Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India.
Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India.
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2024 Apr 15;275:116221. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116221. Epub 2024 Mar 28.
Photocatalysis is gaining prominence as a viable alternative to conventional biohazard treatment technologies. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have become crucial for fabricating novel photocatalysts due to their nanosheet architectures, large surface areas, and remarkable physicochemical properties. Furthermore, a variety of applications are possible with 2D nanomaterials, either in combination with other functional nanoparticles or by utilizing their inherent properties. Henceforth, the review commences its exploration into the synthesis of these materials, delving into their inherent properties and assessing their biocompatibility. Subsequently, an overview of mechanisms involved in the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and the processes related to antimicrobial action is presented. As an integral part of our review, we conduct a systematic analysis of existing challenges and various types of 2D nanohybrid materials tailored for applications in the photocatalytic degradation of contaminants and the inactivation of pathogens through photocatalysis. This investigation will aid to contribute to the formulation of decision-making criteria and design principles for the next generation of 2D nanohybrid materials. Additionally, it is crucial to emphasize that further research is imperative for advancing our understanding of 2D nanohybrid materials.
光催化作为传统生物危害处理技术的可行替代方法正受到关注。二维（2D）纳米材料因其纳米片结构、大表面积和显著的物理化学性质，成为制造新型光催化剂的关键。此外，通过与其他功能纳米粒子结合或利用其固有特性，二维纳米材料具有多种应用可能性。因此，本综述首先探讨了这些材料的合成，深入研究了它们的固有性质和生物相容性评估。随后，概述了污染物光催化降解涉及的机制以及与抗菌作用相关的过程。作为我们综述的一个组成部分，我们对现有的挑战进行了系统分析，并对各种类型的 2D 纳米杂化材料进行了研究，这些材料可应用于光催化降解污染物和通过光催化使病原体失活。这项研究将有助于制定下一代 2D 纳米杂化材料的决策制定标准和设计原则。此外，必须强调的是，进一步的研究对于加深我们对 2D 纳米杂化材料的理解至关重要。
