Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
281, P. 116608 - 116608
Published: June 19, 2024
Water
pollution
caused
by
heavy
metals
is
a
major
environmental
problem,
threatening
water
production,
food
safety,
and
human
health.
Cadmium
(Cd)
particularly
serious
because
of
food-chain
biomagnification
at
toxic
concentrations.
Modified
biochar
promising
for
metal
removal;
however,
efficient
adsorbents
Cd
removal
are
lacking.
In
the
present
study,
novel
adsorbent,
silica
gel-modified
(SGB),
was
prepared
applied
to
treat
sewage
polluted
Cd.
Through
batch
adsorption
experiments,
it
known
that
SGB
possessed
outstanding
ability
recycleability.
Furthermore,
behavior
mechanisms
were
analyzed
application
kinetic
isotherm
models.
The
maximum
Cd2+
capacity
38.08
mg
g−1,
after
five
recycling
processes,
rate
still
86.89
%.
When
pH
solution
7.0,
showed
strongest
(29.06
g−1).
competitive
ions
existed,
also
had
high
efficiency,
although
effect
Pb2+
greater
than
those
Cu2+
Zn2+,
indicating
applicable
complex
water.
Additionally,
main
electrostatic
interactions,
π-π
complexation,
co-precipitation.
These
results
can
effectively
Cd-contaminated
wastewater
as
new
adsorbent.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(13), P. 8769 - 8778
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
employed
various
experimental
techniques
to
produce
graphene
oxide
(GO)
under
different
conditions,
such
as
the
inclusion
or
exclusion
of
NaNO
3
,
and
reduced
(RGO)
with
without
catalyst
CaCl
2
.
Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2023, P. 1 - 11
Published: March 11, 2023
Methylene
blue
(MB)
is
a
most
commonly
used
synthetic
dye
in
the
textile
industry.
It
an
extremely
carcinogenic
phenothiazine
derivative
and
therefore
needs
to
be
removed
from
water
bodies.
In
present
study,
single-step
hydrothermal
novel
synthesis
of
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
extracted
biomass
chicken
feathers
has
been
performed,
synthesized
CQDs
were
applied
remove
MB
aqueous
samples.
A
number
techniques
such
as
ultraviolet-visible
(UV-Vis)
spectroscopy,
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
energy-dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
characterize
samples
for
conformity
purposes.
SEM
XRD
analysis
showed
that
are
highly
crystalline
have
spherical
structures
with
average
particle
diameter
35
nm.
presence
0.2
g
CQDs,
degraded
drastically
under
sunlight.
The
rate
degradation
was
studied
by
determining
absorbance
sample
time
relevant
untreated
sample.
%
achieved
during
first
60
min
approximately
92%
which
increased
minimally
value
only
95%
after
100
time.
ease
at
low
cost
contributes
hugely
their
utilizations
efficient
photocatalyst
pollutants.
opted
approach
synthesize
cost-effective
eco-friendly
demonstrates
excellent
potential
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 101267 - 101267
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Uncontrolled
release
of
several
dangerous
pollutants
had
negatively
impacted
the
environment
causing
water
pollution
and
retarded
plant
growth.
Recently,
nanoferrites
utilized
as
photocatalyst
to
eliminate
pollutants.
The
benefits
hybrid
have
significantly
improved
separating
charge
transfer
capabilities.
In
present
investigation
novel
bismuth
magnesium
ferrites
(BMF
-
BiMgFe2O4)
are
synthesized
via
conventional
solution
combustion
method
using
green
chemical
approach.
particles
confirmed
by
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),Energy
disperse
analysis
(EDX),
UV-DRS
(UV
diffuse
reflectance
spectroscopy).
observed
crystalline
size
for
nanoparticles
approach
is
25.15
nm
18.55
respectively.
Analyzed
band
gap
2.89
eV
1.98
that
employing
technique.
outcomes
obtained
from
studies
verified
with
capable
applications
in
photocatalytic
degradation.
application
BiMgFe2O4
catalyst
decolourisation
acid
red
88
(AR-88)
dyes
under
visible
irradiation
at
room
temperature
exhibits
superior
activity
74.22%
85.27%
120
minutes
It's
significant
environmental
impact
whole
procedure
has
been
assessed
regard
development
gram
plants
utilizing
treated
wastewater
exhibiting
effective
overall
feasibility
research
presented
here
provides
opportunity
apply
chemically
BMF
acts
practical
related
treatment
other
daily
life.
Using
degraded
yields
productive
Luminescence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
construction
of
SnO
2
nanoparticles
(NPs),
specifically
Te‐doped
NPs,
using
a
simple
and
economical
co‐precipitation
technique
has
been
thoroughly
described
in
this
work.
NH
3
served
as
the
reducing
agent
procedure,
whilst
polyethylene
glycol
capping
agent.
primary
goals
our
work
were
to
investigate
physicochemical
properties
synthesized
NPs
assess
their
potential
use
antibacterial
agents
photocatalysts.
Scanning
electron
microscopy–energy
dispersive
X‐ray,
ultraviolet
light,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
X‐ray
diffraction
(XRD),
other
analytical
techniques
used
analyze
NPs.
Based
on
full
width
at
half
maximum
most
noticeable
peaks
XRD
spectrum,
Debye–Scherrer
equation
was
calculate
crystallite
sizes,
which
indicated
presence
single
tetragonal
phase.
Particularly
noteworthy
exceptional
photocatalytic
activity
graphene‐assisted
achieving
an
impressive
decomposition
efficiency
up
98%
photo‐oxidation
methylene
blue.
Furthermore,
investigation
delved
into
attributes
against
Escherichia
coli
Staphylococcus
aureus
,
demonstrating
inhibitory
effects
both
bacteria
strains.
This
suggests
applications
for
these
various
environmental
medical
contexts.
Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(3), P. 930 - 943
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Abstract
In
this
study,
aqueous
Cystoseira
crinite
extract
was
used
to
successfully
biosynthesize
ZnO
and
C-doped
samples.
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM),
energy
dispersive
(EDX),
FTIR,
UV–vis
techniques
were
characterize
the
biosynthesized
XRD
technique
confirmed
crystalline
structure
of
ZnO.
EDX
formation
SEM
analysis
revealed
spherical
shape
samples
with
agglomeration.
FTIR
spectra
showed
that
phenolic
compounds
protein
molecules
are
present
in
extract.
The
photocatalytic
activity
prepared
photocatalysts
investigated
using
crystal
violet
(CV)
as
a
model
cationic
dyes
methyl
orange
(MO)
anionic
dyes.
5%C-doped
calcined
at
500
°C
an
optimum
efficiency
92.7%
87.8%
for
CV
MO
dyes,
respectively.
improved
could
be
attributed
narrower
optical
band
gap
C
doped
than
pure
follows
first-order
kinetics
high
correlation
coefficient
values.
Graphical
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(7), P. 3104 - 3113
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
A
novel
multifunctional
nanoplatform
(UCNP@MnO2
NPs)
is
proposed
by
combining
the
upconversion
luminescence
with
glutathione
(GSH)-responsive
performance
of
mesoporous
MnO2.
The
active
core–shell
nanoparticles
(UCNPs)
were
prepared
high-temperature
pyrolysis
and
seed
epitaxial
growth
methods.
Subsequently,
UCNPs
modified
further
coated
a
MnO2
shell.
Moreover,
UCNP@MnO2
NPs
supported
various
forms
structural
characterization
As
an
effective
photoluminescence
nanoplatform,
relying
on
fluorescence
UCNP,
shell
was
designed
as
quencher
served
GSH/H2O2
recognizer.
results
indicate
that
NP
has
excellent
quenching
recovery
performance.
Additionally,
conducive
to
drug
loading
release
nanocarrier
for
delivery.
result,
demonstrated
satisfying
drug-loading
efficiency
(ca.
55.98%)
GSH-responsive
controlled
release.
cumulatively
released
up
ca.
56.49%
at
GSH
concentrations
10
mM
within
24
h.
Furthermore,
exhibited
degradation
Overall,
this
study
suggests
smart
delivery,
which
offers
unique
insights
guidance
fluorometric
imaging,
sensing,
treatment.