Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Applications

Tahir, Muhammad Bilal; Rafique, Muhammad; Sagir, Muhammad; Ullah, Sami; Kiran, Habiba

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-803581-8.11373-6

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“…Nanoparticles with high electrical conductivity can be used for developing semiconductor composites for improving photocatalytic performance. 303 The overall photocatalytic performance of nanoparticles cant be attributed to a single factor. A harmonious integration of multiple factors including the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles should be taken into account.…”

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Nanomaterials for enhancing photosynthesis: interaction with plant photosystems and scope of nanobionics in agriculture

Mony

Kaur

Rookes

et al. 2022

Environ. Sci.: Nano

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Nanomaterials for enhancing photosynthesis: interaction with plant photosystems and scope of nanobionics in agriculture

Mony

Kaur

Rookes

et al. 2022

Environ. Sci.: Nano

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“…Microbes in water are just thousand nanometer small while ordinary purifiers just lead with bacteria purifiers using nanotechnology are able to deal with virus without using any chemical, high temperature crushes and electricity. Photo-Impetuses and their studies on different fields is indicated in following studies ( Shahzad et al ., 2019 , 2020 ; Sagir et al ., 2014 ; Tahir et al, 2018a , Tahir et al, 2018b , Tahir et al, 2018c , Tahir et al, 2019a , Tahir et al, 2019b , Tahir et al, 2019c , Tahir et al, 2019d , Tahir et al, 2019e , Tahir et al, 2019f , Tahir and Sagir, 2019g , Tahir et al, 2019h , Tahir et al, 2020a , Tahir et al, 2020b , Tahir et al, 2020c , Tahir et al, 2020d ).…”

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Role of Nanotechnology in Photocatalysis

Tahir

Sohaib

Sagir

et al. 2022

Encyclopedia of Smart Materials

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“…Photocatalysis, the process of using light to catalyze chemical reactions, has emerged as a promising and sustainable approach to address various environmental and energy challenges [38,39]. Among various photocatalytic materials, TiO 2 stands out as an efficient and widely investigated semiconductor photocatalyst due to its excellent photoactivity and chemical stability [40,41].…”

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Impact of Copper(II)-Imidazole Complex Modification on Polycrystalline TiO2: Insights into Formation, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Performance

Ayyakannu Sundaram,

Kanniah,

Anbalagan

et al. 2024

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Micrometer-sized polycrystalline anatase particles are widely used in materials and life sciences, serving as essential components in photocatalytic materials. The ability to tailor their composition, shape, morphology, and functionality holds significant importance. In this study, we identified and examined the non-destructive route of Copper(II) implantation at the surface of polycrystalline TiO2. The [Cu(en)(Im)2]2+ complex ion demonstrated a remarkable affinity to concentrate and bind with the semiconductor’s surface, such as anatase, forming a surface-bound adduct: ≡TiO2 + [Cu(en)(Im)2]2+ → ≡TiO2//[Cu(en)(Im)2]2+. The misalignment of Fermi levels in TiO2//[Cu(en)(Im)2]2+ triggered electron transfer, leading to the reduction of the metal center, releasing Copper(I) in the process. Although less efficient, the released Copper(I) encountered a highly favorable environment, resulting in the formation of the surface complex TiO2:CuIIsc. The implanted Cu(I) was converted back into Cu(II) due to re-oxidation by dissolved oxygen. The penetration of the metal ion into the surface level of the polycrystalline TiO2 lattice was influenced by surface residual forces, making surface grafting of the Cu(II) ion inevitable due to surface chemistry. FTIR, UV–vis, Raman, XRD, EPR, and surface morphological (SEM, EDAX, and HRTEM) analyses identified the typical surface grafting of the Cu(II) cluster complex on the anatase surface matrix. Moreover, the XRD results also showed the formation of an impure phase. The TiO2 polycrystalline materials, modified by the incorporation of copper complexes, demonstrated an enhanced visible-light photocatalytic capability in the degradation of Rhodamine B dye in aqueous solutions. This modification significantly improved the efficiency of the photocatalytic process, expanding the applicability of TiO2 to visible light wavelengths. These studies open up the possibility of using copper complexes grafted on metal oxide surfaces for visible-light active photocatalytic applications. Moreover, this investigation not only showcases the improved visible-light photocatalytic behavior of copper-modified TiO2 polycrystalline materials, but also underscores the broader implications of this improvement in the advancement of sustainable and efficient water treatment technologies.

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Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Applications

Cited by 9 publications

References 69 publications

Nanomaterials for enhancing photosynthesis: interaction with plant photosystems and scope of nanobionics in agriculture

Nanomaterials for enhancing photosynthesis: interaction with plant photosystems and scope of nanobionics in agriculture

Role of Nanotechnology in Photocatalysis

Impact of Copper(II)-Imidazole Complex Modification on Polycrystalline TiO2: Insights into Formation, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Performance

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