Enhanced photocatalytic disinfection of Escherichia coli K-12 by porous g-C3N4 nanosheets: Combined effect of photo-generated and intracellular ROSs.
Chemosphere
; 235: 1116-1124, 2019 Nov.
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The porous graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (PCNSs) with high yields were synthesized by using one-step chemical exfoliation method. PCNSs accelerated separation efficiency of photo-generated electron-hole pairs in comparison to bulk graphitic carbon nitride. The PCNS5 (exfoliation for 5â¯h) exhibited optimal photocatalytic disinfection capability towards Escherichia coli K-12 under simulated solar light irradiation with complete disinfection of 6.5 log10â¯cfu/mL of E. coil K-12 within 2â¯h. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of PCNS5 originated from mesoporous nanosheet structure. The possible mechanism of photocatalytic disinfection has proposed that intracellular reactive oxygen species levels and the activities of antioxidant enzymes (e.g., catalase and superoxide dismutase) were enhanced. Transmission electron microscope images observed during photocatalytic disinfection process suggested that the cell membrane was regarded as the first target for oxidation, resulting in a faster leakage of cytoplasmic content and finally degradation of DNA leading to bacterial death. Furthermore, the trapping experiment showed that superoxide radical (â¢O2-) and holes (h+) were responsible for E. coli K-12 disinfection by PCNS5.
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Fotólisis
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Desinfección
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Escherichia coli K12
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Nanoestructuras
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Nitrilos
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2019
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