Themed collection Editors' Collection: Nanomaterials for the environment

An efficient visible-light driven three components photocatalyst for carbamazepine (CBZ) degradation has been assembled by co-loading reduction cocatalyst Pt and oxidation cocatalyst Co₃O₄ (MnO_x) on BiVO₄. An obvious synergetic effect is observed.

A zirconium 1,4-dicarboxybenzene metal–organic framework (UiO-66 MOF) was successfully used as a template to enhance the distribution and activity of nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI).

A novel hydroxyapatite montmorillonite (HAP-MMT) nanocomposite was synthesized using a simple wet chemical in situ precipitation method. This nanocomposite showed improved adsorption properties towards fluoride ions in water.

In order to remove hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) efficiently and simplify the adsorbent preparation process, we employed a single step method to prepare a new biochar supported manganese sulfide material.

In this study, a novel 3D flower-like La@Fe/C magnetic composite was successfully synthesized by carbothermal reduction of ilmenite via microwave radiation.

A highly porous carbon material based on fungal hyphae was prepared using mixed alkali and its application for removal of dye investigated.

Eucalyptus wood-based magnetic activated carbon (MAC) was prepared by single-step carbonization activation magnetization with FeCl₃ and utilized for the adsorption of methylene blue (MB).

A novel example using a systematic design of experiments mixture design for developing mixed metal oxide photocatalysts for CO₂ photoreduction.

Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) supported Fe₂O₃ nanorod composites were prepared via a one-step hydrothermal method and further utilized for hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) removal from aqueous environments.

Owing to their persistency and toxicity, development of an effective strategy to eliminate antibiotic residues from the aquatic system has become a major environmental concern.

The fabrication of fungicides in cost-effective and eco-friendly ways is particularly important for agriculture.

Photoreduced graphene oxide has a narrower band gap and better photocatalytic oxidation to degrade methanol.

MLHO exhibited outstanding phosphate removal performance with a high adsorption capacity as well as efficient removal in low P concentrations.

With a TiO₂–Fe₃O₄ composite as the catalyst, amoxicillin was degraded via a photo-Fenton process using a submerged magnetic separation membrane photocatalytic reactor.

In this work, a novel Fe-modified coconut shell biochar (Fe-CSB) was synthesized and utilized to remove phosphate from aqueous solution.

Herein, a facile hydrothermally-assisted sonochemical approach for the synthesis of a ZnO decorated Sn₃O₄ nano-heterostructure is reported.

Development of nanocomposite functionalized membranes for the removal of As(V) from contaminated water.

The presence of organic dyes in wastewater has posed a huge threat to aquatic life and human health.

A total solution for the utilisation of BFS can be achieved and the resulting valuable products CaMgAl-LDHs and MCM-41 are promising sorbents for CO₂ capture.

An MWCNTs@Fe₃O₄/PEI composite was facilely fabricated as a robust adsorbent for simultaneously capturing methyl orange (MO) and Cr(VI) from complex wastewater.

A dark coloured effluent called “spent wash” is generated as an unwanted product in sugar based alcohol distillery which is degraded to less toxic compounds using visible light active Cr–TiO₂ photocatalyst under natural sunlight.

A three-dimensional surface catalyst with isolated/interacting Au islands loaded on TiO₂ nanotubes (Au/TiO₂ NTs) was prepared for the switching photocatalytic/photoelectrocatalytic (PC/PEC) degradation of refractory organic wastewater, and shows prominent catalytic activity and favorable stability.

In this study, a novel magnetic biochar-MnFe₂O₄ nanocomposite (BC/FM) was prepared using low-cost corn straw and MnFe₂O₄ by sol–gel/pyrolyzing route using egg white, which has abundant functional groups (–NH₂ and –COOH).