The approach of this timely review considers the current literature that is focused on the
interface nanostructure/cell-wall microorganism to understand the annihilation mechanism …

With an ever-increasing human population, access to clean water for human use is a
growing concern across the world. Seawater desalination to produce usable water is …

With the increasing applications in various fields, the release and accumulation of zinc oxide
(ZnO) nanomaterials ultimately lead to unexpected consequences to environment and …

A novel plasmonic Ag/AgCl@ LaFeO 3 (ALFO) photocatalyst was successfully synthesized
by a simple in-situ synthesis method with enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light …

Biological contamination of surfaces is a thorny issue that brings series of adverse factors to
the daily life and industrial manufacture. A dragonfly-wing-mimicking nanopillar array of …

Photocatalytic degradation of organic wastes and microbes in water using solar light is a
green technology that requires the design of visible light active photocatalysts. Here we …

The blooms of harmful algae in waterbodies have become increasing events in the world
owing to the serious eutrophication spreads and extreme climate, posing adversely affected …

Interfacial photo-vapor conversion technology (IPVCT), as a promising technology to solve
the shortage of drinking water, has attracted increasing attention. Metal sulfide-based …

A novel floating photocatalyst was prepared by depositing Ag/AgCl@ ZIF-8 on a sodium
dodecyl benzene sulfonate modified sponge with a simple dip-coating method and was …

Biofouling is a major concern to the maritime industry. Biofouling increases fuel
consumption, accelerates corrosion, clogs membranes and pipes, and reduces the …