J, Lee J, Kim J. A floating photocatalytic fabric integrated with a AgI/UiO-66-NH 2 heterojunction as a facile strategy for wastewater treatment. RSC Adv 2024; 14:1794-1802. [PMID: 38192319 PMCID: PMC10772545 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07534f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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With an increased need of wastewater treatment, application of photocatalysts has drawn growing research attention as an advanced water remediation strategy. Herein, a floating photocatalytic fabric in a woven construction was developed for removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) in water. For an efficient photocatalytic reaction, AgI nanoparticles were grown on the surface of UiO-66-NH2 crystals in a layered structure, forming a heterojunction system on a cotton yarn, and this was woven with polypropylene yarn. The floating photocatalyst demonstrated the maximized light utilization and adequate contact with contaminated water. Through the heterojunction system, the electrons and holes were effectively separated to generate reactive chemical species, and this eventually led to an enhanced photocatalytic performance of AgI/UiO@fabric reaching 98% removal efficiency after 2 hours of irradiation. Photodegradation of RhB occurred mainly by superoxide radicals and holes, which were responsible for de-ethylation and decomposition of an aromatic ring, respectively. The kinetics of the photocatalytic reaction suggested that circulation of solution by stirring affected the photocatalytic removal rate. The recycle test demonstrated the potential long-term applicability of the developed material with structural integrity and catalytic stability. This study highlights the proof-of-concept of a floating photocatalytic material for facile and effective water remediation with repeated usability.
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- Jaeseon Yoo
- Department of Fashion and Textiles, Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Fashion and Textiles, Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Fashion and Textiles, Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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De Luca C, Zanetti D, Battisti T, Ferreira RR, Lopez S, McMillan AH, Lesher-Pérez SC, Maggini L, Bonifazi D. Photoreduction of Anthracenes Catalyzed by peri-Xanthenoxanthene: a Scalable and Sustainable Birch-Type Alternative. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202302129. [PMID: 37593905 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302129] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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The typical Birch reduction transforms arenes into cyclohexa-1,4-dienes by using alkali metals, an alcohol as a proton source, and an amine as solvent. Capitalizing on the strong photoreductive properties of peri-xanthenoxanthene (PXX), herein we report the photocatalyzed "Birch-type" reduction of acenes by employing visible blue light irradiation at room temperature in the presence of air. Upon excitation at 405 or 460 nm in the presence of a mixture of N,N-diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA) and trifluoromethanesulfonimide (HNTf2 ) in DMSO, PXX photocatalyzes the selective reduction of full-carbon acene derivatives (24-75 %). Immobilization of PXX onto polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) beads (PXX-PDMS) allowed the use of the catalyst in heterogeneous batch reactions, giving 9-phenyl-9,10-dihydroanthracene in high yield (68 %). The catalyst could easily be recovered and reused, with no notable drop in performance observed after five reaction cycles. Integration of the PXX-PDMS beads into a microreactor enabled the reduction of acenes under continuous-flow conditions, thereby validating the sustainability and scalability of this heterogeneous-phase approach.
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- Cristian De Luca
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse 38, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse 38, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, CF10 3AT, Cardiff, UK
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse 38, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- División Polímeros Nanoestructurados, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (INTEMA), UNMdP-CONICET y Departamento de Química, UNMdP, Av. Cristóbal Colón 10850, Mar del Plata, B7606BWV, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, North Campus Research Complex Building 28, 2800 Plymouth Rd, 48109-2800, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse 38, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Strasse 38, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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Humayoun UB, Mehmood F, Hassan Y, Rasheed A, Dastgeer G, Anwar A, Sarwar N, Yoon D. Harnessing Bio-Immobilized ZnO/CNT/Chitosan Ternary Composite Fabric for Enhanced Photodegradation of a Commercial Reactive Dye. Molecules 2023; 28:6461. [PMID: 37764237 PMCID: PMC10536000 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186461] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Growing demand for sustainable wastewater treatment drives interest in advanced photocatalytic materials. Immobilized photocatalysts hold potential for addressing industrial wastewater organic pollutants, offering substantial surface area, agglomeration prevention, and easy removal. In this study, we successfully immobilized ZnO and carbon nanotubes onto a textile substrate through bilateral esterification and explored their effectiveness as a potent photocatalyst for degrading of commercial textile colorant reactive blue 4 (RB-4) colorant. Findings demonstrated significant improvements in photocatalytic performance upon integrating ZnO and CNTs into the fabric, coupled with chitosan immobilization. The immobilization process of ZnO and CNTs onto the substrate was elucidated through a proposed reaction mechanism, while the appearance of carbonyl peaks at 1719.2 cm-1 in the composite fabric further confirmed bilateral esterification. The as-developed immobilized nano-catalyst exhibited remarkable photocatalytic efficiency with an impressive 93.54% color degradation of RB-4. This innovative approach underscores the immense potential of the ternary immobilized (ZnO/fCNT/chitosan) composite fabric for efficient photocatalytic degradation in textile coloration processes. Exploring the early-stage development of immobilized photocatalysts contributes to safer and more eco-friendly practices, addressing pressing environmental challenges effectively.
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- Usama Bin Humayoun
- Department of Textile Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (Faisalabad Campus), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan (A.A.)
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- Department of Textile Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (Faisalabad Campus), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan (A.A.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230022, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Textile Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (Faisalabad Campus), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan (A.A.)
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- Department of Textile Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (Faisalabad Campus), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan (A.A.)
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Orudzhev FF, Sobola DS, Ramazanov SM, Častková K, Selimov DA, Rabadanova AA, Shuaibov AO, Gulakhmedov RR, Abdurakhmanov MG, Giraev KM. Hydrogen Bond-Induced Activation of Photocatalytic and Piezophotocatalytic Properties in Calcium Nitrate Doped Electrospun PVDF Fibers. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3252. [PMID: 37571146 PMCID: PMC10422511 DOI: 10.3390/polym15153252] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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In this study, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fibers doped with hydrated calcium nitrate were prepared using electrospinning. The samples were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Raman, and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The results are complementary and confirm the presence of chemical hydrogen bonding between the polymer and the dopant. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the proportion of the electroactive polar beta phase from 72 to 86%. It was shown that hydrogen bonds acted as a transport pathway for electron capture by the conjugated salt, leading to more than a three-fold quenching of photoluminescence. Furthermore, the optical bandgap of the composite material narrowed to the range of visible light energies. For the first time, it the addition of the salt reduced the energy of the PVDF exciton by a factor of 17.3, initiating photocatalytic activity. The calcium nitrate-doped PVDF exhibited high photocatalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under both UV and visible light (89 and 44%, respectively). The reaction rate increased by a factor of 2.4 under UV and 3.3 under visible light during piezophotocatalysis. The catalysis experiments proved the efficiency of the membrane design and mechanisms of catalysis are suggested. This study offers insight into the nature of chemical bonds in piezopolymer composites and potential opportunities for their use.
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- F. F. Orudzhev
- Smart Materials Laboratory, Dagestan State University, St. M. Gadjieva 43-a, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Central European Institute of Technology BUT, Purkyňova 656/123, 61200 Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2848/8, 61600 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Amirkhanov Institute of Physics, Dagestan Federal Research Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 367003 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Central European Institute of Technology BUT, Purkyňova 656/123, 61200 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Smart Materials Laboratory, Dagestan State University, St. M. Gadjieva 43-a, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Smart Materials Laboratory, Dagestan State University, St. M. Gadjieva 43-a, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Smart Materials Laboratory, Dagestan State University, St. M. Gadjieva 43-a, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Smart Materials Laboratory, Dagestan State University, St. M. Gadjieva 43-a, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Smart Materials Laboratory, Dagestan State University, St. M. Gadjieva 43-a, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia
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- Smart Materials Laboratory, Dagestan State University, St. M. Gadjieva 43-a, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia
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Ravikumar MP, Quach TA, Urupalli B, Murikinati MK, Muthukonda Venkatakrishnan S, Do TO, Mohan S. Observation of inherited plasmonic properties of TiN in titanium oxynitride (TiO xN y) for solar-drive photocatalytic applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 229:115961. [PMID: 37086885 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115961] [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: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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This study demonstrates the synthesis of titanium oxynitride (TiOxNy) via a controlled step-annealing of commercial titanium nitride (TiN) powders under normal ambience. The structure of the formed TiOxNy system is confirmed via XRD, Rietveld refinements, XPS, Raman, and HRTEM analysis. A distinct plasmonic band corresponding to TiN is observed in the absorption spectrum of TiOxNy, indicating that the surface plasmonic resonance (SPR) property of TiN is being inherited in the resulting TiOxNy system. The prerequisites such as reduced band gap energy, suitable band edge positions, reduced recombination, and enhanced carrier-lifetime manifested by the TiOxNy system are investigated using Mott-Schottky, XPS, time-resolved and steady-state PL spectroscopy techniques. The obtained TiOxNy photocatalyst is found to degrade around 98% of 10 ppm rhodamine B dye in 120 min and produce H2 at a rate of ∼1546 μmolg-1h-1 under solar light irradiation along with consistent recycle abilities. The results of cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry, electrochemical impedance and photocurrent studies suggest that this evolved TiOxNy system could be functioning via plasmonic Ohmic interface rather than the typical plasmonic Schottky interface due to their amalgamated band structures in the oxynitride phase.
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- Mithun Prakash Ravikumar
- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, 562112, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Médecine, Québec, QC G1V0A6, Canada
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- Nanocatalysis and Solar Fuels Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, 516005, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Nanocatalysis and Solar Fuels Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, 516005, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Nanocatalysis and Solar Fuels Research Laboratory, Department of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, 516005, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, 1065 Avenue de la Médecine, Québec, QC G1V0A6, Canada
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, 562112, India.
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Hu W, Yang H, Wang C. Progress in photocatalytic CO 2 reduction based on single-atom catalysts. RSC Adv 2023; 13:20889-20908. [PMID: 37441031 PMCID: PMC10334474 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03462c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Reduced CO2 emissions, conversion, and reuse are critical steps toward carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. Converting CO2 into high-value carbon-containing compounds or fuels may effectively address the energy shortage and environmental issues, which is consistent with the notion of sustainable development. Photocatalytic CO2 reduction processes have become one of the research focuses, where single-atom catalysts have demonstrated significant benefits owing to their excellent percentage of atom utilization. However, among the crucial challenges confronting contemporary research is the production of efficient, low-cost, and durable photocatalysts. In this paper, we offer a comprehensive overview of the study growth on single-atom catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions, describe several techniques for preparing single-atom catalysts, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of single-atom catalysts and present the study findings of three single-atom photocatalysts with TiO2, g-C3N4 and MOFs materials as carriers based on the interaction between single atoms and carriers, and finally provide an outlook on the innovation of photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions.
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- Wanyu Hu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Northeast Forestry University Harbin 150040 China
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Suresh R, Rajendran S, Gnanasekaran L, Show PL, Chen WH, Soto-Moscoso M. Modified poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanomembranes for dye removal from water - A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 322:138152. [PMID: 36791812 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Water contamination due to soluble synthetic dyes has serious concerns. Membrane-based wastewater treatments are emerging as a preferred choice for removing dyes from water. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-based nanomembranes have gained much popularity due to their favorable features. This review explores the application of PVDF-based nanomembranes in synthetic dye removal through various treatments. Different fabrication methods to obtain high performance PVDF-based nanomembranes were discussed under surface coating and blending methods. Studies related to use of PVDF-based nanomembranes in adsorption, filtration, catalysis (oxidant activation, ozonation, Fenton process and photocatalysis) and membrane distillation have been elaborately discussed. Nanomaterials including metal compounds, metals, (synthetic/bio)polymers, metal organic frameworks, carbon materials and their composites were incorporated in PVDF membrane to enhance its performance. The advantages and limitations of incorporating nanomaterials in PVDF-based membranes have been highlighted. The influence of nanomaterials on the surface features, mechanical strength, hydrophilicity, crystallinity and catalytic ability of PVDF membrane was discussed. The conclusion of this literature review was given along with future research.
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- R Suresh
- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile; Department of Chemical Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Subtropical Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China; Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, 411, Taiwan
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Vavilapalli DS, Rosen J, Singh S. Immobilization of a TiO 2-PEDOT:PSS hybrid heterojunction photocatalyst for degradation of organic effluents. RSC Adv 2023; 13:3095-3101. [PMID: 36756423 PMCID: PMC9850944 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06729c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Heterojunction photocatalysts have recently emerged for use in degradation of organic pollutants, typically being suspended in effluent solution to degrade it. Post degradation, the catalyst must be removed from the treated solution, which consumes both energy and time. Moreover, the separation of nano catalysts from the treated solution is challenging. In the present work, we explore fabrication of immobilized TiO2-PEDOT:PSS hybrid heterojunction catalysts with the support of a PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) matrix. These photocatalytic films do not require any steps to separate the powdered catalyst from the treated water. While the PVA-based films are unstable in water, their stability could be significantly enhanced by heat treatment, enabling efficient removal of organic effluents like methylene blue (MB) and bisphenol-A (BPA) from the aqueous solution under simulated sunlight irradiation. Over 20 cycles, the heterojunction photocatalyst maintained high photocatalytic activity and showed excellent stability. Hence, an immobilization of the TiO2-PEDOT:PSS hybrid heterojunction is suggested to be beneficial from the viewpoint of reproducible and recyclable materials for simple and efficient wastewater treatment.
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- Durga Sankar Vavilapalli
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University SE-581 83 Linköping Sweden .,Crystal Growth Centre, Alagappa College of Technology (AcTech) Campus, Anna University Chennai-600025 India
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- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University SE-581 83 Linköping Sweden
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- Crystal Growth Centre, Alagappa College of Technology (AcTech) Campus, Anna UniversityChennai-600025India,Centre for Energy Storage Technologies, Anna UniversityChennai-600025India
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Ullah S, Ferreira-Neto EP, Khan AA, Medeiros IPM, Wender H. Supported nanostructured photocatalysts: the role of support-photocatalyst interactions. PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN PHOTOCHEMISTRY ASSOCIATION AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR PHOTOBIOLOGY 2023; 22:219-240. [PMID: 36178668 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-022-00299-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Heterogeneous photocatalysis employing semiconductor oxide photocatalysts is a sustainable and promising method for environmental remediation and clean energy generation. In this context, nanostructured photocatalysts, with at least one dimension in the 1‒100 nm size regime, have attracted ever-growing attention due to their unique and often enhanced size-dependent physicochemical properties. While their reduced size ensures enhanced photocatalytic performance, the same makes it difficult and time/energy-demanding to remove/recover such nanostructured photocatalysts from aqueous media. This fundamental limitation has paved the way towards developing supported nanophotocatalysts where the active photocatalytic nanostructures are coated on the surface of polymeric or inorganic support materials, often in a core@shell conformation. This arrangement solves the problem of photocatalysts' recovery for effective reuse or recycling and leads to improved and desired target properties due to specific photocatalyst-support interactions. While the enhanced physicochemical properties of supported photocatalysts have been widely studied in many target applications, the role of support-photocatalysts interactions in improving these properties remains unexplored. This review article provides an updated viewpoint on the photocatalyst-support interactions and the resulting unique physiochemical properties important for diverse photochemical applications and the design of practical devices. While exploring the properties of supported nanostructured metal oxide/sulfides photocatalysts such as TiO2 and MoS2, we also briefly discuss the common strategies employed to coat the active nanomaterials on the surface of different supports (organic/polymeric, inorganic, active, inert, and magnetic).
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- Sajjad Ullah
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, PO Box 25120, Peshawar, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, PO Box 25120, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Nano & Photon Research Group, Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Applied Nanotechnology (LNNA), Institute of Physics, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, 79070-900, Brazil
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- Nano & Photon Research Group, Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Applied Nanotechnology (LNNA), Institute of Physics, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, 79070-900, Brazil.
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Golmohammadi M, Fatemeh Musavi S, Habibi M, Maleki R, Golgoli M, Zargar M, Dumée LF, Baroutian S, Razmjou A. Molecular mechanisms of microplastics degradation: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Chin SX, Lau KS, Zakaria S, Chia CH, Wongchoosuk C. Chitosan Fibers Loaded with Limonite as a Catalyst for the Decolorization of Methylene Blue via a Persulfate-Based Advanced Oxidation Process. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235165. [PMID: 36501560 PMCID: PMC9736373 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Wastewater generated from industries seriously impacts the environment. Conventional biological and physiochemical treatment methods for wastewater containing organic molecules have some limitations. Therefore, identifying other alternative methods or processes that are more suitable to degrade organic molecules and lower chemical oxygen demand (COD) in wastewater is necessary. Heterogeneous Fenton processes and persulfate (PS) oxidation are advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) that degrade organic pollutants via reactive radical species. Therefore, in this study, limonite powder was incorporated into porous regenerated chitosan fibers and further used as a heterogeneous catalyst to decompose methylene blue (MB) via sulfate radical-based AOPs. Limonite was used as a heterogeneous catalyst in this process to generate the persulfate radicals (SO4-·) that initiate the decolorization process. Limonite-chitosan fibers were produced to effectively recover the limonite powder so that the catalyst can be reused repeatedly. The formation of limonite-chitosan fibers viewed under a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) showed that the limonite powder was well distributed in both the surface and cross-section area. The effectiveness of limonite-chitosan fibers as a catalyst under PS activation achieved an MB decolorization of 78% after 14 min. The stability and reusability of chitosan-limonite fibers were evaluated and measured in cycles 1 to 10 under optimal conditions. After 10 cycles of repeated use, the limonite-chitosan fiber maintained its performance up to 86%, revealing that limonite-containing chitosan fibers are a promising reusable catalyst material.
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- Siew Xian Chin
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- ASASIpintar Program, Pusat GENIUS@Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (K.S.L.); (C.H.C.); (C.W.)
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Materials Science Program, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (K.S.L.); (C.H.C.); (C.W.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Correspondence: (K.S.L.); (C.H.C.); (C.W.)
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Hastuti LP, Kusumaatmaja A, Darmawan A, Kartini I. Durable photocatalytic membrane of PAN/TiO 2/CNT for methylene blue removal through a cross-flow membrane reactor. SEP SCI TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2022.2145221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Lathifah Puji Hastuti
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Indonesia Natural Dye Institute (INDI), Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Rabadanova A, Abdurakhmanov M, Gulakhmedov R, Shuaibov A, Selimov D, Sobola D, Částková K, Ramazanov S, Orudzhev F. Piezo-, photo- and piezophotocatalytic activity of electrospun fibrous PVDF/CTAB membrane. CHIMICA TECHNO ACTA 2022. [DOI: 10.15826/chimtech.2022.9.4.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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A composite material based on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers modified with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was synthesized by coaxial electrospinning. The morphology and structure of the material were studied by SEM, FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, XPS, and the piezo-photo- and piezo-photocatalytic activity during the decomposition of the organic dye Methylene blue (MB) was studied. It is shown that the addition of CTAB promotes additional polarization of the PVDF structure due to ion-dipole interaction. It has been shown for the first time that the addition of CTAB promotes the photosensitivity of the wide-gap dielectric polymer PVDF (the band gap is more than 6 eV). It was demonstrated that the photocatalytic decomposition efficiency was 91% in 60 minutes. The material exhibits piezocatalytic activity – 73% in 60 minutes. Experiments on trapping active oxidizing forms have established that OH hydroxyl radicals play the main role in the photocatalytic process.
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Kumar S, Sharma R, Gupta A, Dubey KK, Khan AM, Singhal R, Kumar R, Bharti A, Singh P, Kant R, Kumar V. TiO 2 based Photocatalysis membranes: An efficient strategy for pharmaceutical mineralization. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 845:157221. [PMID: 35809739 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Among the various emerging contaminants, pharmaceuticals (PhACs) seem to have adverse effects on the quality of water. Even the smallest concentration of PhACs in ground water and drinking water is harmful to humans and aquatic species. Among all the deaths reported due to COVID-19, the mortality rate was higher for those patients who consumed antibiotics. Consequently, PhAC in water is a serious concern and their removal needs immediate attention. This study has focused on the PhACs' degradation by collaborating photocatalysis with membrane filtration. TiO2-based photocatalytic membrane is an innovative strategy which demonstrates mineralization of PhACs as a safer option. To highlight the same, an emphasis on the preparation and reinforcing properties of TiO2-based nanomembranes has been elaborated in this review. Further, mineralization of antibiotics or cytostatic compounds and their degradation mechanisms is also highlighted using TiO2 assisted membrane photocatalysis. Experimental reactor configurations have been discussed for commercial implementation of photoreactors for PhAC degradation anchored photocatalytic nanomembranes. Challenges and future perspectives are emphasized in order to design a nanomembrane based prototype in future for wastewater management.
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- Sanjeev Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India; Department of Chemistry, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Motilal Nehru College, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Shivaji College, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Zakir Hussain Delhi College, Delhi, India
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- Special Centre for Nano Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India.
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Photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes in textile wastewater by Polyaniline composite catalyst-a review. SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Golmohammadi M, Sabbagh Alvani AA, Sameie H, Mei B, Salimi R, Poelman D, Rosei F. Photocatalytic nanocomposite membranes for environmental remediation. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:465701. [PMID: 35921794 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac8682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We report the design and one-pot synthesis of Ag-doped BiVO4embedded in reduced graphene oxide (BiVO4:Ag/rGO) nanocomposites via a hydrothermal processing route. The binary heterojunction photocatalysts exhibited high efficiency for visible light degradation of model dyes and were correspondingly used for the preparation of photocatalytic membranes using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified polyimide (PI), respectively. The surface and cross-section images combined with elemental mapping illustrated the effective distribution of the nanocomposites within the polymeric membranes. Photocatalytic degradation efficiencies of 61% and 70% were achieved after 5 h of visible light irradiation using BiVO4:Ag/rGO@PVDF and BiVO4:Ag/rGO@PI (PEG-modified) systems, respectively. The beneficial photocatalytic performance of the BiVO4:Ag/rGO@PI (PEG-modified) membrane is explained by the higher hydrophilicity due to the PEG modification of the PI membrane. This work may provide a rational and effective strategy to fabricate highly efficient photocatalytic nanocomposite membranes with well-contacted interfaces for environmental purification.
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- Mahsa Golmohammadi
- Department of Polymer Engineering & Color Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
- Color & Polymer Research Center (CPRC), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Engineering & Color Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
- Color & Polymer Research Center (CPRC), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
- Standard Research Institute (SRI), Karaj, 31745-139, Iran
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- Color & Polymer Research Center (CPRC), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
- MESA + Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede 217, The Netherlands
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- MESA + Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede 217, The Netherlands
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- Color & Polymer Research Center (CPRC), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
- MESA + Institute for Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede 217, The Netherlands
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- Department of Solid State Sciences, Lumilab, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S1, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- INRS Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, 1650 Boul. Lionel Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, Canada
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Matter F, Niederberger M. The Importance of the Macroscopic Geometry in Gas-Phase Photocatalysis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2105363. [PMID: 35243811 PMCID: PMC9069382 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202105363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Photocatalysis has the potential to make a major technological contribution to solving pressing environmental and energy problems. There are many strategies for improving photocatalysts, such as tuning the composition to optimize visible light absorption, charge separation, and surface chemistry, ensuring high crystallinity, and controlling particle size and shape to increase overall surface area and exploit the reactivity of individual crystal facets. These processes mainly affect the nanoscale and are therefore summarized as nanostructuring. In comparison, microstructuring is performed on a larger size scale and is mainly concerned with particle assembly and thin film preparation. Interestingly, most structuring efforts stop at this point, and there are very few examples of geometry optimization on a millimeter or even centimeter scale. However, the recent work on nanoparticle-based aerogel monoliths has shown that this size range also offers great potential for improving the photocatalytic performance of materials, especially when the macroscopic geometry of the monolith is matched to the design of the photoreactor. This review article is dedicated to this aspect and addresses some issues and open questions that arise when working with macroscopically large photocatalysts. Guidelines are provided that could help develop novel and efficient photocatalysts with a truly 3D architecture.
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- Fabian Matter
- Laboratory for Multifunctional MaterialsDepartment of MaterialsETH ZurichVladimir‐Prelog‐Weg 5Zurich8093Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Multifunctional MaterialsDepartment of MaterialsETH ZurichVladimir‐Prelog‐Weg 5Zurich8093Switzerland
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Lan M, Wang M, Zheng N, Dong X, Wang Y, Gao J. Hierarchical polyurethane/RGO/BiOI fiber composite as flexible, self-supporting and recyclable photocatalysts for RhB degradation under visible light. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Homocianu M, Pascariu P. High-performance photocatalytic membranes for water purification in relation to environmental and operational parameters. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 311:114817. [PMID: 35276562 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Growing technologies, increasing population and environmental pollution lead to severe contamination of water and require advanced water treatment technologies. These aspects lead to the need to purify water with advanced smart materials. This paper reviews the recent advances (during the last 5 years) in photocatalytic composite membranes used for water treatment. For this purpose, the authors have reviewed the main materials used in the development of (photocatalytic membranes) PMs, environmental and operational factors affecting the performance of photocatalytic membranes, and the latest developments and applications of PMs in water purifications. The composite photocatalytic membranes show good performance in the removal and degradation of pollutants from water.
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- Mihaela Homocianu
- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania.
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An Overview of Polymer-Supported Catalysts for Wastewater Treatment through Light-Driven Processes. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14050825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In recent years, alarm has been raised due to the presence of chemical contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in water. This concern is due to the risks associated with their exposure, even in small amounts. These complex compounds cannot be removed or degraded by existing technologies in wastewater treatment plants. Therefore, advanced oxidation processes have been studied, with the objective of developing a technology capable of complementing the conventional water treatment plants. Heterogenous photocatalysis stands out for being a cost-effective and environmentally friendly process. However, its most common form (with suspended catalytic particles) requires time-consuming and costly downstream processes. Therefore, the heterogeneous photocatalysis process with a supported catalyst is preferable. Among the available supports, polymeric ones stand out due to their favorable characteristics, such as their transparency, flexibility and stability. This is a relatively novel process; therefore, there are still some gaps in the scientific knowledge. Thus, this review article aims to gather the existing information about this process and verify which questions are still to be answered.
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Thiel TA, Obata K, Abdi FF, van de Krol R, Schomäcker R, Schwarze M. Photocatalytic hydrogenation of acetophenone on a titanium dioxide cellulose film. RSC Adv 2022; 12:7055-7065. [PMID: 35424704 PMCID: PMC8982184 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra09294d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A previously developed sustainable immobilization concept for photocatalysts based on cellulose as a renewable support material was applied for the photocatalytic hydrogenation of acetophenone (ACP) to 1-phenyl ethanol (PE). Four different TiO2 modifications (P25, P90, PC105, and PC500) were screened for the reaction showing good performance for PC25 and PC500. PC500 was selected for a detailed kinetic study to find the optimal operating conditions, and to obtain a better understanding of the photocatalytic pathway in relation to conventional and transfer hydrogenation. The kinetic data were analyzed using the pseudo-first-order reaction rate law. A complete conversion was obtained for ACP concentrations below 1 mM using a 360 nm filter and argon as the purge gas within 2-3 hours. High oxygen concentrations slow down or prevent the reaction, and wavelengths below 300 nm lead to side-products. By investigating the temperature dependency, an activation energy of 22 kJ mol-1 was determined which is lower than the activation energies for conventional and transfer hydrogenation, because the light activation of the photocatalyst turns the endothermic to an exothermic reaction. PC500 was immobilized onto the cellulose film showing a 37% lower activity that remains almost constant after multiple use.
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- Tabea A Thiel
- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Chemistry: Multiphase Reaction Engineering Straße des 17. Juni 124, Sekr. TC8 10623 Berlin Germany
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- Institute for Solar Fuels, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Institute for Solar Fuels, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Chemistry: Multiphase Reaction Engineering Straße des 17. Juni 124, Sekr. TC8 10623 Berlin Germany
- Institute for Solar Fuels, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1 14109 Berlin Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Chemistry: Multiphase Reaction Engineering Straße des 17. Juni 124, Sekr. TC8 10623 Berlin Germany
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- Technische Universität Berlin, Department of Chemistry: Multiphase Reaction Engineering Straße des 17. Juni 124, Sekr. TC8 10623 Berlin Germany
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Mohamed Noor SH, Othman MHD, Khongnakorn W, Sinsamphanh O, Abdullah H, Puteh MH, Kurniawan TA, Zakria HS, El-badawy T, Ismail AF, Rahman MA, Jaafar J. Bisphenol A Removal Using Visible Light Driven Cu 2O/PVDF Photocatalytic Dual Layer Hollow Fiber Membrane. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:208. [PMID: 35207130 PMCID: PMC8877201 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is amongst the endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) that cause illness to humans and in this work was removed using copper (I) oxide (Cu2O) visible light photocatalyst which has a narrow bandgap of 2.2 eV. This was done by embedding Cu2O into polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes to generate a Cu2O/PVDF dual layer hollow fiber (DLHF) membrane using a co-extrusion technique. The initial ratio of 0.25 Cu2O/PVDF was used to study variation of the outer dope extrusion flowrate for 3 mL/min, 6 mL/min and 9 mL/min. Subsequently, the best flowrate was used to vary Cu2O/PVDF for 0.25, 0.50 and 0.75 with fixed outer dope extrusion flowrate. Under visible light irradiation, 10 mg/L of BPA was used to assess the membranes performance. The results show that the outer and inner layers of the membrane have finger-like structures, whereas the intermediate section of the membrane has a sponge-like structure. With high porosity up to 63.13%, the membrane is hydrophilic and exhibited high flux up to 13,891 L/m2h. The optimum photocatalytic membrane configuration is 0.50 Cu2O/PVDF DLHF membrane with 6 mL/min outer dope flowrate, which was able to remove 75% of 10 ppm BPA under visible light irradiation without copper leaching into the water sample.
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- Siti Hawa Mohamed Noor
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand;
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- Faculty of Environmental Science, Dongdok Campus, National University of Laos, Xaythany District, Vientiane 01080, Laos;
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic & Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
- School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (S.H.M.N.); (M.H.P.); (H.S.Z.); (T.E.-b.); (A.F.I.); (M.A.R.); (J.J.)
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Mismanagement, pollution and excessive use have depleted the world’s water resources, producing a shortage that in some territories is extreme. In this context, the need for potable water prompts the development of new and more efficient wastewater treatment systems to overcome shortages by recovering and reusing contaminated water. Among the water treatment methods, membrane technology is considered one of the most promising. Besides, photocatalytic degradation has become an attractive and efficient technology for water and wastewater treatment. However, the use of unsupported catalysts has as its main impediment their separation from the water once treated. With this, providing the membranes with this photocatalyzed degradation capacity can improve the application of photocatalysts, since in many cases their application improves their recovery and reuse. This review describes the general photocatalytic processes of the main inorganic nanoparticles used as fillers in hybrid polymeric membranes. In addition, the most recent hybrid organic–inorganic membranes are reviewed. Finally, the membranes formed by metal–organic frameworks that can be considered one of the newest and most versatile developments are described.
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Sattayapanich K, Chaiwat W, Boonmark S, Bureekaew S, Sutthasupa S. Alginate-based hydrogels embedded with ZnO nanoparticles as highly responsive colorimetric oxygen indicators. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj04164b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Simple fabrication of hydrogel-based colorimetric oxygen indicators as alternative smart materials for oxygen sensitive products and systems.
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- Kodchakorn Sattayapanich
- Division of Packaging Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, 555 Moo 1 Payupnai, Wangchan, Rayong, 21210, Thailand
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, 555 Moo 1 Payupnai, Wangchan, Rayong, 21210, Thailand
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- Division of Packaging Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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Ashar A, Bhatti IA, Jilani A, Mohsin M, Rasul S, Iqbal J, Shakoor MB, Al-Sehemi AG, Wageh S, Al-Ghamdi AA. Enhanced Solar Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) Using a (ZnO/CuO) Nanocomposite Grafted onto a Polyester Membrane for Wastewater Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4047. [PMID: 34833342 PMCID: PMC8621026 DOI: 10.3390/polym13224047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Among chemical water pollutants, Cr(VI) is a highly toxic heavy metal; solar photocatalysis is a cost-effective method to reduce Cr(VI) to innocuous Cr(III). In this research work, an efficient and economically feasible ZnO/CuO nanocomposite was grafted onto the polyester fabric ZnO/CuO/PF through the SILAR method. Characterization by SEM, EDX, XRD, and DRS confirmed the successful grafting of highly crystalline, solar active nanoflakes of ZnO/CuO nanocomposite onto the polyester fabric. The grafting of the ZnO/CuO nanocomposite was confirmed by FTIR analysis of the ZnO/CuO/PF membrane. A solar photocatalytic reduction reaction of Cr(VI) was carried out by ZnO/CuO/PF under natural sunlight (solar flux 5-6 kW h/m2). The response surface methodology was employed to determine the interactive effect of three reaction variables: initial concentration of Cr(VI), pH, and solar irradiation time. According to UV/Vis spectrophotometry, 97% of chromium was removed from wastewater in acidic conditions after four hours of sunlight irradiation. ZnO/CuO/PF demonstrated reusability for 11 batches of wastewater under natural sunlight. Evaluation of Cr(VI) reduction was also executed by complexation of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) with 1, 5-diphenylcarbazide. The total percentage removal of Cr after solar photocatalysis was carried out by AAS of the wastewater sample. The ZnO/CuO/PF enhanced the reduction of Cr(VI) metal from wastewater remarkably.
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- Ambreen Ashar
- Radiation Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.A.); (I.A.B.); (S.R.)
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- Radiation Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.A.); (I.A.B.); (S.R.)
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- Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Radiation Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.A.); (I.A.B.); (S.R.)
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- Radiation Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.A.); (I.A.B.); (S.R.)
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- Center of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- College of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan;
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (S.W.); (A.A.A.-G.)
- Physics and Engineering Mathematics Department, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf 32952, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (S.W.); (A.A.A.-G.)
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Baig U, Waheed A, Salih HA, Matin A, Alshami A, Aljundi IH. Facile Modification of NF Membrane by Multi-Layer Deposition of Polyelectrolytes for Enhanced Fouling Resistance. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3728. [PMID: 34771283 PMCID: PMC8588481 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Fouling not only deteriorates the membrane structure but also compromises the quality of the permeate and has deleterious consequences on the membrane operation. In the current study, a commercial thin film composite nanofiltration membrane (NF90) was modified by sequentially depositing oppositely charged polycation (poly(allylamine hydrochloride)) and polyanion (poly(acrylic acid)) polyelectrolytes using the layer-by-layer assembly method. The water contact angle was decreased by ~10° after the coating process, indicating increased hydrophilicity. The surface roughness of the prepared membranes decreased from 380 nm (M-0) to 306 nm (M-10) and 366 nm (M-20). M-10 membrane showed the highest permeate flux of 120 L m-2 h-1 with a salt rejection of >98% for MgSO4 and NaCl. The fabricated membranes M-20 and M-30 showed 15% improvement in fouling resistance and maintained the initial permeate flux longer than the pristine membrane.
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- Umair Baig
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (U.B.); (A.W.); (A.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (U.B.); (A.W.); (A.M.)
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- College of Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates;
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (U.B.); (A.W.); (A.M.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA;
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (U.B.); (A.W.); (A.M.)
- Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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