Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
238(3), P. 487 - 508
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Abstract
The
present
research
is
characterized
by
ecofriendly,
low
cost
and
robust
methods
to
synthesize
calcium
hydroxide
(CH)
nanoparticles
using
clove
oil
as
capping
reducing
agent
nonionic
block
copolymers
surface
modifiers
particle
size
reducers.
prepared
were
UV–visible
spectroscopy,
dynamic
laser
light
scattering,
X-ray
diffraction,
Fourier
transform
infra-red
energy
dispersive
spectroscopy
transmission
electron
microscopy.
average
effective
diameter
crystallite
of
calculated
from
DLS
XRD
97–178
22–36
nm
respectively.
synthesized
NPs
showed
excellent
catalytic
activities
against
Allura
red
Fast
green
dye.
They
also
improved
anti-bacterial
antifungal
Staphylococcus
aureus
,
Klebsiella
pneumonia
Candida
albicans
with
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
50
μl
ml
−1
.
nanocrystals
incorporated
into
gum
Arabic
be
used
consolidant
for
archaeological
bone
fragments
fill
the
cracks,
reinforce
their
mechanical
features
save
them
further
decay.
SEM
images
all
before
after
treatment
clearly
specify
effectiveness
this
treatment.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 4352 - 4377
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
review
highlights
charge
transfer,
improved
photocatalytic
performance,
and
possible
photocatalysis
schemes
in
TiO
2
-based
composites.
It
also
addresses
perspectives
challenges
transfer
mechanisms
for
photocatalysis.
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(7)
Published: March 3, 2024
This
study
introduces
a
novel
strategy
employing
phosphate‐mediated
S‐scheme
2D/2D
Van
der
Waals
heterojunction,
xCu[acs]/yP‐BCN,
linking
copper
phthalocyanine
(CuPc)
with
boron‐doped
and
nitrogen‐deficient
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(BCN).
By
leveraging
phosphate
as
charge
transfer
mediator,
spatial
constraints
are
mitigated,
facilitating
efficient
electron
transition
from
BCN
to
CuPc
upon
excitation.
The
captured
photoelectrons
by
central
Cu
2+
ion
promote
CO
2
conversion
into
valuable
products,
boosting
photocatalytic
efficiency
78‐fold
compared
standalone
BCN.
In
situ
µs
transient
absorption
spectroscopy
quantitatively
demonstrates
remarkable
36.4%
for
reduction
surpassing
other
catalyst
configurations.
Additionally,
4%
integration
substantially
increases
photodegradation
of
methylene
blue
(MB)
96%,
attributed
the
heterojunction's
ability
prevent
carrier
recombination.
Moreover,
under
direct
sunlight,
optimized
heterostructure
achieves
bisphenol‐A
(BPA)
approximately
70.6%,
highlighting
potential
interface‐tailored
photocatalysts
in
efficiently
reducing
degrading
environmental
pollutants.
Journal of CO2 Utilization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
83, P. 102808 - 102808
Published: May 1, 2024
Artificial
photosynthesis
is
a
viable
technique
for
mitigating
the
ever-increasing
energy
demands
by
converting
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
energy-rich
C1
and
C2+
products.
A
massive
contribution
to
climate
change
global
warming
widespread
use
of
fossil
fuels,
responsible
more
than
90%
total
CO2
emissions
75%
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
The
most
efficient
method
convert
renewable
clean
utilizing
plentiful
sun
accelerate
photo-induced
chemical
reactions.
Practical
reduction
(CO2R),
including
choosing
promising
wide-bandgap
(WBG)
semiconductor
photocatalysts
with
negative
conduction
band
potential,
would
be
holy
grail
selective
fuels
chemicals
production.
This
review
article
deliberates
on
importance
WBG
specific
level
in
photocatalytic
CO2R,
which
may
assist
guiding
future
photocatalyst
design
CO2R.
In
addition,
summary
prospects
techniques
improving
conversion
efficiency
selectivity
are
discussed.
