Synthesis of (Sn,Zn)(O,S) bimetallic oxysulfide catalyst for the detoxification of Cr+6 in aqueous solution

Performance, isotherm, kinetics and mechanism of simultaneous removal of Cr(VI), Cu(II) and F ions by CeO2-MgO binary oxide nanomaterials

This study focuses on the synthesis of a novel Cerium-Magnesium (CeO2-MgO) binary oxide nanomaterials by a simple co-precipitation process and used to remove harmful pollutants such as Cr(VI), Cu(II), and F. The morphology, phase, crystallite size, thermal stability, functional groups, surface area, and porosity of the synthesized nanomaterial were determined by using XRD, SEM, FTIR, TGA/DTA, and BET studies. The prepared nanomaterials showed adsorption selectivity of Cu(II) ≈ F-> Cr(VI) with a high adsorption capacity of 84.3 - 133.3 mg/g for Cu(II), Cr(VI), and F-. The distribution coefficient (Kd) for F- and Cu(II) was found to be in the range of 104 mL/g which was adequate. The adsorption isotherms for Cr(VI), Cu(II), and F- followed the Freundlich isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model in linear and nonlinear forms, indicated multilayer adsorption. Maximum removal of Cr(VI), Cu(II), and F- ions was found to be 92.84%, 98.88%, and 95%, respectively, for a high initial concentration of 50 mg/l by 2 g/l dosages of prepared CeO2-MgO binary oxide nanomaterials employed as an adsorbent in this study. The results showed that novel CeO2-MgO binary oxide nanomaterials are promising adsorbent for removing hazardous inorganic contaminants from the water due to their adsorption capability and chemical stability.

Multifunctional Ni–Mg bimetal-activated Zn(O,S) for hydrogen generation and environmental remediation with simulated solar-light irradiation

NMZ-S10 is a powerful and robust photocatalyst that is capable of conducting the hydrogen evolution reaction, chromium (Cr6+) reduction, mixed-dye degradation, and hydrogenation reaction under solar light illumination.

One-pot preparation of multicomponent photocatalyst with (Zn, Co, Ni)(O, S)/Ga2O3 nanocomposites to significantly enhance hydrogen production

To enhance the production of hydrogen, multicomponent photocatalyst (Zn, Co, Ni)(O, S)/Ga2O3 nanocomposites were synthesized and optimized with different amounts of Ga precursor in a relatively low-temperature process.

Synthesis and catalytic utilization of bimetallic systems for wastewater remediation: A review

The environment is affected by agricultural, domestic, and industrial activities that lead to drastic problems such as global warming and wastewater generation. Wastewater pollution is of public concern, making the treatment of persistent pollutants in water and wastewater highly imperative. Several conventional treatment technologies (physicochemical processes, biological degradation, and oxidative processes) have been applied to water and wastewater remediation, but each has numerous limitations. To address this issue, treatment using bimetallic systems has been extensively studied. This study reviews existing research on various synthesis methods for the preparation of bimetallic catalysts and their catalytic application to the treatment of organic (dyes, phenol and its derivatives, and chlorinated organic compounds) and inorganic pollutants (nitrate and hexavalent chromium) from water and wastewater. The reaction mechanisms, removal efficiencies, operating conditions, and research progress are also presented. The results reveal that Fe-based bimetallic catalysts are one of the most efficient heterogeneous catalysts for the treatment of organic and inorganic contamination. Furthermore, the roles and performances of bimetallic catalysts in the removal of these environmental contaminants are different.