Catalysts,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(12), С. 878 - 878
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Imidacloprid
(IMI),
a
widely
used
neonicotinoid
pesticide,
has
led
to
significant
water
contamination
due
excessive
use.
As
result,
there
is
an
urgent
need
for
effective
and
straightforward
methods
remove
IMI
residues
from
water.
Photocatalytic
technology,
integral
part
of
advanced
oxidation
processes,
particularly
promising
its
renewability,
high
catalytic
efficiency,
fast
degradation
ratio,
cost-effectiveness.
This
review
systematically
examines
recent
progress
in
the
photocatalytic
imidacloprid
aqueous
solutions
using
various
solid
catalysts.
It
provides
comparative
analysis
key
factors
affecting
performance,
such
as
catalyst
synthesis
methods,
reaction
times,
loading,
concentrations.
Among
catalysts
studied,
nano-ZnO
achieved
higher
rate
shorter
period
with
reduced
dosage,
reaching
approximately
95%
efficiency
within
one
hour.
Additionally,
this
explores
types
heterojunctions
formed
by
elucidates
mechanisms
involved
IMI.
In
conclusion,
offers
comprehensive
evaluation
removal
water,
serving
important
reference
developing
innovative
aimed
at
eliminating
organic
pollutants
aquatic
environments.
Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
effective
utilization
and
high‐value
bioproducts
from
agro‐wastes
make
sense
for
a
sustainable
circular
economy
agriculture.
article
discusses
the
promising
potential
of
utilizing
to
produce
bioproducts,
particularly
focusing
on
carbon
dots
(C‐dots)
derived
such
wastes.
These
C‐dots
exhibit
remarkable
fluorescence
properties
excellent
biocompatibility,
making
them
valuable
nanomaterials
various
applications.
dual
sources
these
C‐dots:
green
precursors
sourced
both
edible
non‐edible
plant‐based
materials,
chemical
involving
acid
non‐acid
reagents
are
highlighted.
This
diversity
in
precursor
materials
underscores
versatility
sustainability
C‐dot
production.
Importantly,
synthesis
fluorescent
achieved
quickly
directly
via
hydrothermal
carbonization,
microwave
technique,
thermal
pyrolysis
solvothermal
ultrasonic
process
review
concisely
intended
widespread
application
fields
ranging
bio‐imaging
optoelectronic
devices.
Furthermore,
challenges
associated
with
synthesizing
high‐quality
agro‐residues,
indicating
ongoing
research
efforts
this
area.
Likewise,
key
energy
specific
characteristics
like
optical,
photoluminestic,
photosimulated
electron
transfer,
catalytic,
mechanical,
carcinogenic
attributes
discussed.
Despite
characteristics,
applications
C‐dots,
including
their
use
light‐emitting
diodes,
supercapacitors,
photovoltaics
outlined.
highlights
multifaceted
nature
contribution
advancing
practices
agriculture
while
simultaneously
addressing
needs
sectors.
Overall,
importance
leveraging
development
innovative
environmentally
friendly
contributing
Critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences/CRC critical reviews in solid state and materials sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 62
