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Salahshoori I, Wang Q, Nobre MAL, Mohammadi AH, Dawi EA, Khonakdar HA. Molecular simulation-based insights into dye pollutant adsorption: A perspective review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 333:103281. [PMID: 39214024 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103281] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
Growing concerns about environmental pollution have highlighted the need for efficient and sustainable methods to remove dye contamination from various ecosystems. In this context, computational methods such as molecular dynamics (MD), Monte Carlo (MC) simulations, quantum mechanics (QM) calculations, and machine learning (ML) methods are powerful tools used to study and predict the adsorption processes of dyes on various adsorbents. These methods provide detailed insights into the molecular interactions and mechanisms involved, which can be crucial for designing efficient adsorption systems. MD simulations, detailing molecular arrangements, predict dyes' adsorption behaviour and interaction energies with adsorbents. They simulate the entire adsorption process, including surface diffusion, solvent layer penetration, and physisorption. QM calculations, especially density functional theory (DFT), determine molecular structures and reactivity descriptors, aiding in understanding adsorption mechanisms. They identify stable adsorption configurations and interactions like hydrogen bonding and electrostatic forces. MC simulations predict equilibrium properties and adsorption energies by sampling molecular configurations. ML methods have proven highly effective in predicting and optimizing dye adsorption processes. These models offer significant advantages over traditional methods, including higher accuracy and the ability to handle complex datasets. These methods optimize adsorption conditions, clarify adsorbent functionalization roles, and predict dye removal efficiency under various conditions. This research explores MD, MC, QM, and ML approaches to connect molecular interactions with macroscopic adsorption phenomena. Probing these techniques provides insights into the dynamics and energetics of dye pollutants on adsorption surfaces. The findings will aid in developing and optimizing new materials for dye removal. This review has significant implications for environmental remediation, offering a comprehensive understanding of adsorption at various scales. Merging microscopic data with macroscopic observations enhances knowledge of dye pollutant adsorption, laying the groundwork for efficient, sustainable removal technologies. Addressing the growing challenges of ecosystem protection, this study contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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Affiliation(s)
- Iman Salahshoori
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; Department of Polymer Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box 14965-115, Tehran, Iran.
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, 2007, Australia
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- São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Technology and Sciences, Presidente Prudente, SP 19060-900, Brazil
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- Discipline of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus, King George V Avenue, Durban 4041, South Africa.
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- College of Humanities and Sciences, Department of Mathematics, and Science, Ajman University, P.O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Polymer Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box 14965-115, Tehran, Iran
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Dhivya KS, Senthilkumar C, Karthika K, Srinivasan P. Theoretical, structural, and electronic analyses of pyridin-based dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells applications. J Mol Model 2024; 30:206. [PMID: 38869694 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-06002-2] [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: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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CONTEXT The new series of donor-π-acceptor dyes have been designed using pyridine derivatives as a donor group and thienothiophene as a π-spacer group, which were linked via 10 acceptor groups. The highest occupied molecular orbital energies range from - 6.177 to - 5.786 eV, whereas the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energies range from - 2.181 to - 3.664 eV. A6 dye has smaller energy gap, lower hardness, higher electrophilicity index, and good photovoltaic performance than other sensitizers. The lowest dihedral angle is observed in A1, A2, A6, A7, and A8 which are appropriate for intramolecular charge transfer between the molecules. The A8 has higher light harvesting efficiency, which increases the photovoltaic efficiency of the designed dye. The A6, A7, and A8 dyes spend less time in the excited state, which means they emit photons more efficiently than other dyes. The interaction between donor to π-spacer (red line) parts of the dyes has the bonding interaction (positive), and π-spacer to acceptor (blue line) parts of the dyes have the bonding and antibonding (negative) behaviours. The dyes A5 and A9 have 305.79 and 357.71 times higher β0 values than urea (0.781 × 10-30 esu) molecules. The spectral properties of the A6 dye strongly affect the structural modification. METHODS The density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) approach B3LYP/6-311G (d,p) basic set were used to optimize the designed dyes. All the calculations are performed using Gauss view 6.0 and Gaussian 09 software. The density of state spectrum is plotted using Gauss sum 2.6.
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- K S Dhivya
- PG and Research Department of Physics, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638004, India
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- Department of Physics, Government Arts and Science College, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, 635110, India
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- PG and Research Department of Physics, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638004, India
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- PG and Research Department of Physics, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638004, India.
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Yue L, Ai Y, Liu Q, Mao L, Ding H, Fan C, Liu G, Pu S. A novel diarylethene-based fluorescence sensor for Zn 2+ detection and its application. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 301:122960. [PMID: 37315503 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A series of fluorometric sensors of Zn2+ have been synthesized due to the significant function of Zn2+ in the human body and environment. However, most of probes reported for detecting Zn2+ have high detection limit or low sensitivity. In this paper, an original Zn2+ sensor, namely 1o, was synthesized by diarylethene and 2-aminobenzamide. When Zn2+ was added, the fluorescence intensity of 1o increased by 11 times within 10 s, along with a fluorescence color change from dark to bright blue, and the detection limit (LOD) was calculated to be 0.329 μM. According to Job's plot curves, the binding mode of 1o and Zn2+ was measured as 1:1, which was further proved by 1H NMR spectra, HRMS and FT-IR spectra. The logic circuit was designed to take advantage of the fact that the fluorescence intensity of 1o can be controlled by Zn2+, EDTA, UV and Vis. In addition, Zn2+ in actual water samples were tested, in which the recovery rate of Zn2+ was between 96.5 % and 109 %. Furthermore, 1o was successfully made into a fluorescent test strip, which could be used to detect Zn2+ in the environment economically and conveniently.
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- Lisha Yue
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, PR China; Department of Ecology and Environment, Yuzhang Normal University, Nanchang 330103, P. R. China.
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Performance enhancement of catechin-graphene quantum dot nanocomposites functionalized with carboxyl and doped/decorated with boron towards dye-sensitized solar cell applications: DFT and TD-DFT calculations. J Mol Graph Model 2023; 121:108427. [PMID: 36801586 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108427] [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: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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A photosensitizer plays a vital role in adjusting the optical and electrochemical properties that affect the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Therefore, it should meet critical requirements for efficient operation of DSSCs. This study proposes catechin, a natural compound, as a photosensitizer and modifies its properties through hybridization with graphene quantum dots (GQDs). Density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT methods were used to investigate the geometrical, optical, and electronic properties. Twelve nanocomposites of catechin attached to carboxylated/uncarboxylated GQD were designed. The GQD was further doped with central/terminal boron atom or decorated with boron groups (organo-borane, borinic, and boronic groups). The available experimental data of parent catechin was used to validate the elected functional and basis set. Through hybridization, the energy gap of catechin was significantly narrowed by 50.66-61.48%. Therefore, its absorption was shifted from the UV to the visible region which matches the solar spectrum. Also, increasing the absorption intensity led to high light-harvesting efficiency close to unity that can increase current generation. The energy levels of designed dye nanocomposites are appropriately aligned with the conduction band and redox potential, indicating the feasibility of electron injection and regeneration. The observed properties confirm that the reported materials exhibit characteristics of interest thus they could be promising candidates for applications in DSSCs.
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Britel O, Fitri A, Benjelloun AT, Benzakour M, Mcharfi M. New carbazole-based dyes for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: a DFT insight. Struct Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11224-023-02122-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Effects of additional π-spacers on the photovoltaic properties of organic dyes for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: a theoretical study. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04850-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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