Advanced Sensor and Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 100069 - 100069
Published: June 29, 2023
Among
the
semiconductor
photocatalytic
materials,
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)-based
composites
show
promising
research
prospects
in
field
of
environmental
and
biomedical
materials
due
to
their
simple
preparation,
low
cost,
high
performance,
excellent
physical
stability
biocompatibility.
Therefore,
this
review
summarize
preparation
application
ZnO-based
with
catalytic
performance.
Firstly,
modification
strategies
ZnO
by
researchers
recent
years
are
reviewed,
including
non-metal
doping,
metal
noble
deposition,
compounding
semiconductors
other
surface
methods.
Subsequently,
applications
biomedicine
(antibacterial,
anticancer,
biosensing,
etc.),
pollution
fields
last
five
presented.
Finally,
challenges
faced
future
development
various
discussed.
We
hope
that
will
provide
ideas
for
design
efficient
photocatalysts
based
on
further
applications.
Applied Surface Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100314 - 100314
Published: Oct. 1, 2022
Organic
pollutants
in
industrial
waste
must
be
handled
with
viable
and
eco-friendly
approaches.
In
particular,
releasing
toxic
effluents
like
dyes
into
the
environment
pollutes
water
bodies,
causing
fatal
diseases
humans
is
hazardous
to
aquatic
life.
It
necessitates
removal
of
effluent
before
being
discharged
bodies.
The
photocatalytic
degradation
method
using
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
preferred
choice
amongst
various
dye
remediation
strategies.
However,
state-of-the-art
nanoparticle-based
involves
developing
non-toxic,
economic,
oxides
green
chemistry.
Plant-mediated
ZnO-based
nanoplatforms
exhibited
substantial
properties,
non-toxicity,
biocompatibility,
cost-effectiveness,
possessing
potential
replace
conventional
This
review
focuses
on
development
performance
synthesized
ZnO
towards
degrading
for
wastewater
remediation.
comprehensively
summarizes
nanoparticle
fabrication
from
plant
extracts
(like
leaves,
seeds,
juice,
fruits),
illustrates
their
efficacies,
details
mechanism.
aims
serve
as
a
fundamental
structure
guide
future
research
treatment,
where
attributes
chemistry
are
prerequisites.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(8)
Published: June 27, 2023
Abstract
The
degradation
of
fossil
fuel
and
worse
environmental
conditions
leads
to
the
emergence
hybrid
semiconductor
(SC)
nanomaterials
as
photocatalysts.
Hybrid
SCs
have
interesting
physical,
mechanical,
optical,
chemical,
electronic
characteristics.
Due
these
properties’
absorption
light
transfer
charge
takes
place
frequently
hence
act
multifunctional
surface.
These
materials
should
be
attributed
their
optical
electrical
properties
surfaces
in
energy
production,
generation,
remediation,
sensing,
etc.
When
combine
with
noble,
non‐noble
metal,
metal
oxide,
some
carbon‐based
materials,
they
explore
wide
applications
various
fields.
Photocatalysis
is
an
effective
sustainable
technology
reduce
or
fix
concerns
corrosion
problems.
By
going
through
extensive
literature
review,
few
topics
are
focused
on
designing
working
mechanisms
materials.
In
this
way,
present
review
article
explains
properties,
surface‐interface
engineering,
design,
(energy
environmental)
nanomaterials,
emphasizing
photocatalytic
nature.
Additionally,
appealing
directions,
scientific
challenges,
reasons
behind
poor
stability
SC
photocatalyst
for
discussed.
Finally,
concluding
remarks
current
challenges
future
prospects
domain
highlighted.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(13), P. 10881 - 10902
Published: June 21, 2023
ZnO
nanostructures
(ZnO
NSs)
are
able
to
provide
significant
antimicrobial
activity,
ensuring
high
biocompatibility,
good
chemical
stability,
and
low
toxicity.
Such
versatility
has
led
great
success
of
this
nanomaterial
for
antibacterial,
antifungal,
and,
more
recently,
antiviral
applications.
However,
methods
the
preparation
NSs
must
be
properly
selected
their
end
use.
Moreover,
can
also
cytotoxic
some
extent.
In
context,
review
emphasizes
aspects
relevant
as
well
use
NSs.
particular,
a
brief
overview
sol–gel,
hydrothermal,
biogenic,
electrochemical
approaches
proposed
synthesis
is
presented,
highlighting
advantages/drawbacks
each
route
in
terms
scalability,
simplicity,
efficacy.
Next,
application
several
fields
reported.
This
followed
by
discussion
role
NSs,
where
mechanisms
action,
possible
cell
resistance,
cytotoxicity
highlighted.
We
discuss
against
different
biothreats,
such
bacteria
viruses.
The
future
nanomaterials
field
addressed
final
part.
