A review on floating nanocomposite photocatalyst: Fabrication and applications for wastewater treatment

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Recent advances in floating TiO2-based photocatalysts for environmental application

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Treatment of oily wastewater produced from refinery processes using flocculation and ceramic membrane filtration

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A review of integrated photocatalyst adsorbents for wastewater treatment

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Immobilization of TiO2 on perlite granules for photocatalytic degradation of phenol

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A newly emerging visible light-responsive BiFeO 3 perovskite for photocatalytic applications: A mini review

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The investigation into the ammonium removal performance of Yemeni natural zeolite: Modification, ion exchange mechanism, and thermodynamics

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Adsorptive nanocomposite membranes for heavy metal remediation: Recent progresses and challenges

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Photocatalytic degradation of sulfamethoxazole in aqueous solution using a floating TiO2-expanded perlite photocatalyst

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In Situ Growth of TiO2 in Interlayers of Expanded Graphite for the Fabrication of TiO2–Graphene with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

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3D printed floating photocatalysts for wastewater treatment

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Application of two-dimensional leaf-shaped zeolitic imidazolate framework (2D ZIF-L) as arsenite adsorbent: Kinetic, isotherm and mechanism

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TiO 2 –PANI/Cork composite: A new floating photocatalyst for the treatment of organic pollutants under sunlight irradiation

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Photocatalytic oxidation and simultaneous removal of arsenite with CuO/ZnO photocatalyst

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An alternative to in situ photocatalytic degradation of microcystin-LR by worm-like N, P co-doped TiO2/expanded graphite by carbon layer (NPT-EGC) floating composites

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Floating photocatalysts based on TiO2 grafted on expanded polystyrene beads for the solar degradation of dyes

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Photocatalytic degradation of ammonia with t102 as photocatalyst in the laboratory and under the use of solar radiation

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A robust, anti-acid, and high-temperature–humidity-resistant superhydrophobic surface of wood based on a modified TiO2 film by fluoroalkyl silane

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Buoyant Photocatalyst with Greatly Enhanced Visible-Light Activity Prepared through a Low Temperature Hydrothermal Method

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Influence of lanthanum-doping on photocatalytic properties of BiFeO 3 for phenol degradation

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Improving the intrinsic properties of rGO sheets by S-doping and the effects of rGO improvements on the photocatalytic performance of Cu3Se2/rGO nanocomposites

Baghchesara, M. A., Azimi, H. R., Shiravizadeh, A. G., Teridi, M. A. M., & Yousefi, R. (2018) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.10.082 · Cited by 91

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CO2/N2 selectivity enhancement of PEBAX MH 1657/Aminated partially reduced graphene oxide mixed matrix composite membrane

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Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ZnSe/PANI nanocomposites for degradation of organic and inorganic pollutants

Shirmardi, A., Teridi, M. A. M., Azimi, H. R., Basirun, W. J., Jamali‐Sheini, F., & Yousefi, R. (2018) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.06.252 · Cited by 80

Application of solar light for degradation of ammonia in petrochemical wastewater by a floating TiO2/LECA photocatalyst

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Sacrificial-template-free synthesis of core-shell C@Bi2S3 heterostructures for efficient supercapacitor and H2 production applications

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Growth of TiO2 coating on wood surface using controlled hydrothermal method at low temperatures

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Highly adsorptive polysulfone/hydrous iron-nickel-manganese (PSF/HINM) nanocomposite hollow fiber membrane for synergistic arsenic removal

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Type-II p(SnSe)-n(g-C3N4) heterostructure as a fast visible-light photocatalytic material: Boosted by an efficient interfacial charge transfer of p-n heterojunction

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Photocatalytic degradation of aqueous ammonia by using TiO2ZnO/LECA hybrid photocatalyst

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Developing polyetherimide/graphitic carbon nitride floating photocatalyst with good photodegradation performance of methyl orange under light irradiation

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Synthesis and characterization of type-II p(CuxSey)/n(g-C3N4) heterojunction with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic performance for degradation of dye pollutants

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Enhanced fluorescence efficiency and photocatalytic activity of ZnS quantum dots through Ga doping

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Effect of ion doping in different sites on the morphology and photocatalytic activity of BiFeO3 microcrystals

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The role of the Se-rich and Se-poor conditions in the photocatalytic performance of ZnSe/rGO nanocomposites

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TiO2-coated EP as a floating photocatalyst for water purification

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One pot synthesis of CuFeO2 @ expanding perlite as a novel efficient floating catalyst for rapid degradation of methylene blue under visible light illumination

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Fabrication of flower-shaped hierarchical rGO QDs-Bi-Bi2WO6/EP floating photocatalyst: Eminent degradation kinetic under sun-like irradiation

Khan, U. A., Liu, J., Pan, J., Ma, H., Zuo, S., Yu, Y., Ahmad, A., Ullah, S., Iqbal, M., & Li, B. (2019) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.04.092 · Cited by 47

Structural studies of TiO2/wood coatings prepared by hydrothermal deposition of rutile particles from TiCl4 aqueous solutions on spruce (Picea Abies) wood

Pori, P., Vilčnik, A., Petrič, M., Sever Škapin, A., Mihelčič, M., Šurca Vuk, A., Novak, U., & Orel, B. (2016) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.03.065 · Cited by 41

Multifunctional Floating Titania‐Coated Macro/Mesoporous Photocatalyst for Efficient Contaminant Removal

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Enhancement in photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by LaFeO3-GO integrated photocatalyst-adsorbents under visible light irradiation

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Synthesis, characterization, and optical properties of visible light-driven Bi2S3 nanorod photocatalysts

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A study on the preparation of floating photocatalyst supported by hollow TiO2 and its performance

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Novel synergistic hydrous iron-nickel-manganese (HINM) trimetal oxide for hazardous arsenite removal

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Tuning crystal phase and morphology of copper selenide nanostructures and their visible-light photocatalytic applications to degrade organic pollutants

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Biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal in UCT-type MBR process

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Application of solar light for photocatalytic degradation of Congo red by a floating salicylic acid-modified TiO2/palm trunk photocatalyst

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Floating photocatalysts based on loading Bi/N-doped TiO 2 on expanded graphite C/C (EGC) composites for the visible light degradation of diesel

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Novel Floating Ag+-Doped TiO2/Polystyrene Photocatalysts for the Treatment of Dye Wastewater

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Photoluminescence of Eu3+-doped CaTiO3 perovskites and their photocatalytic properties with a metal ion loading

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Chitosan Nanocomposite Application in Wastewater Treatments

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Fabrication of floating CdS/EP photocatalyst by facile liquid phase deposition for highly efficient degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light irradiation

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Rapid and economical indicator for evaluating arsenic removal with minimum aluminum residual during coagulation process

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A novel TiO2/autoclaved cellular concrete composite: From a precast building material to a new floating photocatalyst for degradation of organic water contaminants

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Synthesis of expanded graphite C/C composites (EGC) based Ni-N-TiO2 floating photocatalysts for in situ adsorption synergistic photocatalytic degradation of diesel oil

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Improvement visible-light photocatalytic performance of single-crystalline SnSe1±x NPs toward degradation of organic pollutants

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Pyrolysis‐Synthesized g‐C 3 N 4 /Nb 2 O 5 Nanocomposite for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity under White LED Light Irradiation

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Effects of the Citric Acid Addition on the Morphology, Surface Area, and Photocatalytic Activity of LaFeO3 Nanoparticles Prepared by Glucose-Based Gel Combustion Methods

Yahya, N., Aziz, F., Jamaludin, A., Aizat, A., Mutalib, M. A., Jaafar, J., Lau, W. J., Yusof, N. B., Salleh, W. N. W., & Ismail, A. F. (2018) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.8b04263 · Cited by 20

Water-floatable organosilica particles for TiO2 photocatalysis

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A novel floating photocatalyst device based on cloth canvas impregnated with iron oxide

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Removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater: a comprehensive and critical review

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Photocatalytic Dye Degradation from Textile Wastewater: A Review

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Photocatalytic degradation of microcystin-LR by modified TiO2 photocatalysis: A review

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A review of the potential of conventional and advanced membrane technology in the removal of pathogens from wastewater

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An approach towards different techniques for detection of heavy metal ions and their removal from waste water

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Floating photocatalysts as promising materials for environmental detoxification and energy production: A review

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Graphitic carbon nitride based immobilized and non-immobilized floating photocatalysts for environmental remediation

Rana, A., Sudhaik, A., Raizada, P., Nguyen, V.-H., Xia, C., Khan, A. A. P., Thakur, S., Nguyen‐Tri, P., Nguyen, C. C., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134229 · Cited by 65

Floating Sorbent-Photocatalyst Composite for Efficient Removal of Organic Pollutants from WaterPreprint

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Recent advances in the development of effective TiO2-based photocatalysts immobilized on floating substrates: A mini review

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Towards sustainable water treatment: Innovative floating photocatalytic composite for solar-assisted degradation of organic pollutants

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