Carboxymethyl-imidazolium O-vanillin Schiff base grafted into NH-tagged MIL-101 (Cr) for effective removal of cupric ions from aqueous effluents.

A novel adsorbent (MIL-CMIVSB) was fabricated by modification of HN-MIL-101(Cr) with carboxymethyl-imidazolium O-vanillin Schiff base. The MIL-CMIVSB's physicochemical characteristics were examined using the pertinent characterization methods. NH-MIL-101(Cr) has a BET surface area of 1492.

Low Overpotential Amperometric Sensor Using YbO.CuO@rGO Nanocomposite for Sensitive Detection of Ascorbic Acid in Real Samples.

The ultimate objective of this research work is to design a sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for the efficient detection of ascorbic acid (AA), a vital antioxidant found in blood serum that may serve as a biomarker for oxidative stress. To achieve this, we utilized a novel YbO.CuO@rGO nanocomposite (NC) as the active material to modify the glassy carbon working electrode (GCE).

Smart waste management perspective of COVID-19 healthy personal protective materials in concrete for decorative landscape pavements and artificial rocks.

This paper presents a new method for determining the effect of healthy personal protective material (HPPM) stripes, such as surgical masks, protective suits, and overhead and foot covers, on the durability and physicomechanical characteristics of concrete for use in architectural forms. Because of the current global epidemic caused by coronavirus (COVID-19), the use of HPPM, such as surgical masks, protective suits, and overhead and foot covers, has increased considerably. COVID-19's second and third waves are currently affecting various countries, necessitating the use of facemasks (FM).

Kinetics and Adsorption Isotherms of Amine-Functionalized Magnesium Ferrite Produced Using Sol-Gel Method for Treatment of Heavy Metals in Wastewater.

This study is focused on the kinetics and adsorption isotherms of amine-functionalized magnesium ferrite (MgFeO) for treating the heavy metals in wastewater. A sol-gel route was adopted to produce MgFeO nanoparticles. The surfaces of the MgFeO nanoparticles were functionalized using primary amine (ethanolamine).

Si/SiO/AlO Supported Growth of CNT Forest for the Production of La/ZnO/CNT Photocatalyst for Hydrogen Production.

The use of ZnO as a photocatalyst with a reduced recombination rate of charge carriers and maximum visible light harvesting remains a challenge for researchers. Herein, we designed and synthesized a unique La/ZnO/CNTs heterojunction system via a sol-gel method to evaluate its photocatalytic performance for hydrogen evolution. A ferrocene powder catalyst was tested for the production of CNT forests over Si/SiO/AlO substrate.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Modified 316L Stainless Steel Alloy for Biomedical Applications Using Powder Metallurgy.

AISI 316L stainless steel (SS) is one of the extensively used biomaterials to produce implants and medical devices. It provides a low-cost solution with ample mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility compared to its counterpart materials. However, the implants made of this material are subjected to a short life span in human physiological conditions leading to the leaching of metal ions, thus limiting its use as a biomaterial.

Synthesis and Characterization of Manganese-Modified Black TiO Nanoparticles and Their Performance Evaluation for the Photodegradation of Phenolic Compounds from Wastewater.

The release of phenolic-contaminated treated palm oil mill effluent (TPOME) poses a severe threat to human and environmental health. In this work, manganese-modified black TiO (Mn-B-TiO) was produced for the photodegradation of high concentrations of total phenolic compounds from TPOME. A modified glycerol-assisted technique was used to synthesize visible-light-sensitive black TiO nanoparticles (NPs), which were then calcined at 300 °C for 60 min for conversion to anatase crystalline phase.

Statistical Study of Nonthermal Plasma-Assisted ZnO Coating of Cotton Fabric through Ultrasonic-Assisted Green Synthesis for Improved Self-Cleaning and Antimicrobial Properties.

Nonthermal plasma processing is a dry, environment-friendly and chemical-free method of improving the wettability, adhesion, self-cleaning and dying quality of fabrics without affecting their bulk properties. This study presents a green synthesis and coating method for the immobilization of nanoparticles of ZnO on the nonthermal plasma functionalized cotton fabric. The self-cleaning activity of ZnO-coated cotton was then optimized statistically.

Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon and Carbon-Nitrogen Doped Black TiO Nanomaterials and Their Application in Sonophotocatalytic Remediation of Treated Agro-Industrial Wastewater.

The conventional open ponding system employed for palm oil mill agro-effluent (POME) treatment fails to lower the levels of organic pollutants to the mandatory standard discharge limits. In this work, carbon doped black TiO (CB-TiO) and carbon-nitrogen co-doped black TiO (CNB-TiO) were synthesized via glycerol assisted sol-gel techniques and employed for the remediation of treated palm oil mill effluent (TPOME). Both the samples were anatase phase, with a crystallite size of 11.

Statistically Optimized Production of Saccharides Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles Using Liquid-Plasma Reduction Approach for Antibacterial Treatment of Water.

Various conventional approaches have been reported for the synthesis of nanomaterials without optimizing the role of synthesis parameters. The unoptimized studies not only raise the process cost but also complicate the physicochemical characteristics of the nanostructures. The liquid-plasma reduction with optimized synthesis parameters is an environmentally friendly and low-cost technique for the synthesis of a range of nanomaterials.

Efficient detection of hazardous HS gas using multifaceted CoO/ZnO hollow nanostructures.

The rapid increases in environmental hazardous gases have laid dangerous effects on human health. The detection of such pollutants gases is mandatory using various optimal techniques. In this paper, porous multifaceted CoO/ZnO nanostructures are synthesized by pyrolyzing sacrificial template of core-shell double zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) for gas sensing applications.

Synthesis, Surface Nitriding and Characterization of Ti-Nb Modified 316L Stainless Steel Alloy Using Powder Metallurgy.

The powder metallurgy (PM) technique has been widely used for producing different alloy compositions by the addition of suitable reinforcements. PM is also capable of producing desireable mechanical and physical properties of the material by varying process parameters. This research investigates the addition of titanium and niobium in a 316L stainless steel matrix for potential use in the biomedical field.

Tetracyanonickelate (II)/KOH/reduced graphene oxide fabricated carbon felt for mediated electron transfer type electrochemical sensor for efficient detection of NO gas at room temperature.

NO is the most significant anthropogenic greenhouse gas, which cause the ozone depletion. Hence, the room temperature detection of NO is highly desirable. In this work, The TCN(II)-KOH-rGO/CF modified electrode was successfully fabricated by drop coating method.