Titanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration
Abstract Titanium-based nanoparticles (TiNPs) show considerable promise in energy, environmental, and biomedical applications. This study highlights their roles in photovoltaics, hydrogen production, wastewater treatment, and cardiac tissue engineering, offering quantitative insights into performanc...
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| author | Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen Uchenna Uzoma Akobundu Janefrances U. Chukwu Stella Eberechi Obuba Sifon Enefiok Edem Ebuloku Chijindu Solomon Daniel Aluah Adeleke Damilola Adekola Onuh Emmanuel Edoka Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okeke |
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| description | Abstract Titanium-based nanoparticles (TiNPs) show considerable promise in energy, environmental, and biomedical applications. This study highlights their roles in photovoltaics, hydrogen production, wastewater treatment, and cardiac tissue engineering, offering quantitative insights into performance improvements and associated challenges. In energy systems, titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has enhanced dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) with up to 25% increased light absorption and 30% improved charge separation, while Ti-based nitrides and carbides show a 20% boost in charge transport efficiency. TiNPs also demonstrate up to a 40% improvement in hydrogen evolution rate for photocatalytic hydrogen production. In environmental remediation, TiNPs achieve over 95% pollutant removal through advanced oxidation, though scalability issues like catalyst recovery and stability remain a challenge. In cardiac tissue engineering, TiNP-based scaffolds face limitations due to rigidity, low electrical conductivity, and biocompatibility concerns. Addressing these issues requires hybrid materials and advanced fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and electrospinning. Future research should focus on optimizing TiNP properties, overcoming scalability, mechanical, and biocompatibility barriers, and advancing TiNP applications in renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and regenerative medicine. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5c5541227d4440eca079db7f4f3e384f2025-08-20T02:15:05ZengSpringerDiscover Chemistry3005-11932025-04-012115810.1007/s44371-025-00142-xTitanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regenerationIkhazuagbe H. Ifijen0Uchenna Uzoma Akobundu1Janefrances U. Chukwu2Stella Eberechi Obuba3Sifon Enefiok Edem4Ebuloku Chijindu Solomon5Daniel Aluah6Adeleke Damilola Adekola7Onuh Emmanuel Edoka8Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okeke9Department of Research Outreach, Rubber Research Institute of NigeriaUniversity of TennesseeDepartment of Chemistry, West Virginia UniversityDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Montclair State UniversityDépartment of Pharmacy, Universite de Caen NormandieDepartment of Biological Sciences, Trinity UniversityWest Africa Center for Water Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture, University for Development Studies Tamale-Ghana, Department of Agricultural EngineeringSyracuse UniversityPharmacy Outlet, Fedox PharmacyDepartment of Chemistry, University of BeninAbstract Titanium-based nanoparticles (TiNPs) show considerable promise in energy, environmental, and biomedical applications. This study highlights their roles in photovoltaics, hydrogen production, wastewater treatment, and cardiac tissue engineering, offering quantitative insights into performance improvements and associated challenges. In energy systems, titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has enhanced dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) with up to 25% increased light absorption and 30% improved charge separation, while Ti-based nitrides and carbides show a 20% boost in charge transport efficiency. TiNPs also demonstrate up to a 40% improvement in hydrogen evolution rate for photocatalytic hydrogen production. In environmental remediation, TiNPs achieve over 95% pollutant removal through advanced oxidation, though scalability issues like catalyst recovery and stability remain a challenge. In cardiac tissue engineering, TiNP-based scaffolds face limitations due to rigidity, low electrical conductivity, and biocompatibility concerns. Addressing these issues requires hybrid materials and advanced fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and electrospinning. Future research should focus on optimizing TiNP properties, overcoming scalability, mechanical, and biocompatibility barriers, and advancing TiNP applications in renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and regenerative medicine.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-025-00142-xTitanium-based nanoparticlesTiO₂PhotovoltaicsDye-sensitized solar cellsHydrogen productionWastewater treatment |
| spellingShingle | Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen Uchenna Uzoma Akobundu Janefrances U. Chukwu Stella Eberechi Obuba Sifon Enefiok Edem Ebuloku Chijindu Solomon Daniel Aluah Adeleke Damilola Adekola Onuh Emmanuel Edoka Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okeke Titanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration Discover Chemistry Titanium-based nanoparticles TiO₂ Photovoltaics Dye-sensitized solar cells Hydrogen production Wastewater treatment |
| title | Titanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration |
| title_full | Titanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration |
| title_fullStr | Titanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Titanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration |
| title_short | Titanium-based nanoparticles: innovations in energy applications, wastewater treatment, and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration |
| title_sort | titanium based nanoparticles innovations in energy applications wastewater treatment and tissue engineering for cardiac regeneration |
| topic | Titanium-based nanoparticles TiO₂ Photovoltaics Dye-sensitized solar cells Hydrogen production Wastewater treatment |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-025-00142-x |
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