A review on the synthesis and applications of sustainable copper-based nanomaterials

Abstract

In recent years, several scientists have captivated the massive attention for effective and potential designing of nanomaterials catalysts for their advanced applications. Also focused on sustainable approach for the development...

Copper Phosphonate Lamella Intermediates Control the Shape of Colloidal Copper Nanocrystals

“…Cu NCs have been chosen as a model system as they are promising catalysts for the electrochemical CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR). − Recent research highlights the intimate relationship between the crystallographic facets exposed by the NC catalyst and the reactivity, even beyond the CO 2 RR. ,,− These studies encourage the continued development of Cu NC shape control, which is still limited compared to what has been achieved for other metals . Only further insight into their synthesis can drive the current state of research forward.…”

Enhanced photocatalytic activity in ZnO nanoparticles developed using novel Lepidagathis ananthapuramensis leaf extract

“…Over the last decade, various metal oxides such as ZnO, 1–3 CuO, 4 NiO, 5 CoO, 6 Fe 2 O 3 , 7 MnO 2 , 8 TiO 2 , 9,10 SnO 2 , 11 MgO, 12 etc have been synthesised for numerous applications, among which photocatalytic applications and waste water treatment have been explored enormously. Among various metal oxides, ZnO and TiO 2 NPs are studied the most due to their non-toxic nature, cost effectiveness, chemical stability and inertness, eco-friendliness, potential photocatalytic efficiency, etc.…”

“…etc for synthesising metal oxide NPs. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] But these methods fail to address the problems related to toxicity, cost, waste production and environmental contamination. In order to overcome them, today's researchers have been immensely focusing on the green chemistry route for synthesizing metal oxides.…”

Cu-BTC-confined synthesis of Cu-Cu2O-CuS nanojunctions embedded in a porous carbon matrix for remarkable photothermal CO2conversion

“…For example, thermal treatment conditions could regulate the nucleation and growth processes by changing the equilibrium between copper ions and organic ligands, thus influencing the final component, structure and morphology of the hybrid product. 28 Undoubtedly, delicate design of a Cu-based energy-efficient photocatalyst system with the photo-thermal coupling effect could open a new avenue towards the efficient utilization of sustainable solar energy.…”