Original Research Paper
Pd@MWCNTs/GCE based voltammetric sensor for butachlor herbicide detection in soil samples

Reddy Prasad Puthalapattu; Bebi Vakati; Sudheer Kaveti; Santosh Singh; Sreedhar Neelam Yugandhar

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 121-131

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.001

Abstract
  Butachlor is a herbicide that belongs to the acetanilide family. It is widely used as a granule-based post-emergence herbicide on rice in India. As a result of the ongoing usage of these synthetic substances, soil fertility and soil organisms are declining. Differential pulse voltammetry was used to ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Photodegradation of Human Serum Albumin by Fe3O4/ ZnO/Ag Nanocomposite

Mahmood Hajiani; Efat Ezami; Mohammad Reza Rezaei

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 132-142

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.002

Abstract
  Fe3O4/ ZnO/Ag magnetic nanocomposite was synthesized for the first time and its ability was evaluated for photocatalytic degradation of albumin in aqueous solutions under UV-A light. The resulting nanoparticles were then characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Synthesis of Co and Cu codoped ZnO nanoparticles by citrate gel combustion method: Photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity

Sheik Mohideen Badhusha M; Kavitha Balasubramani; Rajarajan M; Tharmaraj P; Suganthi Ayyadurai

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 143-154

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.003

Abstract
  ZnO, single-doped (Co-ZnO, Cu-ZnO), and co-doped ZnO ((Co, Cu)/ZnO) were effectively synthesized by the citrate gel combustion technique. The samples were characterized by UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis-DRS), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray powder diffraction ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Application of MgZrO3@Fe2O3@ZnO Core-Shell Oxide for the Degradation Nigrosine Dye

Ashok V Borhade; Yogita R Shelke; Vivek D Bobade; Dipak R. Tope; Jyoti A. Agashe

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 155-169

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.004

Abstract
  Water pollution is one of the serious main global concerns that affect humans and numerous people die due to various diseases caused by contaminated water because of the toxic and carcinogenic nature of dyes in effluents.  It is essential to develop an efficient and effective method for wastewater ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Photocatalytic degradation study of Methyl Orange and Congo red using Mg-Co ferrite powder

Sanjay Dhanaji Jadhav; R. S. Patil

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 170-179

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.005

Abstract
  The photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange and Congo red dye was performed under the illumination of visible light (Philips 250Watt) as a source of photons. The complete distraction of the aromatic ring was ascertained by UV spectroscopic analysis. A decrease in dye concentration and an increase ...  Read More

Original Research Paper
Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their photocatalyst degradation and antibacterial activity

D Kamarajan; Benny Anburaj; V Porkalai; A Muthuvel; G Nedunchezhian; N Mahendran

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 180-193

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.006

Abstract
  The current study aimed to synthesize nanoparticles of Zinc oxide (ZnO) using the extract of Acalypha indica leaves and their photocatalyst degradation and antibacterial properties were also measured. The biosynthesized nanoparticles were analyzed using XRD, UV-visible, FT-IR, and SEM with EDAX, DLS, ...  Read More

Review Paper
Recent Developments on I and II Series Transition Elements Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles and its Applications For Water Remediation Process: A Review

Manmeet Kaur; Dixit Prasher; Ranjana Sharma

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 194-217

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.007

Abstract
  The presence of various hazardous toxins such as Phenols, phthalates, pesticides, dyes, heavy metals, pharmaceutical waste, etc, is continuously increasing into the water bodies from different agricultural, industrial and domestic practices, which have brought the toxicity level to an alarming height. ...  Read More

Review Paper
Review on the synthesis of doped TiO2 nanomaterials by Sol-gel method and description of experimental techniques

Sankara Rao Miditana; Siva Rao Tirukkovalluri; Manga Raju Imandi; Bangaru Babu A; Ramesh Babu A

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2022, Pages 218-229

https://doi.org/10.22090/jwent.2022.02.008

Abstract
  TiO2-based nanomaterials are very effective for water and air purification and act as good antibacterial agents due to their unique physicochemical properties. TiO2 is a promising nanocatalyst because of its non-toxicity, chemical stability, and low cost. The wide band gap and rapid electron-hole recombination ...  Read More