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Tan KH, Shih YH, Chen WL. Facile preparation of environmental benign LED white light active humic acid nanolayer coated titanium dioxide photocatalyst for bisphenol A degradation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 355:141710. [PMID: 38493998 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141710] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Natural organic matter is a mixture of microbial decomposition products widely found in surface and groundwater. These organic materials have great potential as carbon-based precursors for chemical synthesis. This work demonstrated the development of a green photocatalyst via a facile adsorption process that combined colloidal titanium dioxide (TiO2) with humic acid. The resulting photocatalyst was visible light active and able to completely degrade 5 mg/L of BPA within 6 h under the irradiation of energy-efficient LED white light. The first-order kinetic rate constant of the reaction was determined to be 1.7 × 10-2 min-1. The enhanced photocatalytic activity was attributed to the decreased band gap energy and effective charge separation that limits the photogenerated electron-hole recombination. The outcome of this research opened an opportunity for the development of sustainable functional materials using natural organic matter.
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- Kok-Hou Tan
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan.
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan; Institute of Food Safety and Health, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, 17 Xuzhou Rd., Taipei, 100, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, 17 Xuzhou Rd., Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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Kaur I, Batra V, Bogireddy NK, Baveja J, Kumar Y, Agarwal V. Chemical- and green-precursor-derived carbon dots for photocatalytic degradation of dyes. iScience 2024; 27:108920. [PMID: 38352227 PMCID: PMC10863327 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108920] [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] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Rapid industrialization and untreated industrial effluents loaded with toxic and carcinogenic contaminants, especially dyes that discharge into environmental waters, have led to a rise in water pollution, with a substantial adverse impact on marine life and humankind. Photocatalytic techniques are one of the most successful methods that help in degradation and/or removal of such contaminants. In recent years, semiconductor quantum dots are being substituted by carbon dots (CDs) as photocatalysts, due to the ease of formation, cost-effectiveness, possible sustainability and scalability, much lower toxicity, and above all its high capacity to harvest sunlight (UV, visible, and near infrared) through electron transfer that enhances the lifetime of the photogenerated charge carriers. A better understanding between the properties of the CDs and their role in photocatalytic degradation of dyes and contaminants is required for the formation of controllable structures and adjustable outcomes. The focus of this review is on CDs and its composites as photocatalysts obtained from different sustainable green as well as chemical precursors. Apart from the synthesis, characterization, and properties of the CDs, the study also highlights the effect of different parameters on the photocatalytic properties of CDs and their composites for catalytic dye degradation mechanisms in detail. Besides the present research development in the field, potential challenges and future perspectives are also presented.
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- Inderbir Kaur
- Department of Electronic Science, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Physics, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Invited Researcher at Center for Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences (CIICAp-IICBA), Autonomous State University of Morelos (UAEM), Av. Univ. 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos 62209, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisico Matematica, UANL, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Center for Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences (CIICAp-IICBA), Autonomous State University of Morelos (UAEM), Av. Univ. 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos 62209, Mexico
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Karthik P, Jose PA, Chellakannu A, Gurusamy S, Ananthappan P, Karuppathevan R, Vasantha VS, Rajesh J, Ravichandran S, Sankarganesh M. Green synthesis of MnO 2 nanoparticles from Psidium guajava leaf extract: Morphological characterization, photocatalytic and DNA/BSA interaction studies. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128869. [PMID: 38114013 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128869] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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In this work, a simple, efficient and eco-friendly green synthesis of manganese dioxide nanoparticles (MnO2NPs) by Psidium guajava leaf extract was described. Fourier-Transform infrared spectra results revealed that involvement of the plant extract functional groups in the formation of MnO2NPs. The UV-vis absorption spectra of the synthesized MnO2NPs exhibited absorption peaks at 374 nm, which were attributed to the band gap of the MnO2NPs. Crystal phase identification of the MnO2NPs were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis and the formation of crystalline MnO2NPs have been confirmed. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that the synthesized MnO2NPs have a spherical in shape. Interestingly, the prepared green synthesized MnO2NPs showed catalytic degradation activity for malachite green dye. Malachite green's photocatalytic degradation was detected spectrophotometrically in the wavelength range of 250-900 nm, and it was discovered to have a photodegradation efficiency of 75.5 % within 90 min when exposed to solar radiation. Green synthesized MnO2NPs are responsible for this higher activity. An interaction between synthesized NPs and biomolecules, including CT-DNA and BSA was also evaluated. The spectrophotometric and Fluoro spectroscopic analyses indicate a gradual reduction in peak intensities and shifts in wavelengths, indicating binding and affinity between the NPs and the biomolecules.
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- Palani Karthik
- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602 105, India
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- Department of Science and Humanities (Chemistry), E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 611 002, India
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625 021, India
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625 021, India
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- Department of Immunology, School of Biological Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625021, India
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625 021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602 105, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602 105, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602 105, India.
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Umar M, Ajaz H, Javed M, Mansoor S, Iqbal S, Mahmood S, Rauf A, Aroosh K, Bahadur A, Alshalwi M. Green synthesis of tellurium-doped SnO 2 nanoparticles with sulfurized g-C 3 N 4 : Insights into methylene blue photodegradation and antibacterial capability. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4693. [PMID: 38403841 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The construction of SnO2 nanoparticles (NPs), specifically Te-doped SnO2 NPs, using a simple and economical co-precipitation technique has been thoroughly described in this work. NH3 served as the reducing agent in this procedure, whilst polyethylene glycol served as the capping agent. The primary goals of our work were to investigate the physicochemical properties of the synthesized SnO2 NPs and assess their potential use as antibacterial agents and photocatalysts. Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray, ultraviolet light, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and other analytical techniques were used to thoroughly analyze the NPs. Based on the full width at half maximum of the most noticeable peaks in the XRD spectrum, the Debye-Scherrer equation was used to calculate the crystallite sizes, which indicated the presence of a single tetragonal SnO2 phase. Particularly noteworthy was the exceptional photocatalytic activity of graphene-assisted Te-doped SnO2 NPs, achieving an impressive decomposition efficiency of up to 98% in the photo-oxidation of methylene blue. Furthermore, our investigation delved into the antibacterial attributes of the synthesized SnO2 NPs against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, demonstrating inhibitory effects on both bacteria strains. This suggests potential applications for these NPs in various environmental and medical contexts.
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- Misbah Umar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, China
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- Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, China
- Functional Materials Group, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Mishref, Kuwait
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Mathematics, and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, China
- Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Kean University, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Collage of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Sweety, Kumar D. Electrochemical immunosensor based on titanium dioxide grafted MXene for EpCAM antigen detection. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:549-556. [PMID: 37607417 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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This study proposes the fabrication of a highly sensitive electrochemical immunosensor for label-free detection of EpCAM antigen. MXenes, novel 2D materials have become popular owing to their unique electrochemical properties. Unlike conventional immunosensors, which are unable to detect the carcinoma at primary stage and also time consuming, the use of highly conducting MXene provides a label-free and highly sensitive immunosensor. Herein, we develop a unique immunosensor, which is based on the in-situ growth of 2D-TiO2 onto the novel 2D-Ti3C2Tx sheets by hydrothermal treatment. The 2D/2D TiO2/Ti3C2Tx hybrid provides a platform having a large effective surface area, and more number of electrochemically active sites to enhance the electron transfer rate through the redox probe. The designed sensing platform, BSA/anti-EpCAM/TiO2/Ti3C2Tx@ITO shows a broad linear range (1 ag/mL to 10 ng/mL) with high sensitivity (6.661 µA ag-1 mL cm-2), and low detection limit (0.7 ag/mL) for EpCAM antigen detection under optimized conditions. The proposed immunosensor possesses good reproducibility, long-term stability, and outstanding selectivity and specificity. Moreover, the clinical applicability of the novel immunosensor is tested in spiked human serum showing good recovery.
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- Sweety
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Delhi 110042, India.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Delhi 110042, India.
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Ma A, Qian H, Liu H, Ren S. Degradation of malachite green by g-C 3N 4-modified magnetic attapulgite composites under visible-light conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:96360-96375. [PMID: 37572254 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29201-5] [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: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Water resources are seriously threatened by dye wastewater, and the removal of the dye molecules from the wastewater has garnered considerable interest. People have favored photocatalytic technology in recent years for the treatment of dye wastewater. In this work, attapulgite (ATP) was used as a carrier, Fe3O4 and g-C3N4 were grafted onto ATP, and the surface was then modified with polyethyleneimine (PEI) to produce photocatalyst ATP-Fe3O4-g-C3N4-PEI, which was used in Malachite green (MG) dye wastewater. The structure and surface properties of the composites were analyzed and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray spectrum (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Uv-vis spectrum analysis, zeta potential measurement, and vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM) analysis. The removal performance of ATP-Fe3O4-gC3N4-PEI for MG was studied, and the removal mechanism was explored and revealed. It has been shown that the heterojunction formed by Fe3O4 and g-C3N4 can inhibit the compounding of photogenerated electrons and holes, effectively improving the performance of the ATP-Fe3O4-g-C3N4-PEI. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis confirmed that ATP-Fe3O4-g-C3N4-PEI could generate hydroxyl radicals (·OH) and superoxide radicals (·O2-) to degrade the MG. It was believed that ATP-Fe3O4-g-C3N4-PEI could generate hydroxyl radicals (·OH) through the photocatalysis and the Fenton reaction of the composite materials. Under the action of H+, ·O2-, and ·OH, the removal rate of MG by ATP-Fe3O4-g-C3N4-PEI exceeded 98 % at an optimal condition. The intermediate products and degradation pathways of MG degradation were also inferred by LC-MS analysis. These results showed that the prepared photocatalyst has excellent degradation performance for MG and could be used in dye wastewater treatment.
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- Aishun Ma
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Mining & Metallurgy Environmental Pollution Control, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Mining Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Mining Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Mining & Metallurgy Environmental Pollution Control, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Mining & Metallurgy Environmental Pollution Control, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Mining Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Xu Z, Zada N, Habib F, Ullah H, Hussain K, Ullah N, Bibi M, Bibi M, Ghani H, Khan S, Hussain K, Cai X, Ullah H. Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Malachite Green Dye Using Silver-Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles. Molecules 2023; 28:6241. [PMID: 37687068 PMCID: PMC10488963 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Efficient and excellent nanoparticles are required for the degradation of organic dyes in photocatalysis. In this study, silver-manganese oxide nanoparticles (Ag-Mn-NPs) were synthesized through a wet chemical precipitation method and characterized as an advanced catalyst that has enhanced photocatalytic activity under sunlight irradiation. The nanoparticles were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), XRD, UV-vis light spectra, and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, revealing their spherical and agglomerated form. The EDX spectra confirmed the composition of the nanoparticles, indicating their presence in oxide form. These bimetallic oxide nanoparticles were employed as photocatalysts for the degradation of malachite green (MG) dye under sunlight irradiation in an aqueous medium. The study investigated the effects of various parameters, such as irradiation time, catalyst dosage, recovered catalyst dosage, dye concentration, and pH, on the dye's photodegradation. The results showed that Ag-Mn oxide nanoparticles exhibited high photocatalytic activity, degrading 92% of the dye in 100 min. A longer irradiation time led to increased dye degradation. Moreover, a higher catalyst dosage resulted in a higher dye degradation percentage, with 91% degradation achieved using 0.0017 g of the photocatalyst in 60 min. Increasing the pH of the medium also enhanced the dye degradation, with 99% degradation achieved at pH 10 in 60 min. However, the photodegradation rate decreased with increasing dye concentration. The Ag-Mn oxide nanoparticles demonstrate excellent potential as a reliable visible-light-responsive photocatalyst for the efficient degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater treatment.
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- Zhong Xu
- Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266001, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Government Post Graduate College, Lower Dir, Timergara 18300, Pakistan (H.U.); (M.B.); (M.B.)
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- Shandong Institute of Scientific and Technical Information, Jinan 250000, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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Azeez L, Lateef A, Olabode O. An overview of biogenic metallic nanoparticles for water treatment and purification: the state of the art. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 88:851-873. [PMID: 37651325 PMCID: wst_2023_255 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The environment is fundamental to human existence, and protecting it from dangerous contaminants should be a top priority for all stakeholders. Reducing garbage output has helped, but as the world's population grows, more waste will be generated. Tons of waste inadvertently and advertently received by environmental matrixes adversely affect the sustainable environment. The pollution caused by these activities affects the environment and human health. Conventional remediation processes ranging from chemical, physical, and biological procedures use macroaggregated materials and microorganisms to degrade or remove pollutants. Undesirable limitations of expensiveness, disposal challenges, maintenance, and formation of secondary contaminants abound. Additionally, multiple stages of treatments to remove different contaminants are time-consuming. The need to avoid these limitations and shift towards sustainable approaches brought up nanotechnology options. Currently, nanomaterials are being used for environmental rejuvenation that involves the total degradation of pollutants without secondary pollution. As nanoparticles are primed with vast and modifiable reactive sites for adsorption, photocatalysis, and disinfection, they are more useful in remediating pollutants. Review articles on metallic nanoparticles usually focus on chemically synthesized ones, with a particular focus on their adsorption capacity and toxicities. Therefore, this review evaluates the current status of biogenic metallic nanoparticles for water treatment and purification.
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- Luqmon Azeez
- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria E-mail:
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- Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+), Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology and Nanobiotechnology, Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, PMB 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria; Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University, MS 39762-9573, USA
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Umar E, Ikram M, Haider J, Nabgan W, Imran M, Nazir G. A State-of-Art Review of the Metal Oxide-Based Nanomaterials Effect on Photocatalytic Degradation of Malachite Green Dyes and a Bibliometric Analysis. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2023; 7:2300001. [PMID: 37287595 PMCID: PMC10242535 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202300001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A wide range of hard contaminants in wastewater is generated from different industries as byproducts of the organic compound. In this review, various metal oxide-based nanomaterials are employed for the photocatalytic removal of malachite green (MG) dye from wastewater. Some cost-effective and appropriate testing conditions are used for degrading these hard dyes to get higher removal efficiency. The effects of specific parameters are considered such as how the catalyst is made, how much dye is in the solution at first, how much nanocatalyst is needed to break down the dye, the initial pH of the dye solution, the type of light source used, the year of publications, and how long the dye has to be exposed to light to be removed. This study suggests that Scopus-based core collected data employ bibliometric methods to provide an objective analysis of global MG dye from 2011 to 2022 (12 years). The Scopus database collects all the information (articles, authors, keywords, and publications). For bibliometric analysis, 658 publications are retrieved corresponding to MG dye photodegradation, and the number of publications increases annually. A bibliometric study reveals a state-of-art review of metal oxide-based nanomaterials' effects on photocatalytic degradation of MG dyes (12 years).
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- Ehtisham Umar
- Solar Cell Applications Research LabDepartment of PhysicsGovernment College University LahoreLahore54000Pakistan
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- Solar Cell Applications Research LabDepartment of PhysicsGovernment College University LahoreLahore54000Pakistan
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial BiotechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesTianjin300308China
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- Departament d'Enginyeria QuímicaUniversitat Rovira i VirgiliAv Països Catalans 26Tarragona43007Spain
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- Department of ChemistryGovernment College University FaisalabadPakpattan RoadSahiwalPunjab57000Pakistan
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials EngineeringSejong UniversitySeoul05006Republic of Korea
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Raval AR, Kohli HP, Mahadwad OK. Application of emulsion liquid membrane for removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solution: Extraction and stability studies. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Jafri NNM, Jaafar J, Aziz F, Salleh WNW, Yusof N, Othman MHD, Rahman MA, Ismail AF, Rahman RA, Khongnakorn W. Development of Free-Standing Titanium Dioxide Hollow Nanofibers Photocatalyst with Enhanced Recyclability. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12030342. [PMID: 35323817 PMCID: PMC8955872 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12030342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Titanium dioxide hollow nanofibers (THN) are excellent photocatalysts for the photodegradation of Bisphenol A (BPA) due to their extensive surface area and good optical properties. A template synthesis technique is typically employed to produce titanium dioxide hollow nanofibers. This process, however, involves a calcination procedure at high temperatures that yields powder-form photocatalysts that require post-recovery treatment before recycling. Meanwhile, the immobilization of photocatalysts on/into a membrane has been reported to reduce the active surface area. Novel free-standing TiO2 hollow nanofibers were developed to overcome those shortcomings. The free-standing photocatalyst containing 0.75 g of THN (FS-THN-75) exhibited good adherence and connectivity between the nanofibers. The recyclability of FS-THN-75 outperformed the THN calcined at 600 °C (THN-600), which retained 80% of its original weight while maintaining excellent degradation performance. This study recommends the potential application of free-standing TiO2 hollow nanofibers as high potential novel photocatalysts for the treatment of BPA in wastewater.
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- Nurul Natasha Mohammad Jafri
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
- Correspondence:
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia; (N.N.M.J.); (F.A.); (W.N.W.S.); (N.Y.); (M.H.D.O.); (M.A.R.); (A.F.I.)
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia;
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- Center of Excellence in Membrane Science and Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand;
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El‐Salamony RA, Aboutaleb WA. Preparation, Characterization of Green Synthesis CeO
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Nanoparticles and Their Photocatalytic Activity towards Malachite Green Dye. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202103722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Synthesis of Peroxidase-Like V2O5 Nanoparticles for Dye Removal from Aqueous Solutions. Top Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-021-01523-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Prakash J, Venkataprasanna KS, Venkatasubbu GD. Investigation on visible light-driven antimicrobial and mechanistic activity of GO/TiO 2(V–N) nanocomposite against wound pathogens. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01634f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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GO/TiO2(V–N) is fabricated as a visible light driven efficient antimicrobial material. In the presence of light, GO/TiO2(V–N) was employed as a photocatalytic active material against wound pathogens.
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- J. Prakash
- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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Ismail GA, Allam NG, El-Gemizy WM, Salem MA. The role of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized by Anabaena variabilis and Spirulina platensis cyanobacteria for malachite green removal from wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2021; 42:4475-4489. [PMID: 32449499 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1766576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this study, biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using two species of cyanobacteria, Anabaena variabilis (Kütz) and Spirulina platensis (Gomont) was investigated and evaluated for dye removing capacity. The formation of AgNPs was detected by the change in colour using UV-Vis spectroscopy and further characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The obtained AgNPs were spherical to oval with average particle size of 17.9 and 26.4 nm for S. platensis and A. variabilis, respectively. These AgNPs were applied as bio-sorbent for the removal of malachite green (MG) dye released into wastewater. Within the tested initial concentration range of MG, the reaction exhibited first order kinetics model as monitored via UV spectroscopy. As the dye concentration decreased, the removal efficiency increased to reach 93% for S. platensis and 82% for A. variabilis AgNPs. The results also indicated that increased AgNPs concentration enhanced the MG removal with an efficiency up to 88% and 81% for S. platensis and A. variabilis AgNPs, respectively. The smaller particle diameter and larger specific surface area of S. platensis AgNPs enabled boosted catalytic activity for dye removal than those of A. variabilis. After the treatment with AgNPs, the resultant dye- AgNPs-free effluent proved non-toxic to Triticum aestivum L (Giza 171) seedlings, implying their safety for cultivation practices.
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- Gehan A Ismail
- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Venkataprasanna KS, Prakash J, Mathapati SS, Bharath G, Banat F, Venkatasubbu GD. Development of chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide loaded with vanadium doped titanium dioxide patch for visible light driven antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing application. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:1430-1448. [PMID: 34742841 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Wound healing is a multi-stage process that is dynamic, interactive, and complicated. However, many nanomaterials are employed to expedite wound healing by demonstrating antibacterial activity or boosting cell proliferation. But only one phase is focused during the wound healing process. As a result, there is a need for optimum wound dressing materials that promotes different wound healing cascades with ideal properties. Herein, Graphene Oxide loaded with vanadium (V) doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) blended with chitosan, and polyvinyl alcohol (CS/PVA/GO/TiO2-V) patch was developed for wound healing. XRD, FTIR and FE-SEM analyses were carried out to study the morphology and structural property of the patch. The fabricated patch has a high surface porosity, excellent moisture vapor transfer rate, appropriate swelling behaviour, and oxygen permeability, which results in an excellent moist environment for wound breathing and effective management of wound exudates. The antibacterial test showed significant antibacterial efficacy against wound infections in the presence of light when compared to dark. In-vitro analysis such as hemocompatibility, cytotoxicity, cell adhesion, and scratch assay show the predicted potential wound healing application with high biocompatibility. These results suggest that CS/PVA/GO/TiO2-V patch provides a microenvironment favourable to cells' growth and differentiation and positively modulates full-thickness wounds' healing.
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu Dist, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu Dist, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Jose A, Pai SDKR, Pinheiro D, Kasinathan K. Visible light photodegradation of organic dyes using electrochemically synthesized MoO 3/ZnO. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:52202-52215. [PMID: 34003439 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14311-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, flake-like MoO3-ZnO composite was prepared using a simple and robust electrochemical setup. The composite was characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, elemental analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, photoluminescence, zeta potential analysis, and electrochemical impedance study. The modified ZnO shows a remarkable catalytic activity towards the photodegradation of three potentially hazardous dyes, malachite green, crystal violet, and methylene blue. More than 95% of both malachite green and crystal violet degraded within 140 min under visible light irradiation. Scavenger studies reveal that OH· radicals produced by the photo-separated charges on MoO3-ZnO are responsible for the degradation of all three dyes. The photoactive charge carriers show less recombination rate as evidenced by the photoluminescence spectrum due to the interparticle charge migration process. This work suggests a new versatile procedure for the synthesis of MoO3-ZnO composites and establishes its photocatalytic efficacy under visible light with three common pollutant dyes found in wastewater.
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- Ajay Jose
- Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, 560029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, 560029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, 560029, India
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Rashtbari S, Dehghan G. Biodegradation of malachite green by a novel laccase-mimicking multicopper BSA-Cu complex: Performance optimization, intermediates identification and artificial neural network modeling. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 406:124340. [PMID: 33183834 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this work, a soluble biopolymer was prepared by conjugating the bovine serum albumin (BSA) with transition metal ion (Cu2+). BSA-Cu complex was synthesized and characterized using UV-vis absorption, fluorescence and ATR-FTIR spectroscopies. A colorimetric guaiacol oxidation based method, was used to study the catalytic activity of complex and the results indicated its laccase-like activity. Compared with laccase, BSA-Cu complex showed a higher Km value and a similar Vmax value at the same mass concentration. Also, the ability of the BSA-Cu complex to decolorize malachite green (MG) was tested and the results showed that the complex was able to complete the decolorization process of MG within 30 min. Using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) the resultant metabolites of MG degradation were analyzed and the toxicity of degradation products was assessed against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis. The results confirmed the formation of less toxic products after degradation of MG by BSA-Cu complex. To predict the decolorization efficiency (DE%) of MG, an artificial neural network (ANN) was designed with five, five and one neurons in the input, hidden and output layers, respectively. The obtained results showed the ability of the designed ANN to predict MG removal successfully.
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- Samaneh Rashtbari
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Bhawna, Choudhary AK, Gupta A, Kumar S, Kumar P, Singh RP, Singh P, Kumar V. Synthesis, Antimicrobial Activity, and Photocatalytic Performance of Ce Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2020.595352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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This work represented the synthesis of Ce doped SnO2 nanoparticles by a wet chemical method and was characterized by various characterization techniques. PXRD confirmed the presence of the rutile phase for Ce doped SnO2 nanoparticles. SEM image and elemental mapping showed agglomerated irregular shaped particles and uniform distribution of 5% Ce ions within the SnO2 lattice, respectively. Ce doped SnO2 nanoparticles showed antimicrobial activity against E. coli and prevented the growth of bacteria. The nanoparticles were found photocatalytic active and photocatalytic behavior was elucidated by the degradation of Malachite Green dye under UV light irradiation.
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Green Synthesis of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoflower as Dual Agent for Photodegradation of an Organic Dye and Tyrosinase Inhibitor. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-020-01729-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Multifunctional titanium dioxide nanoparticles biofabricated via phytosynthetic route using extracts of Cola nitida: antimicrobial, dye degradation, antioxidant and anticoagulant activities. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04610. [PMID: 32775756 PMCID: PMC7404533 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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First study of phytosynthesis of TiO2 NPs using the leaf (KL), pod (KP), seed (KS) and seed shell (KSS) extracts of kola nut tree (Cola nitida) is herein reported. The TiO2 NPs were characterized and evaluated for their antimicrobial, dye degradation, antioxidant and anticoagulant activities. The nearly spherical-shaped particles had λmax of 272.5–275.0 nm with size range of 25.00–191.41 nm. FTIR analysis displayed prominent peaks at 3446.79, 1639.49 and 1382.96 cm−1, indicating the involvement of phenolic compounds and proteins in the phytosynthesis of TiO2 NPs. Both SAED and XRD showed bioformation of crystalline anatase TiO2 NPs which inhibited multidrug-drug resistant bacteria and toxigenic fungi. The catalytic activities of the particles were profound, with degradation of malachite green by 83.48–86.28 % without exposure to UV-irradiation, scavenging of DPPH and H2O2by 51.19–60.08 %, and 78.45–99.23 % respectively. The particles as well prevented the coagulation of human blood. In addition to the antimicrobial and dye-degrading activities, we report for the first time the H2O2 scavenging and anticoagulant activities of TiO2 NPs, showing that the particles can be useful for catalytic and biomedical applications.
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Mansingh S, Das KK, Behera A, Subudhi S, Sultana S, Parida K. Bandgap engineering via boron and sulphur doped carbon modified anatase TiO 2: a visible light stimulated photocatalyst for photo-fixation of N 2 and TCH degradation. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:2004-2017. [PMID: 36132535 PMCID: PMC9419573 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00183j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The present research reports the synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) sheet/flake-like nanostructures of crystalline carbon modified TiO2 (CT), B-TiO2 (B-CT), and S-TiO2 (S-CT) using a facile one-pot synthesis method. The crystallinity and phase purity (anatase) of the prepared nano-photocatalyst were characterised using X-ray diffraction, selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) analysis. Furthermore, the morphological details and elemental content of the sample were studied via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), respectively. Additionally, the optoelectronic features of all of the prepared specimens were measured via UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), photoluminescence (PL), impedance and Mott-Schottky studies. After successful characterisation, their photocatalytic performance was tested towards dinitrogen photo-fixation and tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) degradation under visible light illumination. Moreover, the effective charge separation and greater availability of the active surface area led to the robust photocatalytic activity of the fabricated B-CT compared to the CT and S-CT samples, which correlates well with the PL, impedance and surface area analysis. B-CT displays the highest photocatalytic activity, i.e. 32.38 μmol L-1 (conversion efficiency = 0.076%) of ammonia production, and 95% tetracycline hydrochloride (10 ppm) degradation. Here, we have effectively designed a novel and productive pathway towards the enhancement of the photocatalytic performance of visible photon active TiO2-based materials for energy and environmental sustainability.
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- Sriram Mansingh
- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University Bhubaneswar 751 030 Odisha India +91-674-2581637 +91-674-2379425
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University Bhubaneswar 751 030 Odisha India +91-674-2581637 +91-674-2379425
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University Bhubaneswar 751 030 Odisha India +91-674-2581637 +91-674-2379425
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University Bhubaneswar 751 030 Odisha India +91-674-2581637 +91-674-2379425
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University Bhubaneswar 751 030 Odisha India +91-674-2581637 +91-674-2379425
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University Bhubaneswar 751 030 Odisha India +91-674-2581637 +91-674-2379425
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Patel BR, Maeno K, Ganesh HVS, Endo T, Kerman K. TiO 2-coated 2D photonic crystals for reflectometric determination of malachite green. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:844. [PMID: 31768658 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3976-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A "detect and destroy" strategy is reported for the spectroscopic determination and photocatalytic degradation of Malachite Green (MG) in aqueous solutions. The intensity of the reflection peak maxima from the TiO2-coated 2D-photonic crystal (PhC) at 633 nm wavelength undergoes a gradual decrease with increasing concentrations of MG. The determination of MG was readily achieved in the nanomolar range due to the quenching of the reflection intensity of the peak, measured using a fiber optic probe. The assay works in the 1.0 nM to 10 μM MG concentration range with a detection limit of 1.3 nM. The same TiO2-coated 2D-PhC surface can photocatalytically degrade MG in aqueous solutions under UV irradiation. The photocatalytic degradation in the presence of TiO2-coated 2D-PhC becomes evident as the blue color of MG changes to colorless with increasing irradiation time. The decrease in absorption is detected at 617 nm. It was found that the photocatalytic efficiency of TiO2 was synergistically enhanced in the presence of 2D-PhCs. It is concluded that each component of the TiO2-coated 2D-PhC system plays a key role in the detection and degradation of MG. Graphical abstractSchematic representation for reflectometric detection and photocatalytic degradation of hazardous Malachite Green dye using TiO2-coated two-dimensional photonic crystals.
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- Bhargav R Patel
- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai-shi, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai-shi, 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto at Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada.
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