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Researchers at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, have developed a TiO2-C nanocomposite film that demonstrates enhanced photocatalytic activity against Culex pipiens mosquito larvae under sunlight. The addition of carbon nanoparticles to titanium dioxide nanoparticles improved sunlight absorption and reduced electron-hole recombination rates, making it more effective for mosquito control. The nanocomposite was found to significantly reduce the mosquito population and cause physiological damage and abnormalities in larval structures and midgut cells, offering a novel and effective solution for mosquito control with public health and environmental benefits. [Extracted from the article] |
