[HTML][HTML] Nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradations of analgesic, mucolytic and anti-biotic/viral/inflammatory drugs widely used in controlling SARS-CoV-2

M Ebrahimi, O Akhavan - Catalysts, 2022 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has been transformed into one of the main worldwide challenges,
in recent years. For controlling symptoms that are caused by this disease (eg, chills or fever …

Applications of nanostructured semiconductor photocatalysts for the decontamination of assorted pollutants from wastewater

F Khodabandeloo, S Shahsavarifar, B Nayebi… - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
The proliferation of industrial units across the world for a diverse range of applications has
culminated in the production of a massive number of contaminants that have a negative …

[HTML][HTML] Cube-shaped Cobalt-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles with increased visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity achieved by green co-precipitation synthesis

AI Meky, MA Hassaan, HA Fetouh, AM Ismail… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
From the perspective of environmental protection, the highly efficient degradation of
antibiotics and organic dyes in wastewater needs to be tackled as soon as possible. In this …

Catalytic wet air oxidation removal of tetracycline by La2O3 immobilized on recycled polyethylene terephthalate using the response surface methodology

R Evazinejad-Galangashi, A Mohagheghian… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigated the removal of tetracycline from the aqueous solutions by lanthanum
oxide nanoparticles covered with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using a low-cost and …

Caffeine removal using Elaeis guineensis activated carbon: adsorption and RSM studies

LLA Melo, AH Ide, JLS Duarte, CLPS Zanta… - … Science and Pollution …, 2020 - Springer
The palm (Elaeis guineensis), known as dendê, is an important oleaginous Brazilian plant
with a high performance of oil production. In this work, a 2 3 full experimental design was …

Degradation of emerging contaminants: Effect of thermal treatment on nb2o5 as photocatalyst

E Abreu, MZ Fidelis, ME Fuziki, RM Malikoski… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study describes the use Nb 2 O 5 catalysts–calcined at different temperatures (373–873
K)–in the photocatalytic degradation reaction of four contaminants of emerging concern …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review of photo-based advanced oxidation processes to pharmaceutical degradation

IMD Gonzaga, CVS Almeida, LH Mascaro - Catalysts, 2023 - mdpi.com
Currently, the production and consumption of pharmaceuticals is growing exponentially,
making them emerging contaminants that cause hazards to the ecological environment and …

Identification of high-concern organic pollutants in tap waters from the Yangtze River in China based on combined screening strategies

L Chou, C Zhou, W Luo, J Guo, Y Shen, D Lin… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, numerous organic pollutants have been detected in water environment. The safety
of our drinking water has attracted widespread attention. Effective methods to screen and …

The concentration of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in apple fruit: a global systematic review, meta-analysis, and health risk assessment

N Naimi, Z Pilevar, V Ranaei, T Mahmudiono… - … science and pollution …, 2022 - Springer
The presence of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in crops can directly/indirectly affect
consumers' health. The contamination of apple as one of the most consumed fruits with …

Integration of the adsorption and electro-oxidation process using 3D printed activated carbon monoliths for the degradation of pharmaceutical compounds

JD Acuna-Bedoya, JF Rangel-Sequeda… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
A three-dimensional electrode reactor (3DER) was developed and evaluated for the
degradation of recalcitrant pharmaceutical compounds such as diclofenac (DCF) and …