TiO 2-based nanomaterials have attracted prodigious attention as a photocatalysts in
numerous fields of applications. In this thematic issue, the mechanism behind the …

The aim of this paper is to provide a review on the usage of different anchoring media
(supports) for immobilising commonly employed photocatalysts for degradation of organic …

A novel magnetic Luffa@ TiO 2 sorbent was synthesized and characterized by using XRD,
FTIR and SEM techniques. Magnetic Luffa@ TiO 2 was used for solid phase extraction of Pb …

Photocatalysis, reactions carried out in the presence of a semiconductor and light, is rapidly
becoming one of the most active areas of chemical research, with applications in areas such …

Luffa cylindrica fibre and polystyrene are both wastes seen on farmland and in public waste
streams, respectively, causing nuisance in the environment. This study was aimed at the …

The combination of nanotechnology and green chemistry, based on the valorization of
natural resources for environmental applications becomes a top priority for scientific …

Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been intensively applied in the treatment of effluents, as it
allows the recovery of energy and value-added chemical products. However, limitations …

Semiconductor photocatalysis is a promising approach to combat both environmental
pollution and the global energy shortage. Advanced photocatalysts with novel …

This work is a mechanistic study of total and partial methanol photooxidation using
operando FTIR coupled to gas phase analysis techniques (gas-IR and MS). Methoxy and …

The treatment process of metal plating wastewater in industry usually exists excessive
consumption of chemicals, coproduction of sludge and complex reuse of metal. At present …