Article
Chemistry, Applied
Reda M. Mohamed, Adel A. Ismail, Mohammad W. Kadi, Ajayb S. Alresheedi, Ibraheem A. Mkhalid
Summary: This study successfully synthesized Nd2O3-modified ZnO materials through a sol-gel process and evaluated their performance in the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline. The 3%Nd2O3/ZnO photocatalyst showed superior efficiency and stability, making it a promising candidate for organic pollutant mitigation applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sulaiman S. A. Al Ghafry, Mohammed Z. Al-Abri, Basim Al Farsi, Faisal Al Marzouqi, Lamia M. Al Farsi, Nur Adilah Roslan, Azzuliani Supangat
Summary: This study successfully synthesized pristine and gallium doped ZnO nanorods using rapid microwave-assisted method, and investigated the effects of different doping levels. The results showed significant changes in the morphology, crystalline size, and surface roughness of the nanorods with Ga doping. The 1% Ga doping sample exhibited significant enhancement in visible light absorption and rapid degradation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tingting Lu, Wenfu Yan, Guodong Feng, Xiaolin Luo, Yueqiao Hu, Jiale Guo, Zhan Yu, Zhen Zhao, Shujiang Ding
Summary: In this study, an acid-free green synthesis strategy was proposed for the one-pot synthesis of highly ordered mesoporous materials via the radical route with singlet oxygen promotion. The synthesis approach overcomes the challenge in the direct one-pot acid-free synthesis of highly ordered materials and provides a facile and environmentally friendly route for the future large-scale production of ordered mesoporous materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yufeng Zhai, Zhi Qiao, Runze Yu, Zhu Fang, Gang Chen, Zhiyuan Zhu
Summary: The dynamic formation process of SBA-15 using hexane as a swelling agent is investigated through in situ SAXS technique. The micelles transform rapidly from spherical to cylindrical shapes and self-assemble into a hexagonal structure. The growth of SBA-15 involves two distinct processes related to the formation of micelles and superlattices. The methodology developed here holds promise for widespread applications in the in situ X-ray scattering observation of various chemical reaction processes, paving the way for the design and synthesis of complex functional materials.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Petronela Pascariu, Corneliu Cojocaru, Petrisor Samoila, Cosmin Romanitan
Summary: Nd-doped ZnO nanostructures with varying amounts of Nd were prepared using the electrospinning-calcination method. The X-ray diffraction measurements confirmed the wurtzite structure and absence of impurities. Nd doping affected the crystallite size and lattice strain, as evidenced by Williamson-Hall plots. The ZnO-based nanostructures were effective photocatalysts for the degradation of methylene blue and ciprofloxacin under visible light, with the reaction rate constant increasing with mean crystallite size. The optimal catalyst showed high removal efficiency and stability in multiple catalytic cycles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
S. Preethi, S. Vivek, R. Priya, S. Balakumar, K. Suresh Babu
Summary: CuFeO2-ZnO heterostructures were successfully fabricated using a two-step precipitation-hydrothermal process, exhibiting enhanced photocatalytic performance compared to pure ZnO and CuFeO2. The 5% CuFeO2-ZnO heterostructure showed the best photocatalytic efficiency, with a faster degradation rate and higher charge carrier lifespan than CuFeO2 and ZnO. The presence of Type I heterostructures and outstanding recyclability further highlight the significance of forming p-type CuFeO2 and n-type ZnO heterostructures for improved photocatalysis.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Li, Tie Liu, Shuang Feng, Wenshu Yang, Ying Zhu, Yingying Zhao, Zhiyan Liu, Haibin Yang, Wuyou Fu
Summary: By synthesizing flower-like ZnO/Au/CdS nanorods ternary composite photocatalyst, the light-responsive range is extended, the recombination of photogenerated electrons is reduced, and the water splitting performance is ultimately improved. The composite material exhibits significantly enhanced gas evolution rate, showcasing great potential for photocatalytic water splitting applications.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xinmeng Wang, Xueqin Li, Qi Zhang, Zicheng Lu, Haiping Song, Yongqian Wang
Summary: In this study, rod-like ZnO nanostructures were synthesized by electrodeposition for photocatalytic purification of wastewater. The nanostructures showed a synergistic effect of photocatalysis and self-cleaning due to surface modification. The materials exhibited excellent optical properties and high photocatalytic efficiency, making them promising for water pollution treatment.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Liang Peng, Huarong Peng, Wei Li, Dongyuan Zhao
Summary: Functional mesoporous carbonaceous nanomaterials with large pores have wide accessibility and can transport chemicals efficiently in various fields including biomedical applications, gas separation, catalysis, sensing, and energy storage and conversion. The assembly of monomicelles, composed of block copolymers/surfactants and precursor species, has been used to control the nanostructure and mesoporosity of carbonaceous nanomaterials. This method allows for a high degree of control over the final product's structure, making it possible to shape the nanomaterial into unique nanostructures that are otherwise difficult to synthesize using conventional templating methods.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reda M. Mohamed, Adel A. Ismail, Mohammad W. Kadi, Ajayb S. Alresheedi, Ibraheem A. Mkhalid
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced photocatalytic performance of PtO-ZnO nanocomposites for tetracycline degradation. The optimized 0.6% PtO-ZnO catalyst showed exceptional degradation efficiency, outperforming pristine ZnO and commercial P-25. The PtO-ZnO nanocomposites exhibited high stability and recyclability, making them promising for wastewater treatment applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yidong Xia, Jianfang Liu, Rahul Kancharla, Jiaoyan Li, Seyed M. Hatamlee, Gang Ren, Viktoriya Semeykina, Ahmed Hamed, Joshua J. Kane
Summary: To study the flow and transport properties of fluids for environmental research, such as geological subsurface energy storage or carbon capture, the detailed 3D morphology of monodispersed synthetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with diameters below 50 nm was obtained using Individual Particle cryogenic transmission Electron Tomography (IPET) technique. The 3D reconstructed density-maps showed that the diameters of these MSNs varied from 35-46 nm, containing connected intraparticle pores with diameters of 2-20 nm and a mean diameter of 9.2 +/- 3 nm, which is comparable to the mean interparticle pore diameters in sintered agglomerate. The characterization of the pore shape and dimensions provides important information for estimating the flow and transport properties of fluids within the sintered agglomerate of MSNs and for modeling the atomic MSN structures needed for pore-fluid simulations.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manuel Kirchhof, Katrin Gugeler, Ann-Katrin Beurer, Felix Richard Fischer, Derman Batman, Soeren M. Bauch, Sofia Kolin, Elliot Nicholas, Roland Schoch, Charlotte Vogler, Shravan R. Kousik, Anna Zens, Bernd Plietker, Petia Atanasova, Stefan Naumann, Matthias Bauer, Johanna R. Bruckner, Yvonne Traa, Johannes Kaestner, Sabine Laschat
Summary: Understanding confinement effects in molecular heterogeneous catalysis is challenging. The influence of mesoporous materials and aryl substituents on asymmetric Rh diene catalysis under confinement was studied. Rh complexes immobilized on ordered mesoporous silica performed best in the benchmark reaction.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yong Zhu, Yu-Rong Wu, Long-Shan Xu, Li-Li Ma, Yang-Ying Jiang
Summary: Photocatalysis is a promising method for controlling water pollution caused by organic and biological pollutants. However, the recombination of electron-hole pairs is a challenge for this technology. To overcome this, a Z-scheme heterojunction composed of ZnO and Cu2O was synthesized, which exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and stability due to the high redox ability of Cu2O.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yunchuang Li, Yanan Xi, Xiaohan Gao, Fangming Xie, Honghai Liu, Xionghou Gao, Hongtao Liu
Summary: The synthesis of hydrothermally stable mesoporous aluminosilicates with high concentration cotemplate solution has shown promising results in reducing the consumption of organic templates and water. The introduction of a cotemplate with a high hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value into F68 micelles improved the physicochemical properties of the MA products, resulting in well-crystallized MAs with increased hydrothermal stability.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yunchuang Li, Yanan Xi, Xiaohan Gao, Fangming Xie, Honghai Liu, Xionghou Gao, Hongtao Liu
Summary: By introducing a high hydrothermal stable cotemplate into a high-concentration-template solution, mesoporous aluminosilicates with high overall strength, surface area, and hydrothermal stability were successfully synthesized. This method greatly reduces the consumption of organic template and water.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Baoum, M. S. Amin
Summary: The disposal of waste and hazardous compounds is a significant research topic. In this study, a photocatalyst was used to effectively decompose tetracycline antibiotics. The results showed that the prepared nanocomposite exhibited improved photocatalytic characteristics and great stability, making it suitable for various industrial applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maha Alhaddad, M. S. Amin
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient removal of ciprofloxacin using Pt@BiVO4-g-C3N4 nanocomposite under visible light. The synthesized mesoporous Pt@BiVO4-g-C3N4 heterojunction showed excellent crystallinity and enlarged surface area, leading to remarkable photocatalytic degradation. The dispersion of small-sized BiVO4 nanoparticles doped with Pt metal on the g-C3N4 surface contributed to the improved ciprofloxacin decomposition. The optimized Pt@BiVO4-g-C3N4 heterojunction exhibited about 5.0 and 3.7 times higher photocatalytic efficiency compared to pristine g-C3N4 and BiVO4, respectively.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed Shawky, Nadiyah Alahmadi, R. M. Mohamed, Z. Zaki
Summary: This study demonstrates the construction of nanostructured Bi2S3/TiO2 as a visible-light active photocatalyst for the rapid reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III). The developed photocatalyst achieved a fast photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) at 284.2 μmol min(-1) within just 30 min at a dose of 2.0 g/L.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Huda S. Alhasan, Nadiyah Alahmadi, Suhad A. Yasin, Mohammed Y. Khalaf, Gomaa A. M. Ali
Summary: This study successfully prepared hydroxyapatite nanoparticles from eggshell waste and applied them for the removal of Cephalexin antibiotic from aqueous solutions. The results showed that HAP could efficiently remove Ceph species within a short time and the removal process followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ahmed Shawky, R. M. Mohamed, Nadiyah Alahmadi, Z. I. Zaki
Summary: This study demonstrates the fabrication of visible-light active nanocomposites composed of two-dimensional (2D) MoS2 decorating mesoporous TiO2 as an efficient material for the complete photoreduction of Hexavalent chromium ions Cr(VI) to less toxic trivalent state (Cr(III)). The MoS2 supported TiO2 photocatalysts have the potential for future research in the removal of highly toxic heavy metals by photoreduction under visible light.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maha Alhaddad, M. S. Amin, Z. Zaki
Summary: In this research, mercury (II) ions were effectively eliminated via photocatalytic reduction under visible light using a BiVO4/ZnO heterojunction. The heterojunction showed a high photoreduction efficiency and almost complete reduction of mercury (II) ions within 45 minutes. The successful development of the heterojunction and its high surface area and visible light absorption were identified as the main factors contributing to the enhanced photoreduction rate of mercury (II) ions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. S. Amin, F. M. Alshareef, Wejdan T. Alsaggaf, Z. Zaki
Summary: Pluronic P-65 was used as a structure-directing agent to create mesoporous Mn3O4-ZnO nanostructured materials. The resulting materials exhibited a large surface area and pore volume. Under visible illumination, the Mn3O4-ZnO heterojunction with 3.0 wt% Mn3O4 NPs showed significantly higher photocatalytic effectiveness for tetracycline degradation compared to pure ZnO NPs and commercial P-25. The removal effectiveness of this heterojunction was 27 and 11-fold stronger than those of pure ZnO NPs and P-25, respectively. The performance of the 3 wt% Mn3O4-ZnO nanostructured material was also superior to other manufactured nanostructured heterojunctions.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Amal Basaleh, Adel A. Ismail, Nadiyah Alahmadi
Summary: A CuO/Bi2WO6 nanocomposite was developed by decorating a Bi2WO6 nanocapsules-like structure with CuO nanorods, demonstrating its optical properties and structural morphology, and showing its superior photocatalytic ability.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Nadiyah Alahmadi
Summary: Water pollution is a critical issue due to various factors, including the Industrial Revolution, growing populations, extended droughts, and climate change. Advanced technologies for wastewater remediation are urgently needed. Nanostructured materials show promise in photocatalytic reduction and photodegradation of organic pollutants in wastewater due to their unique physical, chemical, and optical properties.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. Ramadan, A. O. Habib, M. M. Hazem, M. S. Amin, Alaa Mohsen
Summary: This study proposed a novel hydrothermal technology for the solidification/stabilization of lead and cerium present in a sludge resulting from the glass polishing process. The impact of sludge incorporation and different curing regimes on the mechanical and textural characteristics were investigated. The efficiency of the immobilization process was examined, and it was found that the hydrothermal treatment technology has proven its worth in immobilizing heavy metals in geopolymeric materials.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Khalid A. Alzahrani, Adel A. Ismail, Nadiyah Alahmadi
Summary: The researchers constructed CuMn2O4/CeO2 heterojunction nanocomposites using a facile sol-gel method and evaluated their photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance compared to pure CeO2 NPs under visible light. It was found that the H2 evolution rate of 15%CuMn2O4/CeO2 photocatalyst was five times higher than that of pure CeO2, attributed to its higher electron transport ability and electron-hole separation efficiency.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nadiyah Alahmadi, Mahmoud A. Hussein
Summary: An unpretentious, non-toxic, and cost-effective method was used to synthesize anticancer and biologically active hybrid nanocomposite materials containing cellulose acetate. Hybrid nanofillers based on ZnO and Ag NPs were prepared via green procedures. The nanocomposite materials showed good thermal stability and demonstrated antimicrobial and anticancer activities against six pathogens and breast cancer cells.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Khalid A. Alzahrani, Adel A. Ismail, Nadiyah Alahmadi
Summary: A highly efficient CuCo2O4/CeO2 nanocomposite was developed for CH3OH production from CO2 under visible light illumination. The nanocomposite exhibited outstanding CH3OH yield and photocatalytic stability.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. A. Baoum, M. S. Amin
Summary: In this study, mesoporous Ag2O nanoparticles with a mean particle size of 20 nm were successfully prepared using a triblock copolymer F127. These Ag2O nanoparticles were then combined with different amounts of Ag2S to form Ag2S/Ag2O heterojunctions with superior visible light photocatalytic activity. The photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline was significantly enhanced by the mesoporous Ag2S/Ag2O nanocomposite, which showed a maximum photocatalytic effectiveness of 100% within 90 minutes of visible light illumination.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huda S. Alhasan, Suhad A. Yasin, Nadiyah Alahmadi, Ahmad Khalaf Alkhawaldeh
Summary: Antibiotic pollution is a serious concern due to extensive use and resistance, and efficient antibiotic removal methods in aqueous solutions are crucial. Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles have been successfully used as a cost-effective adsorbent for the removal of amoxicillin. Factors like adsorbent dose, pH, concentration, time, and temperature significantly impact amoxicillin adsorption, with optimized values of 200 mg dose, pH 5, temperature 25 degrees C, and time 120 min. The experimental data fit well with the nonlinear Langmuir's isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models, indicating an equilibrium capacity of 4.01 mg/g. Thermodynamic analysis confirms that amoxicillin adsorption onto hydroxyapatite nanoparticles is spontaneous and exothermic.