Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 26 - 26
Published: Dec. 24, 2022
Titanium
dioxide
(TiO2),
one
of
the
most
frequently
used
materials
in
general,
has
emerged
as
an
excellent
photocatalytic
material
for
environmental
applications.
In
this
review,
principles
and
mechanisms
activity
TiO2
have
been
analyzed.
Structural
physical
specificities
nanoparticles,
such
morphology,
crystal
structure,
electronic
optical
properties,
considered
context
A
review
influence
several
factors,
type
dimensions
photocatalyst
particles,
pH
solution,
oxidants/electron
acceptors,
light
intensity
on
properties
TiO2,
provided.
Superhydrophilicity
intrinsic
property
surface
was
discussed
through
reconstruction
during
reversible
hydrophilic
changes.
Additionally,
attention
paid
to
improving
particles
aggregation
agglomeration.
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
54, P. 103880 - 103880
Published: June 16, 2023
Pharmaceuticals
in
the
concentration
range
of
hundreds
ng/L
to
μg/L
occur
wastewater
and
end
up
surface
water,
groundwater
agricultural
land
where
they
cause
various
health
risks.
These
pollutants
are
classified
as
emerging
cannot
be
efficiently
removed
by
conventional
treatment
processes.
The
use
nano-enabled
photocatalysts
removal
pharmaceuticals
aquatic
systems
has
recently
received
research
attention
owing
their
enhanced
properties
effectiveness.
industrial
scale
application
photocatalytic
technology
is
still
limited.
A
comprehensive
review
on
from
real
using
therefore
necessary.
This
paper
reviews
literature
occurrence,
fate,
nano-sized
strategies
wastewater.
Modifications
through
doping,
deposition
supports,
introducing
magnetic
character
enhance
efficiency
recyclability
were
discussed.
synthetic
routes
influence
physical
chemical
which
can
either
or
inhibit
benefits
degradation
include
easy
recycling
exhibit
excellent
stability,
used
for
several
cycles.
Going
forward,
should
focus
on:
(1)
elucidation
photodegradation
mechanisms,
(2)
at
remove
multiple
pharmaceutical
compounds,
(3)
regeneration,
disposal
particularly
towards
large
application,
(4)
life
cycle
assessment
synthesis
(5)
lowering
cost
improving
efficiency,
(6)
investigating
toxicity
intermediates
photocatalyst
environment.
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 100336 - 100336
Published: March 29, 2024
Hydrogels
have
various
potential
applications
due
to
their
unique
characteristics
and
recently,
hydrogels
been
utilized
as
adsorbents
in
wastewater
treatment
because
of
ability
remove
contaminants
from
water.
Constructing
strong
with
high
adsorption
capabilities
is
crucial
for
effective
treatment.
Scientists
researchers
are
working
improve
the
properties
by
incorporating
inorganic
elements
into
polymer
networks,
which
further
reduces
costs
well
simplifies
preparation.
Natural
polymers
like
starch
alginate
widespread
economic
biological
advantages,
such
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
reduced
toxicity,
environmental
friendliness,
low
cost.
The
pollutants
onto
use
antimicrobial
agents
has
garnered
significant
attention.
This
review
paper
summarizes
latest
studies
on
using
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs),
persistent
organic
(POPs),
other
emerging
water
environments
along
agents.
In
first
step,
different
classes
characterization
techniques
discussed.
Next
elaborated
understand
how
these
can
be
a
candidate
activities.
While
discussing
application
hydrogels,
isothermal,
kinetics
thermodynamics
models
discussed
highlight
mechanism
nature
forces
involved
pollutants.
Further
simulations
DFT
MD
get
more
holistic
understanding
hydrogels.
A
limited
number
Monte
Carlo
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFD)
so
it
important
explore
variety
methods
gain
comprehensive
process
Frontiers in Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
The
emerging
field
of
using
titanium
dioxide
(TiO
2
)-based
photosensitizers
for
enhancing
photocatalytic
removal
thiazine
dyes
such
as
methylene
blue
(MB)
from
water
has
long
been
recognized
its
exceptional
properties,
making
it
an
attractive
material
environmental
remediation
and
energy
conversion.
However,
wide
bandgap
limits
responsiveness
to
visible
light.
As
such,
the
utilization
TiO
-based
dyes,
presents
a
promising
avenue
diverse
applications.
In
addressing
dual
challenges
pollution
harnessing
sustainable
sources,
this
review
focuses
on
their
subsequent
application
materials.
Thiazine
ubiquitous
in
industrial
effluents,
pose
concerns
due
persistence
potential
toxicity.
Conversely,
innovative
approach
involves
employing
materials
photocatalysts,
utilizing
unique
properties
enhance
light
absorption.
Studies
have
shown
that
beyond
conventional
role
colorants,
they
can
serve
effective
when
coupled
with
.
This
tandem
not
only
facilitates
elimination
MB,
but
also
augments
improvement
performance
synergy
between
dye
sensitizers
enhances
overall
efficiency
processes
like
degradation
splitting.
Dye
sensitizers,
acting
absorbers,
efficiently
transfer
,
thereby
promoting
electron
generating
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
These
ROS,
turn,
initiate
chemical
reactions,
rendering
valuable
applications
wastewater
treatment,
solar
conversion,
remediation.
is
crucial
acknowledge
drawbacks
associated
including
toxicity
non-biodegradability.
Consequently,
careful
consideration
must
be
given
disposal.
Therefore,
manuscript
delves
into
comprehensive
exploration
photosensitizers,
shedding
efficacy
various
removal.
