Titania-loaded cellulose-based functional hybrid nanomaterial for photocatalytic degradation of toxic aromatic dye in water

• Published in: Journal of water process engineering Vol. 33; p. 101062
• Main Authors: Morshed, Mohammad Neaz, Al Azad, Shamim, Deb, Hridam, Shaun, Bayazid Bustami, Shen, Xiao Lin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2020
• Subjects: Cellulose nanowhiskers; Methylene blue; Photo-catalysis; Titania; Water treatment; Water treatment; Photo-catalysis; Cellulose nanowhiskers; Titania; Methylene blue

[Display omitted] •Novel cellulose-based reusable functional photocatalyst (CN@nTiO2).•Multiscale Titania (19 nm ∼1 μm) perpetually distributed over cellulose nanowhiskers.•Biocompatible template for TiO2 loading.•High photocatalytic activity.•Sustainable dye degradation approach. The dispersion of...