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Abstract. An effective way for promoting photocatalytic activity of a semiconductor is doping of rare earth metal nanoparticles (NPs) onto it. Zinc oxide and Lanthanum doped Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by modifying the gel-combustion method. It was found that La can greatly enhance the cytotoxicity and photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanoparticles towards various cell lines and paracetamol drug. These nanoparticles were characterized by various spectroscopic and other techniques which

Photocatalytic degradation of the Paracetamol drug using Lanthanum doped ZnO nanoparticles and their in-vitro Cytotoxicity assay. M.Shakira*, M.Faraza, Asif Sherwanib and Saud I. Al-Resayesc a. Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India. b. Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India c. Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia. *To whom correspondence should be addressed

In this study, a novel type of well-constructed magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers (MMIPs) was prepared for the recognition of benzimidazole (BMZ) residues by anchoring an imprinting layer on the surface of magnetic nanoparticles via the microwave-assisted reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. The merits of RAFT polymerization and microwave heating allowed successful and more efficient preparation of well-constructed MMIPs. The as-prepared MMIPs had a uniform

How Sealcoating Protects Your Asphalt Driveway If you want to maintain the rich color and smooth surface of your asphalt driveway, then you should have a sealcoat applied to it regularly over its lifespan. A sealcoat is a protective layer that keeps the asphalt from degrading, fading, and cracking. Here's what you should know about sealcoating. Why Asphalt Deteriorates Your asphalt driveway will last a long time, but it will probably start to show signs of wear in a couple of years if you don't

Zinc (Zn). A chemical element consisting of atomic number 30. A lustrous silvery-white metal that is brittle and crystalline, but may differ from temperatures. Large quantities of zinc are found in soils, even farmland soil, resulting the animals to absorb concentrations of zinc in which are damaging to their health. Adding to that, water-soluble zinc that is found in soils may also contaminate groundwater. Zinc is not only a threat to cattle but also to plant species. Most plants have a zinc uptake

How To Repair Your Concrete Walkway So It's Safe And Attractive The walkway to your front door should be kept in good condition so it doesn't ruin the appearance of your home. Repairing cracks is important so no one trips and falls on your property. Falling on concrete could break a bone or cause a head injury. You could even get sued for not maintaining your walkway properly and creating a hazard. Here are a few tips for repairing cracks in your concrete walkway and improving its appearance. Fill

Ternary nanocomposites (NCs) comprising Ag-Cu2O supported on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) with enhanced stability and visible light photocatalytic activity were synthesized via a facile and green approach using Benedict’s solution and glucose solution at room temperature without the need of any toxic reagent, surfactant or any special treatment. Besides mild reducing capability to GO, glucose also induces the functionalization of rGO sheets, preventing the aggregation of the reduced sheets and providing

CHEAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION GENERAL- Industrial pollution has become a menace in past many years on the environment, economy, and social aspects. Our construction industries are the major source of pollution accountable for around 4% of particulate emission. The enormous demand of construction industries has highlighted the requirement for sustainable development and intelligent utilization of resources, pointing towards two commonly used materials i.e. cement and nanomaterial there by substantially

When you have asphalt pavement, you must maintain it properly to make sure that it reaches its full life expectancy. Sealcoating is a vital part of maintaining asphalt pavement; it can prolong the pavement's life as well as improve its appearance. However, you might not be aware of the key ingredients that go into a quality sealant and how they affect the results of the sealcoating job. All Sealants Are Not Created Equal Your sealcoating contractor can choose from a wide variety of sealants for

Systematic studies on the structural change of silver nanoparticles, which are easy to change shape and exhibit excellent localized surface plasmon resonance effect, were carried out and the predicted shape change was compared to the actual nanoparticles. Herein, key information on the alteration of silver nanoparticles was determined theoretically by a computational method, discrete dipole approximation (DDA). The galvanic reaction and sulfidation reaction were suggested to improve the stability