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Grifasi N, Deorsola FA, Fino D, Piumetti M. Mesoporous TiO 2 and Fe-containing TiO 2 prepared by solution combustion synthesis as catalysts for the photodegradation of paracetamol. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:36861-36881. [PMID: 38758438 PMCID: PMC11182819 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33575-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Water pollution due to emerging contaminants, e.g., pharmaceuticals, is one of the most frequently discussed issues. Among them, paracetamol received great attention due to its physico-chemical properties, persistence, and adverse environmental effects. Different techniques were employed for its degradation and, among them, photodegradation is considered one of the most suitable to pursue the aim. This work aimed to synthesize mesoporous TiO2, even with the presence of iron, through a one-pot method, with an enhanced ability to abate paracetamol. Precisely, pure and iron-containing (3.5 wt%) TiO2 were successfully obtained employing an uncommon procedure for this kind of material, mainly solution combustion synthesis (SCS). Moreover, a traditional hydrothermal method and a commercial Degussa P25 were also investigated for comparison purposes. The samples were characterized through N2-physisorption at - 196 °C, XRD, XPS, EDX, DR UV-Vis, and FESEM analysis. The catalytic activity was investigated for the abatement of 10 ppm of paracetamol, under UV irradiation in acidic conditions (pH = 3) and in the presence of H2O2. As a whole, the best-performing catalysts were those obtained through the SCS procedure, highlighting a complete removal of the organic pollutant after 1 h in the case of Fe/TiO2_SCS, thanks to its highly defective structure and the presence of metal Fe. To better investigate the performance of both pure and Fe-containing SCS samples, further oxidation tests were performed at pH = 7 and in the absence of H2O2. Noteworthy, in these conditions, the two samples exhibited different behaviors, highlighting different mechanisms depending on the presence or absence of iron in the structure. Finally, a kinetic study was conducted, demonstrating that a first order is suitable for its abatement.
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- Nadia Grifasi
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Polytechnic of Turin, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Polytechnic of Turin, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Polytechnic of Turin, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Polytechnic of Turin, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129, Turin, Italy.
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Sulka GD. Electrochemistry of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104040. [PMID: 37241782 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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In the last few decades, the development and use of thin films and nanostructured materials to enhance physical and chemical properties of materials has been common practice in the field of materials science and engineering. The progress which has recently been made in tailoring the unique properties of thin films and nanostructured materials, such as a high surface area to volume ratio, surface charge, structure, anisotropic nature, and tunable functionalities, allow expanding the range of their possible applications from mechanical, structural, and protective coatings to electronics, energy storage systems, sensing, optoelectronics, catalysis, and biomedicine. Recent advances have also focused on the importance of electrochemistry in the fabrication and characterization of functional thin films and nanostructured materials, as well as various systems and devices based on these materials. Both cathodic and anodic processes are being extensively developed in order to elaborate new procedures and possibilities for the synthesis and characterization of thin films and nanostructured materials.
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- Grzegorz Dariusz Sulka
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30387 Krakow, Poland
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Nguyen LTT, Nguyen HTT, Nguyen LTH, Duong ATT, Nguyen HQ, Ngo VTM, Vu NV, Nguyen DTC, Tran TV. Efficient and recyclable Nd 3+-doped CoFe 2O 4 for boosted visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B dye. RSC Adv 2023; 13:10650-10656. [PMID: 37056968 PMCID: PMC10089080 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00971h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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Rare earth metal doping spinel ferrites offer excellent electronic, magnetic, and photocatalytic properties, but they have not been well explored for environmental mitigation. Herein, we report the facile fabrication of novel CoNd x Fe2-x O4 (x = 0-0.05) photocatalysts based on Nd3+ incorporated into CoFe2O4 for the degradation of Rhodamine B under visible light irradiation. The Nd3+ dopant considerably increased the specific surface area (35 m2 g-1) and enhanced the degradation performance (94.7%) of CoNd x Fe2-x O4 catalysts. Nd3+-doped CoFe2O4 played a role in the formation of radicals, including ˙OH, h+, and ˙O2 -. With high recyclability and performance, CoNd0.05Fe1.95O4 nanoparticles can be efficient and reusable photocatalysts for degrading organic dyes, including Rhodamine B from wastewaters.
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- Loan T T Nguyen
- Faculty of Chemistry, Thai Nguyen University of Education Thai Nguyen 240000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Automotive and Power Machinery Engineering, Thai Nguyen University of Technology Thai Nguyen 24000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Thai Nguyen University of Education Thai Nguyen 240000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Thai Nguyen University of Education Thai Nguyen 240000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Thai Nguyen University of Education Thai Nguyen 240000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Thai Nguyen University of Education Thai Nguyen 240000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Thai Nguyen University of Education Thai Nguyen 240000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City 755414 Vietnam (+84)-028-39-404-759 (+84)-028-3941-1211
- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City 755414 Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City 755414 Vietnam (+84)-028-39-404-759 (+84)-028-3941-1211
- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4 Ho Chi Minh City 755414 Vietnam
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Gelaye Y. The status and natural impact of floriculture production in Ethiopia: a systematic review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:9066-9081. [PMID: 36437364 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24279-9] [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: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Ethiopia's floriculture industry is exceedingly emerging, and, currently, it ranks as the sixth largest exporter of roses worldwide and second largest in Africa. Currently, many flowers, such as rose, gypsophila, carnations, and chrysanthemum, are growing. However, floriculture farms are contributing a high level of health risks and environmental problems in Ethiopia. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to scrutinize the status and impacts of floriculture industries in Ethiopia. The floriculture division is an emerging sector in Ethiopia, and the number of farms, income, job opportunities, and diversity of flowers are increasing. However, the health risks and environmental fates of the sector are also increasing. Ethiopian floriculture farms lack waste disposal technologies and workers' protective equipment and safety, and the chemicals, plastics, and corrugated irons used in the farms are carelessly disposed everywhere. Pesticides, plastics, and fertilizers are also freely discharged into water bodies and terrestrial land, which is causing the development of health risks; aquatic life hazards; and soil, water, and air pollution. However, Ethiopia has no strong and functional system or structure to control the impacts of floriculture farms. The government and the farm owners are not thoughtful about the environmental issues, health concerns, and socioeconomic impacts of the wastes. The government lacks regular control and assessment of farms, and the farms are engaging for their profit. Nevertheless, developed countries are currently using both natural and modern technologies to manage floricultural wastes. Ethiopia should therefore suggest manageable possible approaches and sound management strategies based on the findings of the analyses.
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- Yohannes Gelaye
- Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Debre Markos University, P.O. Box 269, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
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Shubha J, Roopashree B, Patil R, Khan M, Rafi Shaik M, Alaqarbeh M, Alwarthan A, Mahmoud Karami A, Farooq Adil S. Facile synthesis of ZnO/CuO/Eu Heterostructure photocatalyst for the Degradation of Industrial Effluent. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Zhang XS, Zhao HT, Liu Y, Li WZ, Luo N, Luan J. Ligand-induced synthesis of two Cu-based coordination polymers and derivation of carbon-coated metal oxide heterojunctions for enhanced photocatalytic degradation. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:17319-17327. [DOI: 10.1039/d2dt03023c] [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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In this study two new Cu-CPs have been constructed as precursors for the preparation of carbon-coated metal oxide heterojunctions. Moreover, we have used Mo metal as a doping agent to boost the photodegradation activity of the CP-derived carbon nanostructures.
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- Xiao-Sa Zhang
- College of Science, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, 110142, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, 110142, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, 110142, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, 110142, P. R. China
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- College of Science, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, 110142, P. R. China
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- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 100819, P. R. China
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