Recent progress in visible light-doped ZnO photocatalyst for pollution control

ALT Zheng, CAC Abdullah, ELT Chung… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
The design and development of visible light photocatalysts for wastewater remediation
applications have received considerable attention due to their ability to operate under low …

Enhancing water purification efficiency through adsorption and photocatalysis: models, applications, and challenges

NO Eddy, RA Ukpe, R Garg, R Garg… - International Journal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
One of the major global environmental challenges is the absence of potable water for the
effective operation of various domestic, agricultural, industrial and other functions. At …

ZnO nanoparticles from different precursors and their photocatalytic potential for biomedical use

MA Gatou, N Lagopati, IA Vagena, M Gazouli… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Semiconductor photocatalysts, particularly ZnO nanoparticles, were synthesized via the
precipitation method using four different precursors (zinc acetate/zinc nitrate/zinc sulfate/zinc …

Photodegradation of Rhodamine B and Phenol Using TiO2/SiO2 Composite Nanoparticles: A Comparative Study

MA Gatou, E Fiorentis, N Lagopati, EA Pavlatou - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
Organic pollutants found in industrial effluents contribute to significant environmental risks.
Degradation of these pollutants, particularly through photocatalysis, is a promising strategy …

Optimization of photocatalytic parameters using Doehlert experimental design to improve the photodegradation of Orange G

L El Faroudi, Y El Jemli, R Zari, A Barakat… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of a method for the soft and ecological synthesis of ZnO is a key research
area in materials science and engineering. Herein, a simple and ecofriendly gelation …

Optimization of ZnO nanoparticles' synthesis via precipitation method applying taguchi robust design

MA Gatou, K Kontoliou, E Volla, K Karachalios… - Catalysts, 2023 - mdpi.com
Zinc oxide (ZnO) possesses exceptional potential to be utilized in water and wastewater
treatment applications, either as a photocatalyst or in membrane incorporation. In the …

Phytosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for enhanced antioxidant, antibacterial, and photocatalytic properties: A greener approach to environmental sustainability

C Jayaseelan, D Siva, C Kamaraj… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Multifunctional nanoparticles (NPs) production from phytochemicals is a sustainable process
and an eco-friendly method, and this technique has a variety of uses. To accomplish this, we …

The exploitation of plant wastes in ZnO photocatalyst electrosynthesis for 2, 4-dichlorophenol degradation application

AAA Mutalib, NF Jaafar, M Miskam - Chemical Engineering Research and …, 2023 - Elsevier
ZnO is established as an efficient photocatalyst for pollutant degradation but, its synthesis
process that involves hazardous chemicals becomes a limitation. This work, therefore …

TiO2-La2O3 as Photocatalysts in the Degradation of Naproxen

A Marizcal-Barba, I Limón-Rocha, A Barrera… - Inorganics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The indiscriminate use of naproxen as an anti-inflammatory has been the leading cause of
pollution in sewage effluents. Conversely, titanium dioxide is one of the most promising …

Utilizing phytochemical-rich spent coffee ground extract for eco-friendly ZnO electrochemical synthesis: Assessing photocatalytic efficacy in 2, 4-dichlorophenol …

AAA Mutalib, NF Jaafar, M Miskam… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The study explores an alternative electrolyte derived from spent coffee ground (SCG) extract
for electrochemical synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO), aiming to address limitations associated …