Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Hybrid TiO₂-pNIPAm Composites for the Photocatalytic Degradation of 4-Propylbenzoic Acid.

ABSTRACT: Pickering emulsions (PEs) have demonstrated significant potential in various fields, including catalysis, biomedical applications, and food science, with notable advancements in wastewater treatment through photocatalysis. This study explores the development and application of TiO₂-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (pNIPAm) composite gels as a novel framework for photocatalytic wastewater remediation. The research focuses on overcoming challenges associated with conventional nanoparticle-based photocatalytic systems, such as agglomeration and inefficient recovery of particles. By integrating TiO₂ nanoparticles into pNIPAm gels, we aimed to achieve high emulsion stability and photocatalytic efficiency while suppressing the effects of pNIPAm's volume phase transition t

SUBMITTER: Gricius Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755169 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature