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Chellapandi T, Madhumitha G, Avinash J. Ultrasonication-assisted synthesis of CuO-decorated montmorillonite K30 nanocomposites for photocatalytic removal of emerging contaminants: A response surface methodology approach. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 259:119574. [PMID: 38986800 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Environmental pollution is increasing worldwide due to population and industrialization. Among the various forms of pollution, water pollution poses a significant challenge in contemporary times. In this study, we synthesized CuO-decorated montmorillonite K30 (MK30) nanosheets via a simple ultrasonication technique. The structural, morphological, compositional, and optical properties of the synthesized nanocomposites were evaluated using advanced instrumentation techniques. The morphology of CuO was cubic and cubic CuO evenly designed on the MK30, which was proved by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). The adsorption photocatalytic activity of the synthesized cubic CuO/MK30 composites was examined through the degradation of MB under visible light irradiation. The apparent reaction rate constant of 20% CuO/MK30 was 12.5 folds higher than that of CuO. These conditions included a catalyst dosage ranging from 5 to 15 mg, a pH level ranging from to 3-11, and a pollutant concentration ranging from 5 to 20 mg/L. The optimal conditions for MB dye removal were determined using response surface methodology (RSM). A scavenger study of the composite was conducted and verified that •O2- and •OH radicals play an important role in the degradation process. This investigation addressed the process of adsorption and potential removal pathways, with a particular emphasis on the role of functional groups. The environmentally friendly CuO/MK30 nanocomposites exhibited potential as photocatalysts for efficiently absorbing and degrading MB dye and TC drug pollutants. They represent promising candidates for the treatment of industrial wastewater, aiming to mitigate the environmental threats posed by organic pollutants.
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- Thangapandi Chellapandi
- Chemistry of Heterocycles & Natural Product Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Chemistry of Heterocycles & Natural Product Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
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Barbosa JRM, Santos ASGG, Viana AT, Gonçalves AG, Nunes OC, Pereira MFR, Soares OSGP. Carbon-based materials for water disinfection and heavy metals removal. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:1810-1828. [PMID: 36469607 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2154173] [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: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The presence of heavy metals and/or harmful bacteria in drinking water represents significant risks to human health. This study aimed to develop a low-cost water treatment technology using synthesized nanocomposites with metal nanoparticles supported on activated carbon (AC) for bacteria and heavy metal removal. In addition, the performance of the developed nanomaterials was compared with that of commercial materials - carbon fibers of three different typologies. The chemical and textural properties of all tested materials were characterized. To simulate a technology to be applied in a water outlet point, removal tests were carried out in a continuous system using suspensions of Escherichia coli and/or Staphylococcus aureus, wherein the contact time with the two phases was minimal (1 min). The obtained results revealed that iron and copper oxides supported on AC with a calcination treatment (CuFeO/AC-C) was the nanocomposite with the best performance, achieving a 6 log reduction for both bacteria in the same suspension up to 9 h operation. A mix of bacteria and heavy metals, simulating a real water, was treated with CuFeO/AC-C obtaining a 6 log reduction of bacteria, a Pb2+ removal >99.9% and Cd2+ removal between 97 and 98% over 180 passage times.
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- José R M Barbosa
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy (LEPABE), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Faculdade de Engenharia, Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Berede HT, Andoshe DM, Gultom NS, Kuo DH, Chen X, Abdullah H, Wondimu TH, Wu YN, Zelekew OA. Photocatalytic activity of the biogenic mediated green synthesized CuO nanoparticles confined into MgAl LDH matrix. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2314. [PMID: 38281984 PMCID: PMC10822861 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52547-w] [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: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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The global concern over water pollution caused by organic pollutants such as methylene blue (MB) and other dyes has reached a critical level. Herein, the Allium cepa L. peel extract was utilized to fabricate copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles. The CuO was combined with MgAl-layered double hydroxides (MgAl-LDHs) via a co-precipitation method with varying weight ratios of the CuO/LDHs. The composite catalysts were characterized and tested for the degradation of MB dye. The CuO/MgAl-LDH (1:2) showed the highest photocatalytic performance and achieved 99.20% MB degradation. However, only 90.03, 85.30, 71.87, and 35.53% MB dye was degraded with CuO/MgAl-LDHs (1:1), CuO/MgAl-LDHs (2:1), CuO, and MgAl-LDHs catalysts, respectively. Furthermore, a pseudo-first-order rate constant of the CuO/MgAl-LDHs (1:2) was 0.03141 min-1 while the rate constants for CuO and MgAl-LDHs were 0.0156 and 0.0052 min-1, respectively. The results demonstrated that the composite catalysts exhibited an improved catalytic performance than the pristine CuO and MgAl-LDHs. The higher photocatalytic performances of composite catalysts may be due to the uniform distribution of CuO nanoparticles into the LDH matrix, the higher surface area, and the lower electron and hole recombination rates. Therefore, the CuO/MgAl-LDHs composite catalyst can be one of the candidates used in environmental remediation.
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- Hildana Tesfaye Berede
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Rd., Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, 1239 Siping Rd., Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia.
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Araújo ES, Pereira MFG, da Silva GMG, Tavares GF, Oliveira CYB, Faia PM. A Review on the Use of Metal Oxide-Based Nanocomposites for the Remediation of Organics-Contaminated Water via Photocatalysis: Fundamentals, Bibliometric Study and Recent Advances. TOXICS 2023; 11:658. [PMID: 37624163 PMCID: PMC10458580 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11080658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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The improper disposal of toxic and carcinogenic organic substances resulting from the manufacture of dyes, drugs and pesticides can contaminate aquatic environments and potable water resources and cause serious damage to animal and human health and to the ecosystem. In this sense, heterogeneous photocatalysis stand out as one effective and cost-effective water depollution technique. The use of metal oxide nanocomposites (MON), from the mixture of two or more oxides or between these oxides and other functional semiconductor materials, have gained increasing attention from researchers and industrial developers as a potential alternative to produce efficient and environmentally friendly photocatalysts for the remediation of water contamination by organic compounds. Thus, this work presents an updated review of the main advances in the use of metal oxide nanocomposites-based photocatalysts for decontamination of water polluted by these substances. A bibliometric analysis allowed to show the evolution of the importance of this research topic in the literature over the last decade. The results of the study also showed that hierarchical and heterogeneous nanostructures of metal oxides, as well as conducting polymers and carbon materials, currently stand out as the main materials for the synthesis of MON, with better photocatalysis performance in the degradation of dyes, pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
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- Evando S. Araújo
- Research Group on Electrospinning and Nanotechnology Applications, Department of Materials Science, Federal University of San Francisco Valley, Juazeiro 48902-300, Brazil;
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- Research Group on Electrospinning and Nanotechnology Applications, Department of Materials Science, Federal University of San Francisco Valley, Juazeiro 48902-300, Brazil;
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of the Sertão Pernambucano, Petrolina 56314-520, Brazil;
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- Research and Extension Center, Laboratory of Fuels and Materials (NPE/LACOM), Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Phycology, Department of Botany, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-535, Brazil;
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes (CEMMPRE), FCTUC, University of Coimbra, Polo 2, Pinhal de Marrocos, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal;
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Khot M, Shaik RS, Touseef W, Kiani A. Binder-free NiO/CuO hybrid structure via ULPING (Ultra-short Laser Pulse for In-situ Nanostructure Generation) technique for supercapacitor electrode. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6975. [PMID: 37117400 PMCID: PMC10147619 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34274-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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Developing a cost-effective pseudocapacitor electrode manufacturing process incorporating binder-free, green synthesis methods and single-step fabrication is crucial in advancing supercapacitor research. This study aims to address this pressing issue and contribute to the ongoing efforts in the field by introducing ULPING (Ultra-short Laser Pulse for In-situ Nanostructure Generation) technique for effective design. Laser irradiation was conducted in ambient conditions to form a CuO/NiO hybrid structure providing a synergistic contribution to the electrical behavior of the electrode. Mainly, the effects of surface morphology and electrochemical surface because of tuning laser intensity were analyzed. The samples demonstrated high oxide formation, fiber generation, excellent porosity, and ease of ion accessibility. Owing to a less than 10-min binder-free fabrication method, the electrochemical performance of the as-fabricated electrode was 25.8 mC cm-2 at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 proved to be excellent. These excellent surface properties were possible by the simple working principle of pulsed laser irradiation in ambient conditions and smart tuning of the important laser parameters. The CuO/NiO electrode demonstrates excellent conductivity and rewarding cyclic stability of 83.33% after 8000 cycles. This study demonstrates the potential of the ULPING technique as a green and simple method for fabricating high-performance pseudocapacitor electrodes.
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- Mayuresh Khot
- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME), Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G0C5, Canada
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- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada
- Department of Manufacturing Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamilnadu, 632014, India
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- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME), Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G0C5, Canada
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- Silicon Hall: Micro/Nano Manufacturing Facility, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada.
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME), Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1G0C5, Canada.
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Shrestha S, Sapkota KP, Lee I, Islam MA, Pandey A, Gyawali N, Akter J, Mohan H, Shin T, Jeong S, Hahn JR. Carbon-Based Ternary Nanocomposite: Bullet Type ZnO-SWCNT-CuO for Substantial Solar-Driven Photocatalytic Decomposition of Aqueous Organic Contaminants. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248812. [PMID: 36557942 PMCID: PMC9784868 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A facile two-step synthesis of ternary hetero-composites of ZnO, CuO, and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) was developed through a recrystallization process followed by annealing. A series of nanocomposites were prepared by varying the weight ratio of copper(II) acetate hydrate and zinc(II) acetate dihydrate and keeping the weight ratio of SWCNTs constant. The results revealed the formation of heterojunctions (ZnO-SWCNT-CuO, ZSC) of three crystal structures adjacent to each other, forming a ternary wurtzite-structured nanoparticles along with defects. Enhanced charge separation (electron-hole pairs), reduced band gap, defect-enhanced specific surface area, and promoted oxidation potential were key factors for the enhanced photocatalytic activity of the ternary nanocomposites. OH• radicals were the main active species during dye degradation, and O2-• and h+ were also involved to a lesser extent. A type II heterojunction mechanism approach is proposed based on the charge carrier migration pattern. Among the synthesized nanocomposites, the sample prepared using copper(II) acetate hydrate and zinc(II) acetate dihydrate in a 1: 9 ratio (designated a ZSC3) showed the highest photocatalytic activity. ZSC3 achieved 99.2% photodecomposition of methylene blue in 20 min, 94.1% photodecomposition of Congo red in 60 min, and 99.6% photodecomposition of Rhodamine B in 40 min under simulated sunlight. Additionally, ZSC3 showed excellent reusability and stability, maintaining 96.7% of its activity even after five successive uses. Based on overall results, the ZSC sample was proposed as an excellent candidate for water purification applications.
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- Santu Shrestha
- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Amrit Campus, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Amrit Campus, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Amrit Campus, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, 2401 Research Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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Effect of CuO Loading on the Photocatalytic Activity of SrTiO3/MWCNTs Nanocomposites for Dye Degradation under Visible Light. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10110211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In this study, we report on the preparation of copper oxide/strontium titanate/multi-walled carbon nanotube (CuO/STO/MWCNTs) nanocomposites and their photocatalytic activity for degradation of dye under visible light. The crystalline structures of the nanocomposites were investigated by an X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique, which explored the successful fabrication of CuO/STO/MWCNTs nanocomposites, and the cubic STO phase was formed in all samples. For the morphological study, the transmission electron microscope (TEM) technique was used, which had proved the successful preparation of CuO and STO nanoparticles. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), dark field scanning transmission electron microscope (DF-STEM-EDX mapping), and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) analysis were performed to evidence the elemental composition of CuO/STO/MWCNTs nanocomposites. The optical characteristics were explored via UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and photoluminescence (PL) techniques. These studies clearly indicate the effect of the presence of CuO and MWCNTs on the visible absorption of the CuO/STO/MWCNTs nanocomposites. The photocatalytic activity of CuO/STO/MWCNTs nanocomposites was evaluated by the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under visible light irradiation, following first-order kinetics. Among the different x% CuO/STO/MWCNTs nanocomposites, the 5 wt.% CuO/STO/MWCNTs nanocomposites showed the highest photocatalytic efficiency for the degradation of MB dye. Moreover, the 5% CuO/STO/MWCNTs showed good stability and recyclability after three consecutive photocatalytic cycles. These results verified that the optimized nanocomposites can be used for photocatalytic applications, especially for dye degradation under visible light.
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Islam MA, Akter J, Lee I, Shrestha S, Pandey A, Gyawali N, Hossain MM, Hanif MA, Jang SG, Hahn JR. Facile Preparation of a Bispherical Silver-Carbon Photocatalyst and Its Enhanced Degradation Efficiency of Methylene Blue, Rhodamine B, and Methyl Orange under UV Light. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3959. [PMID: 36432244 PMCID: PMC9698814 DOI: 10.3390/nano12223959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The combination of organic and inorganic materials is attracting attention as a photocatalyst that promotes the decomposition of organic dyes. A facile thermal procedure has been proposed to produce spherical silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), carbon nanospheres (CNSs), and a bispherical AgNP-CNS nanocomposite. The AgNPs and CNSs were each synthesized from silver acetate and glucose via single- and two-step annealing processes under sealed conditions, respectively. The AgNP-CNS nanocomposite was synthesized by the thermolysis of a mixture of silver acetate and a mesophase, where the mesophase was formed by annealing glucose in a sealed vessel at 190 °C. The physicochemical features of the as-prepared nanoparticles and composite were evaluated using several analytical techniques, revealing (i) increased light absorption, (ii) a reduced bandgap, (iii) the presence of chemical interfacial heterojunctions, (iv) an increased specific surface area, and (v) favorable band-edge positions of the AgNP-CNS nanocomposite compared with those of the individual AgNP and CNS components. These characteristics led to the excellent photocatalytic efficacy of the AgNP-CNS nanocomposite for the decomposition of three pollutant dyes under ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In the AgNP-CNS nanocomposite, the light absorption and UV utilization capacity increased at more active sites. In addition, effective electron-hole separation at the heterojunction between the AgNPs and CNSs was possible under favorable band-edge conditions, resulting in the creation of reactive oxygen species. The decomposition rates of methylene blue were 95.2, 80.2, and 73.2% after 60 min in the presence of the AgNP-CNS nanocomposite, AgNPs, and CNSs, respectively. We also evaluated the photocatalytic degradation efficiency at various pH values and loadings (catalysts and dyes) with the AgNP-CNS nanocomposite. The AgNP-CNS nanocomposite was structurally rigid, resulting in 93.2% degradation of MB after five cycles of photocatalytic degradation.
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- Md. Akherul Islam
- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Institute of Advanced Composites Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Wanju, Jeonbuk 55324, Korea
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Functional Composite Materials Research Center, Institute of Advanced Composites Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Wanju, Jeonbuk 55324, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
- Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University 2401 Research Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695-8301, USA
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Sibhatu AK, Weldegebrieal GK, Sagadevan S, Tran NN, Hessel V. Photocatalytic activity of CuO nanoparticles for organic and inorganic pollutants removal in wastewater remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134623. [PMID: 35439489 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Heterogeneous photocatalysis is a promising technology for eradicating organic, inorganic, and microbial pollutants in water and wastewater remediation. It is a more preferable method to other conventional wastewater treatment approaches on account of its low cost, environmental benignity, ability to proceed at ambient temperature and pressure conditions, and capability to completely degrade pollutants under appropriate conditions into environmentally safe products. In heterogeneous photocatalysis, pollutant removal is mainly induced by in-situ generated reactive radicals and their subsequent attack when energetic radiation impinges on the semiconductor catalyst. As such, for the effective and economical removal of wastewater pollutants, the employed catalyst should have high photonic efficiency, less toxic, abundant, chemically and photochemically stableand visible light active. Copper (II) oxide (CuO) is one among such promising compounds and its photocatalytic performance has been hampered primarily by rapid recombination and slow mobility of photogenerated charge carriers. So, this review provides an overview of the strategies adopted to mitigate the aforementioned drawbacks and also other operational parameters to boost its catalytic activity towards the elimination of toxic organic and inorganic metal ion contaminants in an aqueous media.
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- Assefu Kassegn Sibhatu
- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia.
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide, 5005, Australia.
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Photocatalytic Dye Degradation and Bio-Insights of Honey-Produced α-Fe2O3 Nanoparticles. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14152301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles are produced using simple auto combustion methods with honey as a metal-stabilizing and -reducing agent. Herein, α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles are produced using an iron nitrate precursor. These prepared samples are analyzed by an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), FTIR spectroscopy, UV-DRS, and a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) combined with energy-dispersive spectroscopy and a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The XRD results confirm a rhombohedral structure with an R3c¯ space group single-phase formation of α-Fe2O3 in all samples. FESEM images reveal the different morphologies for the entire three samples. TEM analysis exhibits spherical shapes and their distribution on the surfaces. XPS spectroscopy confirms the Fe-2p and O-1s state and their valency. The VSM study shows strong ferromagnetic behavior. The prepared α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles exhibit exceptional charge carriers and radical production. The prepared sample retains excellent photocatalytic, antifungal and antibacterial activity.
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Waheed IF, Yasin Thayee Al-Janabi O, Foot PJ. Novel MgFe2O4-CuO/GO heterojunction magnetic nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization, and batch photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Dana A, Sheibani S. CNTs-copper oxide nanocomposite photocatalyst with high visible light degradation efficiency. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2021.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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da Cunha R, do Carmo Batista WVF, de Oliveira HL, dos Santos AC, dos Reis PM, Borges KB, Martelli PB, Furtado CA, de Fátima Gorgulho H. Carbon Xerogel/TiO2 composites as photocatalysts for acetaminophen degradation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Editorial: Special Issue on Photocatalytic Nanocomposite Materials (PNMs). Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11050587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This Special Issue titled “Photocatalytic Nanocomposite Materials” (PNMs) is devoted to the research into new-generation PNMs, particularly for the processes of solar radiation energy conversion with its focus lying on the physicochemical principles of creating new materials with purposeful properties for their specific applications [...]
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Sapkota KP, Islam MA, Hanif MA, Akter J, Lee I, Hahn JR. Hierarchical Nanocauliflower Chemical Assembly Composed of Copper Oxide and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Enhanced Photocatalytic Dye Degradation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:696. [PMID: 33802153 PMCID: PMC7998431 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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We present the fabrication and proficient photocatalytic performance of a series of heterojunction nanocomposites with cauliflower-like architecture synthesized from copper(II) oxide (CuO) nanocrystals and carbon nanotubes with single walls (SWCNTs). These unique photocatalysts were constructed via simplistic recrystallization succeeded by calcination and were labeled as CuOSC-1, CuOSC-2, and CuOSC-3 (representing the components; CuO and SC for SWCNTs, and the calcination time in hours). The photocatalytic potency of the fabricated nanocomposites was investigated on the basis of their capability to decompose methylene blue (MB) dye under visible-light irradiation. Every as-synthesized nanocomposite was effective photocatalyst for the photodecomposition of an MB solution. Moreover, CuOSC-3 exhibited the best photocatalytic activity, with 96% degradation of the visible-light irradiated MB solution in 2 h. Pure CuO nanocrystals generated through the same route and pure SWCNTs were used as controls, where the photocatalytic actions of the nanocomposite samples were found to be remarkably better than that of either the pure CuO or the pure SWCNTs. The recycling proficiency of the photocatalysts was also explored; the results disclosed that the samples could be applied for five cycles without exhibiting a notable change in photocatalytic performance or morphology.
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- Kamal Prasad Sapkota
- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (K.P.S.); (J.A.); (I.L.)
- Department of Chemistry, Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (M.A.I.); (M.A.H.)
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- Department of Bioactive Material Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (M.A.I.); (M.A.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (K.P.S.); (J.A.); (I.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (K.P.S.); (J.A.); (I.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea; (K.P.S.); (J.A.); (I.L.)
- Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, 2401 Research Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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Wang X, Masten SJ, Esfahanian E. Comparison of the photocatalytic efficacy and environmental impact of CdS, ZnFe 2O 4, and NiFe 2O 4 under visible light irradiation. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2021; 83:993-1004. [PMID: 33724931 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2021.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Three photocatalysts (CdS, ZnFe2O4, and NiFe2O4) were synthesized and their ability to photodegrade methylene blue (MB) was evaluated. MB was degraded by both spinel photocatalysts under visible light at room temperature, although their efficacy was less than that for CdS. The photocatalytic efficacies of NiFe2O4 were observed to be much greater than that for ZnFe2O4. All the synthesized nanoparticles absorbed visible light, while CdS had a larger absorption range within the visible light spectra and the most porous surface. Photo-deactivation was observed during the study, which could be due to the chemical adsorption of the degraded products on the catalyst surface. The factors that affected MB removal efficacy include the absorption range of photocatalysts, initial MB concentrations, amount of photocatalysts added, and photoreactor conditions. Life cycle analysis was used to compare the preparation methods of the photocatalysts in terms of energy consumption and environmental impact. The results showed that the hydrothermal method for NiFe2O4 preparation was less energy-intensive than the sol-gel method for CdS and ZnFe2O4 as the hydrothermal method is effective over a wider range of temperatures in aqueous media. Also, as ZnFe2O4, and NiFe2O4 have lower environmental impacts than CdS both show promise as photocatalysts.
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- Xiaoyu Wang
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA E-mail:
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA E-mail:
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA E-mail:
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Characterization, antibacterial and photocatalytic evaluation of green synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Sapkota KP, Hassan MM, Shrestha S, Hanif MA, Islam MA, Akter J, Abbas HG, Hahn JR. Heterojunction formation between copper(II) oxide nanoparticles and single-walled carbon nanotubes to enhance antibacterial performance. Int J Pharm 2020; 590:119937. [PMID: 33011252 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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We delineate the excellent bactericidal efficacy of stable heterojunction nanocomposites composed of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and copper(II) oxide (CuO) synthesized via facile recrystallization and calcination. The bactericidal effectiveness of the fabricated nanocomposites was examined using the standard broth-dilution method and the growth-inhibition-zone analysis method, in which bacteria cultured in an incubator in tryptic soy broth medium were subjected to the prepared samples. The bactericidal activity of all of the as-synthesized samples is evident in both methods, displaying a substantial decrease in bacterial colonies and resulting in clear inhibition zones, respectively. Among the CuO-SWCNT nanocomposites, the sample subjected to calcination at 500 °C for 5 h was found to exhibit the best performance against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, forming inhibition zones 182% and 162% larger than those formed by pure CuO, respectively.
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- Kamal Prasad Sapkota
- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Chemistry, Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Institute for Medical Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54907, South Korea
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- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, South Korea; Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, 2401 Research Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695-8301, USA
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Fine Characterization of Natural SiO2-Doped Catalyst Derived from Mussel Shell with Potential Photocatalytic Performance for Organic Dyes. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10101130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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In this work, a SiO2-doped natural photocatalyst derived from waste mussel shell (HAS) was prepared by acidification. The as-prepared sample was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), UV-visible diffuse-reflectance spectrum (UV-vis DRS), and Differential scanning and thermogravimetric analyses (DTA/TGA). The results exhibited that HAS was mesopores nanomaterial consisting of uneven arranged rod-like structure, the dominant component of HAS was SiO2 with a large number of hydroxyl groups, and a variety of transition metals uniformly distributed in HAS. Rhodamine B (RhB) and methylene blue (MB) removal efficiencies (equal to 92.59% and 99.14%, respectively) were observed under the HAS presence when exposed to the visible light. The degradation products were analyzed using liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC), among which, MB was degraded by demethylation and deamination, and RhB was degraded by N-deethylation and conjugate structure destruction. After four successive recycles, the removal efficiency of RhB and MB are still reach 86.103% and 75.844%. This study indicated that the mussel shells might be suggested as a novel natural photocatalyst in the application of dye wastewater treatment.
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N,Fe-Doped Carbon Dot Decorated Gear-Shaped WO3 for Highly Efficient UV-Vis-NIR-Driven Photocatalytic Performance. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10040416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development of efficient and non-toxic photocatalysts with a full spectrum response is a primary strategy in the area of photocatalytically mediated pollutant elimination. Herein, we report the preparation of novel nitrogen and iron co-doped carbon dots/gear-shaped WO3 (N,Fe-CDs/G-WO3) with significantly improved broad-spectrum utilization. Characterization results demonstrated that the gear-shaped G-WO3, decorated by N,Fe-CDs with excellent electron transfer/reservoir properties, possessed abundant oxygen vacancies, had large specific surface areas, had multiple light-reflections and had a narrow band gap. As a result, the N,Fe-CDs/G-WO3 composite exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of water contaminants under full spectrum irradiation. For example, the photodegradative efficiencies of rhodamine B (RhB) reached 81.4%, 97.1%, and 75% in 2 h, under ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared (UV, vis, and NIR) light irradiation, respectively. Moreover, the N,Fe-CDs/G-WO3 composite also exhibited an outstanding photocatalytic degradation efficiency for other dyes, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (PPCPs) like methylene blue (MB), ciprofloxacin (CIP), tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH), and oxytetracycline (OTC) (91.1%, 70.5%, 54.5%, and 47.8% in 3 h, respectively). The radical trapping experiments indicated that h+ and ·OH were the main reactive oxidative species (ROS), and the conversion between Fe (III) and Fe (II) played a key role in the photocatalytic reactions. Such a N,Fe-CD decorated material with brilliant photocatalytic activity has tremendous potential for application in environmental remediation.
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