Understanding the principles and applications of dual Z-scheme heterojunctions: how far can we go?

ME Malefane, PJ Mafa, M Managa… - The Journal of …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In the past seven years, dual Z-scheme heterojunctions evolved as favorable approaches for
enhanced charge carrier separation through direct or indirect charge transfer transportation …

Modulation of Z-scheme photocatalysts for pharmaceuticals remediation and pathogen inactivation: design devotion, concept examination, and developments

ME Malefane, PJ Mafa, TTI Nkambule… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The recent outbreak of Covid-19 guarantees overconsumption of different drugs as a
necessity to reduce the symptoms caused by this pandemic. This triggers the proliferation of …

A comprehensive review on the boosted effects of anion vacancy in the heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation, Part II: focus on oxygen vacancy

M Rezaei, A Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, AR Massah - ACS omega, 2024 - ACS Publications
Environmental problems, including the increasingly polluted water and the energy crisis,
have led to a need to propose novel strategies/methodologies to contribute to sustainable …

Visible light responsive MoS2/Ag@ WO3/EG photoanode with highly stable Z-scheme induced circular electron motion pioneered by Exfoliated graphite for bisphenol …

PJ Mafa, ME Malefane, F Opoku, BB Mamba… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The alarming issue of endocrine disrupting chemicals increase in aquatic environment has
heightened concerns about their potential impact on human health and ecosystem. Taking …

Removal of diclofenac from wastewater: A comprehensive review of detection, characteristics and tertiary treatment techniques

I Alessandretti, CVT Rigueto, MT Nazari… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The increase in the consumption of diclofenac (DCF), the incorrect disposal of this
pharmaceutical and the low efficiency of removal in wastewater treatment plants result in the …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative study of visible-light active BiOI and N, Pd-TiO2 photocatalysts: Catalytic ozonation for dye degradation

SKM Nzaba, OK Mmelesi, ME Malefane… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing demand for clean water requires the development of simple, cheap, and
efficient catalysts systems for water pollution remediation. To develop cheap yet efficient …

Highly efficient activation of peroxymonosulfate by Co3O4/Bi2MoO6 pn heterostructure composites for the degradation of norfloxacin under visible light irradiation

J Guo, CH Shen, J Sun, XJ Xu, XY Li, ZH Fei… - Separation and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic technology assisted via peroxymonosulfate (PMS) has good potential in water
treatment. In the study, the Co 3 O 4/Bi 2 MoO 6 pn heterostructure photocatalyst was …

Recent advances of modification effect in Co3O4-based catalyst towards highly efficient photocatalysis

R Subagyo, A Yudhowijoyo, NA Sholeha… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Tricobalt tetroxide (Co 3 O 4) has been developed as a promising photocatalyst
material for various applications. Several reports have been published on the self …

Boosting the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance by fabricating the NiO/Zn3In2S6 pn heterojunction

Y Li, H Li, S Li, M Li, P He, Y **ao, J Chen, Y Zhou… - Applied Surface …, 2024 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen evolution is viewed as a promising strategy to
address the energy and environmental issues. In this study, a series of NiO/Zn 3 In 2 S 6 …

Immobilized lipase enzyme on green synthesized magnetic nanoparticles using Psidium guava leaves for dye degradation and antimicrobial activities

YA Fahim, AM El-Khawaga, RM Sallam, MA Elsayed… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZnF NPs) were synthesized by a green method using
Psidium guava Leaves extract and characterized via structural and optical properties. The …