In-situ constructing AlTiZn/CN heterojunction via memory effect for effective degradation of naphthalene under UV irradiation DOI
Jinhua Liang, Weikang Li,

Tianyi Yang

et al.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 193, P. 501 - 513

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

Language: Английский

3D black g-C3N4 isotype heterojunction hydrogels as a sustainable photocatalyst for tetracycline degradation and H2O2 production DOI
Akash Balakrishnan, Emmanuel Sebastian Kunnel,

Roshini Sasidharan

et al.

Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 475, P. 146163 - 146163

Published: Sept. 19, 2023

Language: Английский

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48

3D kaolinite/g-C3N4-alginate beads as an affordable and sustainable photocatalyst for wastewater remediation DOI
Akash Balakrishnan, Mahendra Chinthala,

Rajesh Kumar Polagani

et al.

Carbohydrate Polymers, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 323, P. 121420 - 121420

Published: Sept. 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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44

A critical review of sodium alginate-based composites in water treatment DOI
Dan Zheng, Kai Wang, Bo Bai

et al.

Carbohydrate Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 331, P. 121850 - 121850

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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29

Mechanistic insights of PO43− functionalized carbon nitride homojunction hydrogels in photocatalytic-self-Fenton-peroxymonosulfate system for tetracycline degradation DOI
Akash Balakrishnan,

K. Vijaya Suryaa,

Mahendra Chinthala

et al.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 669, P. 366 - 382

Published: April 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Construction of dual Z-scheme ternary carbon nitride homojunction pectin microspheres as a multifunctional photocatalyst for tetracycline degradation, H2O2 production, and N2 fixation DOI
Akash Balakrishnan, Mahendra Chinthala, Arvind Kumar

et al.

Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 496, P. 153899 - 153899

Published: July 11, 2024

Language: Английский

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16

Shining Light on Carbon Aerogel Photocatalysts: Unlocking the Potentials in the Quest for Revolutionizing Solar‐to‐Chemical Conversion and Environmental Remediation DOI Open Access

Khai Jie Wong,

Joel Jie Foo,

Tan Ji Siang

et al.

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(50)

Published: Aug. 7, 2023

Abstract The past few years have witnessed a surge of interest in the development carbon aerogel‐based photocatalysts, stemming from their fascinating characteristics that encompass inherent properties 2D carbon‐based nanomaterials and unique 3D structural features. Benefitting auspicious physicochemical characteristics, including low density, abundant active sites, remarkable electrical conductivity, aerogels emerged as promising candidates for photocatalysis energy environmental applications. Thus, this review presents panorama state‐of‐the‐art advancements underlying synthesis modifications nanocomposites enhanced performance photocatalytic synthetic strategies followed by roles aerogel are highlighted to decipher bolstering activity. Additionally, fundamental mechanism behind photocatalysts well thoroughly discussed. Thereafter, works on applications solar‐driven hydrogen evolution, CO 2 reduction, pollutant decontamination, bacteria inactivation, 5 summarized with insights into charge dynamics being unveiled. Lastly, will prospect ongoing challenges future outlook heterostructures photocatalysis, aiming facilitate at forefront research.

Language: Английский

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22

Tailored Citric Acid-Functionalized Carbon Nitride Homojunction-Immobilized Carboxymethyl Cellulose 3D Photocatalytic Hydrogels: A Multifaceted Approach toward Environmental Remediation DOI
Akash Balakrishnan, Emmanuel Sebastian Kunnel,

Roshini Sasidharan

et al.

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(13), P. 5169 - 5185

Published: March 15, 2024

The facile development of highly efficient visible light active metal-free homojunction photocatalysts with phenomenal photoelectron migration is emerging as a prominent method for diverse energy and environmental remediation applications. Through an effective cross-linking technique, citric acid-functionalized g-C3N4 homojunction/carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel beads (ICN/CMC beads) were prepared. photocatalytic studies ICN/CMC exhibited 87% tetracycline degradation in 40 min under irradiation. important advantages are their ease recovery reusability up to 12 cycles. capable producing 2341 μmol hydrogen peroxide 501 μmol/h·g ammonia production 60 predominant catalytic activity due the tuned bandgap photocatalyst, which facilitated separation electron–hole pairs hindered recombination charge carriers. Thus, affordable sustainable multimodal

Language: Английский

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Fabrication of Efficient Na, B, and O Codoped g-C3N4/Polypyrrole-Carbon Black 3D Beads for Expeditious Degradation of Tetracycline via Percarbonate Activation DOI
Akash Balakrishnan,

Roshini Sasidharan,

Mahendra Chinthala

et al.

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 63(6), P. 2605 - 2618

Published: Feb. 5, 2024

A hybrid Na, B, and O codoped g-C3N4/polypyrrole carbon black (CCNP) hydrogel is prepared via an in situ cross-linking method for percarbonate activation under visible light irradiation. The structural, morphological, optical characterizations proved the tuned bandgap, enriched utilization of light, minimum recombination ratio, higher separation efficiency. CCNP hydrogels could easily activate leading to abundant production reactive radicals, which aids degradation tetracycline wastewater. About 96% was degraded 15 min at its natural pH. superoxide, carbonate, hydroxyl radicals were important radical species degradation. also exhibited high photostability reusability up six cycles. pathway given a special focus, mechanism highlighted. This study provides new strategy boosting performance g-C3N4-based catalysts wastewater remediation.

Language: Английский

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8

Pushing the Operational Barriers for g-C3N4: A Comprehensive Review of Cutting-Edge Immobilization Strategies DOI Open Access
Antía Fdez-Sanromán, Marta Pazos, Emílio Rosales

et al.

Catalysts, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 175 - 175

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

This comprehensive review explores recent advancements in immobilization strategies for graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), a metal-free photocatalyst that has gained significant attention its optical and physicochemical properties comparable to traditional photocatalysts like TiO2. However, critical challenge regarding their application emerged from the difficulty of recovery due powdery nature. Therefore, several alternatives are being explored immobilize this material, facilitating reuse. systematically categorizes various physical chemical techniques, providing an in-depth analysis advantages, drawbacks, applications. Techniques such as encapsulation, electrospinning, casting, coating, along with adaptations g-C3N4, thoroughly examined. Additionally, impact these on enhancing photocatalytic efficiency operational stability particularly environmental applications, is also assessed. Thus, aims provide valuable insights guide future research realms photocatalysis remediation. The contributes understanding how can optimize performance furthering potential applications sustainable efficient solutions.

Language: Английский

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4

Influence of ZrO2 Nanoparticles on the Structural and Photocatalytic Properties of Three-Dimensional PVA/g-C3N4 Polymer Films DOI
Khulaif Alshammari

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1003, P. 175622 - 175622

Published: July 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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