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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ya-Qi Zhang, Lin Hou, Hao-Xue Bi, Xiao-Xue Fang, Yuan-Yuan Ma, Zhan-Gang Han
Summary: Visible-light-driven photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) using three hourglass-type phosphomolybdate-based hybrids has been studied, showing superior activity compared to inorganic {Zn[P4Mo6](2)} clusters alone. The organic components in the hybrids play a significant role in affecting visible-light absorption and recombination of photogenerated carriers, ultimately enhancing the photocatalytic performances towards Cr(VI) reduction.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Zeenat Arif, Naresh Kumar Sethy
Summary: This paper explores the innovative approach of using a green route synthesized cost-effective bi-functional material to eliminate toxic hexavalent chromium commonly found in tannery wastewater. By optimizing the process conditions, high rejection rate and photocatalytic reduction can be achieved.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Electrochemistry
Long Chen, Yubo Liu, Shaohui Zhang
Summary: Electrochemical reduction using a stainless steel (SS) electrode modified with graphene is used for efficient removal of Cr(VI) in wastewater.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Callie M. Stern, Devin D. Meche, Noemie Elgrishi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the buffer system on the electrochemical reduction of hexavalent chromium in water. At low concentrations, the buffer affects the electron transfer step of chromium reduction, while at higher concentrations, it influences both the chemical steps and the nature of the products formed.
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Environmental Sciences
Minzhang Li, Qikun Hu, Haiquan Shan, Wenjian Yu, Zong-Xiang Xu
Summary: The combination of CuPc and N-CuMe2Pc with rGO to form CuPc/rGO and N-CuMe2Pc/rGO nanocomposites significantly improves the removal efficiency of Cr(VI), with N-CuMe2Pc/rGO exhibiting higher specific surface area, higher light harvesting, higher conductivity, and more negative lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zeqing Long, Guangming Zhang, Hongbiao Du, Jia Zhu, Jinwei Li
Summary: In this study, BiOBr-Bi2S3 heterojunctions with high photocatalytic performance for Cr(VI) reduction were successfully prepared, achieving 100% removal of Cr(VI) within 12 minutes. The performance of photo-reduced Cr(VI) by the heterojunctions was significantly higher than that of pure Bi2S3 and BiOBr, suggesting their potential as a novel photocatalytic adsorbent. Additionally, the heterojunctions showed good adsorption efficiency for Cr(III), indicating their bifunctional capability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Thi Xuan Quynh Nguyen, Shiao-Shing Chen, M. Pasawan, Hau-Ming Chang
Summary: Construction of a composite g-C3N4 and flower-like ZnO/BiOBr heterojunction photocatalyst is an optimal strategy for the enhancement of photocatalytic performance, reducing charge carrier recombination at the interface and expanding UV light absorption range, improving simultaneous oxidation of methyl orange (MO) and reduction of Cr(VI).
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huiwen Sun, Qihang Dai, Ju Liu, Tiantian Zhou, Muhua Chen, Zhengchun Cai, Xinbao Zhu, Bo Fu
Summary: In this study, a flower-like BiVO4/MIL-101-NH2 composite is synthesized by a simple and surfactant-free method. The construction of the -COO--Bi3+ ionic bond enhances the interface affinity between BiVO4 and MIL-101-NH2. The improved separation and transportation rates of charge carriers are achieved due to the efficient light capture, sufficient electron traps, and formation of a heterostructure. Additionally, the MIL-101-NH2/BiVO4 composite exhibits excellent photocatalytic removal of Cr(VI) (91.2%), and FNBV-3 (Fe/Bi = 0.25) shows good reusability after five cycles.
Article
Electrochemistry
Fatemeh Bakhshandeh, Sudip Saha, Sadman Sakib, Igor Zhitomirsky, Leyla Soleymani
Summary: This study focuses on modifying titanium dioxide nanoparticles with pyrocatechol violet and graphene quantum dots to enhance photocurrent generation under visible light and improve dispersion and film-forming properties. The modified photoelectrode showed significantly higher photocurrent compared to unmodified nanoparticles. The optimized photoelectrode was then used for hexavalent chromium detection, demonstrating low detection limit and selectivity against other ions, indicating its potential for photoelectrochemical Cr(VI) sensing.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yiran Sun, Fei Yu, Liqing Li, Jie Ma
Summary: The study introduces a flexible one-pot approach to synthesize amino-functional graphene sponge adsorbents for eliminating Hexavalent Chromium in aqueous environment, which showed outstanding adsorption capacity and reduction efficiency. The novel adsorbents have great potential in treating chromium containing wastewater.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yong-Uk Shin, Weiyi Pan, Sohum K. Patel, Jihun Lim, Lea R. Winter, Wen Ma, Seungkwan Hong, Menachem Elimelech
Summary: This study presents a highly efficient method for the removal of hexavalent chromium using redox-assisted flowthrough electrosorption with a graphitized nanodiamond-modified electrode. The method achieves effective chromium removal through a dual pathway mechanism and demonstrates high chromium removal capacity. The results suggest that the ND-modified electrode is a promising tool for removing toxic metal ions from wastewater.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yitao Zhao, Le Li, Yuanjie Zuo, Guangyu He, Qun Chen, Qi Meng, Haiqun Chen
Summary: This study aims to optimize the conformation of nanocomposite for enhancing the photocatalytic removal of heavy metal contaminants, with ZnO/CdS6:5/RGO(6) showing strong recycling performance.
Article
Electrochemistry
Bangjun Han, Renzheng Gu, Xingya Wei, Xueyan Li
Summary: The study synthesized MgFe2O4/rGO nanocomposite as anodes for the removal of hexavalent chromium ions from industrial wastewater through electrocoagulation. The nanocomposite demonstrated efficient removal of Cr(VI) with lower energy consumption and higher removal efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Du Won Jeong, Kyuhyoung Kim, Geonhee Lee, Minsoung Kang, Hyunju Chang, A-Rang Jang, Jeong-O Lee
Summary: In this study, we demonstrated that the direct intercalation of alkali-metal cations is not necessary for the redox reaction of Prussian blue. Passivation of Prussian blue thin films with monolayer graphene preserved its electrochemical activity and enhanced its stability. We also showed the potential of a transparent graphene electrode as an efficient hydrogen peroxide transducer.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Narayanan Jayaraman, Yuvaraj Palani, Raghava Rao Jonnalagadda, Easwaramoorthi Shanmugam
Summary: A multiplex electrochemical sensor was developed using graphene oxide functionalized with thymine and carbohydrazide. The sensor showed excellent electrode stability and selectivity towards Hg(II) and Cr(VI). The large surface area and conductivity of graphene oxide, coupled with functionalization, resulted in better selectivity for Hg(II) and Cr(VI) over other metal ions.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)