Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen on CoS/TiO2 Photocatalysts from Aqueous Methanol Solution by Yu Niu, Fuying Li, Kai Yang, Qiyou Wu, Peijing Xu, Renzhang Wang

“…In this work, metal sulfide-loaded TiO2 photocatalysts for hydrogen and methanol production were synthesized by hydrothermal method (180°C/12 h) and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Efficient photocatalytic activity of ZnO/GO/CuO nanocomposite with solar light for reduction of hexavalent chromium by Seyedeh Marzeyeh Hosseini, Saeid Asadpour, Mohsen Ghasemi, Mahboube Shirani

“…Abstract This study investigates the application of ZnO/GO/CuO nanocomposite to reduce Cr(VI) under visible light in the presence of citric acid The photogenerated electrons could easily be transferred from GO to ZnO/CuO species via interfacial charge transfer in the presence of metal oxides and graphene oxide. UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy showed that charge carriers were formed in response to visible light absorption. …”
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Tailoring CuO-Fe₂O₃ nanocomposites via mechanochemical synthesis and calcination for efficient photocatalytic fluorescein removal by Maqsoom Zain, Khawaja Ansar Yasin, Sirajul Haq, Shafia Shujaat, Mohammad Khalid Al-Sadoon, Jamoliddin Razzokov, Ahsan Ejaz

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Characterization and Evaluation of the Efficiency of TiO2/Zinc Phthalocyanine Nanocomposites as Photocatalysts for Wastewater Treatment Using Solar Irradiation by Antonio E. H. Machado, Marcela D. França, Valdemir Velani, Gabriel A. Magnino, Hosana M. M. Velani, Flávio S. Freitas, Paulo S. Müller, Christian Sattler, Martin Schmücker

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Visible Light Photo-Fenton with Hybrid Activated Carbon and Metal Ferrites for Efficient Treatment of Methyl Orange (Azo Dye) by Malak Hamieh, Nabil Tabaja, Khaled Chawraba, Zeinab Hamie, Mohammad Hammoud, Sami Tlais, Tayssir Hamieh, Joumana Toufaily

“…Characterization of the prepared samples was conducted using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area analysis, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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A practical and efficient model for benthic habitat parameters retrieval in optically shallow waters from four-band multispectral imagery by Yunhan Ma, Tong Han, Enze Wang, Zhongping Lee, Surendra Prasad, Gandercillar Wainiqolo Vosaki, Wenting Cao, Dongling Li, Juan Wang, Xiulin Lou, Huaguo Zhang

“…Finally, using the monthly mean water column reflectance dataset MMCRwλ constructed from 23-year MODIS data, Rbλ, Chl and SDD can be efficiently derived. …”
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Eco-friendly fabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles using peel extract of Citrus aurantium for the efficient degradation of methylene blue dye by Alaa I. Khedr, Mohamed H. H. Ali

“…The synthesized CuO and CuO-OP were characterized using various techniques, including surface area measurement (SBET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM). …”
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Lattice-driven gating in a Cu-based zeolitic imidazolate framework for efficient high-temperature hydrogen isotope separation by Minji Jung, Jaewoo Park, Raeesh Muhammad, Taeung Park, Sung-Yeop Jung, Jungwon Yi, Cheolwon Jung, Jacques Ollivier, Anibal J. Ramirez-Cuesta, Jitae T. Park, Jaheon Kim, Margarita Russina, Hyunchul Oh

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An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber by Omari Zivzivadze, Archil Geguchadze, Badri Zivzivadze, David Dzadzamia, Anzori Kuparadze, Nata Sulakvelidze

“…The article aims to increase the energy efficiency of the vortex micro-power plant, which would be achieved due to its compatibility with the terrain. …”
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Novel Alumina–Copper Electrode Composites: Toward Efficient Glutamate and H₂O₂ Detection by Tatjana Novaković, Dejan Pjević, Nadica Abazović, Zorica Mojović

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Optimization and Fabrication of Heterojunction Silicon Solar Cells Using an Experimental-Industrial Facility AK-1000 Inline by N. A. Chuchvaga, J. Schulze, V. V. Klimenov, K. S. Zholdybayev, K. P. Aimaganbetov, S. R. Zhantuarov, A. S. Serikkanov, E. I. Terukov, S. Zh. Tokmoldin, N. S. Tokmoldin

“…This is due to both their high power conversion efficiency and reasonable likelihood for further growth in performance, as well as good commercial potential of this technology, which relies on a transition from conventional diffusion-based processes to thin film deposition.Aim. …”
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La-supported SnO2–CaO composite catalysts for efficient malachite green degradation under UV–vis light by Nastaran Parsafard, Ghazaleh Aghajari

“…The catalysts were prepared via conventional incipient-wetness impregnation and thoroughly characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, N2 adsorption–desorption analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Efficient Catalytic Reduction of Organic Pollutants Using Nanostructured CuO/TiO₂ Catalysts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Reusability by Mariyem Abouri, Abdellah Benzaouak, Fatima Zaaboul, Aicha Sifou, Mohammed Dahhou, Mohammed Alaoui El Belghiti, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti, Larbi Rhazi, Rachid Sabbahi, Mohammed M. Alanazi, Adnane El Hamidi

“…The catalysts were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR–FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis-differential thermal analysis (TGA–DTA), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM–EDS). …”
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Effect of Electrolyte Composition on Structural and Photoelectrochemical Properties of Titanium Dioxide Nanotube Arrays Synthesized by Anodization Technique by Tabarak Jafar Awaid, Asmaa Kadim Ayal, Ahlam Mohammed Farhan, Muna Sarhan Sando, Lim Ying Chin

“…The properties of physicochemical of TNTAs were distinguished via an X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), an Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and UV–visible diffuse reflectance. The photoelectrochemical response of TNTAs was evaluated in 0.01M Na2S under the choppy light of a halogen lamp. …”
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Study on Packaging Technology of GAGG:Ce Scintillation Detector by WAN Qianyin1, 2, WANG Qiang1, 2, XIE Yuqing1, 2, XIAO Xiong1, 2, ZHANG Zetao1, 2, DING Yuchong1, 2, REN Kejing1, 2, XU Yang1, 2

“…It is determined that the diffuse reflection on the crystal surface is the most conducive to the collection of scintillation photons. …”

Photoreduction of CO2 to CH4 over Efficient Z-Scheme γ-Fe2O3/g-C3N4 Composites by Thanh-Binh Nguyen, Thuy Hang Dinh Thi, Doan Pham Minh, Hien Bui Minh, Ngoc Quynh Nguyen Thi, Bang Nguyen Dinh

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AgIO4 nanoparticles decorated on SrTiO3 microspheres as a novel Z-scheme composite photocatalyst for efficient solar-driven degradation of cefixime by Lim Khar-Lok, Sin Jin-Chung, Zeng Honghu

“…Characterization techniques such as field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and transient photocurrent response (TPR) were employed to elucidate the physicochemical and optoelectronic properties of the as-synthesized composite. …”
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Comparative analysis of drying kinetics, thermodynamic properties, and mathematical modeling of pomegranate peel (Punica granatum L.) in a hybrid solar dryer and an oven dryer by El-Sayed G. Khater, Adel H. Bahnasawy, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Aml Abubakr Tantawy, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Ali Salem, Samy A. Marey, Abdelaziz M. Okasha, Khaled A. Metwally

“…Thermodynamic analysis indicated that Gibbs free energy increased with temperature, while enthalpy and entropy decreased, reflecting improved energy efficiency at higher drying temperatures. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of bismuth gadolinium oxide/g-C3N4 heterojunction nano photocatalyst for efficient sunlight-driven purification of wastewater containing malachite gr... by Shokofeh Mirzasani, Movlud Valian, Ahmad Akbari, Forat H. Alsultany, Masoud Salavati-Niasari

“…A series of techniques including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) to analyze the morphology, phase purity and optical properties of BiGdO3 (BGO) samples are employed. …”
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Au-TiO2 Nanocomposites and Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production under UV-Visible and Visible Light Illuminations: A Comparison of Different Crystalline Forms of TiO2 by Deepa Jose, Christopher M. Sorensen, Sadhana S. Rayalu, Khadga M. Shrestha, Kenneth J. Klabunde

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