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Taglieri G, Daniele V, Maurizio V, Merlin G, Siligardi C, Capron M, Mondelli C. New Eco-Friendly and Low-Energy Synthesis to Produce ZnO Nanoparticles for Real-World Scale Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2458. [PMID: 37686967 PMCID: PMC10490244 DOI: 10.3390/nano13172458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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This paper presents an original and sustainable method for producing ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) in response to global challenges (low energy requirements, low environmental impact, short production times, and high production yield). The method is based on an ion exchange process between an anionic resin and an aqueous ZnCl2 solution; it operates in one step at room temperature/ambient pressure without the need for complex apparatus or purification steps. From the kinetics, we observed the formation of pure simonkolleite, a zinc-layered hydroxide salt (Zn5(OH)8Cl2·H2O), after only 5 min of reaction. This compound, used elsewhere as a ZnO precursor after calcination at high temperatures, here decomposes at room temperature into ZnO, allowing extraordinary savings of time and energy. Finally, in only 90 min, pure and crystalline ZnO NPs are obtained, with a production yield > 99%. Several types of aggregates resulting from the self-assembly of small hexagonal platelets (solid or hollow in shape) were observed. Using our revolutionary method, we produced almost 10 kg of ZnO NPs per week without any toxic waste, significantly reducing energy consumption; this method allows transferring the use of these unique NPs from the laboratory environment to the real world.
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- Giuliana Taglieri
- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila, Piazzale E. Pontieri 1, Monteluco di Roio, Roio Poggio, 67100 L’Aquila, AQ, Italy;
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila, Piazzale E. Pontieri 1, Monteluco di Roio, Roio Poggio, 67100 L’Aquila, AQ, Italy;
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila, Piazzale E. Pontieri 1, Monteluco di Roio, Roio Poggio, 67100 L’Aquila, AQ, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, PD, Italy;
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- Department of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari”, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, MO, Italy;
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- ESRF, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38042 Grenoble, CEDEX 9, France;
- Paternship for Soft Condensed Matter PSCM, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38042 Grenoble, CEDEX 9, France
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- CNR-IOM-OGG, Institut Laue Langevin, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38042 Grenoble, CEDEX 9, France;
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Qu S, Hadjittofis E, Malaret F, Hallett J, Smith R, Campbell KS. Controlling simonkolleite crystallisation via metallic Zn oxidation in a betaine hydrochloride solution. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:2437-2452. [PMID: 37143811 PMCID: PMC10153477 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00108c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Zinc oxide nanoparticles, with a hexagonal flake structure, are of significant interest across a range of applications including photocatalysis and biomedicine. Simonkolleite (Zn5(OH)8Cl2·H2O), a layered double hydroxide, is a precursor for ZnO. Most simonkolleite synthesis routes require precise pH adjustment of Zn-containing salts in alkaline solution, and still produce some undesired morphologies along with the hexagonal one. Additionally, liquid-phase synthesis routes, based on conventional solvents, are environmentally burdensome. Herein aqueous ionic liquid, betaine hydrochloride (betaine·HCl), solutions are used to directly oxidise metallic Zn, producing pure simonkolleite nano/microcrystals (X-ray diffraction analysis, thermogravimetric analysis). Imaging (scanning electron microscopy) showed regular and uniform hexagonal simonkolleite flakes. Morphological control, as a function of reaction conditions (betaine·HCl concentration, reaction time, and reaction temperature), was achieved. Different growth mechanisms were observed as a function of the concentration of betaine·HCl solution, both traditional classical growth of individual crystals and non-traditional growth patterns; the latter included examples of Ostwald ripening and oriented attachment. After calcination, simonkolleite's transformation into ZnO retains its hexagonal skeleton; this produces a nano/micro-ZnO with a relatively uniform shape and size through a convenient reaction route.
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- Shaoqing Qu
- The University of Sheffield, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Sheffield UK
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- The University of Sheffield, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Sheffield UK
- UCB Pharma SA Belgium Brussels Belgium
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- Imperial College London, Department of Chemical Engineering London UK
- Nanomox Ltd. London UK
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- Imperial College London, Department of Chemical Engineering London UK
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- The University of Sheffield, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Sheffield UK
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- The University of Sheffield, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Sheffield UK
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Duarte FDS, Melo ALMDS, Ferro ADB, Zanta CLDPES, Duarte JLDS, Oliveira RMPB. Magnetic Zinc Oxide/Manganese Ferrite Composite for Photodegradation of the Antibiotic Rifampicin. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8185. [PMID: 36431672 PMCID: PMC9696002 DOI: 10.3390/ma15228185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, a composite of zinc oxide and manganese ferrite was synthesized using co-precipitation and hydrothermal routes, to be used as photocatalysts in reactions with UV/Vis light source. The synthesized materials were characterized by FTIR, XRD, and SEM, where it was possible to verify the efficiency of the syntheses performed, through the identification of the resulting phases, the evaluation of the structural morphology of the particles, and the analysis of the detachments of the main vibration bonds present in these materials. The composite ZnO/MnFe2O4 was used in photodegradation reactions of the antibiotic rifampicin, with catalyst dosage of 0.20; 0.40, and 0.60 g and 10 ppm of rifampicin, reactions using pure ZnO as a catalyst were also performed as a comparative parameter of the influence of MnFe2O4 in this system. The composite ZnO/MnFe2O4 showed a maximum percentage of rifampicin decontamination of 94.72% and ZnO, 74.20%using 0.20 g of photocatalyst after 90 min, which indicates a positive influence on this process. The solution treated with ZnO/MnFe2O4 was subjected to magnetic field induction for attraction and consequently accelerated removal of the solids present, successfully, compacting for the application of ZnO/MnFe2O4 to be presented as a promising material for decontamination of emerging pollutants through photocatalytic reactions.
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- Filipe da Silva Duarte
- Postgraduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Sergipe, Sergipe 49100-000, Brazil
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- Chemistry and Biotechnology Institute, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió 57072-970, Brazil
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Benidir S, Madani A, Baka O, Kherfi A, Delhalle J, Mekhalif Z. Influence of applied potential on tin content in electrodeposition of Zn–Sn alloy coatings and its effect on corrosion protection. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.2025105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Sofiane Benidir
- Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Materials (LEM), Processes Engineering Dept., Faculty of Technology, Ferhat Abbas-Setif 1 University, Setif, Algeria
- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES), Namur Institute of Structured Matter (NISM), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Materials (LEM), Processes Engineering Dept., Faculty of Technology, Ferhat Abbas-Setif 1 University, Setif, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Chemistry, Molecular Engineering and Nanostructures (LCIMN), Processes Engineering Dept., Faculty of Technology, Ferhat Abbas-Setif 1 University, Setif, Algeria
- Department of Processes Engineering, Kasdi Merbah Ouargla University, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Materials (LEM), Processes Engineering Dept., Faculty of Technology, Ferhat Abbas-Setif 1 University, Setif, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES), Namur Institute of Structured Matter (NISM), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Electrochemistry of Surfaces (CES), Namur Institute of Structured Matter (NISM), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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Radhakrishnan S, Lauwers K, Chandran CV, Trébosc J, Pulinthanathu Sree S, Martens JA, Taulelle F, Kirschhock CEA, Breynaert E. NMR Crystallography Reveals Carbonate Induced Al-Ordering in ZnAl Layered Double Hydroxide. Chemistry 2021; 27:15944-15953. [PMID: 34624150 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) serve a score of applications in catalysis, drug delivery, and environmental remediation. Smarter crystallography, combining X-ray diffraction and NMR spectroscopy revealed how interplay between carbonate and pH determines the LDH structure and Al ordering in ZnAl LDH. Carbonate intercalated ZnAl LDHs were synthesized at different pH (pH 8.5, pH 10.0, pH 12.5) with a Zn/Al ratio of 2, without subsequent hydrothermal treatment to avoid extensive recrystallisation. In ideal configuration, all Al cations should be part of the LDH and be coordinated with 6 Zn atoms, but NMR revealed two different Al local environments were present in all samples in a ratio dependent on synthesis pH. NMR-crystallography, integrating NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction, succeeded to identify them as Al residing in the highly ordered crystalline phase, next to Al in disordered material. With increasing synthesis pH, crystallinity increased, and the side phase fraction decreased. Using 1 H-13 C, 13 C-27 Al HETCOR NMR in combination with 27 Al MQMAS, 27 Al-DQ-SQ measurements and Rietveld refinement on high-resolution PXRD data, the extreme anion exchange selectivity of these LDHs for CO3 2- over HCO3 - was linked to strict Al and CO3 2- ordering in the crystalline LDH. Even upon equilibration of the LDH in pure NaHCO3 solutions, only CO3 2- was adsorbed by the LDH. This reveals the structure directing role of bivalent cations such as CO3 2- during crystallization of [M2+ 4 M3+ 2 (OH)2 ]2+ [A2- ]1 ⋅yH2 O LDH phases.
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- Sambhu Radhakrishnan
- NMRCoRe, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium.,Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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- NMRCoRe, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium.,Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, INRAE, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, FR 2638 - IMEC - Institut Michel-Eugène Chevreul, 59000, Lille, France
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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- Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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- NMRCoRe, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium.,Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Characterization and Application Team (COK-KAT), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F Box, 2461, 3001, Belgium
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Keleş Güner E, Akkaş R, Özer A. Synthesis of zinc sulfate hydroxide trihydrate by chemical precipitation and its transformation to zinc oxide. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2021.1953486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Eda Keleş Güner
- Department of Property Protection and Security, Üzümlü Vocational School, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Synthesis and characterization of gordaite, osakaite and simonkolleite by different methods: Comparison, phase interconversion, and potential corrosion protection applications. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2020.121595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Velázquez-Carriles CA, Carbajal-Arizaga GG, Silva-Jara JM, Reyes-Becerril MC, Aguilar-Uscanga BR, Macías-Rodríguez ME. Chemical and biological protection of food grade nisin through their partial intercalation in laminar hydroxide salts. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2020; 57:3252-3258. [PMID: 32728273 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04356-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The use of antimicrobial agents within a matrix, specifically layered compounds, is of growing interest for reducing contamination due to food borne pathogens and deteriorative microorganisms, one of the main health problems worldwide. In this study, zinc layered hydroxide nanoparticles were synthesized as a matrix for nisin immobilization. Layered materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-Transform Infrared and Ultra Violet-Visible spectra, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and by Thermogravimetric Analysis. Thermal, chemical, enzymatic, and biological stabilities were assessed against Lactobacillus brevis as control strain. Free and immobilized nisin in solution were previously subjected to 25 and 121 °C, pH (7, 9) and inactivation with protease before antimicrobial tests that lasted 21 days. Immobilized nisin was found to maintain the activity levels after the protease action while the pure nisin solution lost its activity gradually. Furthermore, immobilized nisin treated at 121 °C and pH 7 showed higher activity than pure nisin after 21 days. These results may support that immobilizing nisin in zinc layered hydroxide salts promoted extended nisin inhibitory activity in solution after thermal, chemical or enzymatic treatments. This research provides an alternative to nisin application that could be used in processes where such operating conditions take place, as in dairy products.
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- Carlos Arnulfo Velázquez-Carriles
- Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Blvd. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, CP 44430 Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico.,Universidad Tecnológica de Jalisco (UTJ), Luis J. Jiménez 577, CP 44979 Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
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- Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Blvd. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, CP 44430 Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
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- Universidad Tecnológica de Jalisco (UTJ), Luis J. Jiménez 577, CP 44979 Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste (CIBNOR), Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, 23090 La Paz, B.C.S. Mexico
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- Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Blvd. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, CP 44430 Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
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- Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI), Universidad de Guadalajara, Blvd. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, CP 44430 Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
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Rostas AM, Kuncser AC, Ghica D, Palici A, Maraloiu VA, Vlaicu ID. Electron paramagnetic resonance and microstructural insights into the thermal behavior of simonkolleite nanoplatelets. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:9503-9512. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cp00641f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The thermal decomposition process of simonkolleite, at 500 °C was monitored by EPR and electron microscopy. The experimental data indicate that after an 1 h at 500 °C, three morphologies can be observed from the thermal decomposition of ZHC.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics
- Bucharest
- Romania
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Filho FM, Morillas H, Derluyn H, Maguregui M, Grégoire D. In-situ versus laboratory characterization of historical site in marine environment using X-ray fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. Microchem J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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