Fabrication of copper molybdate nanoflower combined polymeric graphitic carbon nitride heterojunction for water depollution: Synergistic photocatalytic performance and mechanism insight.

In the scope, developed a novel copper molybdate decorated polymeric graphitic carbon nitride (CuMoO@g-CN or CMC) heterojunction nanocomposite in an easy solvothermal environment for the first time. The synthesized CMC improved the photocatalytic degradation of an antibiotic drug [ciprofloxacin (CIP)] and organic dye [Rhodamine B (RhB)]. Consequently, the CMC demonstrates a marvelous crystalline nature with ∼26 nm size, as obtained from XRD analysis.

Noble metal nanoparticles (M = Ag, Au, Pd) decorated graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for ultrafast catalytic reduction of anthropogenic pollutant, 4-nitrophenol.

We report an effective facile immobilization of noble nanoparticles (M = Ag, Au and Pd) assembled on g-CN (g-CN) prepared via a simple ultra-sonication strategy. The M assembled g-CN nanocomposites were applied for the effective conversion of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP). As prepared nanocomposites were characterized by techniques of XRD, SEM-EDS, TEM, XPS, and FT-IR analysis to gain crystallographic structural, and morphological insights.

Nano Ag@bioactive microspheres from marine sponge Clathria frondifera: Fabrication, fortification, characterization, anticancer and antibacterial potential evaluation.

Bioresources are attaining much importance in the discovery of drugs and delivering agents. In particular, marine sponges are of great interest due to their metabolites production for the survival in risky environment. The incorporation of silver nanoparticles with marine sponge derived metabolites was reported for the first time.

Electrochemical recovery of H and nutrients (N, P) from synthetic source separate urine water.

This study examined an electrochemical method of H production and nutrient recovery from synthetic source separated urine (SSU). The efficacy of H production was examined through hydrogen recovery experiments (HRE) using Ni foam electrodes. Similarly, nutrient (N and P) recovery was also examined in post-nutrient recovery experiments (NRE) with sacrificial Mg electrodes.

Reduction of hexavalent chromium and degradation of tetracycline using a novel indium-doped MnO nanorod photocatalyst.

This study investigates the photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and degradation of tetracycline (TC) via visible-light-active In-doped MnO photocatalysis. MnO photocatalysts loaded with different In doses are prepared using a simple hydrothermal method, and the results indicate the formation of MnO nanorod-like structures with good crystallinity. The most significant photocatalytic parameters, namely the catalyst and substrate concentrations, pH, and co-existing ions for the Cr(VI) reduction and TC degradation reactions are systematically examined.

Ultrasonic assisted fabrication of silver tungstate encrusted polypyrrole nanocomposite for effective photocatalytic and electrocatalytic applications.

Ultrasonication is an emerging and evergreen technique for the efficient synthesis of the catalytically active heterostructured materials. In-situ one-pot ultrasonic-assisted synthesis method was demonstrated in this work for the fabrication of silver tungstate encrusted polypyrrole nanocomposite using semi-automatic ultrasonic probe maintained at 34°C/50 kHz ultrasonic frequency and at 150 W ultrasonic power. This material retains enhanced optical, electrical, morphological properties, photocatalytic behavior in photodegradation of congo red dye, tetracycline drug and its electrochemical sensing potential for the effective determination of a broad spectrum of antibacterial drug, nitrofurazone.

Ultrasonication and hydrothermal assisted synthesis of cloud-like zinc molybdate nanospheres for enhanced detection of flutamide.

Ultrasonication is one of the emerging probes for nanoparticles synthesis as well as promoting the material property by treasuring the precious time during a chemical reaction. In this present work, we successfully designed a cloud-like α-ZnMoO nanospheres (ZMNS) using ultrasound assistance (bath sonication with the power of 60 W and frequency of 37/80 kHz) hydrothermal method for catalyzing the effective electrochemical determination of anti-androgen drug candidate flutamide (FLT). The crystallinity and phase purity were investigated using powder X-ray diffractometric analysis.

In Situ Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Performance of Polypyrrole Polymer-Incorporated AgMoO Nanocomposite for Detection and Degradation of Environmental Pollutants and Pharmaceutical Drugs.

Material combinations of semiconductor with conducting polymer are gaining growing interest due to their enhanced activities in photocatalysis as well as electrochemical sensing. In this present work, we report a facile in situ synthesis of polypyrrole (PPy) polymer-incorporated silver molybdate (AgMoO) nanocomposite that is utilized as a photocatalyst and electrocatalyst for the degradation of pollutant heavy metals, namely, methylene blue (MB) and heavy metal (Cr(VI)), and ciprofloxacin (CIP) and for detection of the drug, azomycin. The synthesized nanocomposite was characterized by various theoretical, spectral, and microscopic studies.

Ultrasonication-assisted synthesis of sphere-like strontium cerate nanoparticles (SrCeO NPs) for the selective electrochemical detection of calcium channel antagonists nifedipine.

In this work, strontium cerate nanoparticles (SrCeO NPs, SC NPs) were developed through facile synthetic techniques (Ultrasound-Assisted (UA) and Stirring-Assisted (SA) synthesis) and utilized as an electrocatalyst for the selective and sensitive electrochemical detection of calcium channel blocker nifedipine (NDF). The as-prepared UASC NPs and SASC NPs were characterized using XRD, Raman, TEM, EDS, mapping, XPS and BET analysis which exposed the formation of SC NPs in the form of spherical in shape and well crystalline in nature. BET studies reveal that UASC NPs have maximum surface area than that of SASC NPs.

One-step sonochemical synthesis of 1D β-stannous tungstate nanorods: An efficient and excellent electrocatalyst for the selective electrochemical detection of antipsychotic drug chlorpromazine.

In the modern world, the contamination of ecosystem by human and veterinary pharmaceutical drugs through the metabolic excretion, improper disposal/industrial waste has been subjected to a hot issue. Therefore, exploitation of exclusive structured material and reliable technique is a necessary task to the precise detection of drugs. With this regards, we made an effort for the fabrication of novel one-dimensional (1D) stannous tungstate nanorods (β-SnW NRs) via simple sonochemical approach and used as an electrochemical sensor for the detection of antipsychotic drug chlorpromazine (CPZ) for the first time.

3D Flower-Like Gadolinium Molybdate Catalyst for Efficient Detection and Degradation of Organophosphate Pesticide (Fenitrothion).

Three-dimensional (3D) nanostructured materials have received enormous attention in energy and environment remediation applications. Herein, we developed a novel 3D flower-like gadolinium molybdate (GdMoO; GdM) and used as a bifunctional catalyst for the electrochemical detection and photocatalytic degradation of organophosphate pesticide fenitrothion (FNT). The flower-like GdM catalyst was prepared via a simple sol-gel technique with the assistance of urea and ethylene glycol.

Investigation on the Electrocatalytic Determination and Photocatalytic Degradation of Neurotoxicity Drug Clioquinol by Sn(MoO) Nanoplates.

Transition-metal molybdates have concerned enormous curiosity as supercapacitors, photocatalysts, and electrocatalysts. These materials are the best alternatives to noble-metal-based catalysts, which are generally show a limited photocatalytic and electrocatalytic activity. In addition, the antiprotozoal drug can usually pollute the environment through improper disposable and incomplete metabolism, and it is very dangerous to humans as well as aquatic animals.

A Study of Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Activity of Cerium Molybdate Nanocubes Decorated Graphene Oxide for the Sensing and Degradation of Antibiotic Drug Chloramphenicol.

In this present work, "killing two birds with one stone" strategy was performed for the electrochemical trace level detection and photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic drug chloramphenicol (CAP) using Ce(MoO) nanocubes/graphene oxide (CeM/GO) composite for the first time. The CeM/GO composite was synthesized via simple hydrothermal treatment followed by sonication process. The successful formation of CeM/GO composite was confirmed by several analytical and spectroscopic techniques.