Tunneling-Induced Amplification of Photoexcited Electrons in ITO-Graphene Heterojunction Photodetectors for High-Performance Photodetection.

In this study, we investigate the performance of an Indium tin oxide (ITO)-graphene heterojunction photoreactor, fabricated using the RF-sputtering method. The ITO thin film, with a thickness of 23.4 nm and a grain size of 12.

Synergistic effects of imidacloprid on the Perionyx excavatus: Biomarker responses and gene expression profiles.

Imidacloprid, a widely used neonicotinoid insecticide, negatively impacts soil biota and harms the environment with long-term use. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of imidacloprid on Perionyx excavatus, an indigenous earthworm species found in India. To evaluate the toxic effects of imidacloprid on earthworms, avoidance behavior, acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, oxidative damage, and functional gene expression patterns were measured.

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Multifunctional Platforms for Environmental Sustainability.

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as versatile materials bridging inorganic and organic chemistry to address critical environmental challenges. Composed of metal nodes and organic linkers, these crystalline structures offer unique properties such as high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and structural diversity. Recent advancements in MOFs synthesis, particularly innovative approaches like mechanochemical, microwave-assisted, and ultrasonic synthesis, have significantly enhanced sustainability by utilizing non-toxic solvents, renewable feedstocks, and energy-efficient processes, offering promising solutions to reduce environmental impact.

Bio-Inspired Synthesis of Luminescent AgNPs Using Groundnut Oil Cake Extract for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Orange II Dye.

The development of bio-fabrication techniques for nanoparticles has gained significant attention due to their cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and prospective for environmental applications. In this research, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were successfully fabricated using groundnut oil cake (GOC) extract as a reducing agent. The bioactive compounds in GOC, such as phenolic acids and flavonoids, played a crucial role in reducing silver nitrate into stable AgNPs in an aqueous solution.

Tailoring CuO loading on CoFeO nanocubes photocatalyst for superior photocatalytic degradation of triclosan pollutants under VL irradiation and toxicological evaluation.

In this study, we report the development of a novel CuO(3 wt%)/CoFeO nanocubes (NCs) photocatalyst through simple co-precipitation and wet impregnation methods for the efficient photocatalytic degradation of triclosan (TCS) pollutants. Initially, rod-shaped bare CoFeO was synthesized using a simple co-precipitation technique. Subsequently, CuO was loaded in various percentages (1, 2, and 3 wt%) onto the surface of bare CoFeO nanorods (NRs) via the wet impregnation method.

Biodegradation of neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid by earthworm gut bacteria Brucella intermedium PDB13 and its ecotoxicity.

Extensive use of neonicotinoid insecticides in recent decade had contaminated water and soil systems and poses serious environmental and health risk. Microbial degradation of toxic contaminants in the environment has been established as a sustainable tool towards its remediation. Under this context, the present study focused on the biodegradation of neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid, by bacterial strain Brucella intermedia PDB13 isolated from the gut of the acetamiprid exposed earthworms.