Hybrid Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100128 - 100128
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Nanotechnology,
which
focuses
on
creating
and
applying
materials
at
the
nanoscale
(ranging
from
1
to
100
nm),
opens-up
a
realm
of
possibilities.
Nanoparticles,
known
for
their
minuscule
size
exceptional
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
exhibit
distinct
physical
chemical
attributes
compared
bulk
materials.
Green
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles,
among
myriad
metal-oxide
have
gained
significant
attention
due
broad
applicability,
showcasing
antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
optical
properties.
This
is
attributed
expansive
bandwidth
elevated
exciton
binding
energy.
In
this
comprehensive
study,
we
investigate
intricacies
nanoparticle
synthesis,
uncovering
biological
processes
that
underscore
unique
features
applications,
especially
in
photocatalysis.
Various
synthesis
methods,
including
sol-gel,
hydrothermal,
precipitation
techniques,
are
scrutinized
efficacy
tailoring
shape
nanoparticles.
exploration
not
only
provides
insights
into
mechanical
nanoparticles
formation
but
also
evaluates
potential
advancing
fields
such
as
antibacterial
treatments
optoelectronic
applications.
The
novelty
work
lies
meticulous
examination
diverse
methods
presenting
understanding
intricacies.
Moreover,
study
digs
photocatalysis,
exploring
how
can
revolutionize
field
with
Through
exploration,
aim
unravel
shed
light
limitations
various
providing
roadmap
future
research
development
nanotechnology.
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 100383 - 100383
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Global
water
bodies
are
increasingly
imperiled
by
nitrate
pollution,
primarily
originating
from
industrial
waste,
agricultural
runoffs,
and
urban
sewage.
This
escalating
environmental
crisis
challenges
traditional
treatment
paradigms
necessitates
innovative
solutions.
Electro-catalysis,
especially
utilizing
copper-based
catalysts,
known
for
their
efficiency,
cost-effectiveness,
eco-friendliness,
offer
a
promising
avenue
the
electro-catalytic
reduction
of
to
ammonia.
In
this
review,
we
systematically
consolidate
current
research
on
diverse
including
pure
Cu,
Cu
alloys,
oxides,
single-atom
entities,
composites.
Furthermore,
assess
catalytic
performance,
operational
mechanisms,
future
directions
find
effective,
long-term
solutions
purification
ammonia
synthesis.
Electro-catalysis
technology
shows
potential
in
mitigating
pollution
has
strategic
importance
sustainable
management.
As
application,
regarding
complexity
real
water,
scale-up
commerical
efficient
collection
produced
NH
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(33)
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
The
electrocatalytic
conversion
of
nitrate
(NO3
‾)
to
NH3
RR)
offers
a
promising
alternative
the
Haber-Bosch
process.
However,
overall
kinetic
rate
NO3
RR
is
plagued
by
complex
proton-assisted
multiple-electron
transfer
Herein,
Ag/Co3
O4
/CoOOH
nanowires
(i-Ag/Co3
NWs)
tandem
catalyst
designed
optimize
intermediate
reaction
for
simultaneously.
authors
proved
that
‾
ions
are
reduced
NO2
preferentially
on
Ag
phases
and
then
NO
Co3
phases.
CoOOH
catalyze
reduction
via
NH2
OH
intermediate.
This
unique
efficiently
converts
through
triple
with
high
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
94.3%
yield
253.7
μmol
h-1
cm-2
in
1
M
KOH
0.1
KNO3
solution
at
-0.25
V
versus
RHE.
studies
demonstrate
converting
into
rate-determining
step
(RDS)
an
energy
barrier
0.151
eV
over
i-Ag/Co3
NWs.
Further
applying
NWs
as
cathode
material,
novel
Zn-nitrate
battery
exhibits
power
density
2.56
mW
FE
91.4%
production.
Hybrid Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100128 - 100128
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Nanotechnology,
which
focuses
on
creating
and
applying
materials
at
the
nanoscale
(ranging
from
1
to
100
nm),
opens-up
a
realm
of
possibilities.
Nanoparticles,
known
for
their
minuscule
size
exceptional
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
exhibit
distinct
physical
chemical
attributes
compared
bulk
materials.
Green
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles,
among
myriad
metal-oxide
have
gained
significant
attention
due
broad
applicability,
showcasing
antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
optical
properties.
This
is
attributed
expansive
bandwidth
elevated
exciton
binding
energy.
In
this
comprehensive
study,
we
investigate
intricacies
nanoparticle
synthesis,
uncovering
biological
processes
that
underscore
unique
features
applications,
especially
in
photocatalysis.
Various
synthesis
methods,
including
sol-gel,
hydrothermal,
precipitation
techniques,
are
scrutinized
efficacy
tailoring
shape
nanoparticles.
exploration
not
only
provides
insights
into
mechanical
nanoparticles
formation
but
also
evaluates
potential
advancing
fields
such
as
antibacterial
treatments
optoelectronic
applications.
The
novelty
work
lies
meticulous
examination
diverse
methods
presenting
understanding
intricacies.
Moreover,
study
digs
photocatalysis,
exploring
how
can
revolutionize
field
with
Through
exploration,
aim
unravel
shed
light
limitations
various
providing
roadmap
future
research
development
nanotechnology.
