Advancements in TiO2-based photocatalysis for environmental remediation: strategies for enhancing visible-light-driven activity

R Rashid, I Shafiq, MRHS Gilani, M Maaz, P Akhter… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Researchers have focused on efficient techniques for degrading hazardous organic
pollutants due to their negative impacts on ecological systems, necessitating immediate …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable pollutant removal and wastewater remediation using TiO2-based nanocomposites: A critical review

MBK Suhan, MR Al-Mamun, N Farzana… - Nano-Structures & Nano …, 2023 - Elsevier
Rapid industrialization and urbanization emphasized water purification and the production
of carbon-neutral fuels. State-of-the-art technology that is low-cost, long-lasting, and easy to …

[HTML][HTML] KNbO3/ZnO heterojunction harvesting ultrasonic mechanical energy and solar energy to efficiently degrade methyl orange

Y Li, H Chen, L Wang, T Wu, Y Wu, Y He - Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract In this paper, KNbO 3/ZnO nanocomposite was synthesized and used in
piezo/photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange (MO) under simulated sunlight and …

Preparation of dual-use GPTES@ ZnO photocatalyst from waste warm filter cake and evaluation of its synergic photocatalytic degradation for air-water purification

R Ghamarpoor, M Jamshidi, A Fallah… - Journal of environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Organic pollutants are the most critical threats to the health of air and water resources. On
this basis, fabricating a photocatalytic acrylic film with dual-use (ie removing benzene from …

Conventional and green-synthesized nanomaterials applied for the adsorption and/or degradation of phenol: A recent overview

MB de Farias, P Prediger, MGA Vieira - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Phenol is an aromatic organic compound that is ubiquitous in wastewaters from numerous
industries and hugely contributes to water contamination due to its toxicity. Among the …

Advanced polymeric nanocomposite membranes for water and wastewater treatment: a comprehensive review

A Sahu, R Dosi, C Kwiatkowski, S Schmal, JC Poler - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nanomaterials have been extensively used in polymer nanocomposite membranes due to
the inclusion of unique features that enhance water and wastewater treatment performance …

Tunable TiO 2–BN–Pd nanofibers by combining electrospinning and atomic layer deposition to enhance photodegradation of acetaminophen

S Sayegh, F Tanos, A Nada, G Lesage, F Zaviska… - Dalton …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
The demand for fresh and clean water sources is increasing globally, and there is a need to
develop novel routes to eliminate micropollutants and other harmful species from water …

A review on recent advancements in photocatalytic remediation for harmful inorganic and organic gases

AK Priya, R Suresh, PS Kumar, S Rajendran, DVN Vo… - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to the continuous increase in industrial pollution and modern lifestyle, several types of
air contaminants and their concentrations are emerging in the atmosphere. Besides …

New La3+ doped TiO2 nanofibers for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: Effects of thermal treatment and doping loadings

P Pascariu, C Cojocaru, M Homocianu, P Samoila… - Ceramics …, 2022 - Elsevier
The pure TiO 2 and lanthanum (La 3+)-doped titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanofibers were
synthesized by electrospinning method followed via calcination at different temperatures …

Altered zirconium dioxide based photocatalyst for enhancement of organic pollutants degradation: A review

EMS Aldeen, AA Jalil, RS Mim, A Alhebshi, NS Hassan… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Heterogeneous advanced oxidation processes are a promising approach for cost-efficient
removal of pollutants using semiconductors. Zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2) is an auspicious …