Behavioral analysis of simultaneous photo-electro-catalytic degradation of antibiotic resistant and antibiotic ZnO/CuI: a kinetic and mechanistic study.

Visible light responsive semiconductor-based photocatalysis is known to be an efficient method for the disinfection of bacterial cells. Here, we address the issue of aqueous contamination by persistent pollutants such as antibiotics and antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) from an innovative angle. Simultaneous degradation of an antibiotic (chloramphenicol) and antibiotic resistant bacteria (chloramphenicol resistant ) is performed to observe the effect of the presence of antibiotic in the reaction system when it is required for survival of the bacteria.

Enhanced photocatalysis and bacterial inhibition in NbO versatile doping with metals (Sr, Y, Zr, and Ag): a critical assessment.

Unique optical properties render semiconductor NbO nanoparticles suitable for light harvesting and photocatalytic applications. This study focuses on determining optical properties such as the band gap, conduction band edge, valence band edge and work function of as-prepared solution combustion synthesized NbO nanoparticles with the help of UV-vis Diffuse Reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) techniques. Phase purity and the oxidation states of the elements present in the material were confirmed from X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), respectively.