Weak polyelectrolyte-based multilayers via layer-by-layer assembly: Approaches, properties, and applications

W Yuan, GM Weng, J Lipton, CM Li… - Advances in colloid and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a nanoscale technique with great versatility,
simplicity and molecular-level processing of various nanoscopic materials. Weak …

[HTML][HTML] Layer-by-layer assembled photocatalysts for environmental remediation and solar energy conversion

BN Nunes, LF Paula, IA Costa, AEH Machado… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2017 - Elsevier
The past decades have witnessed great research efforts based on nanotechnology and
molecular engineering for the development of photo-induced devices, aiming at conversion …

Green Synthesis of carbon quantum dots for enhancing photocatalytic activity: Hydrogen/oxygen evolution and dye photodegradation

CW Backes, FB Reis, GB Strapasson, M Assis, E Longo… - Catalysis Today, 2025 - Elsevier
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have recently attracted attention across various fields due to
their small size, high conductivity, fluorescence emission, low toxicity, and other desirable …

Microwave assisted synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its application in sustainable photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

GB Strapasson, M Assis, CW Backes, SA Corrêa… - international journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Large amounts of photocatalysts are needed for the generation of solar hydrogen (H 2) and
eco-friendly synthetic alternatives are essential. Here, we use glycerol as solvent and …

Photocatalytic reforming of aqueous formaldehyde with hydrogen generation over TiO2 nanotubes loaded with Pt or Au nanoparticles

AMD Fornari, MB de Araujo, CB Duarte… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Highly toxic and mutagenic formaldehyde water solutions were degraded on supported
Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanotubes (NTs) produced by anodization and loaded with Gold or …

Removal of coliform bacteria from industrial wastewaters using polyelectrolytes/silver nanoparticles self-assembled thin films

F Zarpelon, D Galiotto, C Aguzzoli, LN Carli… - Journal of environmental …, 2016 - Elsevier
The aim of this work was to prepare and characterize thin films obtained from weak
polyelectrolytes with silver nanoparticles and crosslinked with glutaraldehyde for the …

Self-assembled thin films of PAA/PAH/TiO2 for the photooxidation of ibuprofen. Part I: Optimization of photoactivity using design of experiments and surface response …

MC Vebber, J da Silva Crespo, M Giovanela - Chemical Engineering …, 2019 - Elsevier
The degradation of ibuprofen by photocatalysis using solar energy and TiO 2 nanoparticles
is a promising energy-efficient alternative to conventional water treatments. However, nano …

Layer‐by‐Layer Assemblies of Catechol‐Functionalized TiO2 Nanoparticles and Porphyrins through Electrostatic Interactions

A Burger, RD Costa, V Lobaz, W Peukert… - … A European Journal, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
In the current work, we present the successful functionalization and stabilization of P‐25
TiO2 nanoparticles by means of N1, N7‐bis (3‐(4‐tert‐butyl‐pyridium‐methyl) phenyl)‐4‐(3 …

Hydrogen production by photocatalytic water splitting using poly (allylamine hydrochloride)/poly (acrylic acid)/TiO2/copper chlorophyllin self-assembled thin films

MC Vebber, ACR Faria, N Dal'Acqua, LL Beal… - International Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to fabricate and characterize self-assembled thin films (SATF)
obtained by a combination of poly (allylamine hydrochloride), poly (acrylic acid), titanium …

Layer-by-layer assemblies composed of polycationic electrolyte, organic dyes, and layered silicates

J Bujdák - The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2014 - ACS Publications
The formation of layer-by-layer (LBL) assemblies is a simple procedure, suitable for the
construction of thin films with well-defined structures and compositions. LBL assemblies …