Crystals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 1081 - 1081
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Novel
AB-Polybenzimidazole
(AB-PBI)/TiO2
nanocomposite
membranes
have
been
prepared
using
a
synthetic
green
chemistry
approach.
Modified
Eaton’s
reagent
(methansulfonic
acid/P2O5)
was
used
as
both
reaction
media
for
microwave-assisted
synthesis
of
AB-PBI
and
an
efficient
dispersant
partially
agglomerated
titanium
dioxide
powders.
Composite
80
µm
thickness
by
film
casting
approach
involving
subsequent
anti-solvent
inversion
in
order
to
obtain
porous
composite
possessing
high
sorption
capacity.
The
maximal
TiO2
filler
content
achieved
20
wt.%
nanoparticles
(NPs).
Titania
particles
were
synthesized
(using
different
Mentha
Spicata
(MS)
aqueous
extract)
hydrothermal
activation
(150
°C),
followed
thermal
treatment
at
400
°C.
various
methods
such
powder
X-ray
diffraction
Thermogravimetric
analyses,
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
Energy-dispersive
Electronic
paramagnetic
resonance,
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
Transmission
study
the
phase
surface
composition,
structure,
morphology,
behavior
membranes.
photocatalytic
ability
so-prepared
AB-Polybenzimidazole/bio-TiO2
studied
decolorization
Reactive
Black
5
(RB5)
model
azo
dye
pollutant
under
UV
light
illumination.
polymer
membrane
basic
form,
containing
particles,
obtained
with
40
mL
quantity
MS
extract,
exhibiting
highest
rate
(96%)
after
180
min
irradiation.
AB-Polybenzimidazole/TiO2
samples
powerful
antibacterial
effect
on
E.
coli
when
irradiated
light.
Catalysis Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
183, P. 106764 - 106764
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
This
review
focuses
on
recently
proposed
photocatalyst
designs
for
maximizing
the
efficiency
of
photogenerated
charge
carriers
to
improve
photocatalytic
performance
photocatalysts.
These
include
doping
with
metal
and
non-metal
ions,
surface
grafting,
noble
deposition,
dye
sensitization,
heterostructure
fabrication.
In
addition,
this
thoroughly
examines
all
prominent
parameters
that
can
influence
degradation
Furthermore,
summarizes
energy-band
structures
photocatalysts
are
suitable
both
O2
reduction
oxidation
H2O
molecules
generate
reactive
oxygen
species.
Lastly,
we
discuss
future
trends
in
development
environmental
applications.
Main Group Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1), P. 17 - 30
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Photocatalysis
using
semiconductor
metal
oxide
stands
out
as
a
highly
effective
and
efficient
method
for
eliminating
organic
pollutants
from
wastewater.
This
study
aims
to
assess
the
photocatalytic
capabilities
of
Mn
doped
ZnO
nanocomposites
in
degrading
methylene
blue
(MB)
dye
under
ultra-violet
light
exposure.
details
synthesis
photocatalysts
through
straightforward
one-step
sol-gel
method,
incorporating
varying
levels
Mn-doping
(0%,
2%
&
4%).
The
structural
optical
attributes
were
examined
techniques
such
powder
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FESEM),
transmission
(TEM),
energy
dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS)
UV-Vis
diffuse
reflectance
spectra.
analyses
verified
presence
hexagonal
wurtzite
crystal
structure
all
synthesized
samples,
exhibiting
high
degree
crystallinity.
In
addition,
an
investigation
into
impact
impurities
on
performance
catalysts
was
conducted
context
degradation.
experimental
findings
revealed
that
nanoparticles
produced
exhibited
significantly
superior
compared
pure
when
used
breaking
down
UV-light
proposes
these
could
serve
photocatalyst
treating
water
contaminated
with
certain
chemically
persistent
synthetic
dyes.
improved
nanostructures
ascribed
synergistic
increased
surface
area
nanosphere
enhanced
efficiency
charge
separation
resulting
optimized
doping.
A
potential
explanation
heightened
Mn-doped
is
proposed
tentatively.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(23), P. 7772 - 7772
Published: Nov. 25, 2023
This
work
adopted
a
green
synthesis
route
using
cashew
tree
gum
as
mediating
agent
to
obtain
Ni-doped
ZnO
nanoparticles
through
the
sol–gel
method.
Structural
analysis
confirmed
formation
of
hexagonal
wurtzite
phase
and
distortions
in
crystal
lattice
due
inclusion
Ni
cations,
which
increased
average
crystallite
size
from
61.9
nm
81.6
nm.
These
resulted
growth
point
defects
structure,
influenced
samples’
optical
properties,
causing
slight
reductions
band
gaps
significant
increases
Urbach
energy.
The
fitting
photoluminescence
spectra
an
increase
concentration
zinc
vacancy
(VZn)
monovacancies
(Vo)
Zn
cations
were
replaced
by
structure.
percentage
VZn
for
pure
compound
was
11%,
increasing
40%
47%
samples
doped
with
1%
3%
respectively.
In
contrast,
highest
VO
is
recorded
material
lowest
ions
concentration,
comprising
about
60%.
influence
dopant
also
reflected
photocatalytic
performance.
Among
tested,
Zn0.99Ni0.01O
presented
best
result
MB
degradation,
reaching
efficiency
98.4%.
Thus,
recovered
underwent
reuse
tests,
revealing
98.2%
dye
confirming
stability
photocatalyst.
Furthermore,
use
different
inhibitors
indicated
that
•OH
radicals
are
main
ones
involved
removing
pollutant.
valuable
because
it
presents
ecological
gum,
natural
polysaccharide
has
been
little
explored
literature.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(24), P. 10530 - 10537
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Cu
and
Ni
dual-doped
nano-ZnO
particles
immobilized
on
cellulose
nanofibrils
were
developed
for
boosting
the
photocatalytic
performance
towards
degradation
of
various
wastewater
pollutants
under
blue
light
irradiation.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 771 - 771
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Nano
metal
oxides
(NMOs),
with
their
unique
physico-chemical
properties
and
low
toxicity,
have
become
a
focus
of
research
in
heterogeneous
catalysis.
Their
distinct
characteristics,
which
can
be
tailored
based
on
size
structure,
make
them
highly
efficient
catalysts.
NMOs
the
potential
to
significantly
contribute
degradation
numerous
environmental
pollutants
through
photolytic
decomposition.
This
work
comprehensively
analyzes
synthesis,
catalytic
performance,
applications
photocatalytically
active
oxides,
specifically
titanium,
zinc,
copper,
iron,
silver,
tin,
tungsten
oxides.
The
primary
objective
is
demonstrate
how
effectiveness
photocatalytic
processes
enhanced
optimized
by
incorporating
metals,
non-metals,
metalloids
into
structure
forming
heterostructures.
Furthermore,
aim
understand
underlying
process
oxidation
thoroughly.
Photocatalysis,
promising
approach
advanced
processes,
has
garnered
significant
interest
these
fields.
Asian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(6), P. 1289 - 1293
Published: May 27, 2025
In
this
work,
the
co-precipitation
method
was
used
to
synthesize
nickel
nitrate-doped
zinc
oxide
(Ni:ZnO)
nanoparticles.
Zinc
(ZnO)
is
widely
known
for
its
optical,
electrical
and
catalytic
properties,
making
it
a
versatile
material
in
various
applications,
including
sensors,
catalysis
optoelectronic
devices.
The
incorporation
of
nitrate
into
ZnO
matrix
aims
enhance
structural
functional
properties
by
altering
defect
states,
band
gap
surface
morphology.
study,
Ni-doped
nanoparticles
were
prepared
using
as
precursor
dopant.
doping
concentration
varied
investigate
impact
on
structural,
optical
magnetic
synthesized
material.
employed,
followed
calcination
achieve
crystallization.
characterized
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
UV-Vis
spectroscopy.
results
revealed
that
significantly
affected
crystallite
size,
bandgap
energy
absorption
ZnO,
Ni:ZnO
promising
candidate
potential
applications
photocatalysis,
cyclic
voltammetery
provides
insights
electrochemical
optoelectronics.
International Journal of Phytoremediation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 9
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
photocatalytic
degradation
of
Procion
Red
MX-5B
(PRM)
using
ZnO
and
Ni-doped
catalysts
derived
from
okra
stalks
through
a
green
synthesis
method.
Various
parameters,
including
hydrogen
peroxide
concentration
(HPC),
catalyst
amount,
nickel
(Ni)
doping
initial
PRM
concentration,
pH,
are
systematically
studied
to
assess
their
impact
on
efficiency.
The
results
reveal
that
both
exhibit
promising
activity,
with
highest
efficiency
achieved
at
following
reaction
conditions:
6
mM
HPC,
40
mg
Ni(7%):ZnO
catalyst,
10
ppm
pH
=
6.
Under
these
conditions,
demonstrated
98.08%
compared
82.99%
for
catalyst.
highlights
potential
efficient
organic
pollutant
removal
provides
valuable
insights
into
factors
influencing
performance.