Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of an Ecofriendly C/TiO2 Composite to Efficiently Remove Reactive Black 5 (RB-5) Textile Dye from Aqueous Solutions
ACS Omega,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
The
textile
industry
is
known
for
its
high
water
consumption
and
production
of
toxic
effluents,
including
azo
dyes
such
as
Reactive
Black
5
(RB-5),
which
are
resistant
to
removal.
Adsorption
offers
a
promising,
cost-effective
solution,
particularly
with
value-added
composites
made
from
abundant
materials.
This
study
synthesized,
characterized,
applied
C/TiO2-based
composite
remove
RB-5
water.
XRD
analysis
only
confirmed
anatase
the
primary
support,
while
FTIR
detected
adsorbate
molecules
on
C/TiO2
surface,
marked
by
appearance
sulfone
group
band.
Raman
XPS
analyses
indicated
reduced
Sp2
carbon
content
lower
graphitization
after
adsorption,
probably
due
mechanical
stress.
Additionally,
nitrogen
physisorption
demonstrated
that
material
mesoporous,
surface
area
56.24
m2
g–1,
pore
diameter
9.41
nm.
exhibited
strong
affinity
anionic
species
like
RB-5,
especially
at
pH
values
below
point
zero
charge
(7.47).
Batch
studies
Avrami
kinetic
adsorption
rate
0.3023
min–1
(at
25
°C),
temperature
effects
followed
Arrhenius
model,
an
activation
energy
+41.10
kJ
mol–1.
Sips
isotherm
data
maximum
capacity
17.48
mg
g–1
55
°C.
Thermodynamic
entropically
controlled,
endothermic,
spontaneous
process
temperatures.
These
aspects
confirm
potential
eco-friendly
effective
removal
aqueous
solutions.
Язык: Английский
Addressing Challenges in Marine Ecosystems: Advanced Strategies for Wastewater Effluent Management and Contaminated Sediment Remediation
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 104638 - 104638
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Zeolite-Supported TiO2 for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance in Environmental Applications: A Review
Catalysts,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(2), С. 174 - 174
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
The
combination
of
TiO2
with
zeolites
has
emerged
as
a
transformative
strategy
to
enhance
photocatalytic
performance
for
environmental
applications.
zeolites’
regular
pore
structure,
high
surface
area,
and
adsorption
capacity
the
properties
allows
synergistic
effects,
significantly
improving
removal
organic
pollutants
hazardous
substances
from
water.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
TiO2–zeolite
composites,
focusing
on
their
synthesis,
structural
characteristics,
mechanisms.
Advances
in
characterization
material
computational
are
applied
explain
relationship
between
structure
catalytic
activity.
Environmental
applications
such
water
purification
renewable
energy
production
critically
evaluated,
highlighting
potential
addressing
pressing
global
challenges.
also
addresses
key
challenges,
including
stability,
scalability
synthesis
methods,
cost-effectiveness,
while
presenting
future
perspectives
development
application
composites
sustainable
catalysis.
Язык: Английский
Green Innovation: Multifunctional Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Quercus robur for Photocatalytic Performance, Environmental, and Antimicrobial Applications
Catalysts,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. 256 - 256
Опубликована: Март 7, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
green
synthesis
of
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
NPs)
using
leaf
extract
as
a
natural
reducing
agent,
evaluating
their
antimicrobial
and
photocatalytic
properties.
The
were
annealed
at
320
°C
500
°C,
effects
concentration
annealing
temperature
on
structural,
morphological,
electronic
properties
systematically
explored.
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
analysis
confirmed
hexagonal
wurtzite
structure
ZnO,
with
crystallite
size
defect
density
being
influenced
by
extract.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
revealed
formation
smaller,
spherical
particles,
increased
aggregation
observed
higher
concentrations.
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
identified
key
functional
groups,
such
hydroxyl
C–O
bonds,
metal–oxygen
vibrations.
UV–Vis
showed
reduction
in
band
gap
energy
an
increase
Urbach
increased.
activity
ZnO
NPs
was
evaluated
against
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
bacteria
well
Candida
albicans,
demonstrating
significant
antibacterial
efficacy.
Photocatalytic
degradation
studies
methylene
blue
dye
superior
efficiency
up
to
74%
for
samples,
particularly
°C.
research
highlights
potential
green-synthesized
wide
range
applications,
including
agents,
water
purification,
environmental
catalysis.
It
contributes
advancement
sustainable
nanotechnology,
offering
promising
solutions
both
technological
ecological
challenges.
Язык: Английский
Integrating Toxicology and Materials Science or Safer Metal-Based Products
Material Science Research India,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(1), С. 08 - 33
Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025
ABSTRACT:
The
surging
demand
for
metal-based
products
in
various
industries
has
highlighted
the
critical
need
ensuring
their
safety
and
minimizing
environmental
impact.
This
review
article
delves
into
how
collaboration
between
toxicology
materials
science
can
be
used
as
a
strategic
approach
to
improve
sustainability
of
products.
By
amalgamating
insights
from
toxicological
evaluations
advancements
science,
this
interdisciplinary
framework
aims
revolutionize
development
production
metal
goods.
Through
toxicology,
assessment
detrimental
effects
compounds
on
human
strength
environment
is
conducted,
providing
valuable
data
inform
research
innovation.
leveraging
integrated
approach,
manufacturers
optimize
material
selection,
manufacturing
processes,
product
design
create
safer
more
sustainable
that
meet
both
performance
requirements
standards.
Continuous
knowledge
sharing
toxicologists
scientists
hold
key
driving
ongoing
innovation
advancing
next-generation
prioritize
health
well-being.
KEYWORDS:
Environmental
impact;
Human
health;
Innovation;
Integration;
Materials
science;
Metal-based
products;
Safety;
Sustainability;
Toxicology
Язык: Английский
Adsorption and Photo(electro)catalysis for Micropollutant Degradation at the Outlet of Wastewater Treatment Plants: Bibliometric Analysis and Challenges to Implementation
Processes,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(6), С. 1759 - 1759
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2025
Micropollutants
(MPs),
which
include
both
natural
and
manmade
substances,
are
becoming
more
prevalent
in
aquatic
habitats
as
a
result
of
the
insufficient
removal
these
compounds
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs).
Advanced
remediation
techniques
required
due
to
their
persistence
potential
ecotoxicological
hazards.
Although
adsorption
photo(electro)catalysis
exhibit
laboratory-scale
investigations,
effects
use
actual
WWTP
systems
still
poorly
understood.
However,
before
large-scale
application
can
be
implemented,
number
issues
need
resolved,
including
material
limitations,
reactor
design
optimization,
complexities.
This
study
critically
evaluates
wastewater,
well
recent
advancements
photo(electro)catalytic
for
micropollutants.
We
also
explore
particular
difficulties
strategies
involved
wastewater.
Emerging
trends
such
nanocomposites,
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
heterojunctions,
single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
highlighted
by
bibliometric
analysis.
evaluate
MPs’
ecological
environments
incorporation
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
process
optimization.
A
strategy
transferring
nanotechnologies
from
research
implementation
is
presented
this
paper.
In
strategy,
proposed
based
on
conditions,
focusing
development
adsorbents
catalysts,
synergy
between
catalysis,
life
cycle
analysis,
cost–benefit
studies.
Язык: Английский