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ArticleCommunications engineering2024

Hybrid graphenic and iron oxide photocatalysts for the decomposition of synthetic chemicals.

Raphaell Moreira, Ehsan B Esfahani, Fatemeh A Zeidabadi, Pani Rostami, Martin Thuo, Madjid Mohseni, Earl J Foster

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Article in Communications engineering, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Decoration of MnFeRSC advances · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Raphaell MoreiraDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada. raphaell@uni-bremen.de.
Ehsan B EsfahaniDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6780-7974
Fatemeh A ZeidabadiDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Pani RostamiDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Martin ThuoDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3448-8027
Madjid MohseniDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Earl J FosterDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada. johan.foster@ubc.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4103-8510

Funding

Canadian Network for Research and Innovation in Machining Technology, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC Canadian Network for Research and Innovation in Machining Technology) 553449-19 & RGPIN-2021-03172
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that resist degradation, posing a significant environmental and health risk. Current methods for removing PFAS from water are often complex and costly. Here we report a simple, cost-effective method to synthesize an iron oxide/graphenic carbon (Fe/g-C) hybrid photocatalyst for PFAS degradation. This photocatalyst efficiently degrades perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a common type of PFAS, achieving over 85% removal within 3 hours under ultraviolet light. The catalyst also maintains high degradation rates over extended periods, demonstrating its stability and potential for long-term use. This innovative approach offers a promising solution for addressing PFAS contamination in water, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.

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PMID39169101
PMCPMC11339293

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