Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Sol–Gel-Derived Ni-Doped TiO2 Photocatalyst for Rapid Visible Light-Driven Mineralization of Paracetamol
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 530 - 530
Published: March 31, 2025
The
increasing
presence
of
pharmaceutical
contaminants,
such
as
paracetamol,
in
water
sources
necessitates
the
development
efficient
and
sustainable
treatment
technologies.
This
study
investigates
photocatalytic
degradation
mineralization
paracetamol
under
visible
light
using
nickel-doped
titanium
dioxide
(Ni–TiO2)
catalysts
synthesized
via
sol-gel
method.
were
characterized
through
Raman
spectroscopy,
UV–Vis
diffuse
reflectance
spectroscopy
(UV–Vis
DRS),
surface
area
measurements.
Ni
doping
enhanced
absorption
TiO2,
reducing
its
band
gap
from
3.11
eV
(undoped)
to
2.49
at
0.20
wt.%
loading,
while
analysis
confirmed
incorporation
with
anatase
predominant
phase.
Ni(0.1%)-TiO2
catalyst
exhibited
highest
activity,
achieving
88%
total
organic
carbon
(TOC)
removal
(5
ppm)
after
180
min
optimal
conditions
(catalyst
dosage,
3
g
L−1).
Stability
tests
demonstrated
84%
retained
efficiency
over
five
cycles,
a
kinetic
rate
constant
0.010
min−1.
Hydroxyl
radicals
identified
main
reactive
species.
maintained
high
performance
tap
water,
78.8%
TOC
removal.
These
findings
highlight
potential
cost-effective,
light-active
photocatalyst
for
pollutants,
promising
scalability
industrial
applications.
Language: Английский
Nano-Engineered Fe-Doped ZrO2: A Novel and Sustainable Gamma ray Shielding Material Synthesized via a Green Hydrothermal Approach
Ceramics International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Enhancing Fe2O3/Bi2O3 performance for antibiotic photodegradation by combining with waste tire-derived activated carbon and visible-light-induced activation of peroxydisulfate: Effect of composition and initial pH, and evaluation of H2 production
Salwan Obaid Waheed Khafaji,
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Ali B.M. Ali,
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Abdul Amir H. Kadhum
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et al.
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 107501 - 107501
Published: March 17, 2025
Language: Английский
Synergistic Engineering of Fe/Ba/B-Doped Zirconia Nanostructures: A Hydrothermal Pathway to Advanced Radiation Shielding Ceramics
Journal of Alloys and Compounds,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 179790 - 179790
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Effect of Turbulent Stirring and Orbitally Shaking on Methylene Blue Adsorption by (NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆·1.5H₂O Nanostructures: An Intra-Diffusion Model Analysis
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100950 - 100950
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Comprehensive characterization for efficient adsorption of Tetracycline from wastewater from the synthesis of nanoparticles by batch and fluidized bed column
Environmental Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. 100606 - 100606
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Language: Английский