Synthesis and characterization of FeO@SiO -supported metal-organic framework PAEDTC@MIL-101 (Fe) for degradation of chlorpyrifos and diazinon pesticides.

In this study, a new core-shell FeO@SiO/PAEDTC@MIL-101 (Fe) photocatalyst was prepared by sol-gel method and used to degrade diazinon (DZN) and chlorpyrifos (CPS) from aqueous solutions. The characteristics analyzed by various techniques indicate that the core-shell photocatalyst with a specific surface area of 992 m/g, pore size of 1.35 nm and saturation magnetization of nanocomposite was 12 emu/g has been successfully synthesized and can be separated from the reaction solution by a magnetic field.

Application of a novel composite of FeO@SiO/PAEDTC surrounded by MIL-101(Fe) for photocatalytic degradation of penicillin G under visible light.

The novel photocatalyst of FeO@SiO/PAEDTC@MIL-101(Fe) was prepared based on the sol-gel method, and its structure and morphology were determined by SEM mapping, TEM, XRD, FTIR, and N adsorption-desorption analyses. The photocatalytic activity of nanocomposite was evaluated in comparison with other particles as well as adsorption and photolysis processes. The effect of operating parameters showed that the complete degradation of penicillin G (PNG) can be provided at a photocatalyst dosage of 0.

Photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin by MMT/CuFeO nanocomposite: characteristics, response surface methodology, and toxicity analyses.

The photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) was examined by loading spinel ferrite copper (CuFeO) nanoparticles onto montmorillonite (MMT) under irradiation using UV light. The laboratory parameters were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM), and maximum efficiency (83.75%) was achieved at a pH of 3, CIP concentration of 32.

The application of a new recyclable photocatalyst γ-FeO@SiO@ZIF8-Ag in the photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin in aqueous solutions.

This pilot study synthesized the γ-FeO@SiO@ZIF8-Ag nanocomposites via the hydrothermal method to study its potential use in amoxicillin degradation as a novel photocatalyst in aqueous solutions under visible light radiation. Various diagnostic methods were used to determine the morphology and functional structure of the photocatalyst, and the results confirmed its proper formation. Complete degradation of AMX was obtained at a pH of 5, catalyst dosage of 0.

Capability of copper-nickel ferrite nanoparticles loaded onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes to degrade acid blue 113 dye in the sonophotocatalytic treatment process.

In this study, copper-nickel ferrite (CuNiFeO) nanoparticles were successfully loaded onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) by using the coprecipitation method and used as new catalysts (MWCNT-CuNiFeO) in the sonophotocatalytic degradation process of the acid blue 113 (AB113) dye. The success of the MWCNT-CuNiFeO synthesis and its properties were determined by analyzing it using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). A high efficiency of dye removal (100%), total organic carbon (93%), and chemical oxygen demand (95%) were achieved with the following conditions: pH of dye solution = 5, MWCNT-CuNiFeO dosage = 0.

Activated carbon derived from fern: a high-adsorption-capacity adsorbent for residual ampicillin in pharmaceutical wastewater.

Unlabelled: In this study, the effectiveness of activated carbon prepared from the fern (ACAF) in order to remove ampicillin from aqueous solution was examined. The preparation of the ACAF was performed through chemical and physical activation processes with the presence of ZnCl and at a temperature of 450 °C. The ACAF yield was 44.

Effective leachate treatment by a pilot-scale submerged electro-membrane bioreactor.

Most landfill leachates contain organic compounds that cannot be easily separated by conventional biological processes. Recently, integration of membrane bioreactors and electro-oxidation has been proposed as a suitable option for the treatment and separation of organic and inorganic contaminants in leachate. Therefore, in the present study, the performance of submerged electro-membrane bioreactor (SEMBR) along with a conventional membrane bioreactor (MBR) on a pilot scale was evaluated for the treatment of leachate.

Magnetic CuNiFeO nanoparticles loaded on multi-walled carbon nanotubes as a novel catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation and degradation of reactive black 5.

Novel copper-nickel ferrite nanocatalyst loaded on multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs-CuNiFeO) was synthesized and applied to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) in the degradation of the reactive black 5 (RB5). The structure of the catalyst was well characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The MWCNTs-CuNiFeO/PMS system showed a high performance in the degradation of RB5 with a kinetic rate of 1.

Evaluation of social accountability in hospital managers.

Background: Today, hospitals need managers who, in addition to having the necessary skills for management and leadership, are accountable to stakeholders, especially the community. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the social accountability of managers of public and private hospitals in Tehran.

Materials And Methods: The present study is descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional and was performed on 155 managers of selected public and private hospitals in Tehran.

Development of sonophotocatalytic process for degradation of acid orange 7 dye by using titanium dioxide nanoparticles/graphene oxide nanocomposite as a catalyst.

In the present study, the sonophotocatalytic degradation of acid orange 7 (AO7) dye was evaluated. The catalyst used was the titanium dioxide nanoparticles/graphene oxide (TiO/GO) nanocomposite, which was synthesized using the Hummers and Hoffman's method and the liquid phase deposition method. TiO/GO nanocomposite was characterized through the analyses of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.

Photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin from aqueous solutions by titanium dioxide nanoparticles loaded on graphene oxide.

The photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin (AMX) by titanium dioxide nanoparticles loaded on graphene oxide (GO/TiO) was evaluated under UV light. Experimental results showed that key parameters such as initial pH, GO/TiO dosage, UV intensity, and initial AMX concentration had a significant effect on AMX degradation. Compared to the photolysis and adsorption processes, the AMX degradation efficiency was obtained to be more than 99% at conditions including pH of 6, the GO/TiO dosage of 0.

Catalytic degradation of mefenamic acid by peroxymonosulfate activated with MWCNTs-CoFeO: influencing factors, degradation pathway, and comparison of activation processes.

The cobalt ferrite loaded on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-CoFeO) was synthesized and used as a novel catalyst for the degradation of mefenamic acid (MFA) in the presence of peroxymonosulfate (PMS). The results showed that MWCNTs-CoFeO has higher catalytic performance in the activation of PMS and degradation of MFA compared with MWCNTs, Co, Fe, and CoFeO. The highest kinetic constant rate (0.

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes-CoFe O nanoparticles as a reusable novel peroxymonosulfate activator for degradation of Reactive Black 5.

In this study, CoFe O nanoparticles supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), as novel peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activator, were synthesized for degradation of Reactive Black 5 (RB5). The results showed that the maximum removal efficiencies of RB5 (100%), chemical oxygen demand (83.12%), and total organic carbon (65.

Determining the relationship between health literacy level and quality of life among the elderly living in nursing homes.

Background: The literacy level of the elderly is predictive of health behaviors, average hospitalization in health centers, and the type of verbal interaction with health service providers; as the level of literacy changes, the quality of life may also change. This study aimed to determine the relationship between health literacy level and quality of life among the elderly living in nursing homes in 2018-2019.

Materials And Methods: This study was of a descriptive-analytic, correlation type that was performed on 175 elderly of selected nursing homes in Tehran.

Catalytic degradation of diclofenac from aqueous solutions using peroxymonosulfate activated by magnetic MWCNTs-CoFeO nanoparticles.

CoFeO nanoparticles supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-CoFeO) were synthesized by the co-precipitation method as a novel catalyst for degradation of diclofenac (DCF). The comparative experiments indicated that MWCNTs-CoFeO has a better catalytic activity in degradation of DCF and activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) compared to other catalytic systems. This can be attributed to the interaction of MWCNTs with CoFeO in accelerating the absorption process and activating the PMS ( = 22.

Electrochemical degradation of diclofenac using three-dimensional electrode reactor with multi-walled carbon nanotubes.

The electro-oxidation treatment of aqueous solution containing diclofenac (DCF) on a Ti/RuO-TiO electrode in the presence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was studied in a three-dimensional electrochemical (3DE) reactor. The response surface methodology (RSM) based on central composite design (CCD) was utilized to determine the influence of different factors. The results revealed that the obtained polynomial experimental model had a high coefficient of determination (R = 0.