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Ammonium and potassium vanadates: synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and applications
PublicationThis doctoral thesis is devoted to the synthesis and investigation of ammonium/potassium vanadates, which constitute an interesting group of materials due to their potential applications in electrochemical devices and photocatalysis. The scope of the conducted experimental work included the synthesis of ammonium/potassium vanadates, their physicochemical characterization using various methods (spectroscopy, microscopy, thermal...
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PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CoFe2O4/TiO2-PANI HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITE WITH MAGNETIC AND PHOYOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY
PublicationHybrid nanocomposites consisting of inorganic component and organic conducting polymer are promising materials, which can be applied in heterogeneous photocatalysis. Titanium(IV) oxide is widely used photocatalysts due to its non-toxicity, low cost and chemical stability. The main disadvantage of TiO2 is low photocatalytic activity under visible light. Conducting polymers, also known as conjugated polymers are polymer materials...
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Bibliometric analysis and literature review of ultrasound-assisted degradation of organic pollutants
PublicationUltrasound as a clean, efficient, and cheap technique gains special attention in wastewater treatment. Ultrasound alone or coupled with hybrid processes have been widely studied for the treatment of pollutants in wastewater. Thus, it is essential to conduct a review about the research development and trends on this emerging technique. This work presents a bibliometric analysis of the topic associated with multiple tools such as...
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Synergistic effect of TiO2 photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes in the treatment of refinery effluents
PublicationDifferent types of photolytic and photocatalytic advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) were used for treatment of refinery effluents from bitumen production. The treatment efficiency was evaluated by analyzing chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and sulfide ions concentration. The studies revealed a synergistic effect of application of external oxidants (O3, H2O2, O3/H2O2)...
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Application of BiOClnBrm photocatalyst to cytostatic drugs removal from water; mechanism and toxicity assessment
PublicationThe photocatalytic activity of series of BiOClnBrm photocatalysts toward degradation and mineralization of the cytostatic drugs 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and imatinib mesylate (IMA) both singly and in their mixture under simulated solar and visible light irradiation has been investigated. Screening test revealed that among BiOClnBrm photocatalysts synthesized by a solvothermal method, the one with molar 1.3Cl/0.7Br ratio was the most...
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ZnO-decorated green-synthesized multi-doped carbon dots from Chlorella pyrenoidosa for sustainable photocatalytic carbamazepine degradation
PublicationThe promising green synthesis of carbon dots (CDs) from microalga Chlorella pyrenoidosa was achieved using simple hydrothermal and microwave-assisted methods. Doping of nanomaterials by nonmetals (N, S, and P) was confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), while the existence of metals in the CDs was confirmed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM),...
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Projektowanie, synteza i charakterystyka fotokatalizatorów nowej generacji na bazie związku Ti3C2Tx do usuwania aktywnych substancji farmaceutycznych
PublicationCelem niniejszej pracy było zastosowanie materiałów nowej generacji na bazie związku Ti3C2Tx w procesach fotokatalitycznej degradacji aktywnych substancji farmaceutycznych: karbamazepiny, acetaminofenu i ibuprofenu. Zakres prac badawczych obejmował syntezę fotokatalizatorów, charakterystykę ich właściwości fizykochemicznych, oraz ocenę aktywności fotokatalitycznej. Przedstawiono możliwość zastosowania węglika tytanu jako kokatalizatora...
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Synthesis of eosin modified TiO2 film with co-exposed {001} and {101} facets for photocatalytic degradation of para-aminobenzoic acid and solar H2 production
PublicationOwing to the increasing photosensitivity and DNA damage properties of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), concerns have been raised over the exposure of humans to PABA. Solar light-driven photocatalysis (SPC) provides a promising solution for the effective removal of organic pollutants especially when directed towards sulfate radical (SO4−) production. Herein, we have developed a sulfite-enhanced SPC using Eosin-Y sensitized TiO2/Ti...
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Monometallic nanoparticles decorated and rare earth ions doped KTaO3/K2Ta2O6 photocatalysts with enhanced pollutant decomposition and improved H2 generation
PublicationNew, monometallic nanoparticles (MNPs) decorated surface and rare earth (RE) ions doped lattice of perovskite-type (KTaO3)/pyrochlore-type (K2Ta2O6) photocatalysts were successfully prepared by facile hydrothermal incorporation of RE ions into KTaO3/K2Ta2O6 lattices followed by photodeposition of MNPs. The impact of noble metal type (MNPs = Au, Pt, Rh) and rare earth dopant type (RE = Er, Pr) on the physicochemical properties correlated...
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Detailed Insight into Photocatalytic Inactivation of Pathogenic Bacteria in the Presence of Visible-Light-Active Multicomponent Photocatalysts
PublicationThe use of heterogeneous photocatalysis in biologically contaminated water purification processes still requires the development of materials active in visible light, preferably in the form of thin films. Herein, we report nanotube structures made of TiO2/Ag2O/Au0, TiO2/Ag2O/PtOx, TiO2/Cu2O/Au0, and TiO2/Cu2O/PtOx obtained via one-step anodic oxidation of the titanium-based alloys (Ti94Ag5Au1, Ti94Cu5Pt1, Ti94Cu5Au1, and Ti94Ag5Pt1)...
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Band Gap Engineering toward Semimetallic Character of Quinone-Rich Polydopamine
PublicationSemiconductor|melanin interfaces have received increasingly more attention in the fields of photocatalysis and applied electrochemistry because of their facile synthesis, unique electrical properties, and strong capability toward photosensitization. In this work, we describe the electropolymerization of quinone-rich polydopamine (PDA) on the surface of hydrogenated TiO2 nanotubes with enhanced photoactivity in the visible spectrum....
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Hybrid systems using hydrodynamic cavitation/ultrasound/Fenton processes for effective treatment of wastewater
PublicationThe present situation of rapid growth in industrialization generates complex recalcitrant pollutants that are challenging to degrade by conventional wastewater treatment processes. The new generation pollutants such as non-metals in cosmetics or household cleaning chemicals and radioactive compounds which are recalcitrant are the emerging threat to the ecosystem. The headstrong micro and macro pollutants present in wastewater are...
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Polymer and graphitic carbon nitride based nanohybrids for the photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals in wastewater treatment – A review
PublicationPharmaceuticals, including antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, have been frequently detected in water reservoirs, in concentrations ranging from ng/L to μg/L, owing to their wide use in treatment of human and animal disease. Their uncontrolled use results in their increased release into the environment which is harmful for humans, animals, aquatic life and aquatic system. To remove these pollutants from water bodies, various...
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Enhanced Visible Light Active WO3 Thin Films Toward Air Purification: Effect of the Synthesis Conditions
PublicationTaking into consideration, our current environmental situation in the world people should face with growing problem of air and water pollution. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is highly promising tool to improve both, air and water quality through decomposition/mineralization of contaminations directly into harmless CO2 and H2O under ambient conditions. In this contribution we focused on the synthesis of self-assembly WO3 thin films...
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The geometry of free-standing titania nanotubes as a critical factor controlling their optical and photoelectrochemical performance
PublicationTitanium dioxide nanotubes are regarded as one of the most important functional materials and due to their unique electronic properties, chemical stability and photocorrosion resistance, they find applications in, for example, highly efficient photocatalysis or perovskite solar cells. Nevertheless, modification of TiO2 nanotubes is required to overcome their main drawback, i.e. large energy bandgap (>3.2 eV) limiting their ability...
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Bismuth-based nanomaterials-assisted photocatalytic water splitting for sustainable hydrogen production
PublicationThe rapidly increase in the world's population has resulted in a corresponding increase in the energy demand. This demand is largely being met by fossil fuels for power generation, industrial fuel and transportation. However, due to the limited availability of fossil fuels and their negative effects on the environment. The use of fossil fuels results in by-products such as carbon, nitrogen and sulfur oxides which have negative...
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Bismuth-based nanomaterials-assisted photocatalytic water splitting for sustainable hydrogen production
PublicationThe rapidly increase in the world's population has resulted in a corresponding increase in the energy demand. This demand is largely being met by fossil fuels for power generation, industrial fuel and transportation. However, due to the limited availability of fossil fuels and their negative effects on the environment. The use of fossil fuels results in by-products such as carbon, nitrogen and sulfur oxides which have negative...
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Integrated Experimental and Theoretical Approach for Efficient Design and Synthesis of Gold-Based Double Halide Perovskites
PublicationApplied cutting-edge electronic structure and phonon simulations provide a reliable knowledge about the stability of perovskite structures and their electronic properties, which are crucial for design of effective nanomaterials. Gold is one of the exceptional elements, which can exist both as a monovalent and a trivalent ion in the B site of a double perovskite such as A2BI BIIIX6. However, until now, electronic properties of Cs2AuI AuIIIX6...
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Mono- and bimetallic nanoparticles decorated KTaO 3 photocatalysts with improved Vis and UV–Vis light activity
PublicationNew mono- and bimetallic nanoparticle-decorated perovskite-type KTaO3 photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by hydrothermal reaction followed by photodeposition of MNPs/BNPs. The effect of noble metal type, amount of metal precursor as well as photoreduction method on the physicochemical and photocatalytic properties of MNPs- and BNPs-KTaO3 have been investigated. Photocatalytic activity under Vis light irradiation was estimated...
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Mariusz Szkoda dr inż.
PeopleMariusz Szkoda urodził się w 1990 roku w Pieniężnie (woj. Warmińsko-Mazurskie), a II LO im. Feliksa Nowowiejskiego ukończył w Braniewie. Studia odbył w latach 2009–2014 na Wydziale Chemicznym Politechniki Gdańskiej (kierunek: Technologie ochrony środowiska, Złota Odznaka Absolwenta). Poza statusem doktoranta, mgr inż. Mariusz Szkoda od października 2017 r. jest także asystentem na Wydziale Chemicznym, a od 2014 roku współpracuje...
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Marta Prześniak-Welenc dr inż.
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Nanoparticles preparation using microemulsion systems
PublicationMetallic nanoparticles become of current interests because they exhibit unique properties compared with those of metal atoms or bulk metal due to the quantum size effect and their large surface area, which make them attractive for applications in optics, electronics, catalysis biology and medicine. TiO2 has been used for environmental remediation purposes such as in the purification of water and air and also solar-to chemical energy...
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Izabela Frąckiewicz dr inż.
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Szymon Dudziak dr inż.
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Photocatalytic ethylene decomposition with the use of fluidized bed photoreactor
Open Research DataData contain exported raw data recorded during decomposition of ethylene during utilization of fluidized bed photoreactor equipped with either UV-LEDs or fluorescent UV lamps as well as in either humid or dry conditions. In separate folder, the photographs of the photocatalytic system were included. As photocatalytic material, polystyrene spheres coated...
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Gas Chromatography (GC) measurements obtained during photocatalytic decomposition of acetaldehyde (240 ppm) in high temperature reactor chamber (100oC)
Open Research DataGas Chromatography (GC) measurements using obtained TNRs@Ni-foam were performed using a SRI (Torrance, CA, USA) equipped with a flame ionization detector. Analyses were carried out under the following conditions: isothermal oven temperature of 130 °C; detector temperature of 250 °C; automatic sampling loop volume of 2 mL; and a metal capillary column...
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In situ FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) coupled with High Temperature Reaction Chamber - photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene on TiO2 (titanium dioxide)/Ni (nickel) foam
Open Research DataThis dataset contains in situ FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) measurement data collected during photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene using TiO2 (titanium dioxide) on nickel foam, TiO2 on the layer of KBr and TiO2 on nickel foam in the presence of radical scavengers. The detailed equipment and measurement data was described in "readme...
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GC (gas chromatography) measurements during photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene
Open Research DataData include data logs of measurements performed in a quartz reactor using photocatalyst-coated expanded polystyrene spheres. Measurements were made using an SRI 8010 gas chromatograph and UV light under a flow of ethylene gas diluted in air. A detailed description of the method used to obtain the materials is described in the article: Coating of expanded...
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Photocatalytic degradation of acetaldehyde in high temperature reaction chamber
Open Research DataThis dataset contains chromatograms recorded during the decomposition of acetaldehyde in a high-temperature reaction chamber under UV irradiation using TiO2 (titanium dioxide) as photocatalysts. It includes data on the influence of flow rate, TiO2 (titanium dioxide) filling the entire reactor, a thin layer of TiO2 (titanium dioxide) supported on KBr...
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Photocatalytic decomposition of acetaldehyde over TiO2 (titanium dioxide) supported on nickel foam and Ni-doped (nickel-doped) TiO2
Open Research DataThis dataset contains chromatograms recorded during the decomposition of acetaldehyde in a high-temperature reaction chamber under UV irradiation using as photocatalytic systems TiO2 (titanium dioxide) supported on nickel foam, TiO2 supported on oxidized nickel foam and TiO2 doped by metallic nickel (Ni) powder. The detailed equipment and measurement...
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Physicochemical and photocatalytic data of Nb-doped faceted TiO2
Open Research DataRaw numerical data, obtained from the physicochemical measurements (XRD, DR-UV/Vis, EPR) and numerical data on photocatalytic activity (phenol degradation and 4-nitrophenol reduction) extracted from the HPLC-DAD results, obtained for the TiO2 nanoparticles that expose majority of the {0 0 1}, {1 0 0} or {1 0 1} facets and were doped with the nominal...
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Photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene over TiO2 (titanium dioxide) supported on KBr (potassium bromide) and TiO2 supported on nickel foam and the effect of the addition of radical scavengers
Open Research DataThis dataset contains chromatograms recorded during the decomposition of ethylene in a high-temperature reaction chamber under UV irradiation using TiO2 (titanium dioxide) as photocatalysts. It includes data on the influence of temperature, a thin layer of TiO2 (titanium dioxide) supported on KBr (potassium bromide) and thin layer of TiO2 (titanium...
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Physicochemical and photocatalytic data of Cu-TiO2/Ti3C2 composites
Open Research DataIn this dataset, we include the data regarding the physicochemical properties (XRD, DR/UV-vis, photoluminescence, electrochemistry) and photocatalytic activity of TiO2/Ti3C2 and Cu-TiO2/Ti3C2 composites in the reaction of carbamazepine degradation. Herein we present the results for pure TiO2/Ti3C2 and composites modified with copper particles (0.25%,...
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Physicochemical and photocatalytic data of TiO2/MXene/MnFe2O4 photocatalysts
Open Research DataThis dataset includes data regarding the physicochemical properties (i.e. XRD, DR/UV-vis, TEM images, photoluminescence) and photocatalytic activity of TiO2/MXene/MnFe2O4 photocatalysts. The data comprise the results of the photocatalytic reaction of carbamazepine and ibuprofen degradation.
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Insitu FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) coupled with High Temperature Reaction Chamber - photocatalytic decomposition of acetaldehyde on TNR@Ni-foam
Open Research DataThis dataset contains insitu FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) measurement data collected during photocatalytic decomposition of acetaldehyde using TNR@Ni-foam composites. The detailed equipment and measurement data was described in "readme FTIR insitu.txt" file.
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FTIR-ATR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy-Attenuated Total Reflectance) of TNR (titanium dioxide nanorods) and TNR@Ni-foam (titanium dioxide nanorods on nickel foam)
Open Research DataThis dataset contains FTIR-ATR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy-Attenuated Total Reflectance) of TNR (titanium dioxide nanorods) and TNR@Ni-foam (titanium dioxide nanorods on nickel foam) measurements . The detailed equipment and measurement data was described in "readme FTIR-ATR.txt" file.
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XRD (X-ray Diffraction) of TNRs (titanium dioxide nanorods)
Open Research DataThis dataset contains XRD (X-ray Diffraction) diffractograms of TNR (titanium dioxide nanorods). The detailed equipment and measurement data was described in "readme XRD.txt" file.
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SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and SEM-EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) images of TNR (titanium dioxide nanorods) and TNR@Ni-foam (titanium dioxide nanorods on nickel foam)
Open Research DataThis dataset contains SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and SEM-EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) images of TNR (titanium dioxide nanorods) and TNR@Ni-foam (titanium dioxide nanorods on nickel foam). The detailed equipment and measurement data was described in "readme SEM.txt" file.
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Photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene on the TiO2-polystyrene spheres
Open Research DataData contain results from the measurements of the photocatalytic decomposition of ethylene under UV irradiation with using TiO2 coating on the expanded polystyrene spheres (EPS). EPS-SiO2-TiO2 and EPS-TiO2 were used as the photocatalytic beds in the fluidized bed reactor. Both, stationary and fluidized beds were tested. The comparison of ethylene decomposition...
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Piotr Zawadzki dr inż.
PeoplePiotr Zawadzki graduated from the Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice in 2018. He currently works at the Department of Water Protection in Laboratory of Water and Sewage Technologies, Central Mining Institute in Poland. His research interests include the elimination of micropollutants from the human environment with use of visible-light-driven advanced oxidation processes...
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Anna Grzegórska mgr inż.
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Photocatalytic selectivity oxidation of 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol coupled with Cd-MOF/S/Ni-NiO for hydrogen evolution performance and mechanism
PublicationIn this study, Cd-MOF/S/Ni–NiO (MOF = metal–organic framework) composite materials were prepared using a hydrothermal synthesis method and employed for the high-efficiency photocatalytic oxidation of the lignin β-O-4 model compound 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol, coupled with water splitting hydrogen evolution. The Cd-MOF/S/Ni–NiO composite material retained the petal-like morphology of Cd-MOF, with Ni-BTC acting as the precursor for...
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Defective TiO2 for CO2 photoreduction: Influence of alkaline agent and reduction temperature modulation
PublicationThis study investigates the synthesis and characterization of Black TiO2 photocatalyst (TiO2-x) through the sol-gel method combined with NaBH4 reduction at different temperatures (350 °C, 500 °C, and 650 °C). The photocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction was evaluated, revealing that TiO2-x_500°C sample exhibited the highest efficiency. This enhanced performance is mainly attributed to a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies...
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Crystal facet effects in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants over anatase TiO2
PublicationPresented work show detailed effect of the exposed crystal facets of anatase TiO2 on the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. The most important existing information about the geometry and electronic properties of the low index anatase facets are summarised. During the performed works, anatase nanoparticles with the dominant exposition of either {0 0 1}, {1 0 0} or {1 0 1} crystal facets were prepared and their photocatalytic...
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Graphitic carbon nitride/bismuth-based Z-scheme heterojunctions for the photocatalytic removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products — a review
PublicationZ-scheme heterojunction in recent years is one of the most promising approaches in photocatalytic materials in solar light region for various environmental applications, including the removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Integrating g-C3N4 and Bi-based semiconductors via Z-scheme is highly effective in providing efficient flow of charge carriers along with suitable redox sites. The g-C3N4/Bi-based photocatalysts...
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MXene-based materials as adsorbents, photocatalysts, membranes and sensors for detection and removal of emerging and gaseous pollutants: A comprehensive review
Publication2D materials have garnered significant attention as potential solutions to various environmental challenges. Graphene, molybdenum disulfide, MXenes, and boron nitride have emerged as the most popular candidates among these materials. This article presents a comprehensive review and discussion on the emerging applications of MXenes in environmental engineering. MXenes have demonstrated immense potential as future materials for adsorption...
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Photocatalytic decolourization of Rhodamine-B dye by visible light active ZIF-8/BiFeO3 composite
PublicationIn this work, preparation of ZIF-8 supported BiFeO3 photocatalyst by ultrasound cavitation technique was reported. The synthesized materials were characterized using solid UV absorption spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, and SEM. The catalytic function of synthesized photocatalyst under ultraviolet and visible light was examined for the decolourization of Rhodamine-B (Rh-B) dye. To understand the action of the photocatalyst on Rh-B...
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Photocatalytic activity of solvothermal prepared BiOClBr with imidazolium ionic liquids as a halogen sources in cytostatic drugs removal
PublicationIn this work, the BiOClBr, as a new family of bismuth based semiconductors, was successfully applied to remove of cytostatic drugs from water under UV-Vis light irradiation. BiOCl, BiOBr and BiOClBr were synthesized using two steps solvothermal method in glycerol. The inorganic salts (KCl and KBr) and 1-butyl-3-metylimidazolium chloride (BmimCl) and 1-butyl-3-metylimidazolium bromide (BmimBr) ionic liquids (ILs) were used as the...
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The effect of imidazolium ionic liquid on the morphology of Pt nanoparticles deposited on the surface of SrTiO3 and photoactivity of Pt–SrTiO3 composite in the H2 generation reaction
PublicationPhotocatalytic water splitting has great potential in solar-hydrogen production as a low-cost and environmentally friendly method. Different unique techniques used to obtain photocatalysts with various modifications to improve H2 generation have been introduced. In the present work, SrTiO3 was successfully synthesized via the solvothermal method in the presence of ionic liquid (IL) - 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([BMIM][Br])...