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Photocatalytic performance of chitosan tethered magnetic Fe2O3-like (3D/ 2D) hybrid for the dynamic removal of anionic dyes: Degradation and mechanistic pathways

Sivakumar Vigneshwaran et al.

Summary: The Fe2O3 reinforced chitosan nanocomposite, fabricated using a co-precipitation method, exhibits superior photocatalytic properties for efficient degradation of dyes in water. Experimental results show a reduced band gap and high degradation efficiency of Fe2O3@CS composite, along with excellent photostability.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

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Facile production of three-dimensional chitosan fiber embedded with zinc oxide as recoverable photocatalyst for organic dye degradation

Heng Li et al.

Summary: A simple and green strategy was developed for continuous production of chitosan-zinc oxide fibers, which showed effective photodegradation performance on organic dyes under different lights. The fibers exhibited high adsorption of cationic dye and could be easily recovered and reused for multiple cycles.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

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A review on chitosan and chitosan-based bionanocomposites: Promising material for combatting global issues and its applications

Motia Azmana et al.

Summary: This article discusses the attempts to replace petrochemical products with renewable and biodegradable components, with a focus on chitosan as a unique bio-based polymer with excellent intrinsic properties. Chitosan-based materials have been successfully utilized in nanotechnology, leading to the development of bionanocomposites with improved physical and chemical characteristics. The review also highlights the future research scope and motivates researchers for outstanding research works in this field.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

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Effective removal of hazardous pollutants from water and deactivation of water-borne pathogens using multifunctional synthetic adsorbent materials: A review

Umair Baig et al.

Summary: This study discusses the use of multifunctional adsorbent materials for adsorptive removal of water pollutants and disinfection of waterborne bacteria. The materials show excellent adsorptive capacity and disinfection rates against bacteria, while also being cost effective, environmentally friendly, easily operated, energy efficient, and versatile in their applications. Additionally, the study explores the technologies used to prepare these adsorbent materials, their response to adsorption capacity and antimicrobial activity, as well as provides an overview of adsorption working concepts such as isotherms, effecting parameters, kinetics, and thermodynamics of the adsorption process, while also discussing the future challenges and barriers associated with these adsorbents.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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A reusable, separation-free and biodegradable calcium alginate/g-C3N4 microsphere for sustainable photocatalytic wastewater treatment

Derek Hao et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates a facile preparation method of g-C3N4 hydrogel microspheres with high photocatalytic activity for organic pollutant control, by utilizing cross-link reactions between sodium alginate and calcium ions. The hydrogel microspheres show good cycle stability and can be reused for multiple cycles, while also being biodegradable for methane production, offering new inspiration for the development of easily reusable and sustainable photocatalysts for wastewater treatment.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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Tragacanth gum mediated green fabrication of mesoporous titania nanomaterials: Application in photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet

Shadpour Mallakpour et al.

Summary: Water remediation is a critical topic in the current century, and the photodegradation method has been found to be highly active, cost-effective, and durable. Various novel mesoporous Titania nanomaterials were synthesized using Tragacanth gum as a coupling agent. These materials showed high specific surface area, negative surface charge, and nano-sheet structure, making them effective for the photodegradation of crystal violet under ultraviolet irradiation.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Adsorptional-photocatalytic removal of fast sulphon black dye by using chitin-cl-poly(itaconic acid-co-acrylamide)/zirconium tungstate nanocomposite hydrogel

Gaurav Sharma et al.

Summary: In this study, the efficient removal of FSB dye from water was achieved using Chitin-cl-poly(itaconic acid-co-acrylamide)/zirconium tungstate nanocomposite hydrogel. The nanocomposite hydrogel was fabricated by microwave-induced sol-gel/copolymerization method, with the zirconium tungstate photocatalyst prepared using co-precipitation method. The maximum removal percentage of FSB dye reached 92.66% in 120 minutes under adsorptional-photocatalysis conditions.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

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Green synthesis of TiO2/GO/chitosan by using leaf extract of Olea europaea as a highly efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of cefixime trihydrate under UV-A radiation exposure: An optimization study with D-optimal design

Berna Erim et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that the TiO2/GO/chitosan photocatalyst exhibits good degradation efficiency (95.34%) under optimal conditions, and statistical analysis confirms the accuracy of the regression model. Recycling tests show that the prepared photocatalyst has outstanding durability and stability under UV-A irradiation.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Enhanced performance of lanthanum orthoferrite/chitosan nanocomposites for adsorptive photocatalytic removal of Reactive Black 5

Muhd Arif Aizat Marhalim et al.

Summary: New LaFeO3/chitosan nanocomposites were synthesized with different chitosan loadings, and their photocatalytic activity in removing RB5 was studied under various experimental conditions. The nanocomposite with 15% chitosan loading showed the highest removal efficiency and good stability after multiple cycles of degradation. This work offers a technique to enhance the removal of recalcitrant dyes through adsorptive photocatalysis using adsorbent and perovskite.

KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Green fabrication of zinc oxide supported carbon dots for visible light-responsive photocatalytic decolourization of Malachite Green dye: Optimization and kinetic studies

Anithadevi Sekar et al.

Summary: Zinc oxide supported carbon dots were synthesized from gum ghatti using a microwave process, showing enhanced photocatalytic efficacy for the degradation of Malachite Green dye under visible light. Incorporating 1 wt% of ZnO significantly improved the photocatalytic activity, achieving a degradation efficiency of 94.8% within 60 minutes of irradiation. The environmental impact was also assessed by using the treated dye water to grow mung bean plants, demonstrating comparable growth to the control group and hindered growth in the MG dye solution.

OPTIK (2021)

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Facile synthesis of TiO2/Chitosan nanohybrid for adsorption-assisted rapid photodegradation of an azo dye in water

Tabassum Sultana et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates the dual benefit of adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of RO by TiO2/Chitosan nanohybrids, with T0.80CS0.20 showing the highest removal efficiency for RO dye. The maximum adsorption capacity of T0.80CS0.20 was found to be 243.9 mg g(-1), with electrostatic interaction suggested as a mechanism for RO adsorption and photogenerated holes controlling the photocatalytic degradation of RO.

REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS (2021)

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A hierarchical H3PW12O40/TiO2 nanocomposite with cellulose as scaffold for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants

Zehao Lin et al.

Summary: By utilizing a natural cellulose scaffold, a series of nanotubular H3PW12O40/TiO2 composites were fabricated, inheriting the porous network structure of the cellulose template. The optimal HPW/TiO2 nanocomposite with 15.6 wt% of H3PW12O40 exhibited a significant increase in photocatalytic efficiency compared to pure TiO2 nanotubes, showcasing its potential in organic pollutant degradation. The hierarchical HPW/TiO2 nanocomposites and HPW/TiO2/cellulose composite sheet demonstrated outstanding and recyclable photocatalytic performances, with the photocatalytic mechanism being driven by photo-induced holes.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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A review on occurrences, eco-toxic effects, and remediation of emerging contaminants from wastewater: Special emphasis on biological treatment based hybrid systems

Duduku Saidulu et al.

Summary: The presence of emerging contaminants in the aquatic environment poses global concerns due to their harmful impacts on the biosphere. Efforts to remove these compounds from wastewater have become a significant focus in environmental management. Advanced biological systems coupled with physical and chemical processes are emerging as promising treatment options, especially in regions where concentrations of harmful compounds exceed safe levels.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Photocatalytic performance of a nickel ferrite/chitosan/bismuth(III) oxyiodide nanocomposite for metronidazole degradation under simulated sunlight illumination

Fatemeh Sadat Arghavan et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the performance of a FeNi3/chitosan/BiOI nanocomposite as a photocatalyst for metronidazole (MTZ) degradation under simulated sunlight. It achieved 100% MTZ degradation under specific conditions and the catalyst showed the ability to be regenerated and reused. The final by-products of MTZ degradation were mineralized products.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Photocatalytic Degradation of Tartrazine Dyes Using TiO2-Chitosan Beads under Sun Light Irradiation

L. Aoudjit et al.

Summary: The photodegradation of tartrazine anionic dye was successfully achieved using TiO2-chitosan beads (CTC) due to the synergistic effect of TiO2 and chitosan (CS). Experimental results showed that the removal percentage of tartrazine dye increased with decreasing initial dye concentration and increasing irradiation time, with 99.37% being removed after 180 min under sunlight irradiation using TiO2-chitosan beads at optimal conditions.

RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Recent developments in photocatalytic remediation of textile effluent using semiconductor based nanostructured catalyst: A review

J. Ambigadevi et al.

Summary: The textile industry plays a significant role in the Indian economy, however, the synthetic dyes used in this industry pose a serious threat to the environment. Heterogeneous photocatalysis using semiconductor-based nanoparticles has emerged as an effective solution for treating textile effluent and various nanostructures have shown promising results in degrading harmful pollutants.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Occurrence of contaminants in drinking water sources and the potential of biochar for water quality improvement: A review

Kumuduni Niroshika Palansooriya et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Bio-inspired and biomaterials-based hybrid photocatalysts for environmental detoxification: A review

Amit Kumar et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

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Facile synthesis of Ag NPs@ MIL-100(Fe)/guar gum hybrid hydrogel as a versatile photocatalyst for wastewater remediation: Photocatalytic degradation, water/oil separation and bacterial inactivation

Chao Duan et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

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Nano silver chloride and alginate incorporated composite copolymer adsorbent for adsorption of a synthetic dye from water in a fixed bed column and its photocatalytic reduction

Bidyut Kumar Bhangi et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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Effect of common and new gums on the quality, physical, and textural properties of bakery products: A review

Fakhreddin Salehi

JOURNAL OF TEXTURE STUDIES (2020)

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Photocatalytic reduction of imatinib mesylate and imipenem on electrochemical synthesized Al2W3O12 nanoparticle: Optimization, investigation of electrocatalytic and antimicrobial activity

Somayeh Mirsadeghi et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2020)

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Biopolymer K-carrageenan wrapped ZnO nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles for anti MRSA therapy

Sekar Vijayakumar et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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Preparation of floatable TiO2/poly(vinyl alcohol)-alginate composite for the photodegradation of ammonia wastewater

Masoud Zendehzaban et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH (2020)

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Three-dimensional bacterial cellulose/polydopamine/TiO2 nanocomposite membrane with enhanced adsorption and photocatalytic degradation for dyes under ultraviolet-visible irradiation

Luyu Yang et al.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2020)

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Facile sonochemical synthesis of Ag2O-guar gum nanocomposite as a visible light photocatalyst for the organic transformation reactions

Jayachandrabal Balachandramohan et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

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Development of Water Quality Indices (WQIs): A Review

Talent Diotrefe Banda et al.

POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (2020)

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Direct membrane filtration for wastewater treatment and resource recovery: A review

Selina Hube et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

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Highly porous, flexible and robust cellulose acetate/Au/ZnO as a hybrid photocatalyst

Sajjad Nasiri Khalil Abad et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2020)

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One-pot construction of chitin-derived carbon/g-C3N4 heterojunction for the improvement of visible-light photocatalysis

Bin He et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2020)

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Synthesis of starch-g-poly (acrylic acid)/ZnSe quantum dot nanocomposite hydrogel, for effective dye adsorption and photocatalytic degradation: thermodynamic and kinetic studies

Golnoosh Abdolahi et al.

CELLULOSE (2020)

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Recent Advances in Natural Gum-Based Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: A Review

Reza Mohammadinejad et al.

POLYMERS (2020)

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Novel Superadsorbent Highly Porous Hydrogel Based on Arabic Gum and Acrylamide Grafts for Fast and Efficient Methylene Blue Removal

Ahmed M. Elbedwehy et al.

POLYMERS (2020)

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Role of Nanomaterials in the Treatment of Wastewater: A Review

Asim Ali Yaqoob et al.

WATER (2020)

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Elaboration and characterization of photobiocomposite beads, based on titanium (IV) oxide and sodium alginate biopolymer, for basic blue 41 adsorption/photocatalytic degradation

Loubna Nouri et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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Mesquite gum (Prosopis gum): Structure, properties & applications - A review

Deepak Mudgil et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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A review of nano-based materials used as flocculants for water treatment

J. Jumadi et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Recent advances in the treatment of dye-containing wastewater from textile industries: Overview and perspectives

Shakiba Samsami et al.

PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (2020)

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Cr2O3/cellulose hybrid nanocomposites with unique properties: Facile synthesis, photocatalytic, bactericidal and antioxidant application

Meng Lu et al.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY (2020)

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Effect of the Morphology of Tungsten Oxide Embedded in Sodium Alginate/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Composite Beads on the Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye Solution

Eman M. Elsayed et al.

MATERIALS (2020)

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Graphitic carbon nitride, a polymer photocatalyst

Kezhen Qi et al.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2020)

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A review on the photoelectro-Fenton process as efficient electrochemical advanced oxidation for wastewater remediation. Treatment with UV light, sunlight, and coupling with conventional and other photo-assisted advanced technologies

Enric Brillas

CHEMOSPHERE (2020)

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Treatment of mixed industrial wastewater by electrocoagulation and indirect electrochemical oxidation

P. Nidheesh et al.

CHEMOSPHERE (2020)

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Chitin, Characteristic, Sources, and Biomedical Application

Umar Shahbaz

CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Green polymeric nanomaterials for the photocatalytic degradation of dyes: a review

Shrabana Sarkar et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2020)

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Simultaneous removal of rhodamine B and Cr(VI) from water using cellulose carbon nanofiber incorporated with bismuth oxybromide: The effect of cellulose pyrolysis temperature on photocatalytic performance

Lu Gan et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2020)

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Application of carboxymethyl polysaccharides as bio-sorbents for the sequestration of heavy metals in aquatic environments

Herbert Musarurwa et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

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Macro-/nanoporous Al-doped ZnO/cellulose composites based on tunable cellulose fi ber sizes for enhancing photocatalytic properties

Hongwei Li et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

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Recent progresses in the application of cellulose, starch, alginate, gum, pectin, chitin and chitosan based (nano)catalysts in sustainable and selective oxidation reactions: A review

Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

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New composite TiO2/naturals gums for high efficiency in photodiscoloration process

Francisca P. Araujo et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2020)

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Pyrolysis of Municipal Sewage Sludge for Biofuel Production: A Review

Oraleou Sangue Djandja et al.

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH (2020)

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A comprehensive review on chemical properties and applications of biopolymers and their composites

Ashish George et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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Microwave-assisted preparation of ZnFe2O4@methyl cellulose as a new nano-biomagnetic photocatalyst for photodegradation of metronidazole

Fatemeh Tamaddon et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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Mitigation of pollutants by chitosan/metallic oxide photocatalyst: A review

Mohd Azam Mohd Adnan et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

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A critical review on application of photocatalysis for toxicity reduction of real wastewaters

Juan Jose Rueda-Marquez et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

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A review on floating nanocomposite photocatalyst: Fabrication and applications for wastewater treatment

Atikah Mohd Nasir et al.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2020)

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TiO2Nanoparticles and Epoxy-TiO2Nanocomposites: A Review of Synthesis, Modification Strategies, and Photocatalytic Potentialities

Nisar Ali et al.

JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS (2020)

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Photocatalytic performance of aerogels for organic dyes removal from wastewaters: Review study

Maryam Hasanpour et al.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2020)

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In-situ formation and entrapment of Ag/AgCl photocatalyst inside cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose beads: A novel photoactive hydrogel for visible-light-induced photocatalysis

Hamed Heidarpour et al.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY (2020)

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Sulfur and potassium co-doped graphitic carbon nitride for highly enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Lu Chen et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2020)

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Recent advances in the fabrication and application of biopolymer-based micro- and nanostructures: A comprehensive review

Malgorzata Stanisz et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

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Resuscitation, isolation and immobilization of bacterial species for efficient textile wastewater treatment: A critical review and update

Yuyang Wang et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

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Antioxidant and antimicrobial applications of biopolymers: A review

Subajiny Sivakanthan et al.

FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2020)

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Eco-friendly synthesis and photocatalytic application of flowers-like ZnO structures using Arabic and Karaya Gums

Francisca P. Araujo et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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Synergic effect of Guggul gum based hydrogel nanocomposite: An approach towards adsorption-photocatalysis of Magenta-O

Priya et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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A review on the role of nanomaterials in the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater

Arunachalam Thirunavukkarasu et al.

REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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Tricks and tracks in removal of emerging contaminants from the wastewater through hybrid treatment systems: A review

Kiran Dhangar et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

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A Comprehensive Review on Corn Starch-Based Nanomaterials: Properties, Simulations, and Applications

Chella Perumal Palanisamy et al.

POLYMERS (2020)

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Tragacanth Hydrogel Integrated CeO2@rGO Nanocomposite as Reusable Photocatalysts for Organic Dye Degradation

Deepa Garg et al.

CHEMISTRYSELECT (2020)

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Floating Photocatalysts for Effluent Refinement Based on Stable Pickering Cellulose Foams and Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)

Prasaanth Ravi Anusuyadevi et al.

ACS OMEGA (2020)

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Reduced graphene oxide-TiO2/sodium alginate 3-dimensional structure aerogel for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of ibuprofen and sulfamethoxazole

Mohsin Nawaz et al.

CHEMOSPHERE (2020)

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Adsorption of heavy metal ions by sodium alginate based adsorbent-a review and new perspectives

Xiangpeng Gao et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

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Progress in Modern Marine Biomaterials Research

Yuliya Khrunyk et al.

MARINE DRUGS (2020)

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A Highly Efficient Ag Nanoparticle-Immobilized Alginate-g-Polyacrylonitrile Hybrid Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Nitrophenols

Imran Hasan et al.

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Constructing porous beads with modified polysulfone-alginate and TiO2 as a robust and recyclable photocatalyst for wastewater treatment

Ch. Tahir Mehmood et al.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2020)

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Photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin using CuFe2O4@methyl cellulose based magnetic nanobiocomposite

Fatemeh Tamaddon et al.

METHODSX (2020)

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A simple strategy for selective photocatalysis degradation of organic dyes through selective adsorption enrichment by using a complex film of CdS and carboxylmethyl starch

Yuxiang Xue et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2020)

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A novel green approach based on ZnO nanoparticles and polysaccharides for photocatalytic performance

Francisca P. Araujo et al.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2020)

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Use of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles as Reinforcement Agent of Polysaccharide-Based Materials

Luis Miguel Anaya-Esparza et al.

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Starch-Based Fishing Composite Fiber and Its Degradation Behavior

Wenwen Yu et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE (2020)

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Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-67@Cellulose aerogel for rapid and efficient degradation of organic pollutants

Yuhang Wu et al.

JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY (2020)

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Employable metal (Ag & Pd)@MIL-125-NH2@cellulose acetate film for visible-light driven photocatalysis for reduction of nitro-aromatics

Reda M. Abdelhameed et al.

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Review on recent progress in chitosan/chitin-carbonaceous material composites for the adsorption of water pollutants

M. J. Ahmed et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

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Effect of iron doped titanium oxide encapsulated in alginate on photocatalytic activity for the removal of dye pollutants

Soulaima Chkirida et al.

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Three-dimensional microspheric g-C3N4 coupled by Broussonetia papyrifera biochar: facile sodium alginate immobilization and excellent photocatalytic Cr(iv) reduction

Qi Jin et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2020)

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Construction of Bi2WO6-TiO2/starch nanocomposite films for visible-light catalytic degradation of ethylene

Haidan Wang et al.

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS (2019)

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NiSe as an effective co-catalyst coupled with TiO2 for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Haisheng Gong et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2019)

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Preparation, characterization and investigation of sonophotocatalytic activity of thulium titanate/polyaniline nanocomposites in degradation of dyes

Ali Sobhani-Nasab et al.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2019)

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The Effect of Nanofillers on the Functional Properties of Biopolymer-Based Films: A Review

Ewelina Jamroz et al.

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Investigations on Amphoteric Chitosan/TiO2 Bionanocomposites for Application in Visible Light Induced Photocatalytic Degradation

M. Bahal et al.

ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (2019)

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A TiO2/crosslinked carboxymethyl starch composite for high-efficiency adsorption and photodegradation of cationic golden yellow X-GL dye

Jing Guo et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2019)

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Effect of Gd3+-, Pr3+- or Sm3+-substituted cobalte-zinc ferrite on photodegradation of methyl orange and cytotoxicity tests

Seyed Mahdi Peymani-Motlagh et al.

JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS (2019)

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Synergetic effect of graphene oxide and C3N4 as co-catalyst for enhanced photocatalytic performance of dyes on Yb2(MoO4)3/YbMoO4 nanocomposite

Ali Sobhani-Nasab et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2019)

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Synthesis of Fe- and Co-Doped TiO2 with Improved Photocatalytic Activity Under Visible Irradiation Toward Carbamazepine Degradation

Abderrahim El Mragui et al.

MATERIALS (2019)

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Alginate-based composites for environmental applications: a critical review

Bing Wang et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2019)

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Spider Chitin. The biomimetic potential and applications of Caribena versicolor tubular chitin

Tomasz Machalowski et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2019)

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CdS quantum dot nanocomposite hydrogels based on κ-carrageenan and poly (acrylic acid), photocatalytic activity and dye adsorption behavior

Maryam Dargahi et al.

POLYMER BULLETIN (2019)

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Biopolymer Aerogels and Foams: Chemistry, Properties, and Applications

Shanyu Zhao et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2018)

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Chitosan-Ag-TiO2 films: An effective photocatalyst under visible light

A. Jbeli et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2018)

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