Publications by authors named "Neeru Rani"
In this research work, nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) adorned zinc oxide nanoparticles (N-CDs/ZnO) were successfully synthesized by a simple and cost-effective solution dispersion method and later on used as photocatalyst for decontamination of aqueous methylene blue (MB) dye on irradiation of UV light (300 W, 320-400 nm) at room temperature. Both the N-CDs and ZnO were prepared through green technique utilizing non-toxic, inexpensive and eco-friendly precursors, namely Foeniculum vulgare and Psidium guajava leaf extract, respectively. All the synthesized samples exhibited crystalline nature with average diameter of particle 4.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarbon dots as potential candidate for photocatalytic treatment of dye wastewater.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
January 2024
Water is the utmost important element for the existence of life. In recent decades, water resources have become highly contaminated by a variety of pollutants, especially toxic dyes that are harmful to both living beings and environment. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop more effective methods than traditional wastewater treatment approaches for treatment of hazardous dyes.
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- Uranyl ions (U(VI)) are harmful by-products from activities like nuclear power, mining, and overuse of fertilizers, leading to serious health risks such as liver and brain damage, DNA harm, and reproductive issues.
- There is an urgent need for effective detection and remediation strategies to address these concerns, particularly through the use of nanomaterials (NMs) that have unique properties suitable for this purpose.
- This study explores various types of NMs, including metal nanoparticles and carbon-based materials, for detecting and removing uranium, as well as compiling data on its contamination in food, water, and soil globally.