Research on Engineering Structures and Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
article
explores
the
use
of
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
as
material
enhancers
in
construction
and
their
advantages.
It
emphasizes
ongoing
research
to
gather
accurate
data
on
CNT-enhanced
properties
role
creating
more
efficient
stronger
building
materials.
The
various
methods
obtaining
incorporating
CNTs
into
materials,
including
chemical
vapor
deposition
electric
arc
synthesis,
are
discussed.
A
comparative
analysis
materials
with
without
is
presented
examine
characteristics.
also
discusses
future
prospects
for
industries.
study
aims
investigate
experimental
CNTs,
properties,
introduction
methodology
involves
studying
literature
sources,
analyzing
results,
examining
structural,
mechanical,
electronic
CNTs.
Analytical
based
scientific
articles
publications
related
were
used
ensure
article's
reliability,
validity,
completeness,
objectivity.
highlights
CNTs'
potential
construction,
owing
unique
mechanical
such
high
strength,
stiffness,
corrosion
resistance.
Specific
studies
demonstrating
increase
strength
concrete
other
provided,
indicating
promising
application
projects.
However,
technical
challenges
must
be
addressed,
appropriate
standards
regulations
should
developed
before
practical
implementation.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 11, 2025
Introduction
Triclosan
is
a
common
antibacterial
drug
identified
as
major
contaminant
in
South
African
waters,
notably
Gauteng
and
KwaZulu
Natal
provinces.
This
comes
from
personal
care
products
pharmaceuticals.
It
has
been
frequently
detected
local
streams
wastewater
treatment
plants,
posing
threat
to
aquatic
ecosystems
human
health.
Studies
have
emphasised
the
necessity
of
addressing
presence
triclosan
water
bodies
lessen
its
harmful
impacts
on
environment.
Methods
In
this
study,
NaAlg/MnS
x
bio-nanocomposite
hydrogel
beads
incorporated
with
different
amounts
MnS
NPs
(0.02–0.2
g)
were
synthesised
via
ionic
gelation
method
employed
an
adsorbent
for
removal
aqueous
solutions.
The
surface
charge,
morphology,
thermal
stability,
crystallinity,
functional
groups
characterised
by
SEM
equipped
EDX,
TEM,
Thermogravimetric
analysis,
FTIR,
XRD,
zeta
sizer
(mV).
Results
discussions
experimental
results
demonstrated
that
incorporating
0.02–0.2
g
hydrogels
led
enhanced
mechanical
structure,
porosity,
swelling
ability
adsorption
compared
pristine
NaAlg
hydrogel.
response
methodology
was
used
optimise
parameters
affecting
batch
onto
adsorbent.
Basic
pH
conditions
suitable
removing
solutions
hydrogen
bonding
carboxyl
beads.
pseudo-second
order,
Freundlich,
Sips
models
better
explained
kinetics
equilibrium
isotherm
data.
maximum
capacity
estimated
using
Langmuir
model
132
mg/g.
thermodynamic
(enthalpy
(∆H)
entropy
(∆S))
found
be
44.042
kJ/mol
207.018
J/Kmol,
respectively,
which
means
reaction
endothermic
increases
randomisation
at
solid/liquid
interface.
Gibbs
free
energy
(∆G)
negative
throughout
studied
temperature
range,
indicating
process
spontaneously
energetically
favoured.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 7794 - 7794
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
The
depletion
of
fossil
fuels
in
the
current
world
has
been
a
major
concern
due
to
their
role
as
primary
source
energy
for
many
countries.
As
non-renewable
sources
continue
deplete,
there
is
need
more
research
and
initiatives
reduce
reliance
on
these
explore
better
alternatives,
such
renewable
energy.
Hydrogen
one
most
intriguing
producing
power
from
fuel
cells
heat
engines
without
releasing
carbon
dioxide
or
other
pollutants.
production
hydrogen
via
electrolysis
water
using
sources,
solar
energy,
possible
uses
solid
oxide
(SOECs).
SOECs
can
be
classified
either
oxygen-ion
conducting
proton-conducting,
depending
electrolyte
materials
used.
This
article
aims
highlight
broad
important
aspects
hybrid
SOEC-based
hydrogen-generating
technology,
which
utilizes
mixed-ion
conductor
capable
transporting
both
oxygen
ions
protons
simultaneously.
In
addition
providing
useful
information
technological
efficiency
SOEC,
this
review
make
efficient
than
any
system.
Green
carbon-based
materials
(GCM),
i.e.
carbon
produced
using
renewable
biomass
or
recycled
wastes,
ought
to
be
used
in
order
processes
become
sustainable
and
neutral.
Carbon
nanomaterials,
like
for
example
dots
nanobichar
families,
materials,
activated
biochar
substances,
are
with
great
potential
different
technology
applications.
In
this
review,
the
following
four
applications
were
selected,
works
published
last
two
years
(since
2022)
critically
reviewed:
agriculture;
water
treatment;
energy
management;
and,
dioxide
reduction
sequestration.
GCM
improved
performance
of
technological
under
revision
play
an
important
role
sustainability
processes,
contributing
mitigation
climate
change,
namely
by
reducing
emission
increase
sequestration
CO2eq..
Journal of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(6)
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Activated
carbon
is
produced
from
Burmese
grapes
using
NaOH
as
the
activator
under
microwave
irradiation.
Through
scanning
electron
microscopy,
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
X-ray
diffraction
analysis,
and
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller
analysis
methods,
activated
material
found
to
have
a
rough
uneven
surface
with
formation
of
pores,
an
amorphous
structure,
possesses
hydroxy,
C–H,
carbonyl,
alkene,
ether
functional
groups.
The
area
(478.5
m
2
g
−1
)
pore
size
(about
3.4
nm)
are
calculated
adsorption
N
equation.
mechanism
evaluated
follows
pseudo-first-order
kinetic
model
(large
single
adsorption)
Langmuir
isotherm
(physical
interaction).
factors
affecting
ciprofloxacin
derived
also
optimized
by
response
method
based
on
influencing
including
contact
time,
solution
pH,
antibiotic
concentration,
dosage.
optimal
parameters
follows:
pH
=
6.26,
concentration
58.9
mg
L
,
content
0.15
time
54
min.
Under
conditions,
capacity
predicted
191.33
efficiency
41.35%.
Physical Sciences Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 3347 - 3368
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
Pollutants
in
water
bodies
is
a
major
threat,
which
affects
both
flora
and
fauna,
including
humans.
The
environmental
impact
on
pollutants
due
to
increase
industrialization
growing
populations
has
been
increasing
every
year.
efficient
removal
of
from
aqueous
solutions
significant
challenge
remediation.
In
recent
years,
the
application
nanomaterials
emerged
as
promising
strategy
address
this
issue.
Of
these
nanomaterials,
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs),
nanofibers
(CNFs),
nano-gels
have
attracted
considerable
attention
their
unique
properties
versatile
functionalities.
review,
we
discussed
about
advances
CNTs,
CNFs,
nanogels
eliminating
solution.
CNTs
possess
notable
aspect
ratio
demonstrate
outstanding
mechanical
strength,
enabling
them
effectively
adsorb
wide
range
contaminants
heavy
metals,
organic
compounds,
gases,
CNFs
improved
adsorption
catalytic
characteristics.
These
entities
exhibit
efficacy
elimination
aquatic
ecosystems
atmospheric
currents,
hence
aiding
restoration
polluted
settings,
nano-gels,
are
composed
cross-linked
polymers
arranged
three
dimensions,
offer
flexible
framework
for
encapsulation
precise
delivery
substances.
Functionalized
provide
targeted
particular
contaminants,
providing
customised
approaches
management
mitigation
pollution.
utilisation
holds
promise
advancement
treatment
technologies,
necessitating
enhancement
practical
applications.
