RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1989 - 2010
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
ACP
adsorbent,
a
blend
of
activated
carbon
and
phosphoric
acid-based
geopolymer
foam,
showed
high
methylene
blue
adsorption
efficiency,
aligning
with
the
Langmuir
isotherm,
PSO
kinetics,
ANN-based
predictions.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 3, 2023
Abstract
Methylene
blue
(MB)
is
abundantly
found
in
textile
industrial
effluent
which
can
cause
severe
health
problems
for
public
and
environmental
ecology.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
remove
MB
from
wastewater
using
the
activated
carbon
developed
Rumex
abyssinicus
.
The
adsorbent
was
chemical
thermal
methods,
then
it
characterized
by
SEM,
FTIR,
BET,
XRD,
pH
zero-point
charge
(pHpzc).
adsorption
isotherm
kinetics
were
also
investigated.
experimental
design
composed
of
four
factors
at
three
levels
(pH
(3,
6,
9),
initial
concentration
(100,
150,
200
mg/L),
dosage
(20,
40,
60
mg/100
mL),
contact
time
min)).
interaction
evaluated
response
surface
methodology.
characterization
a
have
multiple
functional
groups
(FTIR),
an
amorphous
structure
(XRD),
crack
with
ups
down
morphology
(SEM),
pHpzc
5.03
high
BET-specific
area
2522
m
2
/g.
optimization
dye
removal
carried
out
Response
Surface
methodology
coupled
Box
Behnken
approach.
maximum
efficiency
99.9%
recorded
optimum
conditions
9,
100
mg/L,
mL,
min.
Among
models,
Freundlich
model
best
fit
value
R
0.99
showing
process
heterogeneous
multilayer
whereas
revealed
that
pseudo-second-order
0.88.
Finally,
quite
promising
be
used
level
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(4)
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Abstract
As
one
of
the
most
promising
approaches
to
producing
high‐purity
hydrogen
(H
2
),
electrochemical
water
splitting
powered
by
renewable
energy
sources
such
as
solar,
wind,
and
hydroelectric
power
has
attracted
considerable
interest
over
past
decade.
However,
electrolysis
process
is
seriously
hampered
sluggish
electrode
reaction
kinetics,
especially
four‐electron
oxygen
evolution
at
anode
side,
which
induces
a
high
overpotential.
Currently,
emerging
hybrid
strategy
proposed
integrating
thermodynamically
favorable
electro–oxidation
reactions
with
cathode,
providing
new
opportunity
for
energy–efficient
H2
production.
To
achieve
highly
efficient
cost–effective
toward
large–scale
practical
H
production,
much
work
been
continuously
done
exploit
alternative
anodic
oxidation
cutting–edge
electrocatalysts.
This
review
will
focus
on
recent
developments
production
coupled
reactions,
including
choice
substrates,
investigation
electrocatalytic
materials,
deep
understanding
underlying
mechanisms.
Finally,
some
insights
into
scientific
challenges
now
standing
in
way
future
advancement
technique
are
shared,
hope
inspiring
further
innovative
efforts
this
rapidly
growing
field.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(27), P. 18404 - 18442
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Photocatalysis
is
a
more
proficient
technique
that
involves
the
breakdown
or
decomposition
of
different
organic
contaminants,
various
dyes,
and
harmful
viruses
fungi
using
UV
visible
light
solar
spectrum.
Metal
oxides
are
considered
promising
candidate
photocatalysts
owing
to
their
low
cost,
efficiency,
simple
fabricating
method,
sufficient
availability,
environment-friendliness
for
photocatalytic
applications.
Among
metal
oxides,
TiO
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. 101198 - 101198
Published: June 1, 2023
Since
the
beginning
of
industrial
revolution,
uncontrolled
discharge
wastewater
from
textile
and
dyeing
industries
into
water
bodies
is
environmentally
challenging
to
humans
ecosystem.
Using
Cola
nitida
(CN)
leaves
extract,
Taguchi
optimization
method
was
successfully
applied
achieve
green
synthesis
iron
oxide
nanoparticles
(CN–Fe2O3NPs).
Textural
properties,
nature
surface
functional
groups,
crystalline
structure
morphology
CN–Fe2O3NPs
were
studied.
The
performance
tested
for
methylene
blue
(MB)
methyl
orange
(MO)
removal
wastewater.
optimal
area
125.31
m2/g
achieved
using
CN
extract
volume
(10
mL),
precursor
concentration
(2
M),
contact
time
(30
min)
calcination
temperature
(600
°C).
Overall,
had
highest
effect
than
other
parameters.
characterization
revealed
presence
hematite
with
Fe–O,
Fe–O–Fe
groups
a
regular-shaped
porous
material.
Furthermore,
adsorption
capacity
530.406
527.835
mg/g
obtained
MB
MO
within
60
min
nanoadsorbent
dosage
(25
mg/L),
initial
dye
(100
mg/L)
(50
reusability
stability
successful
reuse
after
six
cycles
without
any
damage
as
corroborated
by
fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy.
experimental
data
suitably
fitted
Langmuir
isotherm
pseudo-second-order
kinetic
models
denoting
chemisorption
monolayer
process.
thermodynamic
parameters
indicate
an
endothermic
spontaneous
Hence,
high
separation
effectiveness
against
molecules
good
great
potential
synthesized
in
purification.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 101910 - 101910
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
determine
the
effectiveness
of
Spathodea
Campanulata
derived
activated
carbon
in
removing
methylene
blue
(MB)
from
wastewater.
The
was
prepared
through
chemical
impregnation
with
H3PO4
and
thermal
activation
at
500
°C
for
2
h.
adsorption
experiments
were
optimized
using
24
full
factorial
designs,
considering
pH,
contact
time,
initial
MB
concentration,
adsorbent
dosage
as
parameters.
characterization
revealed
favorable
properties,
including
multiple
surface
functional
groups,
a
maximum
specific
area
1054
m2/g,
highly
porous
morphology.
conditions
achieved
removal
efficiency
99.95%,
pH
9,
time
120
min,
dye
concentration
90
mg/L,
an
0.2
g/100
mL
being
most
effective
Freundlich
isotherm
model
provided
best
fit
experimental
data,
indicating
heterogeneous
multilayer
surface.
kinetics
indicated
that
chemisorption
primary
mechanism.
In
conclusion,
based
could
serve
cost-effective
aqueous
solutions
Green Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 440 - 460
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
Organic
dye
pollutants
present
in
wastewater
pose
a
significant
global
challenge.
Among
pollutants,
the
synthetic
Rhodamine
B
(RB)
stands
out
due
to
its
non-biodegradable
nature
and
associated
neurotoxic,
carcinogenic,
respiratory
irritant
properties.
Extensive
research
has
been
conducted
on
efficacy
of
adsorption
photodegradation
techniques
for
removal
RB
from
wastewater.
While
advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
have
gained
considerable
attention
their
effectiveness
recent
years,
underlying
behaviors
mechanisms
these
technologies
remain
incompletely
understood.
Therefore,
comprehensive
summary
progress
this
domain
is
imperative
clarify
basics
up-to-date
achievements.
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
fundamentals,
advancements,
future
trajectories
treatment
technologies,
mainly
encompassing
photodegradation.
work
starts
with
general
introduction
outlining
sources,
toxicity,
diverse
applicable
strategies.
Subsequently,
it
thoroughly
examines
crucial
within
non-photochemical,
photochemical,
such
as
UV
light-assisted
AOP,
catalyst-assisted
ozonation,
Fenton
systems,
electrochemical
technology.
The
primary
objective
furnish
broad
overview
techniques,
elucidating
effectiveness,
limitations,
applicability.
Following
this,
encapsulates
state-of-the-art
computational
simulations
pertaining
interactions
clays
other
adsorbents.
Lastly,
delves
into
column
dye,
elucidates
various
influencing
factors,
including
bed
height,
feed
concentration,
pollutant
feeding
or
flow
rate,
regeneration.
panoramic
aims
provide
valuable
insights
suitable
gaps,
applicability
containing
dye.
Energy Conversion and Management X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100547 - 100547
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
In
the
modern
era,
inaccessibility
of
safe
drinking
water
has
become
a
hot
issue.
this
regard,
industrial
chemicals
are
one
most
well
known
pollutants
that
disturb
quality
and
make
it
flabby
for
comsumption.
Amongst
these
pollutants,
methylene
blue
is
noxious,
persistent,
oncogenic,
as
posing
severe
risk
to
human
health
environmental
protection.
This
frequently
found
in
natural
reserviors,
which
turn
out
be
hazard
beings
other
organisms.
So,
necessary
introduce
efficient
eco-friendly
techniques
eliminating
organic
dyes
from
wastewater.
To
meet
goal,
photodegradation
been
reliable
approach
removal
dyes.
It
can
completely
mineralize
into
nontoxic
species
cost-effective
way.
article
helps
readers
who
interested
exploring
their
expertise
research
area.
our
study,
we
address
both
fundamental
principles
explore
application
polymer-supported
nanomaterials
pollutant
degradation.
Our
study
addressed
critical
parameters
like
irradiation
time,
oxidants,
scavengers,
pH,
catalyst
dosages,
importantly,
role
reactive
oxygen
degradation
provides
concise
overview
photocatalysis,
including
mechanisms,
reaction
schemes,
end
products
dye
also
discusses
future
outlook
consuming
on
an
scale.
Additionally,
categorizes
approaches
developing
photocatalytic