Highly efficient, bioactive, and bifunctional sorbent p–n–p visible light heterogeneous photocatalyst utilizing ultra-fine ZnS nanoparticles embedded in a polymeric nanocomposite

Abstract

Bi-functional ZnS@GO@Pani polymeric NC: an effective sorbent acting simultaneously as a p–n–p heterojunction photocatalyst with superior antibacterial activity.

Nitrate removal from aqueous solutions with sodium alginate/quaternary branched polyethylenimine/carboxylated multi-wall carbon nanotube

“…In this study, the value of RL is between 0 to 1, which can indicate the optimal nitrate ions adsorption. [46,47].…”

Economically viable N-doped graphene aerogel for the photodegradation of structurally different dyes and a plant-model-based environmental assessment

“…18,19 Among the diverse physical and chemical methods for water decontamination, photocatalytic degradation is one of the robust processes for water remediation because of its advantageous nature such as high efficiency, 20 easy handling, economic feasibility, 21 wide suitability for diverse contaminants, insensitivity towards toxic substances and negligible generation of toxic by-products. 22 For this purpose, different kinds of photocatalysts, 23 including activated carbons, 24 metal–organic frameworks, 25 mesoporous silica, 26 polymers, 27 carbon nanomaterials, 28 natural fibers, 29 and inorganic materials, 30 have been developed for the sequestration of organic dyes. However, most of the photocatalysts face regeneration difficulties and low loading capacity or are restricted due to higher production cost.…”