2D g-CN nanosheets functionalized with nickel-doped ZrO nanoparticles for synergistic photodegradation of toxic chemical pollutants.

The photocatalytic removal of toxic chemical pollutants from wastewater has garnered significant attention in recent times owing to its notable removal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendly characteristics. Nonetheless, this catalytic process necessitates augmented charge separation and distinctive interface properties to facilitate catalytic reactions for water treatment applications. Therefore, in the current study, novel g-CN/Ni-doped ZrO heterostructured hybrid catalysts have been synthesized via a hydrothermal approach.

Novel g-CN/BiVO heterostructured nanohybrids for high efficiency photocatalytic degradation of toxic chemical pollutants.

Novel heterostructured hybrid catalysts are essential for the efficient photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants from wastewater generated by the pharmaceutical and textile industries. In this study, novel g-CN/BiVO nanohybrid catalysts were prepared using a solvothermal technique, and examined their structural and optical properties using different characterizations. The X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the monoclinic crystal phase of BiVO.

Cobalt-doped VO hexagonal nanosheets for superior photocatalytic toxic pollutants degradation, Cr (VI) reduction, and photoelectrochemical water oxidation performance.

The worldwide energy calamity and ecological disturbances demand materials that can remove harmful contaminants from the polluted water. Recently, semiconductor-based catalytic dye removal has created much consideration due to its high efficacy and eco-friendly contaminated water treatment processes. Vanadium oxide (VO) has attracted superior attention as a catalyst due to its robust oxidation power, chemical inertness, and stability against photodegradation.

Hydrothermally derived Cr-doped SnO nanoflakes for enhanced photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water oxidation performance under visible light irradiation.

Photocatalytic dye degradation is a method of environmental degradation that is commonly used to eliminate various pollutants produced by pharmaceutical and textile industries. Herein, pure and chromium (Cr)-doped SnO nanoflakes were synthesized using a simple facile hydrothermal method and photocatalytic properties were studied under visible light illumination. In addition, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water oxidation properties were also studied using the prepared samples.

Synthesis of transition metal ions doped-ZrO nanoparticles supported g-CN hybrids for solar light-induced photocatalytic removal of methyl orange and tetracycline pollutants.

Photodegradation is an eco-friendly degradation process routinely employed for the removal of various pollutants produced by pharmaceutical and textile industries. In this work, g-CN sheets (g-CN) supported with Fe-doped ZrO nanoparticles have been prepared via a facile hydrothermal method as photocatalysts for the effective photodegradation of methyl orange (MO) and tetracycline (TC). The as-prepared photocatalysts were characterized by using a wide range of techniques to understand the origin of their superior photodegradation performance.

Novel g-CN/Cu-doped ZrO hybrid heterostructures for efficient photocatalytic Cr(VI) photoreduction and electrochemical energy storage applications.

Pure ZrO, graphitic carbon nitride, Cu-doped ZrO nanoparticles (Cu-Zr), and doped Cu-Zr nanoparticles decorated on the g-CN surface (g-CuZr nanohybrids) were successfully prepared by a hydrothermal technique. Synthesized catalysts were examined by XRD, FE-SEM, TEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL), and BET surface measurements, respectively. The photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) photoreduction as well as energy storage supercapacitor applications were thoroughly investigated.

Novel Z-scheme binary zinc tungsten oxide/nickel ferrite nanohybrids for photocatalytic reduction of chromium (Cr (VI)), photoelectrochemical water splitting and degradation of toxic organic pollutants.

A simple hydrothermal approach was demonstrated for synthesizing a coupled NiFeO-ZnWO nanocomposite, wherein one-dimensional ZnWO nanorods were inserted into two-dimensional NiFeO nanoplates. Herein, we evaluated the photocatalytic removal of Cr(VI), and degradation of tetracycline (TC) and methylene blue (MB) by the nanocomposite, as well as its ability to split water. The ZnWO nanorods enriched the synergistic interactions, upgraded the solar light fascination proficiency, and demonstrated outstanding detachment and migration of the photogenerated charges, as confirmed by a transient photocurrent study and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements.

Green synthesis of Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles and its application for the photocatalytic degradation of hazardous organic pollutants.

In recent times, the synthesis of metal nanoparticles (NPs) using plant extracts has recently emerged as an intriguing issue in the field of nanoscience and nanobiotechnology, with numerous advantages over conventional physicochemical approaches. In the current study, ZnO NPs were synthesized from Synadium grantii leaf extricate with varying Cu-dopant concentrations. In order to the synthesis of the pure and Cu-doped ZnO NPs, zinc nitrate hexahydrate and copper nitrate trihydrate were used as a precursor in leaf extracts of the plant.

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial Activity against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Wound Healing Efficacy Using a Murine Model.

Green nanotechnology has significant applications in various biomedical science fields. In this study, green-synthesized silver nanoparticles, prepared by using and extracts, were characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) synthesized from leaf extracts of and effectively inhibited the growth of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria isolated from patients with septic wound infections.

Ultra-small zinc oxide nanosheets anchored onto sodium bismuth sulfide nanoribbons as solar-driven photocatalysts for removal of toxic pollutants and phtotoelectrocatalytic water oxidation.

Heterostructured nanohybrids were prepared from sodium bismuth sulfide (NaBiS) and zinc oxide (ZnO) through hydrothermal process. The nanocomposite was used for tetracycline (TC) degradation as well as photoelectrochemical (PEC) water oxidation. Morphology and structural analyses were performed to confirm the dispersion of ultra-small ZnO nanosheets into the NaBiS nanoribbons.

Vanadium-doped graphitic carbon nitride for multifunctional applications: Photoelectrochemical water splitting and antibacterial activities.

Bulk graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) exhibits limited water splitting efficiency due todrawbacks including high charge recombination rate, low electrical conductivity, poor quantum efficiency, and few adsorption and active catalytic sites. Herein, we report V-doped g-C3N4 nanoarchitectures prepared via direct calcination of urea and ammonium metavanadate. The obtained V-doped g-C3N4 nanostructures not only improved the visible light absorption property but also increased the charge separation and transportation, resulting in extremely enhanced water splitting activity.

Z-scheme binary 1D ZnWO nanorods decorated 2D NiFeO nanoplates as photocatalysts for high efficiency photocatalytic degradation of toxic organic pollutants from wastewater.

In this study, dimensionally coupled Z-scheme binary nanocomposites from two-dimensional (2D) NiFeO nanoplates and one-dimensional (1D) ZnWO nanorods are prepared for efficient degradation of an antibiotic tetracycline (TC) and organic dye rhodamine B (RhB) under solar illumination. NiFeO/ZnWO nanocomposites were synthesized by a simple and ecological in-situ hydrothermal method without the use of surfactants. Structural and morphological studies revealed the formation of heterostructure and 1D ZnWO nanorods were uniformly distributed over the surface of NiFeO nanoplates.

ZnO nanosheets-decorated BiWO nanolayers as efficient photocatalysts for the removal of toxic environmental pollutants and photoelectrochemical solar water oxidation.

Herein we report the fabrication of novel BiWO/ZnO heterostructured hybrids for organic contaminant degradation from wastewater and photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting upon solar illumination. The BiWO/ZnO photocatalysts were synthesized using a simple and eco-friendly hydrothermal process without the support of any surfactants. From the photocatalytic experiments, heterostructured BiWO/ZnO nanohybrid catalysts exhibited considerably better photocatalytic performance for rhodamine B (RhB) degradation under solar illumination.

Copper-doped ZrO nanoparticles as high-performance catalysts for efficient removal of toxic organic pollutants and stable solar water oxidation.

Doping effect on the photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting efficiency and photocatalytic activities of ZrO under visible light are reported. The XRD analysis revealed that pure, 0.1 and 0.

Efficient removal of toxic organic dyes and photoelectrochemical properties of iron-doped zirconia nanoparticles.

Iron (Fe)-doped ZrO tetragonal nanoparticles were synthesized by a facile and inexpensive hydrothermal technique, that were doped with Fe ions (0.1, 0.3, and 0.

ZnO-based nanostructured electrodes for electrochemical sensors and biosensors in biomedical applications.

Fascinating properties of ZnO nanostructures have created much interest due to their importance in health care and environmental monitoring. Current worldwide production and their wide range of applications signify ZnO to be a representative of multi-functional oxide material. Recent nanotechnological developments have stimulated the production of various forms of ZnO nanostructures such as nano-layers, nanoparticles, nanowires, etc.

Nanostructured titanium oxide hybrids-based electrochemical biosensors for healthcare applications.

Biosensors are promising biotechnology products that can be widely used for environmental monitoring, food analysis, and healthcare diagnostics. To detect analytes of interest, the use of nanotechnology in bio-analytical devices is advantageous for increased sensitivity, device simplification, and rapid sensing with multiple capabilities. Depending on the application, biosensors can be fabricated from different materials.

Polymeric graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN)-based semiconducting nanostructured materials: Synthesis methods, properties and photocatalytic applications.

In recent years, various facile and low-cost methods have been developed for the synthesis of advanced nanostructured photocatalytic materials. These catalysts are required to mitigate the energy crisis, environmental deterioration, including water and air pollution. Among the various semiconductors explored, recently novel classes of polymeric graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN)-based heterogeneous photocatalysts have established much greater importance because of their unique physiochemical properties, large surface area, low price, and long service life, ease of synthesis, product scalability, controllable band gap properties, low toxicity, and high photocatalytic activity.

Effect of Co(2+) and Ni(2+)-doped zinc borate nano crystalline powders by co-precipitation method.

A simple co-precipitation method has been used for the synthesis of Co(2+) and Ni(2+)-doped zinc borate nanopowders. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), UV/Vis absorption, Scanning electron microscope (SEM) with EDS and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopies techniques has been employed for their characterization. Powder X-ray diffraction data reveals that the crystal structure belongs to monoclinic for both as-prepared samples.

Synthesis and spectral investigations of Cu(II) ion-doped NaCaAlPO4 F3 phosphor.

Cu(II) ion-doped NaCaAlPO(4)F(3) phosphor has been synthesized using a solid state reaction method. The prepared sample is characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, optical absorption, electron paramagnetic resonance photoluminescence and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy techniques. The crystallite size evaluated from x-ray diffraction data is in nanometers.

Synthesis and structural characterization of Co2+ ions doped ZnO nanopowders by solid state reaction through sonication.

Cobalt ions doped zinc oxide nanopowder was prepared at room temperature by a novel and simple one step solid-state reaction method through sonication in the presence of a suitable surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS). The prepared powder was characterized by various spectroscopic techniques. Powder XRD data revealed that the crystal structure belongs to hexagonal and its average crystallite size was evaluated.

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of Cu(II) containing chlorocadmiumphosphate Cd(HPO4)Cl·[H3N(CH2)6NH3]0.5 crystals.

Chlorocadmiumphosphate Cd(HPO(4))Cl·[H(3)N(CH(2))(6)NH(3)](0.5) crystals containing Cu(II) ions have been successfully synthesized at room temperature by using organic amine 1,6-diamino hexane as a template. The samples are characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, Thermal and spectroscopic studies.