ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(28), P. 36215 - 36223
Published: July 2, 2024
The
efficient
harnessing
of
solar
power
for
water
treatment
via
photocatalytic
processes
has
long
been
constrained
by
the
challenge
understanding
and
optimizing
interactions
at
photocatalyst
surface,
particularly
in
presence
nontarget
cosolutes.
adsorption
these
cosolutes,
such
as
natural
organic
matter,
onto
photocatalysts
can
inhibit
degradation
pollutants,
drastically
decreasing
efficiency.
In
present
work,
computational
methods
are
employed
to
predict
inhibitory
action
a
suite
small
molecules
during
TiO2
para-chlorobenzoic
acid
(pCBA).
Specifically,
tryptophan,
coniferyl
alcohol,
succinic
acid,
gallic
trimesic
were
selected
interfering
agents
against
pCBA
observe
resulting
competitive
reaction
kinetics
bulk
surface
phase
reactions
according
Langmuir–Hinshelwood
dynamics.
Experiments
revealed
that
acids
most
with
pCBA,
followed
acid.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
machine
learning
interatomic
potentials
(MLIPs)
used
investigate
molecular
basis
interactions.
findings
showed
while
type
group
did
not
directly
affinity,
spatial
arrangement
electronic
groups
significantly
influenced
dynamics
corresponding
behavior.
Notably,
MLIPs,
derived
fine-tuning
models
pretrained
on
vastly
larger
dataset,
enabled
exploration
behaviors
over
substantially
longer
periods
than
typically
possible
conventional
ab
initio
dynamics,
enhancing
depth
dynamic
interaction
processes.
Our
study
thus
provides
pivotal
foundation
advancing
technology
environmental
applications
demonstrating
critical
role
molecular-level
shaping
outcomes.
Journal of environmental chemical engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 113073 - 113073
Published: May 14, 2024
Although
heterogeneous
photocatalysis
has
been
recognized
as
a
promising
technology
for
decontaminating
and
disinfecting
municipal
industrial
wastewater
over
the
last
few
decades,
it
not
yet
successfully
transitioned
from
laboratory-scale
research
to
real-world
applications.
This
limited
progress
is
attributed
inherent
physicochemical
properties
of
most
photocatalytic
materials
available,
which
exhibit
reduced
photoefficiency
under
visible
light
irradiation,
along
with
multiple
engineering
considerations.
comprehensive
review
delves
into
intricate
dynamics
reactions
kinetics,
exploring
several
types
reactors
elucidating
significance
employed
in
treatment.
critical
survey
systematically
examines
effectiveness
different
such
titania,
zinc
oxide
graphitic
carbon
nitride
are
commercially
applied
reactor
systems.
Understanding
role
these
essential
address
challenges
associated
Furthermore,
discussion
extends
beyond
technical
aspects
encompass
broader
landscape
hindering
commercialization
widespread
adoption
technologies.
By
critically
evaluating
challenges,
minireview
aims
provide
valuable
insights
researchers,
engineers,
policymakers
seeking
advance
implement
treatment
on
scale.
synthesis
knowledge
consolidates
current
state
field
outlines
future
prospects
overcoming
barriers
optimizing
potential
processes
environmental
remediation.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 109192 - 109192
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Microplastic
(MP)
accumulation
in
the
environment
is
accelerating
rapidly,
which
has
led
to
their
effects
on
both
ecosystem
and
human
life
garnering
much
attention.
This
study
first
examine
degradation
of
high-density
polyethylene
(HDPE)
MPs
via
photoelectrocatalysis
(PEC)
using
a
TiO2-modified
boron-doped
diamond
(BDD/TiO2)
photoanode.
was
divided
into
three
stages:
(i)
preparation
photoanode
through
electrophoretic
deposition
synthetic
TiO2
nanoparticles
BDD
electrode;
(ii)
characterization
modified
electrochemical,
structural,
optical
techniques;
(iii)
HDPE
by
electrochemical
oxidation
bare
electrodes
under
dark
UV
light
conditions.
The
results
indicate
that
PEC
technique
degraded
89.91
±
0.08%
10-h
reaction
more
efficient
at
lower
current
density
(6.89
mA
cm−1)
with
BDD/TiO2
compared
BDD.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 1286 - 1286
Published: March 14, 2024
As
traditional
fossil
fuel
energy
development
faces
significant
challenges,
two-dimensional
layered
materials
have
become
increasingly
popular
in
various
fields
and
generated
widespread
research
interest.
MXene
is
an
exceptional
catalytic
material
that
typically
integrated
into
functional
composite
with
other
substances
to
enhance
its
catalytic-reaction
performance.
Improving
the
thermal
stability,
electrical
conductivity,
electrochemical
activity,
as
well
enhancing
specific
surface
structure,
can
make
excellent
catalyst
for
photoelectrocatalysis
energy-regeneration
reactions.
The
article
mainly
outlines
structural
characteristics,
preparation
methods,
applications
of
field
catalysis.
This
text
highlights
latest
progress
performance
comparison
MXene-based
such
conversion,
photocatalysis,
renewable
energy,
storage,
carbon
capture
conversion.
It
also
proposes
future
prospects
discusses
current
bottlenecks
challenges
materials.
