Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalysis
plays
a
crucial
role
in
tackling
environmental
challenges
by
efficiently
breaking
down
organic
pollutants
water.
This
study
highlights
the
significant
contribution
of
2D
materials
advancing
photocatalytic
technology
for
sustainable
remediation.
It
explores
various
aspects
processes,
including
important
performance
metrics
such
as
reaction
rate,
quantum
yield,
space
energy
consumption,
and
figure
merit.
The
main
focus
is
on
materials‐based
structures,
metal
oxide
supported
graphene
oxides,
MXene,
or
MoS
2
(referred
2D‐MO
NPs),
well
more
complex
nanocomposite
configurations
NCs).
Furthermore,
research
examines
interaction
between
compositional
operational
factors
that
influence
activity,
different
mechanisms
active
species.
Finally,
it
addresses
current
limitations
degradation
field
applications
discusses
prospects
this
technology.
Separation and Purification Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
329, С. 125225 - 125225
Опубликована: Сен. 28, 2023
Membrane
separation
and
photocatalytic
degradation
are
two
important
technologies
for
wastewater
purification.
However,
practical
applications
hindered
by
membrane
fouling
in
the
low
efficiency
of
photocatalysis.
A
promising
solution
lies
fusion
photocatalysis
technology,
capitalizing
on
their
respective
strengths
addressing
weaknesses.
This
comprehensive
review
endeavours
to
present
a
thorough
examination
recent
advancements
materials
reactors
treatment.
Key
facets
encompass
fundamentals
photodegradation,
contributions
different
light
bands
waste
removal,
various
fabrication
techniques
diverse
types
reactors,
optimization
operational
parameters.
Notably,
innovative
incorporation
emerging
photothermal
effect
into
technology
has
significantly
augmented
its
longevity
Furthermore,
insightful
commentary
will
be
provided
assess
progress
made
utilizing
this
cutting-edge
pollutant
removal.
Ultimately,
paper
conclude
summarizing
key
findings
challenges
associated
with
integration
these
processes.
The
implementation
advanced
potential
revolutionize
conventional
treatment,
offering
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
approach
large-scale
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
36(17)
Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2023
Abstract
The
emergence
of
nano
innovations
in
membrane
distillation
(MD)
has
garnered
increasing
scientific
interest.
This
enables
the
exploration
state‐of‐the‐art
nano‐enabled
MD
membranes
with
desirable
properties,
which
significantly
improve
efficiency
and
reliability
process
open
up
opportunities
for
achieving
a
sustainable
water‐energy‐environment
(WEE)
nexus.
comprehensive
review
provides
broad
coverage
in‐depth
analysis
recent
membranes,
focusing
on
their
role
such
as
strong
liquid‐repellence,
high
resistance
to
scaling,
fouling,
wetting,
well
efficient
self‐heating
self‐cleaning
functionalities.
developments
nano‐enhanced
photothermal‐catalytic
applications
water‐energy
co‐generation
within
single
system
are
also
discussed.
Furthermore,
bottlenecks
identified
that
impede
scale‐up
nanoenhanced
future
roadmap
is
proposed
commercialiation.
holistic
overview
expected
inspire
research
development
efforts
fully
harness
potential
achieve
integration
water,
energy,
environment.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(15), С. 19537 - 19550
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024
MXene,
a
recently
emerged
2D
material,
has
garnered
substantial
attention
for
myriad
of
applications.
Despite
the
growing
interest,
there
remains
noticeable
gap
in
exploring
MXene-based
membranes
simultaneous
achievement
photomodulated
oil/water
separation,
bacterial
resistance,
and
removal
pollutants
treatment
oily
wastewater.
In
this
work,
we
have
successfully
synthesized
novel
multifunctional
CuO@MXene-PAN
nanofibrous
membrane
(NFM)
featuring
unique
nanograin-like
structures.
Benefitting
from
these
structures,
resultant
shows
excellent
superwetting
properties,
significantly
enhancing
its
performance
separation.
addition,
membrane's
photothermal
property
boosts
permeance
by
40%
under
visible
light
illumination
within
30
min.
Furthermore,
decent
dye
efficiency
an
aqueous
solution,
e.g.,
Rhodamine
B
(RhB),
promoting
efficient
degradation
with
high
reusability
light.
Most
remarkably,
exhibits
superior
anti-biofouling
capability
consistently
resists
adhesion
microorganisms
such
as
cyanobacteria
over
14
day
period.
Thus,
combined
effect
responsivity,
photocatalytic
activity,
antibacterial
NFM
contributes
to
intricate
This
synergistic
combination
properties
could
be
appealing
strategy
broad
development
materials
prevent
fouling
during
actual
separation
performance.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
Abstract
Photothermal‐catalytic
(PTC)
process
is
a
promising
way
to
produce
freshwater
and
clean
hydrogen
by
integrating
solar‐driven
desalination
water
splitting.
However,
efficient
solar
spectrum
utilization
coupled
with
effective
mass
thermal
management
poses
key
challenges
in
developing
multifunctional
PTC
systems.
Here,
highly
stable
hydrogel
membrane
(CdS/MX‐HM)
that
incorporates
MXene
in‐situ
generated
CdS
as
the
materials
into
customized
vacuum
distillation
(VMD)
setup
demonstrated.
The
CdS/MXene
composites
utilize
full
spectrum,
contributing
photothermal
ability
serving
co‐catalyst
enhance
photocatalytic
performance,
which
are
effectively
integrated
system.
These
functional
immobilized
within
hydrophilic
PVA/chitosan
layer,
creates
supramolecular
network
provides
excellent
stability
protection
while
offering
an
interface
for
processes.
Supported
hydrophobic
PTFE
substrate,
system
enables
fast
gas
transfer
permeate,
completing
dual‐function
design.
Through
systematic
optimization
of
structure
operational
parameters,
PTC‐VMD
achieves
flux
1.63
kg
m
−
2
h
¹
production
rate
3099
µmol
−1
under
one
sun
irradiation,
demonstrating
its
potential
sustainable
solution
water‐energy
nexus
challenge.
MXenes
with
their
wide
range
of
tunability
and
good
surface
chemistry
provide
unique
distinctive
characteristics
offering
potential
employment
in
various
aspects
energy
management
applications.
These
high-performance
materials
have
attracted
considerable
attention
recent
decades
due
to
outstanding
characteristics.
In
the
literature,
most
work
is
related
specific
methods
for
preparation
MXenes.
this
Review,
we
present
a
detailed
discussion
on
synthesis
through
different
etching
routes
involving
acids,
such
as
hydrochloric
acid,
hydrofluoric
lithium
fluoride,
non-acidic
alkaline
solution,
electrochemical,
molten
salt
methods.
Furthermore,
concise
overview
structural,
optical,
electronic,
magnetic
properties
provided
corresponding
role
supporting
high
thermal,
chemical,
mechanical,
environmental,
electrochemical
stability.
Additionally,
maintaining
thermal
performance
photovoltaic
systems
(PV/T),
wearable
light
heaters,
solar
water
desalination,
batteries,
supercapacitors
also
briefly
discussed.
A
techno-economic
life
cycle
analysis
analyze
sustainability,
scalability,
commercialization
facilitate
comprehensive
array
systems.
Lastly,
technology
readiness
level
defined,
future
recommendations
are
further
utilization
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