Performance Assessment of Parabolic Trough Collector Receiver with Al2O3 Nanofluid

Milind S Patil; Sanjay P Shekhawat

Volume 7, Issue 3 , August 2022, , Pages 332-343

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.03.008

Abstract
  This paper discusses the experimental and theoretical performance of a parabolic trough receiver using a nanofluid. The main aim of this work is to analyze the performance enhancement of the parabolic trough collector system. The thermal model is developed using Engineering Equation Solver (EES). Experimental ...  Read More

Photocatalytic dye degradation using novel Polypyrrole-Tungsten Oxide hybrid nanocomposite system.

Nandini Venkat Iyer; Jayant A Kher; Shekhar D Bhame

Volume 8, Issue 4 , November 2023, , Pages 334-356

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2023.04.002

Abstract
  The present study features the synthesis of Dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid-doped polypyrrole tungsten oxide (PPy-WO3) nanocomposites and its photocatalyic studies on Methylene Blue (MB). The nanocomposites of PPy with a very low concentration of WO3 were prepared using 0.05 to 0.3 wt.%, of WO3 nanoparticles. ...  Read More

Photocatalytic dye degradation using novel Polypyrrole-Tungsten Oxide hybrid nanocomposite system.


Green synthesis of iron nanoparticles using bioflocculant extracted from okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench) and its application towards elimination of toxic metals from wastewater: A statistical approach

Ashwini Prabhakar Shende; NILANJANA MITRA

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 338-355

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.04.005

Abstract
  In recent years, the development in the field of nanotechnology is due to the fascinating properties of nanoparticles. In the present study, plant based bioflocculant extracted from the fruits of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) was purified, characterized and used for the biosynthesis of iron nanoparticles. ...  Read More

Effect of magnetite nanoparticles addition on modification of cobalamins production via Propionibacterium freudenreichii PTCC1674 using oily sludge of lubricant industry as the carbon source

Rouhollah Hedayati; Morteza Hosseini; Ghasem Najafpour; Hosein Attar

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 342-357

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2020.04.005

Abstract
  Cobalamins are one of the most complicated cofactors produced by the microorganisms. Propionibacterium freudenreichii has to follow the anaerobic and aerobic conditions respectively during a course of batch fermentation, for the production of the biologically active form of cobalamins. Magnetite (Fe3O4) ...  Read More

Synthesis and characterization of Sn-doped TiO2 nanoparticles and the evaluation of their Photocatalytic performance under Vis-lights

Hassanali Rasouli; Faezeh Jafarpisheh; Mohammad Ghorbanpour

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 344-350

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.04.001

Abstract
  Dyes are produced as water pollutants in the textile, plastic, and dye industries. Many efforts have been made to remove dyes from industrial wastewater. In this area, Photocatalytic performance under Vis-lights is a useful and effective method. In this study, a series of highly efficient Sn-doped TiO2 ...  Read More

The influence of Cu doped ZrO2 catalyst for the modification of the rate of a photoreaction and forming microorganism resistance

Jeba R; Radhika S; Padma C M; Ascar Davix X

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 351-362

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.04.002

Abstract
  Pure and copper-doped Zirconium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using a co-precipitation process and investigated the effect of doping on photocatalytic and anti-microbial activities. The prepared samples are pure tetragonal phase, as shown by the X-ray diffraction pattern, and the crystallite size ...  Read More

Laser Scribed Graphene from Oil Palm Lignin for Supercapacitor Applications

Narasimhaa Naidu Loganathan; Kabilashen Readdyi Munusamy; Veeradasan Perumal; Bothi Raja Pandian

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 356-366

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.04.006

Abstract
  This paper reports a facile carbonization method of a biopolymer to synthesize reduced graphene oxide with excellent electrochemical properties for use as a supercapacitor electrode. Oil palm lignin is used as the biopolymer-based graphene precursor, and a carbon dioxide laser is used to carbonize the ...  Read More

Samarium doped Mg0.33Ni0.33Co0.33Fe2O4 Nanoparticles for the Removal of As (III) and Pb (II) Heavy Metal Ions

Mariam Rabaa; Amani Aridi; Ghassan Younes; Ramadan Awad

Volume 8, Issue 4 , November 2023, , Pages 357-368

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2023.04.003

Abstract
  Heavy metal ions, such as As (III) and Pb (II), are harmful even at trace levels and have caused series health effects on living beings. Therefore, removing these heavy metal ions from the aqueous environment is highly desirable. In this study, Mg0.33Ni0.33Co0.33SmxFe2-xO4 nanoparticles, where x = 0.00, ...  Read More

Samarium doped Mg0.33Ni0.33Co0.33Fe2O4 Nanoparticles for the Removal of As (III) and Pb (II) Heavy Metal Ions


Investigation the Synergistic Effect of Adsorption and Photocatalysis for Removal of Dye Pollutants by Hydrogel Supported In2S3 Nanoparticles

Mohammad Reza Mohammad Shafiee; Janan Parhizkar; Sasan Radfar

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 358-368

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2020.04.006

Abstract
  Homogenous catalysis which the catalyst operates in the same phase as the reactants is definitely efficient in catalysis processes while it suffers from the impossibility or inconvenience of the removal of the catalyst from the reaction media. In this research, In2S3 nanoparticles were synthesized by ...  Read More

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Litsea glutinosa L. Leaves and Stem Extracts and their Antibacterial Efficacy

P. Koteswara Rao; B Vikram Babu; A. Rama Krishna; M. Sushma Reddi; B. Sathish Mohan; K. Anjani Devi; U. Susmitha; T. Raghava Rao

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 363-369

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.04.003

Abstract
  The present study explores the green approach for the preparation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through the reduction of silver nitrate by the cell-free stem and leaf aqueous extracts of Litsea glutinosa (L.glutinosa) and its potential antibacterial activity. The analytical instruments include scanning ...  Read More

Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic application of ZnWO4/ZrO2 nanocomposite towards degradation of methyl orange dye

Buvaneswari K; Arunadevi R; Sashikala S; Kavipriya K

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 367-378

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.04.007

Abstract
  Visible light active ZnWO4/ZrO2 nanocomposite was prepared via hydrothermal method. The nanocomposite was characterized by UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis-DRS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive ...  Read More

Interaction of Crizotinib (as an anti lung cancer drug) on Pure, Boron-Doped, and Carboxylated C60 Fullerene: Based on Density Functional Theory

Ashrafsadat Ghasemi; Mohmmad kia Kiani; fateme ravari

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 369-377

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2020.04.007

Abstract
  Notwithstanding the enormous benefit of crizotinib, as anti lung cancer, severe toxicity as side effects are the main problem for this drug. In this research, the interaction of crizotinib over NH2 agent with C60 fullerene, boron-doped fullerene (C59B), and carboxylated fullerenes (C60COOH) using density ...  Read More

Graphitic carbon nitride nanospheres as an adsorbent for effective waste water treatment: Methylene Blue removal from aqueous medium

Pingal Sarmah; Khemnath Patir; Sonit Kumar Gogoi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , November 2023, , Pages 369-383

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2023.04.004

Abstract
  Here we report a simple and eco-friendly solvothermal synthesis of graphitic carbon nitride nanospheres (g-CNNS) at 180 oC. The synthesized g-CNNS is characterized by various analytical techniques such as FESEM, PXRD, BET isotherm, Zeta potential, EDX and FT-IR spectroscopy. The adsorption property of ...  Read More

Graphitic carbon nitride nanospheres as an adsorbent for effective waste water treatment: Methylene Blue removal from aqueous medium


Selective determination of mercury (II) in coastal water using bio- functionalized gold nanoparticles

Kanchanmala Deshpande; Anju Thekkedath

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 370-379

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.561201.1555

Abstract
  The key to simple and rapid detection of a large volume of samples lies in the hands of solution-based nanomaterial sensors. Quantification of mercury in the river and coastal water is analytically challenging due to the potential interference of the matrix. In this endeavor, lysine-capped gold nanoparticles ...  Read More

Organic amendment can affect the heavy metal uptake of the inoculated plant with root stimulating microorganisms which was cultivated in contaminated soil

Amir Hossein Baghaie

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 378-387

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2020.04.008

Abstract
  Reducing the entry of heavy metals into the food chain in plant cultivated in the areas contaminated with heavy compounds or petroleum compounds is one of the main environmental issues. This research was conducted to evaluate the role of co-inoculation of wheat with piriformospora indica and pseudomonas ...  Read More

Synthesis of a Nanostructure Molecularly Imprinted Copolymer for Separation of Antifungal Bioactive Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate from Biocontrol Fungi Metabolites

Mitra Madani Gargari; Kamran Rahnama; Maede Shahiri Tabarestani

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 379-384

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.538642.1429

Abstract
  Among biocontrol fungi, Trichoderma species produce a wide range of bioactive compounds with antifungal activities. In this study, Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) is identified via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) device in Trichoderma atroviridae (1-3) secondary metabolites and its antifungal ...  Read More

Melissa officinalis extraction with nanoencapsulation By chitosan as an ecofriendly compound

leila Ardestani; Morteza Hosseini; Mohsen Jahanshahi; Alireza Amiri

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 380-388

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.04.005

Abstract
  The bioactive compounds in extracts are prone to degradation by oxidation, heat, or light. Nanoencapsulation is one of the best techniques to keep the properties of these chemical compounds. The aim of this study was the extraction of Melissa officinalis (MO) and nanoencapsulation of the extract via ...  Read More

Feasibility of using Nanofiltration membranes to delay Reverse Osmosis membrane fouling and to reduce energy consumption (BWC desalination plant)

Mourad Berrabah; Khadidja Benyahia; Ahlem Zerfa; Hassiba Bouabdesselam

Volume 8, Issue 4 , November 2023, , Pages 384-395

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2023.04.005

Abstract
  The Beni Saf Water Company (BWC) desalination plant in Ain Témouchent (Algeria) uses reverse osmosis technique. This process, which is based on dense membranes operating at high pressure, produces a permeate with characteristics that exceeds the necessary requirements. However, the Reverse Osmosis ...  Read More

Feasibility of using Nanofiltration membranes to delay Reverse Osmosis membrane fouling and to reduce energy consumption (BWC desalination plant)


Antimicrobial and Environmental Applications of Inorganic Nanoparticles Synthesised from Plants

K Sahithya; T Mouli; PR Devika; CK Harshitha

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 389-406

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.04.006

Abstract
  Nanoscale materials are widely used in many fields including medicine, engineering, and the environment that focuses on the synthesis of nano dimensional particles is a timely topic. Nanomaterials synthesized by chemical approaches have intended effects on the environment and human health. In response ...  Read More

Adsorption, isotherms and kinetics characteristics of solid state Mg exchanged bentonite for removal of methylene blue

Ahdieh Bavi; Mohammad Ghorbanpour; Mohammed Jaafar Ali Alatabe

Volume 8, Issue 4 , November 2023, , Pages 396-405

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2023.04.006

Abstract
  This study investigated the removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solutions using Mg solid state exchanged bentonite. Parent bentonite and magnesium exchanged bentonite were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET), Energy dispersive ...  Read More

Adsorption, isotherms and kinetics characteristics of solid state Mg exchanged bentonite for removal of methylene blue


Synthesis of shape controlled Cu2O and Cu2O/TiO2-QD composite for degradation of Congo red dye under visible-light irradiation

Shobha Musmade; Dinesh Punja Hase; Amit S Waghmare; Kailas R Kadam; Jayshree Khedkar; Anil G Gadhave; Kanhaiyalal S Bhavsar; Vaishali Dattatray Murade

Volume 8, Issue 4 , November 2023, , Pages 406-416

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2023.04.007

Abstract
  In the present work, truncated octahedron and octahedron shaped Cu2O and Cu2O/TiO2-QD composite have been synthesized using precipitation method and used as a photocatalyst. Synthesized material was characterized by using various analytical techniques- XRD, SEM, TEM and UV-Visible DRS. TEM images clearly ...  Read More

Synthesis of shape controlled Cu2O and Cu2O/TiO2-QD composite for degradation of Congo red dye under visible-light irradiation


Scrutinizing The Applications Of Mangrove Actinomycetes Mediated Biosynthesized Copper Nanoparticles

Ravindra Ashok Sharma; Prajakta Kashinath Jagtap

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 407-427

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.04.007

Abstract
  Recently, there has been an increase in research interest in metal nanoparticles and their synthesis because of their various applications in different industrial areas. The current study deals with the Actinomycetes-mediated synthesis of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) isolated from mangrove soil and to ...  Read More

Green synthesis and characterization of Selenium/Zirconium bimetallic nanoparticles using Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract and their photocatalyst and anticancer activity

Mounaguru Sindhudevi; Subramanian Srinivasan; Balakrishnan Karthekiyan; Arumugam Muthuvel

Volume 8, Issue 4 , November 2023, , Pages 417-441

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2023.04.008

Abstract
  In the present studies, cytotoxicity evaluation of camphor-mediated bimetallic nanoparticles has been done. The IC50 value of Te combined Se, Zr, and Ce bimetallic nanoparticles are 18.0, 16.0, 175.4,38.9 µg/ml respectively. A maximum proportion of cell activity attained at 16 µg/ml reveals ...  Read More

Green synthesis and characterization of Selenium/Zirconium bimetallic nanoparticles using Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract and their photocatalyst and anticancer activity


Hard water treatment with synthesized carbon nanoparticles of Phyllanthus emblica

Latha Vatchalan

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 428-437

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.04.008

Abstract
  Water is, indisputably, the most vital component of life on earth. Water is a life elixir and its hardness is defined by the high concentration of magnesium, calcium, lead, chromium, iron, and mercury. The hardness of water limits its domestic and industrial usage severely. Therefore it is essential ...  Read More