Novel mesoporous cupric oxide-based biomaterial: An efficient nanocatalyst toward catalytic reduction of emerging contaminants in the wastewater

Controllable and facile one-pot synthesis of high surface area amorphous, crystalline, and triphasic TiO2: catalytic and photocatalytic applications

“…Finally, the decolorization of MB leads to leucomethylene blue and desorption from the surface. 25 Indeed, the transfer of electrons from an electron donor (BH 4…”

“…Nitroaromatic compounds including nitrophenol and nitroaniline derivatives have been classied as priority toxic organic pollutants by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [24][25][26] These compounds commonly nd their way into the environment from the discharge of effluents from different chemical industries. Due to their high stability and solubility in wastewater as well as resistance to biodegradation, they can cause liver and kidney tissue damage, eye/skin irritation, cancer, and mutation in living organisms.…”

“…Due to their high stability and solubility in wastewater as well as resistance to biodegradation, they can cause liver and kidney tissue damage, eye/skin irritation, cancer, and mutation in living organisms. 24,25,27 Therefore, there is an imperative need to eliminate nitroaromatics from industrialized and agricultural effluents. One of the most efficient methods for removing these emerging pollutants is the catalytic reduction with sodium borohydride.…”

“…One of the most efficient methods for removing these emerging pollutants is the catalytic reduction with sodium borohydride. 24,25 In addition, the end products of the catalytic reduction (aromatic amines) are important precursors for producing pharmaceuticals, dyes, surfactants, agricultural products, and anti-corrosion compounds. 24,27 Aside from nitroaromatics, aromatic dyes such as methylene blue (MB) are another group of non-degradable, toxic, and organic pollutants that have found their way into the environment via industrial wastewater release.…”

“…One of the most efficient methods for removing these emerging pollutants is the catalytic reduction with sodium borohydride. 24,25 In addition, the end products of the catalytic reduction (aromatic amines) are important precursors for producing pharmaceuticals, dyes, surfactants, agricultural products, and anti-corrosion compounds. 24,27…”