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Engineering, Environmental
Shahid Iqbal, Naveed Ahmad, Mohsin Javed, Muhammad Azam Qamar, Ali Bahadur, Shahid Ali, Zahoor Ahmad, Rana Muhammad Irfan, Guocong Liu, Muhammad Bilal Akbar, Muhammad Abdul Qayyum
Summary: In this study, a series of ternary composites were synthesized by integrating 7% silver-mixed ZnO nanoparticles with sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride in different proportions. The unique ternary composite between Ag/ZnO and S-g-C3N4 was found to generate a large number of catalytic active sites for photocatalytic degradation. The synergistic effects of the ternary composite enhanced photocatalytic activity and demonstrated successful photo-corrosion resistance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
S. Noreen, S. Zafar, I. Bibi, M. Amami, M. A. S. Raza, F. H. Alshammari, Z. M. Elqahtani, B. I. Basha, N. Alwadai, A. Nazir, M. I. Khan, Munawar Iqbal
Summary: In this study, ZnO, Al/ZnO, and W/Ag/ZnO nanocomposites were prepared and used for the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of Turquoise Blue Dye (TBD). Optimal process conditions were determined, and the properties of the nanocomposites were characterized.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Elham A. A. Alzahrani, Arshid Nabi, Majid Rasool Kamli, Soha M. M. Albukhari, Shaeel Ahmed Althabaiti, Sami A. A. Al-Harbi, Imran Khan, Maqsood Ahmad Malik
Summary: Removing organic pollutants, textile dyes, and pharmaceutical wastes from water bodies is crucial for a safe environment. This study developed semiconductor zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and plasmonic Ag-supported ZnO nanocomposites (ZnO-Ag) using a bio-approach as an alternative to hazardous synthesis methods. The ZnO-Ag nanocomposite exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye due to the presence of plasmonic Ag NPs and the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect. The research provides valuable insights for the future application of noble metal-modified nanocatalysts in water treatment.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaodong Chen, Zhong-Tao Yang, Nannan Wang, Xin Gao, Gang Wang, Chunyu Song, Yunfeng Liu, Lifeng Cui
Summary: ZnO nanomaterials with stereochemical structure have attracted attention in photocatalytic materials research, but their sensitivity to UV light restricts their application; composites of ZnO with other nanomaterials can enhance photocatalytic activity. TiO2/ZnO cube nanocomposites and Ag/ZnO hollow spheres were successfully synthesized via hydrothermal reaction and chemical deposition, respectively, with the Ag/ZnO hollow spheres showing higher RhB degradation activity under visible light.
NANOTECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Alina Matei, Marius Stoian, Oana Brincoveanu, Vasilica Tucureanu
Summary: This paper investigates the possibility of producing nanocomposites of chitosan incorporated with bioactive compound-modified ZnO nanoparticles (NP). ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized using a biogenic method, and curcumin (CRC) was anchored onto their surface. Chitosan-based ZnO-CRC nanocomposites were prepared through an ex-situ method that involved separate preparation of ZnO particles and their dispersion in the chitosan matrix by mechanical and ultrasonic mixing. The synthesized samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, SEM microscopy, FTIR and EDX spectroscopy, as well as contact angle measurements. The results demonstrate that the synthesized materials have suitable morpho-structural and wetting characteristics for application in biotechnological coating systems.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Chun Shi, Lili Zhang, Zhengjun Shi, Zhenqiang Zai, Jinxia Ma, Zhiguo Wang
Summary: Ag-ZnO/cellulose nanocomposites with all-weather photocatalytic performance were fabricated by adjusting the surface groups and aspect ratios of the cellulose nanofiber substrate. The cellulose nanofibers improved the dispersibility and photostability of the Ag-ZnO nanoparticles, enhancing the photocatalytic activity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sumaira Anjum, Amna Komal Khan, Anza Qamar, Noor Fatima, Samantha Drouet, Sullivan Renouard, Jean Philippe Blondeau, Bilal Haider Abbasi, Christophe Hano
Summary: UV-C light-mediated synthesis of monometallic and bimetallic nanoparticles from leaf extract of Morus macroura showed promising biomedical applications, including anti-diabetic, anti-glycation, biocompatibility, and anti-cancer activities. Characterization of these nanoparticles revealed well-defined shapes, disperse particle distribution, crystalline structures, and reduced sizes compared to controls under UV-C irradiation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Y. Liu, Q. Zhang, H. Yuan, K. Luo, J. Li, W. Hu, Z. Pan, M. Xu, S. Xu, I Levchenko, K. Bazaka
Summary: The catalytic and sensing performance of ZnO/Ag nanocomposites is greatly influenced by the synthesis method used. A comparative study was conducted to investigate the differences between one-step and two-step polymer network gel synthesis techniques. The results showed that ZnO/Ag nanocomposites synthesized by the two-step method exhibit enhanced photocatalytic efficiency, gas sensing sensitivity, stability, and selectivity, with specific microstructures and optical characteristics as revealed by various analytical methods.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shadpour Mallakpour, Milad Okhovat
Summary: The biocompatible nanocomposites were fabricated using chitosan and tragacanth gum with varying percentages of ZnO and ZnO@Ag nanoparticles. Characterization of the nanocomposites revealed the formation of hydroxyapatite on their surfaces. Evaluation of antibacterial activity showed that nanocomposites containing ZnO@Ag NPs exhibited stronger inhibition zones against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli compared to those containing ZnO NPs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Elias E. Elemike, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Doris F. Ogeleka, Esther C. Obasi
Summary: Incorporating nanoparticles into cellulose materials to form nanocomposites is an interesting way to enhance their functions and applications. The properties of nanoparticles greatly influence the behavior and applications of nanocomposites. Ecotoxicological assessment of nanocomposites using onion bulbs indicate that they have slight toxicity to plants.
JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mariana Busila, Viorica Musat, Petrica Alexandru, Cosmin Romanitan, Oana Brincoveanu, Vasilica Tucureanu, Iuliana Mihalache, Alina-Viorica Iancu, Violeta Dediu
Summary: The use of a combination of nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents and efficient removal of persistent pollutants from wastewater is an important strategy. This study synthesized ZnO/Au and ZnO/Ag nanocomposites, analyzed their structure and morphology, and evaluated their antimicrobial properties and photocatalytic activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Rahul Kumar, Shaileshkumar Y. Janbandhu, Gaurav K. Sukhadeve, Rupesh S. Gedam
Summary: Water pollution caused by organic compounds has become a global concern, leading to the development of suitable dye degradation technologies. This study presents the synthesis of Ag/ZnO nanocomposites and their successful application for the enhanced degradation of IC dye under visible light irradiation. Various analytical techniques were used to characterize the prepared photocatalysts. The results showed that the Ag/ZnO nanocomposites exhibited significantly improved photocatalytic activity due to the absorption of visible light and efficient electron-hole separation. Radical trapping experiments confirmed the involvement of holes and superoxide radicals in the photocatalytic degradation of IC dye.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Saravanan Murugesan, Vigneshwar Sasibabu, Gautham B. Jegadeesan, Ponnusami Venkatachalam
Summary: This study presents the photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO-CeO2 nanocomposites for the degradation of a model Reactive Black (RB) dye. Addition of CeO2 to ZnO resulted in lower band gap energy and enhanced oxidation of RB dye.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
N. Sudhan, S. K. Rathiha, V Balasubramanian, M. Pandiaraman, D. Aravind, Varagunapandiyan Natarajan, Mohamed A. Ismail, G. Vinodhkumar
Summary: Silver/Zinc Oxide nanocomposites (Ag-ZnO NCs) with varying weight percentages of both Ag and ZnO were studied for their photocatalytic activity. The experiment results showed that the concentrations of Ag and ZnO affected the photocatalytic activity of the nanocomposites, with AZ(1:1) NC achieving the best performance. This study demonstrated the potential application of Ag-ZnO NCs in the remediation of environmental pollutant and treatment of wastewater.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abniel Machin, Kenneth Fontanez, Diego Garcia, Paola Sampayo, Carla Colon-Cruz, Gerardo J. Claudio-Serrano, Loraine Soto-Vazquez, Edgard Resto, Florian Petrescu, Carmen Morant, Francisco Marquez
Summary: The photocatalytic activity of silver-based catalysts with different amounts of molybdenum disulfide were evaluated for the degradation of ciprofloxacin and hydrogen production. The catalyst with 5%Ag@TiO2-P25-5%MoS2 showed the highest degradation rate of 91% and the catalyst with 5%Ag@TiO2 NWs-20%MoS2 showed the highest hydrogen production rate of 1792 mu mol/hg. The silver nanoparticles and MoS2 contributed to the enhanced performance of the catalysts. The stability tests also showed that the selected silver-based catalysts were stable after seven cycles.
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Chemistry, Applied
Suling Liu, Qing Zhang, Shaheng Gou, Lili Zhang, Zhiguo Wang
Summary: This study utilized carboxylic acid-based deep eutectic solvents for pretreating cellulose, resulting in the production of cellulose nanofibers with widths less than 100 nm through simultaneous esterification modifications. Esterification modifications prevented over-hydrolysis and dissolution of cellulose while maintaining the cellulose I crystal structure. The esterified cellulose nanofibers showed improved dispersibility and interfacial compatibility with polylactic acid, leading to mechanical enhancement of CNF/PLA composites.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
En-Qing Zhu, Gao-Feng Xu, Xin-Yao Ye, Jing Yang, Hai-Yan Yang, Da-Wei Wang, Zheng-Jun Shi, Jia Deng
Summary: A two-step strategy of hydrothermal pretreatment and propargyl modification was developed to improve the thermoplasticity of bamboo powder. The increase in propargyl concentration enhances thermal stability and molecular mobility in the modified samples, suggesting an efficacious way to improve thermoplasticity. This approach could broaden the application of building a clickable alkyne platform in bamboo-based materials to obtain multifunctional materials.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ning Li, Fanyang Meng, Haiyan Yang, Zhengjun Shi, Ping Zhao, Jing Yang
Summary: In this study, a three-constituent deep eutectic solvent (3c-DES) pretreatment was used to examine its efficiency on bamboo residues. The results showed that the 3c-DES pretreatment effectively removed xylan and improved the hydrolysis yield. The introduction of ethylene glycol (EG) and the addition of Tween 80 further enhanced the effectiveness of the pretreatment. This research has significant implications for the development of bamboo biorefinery.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Fanyang Meng, Ning Li, Haiyan Yang, Zhengjun Shi, Ping Zhao, Jing Yang
Summary: The HPAC pretreatment method significantly improved the enzymatic saccharification efficiency of bamboo biomass, leading to a higher utilization rate. It is an efficient and environmentally friendly approach for bamboo biorefinery in the south of China.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Chun Shi, Lili Zhang, Zhengjun Shi, Zhenqiang Zai, Jinxia Ma, Zhiguo Wang
Summary: Ag-ZnO/cellulose nanocomposites with all-weather photocatalytic performance were fabricated by adjusting the surface groups and aspect ratios of the cellulose nanofiber substrate. The cellulose nanofibers improved the dispersibility and photostability of the Ag-ZnO nanoparticles, enhancing the photocatalytic activity.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia Deng, En-Qing Zhu, Gao-Feng Xu, Nithesh Naik, Vignesh Murugadoss, Ming-Guo Ma, Zhanhu Guo, Zheng-Jun Shi
Summary: This study discusses the application of renewable polysaccharides and their composites in biodegradable food packaging, covering different types of renewable polysaccharides and their advantages. The research focuses on synthetic strategies, microstructure, properties, and potential applications, and proposes future research directions.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Xi, Lili Zhang, Yahui Tian, Junlong Song, Jinxia Ma, Zhiguo Wang
Summary: The AlCl3/ZnCl2 • 4H2O solvent system can efficiently dissolve cellulose at room temperature, with a high recovery rate and good dissolution efficiency, providing a new pathway for green processing and utilization of cellulose.
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaoqin Yang, Xiaorui Yu, Yun Liu, Zhengjun Shi, Liping Li, Sida Xie, Guolei Zhu, Ping Zhao
Summary: Metabolomics analysis revealed that older Chinese fir trees accumulate a greater diversity of secondary metabolites, particularly phenolic compounds and flavonoids, in their heartwood and sapwood compared to younger trees. Changes in the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway were identified as a potential driver of wood color difference between heartwood and sapwood in Chinese fir.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yan Jin, Jianxiang Liu, Haiyan Yang, Zhengjun Shi, Ping Zhao, Jing Yang
Summary: Sulfomethylation-aided phosphoric acid pretreatment significantly increased the yield and ethanol concentration of bamboo biorefinery, while reducing lignin content and cellulose crystallinity for improved enzyme accessibility. This method shows potential for biomass pretreatments targeting synergistic cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin fractions to obtain higher bio-based chemical compounds and biofuels.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Lisha Ma, Yelin Zhu, Yuefeng Huang, Lili Zhang, Zhiguo Wang
Summary: In this study, lignocellulose multi-component films were fabricated using cellulose nanofiber and other lignocellulose materials, and their mechanical properties and functionalities were enhanced through chemical cross-linking. The composite film containing alkali lignin exhibited excellent waterproof and UV-blocking properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Xueyu Tang, Liang Liu, Zhiguo Wang, Yimin Fan, Junhua Zhang, Qiang Yong, Xin Li
Summary: A novel in-situ hydrogel constructed with cellulose and bacterial metabolites can protect bacteria, provide a suitable growth environment, and exhibit high elasticity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xin Li, Lili Zhang, Zhiguo Wang, Shufang Wu, Jinxia Ma
Summary: Multiscale fibers were used to improve the photocatalytic and recycling properties of ZnO/cellulose composites. The ZnO flower/sheet ratio could be adjusted by the multiscale cellulose fibers, with an increasing nano-/micro- ratio leading to an increase in the ZnO flower/sheet ratio. The composite membrane with the highest ZnO flower/sheet ratio exhibited the best photocatalytic performance, while the composite membrane with a reasonable nano-/micro- ratio showed excellent wet strength.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Shao-Fei Sun, Hai-Yan Yang, Jing Yang, Zheng-Jun Shi
Summary: This study investigates the inhibitory effect of hemicellulosic structure and content on the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose from cocksfoot grass. The results show that alkaline treatments can improve the efficiency of cellulose hydrolysis.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Qing Zhang, Lisha Ma, Xiya Zhang, Lili Zhang, Zhiguo Wang
Summary: The combination of lignocellulose nanofibers and polylactic acid can enhance the mechanical strength of the composite material, making it suitable for 3D printing applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
