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Kubiak A, Fuks H, Szymczyk A, Frankowski M, Cegłowski M. Development of a novel LED-IoT photoreactor for enhanced removal of carbamazepine waste driven by solar energy. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 362:121331. [PMID: 38833931 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121331] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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This study introduces an innovative LED-IoT photoreactor, representing a significant advancement in response to the demand for sustainable water purification. The integration of LED-IoT installations addresses the challenge of intermittent sunlight availability, employing LEDs with a spectrum mimicking natural sunlight. Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensors and Internet of things (IoT) technology ensure consistent radiation intensity, with the LED deactivating in ample sunlight and activating in its absence. Utilizing a visible light-absorbing photocatalyst developed through sol-gel synthesis and mild-temperature calcination, this research demonstrates a remarkable carbamazepine removal efficiency exceeding 95% under LED-IoT system illumination, compared to less than 90% efficiency with sunlight alone, within a 6-h exposure period. Moreover, the designed photocatalytic system achieves over 60% mineralization of carbamazepine after 12 h. Notably, the photocatalyst demonstrated excellent stability with no performance loss during five further cycles. Furthermore, integration with renewable energy sources facilitated continuous operation beyond daylight hours, enhancing the system's applicability in real-world water treatment scenarios. A notable application of the LED-IoT system at an operating sewage treatment plant showed nearly 80% efficiency in carbamazepine removal from sewage in the secondary settling tank after 6 h of irradiation, coupled with nearly 40% mineralization efficiency. Additionally, physicochemical analyses such as XPS and STA-FTIR confirm that the carbamazepine photooxidation process does not affect the surface of the photocatalyst, showing no adsorption for degradation products.
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- Adam Kubiak
- Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Faculty of Chemistry, Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 8, PL-61614, Poznan, Poland.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Al. Piastów 19, PL-70310, Szczecin, Poland
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Al. Piastów 19, PL-70310, Szczecin, Poland
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- Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Faculty of Chemistry, Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 8, PL-61614, Poznan, Poland
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- Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Faculty of Chemistry, Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 8, PL-61614, Poznan, Poland
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Khan S, Noor T, Iqbal N, Yaqoob L. Photocatalytic Dye Degradation from Textile Wastewater: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:21751-21767. [PMID: 38799325 PMCID: PMC11112581 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The elimination of dyes discharged from industrial wastewater into water bodies is crucial due to its detrimental effects on aquatic organisms and potential carcinogenic impact on human health. Various methods are employed for dye removal, but they often fall short in completely degrading the dyes and generating large amounts of suspended solids. Hence, there is a critical need for an efficient process that can achieve complete dye degradation with minimal waste emission. Among traditional water treatment approaches, photocatalysis stands out as a promising method for degrading diverse toxic and organic pollutants present in wastewater. In this review, the heterogeneous photocatalysis process is well explained for dye removal. This comprehensive review not only provides insightful illumination on the classification of dyes but also thoroughly explains various dye removal methods and the underlying mechanisms of photocatalysis. Furthermore, factors which effect the activity of the photocatalysis process are also explained in detail. Likewise, we categorized the heterogeneous photocatalyst in three generations and observed their activity for dye removal. This review also addresses the challenges and effectiveness of this promising field. Its primary aim is to offer a comprehensive overview of the photocatalytic degradation of pollution and to explore its potential for further future applications.
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- Sadia Khan
- School
of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- School
of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- U.S.−Pakistan
Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12 Campus, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- School
of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University
of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Senthil Rathi B, Ewe LS, S S, S S, Yew WK, R B, Tiong SK. Recent trends and advancement in metal oxide nanoparticles for the degradation of dyes: synthesis, mechanism, types and its application. Nanotoxicology 2024; 18:272-298. [PMID: 38821108 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2024.2349304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Synthetic dyes play a crucial role in our daily lives, especially in clothing, leather accessories, and furniture manufacturing. Unfortunately, these potentially carcinogenic substances are significantly impacting our water systems due to their widespread use. Dyes from various sources pose a serious environmental threat owing to their persistence and toxicity. Regulations underscore the urgency in addressing this problem. In response to this challenge, metal oxide nanoparticles such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), and iron oxide (Fe3O4) have emerged as intriguing options for dye degradation due to their unique characteristics and production methods. This paper aims to explore the types of nanoparticles suitable for dye degradation, various synthesis methods, and the properties of nanoparticles. The study elaborates on the photocatalytic and adsorption-desorption activities of metal oxide nanoparticles, elucidating their role in dye degradation and their application potential. Factors influencing degradation, including nanoparticle properties and environmental conditions, are discussed. Furthermore, the paper provides relevant case studies, practical applications in water treatment, and effluent treatment specifically in the textile sector. Challenges such as agglomeration, toxicity concerns, and cost-effectiveness are acknowledged. Future advancements in nanomaterial synthesis, their integration with other materials, and their impact on environmental regulations are potential areas for development. In conclusion, metal oxide nanoparticles possess immense potential in reducing dye pollution, and further research and development are essential to define their role in long-term environmental management.
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- B Senthil Rathi
- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai, India
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- School of Engineering and Physical Science, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Nasir A, Tesler AB, Mohajernia S, Qin S, Schmuki P, Mazare A, Yasin T. Enhanced Photocatalytic H 2 Generation by Light-Induced Carbon Modification of TiO 2 Nanotubes. ChemistryOpen 2024; 13:e202300185. [PMID: 38088583 PMCID: PMC11095147 DOI: 10.1002/open.202300185] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the material of choice for photocatalytic and electrochemical applications owing to its outstanding physicochemical properties. However, its wide bandgap and relatively low conductivity limit its practical application. Modifying TiO2 with carbon species is a promising route to overcome these intrinsic complexities. In this work, we propose a facile method to modify TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) based on the remnant organic electrolyte retained inside the nanotubes after the anodization process, that is, without removing it by immersion in ethanol. Carbon-modified TiO2 NTs (C-TiO2 NTs) showed enhanced H2 evolution in photocatalysis under UV illumination in aqueous solutions. When the C-TiO2 NTs were subjected to UV light illumination, the carbon underwent modification, resulting in higher measured photocurrents in the tube layers. After UV illumination, the IPCE of the C-TiO2 NTs was 4.4-fold higher than that of the carbon-free TiO2 NTs.
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- Amara Nasir
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringWW4-LKOFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-NurembergMartensstrasse 791058ErlangenGermany
- Pakistan Institute of Engineering and AppliedSciences (PIEAS)PO NiloreIslamabad45650Pakistan.
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringWW4-LKOFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-NurembergMartensstrasse 791058ErlangenGermany
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering DepartmentUniversity of Alberta12-237 Donadeo Innovation Centre For Engineering, 9211–116 StEdmontonCanada
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringWW4-LKOFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-NurembergMartensstrasse 791058ErlangenGermany
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringWW4-LKOFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-NurembergMartensstrasse 791058ErlangenGermany
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and MaterialsŠlechtitel u 27Olomouc78371Czech Republic
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringWW4-LKOFriedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-NurembergMartensstrasse 791058ErlangenGermany
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- Pakistan Institute of Engineering and AppliedSciences (PIEAS)PO NiloreIslamabad45650Pakistan.
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Assadi AA, Baaloudj O, Khezami L, Ben Hamadi N, Mouni L, Assadi AA, Ghorbal A. An Overview of Recent Developments in Improving the Photocatalytic Activity of TiO 2-Based Materials for the Treatment of Indoor Air and Bacterial Inactivation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2246. [PMID: 36984127 PMCID: PMC10056653 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Indoor air quality has become a significant public health concern. The low cost and high efficiency of photocatalytic technology make it a natural choice for achieving deep air purification. Photocatalysis procedures have been widely investigated for environmental remediation, particularly for air treatment. Several semiconductors, such as TiO2, have been used for photocatalytic purposes as catalysts, and they have earned a lot of interest in the last few years owing to their outstanding features. In this context, this review has collected and discussed recent studies on advances in improving the photocatalytic activity of TiO2-based materials for indoor air treatment and bacterial inactivation. In addition, it has elucidated the properties of some widely used TiO2-based catalysts and their advantages in the photocatalytic process as well as improved photocatalytic activity using doping and heterojunction techniques. Current publications about various combined catalysts have been summarized and reviewed to emphasize the significance of combining catalysts to increase air treatment efficiency. Besides, this paper summarized works that used these catalysts to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and microorganisms. Moreover, the reaction mechanism has been described and summarized based on literature to comprehend further pollutant elimination and microorganism inactivation using photocatalysis. This review concludes with a general opinion and an outlook on potential future research topics, including viral disinfection and other hazardous gases.
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- Achraf Amir Assadi
- Center for Research on Microelectronics and Nanotechnology, CRMN Sousse Techno Park, Sahloul BP 334, Sousse 4054, Tunisia
- Research Unit Advanced Materials, Applied Mechanics, Innovative Processes and Environment, Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gabes (ISSAT), University of Gabes, Gabes 6029, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Reaction Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering, Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene, BP 32, Algiers 16111, Algeria
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environment, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), 3351, Boul. des Forges, C.P. 500, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5H7, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratoire de Gestion et Valorisation des Ressources Naturelles et Assurance Qualité, Faculté SNVST, Université Bouira, Bouira 10000, Algeria
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- École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes (ENSCR), Université de Rennes, UMR CNRS 6226, 11 Allée de Beaulieu, 35700 Rennes, France
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- Research Unit Advanced Materials, Applied Mechanics, Innovative Processes and Environment, Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gabes (ISSAT), University of Gabes, Gabes 6029, Tunisia
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Effect of Thermal Treatment of Symmetric TiO2 Nanotube Arrays in Argon on Photocatalytic CO2 Conversion. Symmetry (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/sym14122678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Symmetric titania nanotube arrays (TiO2 NTs) are a well-known photocatalyst with a large surface area and band edge potentials suitable for redox reactions. Thermal treatment of symmetrical arrays of TiO2 nanotubes in argon was used to change the carbon content of the samples. The influence of the carbon content in the structure of symmetrical TiO2 NTs on their photoelectrochemical properties and photocatalytic activity in the conversion of CO2 into organic fuel precursors has been studied. The structure, chemical, and phase composition of obtained samples were studied by X-ray analysis, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM with energy dispersive analysis. It is established that carbon-related defects in the samples accumulate electrons on the surface required for the CO2 conversion reaction. It has been shown for the first time that varying the carbon content in symmetric TiO2 NTs arrays by annealing at different temperatures in argon makes it possible to control the yield of methane and methanol in CO2 conversion. It is revealed that too high a concentration of carbon dangling bonds promotes the growth of CO2 conversion efficiency but causes instability in this process. The obtained results show a high promise of symmetric carbon-doped TiO2 NTs arrays for the photocatalytic conversion of CO2.
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3D-C-Fe4N@NiCu/Metallic Macroporous Frameworks for Binder-free Compact Hybrid Supercapacitors with High Areal Capacities. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Improved electrochemical properties of Co-P hydrogen storage material via doping with TiO2 nanotubes, nanofibers and nanoparticles prepared by different methods. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2022.140077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kim YE, Byun MY, Lee KY, Lee MS. Hydrothermal synthesis of mesoporous TiO2 using β-diketonate stabilizing agents for photocatalytic degradation of methyl violet 2B under visible light. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Milenov T, Terziyska P, Avdeev G, Karashanova D, Georgieva B, Avramova I, Genkov K, Valcheva E. Structure and Phase Composition Study of Heavy Doped with Carbon Thin Films of TiO2 : C Deposited by RF Magnetron Sputtering. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036023622100333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Wahyuni ET, Mochammad RS, Mahira NS, Lestari ND, Syoufian A, Nasir TA. Enhancement of TiO2 activity under visible light by doping S element from sulfur core for Pb(II) photo-oxidation. REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11144-022-02268-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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The Benefits of Using Saccharose for Photocatalytic Water Disinfection. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23094719. [PMID: 35563110 PMCID: PMC9101646 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23094719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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In this work, the characteristics of saccharose (sucrose)-modified TiO2 (C/TiO2) photocatalysts obtained using a hydrothermal method at low temperature (100 °C) are presented. The influence of C/TiO2 on survivability and enzyme activity (catalase and superoxide dismutase) of Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli (ATCC 29425) and Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 49461) under UV-A and artificial solar light (ASL) were examined. The obtained TiO2-1%-S-100 photocatalysts were capable of total E. coli and S. epidermidis inactivation under ASL irradiation in less than 1 h. In addition, the impacts of sugars on the photocatalytic activity and disinfection performance are discussed.
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Removal of the Hazardous Congo Red Dye through Degradation under Visible Light Photocatalyzed by C,N Co-Doped TiO2 Prepared from Chicken Egg White. ScientificWorldJournal 2022; 2022:2613841. [PMID: 35463828 PMCID: PMC9033386 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2613841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The C,N co-doped TiO2 photocatalyst was prepared by interacting the chicken egg white having various weights (1, 2, and 4 g) with 1 g of TiO2 in an autoclave through the hydrothermal process at 150°C. The C,N co-doped TiO2 photocatalysts were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), specular reflectance UV/visible (SRUV/Vis), and transmission electron microscope (TEM) instruments. The photocatalytic activity of the co-doped TiO2 was evaluated by monitoring the photo-decolorization of Congo red dye under visible light through a batch experiment. The characterization results assigned that the C and N atoms from the chicken egg white have been successfully co-doped into TiO2 through interstitial and substitutional combination, which could notably narrow their band gap energy entering into the visible region. In line with the gap narrowing, the co-doping C,N into TiO2 could remarkably improve the photocatalytic activity under visible light in the dye photo-decolorization. The enhancement of the photocatalyst activity of TiO2-C,N was controlled by the weight of the egg white introduced, and 2 g of the egg white resulted in the highest activity. Further, the best dye photo-decolorization, which was about 98%, of 10 mg/L Congo red dye in 100 mL of the solution under visible irradiation could be reached by applying TiO2-C,N prepared from 2 g of the egg white, within 45 min, at pH 7, and 50 mg of the photocatalyst mass.
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Recent research progress of bimetallic phosphides-based nanomaterials as cocatalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Hui KC, Ang WL, Yahya WZN, Sambudi NS. Effects of nitrogen/bismuth-doping on the photocatalyst composite of carbon dots/titanium dioxide nanoparticles (CDs/TNP) for enhanced visible light-driven removal of diclofenac. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 290:133377. [PMID: 34952025 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The present work demonstrates the coupling of titanium dioxide, TiO2 nanoparticles (TNP) with N-doped, Bi-doped, and N-Bi co-doped rice husk-derived carbon dots (CDs) via a facile dispersion method, forming respective photocatalyst composites of CDs/TNP, N-CDs/TNP, Bi-CDs/TNP and N-Bi-CDs/TNP. Characterization analyzes verified the successful incorporation of respective CDs samples into TNP, forming photocatalyst composite with narrowed band gap and quenched photoluminescence intensity. Photocatalytic activity of TNP and the respective composites was investigated for photodegradation of diclofenac (DCF) under both simulated sunlight and natural sunlight irradiation. The as-prepared N-Bi-CDs/TNP composite showed the best photocatalytic performance among all composites, able to completely degrade 5 ppm of DCF within 60 min and 180 min under both types of visible light irradiation, respectively. The N-Bi-CDs/TNP composite also showed a TOC removal efficiency up to 87.63%. N-Bi-CDs, worked as photosensitizer and electron reservoir, contributed to the outstanding photocatalytic activity of N-Bi-CDs/TNP, whereby the recombination was prolonged and light absorption was shifted towards the visible light region. Furthermore, the composite of N-Bi-CDs/TNP also demonstrated good stability and reusability over repeated degradation cycles. The photodegradation of DCF resulted into several intermediates, which were identified from LC-MS analysis. The present work could provide an insight on the application of heteroatoms doped and co-doped carbon dots in semiconductor oxide as high performance photocatalysts.
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- Khee Chung Hui
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Programme, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO), Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Centre of Research in Ionic Liquids (CORIL), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia; Center for Urban Resource Sustainability (CUReS), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, Malaysia.
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Ponkshe A, Thakur P. Solar light-driven photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of beta blockers propranolol and atenolol by carbon dot/TiO 2 composite. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:15614-15630. [PMID: 34628578 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16796-w] [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: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Herein improved solar light-driven photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of two emerging pollutants as well as recalcitrant beta blockers propranolol (PR) and atenolol (AT) have been demonstrated by metal-free carbon dot/TiO2 (CDT) composite. Hydrothermally synthesized TiO2 has been decorated with electrochemically synthesized carbon dots (CDs) and was well characterized by various analytical techniques viz. XRD, FTIR, Raman, XPS, UV-visible DRS, FESEM, and TEM. The optimized CDT composite, 2CDT (2 mL carbon dot/TiO2), showed ~ 3.45- and ~ 1.75-fold enhancement in the photodegradation rate as compared to pristine TiO2 for PR and AT respectively in 1 hour of irradiation along with complete degradation of PR and AT after 3 hours of irradiation. 2CDT exhibited 76% and 80% mineralization of PR and AT in contrast with 62% and 47% observed by pristine TiO2. Further, the major reaction intermediates formed after degradation have been identified by HPLC/MS analysis, confirming more than 99% reduction of the parent compound for both PR and AT. Reusability of the optimized catalyst also showed successful degradation up to 3 cycles, showing reduction abilities of 97%, 95%, and 94% for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cycle respectively. The enhanced degradation and mineralization efficiency of the 2CDT composite could be attributed to the excellent photosensitizer and electron reservoir properties of the CD along with upconverted photoluminescence behavior. The present study unlocks the possibility of using metal-free, facile CDT composite for effective degradation and mineralization of widely used beta blockers and other pharmaceuticals.
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- Amruta Ponkshe
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007, India
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- epartment of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune , 411007, India.
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Sydorenko J, Mere A, Krunks M, Krichevskaya M, Acik IO. Transparent TiO 2 thin films with high photocatalytic activity for indoor air purification. RSC Adv 2022; 12:35531-35542. [DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06488j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of indoor VOC mixtures on transparent polycrystalline spray-deposited TiO2 thin films under ultraviolet and visible light.
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- Jekaterina Sydorenko
- Laboratory of Thin Films Chemical Technologies, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Laboratory of Thin Films Chemical Technologies, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Laboratory of Thin Films Chemical Technologies, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Laboratory of Thin Films Chemical Technologies, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia
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Huang H, Zhang T, Cai X, Guo Z, Fan S, Zhang Y, Lin C, Gan T, Hu H, Huang Z. In Situ One-Pot Synthesis of C-Decorated and Cl-Doped Sea-Urchin-like Rutile Titanium Dioxide with Highly Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:60337-60350. [PMID: 34889099 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c17081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) that offers high light-harvesting capacity and efficient charge separation holds great promise in photocatalysis. In this work, an in situ one-pot hydrothermal synthesis was explored to prepare a C-decorated and Cl-doped sea-urchin-like rutile TiO2 (Cl-TiO2/C). The growth of sea-urchin-like 3D hierarchical nanostructures was governed by a mechanism of nucleation and nuclei growth-dissolution-recrystallization growth from time-dependent morphology evolution. The crystal morphology and the content of Cl and C could be controlled by the volume ratio of HCl to TBOT. Systematic studies indicated that the 0.4Cl-TiO2/C sample (the volume ratio of HCl to TBOT was 0.4) exhibited the highest visible-light photocatalytic activity for the degradation of rhodamine B, with kinetic rate constant (k) of 0.0221 min-1, being 6.5 and 3.75 times higher than that of TiO2 and Cl-TiO2. The enhanced photocatalytic performance could be attributed to the high charge separation and transfer efficiency induced by Cl-doping and C decoration and the excellent light-harvesting capacity caused by its sea-urchin-like nanostructure. Moreover, the 0.4Cl-TiO2/C sample exhibited good reusability and excellent structural stability for five cycles. This facile one-pot approach provides new insight for the preparation of a TiO2-based photocatalyst with excellent photocatalytic performance for potential application in practical wastewater treatment.
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- Hongmiao Huang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- School of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi 530200, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi 530200, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Exploring the potential of photocatalytic dual layered hollow fiber membranes incorporated with hybrid titania nanotube-boron for agricultural wastewater reclamation. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Photocatalysis over N-Doped TiO2 Driven by Visible Light for Pb(II) Removal from Aqueous Media. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11080945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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The photocatalysis process over N-doped TiO2 under visible light is examined for Pb(II) removal. The doping TiO2 with N element was conducted by simple hydrothermal technique and using urea as the N source. The doped photocatalysts were characterized by DRUVS, XRD, FTIR and SEM-EDX instruments. Photocatalysis of Pb(II) through a batch experiment was performed for evaluation of the doped TiO2 activity under visible light, with applying various fractions of N-doped, photocatalyst mass, irradiation time, and solution pH. The research results attributed that N doping has been successfully performed, which shifted TiO2 absorption into visible region, allowing it to be active under visible irradiation. The photocatalytic removal of Pb(II) proceeded through photo-oxidation to form PbO2. Doping N into TiO2 noticeably enhanced the photo-catalytic oxidation of Pb(II) under visible light irradiation. The highest photocatalytic oxidation of 15 mg/L Pb(II) in 25 mL of the solution could be reached by employing TiO2 doped with 10%w of N content 15 mg, 30 min of time and at pH 8. The doped-photocatalyst that was three times repeatedly used demonstrated significant activity. The most effective process of Pb(II) photo-oxidation under beneficial condition, producing less toxic and handleable PbO2 and good repeatable photocatalyst, suggest a feasible method for Pb(II) remediation on an industrial scale.
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The development of civilization and the massive use of traditional energy sources has led to progressive environmental degradation that requires immediate action [...]
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