Micro and Nano Systems Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
and
eco-friendly
technologies
has
recently
led
to
the
development
of
green
bio-based
synthesis
methods
a
broad
range
nanoparticles
(NPs).
This
is
because
these
are
non-toxic,
biocompatible,
cost-effective.
Photosensitive
(PSNPs)
have
gained
popularity
due
their
photo-responsive
properties.
PSNPs
also
been
found
be
promising
nanomaterials
with
applications
in
optoelectronics,
photocatalysis,
photovoltaics,
bioimaging,
drug
delivery,
cancer
treatment.
However,
conventional
raise
concerns
about
environmental
impact.
To
address
challenges,
researchers
explored
alternative
approaches
PSNPs.
review
comprehensively
evaluates
advantages
limitations
highlights
unique
properties
various
fields.
It
covers
general
concepts
PSNPs,
mechanism
action,
characterization
techniques,
challenges
that
not
discussed
detail
previous
studies.
Moreover,
this
uniquely
addresses
potential
solutions
scaling
up
methods,
an
aspect
often
overlooked
existing
literature.
By
connecting
fundamental
research
industrial-scale
applications,
offers
comprehensive
perspective
on
production
emphasizing
multiple
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Next Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 100107 - 100107
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Toxic
pollutant
contamination
of
water
resources
is
a
significant
problem.
Numerous
aquatic
systems
are
tainted
by
various
hazardous
inorganic
and
organic
species
introduced
wastewater
from
different
human
sources,
including
domestic
homes,
businesses,
farms,
mining.
Given
this,
treating
the
primary
environmental
challenge.
An
overview
recent
advancements
in
materials
based
on
graphene
(Gr)
for
treatment
given
this
paper.
Because
its
special
qualities,
Gr,
two-dimensional
material
with
remarkable
mechanical,
electrical,
thermal
properties,
has
become
capable
applications.
Here,
we
have
discussed
types
Gr-based
synthesis
methods
used
to
materials.
The
physiochemical
properties
materials,
such
as
high
surface
area,
mechanical
strength,
electrical
conductivity,
chemical
stability,
optical
gas
permeability,
also
been
discussed.
Finally,
application
(such
removal
contaminants,
pharmaceuticals,
heavy
metals,
bacteria
viruses),
existing
challenges,
future
direction
concluded
remarks.
A
comparative
study
terms
degradation
performance
cost
compared
other
provided
review.
Therefore,
comprehensive
review
emerging
paradigm
applications,
providing
insights
into
their
potential
impact
treatment.
Progress in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
144, P. 101289 - 101289
Published: March 28, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
potential
of
tailored
carbon
materials
(TCM)
for
efficient
photocatalytic
degradation
polyaromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
which
are
persistent
and
toxic
organic
pollutants
posing
significant
environmental
challenges.
The
unique
structure
properties
TCM
including
graphene
nanotubes
to
activated
dots,
have
projected
them
as
next-generation
technological
innovation.
A
careful
critical
discussion
state-of-the-art
research
sheds
light
on
their
effectiveness
in
catalyzing
breakdown
PAHs,
projects
suitable
management
environment.
Beyond
this
viewpoint,
article
expands
scope
1)
biomedical
healthcare,
2)
energy
storage
conversion,
3)
advanced
electronics.
challenges,
opportunities,
future
perspectives
related
role
applications,
inspiring
further
research,
innovation
photo-induced
techniques
also
carefully
discussed
article.
focused
serves
a
valuable
resource
researchers
industrialists
interested
harnessing
capabilities
carbon-based
sustainable
PAHs
other
pollutants.
It
addresses
pressing
need
effective
remediation
pollution
control
strategies.
Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 253 - 282
Published: Dec. 10, 2023
As
the
population
increases
and
manufacturing
grows,
greenhouse
gas
other
harmful
emissions
increase.
Contaminated
with
chemicals
such
as
dyes,
pesticides,
pharmaceuticals,
oil,
heavy
metals
or
radionuclides,
wastewater
purification
has
become
an
urgent
issue.
Various
technologies
exist
that
can
remove
these
contaminants
from
sources,
but
they
often
demand
high
energy
and/or
cost,
in
some
cases
produce
contaminant
laden
sludge
requires
safe
disposal.
The
need
for
methods
which
are
less
capital
intensive,
operationally
costly
more
environmentally
friendly
is
suggested.
Cellulose-based
materials
have
emerged
promising
candidates
treatment
due
to
their
renewability,
low
biodegradability,
hydrophilicity,
antimicrobial
property.
In
this
review
article,
we
focussed
on
developing
sustainable
biodegradable
cellulose-based
treatment.
This
article
deals
materials'
scope
conversion
into
valuable
products
like
hydrogel,
aerogel,
cellulose
composites,
nanocellulose.
no
environmental
impact
plentiful.
modified
applying
membrane,
adsorbent,
sorbent,
beads
purify
were
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
future
prospects
of
considered,
emphasizing
potential
be
eco-friendly
alternatives
traditional
used
