Cu-doped mesoporous TiO photocatalyst for efficient degradation of organic dye via visible light photocatalysis.

A solvothermal method was used to synthesize the mesoporous TiO, (1-3w %) Cu-doped mesoporous TiO membrane with the help of a bioreactor. To understand the physicochemical composition of all synthesized nanomaterials, the structure, morphology and crystallinity of the materials were studied using X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV). Under artificial light source (500 W mercury bulb) irradiations, the nano catalysts' catalytic effectiveness was examined for the azo dyes, namely Congo red.

Hydrothermally synthesized Ag-TiO nanofibers (NFs) for photocatalytic dye degradation and antibacterial activity.

This work successfully utilised eco-friendly green synthesis to produce Ag-TiO nanofibers (NFs). As pollution and energy limitations have become global issues, there is an ongoing need to develop more effective catalysts through straightforward and environmentally friendly methods. The Ag-TiO nanofibers (NFs) XRD pattern exhibits an anatase TiO and FCC crystal structure of Ag nanoparticles.

Hydrophobic ammonium based ionic liquids for efficient extraction of textile dyes from aqueous media: Extraction study and antibacterial evaluation.

Alizarin red S (ARS) extraction from aqueous medium was carried out using hydrophobic ionic liquids (ILs) containing trioctylammonium cation paired with 4-tert-butylbenzoate ([TOA][Butbenz] (IL1), 4-phenylbutanoate ([TOA][PheBut] (IL2), 3-4-dimethylbenzoate ([TOA][DMbenz] (IL3), naphthoate, ([TOA][Naph]) (IL4), salicylate ([TOA][Sali]) (IL5) and nonanedioate ([TOA][Nona]) (IL6). The findings demonstrated that all of the tested ILs were efficient for extracting ARS, however, [TOA][Nona] was more effective than others. For the extraction of ARS from the aqueous phase, the effects of various parameters including the initial pH of the dye solution, contact time, ILs to dye volume ratio (V:V), dye concentration, temperature, and salt effect were investigated.

Graphene loaded TiO submicron spheres scattering layer for efficient dye-sensitized solar cell.

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) have attracted great attention due to environmentally friendly low-cost processing, excellent working ability in diffuse light, and potential to meet the power demands of future buildings due the true class of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Nevertheless, DSSCs have relatively low photoconversion efficiency (PCE) due to multiple issues. Several strategies have been employed to enhance its PCE.

Energy, exergy, economic, environment, exergo-environment based assessment of amine-based hybrid solvents for natural gas sweetening.

Natural gas is the cleanest form of fossil fuel that needs to be purified from CO and HS to diminish harmful emissions and provide feasible processing. The conventional chemical and physical solvents used for this purpose have many drawbacks, including corrosion, solvent loss, high energy requirement, and the formation of toxic compounds, which ultimately disrupt the process and affect the environment. Hybrid solvents have lately been researched to cater to these liabilities and enhance process economics.

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Bark Extract for Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue (MB) Degradation via Photocatalysis with Antimicrobial Activity and for Anticancer Activity.

The green synthesis method was used to effectively fabricate Ag-NPs by using bark extract. The structural, morphological, elemental composition, and optical properties of as-synthesized Ag-NPs were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (P-XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Their photocatalytic efficiency as a photocatalyst was examined by degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under direct sunlight irradiation.