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Zajac K, Macyk J, Szajna K, Krok F, Macyk W, Kotarba A. Functionalization of Polypropylene by TiO 2 Photocatalytic Nanoparticles: On the Importance of the Surface Oxygen Plasma Treatment. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1372. [PMID: 39195410 DOI: 10.3390/nano14161372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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A new two-step method for developing a nanocomposite of polypropylene (PP) decorated with photocatalytically active TiO2 nanoparticles (nTiO2) is proposed. This method involves the low-temperature plasma functionalization of polypropylene followed by the ultrasound-assisted anchoring of nTiO2. The nanoparticles, polymeric substrate, and resultant nanocomposite were thoroughly characterized using nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), microscopic observations (SEM, TEM, and EDX), spectroscopic investigations (XPS and FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TG/DTA), and water contact angle (WCA) measurements. The photocatalytic activity of the nanocomposites was evaluated through the degradation of methyl orange. The individual TiO2 nanoparticles ranged from 2 to 6 nm in size. The oxygen plasma treatment of PP generated surface functional groups (mainly -OH and -C=O), transforming the surface from hydrophobic to hydrophilic, which facilitated the efficient deposition of nTiO2. Optimized plasma treatment and sonochemical deposition parameters resulted in an active photocatalytic nTiO2/PP system, degrading 80% of the methyl orange under UVA irradiation in 200 min. The proposed approach is considered versatile for the functionalization of polymeric materials with photoactive nanoparticles and, in a broader perspective, can be utilized for the fabrication of self-cleaning surfaces.
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- Karolina Zajac
- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
- InPhoCat-Innovative Photocatalytic Solutions Sp. z o. o., Brzask 49, 30-381 Krakow, Poland
- Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Prof. St. Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland
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- InPhoCat-Innovative Photocatalytic Solutions Sp. z o. o., Brzask 49, 30-381 Krakow, Poland
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- Marian Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University, Lojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Krakow, Poland
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- Marian Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University, Lojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
- InPhoCat-Innovative Photocatalytic Solutions Sp. z o. o., Brzask 49, 30-381 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Krakow, Poland
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Shin Y, Schwartz JM, Engler AC, Jones B, Davydovich O, Kohl PA. Photoactivated Cyclic Polyphthalaldehyde Microcapsules for Payload Delivery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:43951-43960. [PMID: 39112427 PMCID: PMC11345721 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Microcapsules with a cyclic polyphthalaldehyde (cPPA) shell and oil core were fabricated by an emulsification process. The low ceiling temperature cPPA shell was made phototriggerable by incorporating a photoacid generator (PAG). Photoactivation of the PAG created a strong acid which catalyzed cPPA depolymerization, resulting in the release of the core payload, as quantified by 1H NMR. The high molecular weight cPPA (197 kDa) yielded uniform spherical microcapsules. The core diameter was 24.8 times greater than the cPPA shell thickness (2.4 to 21.6 μm). Nonionic bis(cyclohexylsulfonyl)diazomethane (BCSD) and N-hydroxynaphthalimide triflate (HNT) PAGs were used as the PAG in the microcapsule shells. BCSD required dual stimuli of UV radiation and post-exposure baking at 60 °C to activate cPPA depolymerization while room temperature irradiation of HNT resulted in instantaneous core release. A 300 s UV exposure (365 nm, 10.8 J/cm2) of the cPPA/HNT microcapsules resulted in 66.5 ± 9.4% core release. Faster core release was achieved by replacing cPPA with a phthalaldehyde/propanal copolymer. A 30 s UV exposure (365 nm, 1.08 J/cm2) resulted in 82 ± 13% core release for the 75 mol % phthalaldehyde/25 mol % propanal copolymer microcapsules. The photoresponsive shell provides a versatile polymer microcapsule technology for on-demand, controlled release of hydrophobic core payloads.
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- Youngsu Shin
- School
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Cain
Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana
State University, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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- Sandia
National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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- Sandia
National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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- School
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Phan DN, Tran TN, Nguyen PL, Le MT, Ullah A, Kim IS. Research upon Cu-Doping Contents in TiO 2 Nanoparticles Incorporated onto Cellulose Nanofibers for Dye Removal and Self-Cleaning Applications. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:22734-22743. [PMID: 38826561 PMCID: PMC11137720 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Cu-doping contents in the TiO2 lattice structure were studied to show the effects on the crystal structure, morphology, and photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanoparticles and thus composite cellulosic nanofibrous membranes. Pristine and copper-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol-gel technique, a wet chemical method with the advantages of low synthesizing temperature, uniform nanosize distribution, and purity. The as-synthesized semiconductor nanoparticles were first tested with the dye removal process and then impregnated onto electrospun cellulose nanofibers (CL nanofibers) to acquire modified nanofibers with self-cleaning properties. The as-prepared composite CL nanofibers consisting of doped and undoped TiO2 nanoparticles were characterized by various techniques, such as field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and tensile tests. The copper-doped TiO2 molar ratio in the nanocomposite was found to possess a pronounced impact on the dye removal and self-cleaning effects under the visible light spectrum, whereas TiO2 is highly effective under specific UV-light irradiation. Optical measurements and dye decomposition showed that the Cu-doped TiO2 nanocomposite was optimized at a 1% molar ratio by the copper-doping concentration regarding dye removal and self-cleaning applications under the visible light range.
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- Duy-Nam Phan
- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi
University of Science and Technology, No. 1 Dai Co Viet street, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi
University of Science and Technology, No. 1 Dai Co Viet street, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi
University of Science and Technology, No. 1 Dai Co Viet street, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- Hanoi
Industrial Textile Garment University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- School
of Chemistry and Life Science, Hanoi University
of Science and Technology, No. 1 Dai Co Viet street, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Nano
Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering
(IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda 386-8567, Japan
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- Nano
Fusion Technology Research Group, Institute for Fiber Engineering
(IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, Tokida 3-15-1, Ueda 386-8567, Japan
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Brandão ATSC, Rosoiu-State S, Costa R, Enache LB, Mihai GV, Potorac P, Invêncio I, Vázquez JA, Valcarcel J, Silva AF, Anicai L, Pereira CM, Enachescu M. Boosting Supercapacitor Efficiency with Amorphous Biomass-Derived C@TiO 2 Composites. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202301671. [PMID: 38728171 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Carbon materials are readily available and are essential in energy storage. One of the routes used to enhance their surface area and activity is the decoration of carbons with semiconductors, such as amorphous TiO2, for application in energy storage devices.
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- Ana T S C Brandão
- Instituto de Ciências Moleculares IMS-CIQUP, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Surface Science and Nanotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei, 313, 060042, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Medical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Street, 011061, Bucharest, Romania
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- Instituto de Ciências Moleculares IMS-CIQUP, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Surface Science and Nanotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei, 313, 060042, Bucharest, Romania
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- Center for Surface Science and Nanotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei, 313, 060042, Bucharest, Romania
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- Center for Surface Science and Nanotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei, 313, 060042, Bucharest, Romania
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- Instituto de Ciências Moleculares IMS-CIQUP, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Grupo de Reciclado y Valorización de Materiales Residuales (REVAL), Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM-CSIC), 36208, Vigo, Spain
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- Grupo de Reciclado y Valorización de Materiales Residuales (REVAL), Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM-CSIC), 36208, Vigo, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciências Moleculares IMS-CIQUP, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Surface Science and Nanotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei, 313, 060042, Bucharest, Romania
- OLV Development SRL, Brasoveni 3, 023613, Bucharest, Romania
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- Instituto de Ciências Moleculares IMS-CIQUP, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Surface Science and Nanotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei, 313, 060042, Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei 54, 050094, Bucharest, Romania
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Omotosho KD, Gurung V, Banerjee P, Shevchenko EV, Berman D. Self-Cleaning Highly Porous TiO 2 Coating Designed by Swelling-Assisted Sequential Infiltration Synthesis (SIS) of a Block Copolymer Template. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:308. [PMID: 38337197 DOI: 10.3390/polym16030308] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Photocatalytic self-cleaning coatings with a high surface area are important for a wide range of applications, including optical coatings, solar panels, mirrors, etc. Here, we designed a highly porous TiO2 coating with photoinduced self-cleaning characteristics and very high hydrophilicity. This was achieved using the swelling-assisted sequential infiltration synthesis (SIS) of a block copolymer (BCP) template, which was followed by polymer removal via oxidative thermal annealing. The quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) was employed to optimize the infiltration process by estimating the mass of material infiltrated into the polymer template as a function of the number of SIS cycles. This adopted swelling-assisted SIS approach resulted in a smooth uniform TiO2 film with an interconnected network of pores. The synthesized film exhibited good crystallinity in the anatase phase. The resulting nanoporous TiO2 coatings were tested for their functional characteristics. Exposure to UV irradiation for 1 h induced an improvement in the hydrophilicity of coatings with wetting angle reducing to unmeasurable values upon contact with water droplets. Furthermore, their self-cleaning characteristics were tested by measuring the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB). The synthesized porous TiO2 nanostructures displayed promising photocatalytic activity, demonstrating the degradation of approximately 92% of MB after 180 min under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation. Thus, the level of performance was comparable to the photoactivity of commercial anatase TiO2 nanoparticles of the same quantity. Our results highlight a new robust approach for designing hydrophilic self-cleaning coatings with controlled porosity and composition.
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- Khalil D Omotosho
- Materials Science and Engineering Department, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA
- Department of Chemistry, James Franck Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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Rosolymou E, Karantonis A, Pavlatou EA. Effects of Direct and Pulse Plating on the Co-Deposition of Sn-Ni/TiO 2 Composite Coatings. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:392. [PMID: 38255562 PMCID: PMC10821509 DOI: 10.3390/ma17020392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Sn-Ni alloy matrix coatings co-deposited with TiO2 nanoparticles (Evonik P25) were produced utilizing direct (DC) and pulse electrodeposition (PC) from a tin-nickel chloride-fluoride electrolyte with a loading of TiO2 nanoparticles equal to 20 g/L. The structural and morphological characteristics of the resultant composite coatings were correlated with the compositional modifications that occurred within the alloy matrix and expressed via a) TiO2 co-deposition rate and b) composition of the matrix; this was due to the application of different current types (DC or PC electrodeposition), and different current density values. The results demonstrated that under DC electrodeposition, the current density exhibited a more significant impact on the composition of the alloy matrix than on the incorporation rate of the TiO2 nanoparticles. Additionally, PC electrodeposition favored the incorporation rate of TiO2 nanoparticles only when applying a low peak current density (Jp = 1 Adm-2). All of the composite coatings exhibited the characteristic cauliflower-like structure, and were characterized as nano-crystalline. The composites' surface roughness demonstrated a significant influence from the TiO2 incorporation rate. However, in terms of microhardness, higher co-deposition rates of embedded TiO2 nanoparticles within the alloy matrix were associated with decreased microhardness values. The best wear performance was achieved for the composite produced utilizing DC electrodeposition at J = 1 Adm-2, which also demonstrated the best photocatalytic behavior under UV irradiation. The corrosion study of the composite coatings revealed that they exhibit passivation, even at elevated anodic potentials.
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- Eleni Rosolymou
- Laboratory of General Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9, Heroon Polytechniou Str., Zografos Campus, GR-15780 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Applied Electrochemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou, GR-15780 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of General Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9, Heroon Polytechniou Str., Zografos Campus, GR-15780 Athens, Greece
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Veselov GB, Vedyagin AA. Resorcinol-Formaldehyde-Derived Carbon Xerogels: Preparation, Functionalization, and Application Aspects. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6566. [PMID: 37834703 PMCID: PMC10573919 DOI: 10.3390/ma16196566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Carbon xerogels (CXs) are materials obtained via the pyrolysis of resins prepared via the sol-gel polycondensation of resorcinol and formaldehyde. These materials attract great attention as adsorbents, catalyst supports, and energy storage materials. One of the most interesting features of CXs is the possibility of fine-tuning their structures and textures by changing the synthesis conditions in the sol-gel stage. Thus, the first part of this review is devoted to the processes taking place in the polycondensation stage of organic precursors. The formation of hydroxymethyl derivatives of resorcinol and their polycondensation take place at this stage. Both of these processes are catalyzed by acids or bases. It is revealed that the sol-gel synthesis conditions, such as pH, the formaldehyde/resorcinol ratio, concentration, and the type of basic modifier, all affect the texture of the materials being prepared. The variation in these parameters allows one to obtain CXs with pore sizes ranging from 2-3 nm to 100-200 nm. The possibility of using other precursors for the preparation of organic aerogels is examined as well. For instance, if phenol is used instead of resorcinol, the capabilities of the sol-gel method become rather limited. At the same time, other phenolic compounds can be applied with great efficiency. The methods of gel drying and the pyrolysis conditions are also reviewed. Another important aspect analyzed within this review is the surface modification of CXs by introducing various functional groups and heteroatoms. It is shown that compounds containing nitrogen, sulfur, boron, or phosphorus can be introduced at the polycondensation stage to incorporate these elements into the gel structure. Thus, the highest surface amount of nitrogen (6-11 at%) was achieved in the case of the polycondensation of formaldehyde with melamine and hydroxyaniline. Finally, the methods of preparing metal-doped CXs are overviewed. Special attention is paid to the introduction of a metal precursor in the gelation step. The elements of the iron subgroup (Fe, Ni, Co) were found to catalyze carbon graphitization. Therefore, their introduction can be useful for enhancing the electrochemical properties of CXs. However, since the metal surface is often covered by carbon, such materials are poorly applicable to conventional catalytic processes. In summary, the applications of CXs and metal-doped CXs are briefly mentioned. Among the promising application areas, Li-ion batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and adsorbents are of special interest.
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- Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, 5 Lavrentyev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Wolfgruber S, Rieger J, Cardozo O, Punz B, Himly M, Stingl A, Farias PMA, Abuja PM, Zatloukal K. Antiviral Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against SARS-CoV-2. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098425. [PMID: 37176131 PMCID: PMC10179150 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 virus is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, aerosols, and contaminated surfaces. In addition to antiviral drugs, the decontamination of surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial to mitigate the spread of infection. Conventional approaches, including ultraviolet radiation, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, heat and liquid chemicals, can damage materials or lack comprehensive, effective disinfection. Consequently, alternative material-compatible and sustainable methods, such as nanomaterial coatings, are needed. Therefore, the antiviral activity of two novel zinc-oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NP) against SARS-CoV-2 was investigated in vitro. Each nanoparticle was produced by applying highly efficient "green" synthesis techniques, which are free of fossil derivatives and use nitrate, chlorate and sulfonate salts as starting materials and whey as chelating agents. The two "green" nanomaterials differ in size distribution, with ZnO-NP-45 consisting of particles ranging from 30 nm to 60 nm and ZnO-NP-76 from 60 nm to 92 nm. Human lung epithelial cells (Calu-3) were infected with SARS-CoV-2, pre-treated in suspensions with increasing ZnO-NP concentrations up to 20 mg/mL. Both "green" materials were compared to commercially available ZnO-NP as a reference. While all three materials were active against both virus variants at concentrations of 10-20 mg/mL, ZnO-NP-45 was found to be more active than ZnO-NP-76 and the reference material, resulting in the inactivation of the Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants by a factor of more than 106. This effect could be due to its greater total reactive surface, as evidenced by transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. Higher variations in virus inactivation were found for the latter two nanomaterials, ZnO-NP-76 and ZnO-NP-ref, which putatively may be due to secondary infections upon incomplete inactivation inside infected cells caused by insufficient NP loading of the virions. Taken together, inactivation with 20 mg/mL ZnO-NP-45 seems to have the greatest effect on both SARS-CoV-2 variants tested. Prospective ZnO-NP applications include an antiviral coating of filters or PPE to enhance user protection.
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- Stella Wolfgruber
- Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- PHORNANO Holding GmbH, Kleinengersdorferstrasse 24, 2100 Korneuburg, Austria
- Post-Graduate Program on Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Biosciences and Medical Biology, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- PHORNANO Holding GmbH, Kleinengersdorferstrasse 24, 2100 Korneuburg, Austria
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- PHORNANO Holding GmbH, Kleinengersdorferstrasse 24, 2100 Korneuburg, Austria
- Department of Biophysics and Radiobiology, Post-Graduate Program on Material Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
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- Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular Biomedicine, Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
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Barcelos DA, Gonçalves MC. Daylight Photoactive TiO 2 Sol-Gel Nanoparticles: Sustainable Environmental Contribution. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2731. [PMID: 37049025 PMCID: PMC10095711 DOI: 10.3390/ma16072731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Visible-light-photoactive titania micro- or nanoparticles excel in a wide range of industrial areas, particularly in environmental remediation. The sol-gel methodology is one pivotal technique which has been successfully used to synthesize either crystalline and amorphous TiO2 micro- and nanoparticles due to its outstanding chemical simplicity and versatility, along with the green chemistry approach. This short review aims to collect and discuss the most recent developments in visible-light-photoactive titania-based nanoparticles in the environmental remediation area. Titania co-doping, titania composite design, and, recently, amorphous networks have been the most used strategies to address this goal. Finally, a prediction regarding the future of these fields is given.
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- Daniel Alves Barcelos
- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal;
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal;
- Centro de Química Estrutural, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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Nanomaterials Aspects for Photocatalysis as Potential for the Inactivation of COVID-19 Virus. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13030620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease-2019 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is the most difficult recent global outbreak. Semiconducting materials can be used as effective photocatalysts in photoactive technology by generating various reactive oxidative species (ROS), including superoxide (•O2−) and hydroxyl (•OH) radicals, either by degradation of proteins, DNA, and RNA or by inhibition of cell development through terminating the cellular membrane. This review emphasizes the capability of photocatalysis as a reliable, economical, and fast-preferred method with high chemical and thermal stability for the deactivation and degradation of SARS-CoV-2. The light-generated holes present in the valence band (VB) have strong oxidizing properties, which result in the oxidation of surface proteins and their inactivation under light illumination. In addition, this review discusses the most recent photocatalytic systems, including metals, metal oxides, carbonaceous nanomaterials, and 2-dimensional advanced structures, for efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation using different photocatalytic experimental parameters. Finally, this review article summarizes the limitations of these photocatalytic approaches and provides recommendations for preserving the antiviral properties of photocatalysts, large-scale treatment, green sustainable treatment, and reducing the overall expenditure for applications.
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Water-Based Photocatalytic Sol–Gel TiO2 Coatings: Synthesis and Durability. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13030494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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The environmental impact of industrial technologies and related remediation methods are major research trend lines. Unfortunately, in the development of materials for wastewater treatment or air purification, hazardous reactants are often employed, reducing the overall beneficial contribution of such technology on the environment. We here synthesize stable titanium dioxide (TiO2) sols using a green route, with titanium tetraisopropoxide (TTIP) as precursor, water as solvent and acetic acid acting as catalyst, chelating agent and peptizing agent. The sol was deposited on glass by dip-coating and then analyzed using XRD, SEM and spectrophotometry. Wastewater purification ability was evaluated in the photocatalytic degradation of two organic dyes (Rhodamine B and Methylene Blue). Results on RhB showed > 85% degradation in 6 h maintained along a series of 7 tests, confirming good efficiency and reusability, and 100% in 3 h on MB; efficiency mostly depended on calcination temperature and layer thickness. High photodegradation efficiency was found in nonannealed samples, suggesting TiO2 nanoparticles crystallization during sol–gel production. Yet, such samples showed a gradual decrease in photoactivity in repeated tests, probably due to a partial release of TiO2 particles in solution, while on calcined samples a good adhesion was obtained, leading to a more durable photoactive layer.
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Medeiros AR, Lima FDS, Rosenberger AG, Dragunski DC, Muniz EC, Radovanovic E, Caetano J. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Poly(lactic acid) Polymeric Blends Electrospun with TiO 2-R/Fe 3O 4 for Pollutant Photodegradation. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030762. [PMID: 36772062 PMCID: PMC9921010 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This work aimed to use the electrospinning technique to obtain PBAT/PLA polymer fibers, with the semiconductors rutile titanium dioxide (TiO2-R) and magnetite iron oxide (Fe3O4), in order to promote the photocatalytic degradation of environmental contaminants. The parameters used in the electrospinning process to obtain the fibers were distance from the needle to the collecting target of 12 cm, flow of 1 mL h-1 and voltage of 14 kV. The best mass ratio of semiconductors in the polymeric fiber was defined from a 22 experimental design, and the values obtained were 10% TiO2-R, 1% Fe3O4 at pH 7.0. Polymer fibers were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) techniques. SEM measurements indicated a reduction in fiber diameter after the incorporation of semiconductors; for the PBAT/PLA fiber, the average diameter was 0.9466 ± 0.2490 µm, and for the fiber with TiO2-R and Fe3O4 was 0.6706 ± 0.1447 µm. In the DSC, DRX, TGA and FTIR analyses, it was possible to identify the presence of TiO2-R and Fe3O4 in the fibers, as well as their interactions with polymers, demonstrating changes in the crystallinity and degradation temperature of the material. These fibers were tested against Reactive Red 195 dye, showing an efficiency of 64.0% within 24 h, showing promise for photocatalytic degradation of environmental contaminants.
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- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná—UNIOESTE, Toledo 85903-000, Brazil
- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, 5790 Colombo Avenue, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, 5790 Colombo Avenue, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Piauí, Campus Petronio Portella, Ininga, Teresina 64049-550, Brazil
- Department of Material Science, Federal University of Technology—Parana, Estr. dos Pioneiros, 3131, Jardim Morumbi, Londrina 86036-370, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, 5790 Colombo Avenue, Maringá 87020-900, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná—UNIOESTE, Toledo 85903-000, Brazil
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Ren H, Qian H, Hou Q, Li W, Ju M. Removal of ionic liquid in water environment: A review of fundamentals and applications. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Ansari MAH, Khan ME, Mohammad A, Baig MT, Chaudary A, Tauqeer M. Application of nanocomposites in wastewater treatment. NANOCOMPOSITES-ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 2023:297-319. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-99704-1.00025-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Physicochemical properties of TIO2, ZrO2, Fe3O4 nanocrystalline adsorbents and photocatalysts. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02433-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Shang C, Bu J, Song C. Preparation, Antimicrobial Properties under Different Light Sources, Mechanisms and Applications of TiO 2: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15175820. [PMID: 36079203 PMCID: PMC9457460 DOI: 10.3390/ma15175820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Traditional antimicrobial methods, such as antibiotics and disinfectants, may cause adverse effects, such as bacterial resistance and allergic reactions. Photocatalysts based on titanium dioxide (TiO2) have shown great potential in the field of antimicrobials because of their high efficiency, lack of pollution, and lack of side effects. This paper focuses on the antimicrobial activity of TiO2 under different light sources. To improve the photocatalytic efficiency of TiO2, we can reduce electron-hole recombination and extend the photocatalytic activity to the visible light region by doping with different ions or compounds and compounding with polymers. We can also improve the surface properties of materials, increase the contact area with microorganisms, and further enhance the resistance to microorganisms. In addition, we also reviewed their main synthesis methods, related mechanisms, and main application fields to provide new ideas for the enhancement of photocatalytic microorganism performance and application popularization in the future.
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Ag Nanoparticles Decorated ZnO Nanorods as Multifunctional SERS Substrates for Ultrasensitive Detection and Catalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12142394. [PMID: 35889618 PMCID: PMC9319571 DOI: 10.3390/nano12142394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Industrial wastewater containing large amounts of organic pollutants is a severe threat to the environment and human health. Thus, the rapid detection and removal of these pollutants from wastewater are essential to protect public health and the ecological environment. In this study, a multifunctional and reusable surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate by growing Ag nanoparticles (NPs) on ZnO nanorods (NRs) was produced for detecting and degrading Rhodamine B (RhB) dye. The ZnO/Ag substrate exhibited excellent sensitivity, and the limit of detection (LOD) for RhB was as low as 10−11 M. Furthermore, the SERS substrate could efficiently degrade RhB, with a degradation efficiency of nearly 100% within 150 min. Moreover, it retained good SERS activity after multiple repeated uses. The interaction between Ag NPs, ZnO, and RhB was further investigated, and the mechanism of SERS and photocatalysis was proposed. The as-prepared ZnO/Ag composite structure could be highly applicable as a multifunctional SERS substrate for the rapid detection and photocatalytic degradation of trace amounts of organic pollutants in water.
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Photocatalytic Fuel Cells for Simultaneous Wastewater Treatment and Power Generation: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Prospects. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15093216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Technological advancement is accompanied by excessive consumption of fossil fuels and affluent uses of chemical substances in many sectors, including transportation and manufacturing companies, and so on. Being an exhaustible resource, the excessive use of fossil fuels and of chemical substances may lead to a serious energy crisis in the long run, and it may additionally impose environmental pollution. Attempts have been made in the solution of such serious issues from every nook and corner. Nonetheless, no method has been found to be a panacea in waste water treatment and subsequent beneficiaries. One of the attempts in the solution to such issues is the application of photocatalytic technology, which could serve as a dual function in environmental remediation and clean energy production. A photocatalytic fuel cell is a tool developed for the recovery of energy from organic wastes. A rational cell construction needs the fabrication of photoelectrodes, the design of a photoanode and a photocathode chamber, in addition to an ion-transport membrane for pollution treatment and electricity generation. In this review, comprehensive fundamental assessments and recent developments in the design of photocatalytic fuel cells, their applications, future prospects, and challenges are covered.
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Galenda A, Natile MM, El Habra N. Large-Scale MOCVD Deposition of Nanostructured TiO2 on Stainless Steel Woven: A Systematic Investigation of Photoactivity as a Function of Film Thickness. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12060992. [PMID: 35335804 PMCID: PMC8954297 DOI: 10.3390/nano12060992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Heterogeneous photocatalysis is considered as one of the most appealing options for the treatment of organic pollutants in water. However, its definitive translation into industrial practice is still very limited because of both the complexity of large-scale production of catalysts and the problems involved in handling the powder-based photocatalysts in the industrial plants. Here, we demonstrate that the MOCVD approach can be successfully used to prepare large-scale supported catalysts with a good photocatalytic activity towards dye degradation. The photocatalyst consisted of nanostructured TiO2 thin film deposited on a stainless steel mesh substrate. The film thickness, the morphological features, and the crystallographic properties of the different portions of the sample were correlated to the position in the reactor chamber and the reaction conditions. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated according to the international standard test ISO 10678:2010 based on methylene blue degradation. The photocatalytic activity is essentially constant (PMB over 40 µmol·m−2·h−1) throughout the film, except for the portion of sample placed at the very end of the reactor chamber, where the TiO2 film is too thin to react properly. It was assessed that a minimum film thickness of 250–300 nm is necessary to reach the maximum photocatalytic performance.
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- Alessandro Galenda
- ICMATE-CNR Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy, National Research Council, Corso Stati Uniti, 4, 35127 Padova, Italy;
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- ICMATE-CNR Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy, National Research Council, Department of Chemical Science, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo, 1, 35131 Padova, Italy;
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- ICMATE-CNR Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy, National Research Council, Corso Stati Uniti, 4, 35127 Padova, Italy;
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ZnO and TiO2 are semiconductor nanomaterials that are widely used in photocatalysis. However, the relatively high recombination rate and low quantum yield of photogenerated electron–hole pairs limit their practical applications. In this study, a series of TiO2/ZnO/diatomite composites with various compositions were successfully prepared via a two-step precipitation method. They exhibited stronger UV–visible absorption properties and substantially lower fluorescence intensities than those of ZnO and ZnO/diatomite, which was mainly due to the low recombination rate of the photogenerated electron–hole pairs in the composite system. The reaction intermediates of methylene blue were detected by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, and the degradation process was determined. The best composite catalyst was used for the degradation of gaseous methylbenzene and gaseous acetone. The gaseous acetone degradation product was determined to be acetaldehyde via gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. The results show that the composite catalyst exhibited a good photocatalytic degradation of both liquid pollutants and harmful volatile gases. When applied to the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, the composite catalyst retained a good photoresponsivity and electrolytic efficiency.
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Mueller M, Bandl C, Kern W. Surface-Immobilized Photoinitiators for Light Induced Polymerization and Coupling Reactions. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:608. [PMID: 35160597 PMCID: PMC8839765 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Straightforward and versatile surface modification, functionalization and coating have become a significant topic in material sciences. While physical modification suffers from severe drawbacks, such as insufficient stability, chemical induced grafting processes efficiently modify organic and inorganic materials and surfaces due to covalent linkage. These processes include the "grafting from" method, where polymer chains are directly grown from the surface in terms of a surface-initiated polymerization and the "grafting to" method where a preformed (macro)-molecule is introduced to a preliminary treated surface via a coupling reaction. Both methods require an initiating species that is immobilized at the surface and can be triggered either by heat or light, whereas light induced processes have recently received increasing interest. Therefore, a major challenge is the ongoing search for suitable anchor moieties that provide covalent linkage to the surface and include initiators for surface-initiated polymerization and coupling reactions, respectively. This review containing 205 references provides an overview on photoinitiators which are covalently coupled to different surfaces, and are utilized for subsequent photopolymerizations and photocoupling reactions. An emphasis is placed on the coupling strategies for different surfaces, including oxides, metals, and cellulosic materials, with a focus on surface coupled free radical photoinitiators (type I and type II). Furthermore, the concept of surface initiation mediated by photoiniferters (PIMP) is reviewed. Regarding controlled radical polymerization from surfaces, a large section of the paper reviews surface-tethered co-initiators, ATRP initiators, and RAFT agents. In combination with photoinitiators or photoredox catalysts, these compounds are employed for surface initiated photopolymerizations. Moreover, examples for coupled photoacids and photoacid generators are presented. Another large section of the article reviews photocoupling and photoclick techniques. Here, the focus is set on light sensitive groups, such as organic azides, tetrazoles and diazirines, which have proven useful in biochemistry, composite technology and many other fields.
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- Matthias Mueller
- Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Institute of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials, Otto-Glöckel-Straße 2, A-8700 Leoben, Austria; (C.B.); (W.K.)
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- Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Institute of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials, Otto-Glöckel-Straße 2, A-8700 Leoben, Austria; (C.B.); (W.K.)
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- Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Institute of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials, Otto-Glöckel-Straße 2, A-8700 Leoben, Austria; (C.B.); (W.K.)
- Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Rosegger-Strasse 12, A-8700 Leoben, Austria
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Farouq R. Coupling Adsorption-Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Maxilon Red. J Fluoresc 2022; 32:1381-1388. [PMID: 35384544 PMCID: PMC9270313 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-022-02934-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The MB and MR removal process by two mechanisms of adsorption using rice straw (absence of UV light) and photodegradation on TiO2 surfaces was investigated. MB and MR removal efficiency were further intensified upon the sequential operation of adsorption followed by photocatalytic degradation over TiO2 under visible light irradiation. The TiO2 was used to remove methylene blue (MB) and Maxilon Red (MR) dye from aqueous media by continuous mode at 25 ± 2 °C, at pH 6.8 ± 0.2. Photo-illumination study revealed 75.81 and 65.51% MB and MR removal with the dose of 1 g/L TiO2 with an initial concentration of 5 mg/L within 120 min. This study can be deemed of potential applications for the removal of MB and MR dyes on an industrial level using the synergistic adsorption-photocatalytic oxidation approach. A probable photodegradation mechanism was proposed.
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- Rania Farouq
- Petrochemical Engineering Department, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Sun EJ, Wang Y, Li YS, Bai XY, Sun GJ, Wang SS, Chang Y. Noncovalently Metalloporphyrins Functionalized by Graphene Oxide for Photodegradation of Methylene Blue. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036023621130076] [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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Pant B, Prasad Ojha G, Acharya J, Park M. Ag3PO4-TiO2-Carbon nanofiber Composite: An efficient Visible-light photocatalyst obtained from electrospinning and hydrothermal methods. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Hardiansyah A, Budiman WJ, Yudasari N, Isnaeni, Kida T, Wibowo A. Facile and Green Fabrication of Microwave-Assisted Reduced Graphene Oxide/Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites as Photocatalysts for Rhodamine 6G Degradation. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:32166-32177. [PMID: 34870037 PMCID: PMC8638020 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c04966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Organic pollutants, such as synthetic dyes, are treated to prevent them from contaminating natural water sources. One of the treatment methods is advanced oxidation process using a photocatalyst material as the active agent. However, many photocatalysts are hindered by their production cost and efficiency. In this study, nanocomposites consisting of reduced graphene oxide and titanium dioxide (rGO/TiO2) were prepared by a simple and green approach using the microwave-assisted method, and we utilized a graphene oxide (GO) precursor that was fabricated through the Tour method. The ratios of rGO/TiO2 in nanocomposites were varied (2:1, 1:1, and 1:2) to know the influence of rGO on the photocatalytic performance of the nanocomposites for rhodamine 6G degradation. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation revealed that a transparent particle with a sheetlike morphology was detected in the rGO sample, suggesting that a very thin film of a few layers of GO or rGO was successfully formed. Based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation, the rGO/TiO2 nanocomposites had a wrinkled and layered rGO structure decorated by TiO2 nanoparticles with average diameters of 125.9 ± 40.6 nm, implying that rGO layers are able to prevent TiO2 from agglomeration. The synthesized product contained only rGO and TiO2 in the anatase form without impurities that were proven by Raman spectra and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The nanocomposite with rGO/TiO2 ratio 1:2 (composite C) was found to be the best composition in this study, and it was able to degrade 82.9 ± 2.4% of the rhodamine 6G after UV irradiation for 4 h. Based on a time-resolved photoluminescence study at wavelength emission 500 nm, the average decay lifetime of R6G-rGO/TiO2 composites (2.91 ns) was found to be longer than that of the R6G-TiO2 sample (2.05 ns), implying that the presence of rGO in rGO/TiO2 composites successfully suppressed the electron-hole recombination process in TiO2 and significantly improved their photocatalytic performance. This study showed that the rGO/TiO2 nanocomposites synthesized through relatively simple and eco-friendly processes display promising prospects for photocatalytic degradation of dyes and other recalcitrant pollutants in a water stream.
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- Andri Hardiansyah
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Center for Physics, Indonesian Institutes of Sciences, Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15314, Indonesia
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- Materials
Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi
Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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Center for Physics, Indonesian Institutes of Sciences, Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15314, Indonesia
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Center for Physics, Indonesian Institutes of Sciences, Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15314, Indonesia
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- Division
of Materials Science, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology (Department
of Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry), Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan
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- Materials
Science and Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi
Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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A pure Ti target in Ar/O2 gas mixture was used to synthesize Ti3Ox thin film on a glass substrate by Reactive High-Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS) under different sputtering power (2 and 2.5 kW). The influence of HiPIMS parameters on thin films’ structural, morphological, chemical composition, optical and photocatalytic, and antibacterial properties was investigated. In this study, Ti3Ox thin films can be synthesized using the HiPIMS method without the post-annealing process. Two co-existence phases (hexagonal Ti3O and base-centered monoclinic Ti3O5 phases) existed on the Ti3Ox films. It is found that the peak intensity of (006) Ti3O hexagonal slightly increased as the sputtering power increased from 2 to 2.5 kW. The Ti3Ox thin-film bandgap values were 3.36 and 3.50 eV for 2 and 2.5 kW, respectively. The Ti3Ox films deposited at 2.5 kW showed good photocatalytic activity under UV light irradiation, with a higher methylene blue dye degradation rate than TiO2 thin films. The antibacterial study on Ti3Ox thin films exhibited a high inhibition percentage against E. coli and S. aureus. This study demonstrates that Ti3Ox thin films can promote high photocatalytic and antibacterial activity.
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Thiacloprid Using Tri-Doped TiO2 Photocatalysts: A Preliminary Comparative Study. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11080927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Different tri-doped TiO2 photocatalysts (Fe-N-P/TiO2, Fe-N-S/TiO2, Fe-Pr-N/TiO2, Pr-N-S/TiO2, and P-N-S/TiO2) were successfully prepared and tested in the photocatalytic removal of thiacloprid (THI) under UV-A, visible, and direct solar light irradiation. The physical-chemical properties of the prepared catalysts were analyzed by different characterization techniques, revealing that dopants are effectively incorporated into the anatase TiO2 lattice, resulting in a decrease of the energy band gap. The reduction of photoluminescence intensity indicates a lower combination rate and longer lifespan of photogenerated carriers of all doped samples in comparison with the un-doped TiO2. The doped photocatalysts not only significantly promote the photodegradation under UV-A light irradiation but also extend the optical response of TiO2 to visible light region, and consequently improve the visible light degradation of THI. Fe-N-P tri-doped TiO2 sample exhibits the highest THI photodegradation degree (64% under UV-A light, 29% under visible light and 73% under solar light).
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Lisovski O, Piskunov S, Bocharov D, Kenmoe S. 2D Slab Models of Nanotubes Based on Tetragonal TiO 2 Structures: Validation over a Diameter Range. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1925. [PMID: 34443757 PMCID: PMC8401929 DOI: 10.3390/nano11081925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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One-dimensional nanomaterials receive much attention thanks to their advantageous properties compared to simple, bulk materials. A particular application of 1D nanomaterials is photocatalytic hydrogen generation from water. Such materials are studied not only experimentally, but also computationally. The bottleneck in computations is insufficient computational power to access realistic systems, especially with water or another adsorbed species, using computationally expensive methods, such as ab initio MD. Still, such calculations are necessary for an in-depth understanding of many processes, while the available approximations and simplifications are either not precise or system-dependent. Two-dimensional models as an approximation for TiO2 nanotubes with (101) and (001) structures were proposed by our group for the first time in Comput. Condens. Matter journal in 2018. They were developed at the inexpensive DFT theory level. The principle was to adopt lattice constants from an NT with a specific diameter and keep them fixed in the 2D model optimization, with geometry modifications for one of the models. Our previous work was limited to studying one configuration of a nanotube per 2D model. In this article one of the models was chosen and tested for four different configurations of TiO2 nanotubes: (101) (n,0), (101) (0,n), (001) (n,0), and (001) (0,n). All of them are 6-layered and have rectangular unit cells of tetragonal anatase form. Results of the current study show that the proposed 2D model is indeed universally applicable for different nanotube configurations so that it can be useful in facilitating computationally costly calculations of large systems with adsorbates.
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- Oleg Lisovski
- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia; (O.L.); (D.B.)
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia; (O.L.); (D.B.)
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, LV-1063 Riga, Latvia; (O.L.); (D.B.)
- Transport and Telecommunication Institute, LV-1019 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Theoretical Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, D-45141 Essen, Germany;
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Effect of Poly(Titanium Oxide) on the Viscoelastic and Thermophysical Properties of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11070794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The influence of poly(titanium oxide) obtained using the sol-gel method in 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate medium on the viscoelastic and thermophysical properties of interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) based on cross-linked polyurethane (PU) and poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) was studied. It was found that both the initial (IPNs) and organo-inorganic interpenetrating polymer networks (OI IPNs) have a two-phase structure by using methods of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The differential scanning calorimetry methods and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that the presence of poly(titanium oxide) increases the compatibility of the components of IPNs. It was found that an increase in poly(titanium oxide) content leads to a decrease in the intensity of the relaxation maximum for PHEMA phase and an increase in the effective crosslinking density due to the partial grafting of the inorganic component to acrylate. It was shown that the topology of poly(titanium oxide) structure has a significant effect on the relaxation behavior of OI IPNs samples. According to SEM, a uniform distribution of the inorganic component in the polymer matrix is observed without significant aggregation.
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Li R, Cui L, Chen M, Huang Y. Nanomaterials for Airborne Virus Inactivation: A Short Review. AEROSOL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2021; 5:1-11. [PMCID: PMC7596633 DOI: 10.1007/s41810-020-00080-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that broke out at the end of 2019 spread rapidly around the world, causing a large number of deaths and serious economic losses. Previous studies showed that aerosol transmission is one of the main pathways for the spread of COVID-19, Therefore, effective control measures are urgently needed to contain the epidemic. Nanomaterials have broad-spectrum antiviral capabilities, and their inactivation for viruses in the air has been extensively studied. This review discusses antiviral nanomaterials such as metal nanomaterials, metal oxide-based nano-photocatalysts, and nonmetallic nanomaterials; summarizes their structure and chemical properties, the efficiency of inactivating viruses, the mechanism of inactivating viruses, and the application of virus purification in the air. This review provides insights on the development and application of antiviral nanomaterials, which can help control the aerosol transmission of viruses.
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- Rong Li
- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry and Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi’an, 710061 People’s Republic of China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi’an, 710061 People’s Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry and Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi’an, 710061 People’s Republic of China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi’an, 710061 People’s Republic of China
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- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049 People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerosol Chemistry and Physics, State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology (SKLLQG), Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi’an, 710061 People’s Republic of China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Quaternary Science and Global Change, Xi’an, 710061 People’s Republic of China
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Idumah CI, Ezeani E, Nwuzor I. A review: advancements in conductive polymers nanocomposites. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2020.1850783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Christopher Igwe Idumah
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Awka, Nigeria
- EnPro, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Awka, Nigeria
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- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Awka, Nigeria
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Shrestha P, Jha MK, Ghimire J, Koirala AR, Shrestha RM, Sharma RK, Pant B, Park M, Pant HR. Decoration of Zinc Oxide Nanorods into the Surface of Activated Carbon Obtained from Agricultural Waste for Effective Removal of Methylene Blue Dye. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E5667. [PMID: 33322491 PMCID: PMC7764226 DOI: 10.3390/ma13245667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods incorporated activated carbon (AC) composite photocatalyst was synthesized using a hydrothermal process. The AC was prepared from lapsi (Choerospondias axillaris) seed stone, an agricultural waste product, found in Nepal by the chemical activation method. An aqueous suspension of AC with ZnO precursor was subjected to the hydrothermal treatment at 140 °C for 2 h to decorate ZnO rods into the surface of AC. As-obtained ZnO nanorods decorated activated carbon (ZnO/AC) photocatalyst was characterized by various techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. Results showed that highly crystalline hexagonal ZnO nanorods were effectively grown on the surface of porous AC. The photocatalytic property of the as-prepared ZnO/AC composite was studied by degrading methylene blue (MB) dye under UV-light irradiation. The ZnO/AC composite showed better photocatalytic property than that of the pristine ZnO nanorods. The enhanced photocatalytic performance in the case of the ZnO/AC composite is attributed to the combined effects of ZnO nanorods and AC.
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- Priyanka Shrestha
- Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal; (P.S.); (M.K.J.); (J.G.); (R.M.S.); (R.K.S.)
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- Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal; (P.S.); (M.K.J.); (J.G.); (R.M.S.); (R.K.S.)
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- Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal; (P.S.); (M.K.J.); (J.G.); (R.M.S.); (R.K.S.)
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- Korea Center for Artificial Photosynthesis, Department of Chemistry, Sogang University, Shinsu-dong, Mapo-go, Seoul 121-742, Korea;
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- Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal; (P.S.); (M.K.J.); (J.G.); (R.M.S.); (R.K.S.)
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- Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal; (P.S.); (M.K.J.); (J.G.); (R.M.S.); (R.K.S.)
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do 55338, Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do 55338, Korea
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- Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal; (P.S.); (M.K.J.); (J.G.); (R.M.S.); (R.K.S.)
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Graphene Oxide Coated Zinc Oxide Core–Shell Nanofibers for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance and Durability. COATINGS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings10121183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Recently, heterogeneous structured semiconductor photocatalysts have received significant interest in promoting global cleaning from the environmental pollution. Herein, we report the synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) wrapped zinc oxide (ZnO) core–shell nanofibers (ZnO@G CSNFs) by the simple core–shell electrospinning and subsequent annealing for efficient photocatalytic performance and stability. The heterostructured catalyst consisted of ZnO forming an enclosed core part while the GO was positioned on the surface, serving as a protective shell. Field emission scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to confirm the synthesis of the desired product. Enhanced photocatalytic activity ZnO@G CSNFs was found compared to the corresponding ZnO NFs. Similarly, incorporation of GO into the ZnO nanofiber in a core–shell format significantly suppressed the photocorrosion. This study highlights the usefulness of using GO as the coating material to boost the photocatalytic performance of ZnO-based photocatalysts.
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Mazzanti M, Caramori S, Fogagnolo M, Cristino V, Molinari A. Turning Waste into Useful Products by Photocatalysis with Nanocrystalline TiO 2 Thin Films: Reductive Cleavage of Azo Bond in the Presence of Aqueous Formate. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10112147. [PMID: 33126556 PMCID: PMC7716207 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112147] [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: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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UV-photoexcitation of TiO2 in contact with aqueous solutions of azo dyes does not imply only its photocatalytic degradation, but the reaction fate of the dye depends on the experimental conditions. In fact, we demonstrate that the presence of sodium formate is the switch from a degradative pathway of the dye to its transformation into useful products. Laser flash photolysis experiments show that charge separation is extremely long lived in nanostructured TiO2 thin films, making them suitable to drive both oxidation and reduction reactions. ESR spin trapping and photoluminescence experiments demonstrate that formate anions are very efficient in intercepting holes, thereby inhibiting OH radicals formation. Under these conditions, electrons promoted in the conduction band of TiO2 and protons deriving from the oxidation of formate on photogenerated holes lead to the reductive cleavage of N=N bonds with formation and accumulation of reduced intermediates. Negative ion ESI–MS findings provide clear support to point out this new mechanism. This study provides a facile solution for realizing together wastewater purification and photocatalytic conversion of a waste (discharged dye) into useful products (such as sulfanilic acid used again for synthesis of new azo dyes). Moreover, the use of TiO2 deposited on an FTO (Fluorine Tin Oxide) glass circumvents all the difficulties related to the use of slurries. The obtained photocatalyst is easy to handle and to recover and shows an excellent stability allowing complete recyclability.
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Pant B, Ojha GP, Kuk YS, Kwon OH, Park YW, Park M. Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO-TiO 2/Carbon Fiber Composite with Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1960. [PMID: 33019690 PMCID: PMC7600166 DOI: 10.3390/nano10101960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Herein, we prepared a novel photocatalytic ZnO-TiO2 loaded carbon nanofibers composites (ZnO-TiO2-CNFs) via electrospinning technique followed by a hydrothermal process. At first, the electrospun TiO2 NP-embedded carbon nanofibers (TiO2-CNFs) were achieved using electrospinning and a carbonization process. Next, the ZnO particles were grown into the TiO2-CNFs via hydrothermal treatment. The morphology, structure, and chemical compositions were studied using state-of-the-art techniques. The photocatalytic performance of the ZnO-TiO2-CNFs composite was studied using degrading methylene blue (MB) under UV-light irradiation for three successive cycles. It was noticed that the ZnO-TiO2-CNFs nanocomposite showed better MB removal properties than that of other formulations, which might be due to the synergistic effects of carbon nanofibers and utilized metal oxides (ZnO and TiO2). The adsorption characteristic of carbon fibers and matched band potentials of ZnO and TiO2 combinedly help to boost the overall photocatalytic performance of the ZnO-TiO2-CNFs composite. The obtained results from this study indicated that it can be an economical and environmentally friendly photocatalyst.
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- Bishweshwar Pant
- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do 55338, Korea; (B.P.); (G.P.O.)
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do 55338, Korea; (B.P.); (G.P.O.)
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- Korea Institute of Carbon Convergence Technology (KCTECH), Jeonju 54853, Korea;
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- Research and Development Division, Korea Institute of Convergence Textile, Iksan 54588, Korea; (O.H.K.); (Y.W.P.)
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- Research and Development Division, Korea Institute of Convergence Textile, Iksan 54588, Korea; (O.H.K.); (Y.W.P.)
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju-Gun, Jeollabuk-do 55338, Korea; (B.P.); (G.P.O.)
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Liu B, Zhang SG, Chang CC. Emerging pollutants-Part II: Treatment. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2020; 92:1603-1617. [PMID: 32706436 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Emerging pollutants (EPs) refer to a class of pollutants, which are emerging in the environment or recently attracted attention. EPs mainly include pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). EPs have potential threats to human health and ecological environment. In recent years, the continuous detections of EPs in surface and ground water have brought huge challenges to water treatment and also made the treatment of EPs become an international research hotspot. This paper summarizes some research results on EPs treatment published in 2019. This paper may be helpful to understand the current situations and development trends of EP treatment technologies.
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- Bo Liu
- Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Engineering and Technical Services, DC Water and Sewer Authority, Washington, District of Columbia
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Agro-Waste Derived Biomass Impregnated with TiO2 as a Potential Adsorbent for Removal of As(III) from Water. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10101125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A novel type of adsorbent, TiO2 impregnated pomegranate peels (PP@TiO2) was successfully synthesized and its efficacy was investigated based on the removal of As(III) from water. The adsorbent was characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer (EDS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, to evaluate its morphology, elemental analysis, crystallinity, and functional groups, respectively. Batch experiments were conducted on PP@TiO2 for As(III) adsorption to assess the adsorption isotherm, effect of pH, and adsorption kinetics. Characterization data suggested that TiO2 was successfully impregnated on the biomass substrate. The equilibrium data better fitted to the Langmuir isotherm model having a maximum adsorption capacity of 76.92 mg/g and better distribution coefficients (KD) in the order of ~103 mL/g. The highest percentage of adsorption was found at neutral pH. The adsorption kinetics followed the pseudo-2nd-order model. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) of the adsorption product exhibited that arsenic was present as As(III) and partially oxidized to As(V). PP@TiO2 can work effectively in the presence of coexisting anions and could be regenerated and reused. Overall, these findings suggested that the as-prepared PP@TiO2 could provide a better and efficient alternative for the synergistic removal of As(III) from water.
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A Comparison of the Role of the Chelating Agent on the Structure of Lithium Conducting Solid Electrolyte Li1.4Al0.4Ti1.6(PO4)3: Pechini vs. Modified Pechini-Type Methods. BATTERIES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/batteries6040048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In recent years, solid lithium-ion conductors have been widely studied because of their applications as electrodes and solid electrolytes in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Citric acid (CA) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) were employed to synthesize the nanostructured NASICON-type Li1.4Al0.4Ti1.6(PO4)3 ceramic. The chelating agent, together with an ethylene glycol (EG) and the esterification agent were employed to form a network decorated with uniform dispersed metal ions under specific conditions: molar ratio [complexing agent/metal ions] = 1 and the molar ratio [EG/EDTA] = 6, whereas the solution pH was kept below 1. A well crystalline NASICON structure was formed following the heat treatment of the produced gel at 630 °C. Simultaneous thermal analysis (STA) revealed lower required temperature for pyrolysis and crystallization using EDTA. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) showed the formation of larger crystallite size when citric acid was employed. The data from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) have confirmed the higher apparent porosity and a larger proportion of grain boundaries in the case of EDTA-assisted synthesis.
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Enhanced Visible and Ultraviolet Light-Induced Gas-Phase Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Thin Films Modified by Increased Amount of Acetylacetone in Precursor Solution for Spray Pyrolysis. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10091011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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TiO2 thin films, modified by acetylacetone (AcacH) in solution, were deposited on glass substrate by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis and tested for photocatalytic activity in a multi-section continuous flow reactor by degradation of acetone and acetaldehyde under ultraviolet and visible light. The increase in molar ratio of AcacH in respect of titanium (IV) isopropoxide (TTIP) from 1:5 to 1:8 modified the electronic structure of the films, favoring enhanced photocatalytic activity. The photocatalytic activity was enhanced approximately twofold on the film with molar ratio 1:8 under both irradiations; the film completely oxidized 10 ppm of acetone and acetaldehyde. The photocatalytic efficacy of TiO2 films in oxidation of air pollutants was three times higher compared to the industrial glass Pilkington ActivTM. Moreover, all the synthesized films indicate antibacterial efficiency against E. coli of over 99% under ultraviolet. TiO2 film, with TTIP:AcacH molar ratio 1:8 having great possibility for its commercial use as a material for indoor air purification.
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First Insights into Photocatalytic Degradation of HDPE and LDPE Microplastics by a Mesoporous N–TiO2 Coating: Effect of Size and Shape of Microplastics. COATINGS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings10070658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Microplastics (MPs), which are small plastic debris of ≤5 mm size, are polluting the oceans with negative consequences for their biota. In this work, visible-light photocatalysis of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) MPs in aqueous medium using a mesoporous N–TiO2 coating is proposed as an alternative for fighting MP pollution. Spherical primary HDPE MPs were extracted from commercially available facial scrubs, while film-shaped secondary LDPE MPs were obtained from a plastic bag. For each plastic, two different sizes were tested. Degradation was measured by mass-loss and carbonyl-index (CI) calculation. The results obtained reveal that the photocatalytic degradation of HDPE and LDPE MPs using an N–TiO2 coating was affected by the size and shape of the MPs. Smaller MPs led to higher degradation, while film-shaped MPs led to lower degradation that was related to a poorly illuminated and oxygenated reaction medium. These results set the basis for further investigation on the on the design of more effective photocatalytic-reaction systems for decreasing MP inputs to the environment.
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Vikrant K, Kim KH, Dong F, Giannakoudakis DA. Photocatalytic Platforms for Removal of Ammonia from Gaseous and Aqueous Matrixes: Status and Challenges. ACS Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c02163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Kumar Vikrant
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Environmental and Energy Catalysis, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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Synthesis of Conducting Bifunctional Polyaniline@Mn-TiO2 Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Electrode and Visible Light Driven Photocatalysis. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10050546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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We report a polyaniline-wrapped, manganese-doped titanium oxide (PANi/Mn-TiO2) nanoparticle composite for supercapacitor electrode and photocatalytic degradation. The PANi/Mn-TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using a solvothermal process, followed by oxidative polymerization of aniline. The structural properties of studied materials were confirmed by XRD, FTIR, HRTEM, FESEM, and UV visible spectroscopy. The as-prepared PANi/Mn-TiO2 nanoparticles revealed admirable electrochemical performance with a specific capacitance of 635.87 F g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1 with a notable life cycle retention of 91% after 5000 charge/discharge cycles. Furthermore, the asymmetric cell with PANi/Mn-TiO2 as a positive electrode exhibited energy density of 18.66 W h kg−1 with excellent stability. Moreover, the PANi/Mn-TiO2 had promising photocatalytic activity for methylene blue degradation. The improved performance of PANi/Mn-TiO2 nanoparticles is attributed to the well-built synergetic effect of components that lead to significant reduction of band gap energy and charge transfer resistance, as revealed by UV visible spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
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Photocatalytic Degradation of the Malachite Green Dye with Simulated Solar Light Using TiO2 Modified with Sn and Eu. Top Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-020-01240-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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