Applications of bismuth-based nanoparticles for the removal of pollutants in wastewater: a review

Shan Jiang, Yihang Zhang and Jianyu Gong

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11, 1332
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Rectification of charges on r-TiO2via Pd-cocatalysts and Schottky junctions to produce H2 for green energy systems

Ejaz Hussain, Muhammad Jalil, Mehreen Qurban, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Muhammad Asif Khan, Minhas Nazir and Khezina Rafiq

Mater. Adv., 2025, 6, 2677
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Scope, evaluation and current perspectives of MXene synthesis strategies for state of the art applications

Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Khezina Rafiq, Anam Aslam, Rongchao Jin and Ejaz Hussain

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 7351
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Proceeding of catalytic water splitting on Cu/Ce@g-C3N4 photocatalysts: an exceptional approach for sunlight-driven hydrogen generation

Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Aysha Tanveer, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf, Rongchao Jin and Ejaz Hussain

Nanoscale, 2024, 16, 7154
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Surface sensitization of g-C3N4/TiO2via Pd/Rb2O co-catalysts: accelerating water splitting reaction for green fuel production in the absence of organic sacrificial agents

Kashaf Ul Sahar, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Ubaid ur Rehman, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

React. Chem. Eng., 2023, 8, 2522
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Scaling up the charge transfer on Pd@Ti3C2Tx–TiO2 catalysts: a sustainable approach for H2 generation via water splitting

Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf, Raed H. Althomali and Ejaz Hussain

Mater. Adv., 2024, 5, 2238
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Facile transfer of surface plasmon electrons of Au-NPs to Zn3V2O8surfaces: a case study of sunlight driven H2generation from water splitting

Muhammad Jalil, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Abdul Rauf, Shuxin Wang, Shahid Iqbal and Ejaz Hussain

Nanoscale Adv., 2023, 5, 3233
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Insight into the development and proceedings of Au@Al–CeVO4 catalysts for water splitting: an advanced outlook for hydrogen generation with sunlight

Muhammad Jalil, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Muhammad Rafay, Abdul Rauf, Rongchao Jin and Ejaz Hussain

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14, 850
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Simultaneous elimination of toxic dyes, ciprofloxacin and Cr(vi) contents from polluted water: escalating surface plasmon electrons of Ag cocatalysts on BiVO4 microstructures

Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Asfa Ilyas, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Arif Nadeem, Amir Waseem and Ejaz Hussain

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023, 9, 2238
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Unveiling the potential of MXene-fabricated catalysts: an effective approach for H2 generation from water splitting

Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

Nanoscale Adv., 2024, 6, 5861
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Escalating the synergism on CdZnS via Ag2S/Cu2S co-catalysts: Boosts hydrogen evolution from water splitting under sunlight

Amir Shahzad, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Naseem Ahmad Khan, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Raed H. Althomali, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

Journal of Catalysis, 2024, 429, 115210
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Coupling hole-transporting polyaniline layer with a cobalt phthalocyanine cocatalyst to boost photoelectrochemical water oxidation of bismuth vanadate photoanodes

Aijian Wang, Xin Yang, Xiaoliang Shen, Xiaoyu Zhai, Yuqin Dou, Kamal Syed, Long Zhao and Weihua Zhu

Dyes and Pigments, 2024, 226, 112150
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Sunlight-Driven Hydrogen Generation: Acceleration of Synergism between Cu–Ag Cocatalysts on a CdS System

Ejaz Hussain, Abubakar Ishaq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, M. Zaryab Waleed, Abdul Rauf, Rongchao Jin and Khezina Rafiq

ACS Appl. Energy Mater., 2024, 7, 1914
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Scientific insights into the synthesis and catalytic potential of MXene supported metal sulfides for H2 evolution from water splitting†

Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Javeria Mansab, Khalid Aljohani, Bassam S. Aljohani, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2025, 45, e01425
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Interface engineering of BiVO4/Zn3V2O8 heterocatalysts for escalating the synergism: Impact of Cu electron mediator for overall water splitting

Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf, Raed H. Althomali, Rongchao Jin and Ejaz Hussain

Renewable Energy, 2024, 225, 120223
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Unveiling the potential of Au cocatalysts to induce SPR charges on CuO/CdS system for sunlight driven hydrogen production†

Abubakar Ishaq, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Umme Aiman and Ejaz Hussain

Renewable Energy, 2024, 237, 121817
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Tuning of TiO2/CdS Hybrid Semiconductor with Au Cocatalysts: State-of-the-Art Design for Sunlight-Driven H2 Generation from Water Splitting

Khezina Rafiq, Mamoona Sabir, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Muhammad Jalil, Muhammad Arif Nadeem, Shahid Iqbal, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

Energy Fuels, 2024, 38, 4625
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Enhancement of the photodegradation performance towards methylene blue and rhodamine B using Ag Sn1–O2 nanocomposites

Abdelazim M. Mebed, Khulaif Alshammari, Mohammed Ezzeldien, S.A. Al-Ghamdi, Alaa M. Abd-Elnaiem, Mohamed Abd El-Aal and Dalia Hamad

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024, 1009, 176977
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Insight into the synthesis and proceeding of Ni-Al@Si‒TiO2 catalyst: A state-of-the-art approach for crystal violet dye degradation

Rabia Niaz, Mamoona Sabir, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Jamaluddin Mahar, Umer Younas, Muhammad Asif Khan, Hafiz Amjad Waqas Gill, Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Khezina Rafiq and Ejaz Hussain

Surfaces and Interfaces, 2025, 74, 107658
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Tunable sulphur doping on CuFe2O4 nanostructures for the selective elimination of organic dyes from water

Anam Aslam, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

Sci Rep, 2023, 13
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Structural and optical tuning of BiVO₄ via cerium doping for enhanced dye degradation performance

Debapriya Pradhan, Susanta Kumar Biswal, Rasmirekha Pattanaik, Rishabh kamal, Suresh Kumar Dash, Prafulla kumar Panda and Nibedita Nayak

Discov Appl Sci, 2025, 7
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Improved Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Performance of g‐C3N4 via CoB‐Modified Cocatalysts

Tong Xu, Dongmei Liu, Dazhang Gu and Lei Shi

ChemistrySelect, 2023, 8
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Fabrication of La2O3-SiO2 Nanocomposite and Investigation it’s Photocatalytic Performance for Degradation of Toluidine Blue Dye

Shokufe Daneshi, Elham Ashrafzadeh Afshar, Mohammad Ali Taher, Ceren Karaman and Hassan Karimi-Maleh

Top Catal, 2024, 67, 628
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Advancing physical, dielectric, and solar photocatalytic efficiency with novel Ni0.95Cu0.03M0.02O (M = Co, Mo) semiconductors

Imen Massoudi and Ahmed Rebey

J Mater Sci, 2024, 59, 19192
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New BaTi0.96Cu0.02X0.02O3 (X = V, Nb) Photocatalysts for Dyes Effluent Remediation: Broad Visible Light Response

Ghayah M. Alsulaim

Catalysts, 2023, 13, 1365
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Unveiling the impact and selectivity of BiVO4/rGO-SiO2 adsorbents for arsenic in ground water: An effective approach for the public safety

Khezina Rafiq, Meryam Sultana, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Ujala Quyyum, Najla AlMasoud, Taghrid S. Alomar, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy, Mehwish Huma Nasir and Ejaz Hussain

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2024, 139, 336
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Oxygen vacancy mediated Zn3V2O8/BiVO4 type-I heterojunction: An efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of organic dye

Mousumi Narzary, Riu Riu Wary, Bidhu Bhushan Brahma, Pranjal Kalita and Manasi Buzar Baruah

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2025, 719, 137057
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Reuse of spent lithium cobaltate as an efficient catalyst for the CO2 gasification of biochar

Xingyue Chen, Mingyu Ma, Juan Wu, Yang Chen, Shihong Xu, Dengxin Li and Wenjing Sang

Biomass Conv. Bioref., 2025, 15, 18551
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Eco-friendly synthesis of CuO/Bi2O3 nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye

Asfaw Negash, Lemma M. Derseh, Abebe Tedla and Jemal M. Yassin

Sci Rep, 2024, 14
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Surface sensitization of TiO2 via Pd/Rb2O cocatalysts: Mechanistic insights to the arsenic elimination from ground drinking water†

Kashaf Ul Sahar, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Ubaid ur Rehman, Ujala Quyyum, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2023, 11, 111202
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In-situ nanofication of Cu-doped BiVO4 on montmorillonite nanosheets with enhanced photocatalytic efficiency for phenolic degradation

Wei Wang, Mengbo Fan, Ziwei Zhang, Liming Wu, Yun Liu, Yijun Cao and Weijun Peng

Separation and Purification Technology, 2025, 361, 131341
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Sun-light driven hydrogen generation by Pd/Rb2O cocatalysts: Escalate the utility of rutile TiO2 for photocatalytic water splitting

Kashaf Ul Sahar, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Abdul Rauf, Ubaid ur Rehman, Muhammad Arif Nadeem, Rongchao Jin and Ejaz Hussain

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2023, 674, 131942
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CuAs2O4: Design, Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Photocatalytic Dye Degradation, Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Knoevenagel Condensation Reaction, and Thermal Studies

Bibaswan Sen, Sayantani Paul, Pawel̷ Krukowski, Debojyoti Kundu, Sangita Das, Priyabrata Banerjee, Magdalena Mal̷ecka, Sk Jahir Abbas and Sk Imran Ali

Inorg. Chem., 2024, 63, 2919
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Synthesis of Co-loaded CdS/BiVO₄ composite material and utilization in visible-light-driven photocatalytic reduction of CO₂

Ning Liangming, Liu Dongmei, Bo Dechen and Zhang Yusong

Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1030, 180722
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Cobalt‐Doped ZnO Nanocomposits for Efficient Dye Degradation: Charge Transfer

Buzuayehu Abebe, Bontu Kefale, Guta Amenu, Leta Guta, C. R. Ravikumar, Taymour A. Hamdalla, S. Giridhar Reddy, Dereje Tsegaye and H. C. Ananda Murthy

ChemistryOpen, 2024, 13
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Construction of a novel Bi-MOF/BiVO4 heterojunction with enhanced visible light photocatalytic performance

Benyin Zhang, Hao Xu, Mingming Wang, Luhan Su, Caobin Wu and Qingguo Wang

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2023, 11, 110417
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Mechanistic Insights and Emerging Trends in Photocatalytic Dye Degradation for Wastewater Treatment

Sahil Tak, Sanjeet Grewal, Shreya, Peeyush Phogat, Manisha, Ranjana Jha and Sukhvir Singh

Chem Eng & Technol, 2024, 47
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Synergistic effect of Cu/Ni cocatalysts on CdS for sun-light driven hydrogen generation from water splitting

Fatima Saleem, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Khezina Rafiq, Abdul Rauf, Khalil Ahmad, Shahid Iqbal, Rongchao Jin and Ejaz Hussain

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 52, 305
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Dual role of Au-NPs for Schottky effect and SPR electron injection over CdS surfaces for photocatalytic applications

Nageen Wajid, Khezina Rafiq, Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Asfa Ilyas, Tayyaba Najam, Abdul Rauf and Ejaz Hussain

Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2023, 306, 128062
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