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Accelerating carrier separation to boost the photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance of ternary heterojunction Ag–Ti3C2Tx/ZnO catalysts

Developing low-cost and efficient photocatalyst/co-catalyst systems that promote CO2 reduction remains a challenge.

Graphical abstract: Accelerating carrier separation to boost the photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance of ternary heterojunction Ag–Ti3C2Tx/ZnO catalysts
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Effects of external light in the magnetic field-modulated photocatalytic reactions in a microfluidic chip reactor

Mutual enhancement of plasmonic photocatalytic reaction by both magnetic field and plasmonic enhancement was presented through Au–TiO2 nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Effects of external light in the magnetic field-modulated photocatalytic reactions in a microfluidic chip reactor
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Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ZnO under visible light by co-doping of Ta and C using hydrothermal method

C, Ta-co-doped ZnO nanoparticles (Eg = 2.88 eV), prepared by hydrothermal method, were used as a photocatalyst under visible light to remove organic contaminants in aquatic environments.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ZnO under visible light by co-doping of Ta and C using hydrothermal method
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Visible light mediated iron-catalyzed addition of oxamic acids to imines

Oxamic acids where shown to add to imines, providing a broad range of α-aminoacid amides in generally good yields.

Graphical abstract: Visible light mediated iron-catalyzed addition of oxamic acids to imines
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Reusable magnetic mixture of CuFe2O4–Fe2O3 and TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in water

Mixture of TiO2-P25 and magnetic CuFe2O4–Fe2O3 nanocomposites improves photocatalytic water treatment and enables easy catalyst recovery, effectively degrading pollutants like 2,4-D.

Graphical abstract: Reusable magnetic mixture of CuFe2O4–Fe2O3 and TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in water
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Synthesis and characterization of TiO2/hydrochar matrix composites for enhanced ammonia degradation

Development of a one-pot method for synthesizing TiO2/hydrochar matrix composites.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and characterization of TiO2/hydrochar matrix composites for enhanced ammonia degradation
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Novel ultrasonic technology for advanced oxidation processes of water treatment

Textile wastewater accounts for a significant proportion of industrial wastewater worldwide.

Graphical abstract: Novel ultrasonic technology for advanced oxidation processes of water treatment
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Second phase Cu2O boosted photocatalytic activity of fluorine doped CuO nanoparticles

The photocatalytic activity of fluorine (F) doped CuO nanoparticles (NPs) prepared employing modified sol–gel process was investigated here in this study.

Graphical abstract: Second phase Cu2O boosted photocatalytic activity of fluorine doped CuO nanoparticles
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Role of transition metals in coinage metal nanoclusters for the remediation of toxic dyes in aqueous systems

Coinage metal nanoclusters are doped with transition metals to obtain an efficient photocatalyst and adsorbent for the removal of toxic dyes.

Graphical abstract: Role of transition metals in coinage metal nanoclusters for the remediation of toxic dyes in aqueous systems
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Synergistic cobalt oxide/reduced graphene oxide/biochar nano-composite catalyst: harnessing the power of the catalyst for sustainable remediation of organic dyes and chromium(VI)

The first-ever report on the use of a Co3O4/reduced graphene oxide/biochar composite as an inexpensive, easily separable, and highly reactive visible light active photocatalyst.

Graphical abstract: Synergistic cobalt oxide/reduced graphene oxide/biochar nano-composite catalyst: harnessing the power of the catalyst for sustainable remediation of organic dyes and chromium(vi)
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Fabrication of zinc oxide nanorods for photocatalytic degradation of docosane, a petroleum pollutant, under solar light simulator

Advanced oxidation processes (AOP) play a vital role in photocatalytic treatment of hazardous chemicals in oil-produced water (OPW).

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of zinc oxide nanorods for photocatalytic degradation of docosane, a petroleum pollutant, under solar light simulator
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Photocatalytic degradation of drugs and dyes using a maching learning approach

The waste management industry uses an increasing number of mathematical prediction models to accurately forecast the behavior of organic pollutants during catalytic degradation.

Graphical abstract: Photocatalytic degradation of drugs and dyes using a maching learning approach
From the themed collection: 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances
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Light-driven methane conversion: unveiling methanol using a TiO2/TiOF2 photocatalyst

The presence of [001] facets and fluorine in the TiO2/TiOF2 plays vital role in improving photocatalytic methane to methanol conversion.

Graphical abstract: Light-driven methane conversion: unveiling methanol using a TiO2/TiOF2 photocatalyst
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Accurate assembly of thiophene-bridged titanium-oxo clusters with photocatalytic amine oxidation activity

We synthesized a crystalline dumbbell-shaped Ti10, which effectively enhances charge transfer. As a result, it exhibits remarkably high conversion activity and selectivity in the photocatalytic oxidative coupling reaction of benzylamine.

Graphical abstract: Accurate assembly of thiophene-bridged titanium-oxo clusters with photocatalytic amine oxidation activity
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Visible-light-driven photo-peroxidase catalysis: high-efficiency degradation of indole in water

The photo-peroxidase catalyst HRP/Zn-CN-ZIF was used for efficient removal of indole in water without the need for additional hydrogen peroxide.

Graphical abstract: Visible-light-driven photo-peroxidase catalysis: high-efficiency degradation of indole in water
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Dodecahedral hollow multi-shelled Co3O4/Ag:ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst for enhancing solar energy utilization efficiency

Ag:ZnIn2S4 nanosheets were coupled with Co3O4 to form a dodecahedral HoMs Co3O4/Ag:ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst, which effectively facilitates the separation of photogenerated carriers and enhances solar energy utilization efficiency.

Graphical abstract: Dodecahedral hollow multi-shelled Co3O4/Ag:ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst for enhancing solar energy utilization efficiency
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Zinc and sulfur functionalized biochar as a peroxydisulfate activator via deferred ultraviolet irradiation for tetracycline removal

The synergetic activation of PDS by biochar activator and UV-irradiation with biochar as a responsive photocatalyst and the functionalization of the co-doped Zn and S endowed the biochar SC-Zn with a significantly enhanced catalytic performance.

Graphical abstract: Zinc and sulfur functionalized biochar as a peroxydisulfate activator via deferred ultraviolet irradiation for tetracycline removal
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Enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity of octopod Ag3PO4 microcrystals with high index crystal faces

Novel octopod shaped Ag3PO4 microcrystals were successfully fabricated by a simple ion exchange method under the conditions of a hot water bath using [Ag(NH3)2]+ solution and Na2HPO4 solution as the precursors.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity of octopod Ag3PO4 microcrystals with high index crystal faces
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WO3/MIL-125 (Ti) composite material for enhancing the reduction of Cr(VI) under visible light

A WO3 and MIL-125 (Ti) composite material was prepared by the ball milling method, and Cr(VI) was reduced under visible light with significant reduction effect.

Graphical abstract: WO3/MIL-125 (Ti) composite material for enhancing the reduction of Cr(vi) under visible light
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An innovative Z-type Sb2S3/In2S3/TiO2 heterostructure: superior performance in the photocatalytic removal of levofloxacin and mechanistic insight

In this study, Sb2S3/In2S3/TiO2 (SIT) heterojunction photocatalysts were prepared by a simple two-step hydrothermal method and applied to the photocatalytic degradation of levofloxacin (LEV).

Graphical abstract: An innovative Z-type Sb2S3/In2S3/TiO2 heterostructure: superior performance in the photocatalytic removal of levofloxacin and mechanistic insight
Open Access Review Article

All-inorganic lead halide perovskites for photocatalysis: a review

This review provides comprehensive developments on all-inorganic lead-halide perovskites in photocatalysis, including synthesis methods, improvement of stability and activity, and finally summarizes their applications in photocatalysis.

Graphical abstract: All-inorganic lead halide perovskites for photocatalysis: a review
From the themed collection: 2024 Reviews in RSC Advances
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Integration of a Cu2O/ZnO heterojunction and Ag@SiO2 into a photoanode for enhanced solar water oxidation

A ZnO photoanode, modified with a Cu2O/ZnO p–n heterojunction and the plasmonic effect of Ag@SiO2, exhibits an 88% enhancement of photocurrent density due to the improved photogenerated carrier separation and transfer.

Graphical abstract: Integration of a Cu2O/ZnO heterojunction and Ag@SiO2 into a photoanode for enhanced solar water oxidation
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Construction of Z-scheme AgCl/BiOCl heterojunction with oxygen vacancies for improved pollutant degradation and bacterial inactivation

A facile Z-scheme AgCl/BiOCl heterojunction photocatalyst with oxygen vacancies was fabricated by a water-bath method.

Graphical abstract: Construction of Z-scheme AgCl/BiOCl heterojunction with oxygen vacancies for improved pollutant degradation and bacterial inactivation
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Correction: Silver/silver halide supported on mesoporous ceria particles and photo-CWPO degradation under visible light for organic compounds in acrylonitrile wastewater

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A mesoporous Mo and N Co-doped TiO2 nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic efficiency

This study reports the synthesis of a mesoporous Mo and N codoped anatase TiO2 nanocomposite with many oxygen vacancies using a simple one-step hydrothermal method and subsequent calcination treatment.

Graphical abstract: A mesoporous Mo and N Co-doped TiO2 nanocomposite with enhanced photocatalytic efficiency
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