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Biodiesel production by sulfated mesoporous titania–silica catalysts synthesized by the sol–gel process from less expensive precursors
(Elsevier, 2012-11-21)
A sulfated titania–silica composite (S-TSC) was obtained through surface modification of mesoporous
titania–silica composite synthesized using less expensive precursors; titanium oxychloride and sodium
silicate as titania ...
Characterization of Polycaprolactone and Rice Husk Silica Composite (PCL-SiO2) by E-Spinning to Apply Supporter for Drug Release
(IOP Publishing Ltd, 2017)
Abstract. Polycaprolactone (PCL) is an interesting material to apply biomedical field owing to
its biodegradability and biocompatibility which is suitable for a specific site with longer
healing times. Blending the polymer ...
Alternative tanning technologies and their suitability in curbing environmental pollution from the leather industry: A comprehensive review.
(Elsevier Ltd., 2020-04-18)
Chrome tanning remains the most favourite technology in the leather industry worldwide due to its ability to produce leather with attributes desirable for high-quality leather such as excellent hydrothermal stability, ...
Photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes in textile wastewater by Polyaniline composite catalyst-a review
(Elsevier B.V., 2022-09)
Azo dyes in industrial textile and dye effluent (5–30%) have become irresistibly recalcitrant and toxic to both treatments and the environment respectively. Global concerns about the persistent nature of these dyes and the ...
Investigation of functional performance of treatment systems for textile wastewater in selected textile industries in Tanzania
(IWA Publishing, 2023-02-01)
Textile industrialization is an integral part of the economic growth in Tanzania. However, the corresponding wastewater from textile treat ment processes consists of dyes and auxiliaries associated with acute toxicological ...
Chitosan-coated liposomes of Carrisa spinarum extract: synthesis, analysis and anti-pneumococcal potency
(ICE Publishing, 2023-02-16)
In the present study, a chitosan (CS)-coated liposome (LipCsP-Chitosan) nanocarrier was fabricated for the delivery of Carissa spinarum (CsP) polyphenols to improve bioavailability and anti-pneumococcal potential against ...
In-situ synthesis of calcium/magnesium phosphate system for water de-fluoridation: Clay ceramic materials
(Elsevier, 2022-02-15)
Clay ceramic water filters impregnated with silver colloids have been used to purify water in many parts of East Africa disregarding the removal of fluoride, which is a health-threatening ion in water supplies. This paper ...
Inorganic Nanocarriers: Surface Functionalization, Delivery Utility for Natural Therapeutics - A Review
(Scientific.Net, 2022-08)
Inorganic nanocarriers for a decade have increased interest in nanotechnology research platform as versatile drug delivery materials. The utility of the inorganic nanocarriers for delivery of therapeutic agents is attributed ...
Fish bladder-based activated carbon/Co3O4/TiO2 composite electrodes for supercapacitors
(Elsevier B.V., 2019-06-15)
Cobalt oxide/titanium dioxide/activated carbon (Co3O4/TiO2/Ac) composite was synthesized using simple sol-gel method before annealing at 300 °C. Fish bladder derived porous carbon used for the composite was synthesized by ...
Functional impacts of polyaniline in composite matrix of photocatalysts: an instrumental overview
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023-05-22)
The challenges associated with photocatalysts including their agglomeration, electron–hole recombination and limited optoelectronic reactivity to visible light during the photocatalysis of dye-laden effluent make it necessary ...