1
|
Nguyen NTT, Nguyen LM, Nguyen TTT, Nguyen DTC, Tran TV. Synthesis strategies, regeneration, cost analysis, challenges and future prospects of bacterial cellulose-based aerogels for water treatment: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142654. [PMID: 38901705 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
Abstract
Clean water is an integral part of industries, agricultural activities and human life, but water contamination by toxic dyes, heavy metals, and oil spills is increasingly serious in the world. Aerogels with unique properties such as highly porous and extremely low density, tunable surface modification, excellent reusability, and thermal stability can contribute to addressing these issues. Thanks to high purity, biocompatibility and biodegradability, bacterial cellulose can be an ideal precursor source to produce aerogels. Here, we review the modification, regeneration, and applications of bacterial cellulose-based aerogels for water treatment. The modification of bacterial cellulose-based aerogels undergoes coating of hydrophobic agents, carbonization, and incorporation with other materials, e.g., ZIF-67, graphene oxide, nanoparticles, polyaniline. We emphasized features of modified aerogels on porosity, hydrophobicity, density, surface chemistry, and regeneration. Although major limits are relevant to the use of toxic coating agents, difficulty in bacterial culture, and production cost, the bacterial cellulose aerogels can obtain high performance for water treatment, particularly, catastrophic oil spills.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ngoan Thi Thao Nguyen
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam
| | - Luan Minh Nguyen
- Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A TL29, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
| | | | - Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam.
| | - Thuan Van Tran
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Croitoru GA, Pîrvulescu DC, Niculescu AG, Rădulescu M, Grumezescu AM, Nicolae CL. Advancements in Aerogel Technology for Antimicrobial Therapy: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1110. [PMID: 38998715 PMCID: PMC11243751 DOI: 10.3390/nano14131110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
Abstract
This paper explores the latest advancements in aerogel technology for antimicrobial therapy, revealing their interesting capacity that could improve the current medical approaches for antimicrobial treatments. Aerogels are attractive matrices because they can have an antimicrobial effect on their own, but they can also provide efficient delivery of antimicrobial compounds. Their interesting properties, such as high porosity, ultra-lightweight, and large surface area, make them suitable for such applications. The fundamentals of aerogels and mechanisms of action are discussed. The paper also highlights aerogels' importance in addressing current pressing challenges related to infection management, like the limited drug delivery alternatives and growing resistance to antimicrobial agents. It also covers the potential applications of aerogels in antimicrobial therapy and their possible limitations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- George-Alexandru Croitoru
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (G.-A.C.); (C.-L.N.)
| | - Diana-Cristina Pîrvulescu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
| | - Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Marius Rădulescu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
| | - Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-C.P.); (A.-G.N.); (A.M.G.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
| | - Carmen-Larisa Nicolae
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (G.-A.C.); (C.-L.N.)
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Davidraj JM, Sathish CI, Benzigar MR, Li Z, Zhang X, Bahadur R, Ramadass K, Singh G, Yi J, Kumar P, Vinu A. Recent advances in food waste-derived nanoporous carbon for energy storage. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2024; 25:2357062. [PMID: 38835629 PMCID: PMC11149580 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2024.2357062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Affordable and environmentally friendly electrochemically active raw energy storage materials are in high demand to switch to mass-scale renewable energy. One particularly promising avenue is the feasibility of utilizing food waste-derived nanoporous carbon. This material holds significance due to its widespread availability, affordability, ease of processing, and, notably, its cost-free nature. Over the years, various strategies have been developed to convert different food wastes into nanoporous carbon materials with enhanced electrochemical properties. The electrochemical performance of these materials is influenced by both intrinsic factors, such as the composition of elements derived from the original food sources and recipes, and extrinsic factors, including the conditions during pyrolysis and activation. While current efforts are dedicated to optimizing process parameters to achieve superior performance in electrochemical energy storage devices, it is timely to take stock of the current state of research in this emerging field. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the fabrication and surface characterisation of porous carbons from different food wastes. A special focus is given on the applications of these food waste derived porous carbons for energy storage applications including batteries and supercapacitors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jefrin M Davidraj
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Clastinrusselraj Indirathankam Sathish
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Mercy Rose Benzigar
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Zhixuan Li
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Xiangwei Zhang
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Rohan Bahadur
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Kavitha Ramadass
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Gurwinder Singh
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Jiabao Yi
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Prashant Kumar
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| | - Ajayan Vinu
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Science, and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Mudgal D, Yadav N, Mishra V. Nickel-doped magnetic carbon aerogel derived from xanthan gum: a competent catalyst for the degradation of single and binary dye-based water pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:36748-36760. [PMID: 38750276 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33605-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
Abstract
Toxic organic dyes (colorants) are one of the main causes of water pollution that releases destructive effluents in the environment. To overcome this issue, a fundamental need to produce a novel, efficient catalyst for the degradation and mineralization of dye mixtures has arisen. The objective of this research is to develop an eminent Ni-doped magnetic carbon aerogel (Ni-MCA) catalyst using graft co-polymerization method having xanthan gum as backbone doped with Ni-magnetic nanoparticles (Ni-MNPs), that do not show agglomeration and easy to separate. The examination revealed that Ni-MCA provided exceptional magnetic characteristics (Ms = 52.75 emu/g) and potent catalytic activity for the degradation of mono- as well as binary-dye solutions of Congo red (CR) and methyl green (MG) dyes. The formation was verified by various characterization techniques such as FTIR, VSM, XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, and EDX mapping. Interestingly, Ni-MCA shows faster result on anionic dye CR up to 97% with degradation rate of 5.647 × 10-1 min-1, and MG dye shows degradation of 95.7% with the degradation rate of 2.169 × 10-1 min-1, while dye mixture is showing 90% degradation with rate of 2.159 × 10-1 min-1.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Deeksha Mudgal
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
| | - Nisha Yadav
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
| | - Vivek Mishra
- Molecular Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Klost M, Keil C, Gurikov P. Dried Porous Biomaterials from Mealworm Protein Gels: Proof of Concept and Impact of Drying Method on Structural Properties and Zinc Retention. Gels 2024; 10:275. [PMID: 38667694 PMCID: PMC11049402 DOI: 10.3390/gels10040275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Dried porous materials can be found in a wide range of applications. So far, they are mostly prepared from inorganic or indigestible raw materials. The aim of the presented study was to provide a proof of concept for (a) the suitability of mealworm protein gels to be turned into dried porous biomaterials by either a combination of solvent exchange and supercritical drying to obtain aerogels or by lyophilization to obtain lyophilized hydrogels and (b) the suitability of either drying method to retain trace elements such as zinc in the gels throughout the drying process. Hydrogels were prepared from mealworm protein, subsequently dried using either method, and characterized via FT-IR, BET volume, and high-resolution scanning electron microscopy. Retention of zinc was evaluated via energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Results showed that both drying methods were suitable for obtaining dried porous biomaterials and that the drying method mainly influenced the overall surface area and pore hydrophobicity but not the secondary structure of the proteins in the gels or their zinc content after drying. Therefore, a first proof of concept for utilizing mealworm protein hydrogels as a base for dried porous biomaterials was successful and elucidated the potential of these materials as future sustainable alternatives to more conventional dried porous materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Martina Klost
- Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute for Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Technology and Food Material Science, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany;
| | - Claudia Keil
- Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Food Technology and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany;
| | - Pavel Gurikov
- Laboratory for Development and Modelling of Novel Nanoporous Materials, Hamburg University of Technology, Eißendorfer Straße 38, 21073 Hamburg, Germany
- aerogel-it GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Str. 1, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Underactuated embedded constraints gripper for grasping in toxic environments. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-023-05274-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
Abstract
AbstractIn this paper a soft gripper is proposed and designed to achieve some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) described by United Nations (UN) and in particular SDG3, SDG8, SDG 9 and SDG 12. In fact, the presented gripper is conceived for application in the waste industry for helping or partially replacing human operations which could lead to risks or hazards for human health. The device can artificially reproduce the action of human hands allowing a more sustainable work, focusing the attention on worker’s health. Also the design characteristics are oriented to sustainability by using eco-friendly materials. Furthermore, the device is an underactuated soft gripper with modular elements and without sensors. There are no electronic components, and the damageable and non-recyclable parts are minimized. After the description of gripper and mechanical analysis, three different configurations (wearable, with extension and mounted on a cobot) are presented where it is possible to notice that the ends of the gripper (the fingers) are far from the most delicate and less recyclable components such as the motor. Thus, thanks to the modularity of the fingers, it is easy to replace damaged fingers: they have a lower environmental impact than electronic components. In this way, the presented project falls in “the circular design for sustainability” in robotics.
Collapse
|
7
|
Advanced Fabrication and Multi-Properties of Aluminum-Based Aerogels from Aluminum Waste for Thermal Insulation and Oil Absorption Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062727. [PMID: 36985697 PMCID: PMC10058144 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Metal-based aerogels have attracted numerous studies due to their unique physical, structural, thermal, and chemical properties. Utilizing aluminum waste, a novel, facile, environmentally friendly approach to aluminum-based aerogels is proposed. In this work, the aluminum-based aerogels produced do not use toxic chemicals unlike conventional aerogel production. Aluminum powder, with poly(acrylic acid) and carboxymethyl cellulose as binders, is converted into aluminum-based aerogels using the freeze-drying method. The aluminum-based aerogels have low density (0.08–0.12 g/cm3) and high porosity (93.83–95.68%). The thermal conductivity of the aerogels obtained is very low (0.038–0.045 W/m·K), comparable to other types of aerogels and commercial heat insulation materials. Additionally, the aerogels can withstand temperatures up to 1000 °C with less than 40% decomposition. The aerogels exhibited promising oil absorption properties with their absorption capacity of 9.8 g/g and 0.784 g/cm3. The Young’s modulus of the aerogels ranged from 70.6 kPa to 330.2 kPa. This study suggests that aluminum-based aerogels have potential in thermal insulation and oil absorption applications.
Collapse
|
8
|
Ngo TCQ, Tan LV, Thao NP, Tran TKN, Hoang NB. An insight on Vietnamese bio-waste materials as activated carbon precursors for multiple applications in environmental protection. OPEN CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Vietnam is known as an agricultural country with a variety of agricultural crops. In addition to agricultural by-products, bio-waste is the by-product from livestock waste, forestry, industry, and daily life. They affect the soil, water, and air environment by self-degradation processes in the environment. Therefore, researchers have come up with ideas for the usage of the by-products to decrease the amount of waste and minimize the environmental effects. In Vietnam, the by-products were used by researchers to produce bio-ethanol, fertilizers, composites, and activated carbon (AC). AC is one of the materials used to rapidly reduce the number of agricultural by-products by researchers. The synthesis process is optimized for the highest yield, while the physicochemical properties are also clearly analyzed through the X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, and Bacterial endotoxin testing assays. The average recorded specific surface area was about 300 m2 g−1. The functional groups and surface structure showed that the material has an amorphous structure with –OH, –CH, –CC, –C═C, –C═O groups. The AC from agricultural waste had been studied and applied to treat pollutants present in water.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Thi Cam Quyen Ngo
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University , Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam
| | - Lam Van Tan
- Ben Tre Department of Science and Technology , Ben Tre Province , Vietnam
| | | | - Thi Kim Ngan Tran
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University , Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam
| | - Ngoc Bich Hoang
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University , Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam
| |
Collapse
|