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Piña-Pérez Y, Samaniego-Benítez E, Sierra-Uribe JH, González F, Tzompantzi F, Lartundo-Rojas L, Mantilla Á. Ethylenediamine-assisted solvothermal synthesis of ZnS/ZnO photocatalytic heterojunction for high-efficiency hydrogen production. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:36118-36135. [PMID: 37119492 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27206-8] [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: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid materials have emerged as a class of novel materials over the last two decades, as they combine functional organic components and inorganic building blocks into unique materials through various chemical or physical interactions. In the present work, the importance of the use of ethylenediamine in sulfided materials applied to photocatalytic processes in the H2 production is demonstrated. The ZnS/ZnO heterojunction was prepared by the solvothermal synthesis in the presence and absence of ethylenediamine. The photocatalytic behavior showed that the addition of ethylenediamine increases the photocatalytic efficiency up to eight times compared to the photocatalyst without the organic agent. The materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, infrared and UV-visible spectroscopies of solids, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and photoelectrochemical characterization. The ethylenediamine plays a double role: to stabilize the cubic phase of zinc sulfide and to act as a promoter molecule of charge transfer on the surface of ZnS/ZnO/en heterojunction, slowing down the rate of recombination of the electron-hole pair, which is reflected in a decrease in the resistance to transfer of charge carriers, improving the H2 production rate until 1564 µmol h-1 g-1.
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- Yanet Piña-Pérez
- Laboratorio de Fotocatálisis, CICATA-Legaria, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Legaria 694, Col. Irrigación, 11500, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
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- Cátedras CONACyT-CICATA-Legaria, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Legaria 694, Col. Irrigación, 11500, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Av. Ferrocarril San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col. Leyes de Reforma 1ª Sección, 09310, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos E Hidráulica, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Av. Ferrocarril San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col. Leyes de Reforma 1ª Sección, 09310, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Av. Ferrocarril San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col. Leyes de Reforma 1ª Sección, 09310, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias Y Micro Y Nanotecnologías, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Luis Enrique Erro S/N, Nueva Industrial Vallejo, 07738, Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Fotocatálisis, CICATA-Legaria, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Legaria 694, Col. Irrigación, 11500, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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Zhong Y, Zhang X, Xia Y, Zhang L, Xu Q, Zhu X, Feng W, Qin Q. A Fresh Perspective on the Impact of ZnTiO 3 Coupling on the Microstructure and Photocatalytic Properties of TiO 2 Fabricated at Varied Temperatures. Molecules 2023; 28:7626. [PMID: 38005348 PMCID: PMC10675743 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227626] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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ZnTiO3/TiO2 composite photocatalysts were synthesized via the sol-gel technique, and the impact of varying heat treatment temperatures (470, 570, 670 °C) on their crystalline arrangement, surface morphology, elemental composition, chemical state, specific surface area, optical characteristics, and photocatalytic efficacy was systematically investigated. The outcomes revealed that, as the temperature ascends, pure TiO2 undergoes a transition from anatase to rutile, ultimately forming a hybrid crystal structure at 670 °C. The incorporation of ZnTiO3 engenders a reduction in the TiO2 grain dimensions and retards the anatase-to-rutile phase transition. Consequently, the specimens manifest a composite constitution of anatase and ZnTiO3. In contrast, for pure TiO2, the specimen subjected to 670 °C annealing demonstrates superior photocatalytic performance due to its amalgamated crystal arrangement. The degradation efficacy of methylene blue (MB) aqueous solution attains 91% within a 60-min interval, with a calculated first-order reaction rate constant of 0.039 min-1. Interestingly, the ZnTiO3/TiO2 composite photocatalysts exhibit diminished photocatalytic activity in comparison to pristine TiO2 across all three temperature variations. Elucidation of the photocatalytic mechanism underscores that ZnTiO3 coupling augments the generation of photogenerated charge carriers. Nonetheless, concurrently, it undermines the crystalline integrity of the composite, yielding an excess of amorphous constituents that impede the mobility of photoinduced carriers. This dual effect also fosters escalated recombination of photogenerated charges, culminating in diminished quantum efficiency and reduced photocatalytic performance.
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- Yuanyuan Zhong
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.); (L.Z.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.); (L.Z.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.); (L.Z.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.); (L.Z.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.); (L.Z.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.); (L.Z.); (Q.X.)
- Material Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Zigong 643002, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Y.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.); (L.Z.); (Q.X.)
- Material Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Zigong 643002, China
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- Intelligent Manufacturing College, Chengdu Jincheng College, Chengdu 611731, China;
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Hayat A, Sohail M, Anwar U, Taha TA, Qazi HIA, Amina, Ajmal Z, Al-Sehemi AG, Algarni H, Al-Ghamdi AA, Amin MA, Palamanit A, Nawawi WI, Newair EF, Orooji Y. A Targeted Review of Current Progress, Challenges and Future Perspective of g-C 3 N 4 based Hybrid Photocatalyst Toward Multidimensional Applications. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200143. [PMID: 36285706 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200143] [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: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The increasing demand for searching highly efficient and robust technologies in the context of sustainable energy production totally rely onto the cost-effective energy efficient production technologies. Solar power technology in this regard will perceived to be extensively employed in a variety of ways in the future ahead, in terms of the combustion of petroleum-based pollutants, CO2 reduction, heterogeneous photocatalysis, as well as the formation of unlimited and sustainable hydrogen gas production. Semiconductor-based photocatalysis is regarded as potentially sustainable solution in this context. g-C3 N4 is classified as non-metallic semiconductor to overcome this energy demand and enviromental challenges, because of its superior electronic configuration, which has a median band energy of around 2.7 eV, strong photocatalytic stability, and higher light performance. The photocatalytic performance of g-C3 N4 is perceived to be inadequate, owing to its small surface area along with high rate of charge recombination. However, various synthetic strategies were applied in order to incorporate g-C3 N4 with different guest materials to increase photocatalytic performance. After these fabrication approaches, the photocatalytic activity was enhanced owing to generation of photoinduced electrons and holes, by improving light absorption ability, and boosting surface area, which provides more space for photocatalytic reaction. In this review, various metals, non-metals, metals oxide, sulfides, and ferrites have been integrated with g-C3 N4 to form mono, bimetallic, heterojunction, Z-scheme, and S-scheme-based materials for boosting performance. Also, different varieties of g-C3 N4 were utilized for different aspects of photocatalytic application i. e., water reduction, water oxidation, CO2 reduction, and photodegradation of dye pollutants, etc. As a consequence, we have assembled a summary of the latest g-C3 N4 based materials, their uses in solar energy adaption, and proper management of the environment. This research will further well explain the detail of the mechanism of all these photocatalytic processes for the next steps, as well as the age number of new insights in order to overcome the current challenges.
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- Asif Hayat
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR, China.,College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P.R. China
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- Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.,Physics and Engineering Mathematics Department, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf, 32952, Egypt
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- College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, 400065, China
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- Department of Physics, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 710072, Xian, PR China
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- Research Center for Adv. Mater. Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Research Center for Adv. Mater. Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Physics, 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
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Energy Technol. Program, Department of Specialized Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, 02600, Arau Perlis, Malaysia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, 82524, Egypt
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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Ariga K. Molecular Machines and Microrobots: Nanoarchitectonics Developments and On-Water Performances. MICROMACHINES 2022; 14:mi14010025. [PMID: 36677086 PMCID: PMC9860627 DOI: 10.3390/mi14010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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This review will focus on micromachines and microrobots, which are objects at the micro-level with similar machine functions, as well as nano-level objects such as molecular machines and nanomachines. The paper will initially review recent examples of molecular machines and microrobots that are not limited to interfaces, noting the diversity of their functions. Next, examples of molecular machines and micromachines/micro-robots functioning at the air-water interface will be discussed. The behaviors of molecular machines are influenced significantly by the specific characteristics of the air-water interface. By placing molecular machines at the air-water interface, the scientific horizon and depth of molecular machine research will increase dramatically. On the other hand, for microrobotics, more practical and advanced systems have been reported, such as the development of microrobots and microswimmers for environmental remediations and biomedical applications. The research currently being conducted on the surface of water may provide significant basic knowledge for future practical uses of molecular machines and microrobots.
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- Katsuhiko Ariga
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan;
- Department of Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8561, Japan
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Lopes FHP, Noleto LFG, Vieira VEM, de Sousa PB, Jucá ACS, Oliveira YL, Costa KRBS, Almeida MAP, Gouveia AF, Cavalcante LS. Experimental and Theoretical Correlation of Modulated Architectures of β-Ag2MoO4 Microcrystals: Effect of Different Synthesis Routes on the Morphology, Optical, Colorimetric, and Photocatalytic Properties. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-022-02509-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ariga K. Liquid Interfacial Nanoarchitectonics: Molecular Machines, Organic Semiconductors, Nanocarbons, Stem Cells, and Others. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2022.101656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Thermal nanoarchitectonics with NiMn2O4 binary nanocomposite as a superior electrode material for the fabrication of high performance supercapacitors. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Nanoarchitectonics with NiFe-layered double hydroxide decorated Co/Ni-carbon nanotubes for efficient oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysis. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116573] [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]
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Shen X, Song J, Kawakami K, Ariga K. Molecule-to-Material-to-Bio Nanoarchitectonics with Biomedical Fullerene Nanoparticles. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5404. [PMID: 35955337 PMCID: PMC9369991 DOI: 10.3390/ma15155404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanoarchitectonics integrates nanotechnology with various other fields, with the goal of creating functional material systems from nanoscale units such as atoms, molecules, and nanomaterials. The concept bears strong similarities to the processes and functions seen in biological systems. Therefore, it is natural for materials designed through nanoarchitectonics to truly shine in bio-related applications. In this review, we present an overview of recent work exemplifying how nanoarchitectonics relates to biology and how it is being applied in biomedical research. First, we present nanoscale interactions being studied in basic biology and how they parallel nanoarchitectonics concepts. Then, we overview the state-of-the-art in biomedical applications pursuant to the nanoarchitectonics framework. On this basis, we take a deep dive into a particular building-block material frequently seen in nanoarchitectonics approaches: fullerene. We take a closer look at recent research on fullerene nanoparticles, paying special attention to biomedical applications in biosensing, gene delivery, and radical scavenging. With these subjects, we aim to illustrate the power of nanomaterials and biomimetic nanoarchitectonics when applied to bio-related applications, and we offer some considerations for future perspectives.
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- Xuechen Shen
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa 277-8561, Chiba, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Research Center for Functional Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Ibaraki, Japan
- Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba 305-8577, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa 277-8561, Chiba, Japan
- WPI Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Ibaraki, Japan
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Electrospun Donor/Acceptor Nanofibers for Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12091535. [PMID: 35564245 PMCID: PMC9101664 DOI: 10.3390/nano12091535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We prepared a series of one-dimensional conjugated-material-based nanofibers with different morphologies and donor/acceptor (D/A) compositions by electrospinning for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. It was found that homogeneous D/A heterojunction nanofibers can be obtained by electrospinning, and the donor/acceptor ratio can be easily controlled. Compared with the single-component-based nanofibers, the D/A-based nanofibers showed a 34-fold increase in photocatalytic efficiency, attributed to the enhanced exciton dissociation in the nanofibrillar body. In addition, the photocatalytic activity of these nanofibers can be easily optimized by modulating the diameter. The results show that the diameter of the nanofibers can be conveniently controlled by the electrospinning feed rate, and the photocatalytic effect increases with decreasing fiber diameter. Consequently, the nanofibers with the smallest diameter exhibit the most efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, with the highest release rate of 24.38 mmol/(gh). This work provides preliminary evidence of the advantages of the electrospinning strategy in the construction of D/A nanofibers with controlled morphology and donor/acceptor composition, enabling efficient hydrogen evolution.
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Ariga K. Mechano-Nanoarchitectonics: Design and Function. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2101577. [PMID: 35352500 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Mechanical stimuli have rather ambiguous and less-specific features among various physical stimuli, but most materials exhibit a certain level of responses upon mechanical inputs. Unexplored sciences remain in mechanical responding systems as one of the frontiers of materials science. Nanoarchitectonics approaches for mechanically responding materials are discussed as mechano-nanoarchitectonics in this review article. Recent approaches on molecular and materials systems with mechanical response capabilities are first exemplified with two viewpoints: i) mechanical control of supramolecular assemblies and materials and ii) mechanical control and evaluation of atom/molecular level structures. In the following sections, special attentions on interfacial environments for mechano-nanoarchitectonics are emphasized. The section entitled iii) Mechanical Control of Molecular System at Dynamic Interface describes coupling of macroscopic mechanical forces and molecular-level phenomena. Delicate mechanical forces can be applied to functional molecules embedded at the air-water interface where operation of molecular machines and tuning of molecular receptors upon macroscopic mechanical actions are discussed. Finally, the important role of the interfacial media are further extended to the control of living cells as described in the section entitled iv) Mechanical Control of Biosystems. Pioneering approaches on cell fate regulations at liquid-liquid interfaces are discussed in addition to well-known mechanobiology.
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- Katsuhiko Ariga
- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, 305-0044, Japan
- Department of Advanced Materials Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8561, Japan
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Ariga K, Fakhrullin R. Materials Nanoarchitectonics from Atom to Living Cell: A Method for Everything. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2022. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20220071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Katsuhiko Ariga
- WPI Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8561, Japan
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 42000, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
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Saib F, Touahra F, Azoudj Y, Chebout R, Lerari D, Bachari K, Abdi A, Trari M. Preparation and photoelectrochemical characterization of the Ca2Co2O5, as novel photocatalyst for the H2 photo-production. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05118-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Shen X, Song J, Sevencan C, Leong DT, Ariga K. Bio-interactive nanoarchitectonics with two-dimensional materials and environments. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:199-224. [PMID: 35370475 PMCID: PMC8973389 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2054666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Like the proposal of nanotechnology by Richard Feynman, the nanoarchitectonics concept was initially proposed by Masakazu Aono. The nanoarchitectonics strategy conceptually fuses nanotechnology with other research fields including organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, micro/nanofabrication, materials science, and bio-related sciences, and aims to produce functional materials from nanoscale components. In this review article, bio-interactive nanoarchitectonics and two-dimensional materials and environments are discussed as a selected topic. The account gives general examples of nanoarchitectonics of two-dimensional materials for energy storage, catalysis, and biomedical applications, followed by explanations of bio-related applications with two-dimensional materials such as two-dimensional biomimetic nanosheets, fullerene nanosheets, and two-dimensional assemblies of one-dimensional fullerene nanowhiskers (FNWs). The discussion on bio-interactive nanoarchitectonics in two-dimensional environments further extends to liquid-liquid interfaces such as fluorocarbon-medium interfaces and viscous liquid interfaces as new frontiers of two-dimensional environments for bio-related applications. Controlling differentiation of stem cells at fluidic liquid interfaces is also discussed. Finally, a conclusive section briefly summarizes features of bio-interactive nanoarchitectonics with two-dimensional materials and environments and discusses possible future perspectives.
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- Xuechen Shen
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
- WPI Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Ibaraki, Japan
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- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
- WPI Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- David Tai Leong Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
- WPI Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Ibaraki, Japan
- CONTACT Katsuhiko Ariga WPI-MANA, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan
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Mohamed MM, Hessien MM, Ibrahim MM. One Pot Microwave Irradiation Synthesis of Spherical and Nanotube Titanates Incorporated Reduced Graphene for Efficient Hydrogen Production Photo-Electrocatalytically. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-021-02098-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Waqas M. Fe 2TiO 5/Fe 2O 3 (Shell/Shell) and (Shell/Core) Heterostructured for Efficient Oxygen Evolution. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:13461-13470. [PMID: 34424675 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A delicate synthesis strategy of Fe2TiO5/Fe2O3 (shell/shell (s/s)) and (shell/core (s/c)) heterostructures was proposed to realize efficient photocatalytic water oxidation. The hierarchical structure increases the light absorption depth of material, the strongly coupled components promoted the separation of photoinduced excitons, and the high surface area with adequate porosity allowed the diffusion of electrolyte to adsorb at rich active sites. Furthermore, Fe2TiO5/Fe2O3 (s/s) was coated by graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) subunits and exhibited good photocatalytic water reduction, resulting from the contact interface accelerating the effective separation of electrons and holes.
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- Muhammad Waqas
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Xili Campus, Xueyuan Road No. 1066, Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, P. R. China
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Ge Y, Tang J, Ullah A, Ullah S, Sarwar MN, Kim IS. Sabina chinensis leaf extracted and in situ incorporated polycaprolactone/polyvinylpyrrolidone electrospun microfibers for antibacterial application. RSC Adv 2021; 11:18231-18240. [PMID: 35480946 PMCID: PMC9033436 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01061a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Sabina chinensis is a valuable reforestation conifer and traditional medicinal plant. In order to retain the physiological and pharmacological activities of the plant and obtain a fibrous material with better antibacterial properties, a mixed solvent of dichloromethane and N,N'-dimethylformamide was used to obtain the leaf extracts, and Sabina chinensis leaf extract (ScLE)-loaded PCL/PVP microfibers were successfully fabricated by electrospinning. The whole preparation process was carried out at room temperature to avoid deterioration of active ingredients. From the antibacterial activity test, it was observed that ScLE-loaded polycaprolactone/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PCL/PVP) microfibers had potential antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria stains. The morphological properties of the prepared microfibers were observed by SEM. As the proportion of ScLE increased, the fiber diameter gradually increased and the surface was smooth. The excess ScLE addition caused the formation of beads during electrospinning. Considering different characterization results, 33% (v/v) addition of ScLE to the spinning solution was the optimum ratio. The winding structure obtained by the interaction of components in ScLE with PCL and PVP was confirmed by FTIR, XRD and WCA tests, which indicated that ScLE-loaded microfibers possessed excellent thermal stability, tear resistance and degradation resistance. It is expected that the prepared composite microfibers have potential applications as robust antibacterial meshes and films in the fields of biomedicine and air purification.
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- Yan Ge
- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University Nantong 226019 PR China.,National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, Nantong University Nantong 226019 PR China.,Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Division of Frontier Fibers, Institute for Fiber Engineering IFES-Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research ICCER, Shinshu University Tokida 3-15-1 Ueda Nagano 386-8567 Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Hypoxic Biomedicine, Institute of Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong University Nantong 226019 PR China.,Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University Nantong 226001 PR China
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Division of Frontier Fibers, Institute for Fiber Engineering IFES-Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research ICCER, Shinshu University Tokida 3-15-1 Ueda Nagano 386-8567 Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Division of Frontier Fibers, Institute for Fiber Engineering IFES-Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research ICCER, Shinshu University Tokida 3-15-1 Ueda Nagano 386-8567 Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Division of Frontier Fibers, Institute for Fiber Engineering IFES-Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research ICCER, Shinshu University Tokida 3-15-1 Ueda Nagano 386-8567 Japan
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- Nano Fusion Technology Research Group, Division of Frontier Fibers, Institute for Fiber Engineering IFES-Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research ICCER, Shinshu University Tokida 3-15-1 Ueda Nagano 386-8567 Japan
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Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Gaseous Benzene and Toluene over Novel Hybrid PIL@TiO2/m-GO Composites. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11010126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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In this work, the PIL (poly ionic liquid)@TiO2 composite was designed with two polymerized ionic liquid concentrations (low and high) and evaluated for pollutant degradation activity for benzene and toluene. The results showed that PIL (low)@TiO2 composite was more active than PIL (high)@TiO2 composites. The photodegradation rate of benzene and toluene pollutants by PIL (low)@TiO2 and PIL (high)@TiO2 composites was obtained as 86% and 74%, and 59% and 46%, respectively, under optimized conditions. The bandgap of TiO2 was markedly lowered (3.2 eV to 2.2 eV) due to the formation of PIL (low)@TiO2 composite. Besides, graphene oxide (GO) was used to grow the nano-photocatalysts’ specific surface area. The as-synthesized PIL (low)@TiO2@GO composite showed higher efficiency for benzene and toluene degradation which corresponds to 91% and 83%, respectively. The resultant novel hybrid photocatalyst (PIL@TiO2/m-GO) was prepared and appropriately characterized for their microstructural, morphology, and catalytic properties. Among the studied photocatalysts, the PIL (low)@TiO2@m-GO composite exhibits the highest activity in the degradation of benzene (97%) and toluene (97%). The ultimate bandgap of the composite reached 2.1 eV. Our results showed that the as-prepared composites hold an essential role for future considerations over organic pollutants.
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Gopalan AI, Lee JC, Saianand G, Lee KP, Chun WY, Hou YL, Kannan V, Park SS, Kim WJ. Cost-Effective Production of TiO 2 with 90-Fold Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity Via Facile Sequential Calcination and Ball Milling Post-Treatment Strategy. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13225072. [PMID: 33182834 PMCID: PMC7696072 DOI: 10.3390/ma13225072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2), the golden standard among the photocatalysts, exhibits a varying level of photocatalytic activities (PCA) amongst the synthetically prepared and commercially available products. For commercial applications, superior photoactivity and cost-effectiveness are the two main factors to be reckoned with. This study presents the development of simple, cost-effective post-treatment processes for a less costly TiO2 to significantly enhance the PCA to the level of expensive commercial TiO2 having demonstrated superior photoactivities. We have utilized sequential calcination and ball milling (BM) post-treatment processes on a less-costlier KA100 TiO2 and demonstrated multi-fold (nearly 90 times) enhancement in PCA. The post-treated KA100 samples along with reference commercial samples (P25, NP400, and ST01) were well-characterized by appropriate instrumentation and evaluated for the PCA considering acetaldehyde photodegradation as the model reaction. Lattice parameters, phase composition, crystallite size, surface functionalities, titanium, and oxygen electronic environments were evaluated. Among post-treated KA100, the sample that is subjected to sequential 700 °C calcination and BM (KA7-BM) processes exhibited 90-fold PCA enhancement over pristine KA100 and the PCA-like commercial NP400 (pure anatase-based TiO2). Based on our results, we attribute the superior PCA for KA7-BM due to the smaller crystallite size, the co-existence of mixed anatase-srilankite-rutile phases, and the consequent multiphase heterojunction formation, higher surface area, lattice disorder/strain generation, and surface oxygen environment. The present work demonstrates a feasible potential for the developed post-treatment strategy towards commercial prospects.
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- Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan
- School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Daegyeong Regional Infrastructure Technology Development Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (A.-I.G.); (K.-P.L.)
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- Department of Architecture, Seowon University, Cheongju 28674, Korea;
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan 2308, NSW, Australia;
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- School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Daegyeong Regional Infrastructure Technology Development Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (A.-I.G.); (K.-P.L.)
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- Real-scale Fire Testing; Research Center, Korea Conformity Laboratories, 33-72, Eonjang 1-Gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do 25913, Korea;
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehakro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea; (Y.-l.H.); (S.-S.P.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehakro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea; (Y.-l.H.); (S.-S.P.)
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- School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Daegyeong Regional Infrastructure Technology Development Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (A.-I.G.); (K.-P.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-950-6335
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Gopalan AI, Lee JC, Saianand G, Lee KP, Sonar P, Dharmarajan R, Hou YL, Ann KY, Kannan V, Kim WJ. Recent Progress in the Abatement of Hazardous Pollutants Using Photocatalytic TiO 2-Based Building Materials. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1854. [PMID: 32948034 PMCID: PMC7559443 DOI: 10.3390/nano10091854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been extensively investigated in interdisciplinary research (such as catalysis, energy, environment, health, etc.) owing to its attractive physico-chemical properties, abundant nature, chemical/environmental stability, low-cost manufacturing, low toxicity, etc. Over time, TiO2-incorporated building/construction materials have been utilized for mitigating potential problems related to the environment and human health issues. However, there are challenges with regards to photocatalytic efficiency improvements, lab to industrial scaling up, and commercial product production. Several innovative approaches/strategies have been evolved towards TiO2 modification with the focus of improving its photocatalytic efficiency. Taking these aspects into consideration, research has focused on the utilization of many of these advanced TiO2 materials towards the development of construction materials such as concrete, mortar, pavements, paints, etc. This topical review focuses explicitly on capturing and highlighting research advancements in the last five years (mainly) (2014-2019) on the utilization of various modified TiO2 materials for the development of practical photocatalytic building materials (PBM). We briefly summarize the prospective applications of TiO2-based building materials (cement, mortar, concretes, paints, coating, etc.) with relevance to the removal of outdoor/indoor NOx and volatile organic compounds, self-cleaning of the surfaces, etc. As a concluding remark, we outline the challenges and make recommendations for the future outlook of further investigations and developments in this prosperous area.
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- Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan
- Daegyeong Regional Infrastructure Technology Development Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (A.-I.G.); (K.-P.L.)
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- Department of Architecture, Seowon University, Cheongju 28674, Korea;
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia; (G.S.); (R.D.)
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- Daegyeong Regional Infrastructure Technology Development Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (A.-I.G.); (K.-P.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia;
- Centre for Material Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia; (G.S.); (R.D.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehakro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea;
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 1588, Korea;
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- Daegyeong Regional Infrastructure Technology Development Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (A.-I.G.); (K.-P.L.)
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