One-pot synthesis of versatile sphere-like nano adsorbent MnAlO (MAO): an optical and magnetic material for efficient fluoride removal and latent finger print detection.

Spherically shaped trimetallic MnAlO (MAO) nanoadsorbent was prepared in an one-pot synthesis process for the removal of excess fluoride from water. The adsorbent was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction study (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), etc. The adsorption property for fluoride on the MAO was analyzed by batch experiments varying the adsorbent dose, pH, contact time, and initial fluoride concentration.

3D flower-like zirconium magnesium oxide nanocomposite for efficient fluoride removal.

A 3D flower-shaped bimetallic nanocomposite zirconium magnesium oxide (ZMO) was prepared first time by the controlled solution combustion method using triethanolamine (TEA) as a fuel and chelating agent. The composite material was used to remove excess fluoride via adsorption. The thermal stability of the adsorbent was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).

One-pot solution combustion synthesis of porous spherical-shaped magnesium zinc binary oxide for efficient fluoride removal and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and Congo red dye.

A novel porous spherical-shaped magnesium zinc binary oxide (MZO) was successfully prepared for the first time using a chemical process for fluoride removal and photocatalytic methylene blue (MB) and Congo red (CR) dye degradation. XRD, FESEM, and TEM were studied for phase formation, topographic, crystallographic, and detailed structural information. The surface charge and optical properties of the adsorbent were studied by zeta potential and photoluminescence spectra.

Effect of uncontrolled fertilization and heavy metal toxicity associated with arsenic(As), lead(Pb) and cadmium (Cd), and possible remediation.

In this growing age of population,agriculture plays a significant role by providing food and employment to millions of people. But to meet the growing need of food day by day the demand of fast and quality plant production becomes a must. Fertilization is one of such activities which are people accustomed to do for this purpose from a very long time.

Efficient Fluoride Removal and Dye Degradation of Contaminated Water Using Fe/Al/Ti Oxide Nanocomposite.

The trimetallic Fe/Al/Ti (1:1:1) nanocomposite (FAT), synthesized by an adaptable tuned chemical route, offers a new approach for water treatment, for example, the de-fluoridation and photodegradation soluble dye methylene blue (MB) at pH 7. FAT acted as a good fluoride scavenger in the presence of other co-ions and within a widespread pH range (pH 2-11). The photodegradation efficiencies were >90% for different concentrations of MB solutions.