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Niculescu AG, Mihaiescu B, Mihaiescu DE, Hadibarata T, Grumezescu AM. An Updated Overview of Magnetic Composites for Water Decontamination. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:709. [PMID: 38475395 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Water contamination by harmful organic and inorganic compounds seriously burdens human health and aquatic life. A series of conventional water purification methods can be employed, yet they come with certain disadvantages, including resulting sludge or solid waste, incomplete treatment process, and high costs. To overcome these limitations, attention has been drawn to nanotechnology for fabricating better-performing adsorbents for contaminant removal. In particular, magnetic nanostructures hold promise for water decontamination applications, benefiting from easy removal from aqueous solutions. In this respect, numerous researchers worldwide have reported incorporating magnetic particles into many composite materials. Therefore, this review aims to present the newest advancements in the field of magnetic composites for water decontamination, describing the appealing properties of a series of base materials and including the results of the most recent studies. In more detail, carbon-, polymer-, hydrogel-, aerogel-, silica-, clay-, biochar-, metal-organic framework-, and covalent organic framework-based magnetic composites are overviewed, which have displayed promising adsorption capacity for industrial pollutants.
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- Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Environmental Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Miri 98009, Malaysia
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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Application of Biobased Substances in the Synthesis of Nanostructured Magnetic Core-Shell Materials. INORGANICS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics11010046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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We propose here a novel green synthesis route of core-shell magnetic nanomaterials based on the polyol method, which uses bio-based substances (BBS) derived from biowaste, as stabilizer and directing agent. First, we studied the effect of BBS concentration on the size, morphology, and composition of magnetic iron oxides nanoparticles obtained in the presence of BBS via the polyol synthesis method (MBBS). Then, as a proof of concept, we further coated MBBS with mesoporous silica (MBBS@mSiO2) or titanium dioxide (MBBS@TiO2) to obtain magnetic nanostructured core-shell materials. All the materials were deeply characterized with diverse physicochemical techniques. Results showed that both the size of the nanocrystals and their aggregation strongly depend on the BBS concentration used in the synthesis: the higher the concentration of BBS, the smaller the sizes of the iron oxide nanoparticles. On the other hand, the as-prepared magnetic core-shell nanomaterials were applied with good performance in different systems. In particular, MBBS@SiO2 showed to be an excellent nanocarrier of ibuprofen and successful adsorbent of methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution. MBBS@TiO2 was capable of degrading MB with the same efficiency of pristine TiO2. These excellent results encourage the use of bio-based substances in different types of synthesis methods since they could reduce the fabrication costs and the environmental impact.
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The Role of Inorganic Fillers in Electrostatic Discharge Composites. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10120222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The occurrence of uncontrolled electrostatic discharge (ESD) is among the major causes of damage in unprotected electronic components during industrial processes. To counteract this undesired phenomenon, ESD composites showing static-dissipative and antistatic responses are developed. In particular, static-dissipative materials are able to slow down the flow of electric charges, whereas antistatic materials directly suppress the initial charges induced by undesired charging by properly dispersing conductive fillers within an insulant matrix and thus forming a conductive filler network. In this context, the purpose of this review is to provide a useful resume of the main fundamentals of the technology necessary for facing electrostatic charging. The formation mechanisms of electrostatic charges at the material surface were described, providing a classification of ESD composites and useful characterization methods. Furthermore, we reported a deep analysis of the role of conductive fillers in the formation of filler networks to allow electric charge movements, along with an overview of the different classes of inorganic conductive fillers exploitable in ESD composites, evidencing pros/cons and criticalities of each category of inorganic fillers.
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Akbar MU, Ikram M, Imran M, Haider A, Ul-Hamid A, Dilpazir S, Shahzadi I, Nazir G, Shahzadi A, Nabgan W, Haider J. Cu-loaded C3N4-MgO nanorods for promising antibacterial and dye degradation. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-022-02494-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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A Comprehensive Study on the Applications of Clays into Advanced Technologies, with a Particular Attention on Biomedicine and Environmental Remediation. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10030040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In recent years, a great interest has arisen around the integration of naturally occurring clays into a plethora of advanced technological applications, quite far from the typical fabrication of traditional ceramics. This “second (technological) life” of clays into fields of emerging interest is mainly due to clays’ peculiar properties, in particular their ability to exchange (capture) ions, their layered structure, surface area and reactivity, and their biocompatibility. Since the maximization of clay performances/exploitations passes through the comprehension of the mechanisms involved, this review aims at providing a useful text that analyzes the main goals reached by clays in different fields coupled with the analysis of the structure-property correlations. After providing an introduction mainly focused on the economic analysis of clays global trading, clays are classified basing on their structural/chemical composition. The main relevant physicochemical properties are discussed (particular attention has been dedicated to the influence of interlayer composition on clay properties). Lastly, a deep analysis of the main relevant nonconventional applications of clays is presented. Several case studies describing the use of clays in biomedicine, environmental remediation, membrane technology, additive manufacturing, and sol-gel processes are presented, and results critically discussed.
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Sharma A, Mangla D, Chaudhry SA. Recent advances in magnetic composites as adsorbents for wastewater remediation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 306:114483. [PMID: 35066323 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The scarcity of clean drinking water combined with other environmental and anthropogenic effects necessitates the demand for development of advanced technology for cleaning polluted water. Adsorption is one such technique that does not produce toxic byproducts and solves the problem of cleaning contaminated water at a lower cost. In recent years, magnetic composites, as adsorbent, have gained lot of attention due to their reusability which makes them sustainable and economical. This review article describes the challenges related to water quality, scarcity and then summarizes the current treatment technologies and advancement in the field of adsorption to resolve the prevailing concerns. The review includes an insight into the recent research being carried out in the field of magnetic composites and nanocomposites, as adsorbent, covering, probably, all aspects of what is going around the globe. Different materials, like polymers, biomaterials, clays and metal organic framework (MOF)-based magnetic composites and their applications in wastewater treatment processes have been included. The article is a comprehensive review on the application of different materials to detoxify various diverse pollutants with prime focus on magnetic composites. The thorough study of this review will surely bring upcoming researchers closer to the future possibilities of research in wastewater treatment.
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- Atul Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Magnetic Composites of Dextrin-Based Carbonate Nanosponges and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles with Potential Application in Targeted Drug Delivery. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12050754. [PMID: 35269242 PMCID: PMC8911700 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Magnetically driven nanosponges with potential application as targeted drug delivery systems were prepared via the addition of magnetite nanoparticles to the synthesis of cyclodextrin and maltodextrin polymers crosslinked with 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole. The magnetic nanoparticles were obtained separately via a coprecipitation mechanism involving inorganic iron salts in an alkaline environment. Four composite nanosponges were prepared by varying the content of magnetic nanoparticles (5 wt% and 10 wt%) in the cyclodextrin- and maltodextrin-based polymer matrix. The magnetic nanosponges were then characterised by FTIR, TGA, XRD, FESEM, and HRTEM analysis. The magnetic properties of the nanosponges were investigated via magnetisation curves collected at RT. Finally, the magnetic nanosponges were loaded with doxorubicin and tested as a drug delivery system. The nanosponges exhibited a loading capacity of approximately 3 wt%. Doxorubicin was released by the loaded nanosponges with sustained kinetics over a prolonged period of time.
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García-Ballesteros S, García-Negueroles P, Amat AM, Arques A. Humic-Like Substances as Auxiliaries to Enhance Advanced Oxidation Processes. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:3151-3157. [PMID: 35128227 PMCID: PMC8811936 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The application of humic-like substances (HLSs) in advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment is summarized in this work. HLSs share important characteristics with humic substances, and they can be isolated from different wastes using procedures that are related with their pH-dependent solubility. They are able to generate, upon irradiation, reactive species such as hydroxyl radicals and singlet oxygen or triplet excited states. Although photochemical removal of pollutants can be reached by HLSs, in general, irradiation times are very long. HLSs are good metal-complexing agents, and the Fe-HLS complex is able to participate in (photo)-Fenton-like processes at mild pH, preventing iron deactivation. Finally, novel hybrid materials with environmental applications have been synthesized using HLSs; in some cases, they also contain iron oxides, which allow a better separation but also the ability to drive heterogeneous (photo)-Fenton processes.
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Cao Y, Khan A, Kurniawan TA, Soltani R, Albadarin AB. Synthesis of hierarchical micro-mesoporous LDH/MOF nanocomposite with in situ growth of UiO-66-(NH2)2 MOF on the functionalized NiCo-LDH ultrathin sheets and its application for thallium (I) removal. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tummino ML, Nisticò R, Franzoso F, Bianco Prevot A, Calza P, Laurenti E, Paganini MC, Scalarone D, Magnacca G. The "Lab4treat" Outreach Experience: Preparation of Sustainable Magnetic Nanomaterials for Remediation of Model Wastewater. Molecules 2021; 26:3361. [PMID: 34199539 PMCID: PMC8199662 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The Lab4treat experience has been developed to demonstrate the use of magnetic materials in environmental applications. It was projected in the frame of the European project Mat4Treat, and it was tested several times in front of different audiences ranging from school students to the general public in training and/or divulgation events. The experience lends itself to discuss several aspects of actuality, physics and chemistry, which can be explained by modulating the discussion depth level, in order to meet the interests of younger or more experienced people and expand their knowledge. The topic is relevant, dealing with the recycling of urban waste and water depollution. The paper is placed within the field of water treatment for contaminant removal; therefore, a rich collection of recent (and less recent) papers dealing with magnetic materials and environmental issues is described in the Introduction section. In addition, the paper contains a detailed description of the experiment and a list of the possible topics which can be developed during the activity. The experimental approach makes the comprehension of scientific phenomena effective, and, from this perspective, the paper can be considered to be an example of interactive teaching.
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- Maria Laura Tummino
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology DISAT, Polytechnic of Torino, C.so Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.L.T.); (F.F.); (A.B.P.); (P.C.); (E.L.); (M.C.P.); (D.S.)
- NIS Interdepartmental Centre, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Christopher Igwe Idumah
- Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
- Enhanced Polymer Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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Chitin-based magnetic composite for the removal of contaminating substances from aqueous media. Russ Chem Bull 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11172-020-2883-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nanomaterials with Tailored Magnetic Properties as Adsorbents of Organic Pollutants from Wastewaters. INORGANICS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics8040024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Water quality has become one of the most critical issue of concern worldwide. The main challenge of the scientific community is to develop innovative and sustainable water treatment technologies with high efficiencies and low production costs. In recent years, the use of nanomaterials with magnetic properties used as adsorbents in the water decontamination process has received considerable attention since they can be easily separated and reused. This review focuses on the state-of-art of magnetic core–shell nanoparticles and nanocomposites developed for the adsorption of organic pollutants from water. Special attention is paid to magnetic nanoadsorbents based on silica, clay composites, carbonaceous materials, polymers and wastes. Furthermore, we compare different synthesis approaches and adsorption performance of every nanomaterials. The data gathered in this review will provide information for the further development of new efficient water treatment technologies.
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Venkateshaiah A, Padil VV, Nagalakshmaiah M, Waclawek S, Černík M, Varma RS. Microscopic Techniques for the Analysis of Micro and Nanostructures of Biopolymers and Their Derivatives. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E512. [PMID: 32120773 PMCID: PMC7182842 DOI: 10.3390/polym12030512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Natural biopolymers, a class of materials extracted from renewable sources, is garnering interest due to growing concerns over environmental safety; biopolymers have the advantage of biocompatibility and biodegradability, an imperative requirement. The synthesis of nanoparticles and nanofibers from biopolymers provides a green platform relative to the conventional methods that use hazardous chemicals. However, it is challenging to characterize these nanoparticles and fibers due to the variation in size, shape, and morphology. In order to evaluate these properties, microscopic techniques such as optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) are essential. With the advent of new biopolymer systems, it is necessary to obtain insights into the fundamental structures of these systems to determine their structural, physical, and morphological properties, which play a vital role in defining their performance and applications. Microscopic techniques perform a decisive role in revealing intricate details, which assists in the appraisal of microstructure, surface morphology, chemical composition, and interfacial properties. This review highlights the significance of various microscopic techniques incorporating the literature details that help characterize biopolymers and their derivatives.
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- Abhilash Venkateshaiah
- Department of Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic; (A.V.); (S.W.)
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- Department of Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic; (A.V.); (S.W.)
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- IMT Lille Douai, Department of Polymers and Composites Technology and Mechanical Engineering (TPCIM), 941 rue Charles Bourseul, CS10838, F-59508 Douai, France
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- Department of Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic; (A.V.); (S.W.)
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- Department of Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic; (A.V.); (S.W.)
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Magnetic Materials and Systems: Domain Structure Visualization and Other Characterization Techniques for the Application in the Materials Science and Biomedicine. INORGANICS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics8010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Magnetic structures have attracted a great interest due to their multiple applications, from physics to biomedicine. Several techniques are currently employed to investigate magnetic characteristics and other physicochemical properties of magnetic structures. The major objective of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on the usage, advances, advantages, and disadvantages of a large number of techniques that are currently available to characterize magnetic systems. The present review, aiming at helping in the choice of the most suitable method as appropriate, is divided into three sections dedicated to characterization techniques. Firstly, the magnetism and magnetization (hysteresis) techniques are introduced. Secondly, the visualization methods of the domain structures by means of different probes are illustrated. Lastly, the characterization of magnetic nanosystems in view of possible biomedical applications is discussed, including the exploitation of magnetism in imaging for cell tracking/visualization of pathological alterations in living systems (mainly by magnetic resonance imaging, MRI).
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Nguyen DDD, Nguyen CNT, Huynh KA, Nguyen TP. Optimization of electro-Fenton process for the removal of non-biodegradable organic compounds in instant coffee production wastewater using composite Fe3O4–Mn3O4 nanoparticle catalyst. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-019-03973-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Different approaches for the solar photocatalytic removal of micro-contaminants from aqueous environment: Titania vs. hybrid magnetic iron oxides. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2019.01.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Nisticò R, Rivolo P, Giorgis F. Tips and Tricks for the Surface Engineering of Well-Ordered Morphologically Driven Silver-Based Nanomaterials. ChemistryOpen 2019; 8:508-519. [PMID: 31061776 PMCID: PMC6488201 DOI: 10.1002/open.201900007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Particularly-shaped silver nanostructures are successfully applied in many scientific fields, such as nanotechnology, catalysis, (nano)engineering, optoelectronics, and sensing. In recent years, the production of shape-controlled silver-based nanostructures and the knowledge around this topic has grown significantly. Hence, on the basis of the most recent results reported in the literature, a critical analysis around the driving forces behind the synthesis of such nanostructures are proposed herein, pointing out the important role of surface-regulating agents in driving crystalline growth by favoring (or opposing) development along specific directions. Additionally, growth mechanisms of the different morphologies considered here are discussed in depth, and critical points highlighted.
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- Roberto Nisticò
- Department of Applied Science and Technology DISATPolytechnic of TorinoC.so Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology DISATPolytechnic of TorinoC.so Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology DISATPolytechnic of TorinoC.so Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
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Dieudonné A, Pignol D, Prévéral S. Magnetosomes: biogenic iron nanoparticles produced by environmental bacteria. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 103:3637-3649. [PMID: 30903215 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-09728-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The scientific community's interest in magnetotactic bacteria has increased substantially in recent decades. These prokaryotes have the particularity of synthesizing nanomagnets, called magnetosomes. The majority of research is based on several scientific questions. Where do magnetotactic bacteria live, what are their characteristics, and why are they magnetic? What are the molecular phenomena of magnetosome biomineralization and what are the physical characteristics of magnetosomes? In addition to scientific curiosity to better understand these stunning organisms, there are biotechnological opportunities to consider. Magnetotactic bacteria, as well as magnetosomes, are used in medical applications, for example cancer treatment, or in environmental ones, for example bioremediation. In this mini-review, we investigated all the aspects mentioned above and summarized the currently available knowledge.
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- Anissa Dieudonné
- UMR 7265, Aix Marseille Univ, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, LBC, Saint Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- UMR 7265, Aix Marseille Univ, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, LBC, Saint Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- UMR 7265, Aix Marseille Univ, CEA, CNRS, BIAM, LBC, Saint Paul-Lez-Durance, France.
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In vitro biological evaluations of Fe3O4 compared with core–shell structures of chitosan-coated Fe3O4 and polyacrylic acid-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-019-03804-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nisticò R. Block copolymers for designing nanostructured porous coatings. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 9:2332-2344. [PMID: 30202702 PMCID: PMC6122062 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.9.218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Highly ordered porous coatings find applications in many fields, such as nanotechnology, microfluidics and nanofluidics, membrane separation, and sensing. In recent years, there has been great interest regarding the synthesis of isoporous and well-ordered (in)organic coatings for the production of highly selective functional membranes. Among the different strategies that have been proposed to date for preparing these porous thin coatings, one simple route involves the use of self-assembled amphiphilic block copolymers either as the porogen (acting as sacrificial templating agents for the production of inorganic architectures) or as a source of the porogen (by self-assembly for the production of polymeric substrates). Therefore, an extended discussion around the exploitation of block copolymers is proposed here in this review, using polystyrene-block-polyethylene oxide (PS-b-PEO) as the model substrate, and critical points are highlighted.
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- Roberto Nisticò
- Department of Applied Science and Technology DISAT, Polytechnic of Torino, C.so Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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Nisticò R, Cesano F, Franzoso F, Magnacca G, Scarano D, Funes IG, Carlos L, Parolo ME. From biowaste to magnet-responsive materials for water remediation from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. CHEMOSPHERE 2018; 202:686-693. [PMID: 29602101 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.03.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Composted urban biowaste-derived substances (BBS-GC) are used as carbon sources for the preparation of carbon-coated magnet-sensitive nanoparticles obtained via co-precipitation method and the subsequent thermal treatment at 550 °C under nitrogen atmosphere. A multitechnique approach has been applied to investigate the morphology, magnetic properties, phase composition, thermal stability of the obtained magnet-sensitive materials. In particular, pyrolysis-induced modifications affecting the BBS-GC/carbon shell were highlighted. The adsorption capacity of such bio-derivative magnetic materials for the removal of hydrophobic contaminants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons was evaluated in order to verify their potential application in wastewater remediation process. The promising results suggest their use as a new generation of magnet-responsive easily-recoverable adsorbents for water purification treatments.
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- Roberto Nisticò
- University of Torino, Department of Chemistry, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; Polytechnic of Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology DISAT, C.so Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Chemistry, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; NIS Interdepartment Centre, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Chemistry, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Chemistry, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; NIS Interdepartment Centre, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Chemistry, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; NIS Interdepartment Centre, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Instituto de Investigación en Toxicología Ambiental y Agrobiotecnología, CITAAC (CONICET-UNCo), Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Del Comahue, Buenos Aires 1400, 8300 Neuquén, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos, Biotecnología y Energías Alternativas, PROBIEN (CONICET-UNCo), Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Del Comahue, Buenos Aires 1400, 8300 Neuquén, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación en Toxicología Ambiental y Agrobiotecnología, CITAAC (CONICET-UNCo), Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Del Comahue, Buenos Aires 1400, 8300 Neuquén, Argentina.
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Palma D, Bianco Prevot A, Brigante M, Fabbri D, Magnacca G, Richard C, Mailhot G, Nisticò R. New Insights on the Photodegradation of Caffeine in the Presence of Bio-Based Substances-Magnetic Iron Oxide Hybrid Nanomaterials. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11071084. [PMID: 29949864 PMCID: PMC6073507 DOI: 10.3390/ma11071084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
The exploitation of organic waste as a source of bio-based substances to be used in environmental applications is gaining increasing interest. In the present research, compost-derived bio-based substances (BBS-Cs) were used to prepare hybrid magnetic nanoparticles (HMNPs) to be tested as an auxiliary in advanced oxidation processes. Hybrid magnetic nanoparticles can be indeed recovered at the end of the treatment and re-used in further water purification cycles. The research aimed to give new insights on the photodegradation of caffeine, chosen as marker of anthropogenic pollution in natural waters, and representative of the contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). Hybrid magnetic nanoparticles were synthetized starting from Fe(II) and Fe(III) salts and BBS-C aqueous solution, in alkali medium, via co-precipitation. Hybrid magnetic nanoparticles were characterized via X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The effect of pH, added hydrogen peroxide, and dissolved oxygen on caffeine photodegradation in the presence of HMNPs was assessed. The results allow for the hypothesis that caffeine abatement can be obtained in the presence of HMNPs and hydrogen peroxide through a heterogeneous photo-Fenton mechanism. The role of hydroxyl radicals in the process was assessed examining the effect of a selective hydroxyl radical scavenger on the caffeine degradation kinetic.
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- Davide Palma
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
- CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
- NIS (Nanostructured Interfaces and Surfaces) Centre, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy.
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- CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, Université Clermont Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Polytechnic of Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology DISAT, C.so Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy.
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Pinheiro PC, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Nogueira HIS, Trindade T. Functionalized Inorganic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Separation and SERS Detection of Water Pollutants. Eur J Inorg Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201800132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Paula C. Pinheiro
- Department of Chemistry-CICECO; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry-CICECO; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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Nisticò R, Celi LR, Bianco Prevot A, Carlos L, Magnacca G, Zanzo E, Martin M. Sustainable magnet-responsive nanomaterials for the removal of arsenic from contaminated water. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 342:260-269. [PMID: 28843795 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2017] [Revised: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
In this study, chitosan and bio-based substances (BBS) obtained from composted biowaste were used as stabilizers for the synthesis of magnet-sensitive nanoparticles (NPs) via coprecipitation method. A pyrolysis treatment was carried out on both biopolymers at 550°C, and their consequent conversion into a carbon matrix was followed by means of different physicochemical characterization techniques (mainly FTIR spectroscopy and XRD), whereas magnetic properties were evaluated by magnetization curves. The prepared materials were tested in water remediation processes from arsenic (As) species (both inorganic and organic forms). These tests, explained by means of the most common adsorption models, evidenced that the best performances were reached by both materials obtained after pyrolysis treatments, pointing out the promising application of such magnet-sensitive materials as easy-recoverable tools for water purification treatments.
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- Roberto Nisticò
- University of Torino, Department of Chemistry, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; Polytechnic of Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology DISAT, C.so Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy.
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- University of Torino, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, Soil Biogeochemistry, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy
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- Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos, Biotecnología y Energías Alternativas, PROBIEN (CONICET-UNCo), Buenos Aires 1400, Neuquén, Argentina
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- University of Torino, Department of Chemistry, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; NIS (Nanostructured Interphases and Surfaces) Centre, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, Soil Biogeochemistry, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy
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- University of Torino, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, Soil Biogeochemistry, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy
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