Bangalore University

About: Bangalore University is a education organization based out in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Convection & Catalysis. The organization has 3045 authors who have published 4497 publications receiving 62886 citations. The organization is also known as: BU.

Review on Modified TiO2 Photocatalysis under UV/Visible Light: Selected Results and Related Mechanisms on Interfacial Charge Carrier Transfer Dynamics

Abstract: Titania is one of the most widely used benchmark standard photocatalysts in the field of environmental applications. However, the large band gap of titania and massive recombination of photogenerated charge carriers limit its overall photocatalytic efficiency. The former can be overcome by modifying the electronic band structure of titania including various strategies like coupling with a narrow band gap semiconductor, metal ion/nonmetal ion doping, codoping with two or more foreign ions, surface sensitization by organic dyes or metal complexes, and noble metal deposition. The latter can be corrected by changing the surface properties of titania by fluorination or sulfation or by the addition of suitable electron acceptors besides molecular oxygen in the reaction medium. This review encompasses several advancements made in these aspects, and also some of the new physical insights related to the charge transfer events like charge carrier generation, trapping, detrapping, and their transfer to surface are d...

Hyperbolic Thermoelasticity: A Review of Recent Literature

Abstract: This review article is a continuation of a previous article by the author, Thermoelasticity with second sound: A review, which appeared in this journal in March, 1986 (Appl Mech Rev 39(3) 355-376). Here, attention is focused on papers published during the past 10-12 years. Contributions to the theory of thermoelasticity with thermal relaxation and the temperature-rate dependent thermoelasticity theory are reviewed. The recently developed theory of thermoelasticity without energy dissipation is described, and its characteristic features highlighted. A glance is made at the new thermoelasticity theory which includes the so-called dual-phase-lag effects. There are 338 references.

Emissive ZnO–graphene quantum dots for white-light-emitting diodes

Abstract: Quantum dots with a zinc oxide core and a strained graphene shell are used as an emissive layer in a white-light-emitting diode.

Role of microbial enzymes in the bioremediation of pollutants: a review.

Abstract: A large number of enzymes from bacteria, fungi, and plants have been reported to be involved in the biodegradation of toxic organic pollutants. Bioremediation is a cost effective and nature friendly biotechnology that is powered by microbial enzymes. The research activity in this area would contribute towards developing advanced bioprocess technology to reduce the toxicity of the pollutants and also to obtain novel useful substances. The information on the mechanisms of bioremediation-related enzymes such as oxido-reductases and hydrolases have been extensively studied. This review attempts to provide descriptive information on the enzymes from various microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of wide range of pollutants, applications, and suggestions required to overcome the limitations of their efficient use.