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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Arife Kubra Yontar, Suna Avcioglu, Sinem Cevik
Summary: The use of plant extract modified nanocomposite films is significant for sustainable and eco-friendly materials in environmental remediation. The modification with plant extracts can enhance the hardness and water absorption capacity of nanocomposite films, and significantly improve the photocatalytic activity.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Periyakaruppan Karuppasamy, Nagoorkani Ramzan Nilofar Nisha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Sabariswaran Kandasamy, Sakthivel Pitchaimuthu
Summary: The study focused on preparing semiconducting materials like TiO2 and transition metal-doped TiO2 using a sol-gel method and characterizing them through various analyses. Among them, Zn-doped TiO2 showed the best photocatalytic efficiency in decolouring Methylene blue dye under visible light irradiation. Results indicated that Zn-doped TiO2 had a lower band gap, leading to enhanced dye degradation compared to other catalysts. UV-vis spectra and the decolouration percentage of Methylene blue showed the superior photocatalytic activity of Zn-doped TiO2.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Deshan Cheng, Changwang Yan, Yuhang Liu, Yang Zhou, Dongdong Lu, Xiaoning Tang, Guangming Cai, Daiqi Li, Zhong Zhao, Xin Wang
Summary: The study explores the recycling of photocatalyst in wastewater treatment by loading copper ferrite particles onto polydopamine treated ceramic/polyester fabrics. The CPF/CuFe2O4 photocatalyst demonstrated excellent photocatalytic activity, photostability, and recoverability, showing great potential in wastewater treatment.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peng Chen, Yumeng Liang, Yifeng Xu, Yunliang Zhao, Shaoxian Song
Summary: A novel method using methylene blue as a photosensitizer for the homogeneous degradation of methyl orange under visible-light irradiation was proposed. The degradation mechanism involves Type II pathway and Type I photosensitization, and synchronous removal of methyl orange and methylene blue can be achieved by controlling the initial methylene blue concentration. This cost-effective method shows great potential in eliminating methyl orange and methylene blue from wastewater and offers a new strategy for sustainable water treatment.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lili Chen, Xuemei Ren, Njud S. Alharbi, Changlun Chen
Summary: In this study, Co/Ni-MOFs@BiOI composites were successfully synthesized as a novel light-driven photocatalyst, greatly enhancing visible light absorption and promoting the photocatalytic degradation of cationic methylene blue without the need for any chemical additives. The composites also demonstrated efficient degradation of other dyes under visible light irradiation, with the primary reactive species being superoxide radicals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Elviera, Yoki Yulizar, Dewangga Oky Bagus Apriandanu, Rizki Marcony Surya
Summary: In this study, a SnWO4/ZnO heterostructure was successfully constructed using Muntingia calabura L. leaf extract, demonstrating significant photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation with excellent stability. The formation of the heterostructure led to enhanced photocatalytic activity attributed to decreased optical bandgap and low recombination rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, showing potential for ecofriendly and cost-effective dye degradation applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
N. S. Moalej, S. Sheibani, M. Mokmeli
Summary: A ternary NiO/CdO/Co3O4 nanocomposite powder was synthesized by sol-gel method, which showed good distribution of Co3O4 particles and proper contact between different phases. The average particle size was 80 nm and the band gap energy was 2.5 eV. The ternary nanocomposite exhibited a maximum degradation efficiency of 78% for methylene blue dye after 180 min. The mechanism of photodegradation involved holes and hydroxyl radicals. The photocatalyst showed reusability in cyclic degradation experiments.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Asma M. Alenad, Muhammad Suleman Waheed, Salma Aman, Naseeb Ahmad, Abdul Rauf Khan, Rabia Yasmin Khosa, Mohd Zahid Ansari, Sajjad Ahmad Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Farid, Taha Abdel Mohaymen Taha
Summary: In this study, pure Fe2O3 and three different Ni-doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles with doping concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 15% were synthesized using an eco-friendly hydrothermal approach. The materials were characterized using various techniques, which confirmed the incorporation of Ni2+ ions into Fe2O3 and the reduction in particle size and aggregation. The Ni doping also resulted in a decrease in bandgap energy and an enhancement in photocatalytic activity. Among the samples, 10% Ni-doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles exhibited the highest methylene blue degradation after 100 minutes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Elaiyappillai Elanthamilan, I. Betsy Elizabeth, Sea-Fue Wang, I. Sharmila Lydia
Summary: In this study, M-type magnetic strontium hexaferrite microspheres were prepared and used as a magnetic photocatalyst for the degradation of methylene blue dye. The prepared SrFe12O19 photocatalyst showed a degradation efficiency of 90.2% towards the MB dye. Furthermore, the as-synthesized photocatalyst exhibited superior recycling ability without any phase changes up to three cycles. These findings suggest that SrFe12O19 microspheres could be a potential photocatalyst for the degradation of MB dye in industrial wastewater treatment processes.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenqiang Liu, Meng Zhou, Heqing Fu
Summary: A ternary Ag@ZnO@Ti3C2 MXene heterojunction (AZM) is synthesized to enhance photocatalytic activity by compensating for MXene's narrow bandgap with ZnO and Ag nanoparticles. The optimized AZM heterojunction photocatalyst shows high degradation efficiency for organic dyes under visible light irradiation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sajith N. Veedu, Sheethu Jose, Soumya B. Narendranath, Maliyeckal R. Prathapachandra Kurup, Pradeepan Periyat
Summary: A series of Bi3+-doped ceria nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and showed effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under visible light irradiation. Characterization through crystallography, microscopy, and spectroscopy confirmed the effectiveness of doping in the host lattice, along with the mesoporous nature of the nanoparticles. The shift of band gap energy from UV to visible region resulted in the photo degradation of the dye under visible light.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sidra Bibi, Awais Ahmad, Mohsin Ali Raza Anjum, Abdul Haleem, Muhammad Siddiq, Syed Sakhawat Shah, Abdullah Al Kahtani
Summary: The reduced graphene oxide-based iron oxide modified titania composite exhibited excellent photocatalytic performance for the degradation of malachite green and methylene blue under visible light, showing great potential for visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation processes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Gu Kim, Ji Eun Lee, Kang Seok Kim, Jeong Min Kang, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kwang Ho Kim, Min Cho, Seung Geol Lee
Summary: The mixed-phase brookite-rutile TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using different concentrations of nitric acid, and their photocatalytic activity and photoelectrochemical properties were studied. The results demonstrated that the mixed-phase nanoparticles exhibited excellent performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Seyyed Amir Mosavi, Arezoo Ghadi, Parvin Gharbani, Ali Mehrizad
Summary: Ag@CdSe/Zeoilte nanocomposite was successfully synthesized and optimized for the removal of Methylene Blue (MB) through Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The photocatalytic removal efficiency reached 89.98%, demonstrating its potential for applications in wastewater treatment.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rania Elshypany, Hanaa Selim, K. Zakaria, Ahmed H. Moustafa, Sadeek A. Sadeek, S. Sharaa, Patrice Raynaud, Amr A. Nada
Summary: Fe3O4/ZnO nanocomposites were synthesized by the solid-state method using different ratios of zinc oxide and iron oxide. The nanocomposites exhibited significant Raman shifts and quenching in PL intensity due to the strong incorporation of ZnO with Fe3O4. The photocatalytic activities of the nanocomposites showed enhanced degradation efficiency of methylene blue under visible light, with a stable catalytic performance over multiple cycles.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jicheng Xu, Yan Jiang, Tao Zhang, Qian Chen, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: Due to their delicate nature, paper relics are prone to damage and aging. Finding waterproof, anti-aging, and reversible composites that meet the requirements of paper relic preservation is a challenging task. This study prepared carboxymethyl cellulose/fluorine/vinyl acetate/acrylate (CMC/F/VAc/A) composites with varying fluorine contents, and analyzed their stability, viscosity, surface tension, contact angle, swelling degree, chemical structure, hardness, surface morphology, and thermal stability. The results showed that a composite with a 25 wt.% dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate content exhibited excellent performance in terms of anti-aging and reversibility, making it an effective protective coating for paper relics.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yao Zhu, Ke Wang, Jiahui Lu, Zhiyuan Pan, Jian Rong, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Jianming Pan, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: The study demonstrates a new strategy for preparing boronate affinity molecularly imprinted hollow carbon fibers through electrospinning technique with selective binding sites for shikimic acid. These fibers exhibit high adsorption capacity and stability, showing strong affinity and selectivity towards shikimic acid.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yunhua Zheng, Jinchao Xu, Yao Zhu, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: The authors synthesized a new catalyst material (NiCo)S2@MoS2/CC by serial hydrothermal methods, which exhibits abundant surface-active sites and excellent electrocatalytic performance for the hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline medium.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yao Zhu, Kaili Mao, Jian Rong, Yunhua Zheng, Dongya Yang, Tao Zhang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: The study has successfully developed a novel antibacterial composite ZIF-L@TiO2/fabric with excellent visible-light driven antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus. The antibacterial mechanism may involve the synergistic effect of TiO2 nanoparticles and ZIF-L generating reactive oxygen species that lead to bacteria death.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Huiting Hu, Jinchao Xu, Yunhua Zheng, Yao Zhu, Jian Rong, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: In this study, an efficient electrocatalyst NiS2@MoS2/CFP was synthesized by combining NiS2 and MoS2 nanosheets on a carbon fiber paper substrate. The catalyst exhibited competitive overpotential and high stability for the hydrogen evolution reaction. This work provides a method for designing high-efficient HER electrocatalysts.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yunhua Zheng, Huiting Hu, Yao Zhu, Jian Rong, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Qi Wen, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: Electrocatalytic water splitting is a promising method for obtaining clean and sustainable hydrogen energy. This study focuses on the design of a bifunctional electrocatalyst to promote both the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The research demonstrates that the optimal nanoarchitecture and multicomponent synergy play a significant role in charge migration, mass transfer, and gas release rate during catalysis.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Yao Zhu, Kaili Mao, Jian Rong, Yunhua Zheng, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks nanocomposites are a novel functional material with enhanced antibacterial activity. In-situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles and zinc-metal-organic frameworks nanocomposites improves the utilization of visible light and increases the generation of reactive oxygen species. The composite exhibits significant antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli under visible light illumination, resulting in a nearly 100% bactericidal rate and comparable sterilization efficiency.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yao Zhu, Ke Wang, Zhiyuan Pan, Yuting Dai, Jian Rong, Tao Zhang, Songlin Xue, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: In this work, shikimic acid molecularly imprinted polymers (SA-MIPs) were sprayed on the cellulose acetate membrane (CAM) substrate by electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) method to prepare the boronate affinity membrane (MIPs-PVA/CAM), which could specifically separate shikimic acid (SA). The ESD process exposed the active binding sites on the surface, avoiding the encapsulation of MIPs in the membrane and ensuring the membrane integrity by avoiding contact with excessive polar solvents.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huiting Hu, Yunhua Zheng, Yao Zhu, Jian Rong, Yuting Dai, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: In this study, researchers developed an efficient hydrogen evolution catalyst by decorating MoS2 nanosheets on Pt-doping biomass yeast cells (MoS2@Pt/YC) via a simple hydrothermal process. The MoS2@Pt/YC showed improved active sites for the hydrogen evolution reaction, delivering competitive performance and robust stability. This work provides a method for designing Pt-doping hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts through a simple process.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yao Zhu, Ke Wang, Zhiyuan Pan, Yuting Dai, Jian Rong, Tao Zhang, Songlin Xue, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: A boronate affinity imprinted membrane was developed using cost-effective cellulose acetate and environmentally friendly rape pollen biomass waste as raw materials. The membrane exhibited a good skeleton structure, high binding capacity, and rapid adsorption rate for shikimic acid. It also showed favorable reusability after multiple use cycles. This study provides a green and sustainable approach for fabricating functional adsorption membranes based on natural biomass.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yao Zhu, Yuting Dai, Jian Rong, Tao Zhang, Songlin Xue, Dongya Yang, Jianming Pan, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: This work presents a novel team boronate affinity-functionalized electrospinning fiber-based molecularly imprinted membrane for the selective separation of shikimic acid. The introduction of polyethyleneimine (PEI) via electrospinning enhances the adhesion and reaction sites, resulting in improved adsorption capacity and selective permeation ability. It exhibits 3.1 times higher adsorption capacity compared to the membrane prepared via chemical grafting, demonstrating the advantage of the proposed strategy.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ziyu Yuan, Xingxing Sun, Jiayi Hua, Yao Zhu, Junjie Yuan, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: The utilization of watermelon peel waste for resource recycling and environmental protection has gained attention. Biochar materials derived from watermelon peel and modified with KOH as adsorbents were prepared. The prepared biochar adsorbents showed excellent adsorption performance towards Cr(VI) pollutants, and can be recycled.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huiting Hu, Yunhua Zheng, Yao Zhu, Long Qian, Ziyu Yuan, Yuting Dai, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: MXenes with unique layered structures and excellent electrical conductivity, combined with transition metal chalcogenides, have been used to prepare a 2D electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The electrocatalyst showed low overpotential and high active sites, providing a new idea for efficient HER.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huiting Hu, Yunhua Zheng, Yao Zhu, Long Qian, Ziyu Yuan, Yuting Dai, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
Summary: In this study, cactus-like bimetallic nickel-cobalt nanosheets with a 3D nanostructure were successfully prepared, and a high-efficiency bimetallic catalyst was obtained. The catalyst showed low overpotential, fast hydrogen evolution kinetics, and excellent stability, providing a useful technique and guide for designing efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mingliang Chen, Zhaoyu Shan, Gu Bin, Fengxian Qiu, Zhuoqun Wang, Tao Zhang
Summary: The study successfully prepared multifunctional cellulose membranes (Ag-NWs/CMs@Ag) with antibacterial activities, high air permeability, and infrared preservation properties for personal thermal management. The membranes exhibited great potential in personal thermal management application and provided an effective strategy for the development of wearable textiles.
POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS
(2022)
