Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Activities of ()-Mediated ZnO Nanoparticles Annealed at Different Temperatures.

This research achieved the successful synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs through an eco-friendly method, utilizing the leaf extract of (L.O.).

Fabrication of BiVO/AgCrO heterojunction composites modified with graphene oxide for enhanced photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic performance.

A novel GO/BiVO/AgCrO heterojunction photocatalyst was prepared by depositing AgCrO on the highly active (040) facet of BiVO, followed by incorporating graphene oxide (GO) through an precipitation method. This synergistic modification of BiVO by AgCrO and GO results in excellent photocatalytic performance, with a degradation efficiency of 94.6% coupled with a maximum rate constant of 0.

Optimisation, Synthesis, and Characterisation of ZnO Nanoparticles Using () Leaf Extracts for Antibacterial and Photodegradation Applications.

This work presents a green synthesis route, which utilises extracts from an indigenous plant in South Africa, eastern and southern Africa that is understudied and underutilised, for preparing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). This study involved optimisation of the green synthesis method using (L.O.

A Review of Weathering Studies in Plastics and Biocomposites-Effects on Mechanical Properties and Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Polymeric materials undergo degradation when exposed to outdoor conditions due to the synergistic effects of sunlight, air, heat, and moisture. The degradation can lead to a decline in mechanical properties, fading, surface cracking, and haziness, attributed to the cleavage of the polymer chains and oxidation reactions. Accelerated weathering testing is a useful technique to evaluate the comparative photodegradation of materials within a reasonable timeframe.

Integrated study of antiretroviral drug adsorption onto calcined layered double hydroxide clay: experimental and computational analysis.

This study focused on the efficacy of a calcined layered double hydroxide (CLDH) clay in adsorbing two antiretroviral drugs (ARVDs), namely efavirenz (EFV) and nevirapine (NVP), from wastewater. The clay was synthesized using the co-precipitation method, followed by subsequent calcination in a muffle furnace at 500 °C for 4 h. The neat and calcined clay samples were subjected to various characterization techniques to elucidate their physical and chemical properties.