Original Research Paper
Synthesis and characterization of novel Mg(OH)2/CdS heteronanostructures for sunlight induced degradation of phenolic pollutant

Aishwarya Singh; bhavani prasad nenavathu

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, Pages 294-305

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.04.001

Abstract
  Mg(OH)2/CdS heteronanostructures have been successfully synthesized by a novel precipitation method and the synthesis involves three steps. The first step involves the synthesis of Mg (OH)2nanoparticles using homogeneous precipitation method. Then, surface-modifying agent citric acid was used to functionalise ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
“Synthesis of Nano composite CeO2:SiO2: Highly efficient photocatalysts for degradation of Industrial waste Dyes”

Jyoti A. Agashe; Dipak R. Tope; sachin S Kushare; Ashok V Borhade

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, Pages 306-316

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.538176.1427

Abstract
  Nanocrystalline UV light induced composite CeO2:SiO2 with high surface area and low band gap energy were prepared in order to assess its photocatalytic degradation capacity of target pollutant (mixture of dyes). The complete mineralization of target dye pollutants (30 ppm) occurred within 150 min. when ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
A novel way to use metal nitrates for environmental remediation with the help of photocatalytic action of Titania Tenorite nanocomposite

Neena Anna Kurien; K. V. Divya; Jessyamma Kurian; K. E. Abraham

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, Pages 317-325

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.04.003

Abstract
  In this work we are suggesting a method to reduce the amount of metal nitrates used in industrial and agricultural applications with the help of photocatalytic effect. Also, the work discusses how the residual amount of metal nitrates in the soil can be made useful through the same effect. Though metal ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Degradation of Acid Red 18 in an aqueous environment by TiO2/Zeolite nano photocatalyst

Aref Shokri; Safoora Krimi

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2021, Pages 326-337

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2021.04.004

Abstract
  In this study, the TiO2 nanoparticles were supported on Y-type zeolite as a new photocatalyst and used to degrade Acid Red 18 in aqueous media. The nano photocatalyst was synthesized by coprecipitation procedure and characterized by Fourier transfer infrared (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
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

Original Research Paper
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

Original Research Paper
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

Original Research Paper
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