Catalysis Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187, P. 106852 - 106852
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
In
this
study,
La-doped
ZrO2/g-C3N4
nanocomposites
were
synthesized
and
remarkably,
0.8%
exhibited
an
outstanding
degradation
efficiency
of
87%
(k
=
11.301
×
10−3
min−1).
The
enhanced
photocatalytic
performance
is
due
to
the
synergistic
effects
lanthanum
g-C3N4,
which
promote
charge
separation
increase
number
active
sites.
A
built-in
electric
field
exists
according
density
difference
electrostatic
potential
results.
At
300
K,
nanocomposite
thermally,
energetically,
dynamically
stable.
Our
results
provide
valuable
insights
into
design
development
efficient
photocatalysts
for
removal
organic
contaminants
from
aqueous
environments.
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Extensive
anthropogenic
activity
has
led
to
the
accumulation
of
organic
and
inorganic
contaminants
in
diverse
ecosystems,
which
presents
significant
challenges
for
environment
its
inhabitants.
Utilizing
microalgae
as
a
bioremediation
tool
can
present
potential
solution
these
challenges.
Microalgae
have
gained
attention
promising
biotechnological
detoxifying
environmental
pollutants.
This
is
due
their
advantages,
such
rapid
growth
rate,
cost-effectiveness,
high
oil-rich
biomass
production,
ease
implementation.
Moreover,
microalgae-based
remediation
more
environmentally
sustainable
not
generating
additional
waste
sludge,
capturing
atmospheric
CO
2
,
being
efficient
nutrient
recycling
algal
production
biofuels
high-value-added
products
generation.
Hence,
achieve
sustainability's
three
main
pillars
(environmental,
economic,
social).
Microalgal
mediate
contaminated
wastewater
effectively
through
accumulation,
adsorption,
metabolism.
These
mechanisms
enable
reduce
concentration
heavy
metals
levels
that
are
considered
non-toxic.
However,
several
factors,
microalgal
strain,
cultivation
technique,
type
pollutants,
limit
understanding
removal
mechanism
efficiency.
Furthermore,
adopting
novel
technological
advancements
(e.g.,
nanotechnology)
may
serve
viable
approach
address
challenge
refractory
pollutants
process
sustainability.
Therefore,
this
review
discusses
ability
different
species
mitigate
persistent
industrial
effluents,
dyes,
pesticides,
pharmaceuticals.
Also,
paper
provided
insight
into
nanomaterials,
nanoparticles,
nanoparticle-based
biosensors
from
immobilization
on
nanomaterials
enhance
open
new
avenue
future
advancing
research
regarding
biodegradation
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
The
functionalization
of
textiles
through
grafting
modification
has
emerged
as
a
promising
approach,
offering
bright
future
for
the
textile
industry.
This
process
involves
covalent
attachment
functional
polymers
to
substrates,
imparting
desirable
properties
such
hydrophobicity,
antimicrobial
activity,
UV
resistance,
drug
delivery
capabilities,
flame
and
improved
dyeability.
Various
techniques,
including
chemical,
plasma-induced,
radiation-induced
grafting,
have
been
explored
achieve
these
modifications.
review
highlights
advancements
in
methods,
selecting
suitable
agents,
resulting
conferred
on
textiles.
discussion
also
addresses
environmental
economic
aspects
modification,
emphasizing
sustainable
practices
applications.
integration
into
manufacturing
processes
offers
significant
opportunities
developing
high-performance
with
tailored
functionalities,
meeting
evolving
demands
consumers
industries.
constant
evolution
adaptation
meet
keeps
our
industry
vibrant
engaging.
Journal of Fluorescence,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
Dye,
a
major
contaminant
from
the
textile,
paper,
and
pulp
industries,
is
serious
environmental
human
health
hazard.
Because
of
their
low
cost,
friendliness,
sustainability,
semiconductor
nanoparticles
are
among
most
effective
photocatalysts
for
detecting
dyes
in
wastewater.
Quantum
dots
(QDs),
particularly
Carbon
quantum
(CQDs),
have
received
lot
attention
due
to
unique
optical
electrical
properties,
making
them
excellent
applications
such
as
sensing
detection.
This
paper
describes
microwave-assisted
method
synthesising
CQDs
ambient
reaction
conditions,
providing
fast,
scalable,
passivation-free
alternative
traditional
methods.
The
were
characterised
using
SEM,
XRD,
FTIR,
UV–Vis
spectrophotometry,
photoluminescence,
which
confirmed
uniform
size
distribution
outstanding
characteristics.
had
detection
limits
0.413
ppm
cresol
red
0.847
purple,
indicating
great
sensitivity
selectivity
over
wide
pH
range.
These
findings
propose
new,
sustainable,
cost-effective
tackling
water
pollution
its
detrimental
effects
on
aquatic
ecosystems,
hence
increasing
use
QDs
restoration.
