Zinc oxide based photocatalysis: tailoring surface-bulk structure and related interfacial charge carrier dynamics for better environmental applications

SG Kumar, KSRK Rao - Rsc Advances, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
As an alternative to the gold standard TiO2 photocatalyst, the use of zinc oxide (ZnO) as a
robust candidate for wastewater treatment is widespread due to its similarity in charge …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in recyclable and superior photocatalytic fibers: Material, construction, application and future perspective

W Wang, R Yang, T Li, S Komarneni, B Liu - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic fibers, with their excellent photocatalytic activity, porous structure, outstanding
recyclability and deformability, are regarded as one of the most robust and proficient …

A Quasi‐Solid‐State Polyether Electrolyte for Low‐Temperature Sodium Metal Batteries

T Zhao, X Zheng, D Wang, L Huang, B Li… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Taken the unlimited Na reservoir worldwide, battery technology based on Na‐ion chemistry
poses as an ideal candidate for large‐scale energy storage systems. Especially, with …

Zinc oxide nanostructure-modified textile and its application to biosensing, photocatalysis, and as antibacterial material

A Hatamie, A Khan, M Golabi, APF Turner, V Beni… - Langmuir, 2015 - ACS Publications
Recently, one-dimensional nanostructures with different morphologies (such as nanowires,
nanorods (NRs), and nanotubes) have become the focus of intensive research, because of …

Fabrication of composite PVDF-ZnO nanofiber mats by electrospinning for energy scavenging application with enhanced efficiency

MS Sorayani Bafqi, R Bagherzadeh, M Latifi - Journal of polymer research, 2015 - Springer
Composite electrospun nanofibers mats, as a nano-generator, were fabricated through one-
step electrospinning method. The structure of fibers is composed of Poly (vinylidene …

Antibacterial cotton fabric functionalized with copper oxide nanoparticles

LE Román, ED Gomez, JL Solís, MM Gómez - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Textiles functionalized with cupric oxide (CuO) nanoparticles have become a promising
option to prevent the spread of diseases due to their antimicrobial properties, which strongly …

Recent advances on antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory cotton fabrics containing nanostructures

A Granados, R Pleixats, A Vallribera - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Hydrophilic cotton textiles, used in hospitals and sportswear, are prone to the growth of
microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) resulting in hygiene and health risks. Thus, healthcare …

A review on nanotoxicity and nanogenotoxicity of different shapes of nanomaterials

E Demir - Journal of Applied Toxicology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nanomaterials (NMs) generally display fascinating physical and chemical properties that are
not always present in bulk materials; therefore, any modification to their size, shape, or …

Synthesis and antimicrobial applications of ZnO nanostructures: A review

M Izzi, MC Sportelli, L Torsi, RA Picca… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
ZnO nanostructures (ZnO NSs) are able to provide significant antimicrobial activity, ensuring
high biocompatibility, good chemical stability, and low toxicity. Such versatility has led to …

Improved cotton fabrics properties using zinc oxide-based nanomaterials: a review

R Mohammadipour-Nodoushan, S Shekarriz… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have gained significant attention in the textile
industry for their ability to enhance the physicochemical properties of fabrics. In recent years …