Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 26 - 26
Published: Dec. 24, 2022
Titanium
dioxide
(TiO2),
one
of
the
most
frequently
used
materials
in
general,
has
emerged
as
an
excellent
photocatalytic
material
for
environmental
applications.
In
this
review,
principles
and
mechanisms
activity
TiO2
have
been
analyzed.
Structural
physical
specificities
nanoparticles,
such
morphology,
crystal
structure,
electronic
optical
properties,
considered
context
A
review
influence
several
factors,
type
dimensions
photocatalyst
particles,
pH
solution,
oxidants/electron
acceptors,
light
intensity
on
properties
TiO2,
provided.
Superhydrophilicity
intrinsic
property
surface
was
discussed
through
reconstruction
during
reversible
hydrophilic
changes.
Additionally,
attention
paid
to
improving
particles
aggregation
agglomeration.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Nanotechnology
(NT)
and
nanoparticles
(NPs)
have
left
a
huge
impact
on
every
field
of
science
today,
but
they
shown
tremendous
importance
in
the
fields
cosmetics
environmental
cleanup.
NPs
with
photocatalytic
effects
positive
responses
wastewater
treatment,
cosmetics,
biomedical
field.
The
chemically
synthesized
TiO2
(TiO2
NPs)
utilize
hazardous
chemicals
to
obtain
desired-shaped
TiO2.
So,
microbial-based
synthesis
has
gained
popularity
due
its
eco-friendly
nature,
biocompatibility,
etc.
Being
NPs,
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio
addition
their
degradation
nature.
In
present
review,
authors
emphasized
microbial
(algae,
bacterial,
fungi,
virus-mediated)
NPs.
Furthermore,
exhibited
food
sector,
automobile,
aerospace,
medical,
Materials Today Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100052 - 100052
Published: May 22, 2024
This
review
delves
into
the
underlying
principles,
advantages,
challenges,
and
recent
developments
in
photoelectrocatalysis
(PEC)
processes
for
wastewater
treatment
green
hydrogen
production.
PEC
is
an
emerging
technique
that
holds
great
promise
addressing
two
critical
challenges
simultaneously,
namely,
degradation
of
industrial
pollutants
generation
clean
energy
form
gas.
In
years,
many
studies
have
explored
use
photoanodes
to
harness
solar
treatment.
These
facilitate
breakdown
contaminants,
while
cathode
concurrently
produces
hydrogen.
The
enables
production
both
water
gas
from
wastewater.
dual
benefit
makes
it
attractive
avenue
sustainable
generation.
process
capitalizes
on
constructive
interaction
between
electrochemical
reactions
photocatalysis.
Solar
efficiently
converted
electron-hole
pairs,
which
play
a
pivotal
role
water-splitting
occurring
at
electrode
surfaces.
Achieving
best
performance
involves
scrutiny
various
parameters,
including
catalyst
loading,
pH,
light
intensity,
electrolyte
composition.
photoelectrocatalytic
system
shows
commendable
stability
durability
during
extended
operation,
reinforcing
its
practical
applicability.
provides
comprehensive
overview
process,
materials,
optimization
strategies,
driving
efficiency.
Considering
potential
benefits
costs
larger
scale
underscores
significance
environmental
concerns
energy-related
issues
concurrently.
Therefore,
promising
pathway
toward
energy,
bridging
gap
stewardship
technological
advancement.
Journal of Basic Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
64(2)
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
Abstract
The
current
investigation
focuses
on
synthesizing
copper
oxide
(CuO)‐titanium
(TiO
2
)‐chitosan‐farnesol
nanocomposites
with
potential
antibacterial,
antifungal,
and
anticancer
properties
against
Melanoma
cells
(melanoma
[SK‐MEL‐3]).
were
synthesized
using
the
standard
acetic
acid
method
subsequently
characterized
an
X‐ray
diffractometer,
scanning
electron
microscope,
transmission
microscopy,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy.
results
from
antibacterial
tests
Streptococcus
pneumoniae
Stapylococcus
aureus
demonstrated
significant
efficacy.
Additionally,
antifungal
studies
Candida
albicans
through
agar
diffusion
displayed
a
considerable
effect.
For
evaluating
activity,
various
assays
such
as
MTT
assay,
acridine
orange/ethidium
bromide
dual
staining
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
mitochondrial
membrane
(MMP)
analysis
conducted
SK‐MEL‐3
cells.
exhibited
ability
to
induce
ROS
generation,
decrease
MMP
levels,
trigger
apoptosis
in
Collectively,
findings
distinct
pattern
for
bimetallic
nanocomposites.
Furthermore,
these
also
(
p
<
0.05)
effects
when
tested
cell
line.
