Cationic Dye Degradation and Real Textile Wastewater Treatment by Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton, Using a Novel Natural Catalyst

A photo-Fenton process using a local iron oxide as a natural catalyst was compared to Fenton and UV/H2O2 advanced oxidation processes for degrading crystal violet (CV) dye in aqueous solutions. The catalyst was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectrum, X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-vis spectroscopy, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis. The optical properties proved that the catalyst represents a good candidate for photocatalytic activity. The impact of different parameters (catalyst dose, initial CV concentration, initial H2O2 concentration, pH) on the photo-Fenton efficiency was evaluated. A photo-Fenton process operated under UVC light irradiation, at spontaneous pH, with 1.0 g/L of catalyst and 30 mg/L of H2O2 was the most effective process, resulting in 98% CV dye removal within 3 h. LC-MS and ion-chromatography techniques were used to identify demethylated organic intermediates during the process. Furthermore, a regeneration study of the catalyst showed its stability and reusability (after three treatment cycles, CV dye degradation decreased from 94% to 83%). Finally, the photo-Fenton process was tested in the treatment of real textile wastewater, and the effluent was found to be in compliance with standards for industrial wastewater disposal into sewerage.

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Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange Dye with Synthesized Chitosan/Fe2O3Nanocomposite and its Isotherm Studies.

Current Nanoscience ◽

10.2174/1573413716666201217123318 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

Author(s):

Nimisha Jadon ◽

Gulzar Ahmad Bhat ◽

Manoharmayum Vishwanath Sharma ◽

Harendra Kumar Sharma

Keyword(s):

Methyl Orange ◽

Dye Degradation ◽

Dose Effect ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Methyl Orange Degradation ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy ◽

Vis Spectroscopy ◽

Methyl Orange Dye ◽

Degradation Of Methyl Orange

Background: The study focuses on the synthesis of chitosan/ Fe2O3 nanocomposite, its characterization and application in methyl orange dye degradation. Methods: The synthesized chitosan/ Fe2O3 nanocomposite was characterized with Powder X-Ray Diffraction, Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and UV-Vis Spectroscopy. Results: The characterization showed that the Fe2O3nanoparticles were embedded in the polymer matrix of chitosan. The size of the Fe2O3nanoparticles were less than 10nm and the crystallite size was 1.22 nm.The synthesized chitosan/ Fe2O3nanocomposite was tested for methyl orange degradation using different parameters such as effect of contact time, effect of dose, effect of concentration and effect of pH for the degradation of methyl orange dye in aqueous solution.The Fruendlich, Langmuir and Temkin isotherm studies were also conducted for adsoption of methyl orange on Chitosan/ Fe2O3nanocomposite. Conclusion: The study indicated that the synthesized chitosan/Fe2O3 nanocomposite had the potential of degrading methyl orange dye up to 75.04% under the set condition in this experiment which indicate that Chitosan/ Fe2O3 nanocomposite is a viable option that can be used for the degradation of methyl orange dye.

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Nanocomposite synthesis by thermolysis of [Ag(hfac)(COD)] in amorphous polystyrene

Science and Engineering of Composite Materials ◽

10.1515/secm-2011-0125 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 195-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gianfranco Carotenuto ◽

Mariano Palomba ◽

Luigi Nicolais

Keyword(s):

Polymer Matrix ◽

Nanocomposite Films ◽

Numerical Density ◽

Silver Particles ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Vis Spectroscopy ◽

Yellow Coloration ◽

Color Filters ◽

Silver Atoms

AbstractLightfast color filters (intensively and brightly colored) can be easily produced by dying optical plastics with the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of metal nanoparticles such as silver and gold. Here, color filters based on silver nanoparticles embedded in amorphous polystyrene have been prepared by dissolving and thermally decomposing (1,5-cyclooctadiene)(hexafluoro-acetylacetonate)silver(I) in amorphous polystyrene. The metal precursor quickly decomposes (10 s, at 180°C), leading to silver atoms that clusterize and produce a non-aggregated dispersion of silver particles in the polymer matrix. The intensity of the yellow coloration due to the SPR of nanoscopic silver can be widely tuned simply by varying the cluster numerical density in the polymer matrix that depends on the silver precursor concentration. The obtained nanocomposite films have been characterized by X-ray power diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.

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The impact of point defects in n-type GaN layers on thermal decomposition of InGaN/GaN QWs

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-81017-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mikolaj Grabowski ◽

Ewa Grzanka ◽

Szymon Grzanka ◽

Artur Lachowski ◽

Julita Smalc-Koziorowska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quantum Wells ◽

High Temperatures ◽

Point Defects ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Helium Ions ◽

X Ray ◽

Sapphire Substrates ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

The Impact ◽

Ingan Quantum Wells

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to give an experimental evidence that point defects (most probably gallium vacancies) induce decomposition of InGaN quantum wells (QWs) at high temperatures. In the experiment performed, we implanted GaN:Si/sapphire substrates with helium ions in order to introduce a high density of point defects. Then, we grew InGaN QWs on such substrates at temperature of 730 °C, what caused elimination of most (but not all) of the implantation-induced point defects expanding the crystal lattice. The InGaN QWs were almost identical to those grown on unimplanted GaN substrates. In the next step of the experiment, we annealed samples grown on unimplanted and implanted GaN at temperatures of 900 °C, 920 °C and 940 °C for half an hour. The samples were examined using Photoluminescence, X-ray Diffraction and Transmission Electron Microscopy. We found out that the decomposition of InGaN QWs started at lower temperatures for the samples grown on the implanted GaN substrates what provides a strong experimental support that point defects play important role in InGaN decomposition at high temperatures.

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Synthesis and characterization of Fe, Co, and Ni colloids in 2-mercaptoethanol

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology ◽

10.1177/1847980420966883 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 184798042096688

Author(s):

Galo Cárdenas-Triviño ◽

Sergio Triviño-Matus

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Electron Diffraction ◽

Colloidal Dispersions ◽

Synthesis And Characterization ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Vis Spectroscopy ◽

Chemical Liquid Deposition ◽

Liquid Deposition

Metal colloids in 2-mercaptoethanol using nanoparticles (NPs) of iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni) were prepared by chemical liquid deposition method. Transmission electron microscopy, electron diffraction, UV-VIS spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy with electron dispersive X-ray spectroscopy characterized the resulting colloidal dispersions. The NPs exhibited sizes with ranges from 9.8 nm for Fe, 3.7 nm for Co, and 7.2 nm for Ni. The electron diffraction shows the presence of the metals in its elemental state Fe (0), Co (0), and Ni (0) and also some compounds FeO (OH), CoCo2S4, and NiNi2S4.

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On the selective aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol with Pd/Au-nanoparticles in batch and flow

Nanotechnology Reviews ◽

10.1515/ntrev-2012-0085 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 99-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Hannes Alex ◽

Norbert Steinfeldt ◽

Klaus Jähnisch ◽

Matthias Bauer ◽

Sandra Hübner

Keyword(s):

Catalytic Activity ◽

Benzyl Alcohol ◽

Aerobic Oxidation ◽

X Ray ◽

X Ray Scattering ◽

Oxidation Of Benzyl Alcohol ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Vis Spectroscopy ◽

Selective Aerobic Oxidation

AbstractNanoparticles (NP) have specific catalytic properties, which are influenced by parameters like their size, shape, or composition. Bimetallic NPs, composed of two metal elements can show an improved catalytic activity compared to the monometallic NPs. We, herein, report on the selective aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohol catalyzed by unsupported Pd/Au and Pd NPs at atmospheric pressure. NPs of varying compositions were synthesized and characterized by UV/Vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). The NPs were tested in the model reaction regarding their catalytic activity, stability, and recyclability in batch and continuous procedure. Additionally, in situ extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) measurements were performed in order to get insight in the process during NP catalysis.

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An Electrochemical Cholesterol Biosensor Based on A CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe Quantum Dots—Poly (Propylene Imine) Dendrimer Nanocomposite Immobilisation Layer

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s18103368 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 3368 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Kefilwe Mokwebo ◽

Oluwatobi Oluwafemi ◽

Omotayo Arotiba

Keyword(s):

Quantum Dots ◽

Modified Electrode ◽

Cholesterol Oxidase ◽

Shell Growth ◽

Modified Electrodes ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Vis Spectroscopy ◽

Poly Propylene ◽

Cholesterol Biosensor

We report the preparation of poly (propylene imine) dendrimer (PPI) and CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe quantum dots (QDs) as a suitable platform for the development of an enzyme-based electrochemical cholesterol biosensor with enhanced analytical performance. The mercaptopropionic acid (MPA)-capped CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe QDs was synthesized in an aqueous phase and characterized using photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray power diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. The absorption and emission maxima of the QDs red shifted as the reaction time and shell growth increased, indicating the formation of CdTe/CdSe/ZnSe QDs. PPI was electrodeposited on a glassy carbon electrode followed by the deposition (by deep coating) attachment of the QDs onto the PPI dendrimer modified electrode using 1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC), and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) as a coupling agent. The biosensor was prepared by incubating the PPI/QDs modified electrode into a solution of cholesterol oxidase (ChOx) for 6 h. The modified electrodes were characterized by voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy. Since efficient electron transfer process between the enzyme cholesterol oxidase (ChOx) and the PPI/QDs-modified electrode was achieved, the cholesterol biosensor (GCE/PPI/QDs/ChOx) was able to detect cholesterol in the range 0.1–10 mM with a detection limit (LOD) of 0.075 mM and sensitivity of 111.16 μA mM−1 cm−2. The biosensor was stable for over a month and had greater selectivity towards the cholesterol molecule.

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Caulerpa sertularioides extract as a complexing agent in the synthesis of ZnO and Zn(OH)2 nanoparticles and its effect in the azo dye’s photocatalysis in water

BioResources ◽

10.15376/biores.16.1.1548-1560 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 1548-1560

Author(s):

Daniel Garcia-Bedoya ◽

Luis P. Ramírez-Rodríguez ◽

Jesús M. Quiroz-Castillo ◽

Edgard Esquer-Miranda ◽

Arnulfo Castellanos-Moreno

Keyword(s):

Azo Dyes ◽

Industrial Wastewater ◽

Methanol Extract ◽

Complexing Agent ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Environmental Consequences ◽

Photocatalytic Effect ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Vis Spectroscopy

Algae constitute a diverse group that is useful in many biotechnological areas. In this paper, the usefulness of Caulerpa sertularioides methanol extract in the synthesis of ZnO and Zn(OH)2 nanoparticles was explored. This work had two main objectives: (1) to use the extract in the synthesis as an organic harmless complexing agent, and (2) to enhance a photocatalytic effect over AZO dyes in wastewater from fabric industries without adding nanomaterial to the environment due to its toxicity. Caulerpa extract performed the expected complexing action, and nanoparticles were formed in a size range from 45 to 69 nm. X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and UV-Vis spectroscopy were used to characterize the system. It was demonstrated that the nanoparticles were useful to photocatalyst AZO dyes in the water, while contained in tetraethylorthosilicate composites. These could be used in industrial wastewater and are expected to have no environmental consequences because the composites do not add nanoparticles to the water.

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Biophysical and Characterizations of Silver Nanoparticles used as Salmonella typhi Detector

International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology ◽

10.3126/ijasbt.v2i4.11127 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 510-515

Author(s):

Hala Moustafa Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Salmonella Typhi ◽

Bacterial Strains ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Vis Spectroscopy ◽

Combined Action ◽

Hog Plum ◽

Transmission Electronmicroscopy

The present study mainly focuses of combined action of Nepali hog plum as well as citrate synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Amikacin, as an antibiotic. The synergistic actions of citrate stabilized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs with chem) were compared with that of Nepali hog plum Choerospondia saxillaris (Lapsi) synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs with plant), together with action of antibiotic onselected bacterial strains of Salmonella typhi. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized through UV-Vis spectroscopy, Transmission electronmicroscopy and X-ray diffraction technique. The size of the synthesized silver nanoparticles was measured by Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD).DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v2i4.11127 Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol. 2(4): 510-515

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Microwave-assisted preparation of ZnS and ZnSe nanocrystals with different morphologies for photodegradation process of organic dyes

Proceedings 17th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating ◽

10.4995/ampere2019.2019.9998 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Katarzyna Matras-Postolek ◽

A. Zaba ◽

S. Sovinska ◽

D. Bogdal

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽

Organic Dyes ◽

Zinc Sulphide ◽

Conventional Heating ◽

Bet Surface Area ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Vis Spectroscopy

Zinc sulphide (ZnS) and zinc selenide (ZnSe) and manganese-doped and un-doped with different morphologies from 1D do 3D microflowers were successfully fabricated in only a few minutes by solvothermal reactions under microwave irradiation. In order to compare the effect of microwave heating on the properties of obtained nanocrystals, additionally the synthesis under conventional heating was conducted additionally in similar conditions. The obtained nanocrystals were systematically characterized in terms of structural and optical properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), diffuse reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopy (DR UV-Vis), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis. The photocatalytic activity of ZnSe, ZnS, ZnS:Mn and ZnSe:Mn nanocrystals with different morphologies was evaluated by the degradation of methyl orange (MO) and Rhodamine 6G (R6G), respectively. The results show that Mn doped NCs samples had higher coefficient of degradation of organic dyes under ultraviolet irradiation (UV).

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Sonochemistry: a good, fast and clean method to promote the removal of Cu(ii) and Cr(vi) by MWCNT/CoFe2O4@PEI nanocomposites: optimization study

New Journal of Chemistry ◽

10.1039/c8nj03277g ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 42 (19) ◽

pp. 16307-16328 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Mohammad Hassan Omidi ◽

Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi Azqhandi ◽

Bahram Ghalami-Choobar

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Multiwalled Carbon ◽

X Ray ◽

Transmission Electron ◽

Optimization Study ◽

Bet Analysis ◽

Branched Polyethylenimine ◽

Magnetic Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Scanning Electron

In this study, branched polyethylenimine (PEI) loaded on magnetic multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT/CoFe2O4) was synthesized and characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

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