Facile synthesis of direct Z-scheme PPy/NH2-UiO-66 heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic Cr (VI) reduction, industrial electroplating wastewater treatment, and …

Q Wang, S Zheng, W Ma, J Qian, L Huang… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts generally have excellent redox ability and robust
removal efficiency for contaminants in water. Herein, we combined p-type PPy and n-type …

[HTML][HTML] Induced S-scheme CoMn-LDH/C-MgO for advanced oxidation of amoxicillin under visible light

ME Malefane, PJ Mafa, PP Mamba, M Managa… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of low-cost photostable heterostructures with robust interfacial contact is
critical for competent photoactivity and practical applications. The solid-state approach was …

Degradation/mineralization of bisphenol A from aqueous matrices by single and combined electrochemical advanced oxidation processes. A review

E Brillas - Separation and Purification Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical present in beverage containers, epoxy and
phenolic resins, polycarbonate plastics, and paper products. BPA is a well-recognized …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and theoretical confirmation of CeFeCu trimetal oxide/Bi2O3 S-scheme heterojunction for boosted photocatalytic degradation of …

PJ Mafa, ME Malefane, F Opoku, A Sacko… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants in water or wastewater is becoming
a hot topic for environmental clean-up. Herein, a novel CeFeCu trimetal oxide (CFC TMO)/Bi …

s‐scheme3D/3D Bi0/BiOBr/P Doped g‐C3 N4 with Oxygen Vacancies (Ov) for Photodegradation of Pharmaceuticals: In‐situ H2O2 Production and Plasmon …

ME Malefane, M Managa, TTI Nkambule… - …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Complications accompanying photocatalyst stability and recombination of exciton charges in
pollutants degradation has been addressed through the construction of heterojunctions …

[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 …

Simultaneous degradation of methyl orange and indigo carmine dyes from an aqueous solution using nanostructured WO3 and CuO supported on Zeolite 4A

M Foroughi, SJ Peighambardoust, B Ramavandi… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel composite catalyst system, Zeolite 4A/WO 3/CuO with a Z-scheme
design, was synthesized for photocatalysis, sonocatalysis, and sono-photocatalysis methyl …

Triple S-scheme BiOBr@LaNiO3/CuBi2O4/Bi2WO6 heterojunction with plasmonic Bi-induced stability: deviation from quadruple S-scheme and mechanistic …

ME Malefane, JT Khutlane, M Managa… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2024 - Springer
The investigation and understanding of heterointerfaces formation and charge transfer
dynamics in two or more semiconductor heterojunctions increased ensuing establishment of …

A visible-light-driven self-powered nodularin-R biosensing platform controlled by an integrated portable photoelectrochemical detection device

H Dai, W Ahmad, S Zhang, L Wang, K Zou… - Analytical …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The presence of nodularin-R (NOD-R) in water has gained considerable attention because
of its widespread distribution and high toxicity. In this study, an accurate and rapid visible …

Adsorption and selective mechanism of Pb2+ and Cd2+ on the surface of calcined modified attapulgite

W Shen**, L **aoxi, Z Chenyang, H Wenjihao… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The utilization of attapulgite (ATP for short) is widely employed in the remediation of heavy
metal-contaminated wastewater and soil. However, its precise mechanism of action remains …