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Afridi MN, Zafar Z, Khan IA, Ali I, Bacha AUR, Maitlo HA, Qasim M, Nawaz M, Qi F, Sillanpää M, Lee KH, Asif MB. Advances in MXene-based technologies for the remediation of toxic phenols: A comprehensive review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 332:103250. [PMID: 39047647 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
The pressing global issue of organic pollutants, particularly phenolic compounds derived primarily from industrial wastes, poses a significant threat to the environment. Although progress has been made in the development of low-cost materials for phenolic compound removal, their effectiveness remains limited. Thus, there is an urgent need for novel technologies to comprehensively address this issue. In this context, MXenes, known for their exceptional physicochemical properties, have emerged as highly promising candidates for the remediation of phenolic pollutants. This review aims to provide a comprehensive and critical evaluation of MXene-based technologies for the removal of phenolic pollutants, focusing on the following key aspects: (1) The classification and categorization of phenolic pollutants, highlighting their adverse environmental impacts, and emphasizing the crucial need for their removal. (2) An in-depth discussion on the synthesis methods and properties of MXene-based composites, emphasizing their suitability for environmental remediation. (3) A detailed analysis of MXene-based adsorption, catalysis, photocatalysis, and hybrid processes, showcasing current advancements in MXene modification and functionalization to enhance removal efficiency. (4) A thorough examination of the removal mechanisms and stability of MXene-based technologies, elucidating their operating conditions and stability in pollutant removal scenarios. (5) Finally, this review concludes by outlining future challenges and opportunities for MXene-based technologies in water treatment, facilitating their potential applications. This comprehensive review provides valuable insights and innovative ideas for the development of versatile MXene-based technologies tailored to combat water pollution effectively.
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Affiliation(s)
- Muhammad Naveed Afridi
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi 74000, Pakistan
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Lahore, 1Km, Defense Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Health, Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Beijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa; Sustainability Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering, UPES, Bidholi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India; Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center (AMPMC), Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia.
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Wu Z, Han F, Wang T, Guan L, Liang Z, Han D, Niu L. A Recognition-Molecule-Free Photoelectrochemical Sensor Based on Ti 3C 2/TiO 2 Heterostructure for Monitoring of Dopamine. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13050526. [PMID: 37232887 DOI: 10.3390/bios13050526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Herein, a novel, recognition-molecule-free electrode based on Ti3C2/TiO2 composites was synthesized using Ti3C2 as the Ti source and TiO2 in situ formed by oxidation on the Ti3C2 surface for the selective detection of dopamine (DA). The TiO2 in situ formed by oxidation on the Ti3C2 surface not only increased the catalytically active surface for DA binding but also accelerated the carrier transfer due to the coupling between TiO2 and Ti3C2, resulting in a better photoelectric response than pure TiO2. Through a series of experimental conditions optimization, the photocurrent signals obtained by the MT100 electrode were proportional to the DA concentration from 0.125 to 400 µM, with a detection limit estimated at 0.045 µM. We also monitored DA in human blood serum samples using the MT100 electrode. The results showed good recovery, demonstrating the promising use of the sensor for the analysis of DA in real samples.
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- Zhifang Wu
- School of Economics and Statistics c/o Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photoelectric Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Economics and Statistics c/o Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photoelectric Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Economics and Statistics c/o Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photoelectric Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Economics and Statistics c/o Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photoelectric Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Economics and Statistics c/o Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photoelectric Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Economics and Statistics c/o Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photoelectric Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Psychoactive Substances Monitoring and Safety, Anti-Drug Tethnology Center of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510230, China
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- School of Economics and Statistics c/o Center for Advanced Analytical Science, c/o School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Photoelectric Sensing Materials and Devices, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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