Dual functionality of chitosan and CTAB doped SnSe nanostructures: RhB decolorization, oxygen evolution reaction and antimicrobial activity against S. aureus by inhibiting DNA gyrase through molecular docking
S. Fatima,
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Muhammad Ikram,
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Ali Haider
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
301, P. 140433 - 140433
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Language: Английский
Construction of Sulfur-Vacancy-Modified 0D/2D S-Scheme Heterojunction for Enhancing Photocatalytic Cr(VI) Reduction
Jie He,
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Lin Liu,
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Ning Fu
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et al.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 566 - 575
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
The
rational
design
and
construction
of
S-scheme
heterojunctions
represent
an
effective
strategy
for
enhancing
the
photocatalytic
efficiency.
Nevertheless,
challenge
enabling
efficient
charge
migration
at
interface
persists.
Herein,
a
0D/2D
heterojunction
photocatalyst
incorporating
0D
Ag
quantum
dots
S-vacancy-modified
Bi2S3
with
2D
MnFe2O4
ultrathin
nanosheets
(AgQDs/BQDs-SV/MFO)
is
designed
constructed
via
photoinduced
decomposition-defect
engineering
strategy.
Theoretical
calculations
experimental
results
demonstrate
presence
dots,
S
vacancies,
nanosheet
structure
in
AgQDs/BQDs-SV/MFO
significantly
improves
light
harvesting,
separation,
transfer
dramatically,
resulting
high-efficiency
degradation
rate
(99.5%)
toward
Cr(VI)
under
visible
irradiation
(λ
≥
420
nm)
30
min
excellent
stability.
This
work
provides
new
insights
constructing
photocatalysts
purifying
Cr
wastewater
environmental
remediation.
Language: Английский
Unveiling Mechanically Driven Catalytic Processes: Beyond Piezocatalysis to Synergetic Effects
Yue Jiang,
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Jun Liang,
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Fangfang Zhuo
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et al.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2025
Mechanically
driven
catalysis
(MDC)
has
emerged
as
an
effective
strategy
for
environmental
remediation,
renewable
energy
conversion,
and
cancer
therapy;
this
functions
by
converting
mechanical
forces
to
drive
catalytic
reactions.
This
review
examines
four
primary
mechanisms,
namely,
piezocatalysis,
flexocatalysis,
tribocatalysis,
sonocatalysis,
each
involving
specific
pathways
harnessing
at
the
nanoscale.
However,
significant
challenges
arise
in
decoupling
effects
related
individual
mechanism
order
better
understand
manipulate
their
synergies.
In
review,
fundamental
principles
underpinning
MDC
are
systematically
interpreted.
Beyond
mechanistic
insights,
recent
advancements
performance
enhancement
strategies
these
catalysts
highlighted.
Potential
applications
using
approaches
remediation
(pollutant
antibiotic
degradation
microbial
disinfection),
conversion
(hydrogen
production
greenhouse
gas
conversion),
biomedical
treatments
(particularly
therapy)
discussed.
Finally,
synergies
limiting
factors
explored,
addressing
overlooked
combined
of
ultrasound
activation
source,
complexities
force
interactions
nanoscale,
need
targeted
application
strategies.
Additionally,
industrial
potential
processes
with
consideration
scalability
practical
deployment
is
evaluated.
While
remain,
provides
a
roadmap
advancing
mechanically
catalyst
design
implementation
toward
real-world
applications,
offering
into
its
future
trajectory
transformative
impact
across
numerous
fields.
Language: Английский