An overview on cellulose-based material in tailoring bio-hybrid nanostructured photocatalysts for water treatment and renewable energy applications.
A combination between the nanostructured photocatalyst and cellulose-based materials promotes a new functionality of cellulose towards the development of new bio-hybrid materials for various applications especially in water treatment and renewable energy. The excellent compatibility and association between nanostructured photocatalyst and cellulose-based materials was induced by bio-combability and high hydrophilicity of the cellulose components. The electron rich hydroxyl group of celluloses helps to promote superior interaction with photocatalyst. The formation of bio-hybrid nanostructured are attaining huge interest nowadays due to the synergistic properties of individual cellulose-based material and photocatalyst nanoparticles. Therefore, in this review we introduce some cellulose-based material and discusses its compatibility with nanostructured photocatalyst in terms of physical and chemical properties. In addition, we gather information and evidence on the fabrication techniques of cellulose-based hybrid nanostructured photocatalyst and its recent application in the field of water treatment and renewable energy.
['Mohamed|Mohamad Azuwa|MA|', 'Abd Mutalib|Muhazri|M|', 'Mohd Hir|Zul Adlan|ZA|', 'M Zain|M F|MF|', 'Mohamad|Abu Bakar|AB|', 'Jeffery Minggu|Lorna|L|', 'Awang|Nor Asikin|NA|', 'W Salleh|W N|WN|']
D002384:Catalysis D002482:Cellulose D049329:Nanostructures D055668:Photochemical Processes D059205:Renewable Energy D018508:Water Purification
Bio-hybrid Photocatalyst Cellulose