Reusable nanostructured fibers may boost sustainability of photocatalytic water treatment
Date | 16th, Oct 2023 |
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Source | Nanowerk - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers developed reusable titanium dioxide-based photocatalytic fibers decorated with gold nanoparticles, which showed exceptional ability in degrading water pollutants under UV light compared to commercial nanopowders. The innovation highlights the potential of rational fiber material design to improve efficiency and sustainability of photocatalysts for real-world water purification.