scholarly journals TiO2–Zeolite Metal Composites for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Water

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1367
Author(s):  
Nazely Diban ◽  
Aleksandra Pacuła ◽  
Izumi Kumakiri ◽  
Carmen Barquín ◽  
Maria J. Rivero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Palladium Nanoparticles ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Zeolite Y ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Metal Composites ◽  
Photochemical Stability

Immobilization of photocatalysts in porous materials is an approach to significantly minimize the hazards of manipulation and recovery of nanoparticles. Inorganic materials, such as zeolites, are proposed as promising materials for photocatalyst immobilization mainly due to their photochemical stability. In this work, a green synthesis method is proposed to combine TiO2-based photocatalysts with commercial ZY zeolite. Moreover, a preliminary analysis of their performance as photocatalysts for the abatement of organic pollutants in waters was performed. Our results show that the physical mixture of TiO2 and zeolite maintains photocatalytic activity. Meanwhile, composites fabricated by doping TiO2–zeolite Y materials with silver and palladium nanoparticles do not contribute to improving the photocatalytic activity beyond that of TiO2.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Activity of Ag-ZnO Nanocomposites Integrated Essential Ginger Oil Fabricated by Green Synthesis Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 1892 (1) ◽  
pp. 012005
Author(s):  
Asaad M. Abbas ◽  
M. A. Abid ◽  
Khaldoon N. Abbas ◽  
Wisam J. Aziz ◽  
A. A. Salim
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Synthesis Method

Recent Advances and Need of Green Synthesis in Two-Dimensional Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joice Sophia Ponraj ◽  
Muniraj Vignesh Narayanan ◽  
Ranjith Kumar Dharman ◽  
Valanarasu Santiyagu ◽  
Ramalingam Gopal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
2D Materials ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
Energy Conversion And Storage ◽  
Energy Application ◽  
The Impact

: Increasing energy crisis across the globe requires immediate solutions. Two-dimensional (2D) materials are in great significance because of its application in energy storage and conversion devices but the production process significantly impacts the environment thereby posing a severe problem in the field of pollution control. Green synthesis method provides an eminent way of reduction in pollutants. This article reviews the importance of green synthesis in the energy application sector. The focus of 2D materials like graphene, MoS2, VS2 in energy storage and conversion devices are emphasized based on supporting recent reports. The emerging Li-ion batteries are widely reviewed along with their promising alternatives like Zn, Na, Mg batteries and are featured in detail. The impact of green methods in the energy application field are outlined. Moreover, future outlook in the energy sector is envisioned by proposing an increase in 2D elemental materials research.

scholarly journals Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using Cotton

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1906
Author(s):  
Marissa Pérez-Alvarez ◽  
Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego ◽  
Odilia Pérez-Camacho ◽  
Víctor E. Comparán-Padilla ◽  
Christian J. Cabello-Alvarado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Copper Nanoparticles ◽  
Uv Spectroscopy ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Crystallinity Index ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
New Synthesis ◽  
Water As Solvent ◽  
Characterization Studies ◽  
Xrd Patterns

Copper nanoparticles (CuNP) were obtained by a green synthesis method using cotton textile fibers and water as solvent, avoiding the use of toxic reducing agents. The new synthesis method is environmentally friendly, inexpensive, and can be implemented on a larger scale. This method showed the cellulose capacity as a reducing and stabilizing agent for synthetizing Cellulose–Copper nanoparticles (CCuNP). Nanocomposites based on CCuNP were characterized by XRD, TGA, FTIR and DSC. Functional groups present in the CCuNP were identified by FTIR analysis, and XRD patterns disclosed that nanoparticles correspond to pure metallic Cu°, and their sizes are at a range of 13–35 nm. Results demonstrated that CuNPs produced by the new method were homogeneously distributed on the entire surface of the textile fiber, obtaining CCuNP nanocomposites with different copper wt%. Thus, CuNPs obtained by this method are very stable to oxidation and can be stored for months. Characterization studies disclose that the cellulose crystallinity index (CI) is modified in relation to the reaction conditions, and its chemical structure is destroyed when nanocomposites with high copper contents are synthesized. The formation of CuO nanoparticles was confirmed as a by-product, through UV spectroscopy, in the absorbance range of 300–350 nm.

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