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In this study, horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was encapsulated in phospholipid-templated titania particles through the biomimetic titanification process and used for the treatment of wastewater polluted with phenolic compounds and dye. The encapsulated HRP exhibited improved thermal stability, a wide range of pH stability and high tolerance against inactivating agents. It was observed an increase in Km value for the encapsulated HRP (8.21 mM) when compared with its free counterpart. For practical applications in the removal of phenolic compounds and dye by the encapsulated HRP, the removal efficiency for phenol, 2-chlorophenol, Direct Black-38 were 92.99%, 87.97%, and 79.72%, respectively, in the first treatment cycle. Additionally, the encapsulated HRP showed better removal efficiency than free HRP and a moderately good capability of reutilization.

Topics: Azo Compounds; Catalysis; Chlorophenols; Coloring Agents; Drug Compounding; Environmental Restoration and Remediation; Enzymes, Immobilized; Horseradish Peroxidase; Hot Temperature; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Phenol; Phospholipids; Titanium

The N-doped TiO(2) photocatalyst was prepared by calcination of a hydrolysis product composed of titanium (IV) isopropoxide with ammonia as the precipitator. X-ray diffraction, surface area, XPS and UV-vis spectra analyses showed a nanosized anatase structure and the appearance of a new absorption band in the visible region caused by nitrogen doping. The degradation of Direct Black 38 dye on the nitrogen-doped TiO(2) photocatalyst was investigated under visible light and sunlight irradiation. The N-doped anatase TiO(2) demonstrated excellent photocatalytic activity under visible light. Under sunlight irradiation, the N-doped sample showed slightly higher activity than that of the non-doped sample.

Topics: Azo Compounds; Catalysis; Photolysis; Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet; Sunlight; Titanium; X-Ray Diffraction