International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 20
Published: June 4, 2024
The
study
is
centred
on
the
synthesis
of
B-ZnO
photocatalysts
via
a
straightforward
mechanochemical
combustion
method
using
various
weight
percentages
B.
synthesised
were
characterised
by
XRD,
FTIR,
FESEM,
TEM,
XPS,
UV-DRS,
and
BET.
Biopersistent
ciprofloxacin
(CIP)
degradation
efficiency
was
investigated
with
B-ZnO.
Among
compositions,
4%B-ZnO
exhibited
highest
photocatalytic
in
degrading
CIP
under
both
natural
sunlight
UV-C.
excellent
catalytic
activity
attributed
to
increased
surface
area
4%
determined
through
BET
analysis.
Under
optimised
conditions
(CIP:
10
mg/L,
pH:
6.3,
photocatalyst
dose:
0.4
g/L),
photodegradation
92.05%
over
only
60
min
irradiation
90.95%
80
UV-C
irradiation.
products
no
antibacterial
against
random
soil
bacteria.
followed
pseudo-first-order
kinetics,
rate
constant
0.023
min−1.
Scavenger
tests
implied
•O2−
radicals'
involvement
photodegradation.
mineralisation
48.53%
3
h
observed.
After
undergoing
four
cycles
exposure,
reached
84.89%.
Additionally,
during
irradiation,
dyes
turquoise
blue
Congo
red
77.91%
98.92%,
respectively.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 189 - 189
Published: March 10, 2024
A
large
variety
of
pharmaceutical
compounds
have
recently
been
detected
in
wastewater
and
natural
water
systems.
This
review
highlighted
the
significance
removing
compounds,
which
are
considered
indispensable
emerging
contaminants,
from
Various
advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs),
including
UV-H2O2,
Fenton
photo-Fenton,
ozone-based
processes,
photocatalysis,
physical
such
as
sonolysis,
microwave,
electron
beam
irradiation,
regarded
most
viable
methods
to
eliminate
different
categories
discussed.
All
these
AOPs
exhibit
great
promising
techniques,
catalytic
degradation
process
advantages,
disadvantages
each
technique
were
deliberated.
Heterogeneous
photocatalysis
employing
metal
oxides,
particularly
anatase
TiO2
nanoparticles
catalysts
activated
by
UV
light
was
reviewed
terms
electron–hole
separation,
migration
charge
carriers
catalyst
surfaces,
redox
potential
carriers.
brief
overview
also
emphasized
that
TiO2-based
nanomaterials
photocatalysts,
a
combination
other
enhanced
photocatalytic
efficiency.
Finally,
challenges
applying
environmental
remediation
treatments
degrade
mass
spectroscopic
analysis
biological
activity
test
by-products
contaminants
resulting
summarized.
Emerging contaminants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 100199 - 100199
Published: Dec. 17, 2022
Adsorptive
removal
and
dynamic
interaction
of
three
different
pharmaceutical
pollutants,
namely
rifampicin
(RIF),
streptomycin
(STM),
ibuprofen
(IBU)
onto
chitosan
were
systematically
investigated
using
a
batch
adsorption
technique
at
processing
parameters.
In
this
study,
was
derived
from
mud-crab
shells,
as
an
innovative
way
to
use
the
waste
marine
foods
adsorbents.
The
kinetics,
intraparticle
diffusion,
mechanism,
thermodynamics
evaluated
analyzed
kinetic
models,
Boyd
mass
transfer
Weber–Morris
diffusion
Langmuir,
Freundlich,
Dubinin–Radushkevich,
Temkin
isotherm
Gibbs
equation.
larger
molecules,
RIF
STM,
could
be
explained
by
Langmuir
model,
in
contrast,
that
IBU,
which
is
much
smaller
molecule,
followed
Freundlich
model.
maximum
capacity
RIF,
IBU
on
estimated
66.91
mg
g−1,
11.00
24.21
respectively,
are
higher
compared
those
variety
agricultural
wastes,
suggesting
biopolymer
potential
practical
economical
adsorbent
remove
compounds
wastewater.
mechanism
proposed
based
vibrational
spectroscopic
analyses,
XRD
patterns,
DSC
thermograms
before
after
process.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 1254 - 1254
Published: Oct. 17, 2022
Photocatalytic
degradation
employing
metal
oxides,
such
as
TiO2
nanoparticles,
catalysts
is
an
important
technique
for
the
removal
of
synthetic
dyes
from
wastewater
under
light
irradiation.
The
basic
principles
photocatalysis
dyes,
effects
intrinsic
photoactivity
a
catalyst,
and
conventional
non-fundamental
factors
are
well
established.
Recently
reported
studies
in
single,
binary,
ternary
solute
solutions
opened
up
new
perspective
on
competitive
photocatalytic
dyes.
There
has
not
been
review
behavior
binary
or
In
this
regard,
current
article
summarizes
methylene,
rhodamine
B,
methyl
orange
their
solutions.
This
brief
overview
introduces
importance
dynamics
immobilization
reactivity
vital
roles
molecular
conformation
functional
groups
diffusion
onto
catalyst
surface,
degradation,
provides
understanding
simultaneous
processes
multiple
aqueous
systems.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 3252 - 3252
Published: July 30, 2023
In
this
study,
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF)
fibers
doped
with
hydrated
calcium
nitrate
were
prepared
using
electrospinning.
The
samples
analyzed
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
optical
spectroscopy,
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR),
Raman,
and
photoluminescence
(PL)
spectroscopy.
results
are
complementary
confirm
the
presence
of
chemical
hydrogen
bonding
between
polymer
dopant.
Additionally,
there
was
a
significant
increase
in
proportion
electroactive
polar
beta
phase
from
72
to
86%.
It
shown
that
bonds
acted
as
transport
pathway
for
capture
by
conjugated
salt,
leading
more
than
three-fold
quenching
photoluminescence.
Furthermore,
bandgap
composite
material
narrowed
range
visible
light
energies.
For
first
time,
it
addition
salt
reduced
energy
PVDF
exciton
factor
17.3,
initiating
photocatalytic
activity.
nitrate-doped
exhibited
high
activity
degradation
methylene
blue
(MB)
under
both
UV
(89
44%,
respectively).
reaction
rate
increased
2.4
3.3
during
piezophotocatalysis.
catalysis
experiments
proved
efficiency
membrane
design
mechanisms
suggested.
This
study
offers
insight
into
nature
piezopolymer
composites
potential
opportunities
their
use.
HydroResearch,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 164 - 180
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Scientific
interest
in
antimicrobial
pollutants,
such
as
ciprofloxacin,
has
increased.
Due
to
spread
of
antibiotic-resistant
bacteria,
resistance
genes,
and
their
dissemination
the
environment.
Therefore,
remediation
is
necessary
ensure
ecological
sustainability.
The
current
study
aimed
optimise
removal
ciprofloxacin
from
synthetic
water
using
jamun
seed
(JS)
(Syzygium
cumini)
biochar
a
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
Result
indicates
elimination
efficiency
ranged
between
32.46
94.95%,
indicating
material
can
be
improved
used
for
organics.
residual
standard
error
4.4%
were
found
predicted
model,
implying
that
model
credible
predict
future
experimental
findings.
R-squarred
value
Langmuir
model's
R2
0.9681
which
inclose
agreement
with
Freundlich
isotherm,
0.9757.
JS
could
utilized
contaminated
wastewater
safety
Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(22), P. 8152 - 8152
Published: Nov. 17, 2022
As
emerging
pollutants,
pharmaceutical
and
personal
care
products
(PPCPs)
have
received
extensive
attention
due
to
their
high
detection
frequency
(with
concentrations
ranging
from
ng/L
μg/L)
potential
risk
aqueous
environments
human
health.
Advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
are
effective
techniques
for
the
removal
of
PPCPs
water
environments.
In
AOPs,
different
types
free
radicals
(HO·,
SO4·−,
O2·−,
etc.)
generated
decompose
into
non-toxic
small-molecule
compounds,
finally
leading
decomposition
PPCPs.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
features
various
AOPs
by
radicals.
The
operation
conditions
comprehensive
performance
summarized,
reaction
mechanisms
further
revealed.
will
provide
a
quick
understanding
later
researchers.