Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review
Advances in nanotechnology have led to the development of antimicrobial technology of nanomaterials. In recent years, photocatalytic antibacterial disinfection methods with ZnO-based nanomaterials have attracted extensive attention in the scientific community. In addition, recently widely and speedi...
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| description | Advances in nanotechnology have led to the development of antimicrobial technology of nanomaterials. In recent years, photocatalytic antibacterial disinfection methods with ZnO-based nanomaterials have attracted extensive attention in the scientific community. In addition, recently widely and speedily spread viral microorganisms, such as COVID-19 and monkeypox virus, have aroused global concerns. Traditional methods of water purification and disinfection are inhibited due to the increased resistance of bacteria and viruses. Exploring new and effective antimicrobial materials and methods has important practical application value. This review is a comprehensive overview of recent progress in the following: (i) preparation methods of ZnO-based nanomaterials and comparison between methods; (ii) types of nanomaterials for photocatalytic antibacterials in water treatment; (iii) methods for studying the antimicrobial activities and (iv) mechanisms of ZnO-based antibacterials. Subsequently, the use of different doping strategies to enhance the photocatalytic antibacterial properties of ZnO-based nanomaterials is also emphatically discussed. Finally, future research and practical applications of ZnO-based nanomaterials for antibacterial activity are proposed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-de6a62537e7e4c6ca5f75a0d7b5dd0ee2023-11-30T22:12:18ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-08-011215791010.3390/app12157910Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A ReviewZiming Xin0Qianqian He1Shuangao Wang2Xiaoyu Han3Zhongtian Fu4Xinxin Xu5Xin Zhao6Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaDepartment of Chemistry, School of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaDepartment of Environmental Engineering, School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, ChinaAdvances in nanotechnology have led to the development of antimicrobial technology of nanomaterials. In recent years, photocatalytic antibacterial disinfection methods with ZnO-based nanomaterials have attracted extensive attention in the scientific community. In addition, recently widely and speedily spread viral microorganisms, such as COVID-19 and monkeypox virus, have aroused global concerns. Traditional methods of water purification and disinfection are inhibited due to the increased resistance of bacteria and viruses. Exploring new and effective antimicrobial materials and methods has important practical application value. This review is a comprehensive overview of recent progress in the following: (i) preparation methods of ZnO-based nanomaterials and comparison between methods; (ii) types of nanomaterials for photocatalytic antibacterials in water treatment; (iii) methods for studying the antimicrobial activities and (iv) mechanisms of ZnO-based antibacterials. Subsequently, the use of different doping strategies to enhance the photocatalytic antibacterial properties of ZnO-based nanomaterials is also emphatically discussed. Finally, future research and practical applications of ZnO-based nanomaterials for antibacterial activity are proposed.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/15/7910nanomaterialphotocatalystantibacterialzinc oxidewater treatmentantimicrobial |
| spellingShingle | Ziming Xin Qianqian He Shuangao Wang Xiaoyu Han Zhongtian Fu Xinxin Xu Xin Zhao Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review Applied Sciences nanomaterial photocatalyst antibacterial zinc oxide water treatment antimicrobial |
| title | Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review |
| title_full | Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review |
| title_short | Recent Progress in ZnO-Based Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Antimicrobial in Water Treatment: A Review |
| title_sort | recent progress in zno based nanostructures for photocatalytic antimicrobial in water treatment a review |
| topic | nanomaterial photocatalyst antibacterial zinc oxide water treatment antimicrobial |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/15/7910 |
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