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Evaluation of the photocatalytic degradation mechanism of methylene blue using nascent and Ag+ ions-modified TiO2
In photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants, adsorption and degradation are two important processes that take place. Various instrumental techniques and trap** experiments have been used to identify the ...
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Aleurites moluccana as a Potential Non-edible Feedstock for Industrial-Scale Biodiesel Synthesis Using Homemade Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as a Catalyst
Biodiesel is a potential substitute for fossil oils because of its almost similar physico–chemical fuel properties to fossil diesel. The present work aimed to synthesize biodiesel from the non-edible seed oil of
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An emerging photocatalyst for wastewater remediation: a mini-review on CaCu3Ti4O12 photocatalysis
Ceramics-based filter for water treatment is an ancient technology to procure potable water at the household level. The traditional clay pots (vessels or hollow cylindrical container) have been used since long...
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Preparation, Optimization and In Vitro Anti-diabetic Effect
Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) displayed altogether particular physical, concoction, and natural properties, drawing high consideration for a variety of new applications in different fields due t...
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Low-cost Zeolite/TiO2 composite for the photocatalytically enhanced adsorption of Cd2+ from aqueous solution
Nano-TiO2 (anatase) powders were immobilized on crystalline zeolite (size = 45 µm). The composite material was used for the rapid and efficient adsorption of the Cd2+ ions from an aqueous solution. Furthermore, t...
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Tree-ring-based temperature reconstruction from the western Himalayan region in northern Pakistan since 1705 C.E.
The western Himalayan region in northern Pakistan is one of the most sensitive hotspots to climate change, due to the rapidly increasing population and delicate mountainous ecosystem. The relatively limited ob...
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An overview of polymeric nano-biocomposites as targeted and controlled-release devices
In recent years, controlled drug delivery has become an important area of research. Nano-biocomposites can fulfil the necessary requirements of a targeted drug delivery device. This review describes use of pol...
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Surface oxidized and un-oxidized activated carbon derived from Ziziphus jujube Stem, and its application in removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous media
Agricultural waste based low cost oxidized activated carbon (OSD) and un-oxidized activated carbon (USD) samples were prepared from saw dust of Ziziphus jujube by chemical activation with phosphoric acid (H3PO4)....
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Glass beads immobilized doped TiO2 NPs with enhanced adsorption efficiency for arsenic(III) from aqueous solution
Visible light driven metals (Gd and Tl) doped TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using low cost and facile liquid impregnation method. The prepared NPs were characterized using XRD, SEM/EDX, BET surface area ...
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Modifications of pure and Ag doped TiO2 by pre-sulphated and calcination temperature treatments
Pre-sulphated pure and Ag doped TiO2 photocatalysts were prepared by a modified low cost liquid impregnation method followed by acid (H2SO4) treatments. Surface and morphological characterizations of the prepared...
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A mini-review on rare earth metal-doped TiO2 for photocatalytic remediation of wastewater
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been considered a useful material for the treatment of wastewater due to its non-toxic character, chemical stability and excellent electrical and optical properties which contribute in...
