A comparative study for optimizing photocatalytic activity of TiO-based composites with ZrO, ZnO, TaO, SnO, FeO, and CuO additives.

Despite the widespread use of titanium dioxide (TiO) in photocatalytic applications, its inherent limitations, such as low efficiency under visible light and rapid recombination of electron-hole pairs, hinder its effectiveness in environmental remediation. This study presents a comparative investigation of TiO-based composites, including TiO/ZrO, ZnO, TaO, SnO, FeO, and CuO, aiming to assess their potential for enhancing photocatalytic applications. Photocatalysis holds promise in environmental remediation, water purification, and energy conversion, with TiO being a prominent photocatalyst.

Silica/klucel nanocomposite as promising durable adsorbent for lead removal from industrial effluents.

The removal of heavy metals, such as lead, from industrial wastewater is imperative due to their detrimental effects on both human health and the environment. This study delves into investigating the feasibility of employing a novel adsorbent, specifically a silica/klucel nanocomposite, for effectively extract lead from industrial effluents. The synthesis of this nanocomposite involved a simple and cost-effective method, combining silica nanoparticles with klucel.

Optimizing quasi-dynamic wireless charging for urban electric buses: A two-scenario mathematical framework with grid and PV-battery systems.

This paper presents a mathematical optimization framework for the strategic placement of quasi-dynamic wireless charging (QWC) stations within road networks to address the charging needs of battery electric buses (BEBs). This study evaluates two scenarios for powering the buses. In the first scenario, a grid-connected system is considered.

Understanding soil factors in corrosion and conservation of buried bronze statuettes: insights for preservation strategies.

The findings reveal that soil constituents significantly affect the corrosion process. Moisture content and pH promote the formation of corrosion products, while high chloride concentrations accelerate corrosion. Conversely, high organic matter content inhibits corrosion by limiting oxygen diffusion to the metal surface.