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Tesnim D, Hédi BA, Ridha D, Cid-Samamed A. Green low-cost synthesis of zero-valent iron nanoparticles from Palm Petiole Extract for Cr(VI) removal from water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:44272-44288. [PMID: 38941052 PMCID: PMC11252226 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34092-1] [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: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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One of the hottest research topics over the last decades was the valorization or/and recycling of agro-industrial wastes into different valuable liquid or solid products, which is considered a sustainable and low-cost approach. In this study, we developed zero-valent iron nanoparticles from Palm Petiole Extract (P-NZVI) using a green and straightforward approach. The as-synthesized P-NZVI was used to adsorb Cr(VI) in water. The physico-chemical characterizations of P-NZVI, including the particle size, crystalline structure, surface area, morphology, and functional groups, were investigated via several techniques such as UV-vis spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, AFM, DLS, pHZPC measurement, and BET analysis. The adsorption performance of P-NZVI was studied under different operational parameters, including pollutant concentration, pH, temperature, and adsorbent mass. The adsorption rate was found to be 89.3% within 40 min, corresponding to the adsorption capacity of 44.47 mg/g under the following conditions: initial Cr(VI) concentration of 40 mg/L, pH 5, and a P-NZVI dosage of 1 g/L. It was found that the adsorption pattern follows the Langmuir and the pseudo-second-order kinetic models, indicating a combination of monolayer adsorption and chemisorption mechanisms. The thermodynamic study shows that the adsorption process is endothermic and spontaneous. The reusability of P-NZVI was carried out four times, showing a slight decrease from 89.3 to 87%. These findings highlight that P-NZVI's could be an effective green adsorbent for removing Cr(VI) or other types of toxic pollutants from water.
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- Dhiss Tesnim
- National School of Engineers of Gabes, Laboratory of Research: Processes, Energy, Environment & Electrical Systems PEESE (LR18ES34), University of Gabes, Gabes, Tunisia
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- National School of Engineers of Gabes, Laboratory of Research: Processes, Energy, Environment & Electrical Systems PEESE (LR18ES34), University of Gabes, Gabes, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Faculty of Sciences, Physical Chemistry Department, University of Vigo, 32004, Ourense, Spain.
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Hemmatzadeh E, Bahram M, Dadashi R. Photochemical modification of tea waste by tungsten oxide nanoparticle as a novel, low-cost and green photocatalyst for degradation of dye pollutant. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 313:124104. [PMID: 38493511 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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So far, many adsorbents and nanocomposites have been synthesized by different methods and used to remove or degradation of dye pollutants. Nowadays, the use of natural adsorbents and their modification with simple methods based on metal oxides are of interest to many researchers. In this study, for the first time, we report the simple and low-cost modification of tea pomace waste (TPW) with tungsten oxide (WO3) based on the photochemical method as a green, cost-effective, and biodegradable photocatalyst for the degradation of Rh B dye pollutant. The results obtained from FE-SEM, EDAX, XRD, XPS, PL, BET and UV-Vis Diffusive Reflectance (DRS) analyses confirmed the successful modification of the TPW surface with WO3 (WO3/TPW). The parameters affecting the photocatalytic behavior of WO3/TPW, including the time of photochemical modification and the type of radiation on its photocatalytic activity, were carefully optimized. WO3/TPW showed excellent photocatalytic activity compared to TPW for the degradation of Rh B dye pollutant under UV light for 30 min (94 %). Finally, the effective parameters on the value of Rh B dye degradation by WO3/TPW photocatalyst including pH, adsorbent dosage, the concentration of dye pollutant, and the kinetics of the degradation process were studied. It is expected that this type of photochemical modification method and natural WO3/TPW photocatalyst will be a promising path for the synthesis, modification, and increase of the photocatalytic performance of natural adsorbents.
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- Ehsan Hemmatzadeh
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Yousif M, Ibrahim AH, Al-Rawi SS, Majeed A, Iqbal MA, Kashif M, Abidin ZU, Arbaz M, Ali S, Hussain SA, Shahzadi A, Haider MT. Visible light assisted photooxidative facile degradation of azo dyes in water using a green method. RSC Adv 2024; 14:16138-16149. [PMID: 38769951 PMCID: PMC11103459 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01202j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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In this study, the methyl orange (MO) dye has been degraded after screening several azo dyes due to its effective results and being toxic and carcinogenic to aquatic life and humans. An environmentally friendly, economical, and green method for water purification was used in this study using the photooxidative method. Several organic acids were screened for oxidative applications against various azo dyes but due to better results, methyl orange was selected for the whole study. Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, was found to be best for photodegradation due to its high oxidative activity among various organic acids utilized. A newly developed photoreactor box has been used to conduct the photooxidation process. To evaluate the degradation efficiency of AsA, photooxidative activity was monitored periodically. When the dose of AsA was used at a contact time of 180 minutes, degradation efficiency was 96%. The analysis of degraded products was performed using HPLC and GC-MS. The nucleophilicity of HOMO-LUMO and MEPs was confirmed using density functional theory. For the optimization of the process, central composite design (CCD) in Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was utilized.
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- Muhammad Yousif
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tishk International University 100 m St, Near Baz Intersection Erbil KRG Iraq
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- Biology Education Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University 100 m St, Near Baz Intersection Erbil KRG Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
- Synthetic Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry Laboratory, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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Qiu D, Geng Y, Geng J, Du H, Chang J. Removal of dyes from wastewater using Eucalyptus wood fiber loaded nanoscale zero-valent iron: Characterization and removal mechanism. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131141. [PMID: 38537855 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131141] [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: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Wood fiber as a natural and renewable material has low cost and plenty of functional groups, which owns the ability to adsorb dyes. In order to improve the application performance of wood fiber in dye-pollution wastewater, Eucalyptus wood fiber loaded nanoscale zero-valent iron (EWF-nZVI) was developed to give EWF magnetism and the ability to degrade dyes. EWF-nZVI was characterized via FTIR, XRD, zeta potential, VSM, SEM-EDS and XPS. Results showed that EWF-nZVI owned a strong magnetism of 96.51 emu/g. The dye removal process of EWF-nZVI was more in line with the pseudo-second-order kinetics model. In addition, the Langmuir isotherm model fitting results showed that the maximum removal capacities of Congo red and Rhodamine B by EWF-nZVI were 714.29 mg/g and 68.49 mg/g at 328 K, respectively. After five adsorption-desorption cycles, the regeneration efficiencies of Congo red and Rhodamine B were 74 % and 42 % in turn. The dye removal mechanisms of EWF-nZVI included redox degradation (Congo red and Rhodamine B) and electrostatic adsorption (Congo red). In summary, EWF-nZVI is a promising biomass-based material with high dye removal capacities. This work is beneficial to promote the large-scale application of wood fiber in water treatment.
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- Dongxu Qiu
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China.
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, China
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- College of Material Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Swathi AC, Sandhiya ST, B S, Chandran M. Precursor dependent - Visible light-driven g-C 3N 4 coated polyurethane foam for photocatalytic applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:141013. [PMID: 38145847 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Photocatalysis has emerged as a highly effective method for eliminating organic pollutants from wastewater. The immobilization of photocatalysts on a suitable solid surface is highly desired to achieve enhanced photocatalytic activity. In this work, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is synthesized with three different precursors (melamine, thiourea, and urea) via a simple thermal exfoliation method and successfully immobilized on a polyurethane (PU) foam using the facile dip coating method. The photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 bulk and g-C3N4 nanosheets-coated PU foams are compared using methyl orange dye and tetracycline hydrochloride as a test pollutant under visible light irradiation. Our results show that the type of precursors and surface area of the sample have a significant role in photocatalytic dye degradation. The urea-based g-C3N4 - PU foam shows better photocatalytic activity than the melamine or thiourea based g-C3N4 - PU foam. The scavenger test unveils that superoxide radical (O2●-) and holes (h+) are the main reactive oxidative species responsible for MO dye and TcH degradations. The cycling experiments are also carried out to confirm the reusability of the g-C3N4 floating catalyst for practical applications. Furthermore, a possible reaction mechanism has also been proposed.
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- A C Swathi
- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, 673601, India
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, 673601, India
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, 673601, India
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, 673601, India.
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Mishakov IV. Editorial for Special Issue "Advanced Materials in Catalysis and Adsorption". MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2895. [PMID: 37049189 PMCID: PMC10095933 DOI: 10.3390/ma16072895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This Special Issue aims to cover the latest research on the design and development of advanced materials for adsorption and catalytic applications [...].
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- Ilya V Mishakov
- Department of Materials Science and Functional Materials, Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, Lavrentieva Ave, 5, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Cui W, Fang J, Wan Y, Tao X, Guo L, Feng Q. Fast Degradation of Rhodamine B by In Situ H 2O 2 Fenton System with Co and N Co-Doped Carbon Nanotubes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2606. [PMID: 37048900 PMCID: PMC10095408 DOI: 10.3390/ma16072606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In this study, an E-fenton oxidation system based on Co-N co-doped carbon nanotubes (Co-N-CNTs) was designed. The Co-N-CNTs system showed fast degradation efficiency and reusability for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB). The XRD and SEM results showed that the Co-N co-doped carbon nanotubes with diameters ranging from 40 to 400 nm were successfully prepared. The E-Fenton degradation performance of Co-N-CNTs was investigated via CV, LSV and AC impedance spectroscopy. The yield of H2O2 could reach 80 mg/L/h within 60 min, and the optimal voltage and preparation temperature for H2O2 yield in this system was -0.7 V (vs. SCE) and 800 °C. For the target pollutant of RhB, the fast removal of RhB was obtained via the Co-N-CNTS/E-Fenton system (about 91% RhB degradation occurred during 60 min), and the •OH played a major role in the RhB degradation. When the Fe2+ concentrations increased from 0.3 to 0.4 mM, the RhB degradation efficiency decreased from 91% to about 87%. The valence state of Co in the Co-N-C catalyst drove a Co2+/Co3+ cycle, which ensured the catalyst had good E-Fenton degradation efficiency. This work provides new insight into the mechanism of an E-Fenton system with carbon-based catalysts for the efficient degradation of RhB.
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- Wei Cui
- School of Environment and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Environment and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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Kumar M, Ambika S, Hassani A, Nidheesh PV. Waste to catalyst: Role of agricultural waste in water and wastewater treatment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159762. [PMID: 36306836 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Presently, owing to the rapid development of industrialization and urbanization activities, a huge quantity of wastewater is generated that contain toxic chemical and heavy metals, imposing higher environmental jeopardies and affecting the life of living well-being and the economy of the counties, if not treated appropriately. Subsequently, the advancement in sustainable cost-effective wastewater treatment technology has attracted more attention from policymakers, legislators, and scientific communities. Therefore, the current review intends to highlight the recent development and applications of biochars and/or green nanoparticles (NPs) produced from agricultural waste via green routes in removing the refractory pollutants from water and wastewater. This review also highlights the contemporary application and mechanism of biochar-supported advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the removal of organic pollutants in water and wastewater. Although, the fabrication and application of agriculture waste-derived biochar and NPs are considered a greener approach, nevertheless, before scaling up production and application, its toxicological and life-cycle challenges must be taken into account. Furthermore, future efforts should be carried out towards process engineering to enhance the performance of green catalysts to improve the economy of the process.
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- Manish Kumar
- CSIR National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana, India; Adjunct Faculty, Department of Climate Change, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana, India; Faculty and Program Coordinator, E-Waste Resources Engineering and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Near East University, 99138 Nicosia, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- CSIR National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
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Selvaraj R, Pai S, Vinayagam R, Varadavenkatesan T, Kumar PS, Duc PA, Rangasamy G. A recent update on green synthesized iron and iron oxide nanoparticles for environmental applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136331. [PMID: 36087731 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanotechnology is considered the budding discipline in various fields of science and technology. In this review, the various synthesis methods of iron and iron oxide nanoparticles were summarised with more emphasis on green synthesis - a sustainable and eco-friendly method. The mechanism of green synthesis of these nanomaterials was reviewed in recent literature. The magnetic properties of these nanomaterials were briefed which makes them unique in the family of nanomaterials. An overview of various removal methods for the pollutants such as dye, heavy metals, and emerging contaminants using green synthesized iron and iron oxide nanoparticles is discussed. The mechanism of pollutant removal methods like Fenton-like degradation, photocatalytic degradation, and adsorption techniques was also detailed. The review is concluded with the challenges and possible future aspects of these nanomaterials for various environmental applications.
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- Raja Selvaraj
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Green Technology and Sustainable Development in Construction Research Group, School of Engineering and Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Faculty of Safety Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University Centre for Research and Development & Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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Jeyavani V, Mukherjee SP. Crystal Phase and Morphology-Controlled Synthesis of Tungsten Oxide Nanostructures for Remarkably Ultrafast Adsorption and Separation of Organic Dyes. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:18119-18134. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c02715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Vijayakrishnan Jeyavani
- Physical and Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad201002, India
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- Physical and Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad201002, India
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