Photocatalytic and bactericidal properties and molecular docking analysis of TiO₂ nanoparticles conjugated with Zr for environmental remediation.

ABSTRACT: Despite implementing several methodologies including a combination of physical, chemical and biological techniques, aquatic and microbial pollution remains a challenge to this day. Recently, nanomaterials have attracted considerable attention due to their extraordinary prospective for utilization toward environmental remediation. Among several probable candidates, TiO₂ stands out due to its potential for use in multifaceted applications. One way to improve the catalytic and antimicrobial potential of TiO₂ is to dope it with certain elements. In this study, Zr-doped TiO₂ was synthesized through a sol-gel chemical method using various dopant concentrations (2, 4, 6, and 8 wt%). Surface morphological, microstructural and elemental analysis was carried out usin

SUBMITTER: Ikram M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9056309 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature