Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
320, P. 100637 - 100637
Published: July 26, 2024
Microbial
Desalination
Cell
(MDC)
is
an
innovative
approach
for
water
desalination
that
concurrently
produces
energy
through
the
process
of
substrate
oxidation.
The
primary
issue
technique
its
limited
power
on
capabilities
during
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR).
While
depletion
a
significant
in
electrochemical
conversion,
slow
kinetics
hinder
utilization
MDCs.
One
potential
resolution
to
this
problem
cathode
catalyst
with
high
level
activity,
which
effectively
enhances
rate
ORR.
Different
concentrations
copper
oxide
(CuO)
nanoparticles
(NPs)
were
used
investigate
behavior
ORR
and
impact
performance
MDC.
optimal
concentration
silver
(AgO)
NPs
was
utilized
conduct
comparative
analysis
both
types
NPs.
size
CuO
AgO
found
be
65
nm
55
respectively
by
material
characterization
studies.
density
achieved
absence
1.1
W/m3,
value
increased
4.9
W/m3
incorporation
3
mg/cm2
AgO.
use
loading
has
been
determined
efficacious
enhancing
investigations
conducted
also
showed
improvement
electrocatalytic
cathodic
while
operating
under
these
specific
afterward.
Therefore,
exhibits
as
viable
option
expansion
MDC
processes,
thereby
contributing
achievement
sustainable
development
objectives.
Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
109(3), P. 707 - 719
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
This
work
involved
the
synthesis
of
compositions
Ba
0.95
Ca
0.05
Sn
x
Ti
1-x
O
3
(BCST)
with
varying
amounts
dopant
(x
=
0,
0.02,
0.04,
0.06,
0.08,
and
0.1).
A
standard
solid-state
reaction
approach
was
used
to
create
all
ceramic
compounds.
Each
BCST
composite’s
microstructure,
sintering,
morphology,
density,
optical,
electrical
characteristics
were
carefully
examined,
dielectric
performance
optimized.
In
comparison
unmodified
composite,
introducing
varied
material
into
compound
changed
crystal
lattice
vibrations
functional
group
locations.
result
indicates
that
there
are
some
variations
in
unit
cell
size,
revealing
+4
ions
diffused
effectively
inside
structure
produce
BSCT
composites.
Further,
SEM
micrographs
indicated
proportionate
changes
homogenous
irregular
forms
as
concentration
increased,
well
variation
average
grain
size.
As
a
consequence,
by
adding
0.08
mol%
dopant,
crystallite
size
adjusted
45.69
nm
0.66
µm,
respectively.
Meanwhile,
0.08-Sn
specimen
displayed
constant
(Ɛ)
an
optimum
value
5557
relative
decrease
Curie-Weiss
constant.
These
results
attributed
existence
various
concentrations
at
Ti-site
BCT,
which
resulted
compositionally
disordered
state.
condition
is
essential
for
production
Therefore,
it
evident
modifying
amount
doping
added
significantly
enhanced
composites
created
this
work.
However,
excessive
reduces
properties
due
reduction
tetragonal
phase
increase
disorders
charge
fluctuations.
Graphical
Turkish computational and theoretical chemistry/Turkish computational and theoretical chemistry :,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 80 - 100
Published: May 21, 2024
The
study
thoroughly
examines
the
possible
applications
of
5
Hydroxy
–
2
(hydroxymethyl)
4
H
pyran
one.
Through
Quantum
chemical
analysis,
research
rigorously
evaluates
compound's
properties,
including
its
optoelectronics,
geometrical
structure,
and
intermolecular
interactions.
structure
parameters
were
optimized
using
a
6–311++G(d,p)
basis
set
in
DFT/B3LYP
method,
resulting
factors
then
scaled
to
calculate
probable
vibrational
wavenumbers.
Mulliken
charges
MEP
map
used
locate
electrophilic,
nucleophilic
regions,
reactivity
was
described
FMOs
Fukui
function
assessments.
multiwfn
employed
investigate
topological
analysis
(surface
distance
projection
Hirshfeld
maps).
UV-visible
spectrum
estimate
absorption
maximum
wavelengths,
which
correlated
with
TD-DFT,
DOS,
band
investigations.
also
calculated
parameters,
Total
Energies,
ZPE,
Entropy,
Dipole
moment,
Heat
Capacity
for
monomeric
dimeric
units.
Pharmacokinetics
determine
biological
characteristics
compound.
MM-GBSA
simulation
performed,
results
suggest
that
this
compound
has
potential
be
an
enhancing
anti-oxidant
protection
agent
due
high
binding
affinity
These
findings
are
crucial
developing
therapeutic
agents
pharmacological
effects
toxicities.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(18), P. 17297 - 17308
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
With
continuous
depletion
of
fossil
fuels,
a
hike
in
global
temperature
due
to
CO2
emissions,
and
increasing
population
Earth,
the
demand
for
alternative
green
renewable
energy
sources
has
become
undeniable.
Hydrogen,
potential
fuel
production,
can
be
produced
way
by
water
electrolysis
with
little
no
carbon
emissions.
As
some
parts
world
still
face
challenge
drinking
crisis,
using
clean,
drinkable
hydrogen
production
becomes
concern.
Households,
agriculture,
pharmacies,
industries
release
lot
polluted
wastewater
into
environment,
biological
oxygen
causing
ecological
imbalance.
If
is
used
as
feedstock
producing
hydrogen,
it
address
both
crisis
scarcity.
In
this
review,
from
classified
two
parts:
direct
treatment
methods
followed
generation.
The
technology,
beyond
all
doubt,
beneficial
generation,
reducing
emission
contributing
net-zero
future.
