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Allegri A, Saotta A, Liuzzi F, Gianotti E, Paul G, Cattaneo AS, Oldani C, Brigliadori A, Zanoni I, Fornasari G, Dimitratos N, Albonetti S. Aquivion-Based Spray Freeze-Dried Composite Materials for the Cascade Production of γ-Valerolactone. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301683. [PMID: 38696275 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
Abstract
The development of multifunctional catalysts is a necessary step to effectively carry out one-pot cascade reactions, such as that from furfural to γ-valerolactone. This research effort faces the challenge posed by the intrinsic limit of how many kinds of catalytic sites a single material can bear. In this work, the application of Spray-Freeze Drying (SFD) as a synthetic technique for the preparation of a wide range of innovative composite multi-functional catalysts is reported. Herein we show that by the proper combination of Aquivion as a highly active Brønsted acid catalyst and metal oxides as both support materials and Lewis acids (LAS) enable to achieve highly unique efficient and effective dual acid composite catalysts that are able to carry out the cascade reaction from furfural to γ-valerolactone. The dual catalytic system comprised of Aq/ZrO2 with 30 % polymer content prepared via spray-freeze drying exhibited GVL yields of 25 % after only 2 h at 180 °C and a remarkably high productivity of 4470 μmolGVL gCat -1 h-1, one of the highest reported results. Mechanistic studies based on experimental and advanced characterisation and spectroscopic techniques, such as, SEM, TEM, 15N MAS NMR and 19F MAS NMR indicate that activity arises from the proper tuning of BAS/LAS (Brønsted Acid Site/Lewis Acid Site) acidic properties.
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- Alessandro Allegri
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, C3-Centre for Chemical Catalysis, CIRI-FRAME, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, C3-Centre for Chemical Catalysis, CIRI-FRAME, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, C3-Centre for Chemical Catalysis, CIRI-FRAME, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition, Università del Piemonte Orientale, P.zza Sant'Eusebio 5, 13100, Vercelli, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technological Innovation, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Via T. Michel 11, 15100, Alessandria, Italy
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- R&D Centre, Solvay Specialty Polymers Spa, Viale Lombardia 20, 20021, Bollate, Italy
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- R&D Centre, Solvay Specialty Polymers Spa, Viale Lombardia 20, 20021, Bollate, Italy
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- CNR-ISSMC, Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo, 64, 48018, Faenza, Italy
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- CNR-ISSMC, Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo, 64, 48018, Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, C3-Centre for Chemical Catalysis, CIRI-FRAME, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, C3-Centre for Chemical Catalysis, CIRI-FRAME, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, C3-Centre for Chemical Catalysis, CIRI-FRAME, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Viale Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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Motta G, Gualtieri M, Saibene M, Bengalli R, Brigliadori A, Carrière M, Mantecca P. Preliminary Toxicological Analysis in a Safe-by-Design and Adverse Outcome Pathway-Driven Approach on Different Silver Nanoparticles: Assessment of Acute Responses in A549 Cells. TOXICS 2023; 11:toxics11020195. [PMID: 36851069 PMCID: PMC9965967 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11020195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are among the most widely used metal-based nanomaterials (NMs) and their applications in different products, also as antibacterial additives, are increasing. In the present manuscript, according to an adverse outcome pathway (AOP) approach, we tested two safe-by-design (SbD) newly developed Ag NPs coated with hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), namely AgHEC powder and AgHEC solution. These novel Ag NPs were compared to two reference Ag NPs (naked and coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone-PVP). Cell viability, inflammatory response, reactive oxygen species, oxidative DNA damage, cell cycle, and cell-particle interactions were analyzed in the alveolar in vitro model, A549 cells. The results show a different toxicity pattern of the novel Ag NPs compared to reference NPs and that between the two novel NPs, the AgHEC solution is the one with the lower toxicity and to be further developed within the SbD framework.
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- Giulia Motta
- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, 20126 Milan, Italy
- Research Centre POLARIS, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
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- Research Centre POLARIS, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-026-448-2110
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- Research Centre POLARIS, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy
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- Research Centre POLARIS, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (CNR-ISSMC former CNR-ISTEC), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Univ. Grenoble-Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES, CIBEST, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Research Centre POLARIS, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 1, 20126 Milan, Italy
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Li H, Yu J, Gong Y, Lin N, Yang Q, Zhang X, Wang Y. Perovskite catalysts with different dimensionalities for environmental and energy applications: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zhang C, Lv X, Zhang X, Huo S, Song H, Guan Y, Gao X. Progress in Selective Conversion of 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural to DHMF and DMF. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Chi Zhang
- School of Petrochemical Engineering Liaoning Petrochemical University Liaoning Fushun 113001 China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering Liaoning Petrochemical University Liaoning Fushun 113001 China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering Liaoning Petrochemical University Liaoning Fushun 113001 China
- Olefin Factory of Fushun Petrochemical Company Petrochina, Fushun 113001, Liaoning China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering Liaoning Petrochemical University Liaoning Fushun 113001 China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering Liaoning Petrochemical University Liaoning Fushun 113001 China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering Liaoning Petrochemical University Liaoning Fushun 113001 China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering Liaoning Petrochemical University Liaoning Fushun 113001 China
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Blosi M, Brigliadori A, Zanoni I, Ortelli S, Albonetti S, Costa AL. Chlorella vulgaris meets TiO 2 NPs: Effective sorbent/photocatalytic hybrid materials for water treatment application. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 304:114187. [PMID: 34875490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A new class of bio-nano hybrid catalyst useable in downstream wastewater treatment was developed. We combined the sorption potentialities of Chlorella vulgaris microalgae with the photocatalytic properties of TiO2 NPs in order to investigate unexplored synergistic effects that could push the algal remediation technology toward a more promising cost-effective balance. We exploited non-living C. vulgaris, which keeps the biosorption properties of the living microalgae, but greatly enhancing the overall processability. C. vulgaris biomass was coupled with TiO2 NPs and the nanosols were then dried by means of a spray freeze drying (SFD) process able to produce highly reactive granules. A widespread physicochemical characterization supported the preparation and the performance evaluation, so highlighting the key-role of C. vulgaris/TiO2 interaction at the colloidal state. Heavy metal adsorption, tested for copper ions, and photocatalytic activity, assessed for Rhodamine B (RhB) photodegradation, were evaluated as key performances. The results pointed out a positive synergistic effect for hybrid samples consistent with the enhancement of metal biosorption which ranges from 103 mg g-1, for pristine C. vulgaris, to about 4000 mg g-1, when the biomass was coupled with the inorganic nanophase. The photocatalytic activity was well preserved with a complete RhB conversion after 1 h and even advanced in presence of SiO2NPs into the inorganic counterpart, so increasing the kinetic constant from 8.70 to 10.7 10-2 min-1. The results pave the way for the integration of these sorbent/photocatalytic hybrid materials into water remediation systems in an innovative sustainable design perspective.
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- M Blosi
- CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics - National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, I-48018, Faenza, RA, Italy.
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- CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics - National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, I-48018, Faenza, RA, Italy.
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- CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics - National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, I-48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics - National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, I-48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale "Toso Montanari", University of Bologna, Viale Del Risorgimento 4, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- CNR-ISTEC, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics - National Research Council of Italy, Via Granarolo 64, I-48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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de Moraes NP, Anselmo RB, Bacani R, Sartor LO, Rodrigues LA, Chaguri L. Effect of fluoride on the properties of spray-dried niobium-based composites: structure, porosity, particle size, morphology, and photoactivity. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2021.1993202] [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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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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de Moraes NP, Goes CM, Rocha RDS, Gouvêa MEV, de Siervo A, Silva MLCPD, Rodrigues LA. Tannin-based carbon xerogel as a promising co-catalyst for photodegradation processes based on solar light: a case study using the tin (IV) oxide/carbon xerogel composite. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2021.1978076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Nicolas Perciani de Moraes
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Physics “Gleb Wataghin”, Applied Physics Department, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Escola de Engenharia de Lorena-EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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TiO 2@BSA nano-composites investigated through orthogonal multi-techniques characterization platform. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 207:112037. [PMID: 34416445 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Biocompatible coating based on bovine serum albumin (BSA) was applied on two different TiO2 nanoparticles (aeroxide P25 and food grade E171) to investigate properties and stability of resulting TiO2@BSA composites, under the final perspective to create a "Safe-by-Design" coating, able to uniform, level off and mitigate surface chemistry related phenomena, as naturally occurring when nano-phases come in touch with proteins enriched biological fluids. The first step towards validating the proposed approach is a detailed characterization of surface chemistry with the quantification of amount and stability of BSA coating deposited on nanoparticles' surfaces. At this purpose, we implemented an orthogonal multi-techniques characterization platform, providing important information on colloidal behavior, particle size distribution and BSA-coating structure of investigated TiO2 systems. Specifically, the proposed orthogonal approach enabled the quantitative determination of bound and free (not adsorbed) BSA, a key aspect for the design of intentionally BSA coated nano-structures, in nanomedicine and, overall, for the control of nano-surface reactivity. In fact, the BSA-coating strategy developed and the orthogonal characterisation performed can be extended to different designed nanomaterials in order to further investigate the protein-corona formation and promote the implementation of BSA engineered coating as a strategy to harmonize the surface reactivity and minimize the biological impact.
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Photocatalytic Oxidation of HMF under Solar Irradiation: Coupling of Microemulsion and Lyophilization to Obtain Innovative TiO 2-Based Materials. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25225225. [PMID: 33182578 PMCID: PMC7696902 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25225225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The photocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived building blocks such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a promising reaction for obtaining valuable chemicals and the efficient long-term storage of solar radiation. In this work, we developed innovative TiO2-based materials capable of base-free HMF photo-oxidation in water using simulated solar irradiation. The materials were prepared by combining microemulsion and spray-freeze drying (SFD), resulting in highly porous systems with a large surface area. The effect of titania/silica composition and the presence of gold-copper alloy nanoparticles on the properties of materials as well as photocatalytic performance were evaluated. Among the lab-synthesized photocatalysts, Ti15Si85 SFD and Au3Cu1/Ti15Si85 SFD achieved the higher conversions, while the best selectivity was observed for Au3Cu1/Ti15Si85 SFD. The tests with radical scavengers for both TiO2-m and Au3Cu1/Ti15Si85 SFD suggested that primary species responsible for the selective photo-oxidation of HMF are photo-generated electrons and/or superoxide radicals.
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