Food-waste-derived hydrochar to a low-cost p-type semiconducting photocatalyst (Zn–Al@HC): multifunctional role in real wastewater treatment and environmental sustainability
Shraddha Yadav, Monali Priyadarshini, Azhan Ahmad, Makarand M. Ghangrekar, Brajesh Dubey
Abstract
Valorisation of food waste digestate-based hydrochar to a photocatalyst (Zn–Al@HC). Effective salicylic acid degradation (94.45 ± 0.65%) by waste-derived Zn–Al@HC. Energy-economic valuation implies practical feasibility of Zn–Al@HC for upscaling.
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WastewaterSustainabilityPhotocatalysisFood wasteEnvironmental scienceWaste managementBusinessMaterials scienceEnvironmental chemistryChemistryEnvironmental engineeringEcologyEngineeringCatalysisBiologyBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells