Anchoring Perovskite-Like BiTiO and Plasmonic Bi on Defect-Rich Yellow TiO for Enhanced Catalytic Activity toward Degradation of Pollutants upon Visible Light.

The efficiency of heterogeneous photocatalytic processes is currently limited due to the fast recombination of photocarriers, poor light absorption, and inefficient surface catalytic characteristics. In this study, defect-rich yellow TiO nanoparticles (abbreviated as D-TiO) with high surface area and significant absorption in the visible range were integrated with perovskite-like BiTiO to synthesize binary D-TiO/BiTiO nanocomposites. To overcome the problem of insufficient activity, we integrated the optimized D-TiO/BiTiO nanocomposite with plasmonic Bi nanoparticles.

Delivery over Chitosan Nanobiopolymer: Enhanced Effects on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Condition.

Herein, chitosan nanoparticle (CHIT) was used as a safe and biocompatible matrix to carry flaxseed ( L.) extract (FSE). The number of main features and bio-interface properties of CHIT-FSE were determined by SEM, DLS, FTIR, XRD, TGA, and zeta potential analyses and compared to those of chitosan lacking FSE.

Synthesis of visible-light-activated CeO/BiCrO photocatalysts with S-scheme mechanism: Effectual performances in detoxification of various antibiotics and organic pollutants.

In today's world, the development of an efficient water treatment strategy requires a prospective approach for the production of active and stable photocatalysts. The construction of heterojunctions with different semiconductors is a promising procedure for improving photocatalytic performances. In the present research, binary CeO/BiCrO photocatalysts were synthesized using a hydrothermal route preceded by a calcination step.

Decoration of Carbon Dots on Oxygen-Vacancy-Enriched S-Scheme TiO Quantum Dots/TiO Oxygen Vacancies Photocatalysts: Impressive Quantum-Dot-Sized Photocatalysts for Remediation of Antibiotics, Bacteria, and Dyes.

Today, cleaning the environment using photocatalytic technology is one of the main research activities. In this study, carbon dots (C-dots) were anchored on oxygen-vacancy-enriched TiO quantum dots (QDs)/TiO oxygen vacancies (OVs) using a facile procedure. The resultant ternary TiO QDs/TiO OVs/C-dots photocatalysts with a quantum dot size of almost 4.

Floating photocatalysts as promising materials for environmental detoxification and energy production: A review.

The oxygenation process of the catalyst surface, the incident-light harvesting capability, and facile recycling of utilized photocatalysts play key role in the outstanding photocatalytic performances. The typical existing photocatalysts in powder form have many drawbacks, such as difficult separation from the treated water, insufficient surface oxygenation, poor active surface area, low incident-light harvesting ability, and secondary pollution of the environment. A great number of scientific works introduced novel and fresh ideas related to designing floating photocatalytic systems by immobilizing highly active photocatalysts onto a floatable substrate.

Modification of PAN electrospun nanofiber membranes with g-CN nanotubes/carbon dots to enhance MBR performance.

This study is dedicated to the enhancement of electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber membranes for their application in membrane bioreactor (MBR) processes. The improvement is achieved through the incorporation of graphitic carbon nitride nanotubes/carbon dots (g-CN NT/CDs) and subsequent heat post-treatments at varying temperatures. Notably, the hot-pressing methodology effectively mitigates surface roughness and significantly reduces issues related to peeling during nanofiber experimentation.

Oxygen vacancy-rich CeO decorated with CuBiS nanoparticles: Outstanding visible-light photocatalytic performance towards tetracycline degradation.

Recently, the degradation of antibiotics has attracted a lot of attention all over the world, because the accumulation of these recalcitrant compounds in the environment, and their entry into the food chain have severely affected on human health. Herein, oxygen vacancy-rich CeO was decorated with CuBiS nanoparticles to fabricate Z-scheme CeO/CuBiS photocatalysts with a simple procedure. Intriguingly, photocatalytic ability of CeO/CuBiS (30%) nanocomposite in the detoxification of tetracycline hydrochloride, cephalexin, azithromycin, and rhodamine B was elevated 31.

Preparation of TiO/Fe-MOF n‒n heterojunction photocatalysts for visible-light degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride.

Visible-light-assisted photocatalysis has been recognized as an effective solution to the degradation of various pollutants including antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, microplastics, and organic dyes. Herein, an n-n heterojunction TiO/Fe-MOF photocatalyst is reported, designed via solvothermal synthesis route. TiO/Fe-MOF photocatalyst was characterized by XPS, BET, EIS, EDS, DRS, PL, FTIR, XRD, TEM, SEM and HRTEM techniques.

Outstanding photocatalytic nitrogen fixation performance of TiO QDs modified by BiO/NaBiS nanostructures upon simulated sunlight.

Nowadays, a promising material for NH production under mild and safe conditions using heterogeneous photocatalysts is very important. In this regard, BiO and NaBiS nanoparticles were combined with TiO quantum dots (QDs) through a facile hydrothermal process. The TiO QDs/BiO/NaBiS nanocomposites displayed excellent performance in the photofixation of nitrogen upon simulated sunlight.

Retraction: Polyethylene glycol-doped BiZnVO as a high-efficiency solar-light-activated photocatalyst with substantial durability toward photodegradation of organic contaminations.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1039/C8RA06896H.].

Anti-inflammatory and collagenation effects of zinc oxide-based nanocomposites biosynthesised with leaf extract.

Objective: The integration of nanomaterials and herbal medicine has led to the design of new nanocomposites, which are therapeutically more effective. The purpose of this study was to prepare different zinc oxide (ZnO)-based nanoparticles (NPs) via extract based on gauze linen fibre and study its effects on wound healing.

Methods: The textural properties, morphology, thermal stability, purity, spectroscopic and phase structure of nanoparticles were investigated.

N-doped graphene for electrocatalytic O and CO reduction.

The electrocatalytic CO reduction reaction (CORR) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) are important approaches to realize energy conversion and sustainable development. However, sluggish reaction kinetics severely hinders the practical application of devices related to these reactions. N-doped graphene (NG) with unique properties exhibits great potential in catalyzing the CORR and ORR, which is attributed to the electron redistribution.

Design of TiO/AgBiO n-n heterojunction for enhanced degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride under visible-light irradiation.

Pharmaceutical residual contaminants in aquatic ecosystems have caused severe risks to human health. Affordable, eco-friendly and effective photocatalysts to deal with these pollutants has become a hot topic in the scientific community. In this research, AgBiO nanoparticles were embedded on TiO to form n-n heterojunction through a facile hydrothermal method.

Antifungal Activities of Pure and ZnO-Encapsulated Essential Oil of on as the Pathogenic Agent of Tomato Early Blight Disease.

The utilization of plant essential oils (EOs) and nanomaterials due to their safety compared with synthetic chemicals has been considered in the management of plant diseases. In this study, the inhibitory effects of , , , and EOs in pure and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanocapsulated formulations were evaluated on the mycelial growth of to find a suitable alternative for synthetic chemicals. The crystal structure and morphological properties of the fabricated nanomaterials were assessed X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analyses.

Correction: Facile preparation of novel quaternary g-CN/FeO/AgI/BiS nanocomposites: magnetically separable visible-light-driven photocatalysts with significantly enhanced activity.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/C6RA12414C.].

Nanoarchitecturing TiO/NiCrO p-n heterojunction photocatalysts for visible-light-induced activation of persulfate to remove tetracycline hydrochloride.

Herein, TiO/NiCrO nanocomposites with p-n heterojunctions were synthesized via a refluxing method and used with peroxydisulfate (PDS) to produce extensive reactive radicals. Textural, optical, photoelectrochemical, structural, and morphological properties of the prepared materials were extensively investigated. After adding 1.

Ultrasonic-assisted decoration of AgWO, AgI, and Ag nanoparticles over tubular g-CN: Plasmonic photocatalysts for impressive removal of tetracycline under visible light.

The development of an efficient, eco-friendly, and low-cost photocatalyst is essential for addressing environmental and energy crises. In this regard, we report novel plasmonic photocatalysts through adorning tubular g-CN with AgWO, Ag, and AgI nanoparticles (TGCN/Ag/AgWO/AgI) fabricated via a facile ultrasonic-irradiation procedure. The TGCN/Ag/AgWO/AgI (20%) nanocomposite presented the excellent photocatalytic ability for removal of tetracycline hydrochloride under visible light, which was almost 45.

Antifungal activity of TiO/AgBr nanocomposites on some phytopathogenic fungi.

TiO/AgBr composites were synthesized by a simple ultrasonic strategy. Various instruments such as SEM, EDX, XRD, and FT-IR were exploited to investigate their characteristics. Antifungal activities of the as-obtained samples were assessed through the inactivation of in the spore suspension method and mycelial growth inhibition of , , and in the microdilution method.

Hydrogen peroxide treated g-CN as an effective hydrophilic nanosheet for modification of polyethersulfone membranes with enhanced permeability and antifouling characteristics.

In this study, first, graphitic carbon nitride was treated with hydrogen peroxide (abbreviated as HO-g-CN), then was used as a new hydrophilic nanomaterial in the fabrication of polyethersulfone (PES) mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for improving flux, protein and dye separation efficiency and antifouling properties. The HO-g-CN nanosheet was inserted into the doping solution to fabricate PES/HO-g-CN nanocomposite membrane with the non-solvent induced phase inversion procedure. The results of the SEM and AFM images and also porosity and contact angle analysis were indicated that the modified membranes with HO-g-CN had more porosity, smoother surface and more hydrophilic.

Review on the hazardous applications and photodegradation mechanisms of chlorophenols over different photocatalysts.

Chlorophenols are very important environmental pollutants, which have created huge problems for both aquatic and terrestrial lives. Therefore, their removal needs urgent, effective, and advanced technologies to safeguard our environment for future generation. This review encompasses a comprehensive study of the applications of chlorophenols, their hazardous effects and photocatalytic degradation under light illumination.

Biologically-synthesised ZnO/CuO/Ag nanocomposite using propolis extract and coated on the gauze for wound healing applications.

Wound healing has long been recognised as a major clinical challenge for which stablishing more effective wound therapies is necessary. The generation of metallic nanocomposites using biological compounds is emerging as a new promising strategy for this purpose. In this study, four metallic nanoparticles (NPs) with propolis extract (Ext) and one without propolis including ZnO/Ext, ZnO/Ag/Ext, ZnO/CuO/Ext, ZnO/Ag/CuO/Ext and ZnO/W were prepared by microwave method and assessed for their wound healing activity on excision experimental model of wounds in rats.

Co-regulative effects of chitosan-fennel seed extract system on the hormonal and biochemical factors involved in the polycystic ovarian syndrome.

There is a renewed interest in the application of chitosan-based drug delivery systems over the last few years. In this study, the ionic gelation method was used to prepare chitosan-engaged tripolyphosphate ions, as the cross-linking molecule, (Chit-TPP) and concurrent loading of the biomolecules of the ethanolic extract of fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, seed (FEC@NBC). The samples were characterized by SEM, DLS, TGA, FTIR, XRD, GC-MS, and zeta potential, and their effects on the related hormonal and biochemical factors of the rats with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) were assessed.

Review on heterogeneous photocatalytic disinfection of waterborne, airborne, and foodborne viruses: Can we win against pathogenic viruses?

Microbial pathogenic contaminations have world widely represented a serious health hazard to humans. Viruses, as a member of microbial contaminants, seriously threaten human health due to their high environmental resistance, having small sizes, and causing an extensive range of diseases. Therefore, selecting an appropriate technology to remove viral contaminants from the air, water, and foods is of prominent significance.