Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(7), P. 1463 - 1463
Published: March 26, 2025
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
the
fabrication
methods
for
Ti3C2Tx
MXene-based
hybrid
photocatalysts
and
evaluates
their
role
in
degrading
organic
dye
pollutants.
MXene
has
emerged
as
a
promising
material
due
to
its
high
metallic
conductivity,
excellent
hydrophilicity,
strong
molecular
adsorption,
efficient
charge
transfer.
These
properties
facilitate
faster
separation
minimize
electron–hole
recombination,
leading
exceptional
photodegradation
performance,
long-term
stability,
significant
attention
degradation
applications.
significantly
improve
efficiency,
evidenced
by
higher
percentage
reduced
time
compared
conventional
semiconducting
materials.
also
highlights
computational
techniques
employed
assess
enhance
performance
degradation.
It
identifies
challenges
associated
with
photocatalyst
research
proposes
potential
solutions,
outlining
future
directions
address
these
obstacles
effectively.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 67 - 67
Published: Jan. 27, 2024
The
integration
of
nanomaterials
into
sensor
technologies
not
only
poses
challenges
but
also
opens
up
promising
prospects
for
future
research.
These
include
assessing
the
toxicity
nanomaterials,
scalability
issues,
and
seamless
these
materials
existing
infrastructures.
Future
development
opportunities
lie
in
creating
multifunctional
nanocomposites
environmentally
friendly
nanomaterials.
Crucial
to
this
process
is
collaboration
between
universities,
industry,
regulatory
authorities
establish
standardization
evolving
field.
Our
perspective
favours
using
screen-printed
sensors
that
employ
with
high
electrochemical
conductivity.
This
approach
offers
cost-effective
production
methods
allows
customizable
designs.
Furthermore,
incorporating
hybrids
based
on
carbon-based
functionalized
Mxene
significantly
enhances
performance.
conductivity
are
portable,
rapid,
well-suited
on-site
environmental
monitoring,
seamlessly
aligning
Internet
Things
(IoT)
platforms
developing
intelligent
systems.
Simultaneously,
advances
technology
actively
working
elevate
sensitivity
through
integrating
nanotechnology,
miniaturization,
innovative
electrode
comprehensive
aims
unlock
full
potential
technologies,
catering
diverse
applications
ranging
from
healthcare
monitoring.
review
summarise
latest
trends
hybrid
nanomaterial-based
sensors,
explicitly
focusing
their
application
detecting
contaminants.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(39), P. 51064 - 51097
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Water
is
an
indispensable
resource
for
human
activity
and
the
environment.
Industrial
activities
generate
vast
quantities
of
wastewater
that
may
be
heavily
polluted
or
contain
toxic
contaminants,
posing
environmental
public
health
challenges.
Different
industries
with
widely
varying
characteristics,
such
as
quantity
generated,
concentration,
pollutant
type.
It
essential
to
understand
these
characteristics
select
available
treatment
techniques
implementation
in
facilities
promote
sustainable
water
usage.
This
review
article
provides
overview
wastewaters
generated
by
various
commonly
applied
techniques.
The
advantages,
disadvantages
physical,
chemical,
biological
methods
are
presented.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 3078 - 3078
Published: June 22, 2024
Spent
coffee
grounds
(SCGs)
have
great
potential
as
a
useful,
value-added
biological
material.
In
this
context,
activated
carbon
(AC)
was
prepared
from
SCGs
by
an
activation
process
using
H3PO4
at
600
°C
in
the
air
and
used
adsorbent
for
azo
dye
AO7,
model
molecule
colorants
found
textile
industry
effluents.
X-ray
diffraction,
SEM
BET
revealed
that
AC
predominantly
amorphous,
consisting
of
powder
20–100
µm
particles
with
mesopores
averaging
5.5
nm
pore
size.
Adsorption
kinetics
followed
pseudo-second-order
law,
while
Langmuir
best
fitted
experimental
isotherm
data
(maximum
capacity
119.5
mg
AO7
per
g).
The
thermodynamic
parameters
adsorption
endothermic
spontaneous.
All
characterizations
indicated
occurred
physisorption
via
mainly
π–π
interactions.
removal
efficiency
optimized
means
Box–Behnken
design
response
surface
methodology
98%
initial
concentration
20
mg·L−1
pH
7.5
dose
0.285
g·L−1
contact
time
40
min.
These
results
clearly
show
can
be
useful
material
efficiently
removing
organic
matter
aqueous
solutions.
ACS ES&T Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Increasing
water
scarcity
has
made
nontraditional
reuse
a
critical
strategy
for
enhancing
supply
in
the
United
States.
This
study
investigated
public
perceptions
of
reuse,
particularly
oil
and
gas–oil
gas
produced
New
Mexico,
using
valid
responses
from
657
statewide
survey
participants.
Results
showed
substantial
support
(up
to
68.5%)
reusing
various
sources,
including
water.
Awareness
gaps
were
identified,
among
younger
individuals,
those
with
lower
educational
attainment,
residents
less
drought
severe
counties.
Statistical
analysis
revealed
significantly
greater
(>74%)
severely
drought-stricken
counties
an
average
severity
coverage
index
(DSCI)
>300
compared
milder
conditions
(>62.1%,
DSCI
<
200),
highlighting
influence
direct
experience
on
attitudes.
Increased
awareness
correlated
stronger
initiatives,
need
targeted
education
outreach
efforts.
Concerns
about
safety
emphasized
importance
transparent
communication
treatment
processes,
monitoring,
regulatory
oversight
ensure
safe
reuse.
These
findings
offer
valuable
guidance
policymakers
develop
effective
strategies
bolster
sustainable
management
practices.
