Crystals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 229 - 229
Published: Jan. 28, 2023
In
this
study,
laser-assisted
chemical
bath
synthesis
(LACBS)
was
used
to
prepare
pure
and
Ag-doped
ZnO
submicron
structures
using
a
simplified
hydrothermal
approach
that
did
not
require
catalyst.
The
photocatalytic
degradation
of
Methylene
Blue
investigated
under
blue
laser
irradiation
(λ
=
444.5
nm
I
8000
lx).
doping
concentration
varied
(2%,
4%,
6%,
8%,
tando
10%)
prepared
by
LACBS
continuous
(P
7
W,
λ
nm)
for
the
first
time.
XRD,
FE-SEM,
EDX,
UV-Vis
characteristics
samples
produced
LACBS.
ZnO:
Ag(10%)
flowers
are
essential
in
rapid
photodegradation
irradiation.
high
surface
area
catalytic
activity
Ag-decorated
attributed
improved
activity.
Using
UV-visible
spectroscopy,
efficiency
determined
from
absorption
spectra.
separation
photo-generated
electron-hole
pairs
facilitated,
edge
hybrid
shifted
into
visible
spectrum
region
due
combination
Ag
plasmonic
effect
imperfections
ZnO.
Effective
light
achieved
via
band-edge
tuning,
which
increased
ZnO:Ag
structures’
ability
degrade
dyes.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 101108 - 101108
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
Silver
nanoparticles
are
an
important
innovation
in
nanotechnology,
due
to
their
high
stability
and
low
chemical
reactivity
comparison
other
metals.
have
received
much
attention
biological
application
because
of
unique
physicochemical
properties.
A
number
methods
applied
synthesize
silver
such
as
physical
chemical.
These
commonly
synthesized
using
toxic
chemicals
reducing
agents.
However,
the
last
few
decades,
several
efforts
were
made
develop
green
synthesis
avoid
use
hazardous
materials.
In
present
review
we
describe
bacteria,
fungi
plants,
role
plant
metabolites
process.
Several
biomolecules
included
extract,
flavonoids,
terpenoids,
alkaloids,
phenolic
compounds,
vitamins,
function
capping
agents
during
biosynthesis
The
prospective
uses
biosynthesized
AgNPs
different
fields,
including
antifungal,
antibacterial,
antiviral,
agronomic,
attracted
researchers.
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 100420 - 100420
Published: April 12, 2024
Chlorinated
organic
pollutants
constitute
a
significant
category
of
persistent
due
to
their
widespread
presence
in
the
environment,
which
is
primarily
attributed
expansion
agricultural
and
industrial
activities.
These
are
characterized
by
persistence,
potent
toxicity,
capability
for
long-range
dispersion,
emphasizing
importance
eradication
mitigate
environmental
pollution.
While
conventional
methods
removing
chlorinated
encompass
advanced
oxidation,
catalytic
bioremediation,
utilization
biochar
has
emerged
as
prominent
green
efficacious
method
recent
years.
Here
we
review
biochar's
role
remediating
typical
organics,
including
polychlorinated
biphenyls
(PCBs),
triclosan
(TCS),
trichloroethene
(TCE),
tetrachloroethylene
(PCE),
organochlorine
pesticides
(OCPs),
chlorobenzenes
(CBs).
We
focus
on
impact
material
properties
adsorption
mechanisms
organics.
This
highlights
use
sustainable
eco-friendly
pollutants,
especially
when
combined
with
biological
or
chemical
strategies.
Biochar
facilitates
electron
transfer
efficiency
between
microorganisms,
promoting
growth
dechlorinating
bacteria
mitigating
toxicity
organics
through
adsorption.
Furthermore,
can
activate
processes
such
oxidation
nano
zero-valent
iron,
generating
free
radicals
decompose
compounds.
observe
broader
application
bioprocesses
treating
soil,
reducing
impacts.
Conversely,
water-based
integrating
proved
more
effective,
leading
superior
purification
results.
contributes
theoretical
practical
pollutants.
Water,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(19), P. 3163 - 3163
Published: Oct. 8, 2022
The
textile
industry
generated
a
series
of
synthetic
dyestuffs
that
threatened
environmental
protection.
Azo
dyes,
widely
utilized
in
textile,
paper,
fruit,
leathers,
cosmeceuticals
and
pharmaceutical
fields,
account
for
most
the
made.
Since
they
have
colour
fastness
properties,
stability,
susceptibility
to
oxidation,
existing
effluent
treatment
methods
cannot
entirely
strip
different
dyes
from
effluents.
Under
certain
factors,
bacteria
decolourize
degrade
dyes.
process
is
cheap,
environmentally
safe,
can
be
used
on
various
However,
plant
wastewater
produce
many
polluting
chemicals
Environmental
legislation
increasingly
being
enacted
regulate
mainly
azo-based
environment.
potential
microbes
decolourization
metabolizing
them
long-known
knowledge.
toxic
components
challenge
threat
all
living
forms
life.
Though
both
natural
are
colourization
textiles,
only
ones
challenging
decolourize.
Microbial-based
bioremediation
has
been
studied
reviewed
primarily
accelerate
dye
degradation.
piece
literature
revealed
majority
these
removal
belong
white-rot
fungi,
consortium
anaerobic
bacteria.
In
addition
this,
there
several
(genetically
engineered
microorganisms)
GEMs
remediate
efficiently.
Here
current
review,
authors
tried
bridge
gap
dyestuff.
Moreover,
also
provide
latest
trend
this
field.
This
study
will
surely
benefit
industries
researchers
related
by
maintaining
eco-friendly
approaches.
Water,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 2537 - 2537
Published: Aug. 18, 2022
Water
is
the
founding
fundamental
of
life
and
hence
a
basic
need
life.
However,
due
to
ever-rising
population,
industrialization
has
emerged
as
global
issue.
This
problem
notably
escalated
in
developing
countries.
Their
citizens
face
problems
such
floods,
drought,
poor
water
quality.
Due
quality
sanitation
problems,
most
health
issues
are
caused
by
water-borne
infections.
In
countries,
untreated
wastewater
released
into
bodies
or
ground,
thereby
polluting
natural
resources.
lack
sufficient
infrastructure,
planning,
funding,
technologies
overcome
these
problems.
Additionally,
urbanization
megacities
countries
highly
accelerated,
but
it
disproportionate
required
resources
for
treating
wastewater.
this
biological
oxygen
demand
(BOD):
chemical
(COD)
ratio
increasing
exponentially
compared
developed
ones.
Spreading
awareness,
education
supporting
relevant
research,
making
stringent
rules
industries
can
alone
solve
