ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(6)
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
It
has
become
necessary
to
develop
effective
strategies
prevent
and
reduce
water
pollution
as
a
result
of
the
increase
in
dangerous
pollutants
reservoirs.
Consequently,
there
is
need
design
new
catalyst
materials
promote
efficiency
advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
field
wastewater
treatment
plant
ensure
mineralization
trace
organic
contaminants.
A
notable
approach
gaining
attention
involves
coupling
sulfate
radicals-based
AOPs
photocatalysis
or
electrocatalysis
processes,
aiming
achieve
complete
removal
refractory
contaminants
into
carbon
dioxide.
Titanium
dioxide
metal
oxide
received
great
for
its
catalytic
application
purification.
TiO
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
54(4), P. 290 - 320
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
AbstractHeterogeneous
photocatalysis,
as
an
energy-saving
technology,
is
a
fascinating
strategy
to
tackle
environmental
issues
and
energy
shortages.
The
efficacy
of
these
processes
severely
relevant
the
suppression
charges
recombination,
which
hinders
widespread
utilization
processes.
segregation
from
fast
recombination
can
be
considerably
improved
by
formation
heterojunction
among
components
photocatalysts.
Nevertheless,
formed
between
different
semiconductors
diminishes
continuity
carriers
transfer
amongst
semiconductors.
Moreover,
construction
heterojunctions
significantly
relies
on
matching
band
structures
desired
Hopefully,
homojunction
exposing
facets,
morphologies,
crystal
phases
single
semiconductor
feasible
for
impressively
recombination.
In
comparison
with
photocatalysts,
almost
identical
in
both
sides
junction
area
provide
not
only
incredibly
matched
lattice,
but
also
integrity
bonding
counterparts,
facilitates
charge
migration
within
photocatalyst.
Furthermore,
established
built-in
electric
field
regions
could
enforce
efficiently
separation
Herein,
we
reviewed
latest
researches
about
emerging
photocatalysts
their
application
degradation
various
wastewater
pollutants.
present
review
intends
stimulate
research
communities
focus
this
kind
materials,
impressive
performances
photocatalytic
processes.Keywords:
Energy
conversionenvironmental
crisishomojunction
photocatalystseparation
carrierswastewater
treatmentHANDLING
EDITORS:
Jose-Julio
Ortega-Calvo
Lena
Q.
Ma
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
was
reported
authors.Additional
informationFundingWe
are
thankful
all
supports
University
Mohaghegh
Ardabili.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
873, P. 162312 - 162312
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
Pesticides
are
widely
used
in
agriculture
to
optimise
food
production.
However,
the
movement
of
pesticides
into
water
bodies
negatively
impacts
aquatic
environments.
The
European
Union
(EU)
aims
make
systems
fair,
healthy
and
environmentally
friendly
through
its
current
Farm
Fork
strategy.
As
part
this
strategy,
EU
plans
reduce
overall
use
risk
chemical
by
50
%
2030.
attainment
target
may
be
compromised
prevalence
legacy
arising
from
historical
applications
land,
which
can
persist
environment
for
several
decades.
policy
overlooks
potential
challenges
requirements
their
remediation.
In
review,
knowledge
regarding
pesticide
Europe,
as
well
pathways
waterways,
investigated.
issues
pesticides,
including
exceedances,
examined,
existing
emerging
methods
remediation,
particularly
discussed.
fact
that
some
detected
samples,
more
than
twenty-five
years
after
they
were
prohibited,
highlights
need
improved
strategies
policies
aimed
at
targeting
order
meet
future
targets.
Journal of Nanoparticle Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(2)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Abstract
This
study
describes
the
preparation
of
TiO
2
-modified
Bi
O
3
photocatalysts
with
different
contents,
synthesized
via
an
in
situ
hydrothermal
method.
The
powder
samples
were
characterized
by
XRD,
SEM,
TEM,
FTIR–ATR,
UV–Vis,
XPS,
and
N₂
physisorption
analysis.
photocatalytic
activity
was
studied
for
removal
methyl
orange
(MO)
methylene
blue
(MB)
under
reaction
conditions.
exhibited
superior
compared
to
pristine
.
BiT16
sample
achieved
degradation
rates
approximately
93.9%
98.2%
MO
MB,
respectively,
within
120
min
at
30
ppm.
These
results
are
attributed
band
gap
values,
differences
textural
features,
content,
reduction
recombination
process
e⁻/h⁺
pairs
–TiO
composites.
Reaction
kinetics
determined
using
Langmuir–Hinshelwood
mechanism,
during
third
photoreaction
cycle,
(BiT16)
65.6%
70.5%
MB.
Results in Physics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. 106006 - 106006
Published: Sept. 21, 2022
A
series
of
Ni
doped
SrNixFe12-xO19
(x
=
0.0,
0.05,
0.10,
0.15,
0.20,
0.25)
hexaferrites
were
fabricated
through
facile
micro-emulsion
approach
and
doping
content
effect
was
investigated
based
on
structural,
dielectric,
optical
photocatalytic
properties.
The
prepared
materials
characterized
via
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Raman,
Fourier
transformed
infrared
(FTIR),
photoluminescence
(PL)
UV–vis
techniques.
SrFe12O19
structure
hexagonal
having
space
group
P63/mmc
with
mean
crystallite
size
in
34–50
nm
range.
Ferroelectric
polarization,
coercivity
Remnant
polarizations
increased
doping.
Dielectric
analysis
showed
the
higher
values
dielectric
parameters
dispersion
low
frequency
region,
which
independent
at
high
frequency.
Optical
bandgap
reduced
substitution,
2.31–1.66
eV
range,
good
association
decline
PL
analysis.
PCA
(photocatalytic
activity)
pure
(SFO)
SFNO5
material
assessed
for
removal
crystal
violet
(CV)
dye
under
visible
light
illumination.
much
better
91
%
removed
90
min
a
rate
constant
2.337
×
10-2
min−1
versus
pristine
SFO
(only
55
8.02
10-3
min−1).
Results
revealed
that
tuned
enhanced
AC
conductivity
make
it
crucial
candidates
optoelectronic
SOFCs
(Solid
oxide
fuel
cell)
applications.
Owing
to
excellent
magnetically
separable
nature,
has
potential
dyes
from
effluents
solar
irradiation,
could
be
more
economically
UV
process.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 468 - 468
Published: Jan. 24, 2023
Titanium
dioxide
(TiO2)
nanomaterials
have
been
widely
used
in
photocatalytic
energy
conversion
and
environmental
remediation
due
to
their
advantages
of
low
cost,
chemical
stability,
relatively
high
photo-activity.
However,
applications
TiO2
restricted
the
ultraviolet
range
because
wide
band
gap.
Broadening
light
absorption
is
an
efficient
way
improve
activity.
Thus,
black
with
extended
response
visible
even
near
infrared
has
extensively
exploited
as
photocatalysts
last
decade.
This
review
represents
attempt
conclude
recent
developments
synthesized
by
modified
treatment,
which
presented
different
structure,
morphological
features,
reduced
gap,
enhanced
solar
harvesting
efficiency.
Special
emphasis
given
newly
developed
synthetic
methods,
porous
TiO2,
approaches
for
further
improving
activity
TiO2.
Various
doped
metal-loaded
heterojunction
photocatalysts,
mechanisms
field
environment
are
summarized
this
review,
provide
useful
insights
new
ideas
related
field.
Applied Surface Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
638, P. 158123 - 158123
Published: July 27, 2023
We
suggest
an
easy
one-step
underwater
plasma
method
to
generate
nanoporous
N-doped
TiO2(N-TiO2)
photocatalysts
with
high
reactivity
in
the
visible
light
range.
The
extreme
energy
input
of
this
technology
allowed
synthesis,
crystallization,
doping,
and
porosity
TiO2
by
inducing
continuous
reaction
highly
energetic
atomic
molecular
species
within
a
few
minutes.
produced
N-TiO2
demonstrated
anatase-brookite
polycrystalline
structure
substitutionally
doped
N
atoms.
doping
led
narrow
bandgap,
effective
charge-carrier
separation,
better
absorbing
ability
region.
Accordingly,
showed
efficient
photocatalytic
activities
for
methylene
blue(MB),
rhodamine
B(Rh
B),
tetracycline(TC)
under
solar
conditions,
up
approximately
4.5
times
higher
than
that
commercial
TiO2.
Furthermore,
superior
biocompatibility
(94.5%)
water
purified
proved
feasibility
these
materials
practical
use.
Moreover,
excellent
antibacterial
against
gram-negative
Escherichia
coli(E.
coli)
gram-positive
Staphylococcus
aureus(S.
aureus),
which
extends
applicability
biomedical
applications
sludge
purification.
This
study
presents
one
most
facile
fast
methods
production
visible-light-responsive
environmental
applications.
Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Abstract
Nanomaterials
and
plant
biostimulants
are
attracting
significant
attention
for
their
potential
applications
in
the
agri-food
sector.
These
efforts
have
mostly
focused
on
independent
applicability
of
these
two
emerging
fields
to
achieve
improved
agricultural
outcomes.
However,
an
even
larger
impact
can
be
created
if
nanotechnology
biostimulant
technology
combined.
This
transdisciplinary
review
combines
diverse
highlight
role
nanotechnologies
advancing
sustainable
production
high-quality
food.
The
first
explains
key
concepts
a
tutorial
style
offer
research
community
understanding
nanotechnology.
then
dives
deeply
into
which
substances
or
microorganisms
complex
mixtures
capable
improving
nutrition
growth,
directly
influencing
aspects
relevant
food
quality,
safety,
security.
presents
convincing
case
that
combining
nanomaterials
with
provides
promising
answer
against
insecurity
near
future.
Sustainability
is
central
our
discussions,
exemplified
by
cases,
such
as
from
waste
material,
thus
contributing
circular
economy.
also
identifies
avenues
utilize
value
biostimulants.
Strategies
nanoencapsulation
proposed
produce
nano-biostimulants
could
act
synergistically
enhance
quality
while
offering
solution
increasing
challenge
respecting
environment.
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