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    Multifunctional silver nanoparticles-based composites for SERS detection and photocatalytic degradation of micro- and/or nano-plastics
    (Elsevier BV, 2026-04)
    Nguyễn Hoàng Ly
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    HESAM, KAMYAB  
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    Yasser Vasseghian
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    Sang-Woo Joo
    Micro- and/or nano-plastics (MNPs) pose an emerging environmental issue due to their widespread presence in aquatic habitats, persistence in the environment, and potential toxic effects on ecosystems and public health. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well-known not only as plasmonic materials but also as mediators of photocatalysis, which is one of the most promising tools for identifying and degrading MNPs. This review covers recent advances in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection and the photocatalytic degradation of common plastics (e.g., polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.) using multifunctional AgNPs-based composites. These SERS substrates can detect MNPs in contaminated environmental water with consistent signals and high sensitivity. Notably, upon irradiation, these composites produce reactive oxygen species, triggering chain reactions that break down polymer chains into new compounds. Although AgNPs-based composites are stable, their photocatalytic efficiency is often limited by poor solar spectrum utilization, mass transfer resistance, and electron-hole recombination, leading to lower degradation rates and variable results. Some research highlights the ongoing need to improve photocatalyst design, reactor setups, and assessment methods for degradation. Additionally, the possible formation of toxic intermediates raises safety concerns, underscoring the need for further studies on ecotoxicological effects. When combined with other treatment methods, AgNPs-based SERS detection and photocatalysis provide a promising approach for addressing MNPs and other emerging pollutants in water treatment.
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    A novel photocatalytic degradation of mixed dye through chemically synthesized ZnO/Fe2O3 nanocomposite
    (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024-06-07)
    Utaiyachandran Manojkumar
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    Durairaj Kaliannan
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    Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian
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    Hesam Kamyab
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    Yasser Vasseghian
    This study reported the synthesis and assessment of zinc oxide/iron oxide (ZnO/Fe2O3) nanocomposite as photocatalysts for the degradation of a mixture of methylene red and methylene blue dyes. X-ray diffraction analysis confirms that the crystallite of zinc oxide (ZnO) has a hexagonal wurtzite phase and iron oxide (Fe2O3) has a rhombohedral phase. Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectrum confirms the presence of Zn–O vibration stretching at 428, 480 and 543 cm−1 stretching confirming Fe–O bond formation. Scanning Electron Microscope images exhibited a diverse size and shape of the nanocomposites. The ZnO-90%/Fe2O3-10% and ZnO-10%/Fe2O3-90% nanocomposites reveal good photocatalytic activity with reaction rate constants of 1.5 × 10−2 and 0.66 × 10−2; and 1.3 × 10−2 and 0.60 × 10−2 for methylene blue and methyl red dye respectively. The results revealed that the synthesized ZnO/Fe2O3 nanocomposite is the best catalyst for dye degradation and can be used for industrial applications in future.