Synthesis and characterization of a novel CNT-FeNi/DFNS/Cu(ii) magnetic nanocomposite for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline in wastewater.

Herein, Cu(ii) complexes were anchored within the nanospaces of a magnetic fibrous silicate with a high surface area and easily accessible active sites a facile approach, leading to the successful synthesis of a novel potent nanocatalyst (FeNi/DFNS/Cu). Furthermore, FeNi/DFNS/Cu was supported on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) an usual nozzle electrospinning method (CNT-FeNi/DFNS/Cu). In addition, its performance as a photocatalyst for the degradation of tetracycline was tested in a batch reactor.

Acetylation of oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber as an adsorbent for removal of crude oil.

Removal of oil spillage from the environment is a global concern. Various methods, including the use of fibers as sorbents, have been developed for oil spill control. Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber is a plant biomass that may be acetylated by acetic anhydride using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) as a catalyst; here, the extent of acetylation may be calculated in terms of weight percent gain (WPG).