Preparation and modification methods of defective titanium dioxide-based nanoparticles for photocatalytic wastewater treatment—a comprehensive review

A Haruna, FK Chong, YC Ho, ZMA Merican - Environmental Science and …, 2022 - Springer
The rapid population growth and industrial expansion worldwide have created serious water
contamination concerns. To curb the pollution issue, it has become imperative to use a …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative study of ZnO thin films doped with transition metals (Cu and Co) for methylene blue photodegradation under visible irradiation

W Vallejo, A Cantillo, B Salazar, C Diaz-Uribe… - Catalysts, 2020 - mdpi.com
We synthesized and characterized both Co-doped ZnO (ZnO: Co) and Cu-doped ZnO (ZnO:
Cu) thin films. The catalysts' synthesis was carried out by the sol–gel method while the …

UV light assisted photocatalytic degradation of textile waste water by Mg0. 8-xZnxFe2O4 synthesized by combustion method and in-vitro antimicrobial activities

TC Bessy, MR Bindhu, J Johnson, SM Chen… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract In this paper, Magnesium Zinc Ferrite (MZF) nanoparticles (Mg 0.8-x Zn x Fe 2 O 4,
where x= 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6) are successfully fabricated by combustion process. The prepared …

Ag/TiO2 photocatalyst immobilized onto modified natural fibers for photodegradation of anthracene

FCSMR Lopes, C Maria da Graça, P Bargiela… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study reports the application of immobilized Ag/TiO 2 onto coconut and sisal fibers to
anthracene degradation via the UV–vis radiation. The fibers were previously treated with hot …

[HTML][HTML] The state-of-the-art development of biochar based photocatalyst for removal of various organic pollutants in wastewater

MN Subramaniam, Z Wu, PS Goh, S Zhou - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of biochar (BC) as a substrate and dopant in developing composite biochar-based
photocatalysts (BBP) has proven to be highly promising in advancing wastewater treatment …

Combination of sonochemical and freeze-drying methods for synthesis of graphene/Ag-doped TiO2 nanocomposite: A strategy to boost the photocatalytic performance …

MA Ashraf, Z Liu, WX Peng, K Jermsittiparsert… - Ceramics …, 2020 - Elsevier
Preparation of visible-light active photocatalysts for efficient degradation of pollutants from
the industrial wastewater has received considerable attention in recent decades. The …

Increasing photostability of inverted nonfullerene organic solar cells by using fullerene derivative additives

M Günther, D Blätte, AL Oechsle… - … Applied Materials & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Organic solar cells (OSCs) recently achieved efficiencies of over 18% and are well on their
way to practical applications, but still considerable stability issues need to be overcome. One …

Room-temperature deposition of ZnO-graphene nanocomposite hybrid photocatalysts for improved visible-light-driven degradation of methylene blue

AG Abd-Elrahim, DM Chun - Ceramics International, 2021 - Elsevier
ZnO-graphene nanocomposites (NCs) of ZnO and graphite microparticles were directly
deposited by a one-step kinetic spray process at room temperature on a nickel foam (NF) …

[HTML][HTML] Phthalocyanines: an old dog can still have new (photo) tricks!

AM Schmidt, MJF Calvete - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Phthalocyanines have enjoyed throughout the years the benefits of being exquisite
compounds with many favorable properties arising from the straightforward and diverse …

Advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of contaminants of emerging concern

JA Khan, M Sayed, S Khan, NS Shah… - … of emerging concern in …, 2020 - Elsevier
The application of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) such as pharmaceuticals and
personal care products, pesticides, flame retardants, plasticizers, endocrine disruptors …