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View article: Mathematical models for predicting the toxicity of micropollutant mixtures in water
Mathematical models for predicting the toxicity of micropollutant mixtures in water Open
Water pollution caused by micropollutants has been a global issue for decades, prompting the scientific community and industry professionals to develop new and effective wastewater treatment methods. Understanding the interactions of these…
View article: SnS2-TiO2 Heterojunction Designed for Reductive Degradation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
SnS2-TiO2 Heterojunction Designed for Reductive Degradation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern Open
Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), including pharmaceuticals and perfluorinated compounds, pose a growing threat to water quality due to their persistence and resistance to conventional treatment methods. In this context, photocataly…
View article: Elucidating Semiconducting Properties and Photocatalytic Performance of Surface-Decorated BiVO4 for the Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Elucidating Semiconducting Properties and Photocatalytic Performance of Surface-Decorated BiVO4 for the Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern Open
Photocatalysis has been shown to be a promising and ecofriendly approach to the removal of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). However, preventing the recombination of photogenerated charge carriers and achievement of suitable band ed…
View article: Fragmentation of polypropylene into microplastics promoted by photo-aging; release of metals, toxicity and inhibition of biodegradability
Fragmentation of polypropylene into microplastics promoted by photo-aging; release of metals, toxicity and inhibition of biodegradability Open
View article: Pristine and UV-Weathered PET Microplastics as Water Contaminants: Appraising the Potential of the Fenton Process for Effective Remediation
Pristine and UV-Weathered PET Microplastics as Water Contaminants: Appraising the Potential of the Fenton Process for Effective Remediation Open
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics constitute a significant portion of plastic pollution in the environment and pose substantial environmental challenges. In this study, the effectiveness of the Fenton process and post-oxidatio…
View article: An Atomic‐Level Perspective on the interactions between Organic Pollutants and PET particles: A Comprehensive Computational Investigation
An Atomic‐Level Perspective on the interactions between Organic Pollutants and PET particles: A Comprehensive Computational Investigation Open
Microplastics (MPs) have recently attracted a lot of attention worldwide due to their abundance and potentially harmful effects on the environment and on human health. One of the factors of concern is their ability to adsorb and disperse o…
View article: The Effect of Organic Contaminants Functional Groups on Their Adsorption to Pet Microplastic; a Combined Dft and Qspr Approach
The Effect of Organic Contaminants Functional Groups on Their Adsorption to Pet Microplastic; a Combined Dft and Qspr Approach Open
View article: Fragmentation of Polypropylene into Microplastics Promoted by Photo-Aging; Release of Metals, Toxicity and Inhibition of Biodegradability
Fragmentation of Polypropylene into Microplastics Promoted by Photo-Aging; Release of Metals, Toxicity and Inhibition of Biodegradability Open
View article: Biomass Pyrolysis-Derived Biochar: A Versatile Precursor for Graphene Synthesis
Biomass Pyrolysis-Derived Biochar: A Versatile Precursor for Graphene Synthesis Open
Graphene, a two-dimensional carbon allotrope with a honeycomb structure, has emerged as a material of immense interest in diverse scientific and technical domains. It is mainly produced from graphite by mechanical, chemical and electrochem…
View article: Enhancing the Photocatalytic Performance of BiVO4 for Micropollutant Degradation by Fe and Ag Photomodification
Enhancing the Photocatalytic Performance of BiVO4 for Micropollutant Degradation by Fe and Ag Photomodification Open
Wider application of BiVO4 (BVO) for photocatalytic water treatment is primarily limited by its modest photocatalytic effectiveness, despite its appropriately narrow band gap for low-cost, sunlight-facilitated water treatment processes. In…
View article: Effect of Aging on Physicochemical Properties and Size Distribution of PET Microplastic: Influence on Adsorption of Diclofenac and Toxicity Assessment
Effect of Aging on Physicochemical Properties and Size Distribution of PET Microplastic: Influence on Adsorption of Diclofenac and Toxicity Assessment Open
Microplastics (MPs) are detected in the water, sediments, as well as biota, mainly as a consequence of the degradation of plastic products/waste under environmental conditions. Due to their potentially harmful effects on ecosystems and org…
View article: From Macro to Micro Plastics; Influence of Photo-oxidative Degradation
From Macro to Micro Plastics; Influence of Photo-oxidative Degradation Open
The impact of plastic waste on the environment, human health, and ecosystems is one of the most important issues today. Once released into the environment, plastic waste is exposed to various stress factors that can lead to a reduction in …
View article: Electrochemical Characterisation of the Photoanode Containing TiO2 and SnS2 in the Presence of Various Pharmaceuticals
Electrochemical Characterisation of the Photoanode Containing TiO2 and SnS2 in the Presence of Various Pharmaceuticals Open
In this work, the behaviour of photoanodes made of TiO2, SnS2 and TiO2/SnS2 was examined in the presence and absence of pharmaceuticals diclofenac (DCF), memantine hydrochloride (MEM) and salicylic acid (SA). The focus of the current resea…
View article: Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Production Supported by Ascorbic Acid
Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Production Supported by Ascorbic Acid Open
Photoelectrochemical hydrogen production combines electrochemistry and photocatalysis, resulting in sustainable hydrogen production. The process can be improved by the addition of hole scavengers, which reduce the recombination of electron…
View article: Structural Features Promoting Photocatalytic Degradation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern: Insights into Degradation Mechanism Employing QSA/PR Modeling
Structural Features Promoting Photocatalytic Degradation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern: Insights into Degradation Mechanism Employing QSA/PR Modeling Open
Although heterogeneous photocatalysis has shown promising results in degradation of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), the mechanistic implications related to structural diversity of chemicals, affecting oxidative (by HO•) or reducti…
View article: Potential of Advanced Oxidation as Pretreatment for Microplastics Biodegradation
Potential of Advanced Oxidation as Pretreatment for Microplastics Biodegradation Open
In the last two decades, microplastics (MP) have been identified as an emerging environmental pollutant. Due to their small size, MP particles may easily enter the food chain, where they can have adverse effects on organisms and the enviro…
View article: Visible-Light Activation of Persulfate or H2O2 by Fe2O3/TiO2 Immobilized on Glass Support for Photocatalytic Removal of Amoxicillin: Mechanism, Transformation Products, and Toxicity Assessment
Visible-Light Activation of Persulfate or H2O2 by Fe2O3/TiO2 Immobilized on Glass Support for Photocatalytic Removal of Amoxicillin: Mechanism, Transformation Products, and Toxicity Assessment Open
Fe2O3/TiO2 nanocomposites were fabricated via a facile impregnation/calcination technique employing different amounts iron (III) nitrate onto commercial TiO2 (P25 Aeroxide). The as-prepared Fe2O3/TiO2 nanocomposites were characterized by X…
View article: Effect of Functionalized Benzene Derivatives as Potential Hole Scavengers for BiVO4 and rGO-BiVO4 Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
Effect of Functionalized Benzene Derivatives as Potential Hole Scavengers for BiVO4 and rGO-BiVO4 Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Open
Sustainable hydrogen production is one of the main challenges today in the transition to a green and sustainable economy. Photocatalytic hydrogen production is one of the most promising technologies, amongst which BiVO4-based processes are…
View article: Photocatalytic sol-gel/P25 TiO2 coatings for water treatment: Degradation of 7 selected pharmaceuticals
Photocatalytic sol-gel/P25 TiO2 coatings for water treatment: Degradation of 7 selected pharmaceuticals Open
The effect of different water matrices on the photocatalytic degradation of dissolved pharmaceuticals was explored. The focus was on the degradation efficiencies in wastewater effluent from a bioreactor and water effluent from a central wa…
View article: Enhanced photo-degradation of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP): Influence of matrix components, kinetic study and artificial neural network modelling
Enhanced photo-degradation of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP): Influence of matrix components, kinetic study and artificial neural network modelling Open
This study investigates the degradation of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) by UV-C and UV-C/PMS-treatment processes. The degradation of NMP was less than 2% by UV-C photolysis. To enhance the degradation, PMS was used as a source of sulphate …
View article: Solar Light Activation of Persulfate by TiO<sub>2</sub>/Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Layered Composite Films for Degradation of Amoxicillin: Degradation Mechanism, Matrix Effects, and Toxicity Assessments
Solar Light Activation of Persulfate by TiO<sub>2</sub>/Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Layered Composite Films for Degradation of Amoxicillin: Degradation Mechanism, Matrix Effects, and Toxicity Assessments Open
In this study, sandwich‐type composites made of commercial TiO 2 ‐P25 and α‐Fe 2 O 3 are obtained by spin coating thin films with different layer configurations, namely: i) TiO 2 layer over α‐Fe 2 O 3 (TiO 2 @α‐Fe 2 O 3 ), ii) α‐Fe 2 O 3 l…
View article: Influence of Photo-Deposited Pt and Pd onto Chromium Doped TiO2 Nanotubes in Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting for Hydrogen Generation
Influence of Photo-Deposited Pt and Pd onto Chromium Doped TiO2 Nanotubes in Photo-Electrochemical Water Splitting for Hydrogen Generation Open
Hydrogen (H2) is considered as an ideal fuel for the future. The photo-electrochemical (PEC) water splitting employing semiconducting materials and induced irradiation, preferably of solar spectrum, presents a viable route for H2 productio…
View article: Ecotoxicological Assessment of Microplastics in Freshwater Sources—A Review
Ecotoxicological Assessment of Microplastics in Freshwater Sources—A Review Open
High living standards and a comfortable modern way of life are related to an increased usage of various plastic products, yielding eventually the generation of an increased amount of plastic debris in the environment. A special concern is …
View article: One-Pot Synthesis of Sulfur-Doped TiO2/Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite (S-TiO2/rGO) with Improved Photocatalytic Activity for the Removal of Diclofenac from Water
One-Pot Synthesis of Sulfur-Doped TiO2/Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite (S-TiO2/rGO) with Improved Photocatalytic Activity for the Removal of Diclofenac from Water Open
Sulfur-doped TiO2 (S-TiO2) composites with reduced graphene oxide (rGO), wt. % of rGO equal to 0.5%, 2.75%, and 5.0%, were prepared by a one-pot solvothermal procedure. The aim was to improve photocatalytic performance in comparison to TiO…
View article: Recent Achievements in Development of TiO2-Based Composite Photocatalytic Materials for Solar Driven Water Purification and Water Splitting
Recent Achievements in Development of TiO2-Based Composite Photocatalytic Materials for Solar Driven Water Purification and Water Splitting Open
Clean water and the increased use of renewable energy are considered to be two of the main goals in the effort to achieve a sustainable living environment. The fulfillment of these goals may include the use of solar-driven photocatalytic p…
View article: Key structural features promoting radical driven degradation of emerging contaminants in water
Key structural features promoting radical driven degradation of emerging contaminants in water Open
View article: The role of fly ash in solar photocatalytic water treatment
The role of fly ash in solar photocatalytic water treatment Open
View article: Elucidating the Photocatalytic Behavior of TiO2-SnS2 Composites Based on Their Energy Band Structure
Elucidating the Photocatalytic Behavior of TiO2-SnS2 Composites Based on Their Energy Band Structure Open
TiO2-SnS2 composite semiconducting photocatalysts with different building component ratios were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis (TiO2-SnS2-HT) and by immobilization of commercial TiO2 and SnS2 particles (TiO2-SnS2-COMM). The band gap va…
View article: Comparative study on photocatalytic treatment of diclofenac: slurry vs. immobilized processes
Comparative study on photocatalytic treatment of diclofenac: slurry vs. immobilized processes Open
View article: Osvrti: Znanstveni projekt “Okolišne implikacije primjene nanomaterijala u tehnologijama pročišćavanja vode”
Osvrti: Znanstveni projekt “Okolišne implikacije primjene nanomaterijala u tehnologijama pročišćavanja vode” Open