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Sohn EJ, Jun BM, Nam SN, Park CM, Jang M, Son A, Yoon Y. Photocatalytic boron nitride-based nanomaterials for the removal of selected organic and inorganic contaminants in aqueous solution: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140800. [PMID: 38040264 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140800] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Boron nitride (BN) coupled with various conventional and advanced photocatalysts has been demonstrated to exhibit extraordinary activity for photocatalytic degradation because of its unique properties, including a high surface area, constant wide-bandgap semiconducting property, high thermal-oxidation resistance, good hydrogen-adsorption performance, and high chemical/mechanical stability. However, only limited reviews have discussed the application of BN or BN-based nanomaterials as innovative photocatalysts, and it does not cover the recent results and the developments on the application of BN-based nanomaterials for water purification. Herein, we present a complete review of the present findings on the photocatalytic degradation of different contaminants by various BN-based nanomaterials. This review includes the following: (i) the degradation behavior of different BN-based photocatalysts for various contaminants, such as selected dye compounds, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, and inorganics; (ii) the stability/reusability of BN-based photocatalysts; and (iii) brief discussion for research areas/future studies on BN-based photocatalysts.
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- Erica Jungmin Sohn
- Water Supply and Sewerage Department, DOHWA Engineering Co., LTD, 438, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06178, Republic of Korea
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- Radwaste Management Center, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), 111 Daedeok-daero 989 Beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34057, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, 447-1 Wolgye-dong Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, Republic of Korea; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, 300 Main Street, SC, 29208, USA.
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Ahmed MT, Roy D, Roman AA, Islam S, Ahmed F. A first-principles investigation of Cr adsorption on C 8 and B 4N 4 nanocages in aqueous mediums. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:32261-32272. [PMID: 37988166 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04225a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Heavy metal removal from polluted environments is one of the vital research areas for better and healthier living. In this research, C8 and B4N4 nanocage-like quantum dots are investigated for heavy metal (Cr) removal applications via density functional theory calculations. The adsorption of up to two Cr atoms has been studied in both air and a water medium. The adsorption of Cr atoms results in significant structural deformation of the adsorbents with a high adsorption energy of -8.74 and -5.77 eV for C8 and B4N4 nanostructures, respectively, which is further increased with an increasing number of Cr atoms. All adsorbents and complex structures showed real vibrational frequencies. Mulliken charge and electrostatic potential analysis reveal a significant charge transfer between adsorbate-adsorbent. The adsorption process causes a decrease in the energy gap of the adsorbents. All the reactions in this study were spontaneous and thermodynamically ordered. QTAIM analysis verifies that the interactions of the adsorbents with Cr atoms are strong partial covalent. The study's findings make C8 and B4N4 nanostructures potential candidates for Cr-detection and removal applications.
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- Mohammad Tanvir Ahmed
- Department of Physics, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Physics, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Physics, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Yang M, Gong X, Wang S, Tian Y, Yin X, Wang X, Yu J, Zhang S, Ding B. Two-Dimensional Nanofibrous Networks by Superspreading-Based Phase Inversion for High-Efficiency Separation. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:10579-10586. [PMID: 37934045 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have been widely applied as building blocks of nanoporous materials for high-precision separations. However, most existing 2D nanomaterials suffer from poor continuity and a lack of interior linking, resulting in deteriorated performance when assembled into macroscopic bulk structures. Here, a unique superspreading-based phase inversion technique is proposed to directly construct 2D nanofibrous networks (NFNs) from a polymer solution. By tailoring capillary behavior, polymer solution droplets evolve into ultrathin liquid films through superspreading; manipulating phase instability, subsequently, enables the liquid film to phase invert into continuous nanostructured networks. The assembled single-layered NFNs possess integrated structural superiorities of 1D nanoscale fiber diameter (∼40 nm) and 2D lateral infinity, exhibiting a weblike nanoarchitecture with extremely small through-pores (∼100 nm). Our NFNs show remarkable performances in air filtration (PM0.3 removal) and water purification (microfiltration level). This creation of such attractive 2D fibrous nanomaterials can pave the way for versatile high-performance separation applications.
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- Ming Yang
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Rethinasabapathy M, Ghoreishian SM, Hwang SK, Han YK, Roh C, Huh YS. Recent Progress in Functional Nanomaterials towards the Storage, Separation, and Removal of Tritium. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301589. [PMID: 37435972 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Tritium is a sustainable next-generation prime fuel for generating nuclear energy through fusion reactions to fulfill the increasing global energy demand. Owing to the scarcity-high demand tradeoff, tritium must be bred inside a fusion reactor to ensure sustainability and must therefore be separated from its isotopes (protium and deuterium) in pure form, stored safely, and supplied on demand. Existing multistage isotope separation technologies exhibit low separation efficiency and require intensive energy inputs and large capital investments. Furthermore, tritium-contaminated heavy water constitutes a major fraction of nuclear waste, and accidents like the one at Fukushima Daiichi leave behind thousands of tons of diluted tritiated water, whose removal is beneficial from an environmental point of view. In this review, the recent progress and main research trends in hydrogen isotope storage and separation by focusing on the use of metal hydride (e.g., intermetallic, and high-entropy alloys), porous (e.g., zeolites and metal organic frameworks (MOFs)), and 2-D layered (e.g., graphene, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and MXenes) materials to separate and store tritium based on their diverse functionalities are discussed. Finally, the challenges and future directions for implementing tritium storage and separation are summarized in the reviewed materials.
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- Muruganantham Rethinasabapathy
- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul, 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Decommissioning Technology Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Daejeon, 34057, Republic of Korea
- Nuclear Science and Technology, Quantum Energy Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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Choudhary D, Singh A, Giri A, Prasad HC, Sharma RK, Mishra A, Singhai S, Singh A. Functional hBN decorated Ni(OH) 2 nanosheets synthesized for remarkable adsorption performance for the elimination of fluoride ions. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:13199-13215. [PMID: 37665003 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01695a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Occurrence of fluoride in groundwater is a serious concern due to its fatal effects. Functionalized hexagonal boron nitride sheets have been combined with nickel hydroxide nanoparticles by a one step process and a hybrid adsorbent Ni(OH)2@hBN has been developed with an exceptionally high fluoride adsorption capacity of 365 mg g-1, higher than those of Ni(OH)2 and hBN. This maximum adsorption capacity is higher than those of most common adsorbents used for defluoridation including activated alumina, reported nickel oxide and carbon-based 2D material-supported alumina adsorbents. The presence of functionalized boron nitride significantly increased the surface area to 680 m2 g-1 with a pore volume of 0.33687 cm3 g-1 and provided rich hydroxyl group-containing surface sites for the removal of fluoride present in contaminated water. In addition, the adsorption of fluoride onto boron nitride-modified nickel hydroxide followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and the equilibrium data fitted well with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, suggesting a monolayer adsorption mechanism. Furthermore, the material developed is tested with the water sample collected from a real affected area, from the Dhar district of India, and the material showed promising results in terms of fluoride removal efficacy.
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- Diksha Choudhary
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Technical Physical Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
- Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding and Geopolymeric Materials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, 462026, India
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Wang YX, Shen XF, Zhang JQ, Pang YH. Fabrication of β-cyclodextrin-polyacrylamide/covalent organic framework hydrogel at room temperature for the efficient removal of triazole fungicides from environmental water. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 333:121971. [PMID: 37295707 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121971] [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: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Triazole is frequently-used fungicide, which can leach into surface water through farmland and cause serious environmental pollution. Continuous exposure to triazole fungicides may cause harm to human health. Herein, β-cyclodextrin-polyacrylamide/covalent organic framework (β-CD-PAAM/TFPB-BD) hydrogel was fabricated at room temperature and used for the efficient removal of triazole fungicides. It displayed a short adsorption equilibrium time (50 min) and a total qe of 79.92 mg g-1. The adsorption process for triazole fungicides on β-CD-PAAM/TFPB-BD hydrogel conforms to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Freundlich model. The prepared hydrogel was recyclable and resistant to salt, high temperature, acid, and alkali. The reusability of fabricated sorbent can be achieved (i.e., five extraction cycles) for removal of target fungicides. Moreover, the β-CD-PAAM/TFPB-BD hydrogel was successfully applied to remove triazole fungicides in environmental water with removal efficiency ranging from 79.4% to 99.0%.
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- Yu-Xin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Areche FO, Mamani CMC, Cárdenas JAL, Sumarriva-Bustinza LA, Pastrana PAP, Porras-Roque MS, Huayapa MAC, Zea CYH, Rios OGV, Montes JES, Paitan-Anticona EN, Chávez-Sumarriva NL, Paucarmayta AAM, Araujo VGS, Paucarmayta MHM, Carrasco SM, Yapias RJM, Paricanaza-Ticona DC. A comprehensive review on monitoring and purification of water through tunable 2D nanomaterials. BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e273843. [PMID: 37466515 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.273843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Instead of typical household trash, the heavy metal complexes, organic chemicals, and other poisons produced by huge enterprises threaten water systems across the world. In order to protect our drinking water from pollution, we must keep a close eye on the situation. Nanotechnology, specifically two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, is used in certain wastewater treatment systems. Graphene, g-C3N4, MoS2, and MXene are just a few examples of emerging 2D nanomaterials that exhibit an extraordinary ratio of surface (m3), providing material consumption, time consumption, and treatment technique for cleaning and observing water. In this post, we'll talk about the ways in which 2D nanomaterials may be tuned to perform certain functions, namely how they can be used for water management. The following is a quick overview of nanostructured materials and its possible use in water management: Also discussed in length are the applications of 2D nanomaterials in water purification, including pollutant adsorption, filtration, disinfection, and photocatalysis. Fluorescence sensors, colorimetric, electrochemical, and field-effect transistors are only some of the devices being studied for their potential use in monitoring water quality using 2D nanomaterials. Utilizing 2D content has its benefits and pitfalls when used to water management. New developments in this fast-expanding business will boost water treatment quality and accessibility in response to rising awareness of the need of clean, fresh water among future generations.
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- F O Areche
- Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica, Huancavelica, Peru
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- José Faustino Sánchez Carrión National University, Huacho, Peru
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- Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica, Huancavelica, Peru
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- National University of Juliaca, Juliaca, Peru
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- Santiago Antunez de Mayolo National University, Huaraz, Peru
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- Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica, Huancavelica, Peru
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- National Intercultural University of the Selva Central Juan Santos Atahualpa, Chanchamayo, Peru
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- Micaela Bastidas National University of Apurimac, Abancay, Peru
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- Altoandina National Autonomous University of Tarma, Tarma, Peru
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Li H, Qiao W, Shen Y, Xu H, Fan Y, Liu Y, Lan Y, Gong Y, Chen F, Feng S. Biomimetic Boron Nitride Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery and Enhanced Antitumor Activity. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041269. [PMID: 37111754 PMCID: PMC10145272 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Boron nitride nanomaterials are being increasingly recognized as vehicles for cancer drug delivery that increase drug loading and control drug release because of their excellent physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. However, these nanoparticles are often cleared rapidly by the immune system and have poor tumor targeting effects. As a result, biomimetic nanotechnology has emerged to address these challenges in recent times. Cell-derived biomimetic carriers have the characteristics of good biocompatibility, long circulation time, and strong targeting ability. Here, we report a biomimetic nanoplatform (CM@BN/DOX) prepared by encapsulating boron nitride nanoparticles (BN) and doxorubicin (DOX) together using cancer cell membrane (CCM) for targeted drug delivery and tumor therapy. The CM@BN/DOX nanoparticles (NPs) were able to target cancer cells of the same type on its own initiative through homologous targeting of cancer cell membranes. This led to a remarkable increase in cellular uptake. In vitro simulation of an acidic tumor microenvironment could effectively promote drug release from CM@BN/DOX. Furthermore, the CM@BN/DOX complex exhibited an excellent inhibitory effect against homotypic cancer cells. These findings suggest that CM@BN/DOX are promising in targeted drug delivery and potentially personalized therapy against their homologous tumor.
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- Hui Li
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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Zhang P, Chen Y, Chen Y, Guo Q, Liu Y, Yang Y, Cao Q, Chong H, Lin M. Functionalized hierarchically porous carbon doped boron nitride for multipurpose and efficient treatment of radioactive sewage. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 866:161378. [PMID: 36610624 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In order to recycle Uranium (U) for the sustainable development of nuclear energy, diamide bipyridine (DABP) modified hierarchically porous carbon doped boron nitride (BCN-DABP) was synthesized as an adsorbent for the multipurpose removal of U. BCN-DABP displayed good adsorption performance for U in both weakly and highly acidic solutions. The hierarchically porous structure endowed BCN-DABP with ultrafast adsorption kinetics, and adsorption reached equilibrium within 180.0 and 0.5 min under pH = 4.0 and 2.00 mol L-1 HNO3, respectively. Moreover, combination of adsorption isotherm studies and DFT calculations showed that BCN-DABP possessed high adsorption capacities for U and displayed different adsorption performance under different conditions. BCN-DABP adsorbed UO22+ by chelation and electrostatic attraction under pH 4.0 and 2.00 mol L-1 HNO3, the maximum adsorption capacity under two conditions reached 818.7 and 1296.7 mg g-1, respectively. As a result, BCN-DABP is expected to be used for the rapid and efficient removal of U in various kinds of contaminated water. Furthermore, excellent salinity tolerance, good adsorption selectivity, and outstanding radiation resistance also endowed BCN-DABP with great practical potential for removing U in radioactive contaminated water as well as high level liquid waste.
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- Peng Zhang
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Fundamental Science Laboratory on Radiochemistry & Radiation Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China; Reactor Operation and Application Research Sub-Institute, Nuclear Power Institute of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Reactor Operation and Application Research Sub-Institute, Nuclear Power Institute of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Instruments Center for Physical Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China.
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Bhadra BN, Shrestha LK, Ariga K. Porous Boron Nitride Nanoarchitectonics for Environment: Adsorption in Water. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-023-02594-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Itskou I, L’Hermitte A, Marchesini S, Tian T, Petit C. How to Tailor Porous Boron Nitride Properties for Applications in Interfacial Processes. ACCOUNTS OF MATERIALS RESEARCH 2023; 4:143-155. [PMID: 36873082 PMCID: PMC9972479 DOI: 10.1021/accountsmr.2c00148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The research of new porous materials for applications in interfacial processes is key to addressing global energy and sustainability challenges. For example, porous materials can be used to store fuels such as hydrogen or methane or to separate chemical mixtures reducing the energy currently required by thermal separation processes. Their catalytic properties can be exploited to convert adsorbed molecules into valuable or less hazardous chemicals, thereby reducing energy consumption or pollutants emissions. Porous boron nitride (BN) has appeared as a promising material for applications in molecular separations, gas storage, and catalysis owing to its high surface area and thermal stability, as well as its tunable physical properties and chemistry. However, the production of porous BN is still limited to the laboratory scale, and its formation mechanism, as well as ways to control porosity and chemistry, are yet to be fully understood. In addition, studies have pointed toward the instability of porous BN materials when exposed to humidity, which could significantly impact performance in industrial applications. Studies on porous BN performance and recyclability when employed in adsorption, gas storage, and catalysis remain limited, despite encouraging preliminary studies. Moreover, porous BN powder must be shaped into macrostructures (e.g., pellets) to be used commercially. However, common methods to shape porous materials into macrostructures often cause a reduction in the surface area and/or mechanical strength. In recent years, research groups, including ours, have started addressing the challenges discussed above. Herein, we summarize our collective findings through a selection of key studies. First, we discuss the chemistry and structure of BN, clarifying confusion around terminology and discussing the hydrolytic instability of the material in relation to its structure and chemistry. We demonstrate a way to reduce the instability in water while still maintaining high specific surface area. We propose a mechanism for the formation of porous BN and discuss the effects of different synthesis parameters on the structure and chemistry of porous BN, therefore providing a way to tune its properties for selected applications. While the syntheses covered often lead to a powder product, we also present ways to shape porous BN powders into macrostructures while still maintaining high accessible surface area for interfacial processes. Finally, we evaluate porous BN performance for chemical separations, gas storage, and catalysis. While the above highlights key advances in the field, further work is needed to allow deployment of porous BN. Specifically, we suggest evaluating its hydrolytic stability, refining the ways to shape the material into stable and reproducible macrostructures, establishing clear design rules to produce BN with specific chemistry and porosity, and, finally, providing standardized test procedures to evaluate porous BN catalytic and sorptive properties to facilitate comparison.
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- Ioanna Itskou
- Barrer
Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, United
Kingdom
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- Barrer
Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, United
Kingdom
- Department
of Materials, Imperial College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- National
Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, TeddingtonTW11 0LW, United Kingdom
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- Barrer
Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, United
Kingdom
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- Barrer
Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, LondonSW7 2AZ, United
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Yin J, Ouyang H, Li W, Long Y. An Effective Electrochemical Platform for Chloramphenicol Detection Based on Carbon-Doped Boron Nitride Nanosheets. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:116. [PMID: 36671951 PMCID: PMC9855874 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Currently, accurate quantification of antibiotics is a prerequisite for health care and environmental governance. The present work demonstrated a novel and effective electrochemical strategy for chloramphenicol (CAP) detection using carbon-doped hexagonal boron nitride (C-BN) as the sensing medium. The C-BN nanosheets were synthesized by a molten-salt method and fully characterized using various techniques. The electrochemical performances of C-BN nanosheets were studied using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results showed that the electrocatalytic activity of h-BN was significantly enhanced by carbon doping. Carbon doping can provide abundant active sites and improve electrical conductivity. Therefore, a C-BN-modified glassy carbon electrode (C-BN/GCE) was employed to determine CAP by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). The sensor showed convincing analytical performance, such as a wide concentration range (0.1 µM-200 µM, 200 µM-700 µM) and low limit of detection (LOD, 0.035 µM). In addition, the proposed method had high selectivity and desired stability, and can be applied for CAP detection in actual samples. It is believed that defect-engineered h-BN nanomaterials possess a wide range of applications in electrochemical sensors.
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- Jingli Yin
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Cai H, Wang J, Du Z, Zhao Z, Gu Y, Guo Z, Huang Y, Tang C, Chen G, Fang Y. Construction of novel ternary MoSe2/ZnO/p-BN photocatalyst for efficient ofloxacin degradation under visible light. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Functionalized boron nitride ceramic nanofiltration membranes for semiconductor wastewater treatment. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Efficient and Selective Adsorption of Uranium by Diamide-Pyridine-Functionalized Hierarchically Porous Boron Nitride. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Tian T, Xu J, Xiong Y, Ramanan N, Ryan M, Xie F, Petit C. Cu-functionalised porous boron nitride derived from a metal-organic framework. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. A 2022; 10:20580-20592. [PMID: 36324859 PMCID: PMC9531768 DOI: 10.1039/d2ta05515e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Porous boron nitride (BN) displays promising properties for interfacial and bulk processes, e.g. molecular separation and storage, or (photo)catalysis. To maximise porous BN's potential in such applications, tuning and controlling its chemical and structural features is key. Functionalisation of porous BN with metal nanoparticle represents one possible route, albeit a hardly explored one. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely used as precursors to synthesise metal functionalised porous carbon-based materials, yet MOF-derived metal functionalised inorganic porous materials remain unexplored. Here, we hypothesise that MOFs could also serve as a platform to produce metal-functionalised porous BN. We have used a Cu-containing MOF, i.e. Cu/ZIF-8, as a precursor and successfully obtained porous BN functionalised with Cu nanoparticles (i.e. Cu/BN). While we have shown control of the Cu content, we have not yet demonstrated it for the nanoparticle size. The functionalisation has led to improved light harvesting and enhanced electron-hole separation, which have had a direct positive impact on the CO2 photoreduction activity (production formation rate 1.5 times higher than pristine BN and 12.5 times higher than g-C3N4). In addition, we have found that the metal in the MOF precursor impacts porous BN's purity. Unlike Cu/ZIF-8, a Co-containing ZIF-8 precursor led to porous C-BN (i.e. BN with a large amount of C in the structure). Overall, given the diversity of metals in MOFs, one could envision our approach as a method to produce a library of different metal functionalised porous BN samples.
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- Tian Tian
- Barrer Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Barrer Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Campus de Cantoblanco Madrid 28049 Spain
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- Diamond Light Source Ltd., Diamond House, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot OX11 0DE UK
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Barrer Centre, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ UK
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Shtansky DV, Matveev AT, Permyakova ES, Leybo DV, Konopatsky AS, Sorokin PB. Recent Progress in Fabrication and Application of BN Nanostructures and BN-Based Nanohybrids. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12162810. [PMID: 36014675 PMCID: PMC9416166 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Due to its unique physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, such as a low specific density, large specific surface area, excellent thermal stability, oxidation resistance, low friction, good dispersion stability, enhanced adsorbing capacity, large interlayer shear force, and wide bandgap, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanostructures are of great interest in many fields. These include, but are not limited to, (i) heterogeneous catalysts, (ii) promising nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery to tumor cells and nanoparticles containing therapeutic agents to fight bacterial and fungal infections, (iii) reinforcing phases in metal, ceramics, and polymer matrix composites, (iv) additives to liquid lubricants, (v) substrates for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy, (vi) agents for boron neutron capture therapy, (vii) water purifiers, (viii) gas and biological sensors, and (ix) quantum dots, single photon emitters, and heterostructures for electronic, plasmonic, optical, optoelectronic, semiconductor, and magnetic devices. All of these areas are developing rapidly. Thus, the goal of this review is to analyze the critical mass of knowledge and the current state-of-the-art in the field of BN-based nanomaterial fabrication and application based on their amazing properties.
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Xu C, Ge C, Sun D, Fan Y, Wang XB. Boron nitride materials as emerging catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation of light alkanes. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:432003. [PMID: 35760042 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac7c23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Light olefins (C2-C4) play a crucial role as basic ingredients in chemical industry, and oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of light alkanes to olefins has been one of the popular routes since the shale gas revolution. ODH of light alkanes has advantages on energy-and-cost saving as compared with traditional direct dehydrogenation, but it is restricted by its overoxidation which results in the relatively low olefin selectivity. Boron nitride (BN), an interesting nanomaterial with an analogous structure to graphene, springs out and manifests the superior performance as advanced catalysts in ODH, greatly improving the olefin selectivity under high alkane conversion. In this review, we introduce BN nanomaterials in four dimensions together with typical methods of syntheses. Traditional catalysts for ODH are also referred as comparison on several indicators-olefin yields and preparation techniques, including the metal-based catalysts and the non-metal-based catalysts. We also surveyed the BN catalysts for ODH reaction in recent five years, focusing on the different dimensions of BN together with the synthetic routes accounting for the active sites and the catalytic ability. Finally, an outlook of the potential promotion on the design of BN-based catalysts and the possible routes for the exploration of BN-related catalytic mechanisms are proposed.
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- Chenyang Xu
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures (NLSSM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University (NJU), Nanjing, 210093, People's Republic of China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures (NLSSM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University (NJU), Nanjing, 210093, People's Republic of China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures (NLSSM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University (NJU), Nanjing, 210093, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures (NLSSM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University (NJU), Nanjing, 210093, People's Republic of China
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Adsorption of Pesticides, Antibiotics and Microcystin-LR by Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nano-Systems: A Semiempirical PM7 and Theoretical HSAB Study. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12081068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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In recent years, graphene (CC) and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) have been widely used in water purification and environmental remediation because of their unique physical and chemical properties. Therefore, based on the reaction enthalpy, equilibrium structure, atomic charge, molecular, orbital and electronic spectrum provided by a semiempirical PM7 method, the adsorption of pesticides, antibiotics and microcystin-LR on graphene and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nano-systems was examined. For the adsorption of diazinon, parathion, oxacillin and ciprofloxacin, the results show that as the bond length decreases and the atomic partial charge increases, the adsorption energy increases. The removal efficiency for antibiotics is higher than that for pesticides. Regarding the co-adsorption of pesticides/antibiotics and microcystin-LR on nano-systems, hydrogen bonds play a crucial role in stabilizing the whole structure. In addition, the non-covalent interaction (NCI) diagrams show the adsorption strength of the nano-systems to the pesticides/antibiotics. The energy gap and HSAB global descriptors are calculated based on the energy values of HOMO and LUMO. It is proved that the graphene nano-system has excellent electron-accepting ability, and suitable sensor materials can be designed.
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Rehman F, Hussain Memon F, Ullah S, Jafar Mazumder MA, Al-Ahmed A, Khan F, Hussain Thebo K. Recent Development in Laminar Transition Metal Dichalcogenides-based Membranes Towards Water Desalination: A Review. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200107. [PMID: 35701111 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs)-based laminar membranes have gained significant interest in energy storage, fuel cell, gas separation, wastewater treatment, and desalination applications due to single layer structure, good functionality, high mechanical strength, and chemical resistivity. Herein, we review the recent efforts and development on TMDCs-based laminar membranes, and focus is given on their fabrication strategies. Further, TMDCs-based laminar membranes for water purification and seawater desalination are discussed in detail. Finally, present their merits, limits and future challenges needed in this area.
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- Faisal Rehman
- Department of Mechatronics, College of EME, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.,Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Sukkur IBA University, Sindh, Pakistan
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- K.A. CARE Energy Research & Innovation Center (ERIC), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.,Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Metal Research (IMR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenyang, China
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MXenes and other 2D nanosheets for modification of polyamide thin film nanocomposite membranes for desalination. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Park YG, Nam SN, Jang M, Min Park C, Her N, Sohn J, Cho J, Yoon Y. Boron nitride-based nanomaterials as adsorbents in water: A review. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nawaz A, Raheel Shah SA, Su X, Dar AA, Qin Z. Analytical strategies to sense water stress level: An analysis of ground water fluctuations sensing SDGs under pandemic scenario. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132924. [PMID: 34798116 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Groundwater fluctuation is directly linked with the consumption and wastage of water sources during the pandemic interval. That is why water resource planners directly target water resource and sanitation systems in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) concept. In this study, District Multan is designated as a study area with 85 distinct station points data sets from four zones taken to pursue this massive investigation. The data sets are studied analytically and graphically to explore the relationships among critical variables like population, average water consumption, groundwater elevation, water table depth, total consumption, wastage of water during the pandemic days, etc. For in-depth analysis, the statistical approaches are employed on these massive data sets to reveal the trend among each dataset point to generate predictive models. The results revealed that groundwater reservoirs and levels are continuously declining on an annual basis in the meantime, the water consumption and extraction are increasing simultaneously. The consumption during pandemic days has been increased so much at the same time the wastage and total consumption of water is rising a lot in contrast to previous daily consumption and water demand. The coefficient of determination (R-square) values vary from 0.41 to 0.93 in this investigation. It will help the utilization of developed models and water-providing organizations to forecast groundwater instabilities for the future. Moreover, the situation in the study area is very alarming in terms of water stress conditions. This study will help the decision-making agencies to produce a policy following the SDGs concept to control water consumption and higher extraction.
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- Ahsan Nawaz
- College of Civil Engineering & Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Multan, 60000, Pakistan.
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- College of Civil Engineering & Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xian, China.
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- College of Civil Engineering & Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Khalid A, Ahmad P, Khan A, Khandaker MU, Kebaili I, Alam MM, Din IU, Muhammad S, Razzaq Z, Rehman IU, Abbasi HA, Hayat D. Cytotoxic and photocatalytic studies of hexagonal boron nitride nanotubes: a potential candidate for wastewater and air treatment. RSC Adv 2022; 12:6592-6600. [PMID: 35424596 PMCID: PMC8981971 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00300g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Boron nitride (BN) nanomaterials are rapidly being investigated for potential applications in biomedical sciences due to their exceptional physico-chemical characteristics. However, their safe use demands a thorough understanding of their possible environmental and toxicological effects. The cytotoxicity of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) was explored to see if they could be used in living cell imaging. It was observed that the cytotoxicity of BNNTs is higher in cancer cells (65 and 80%) than in normal cell lines (40 and 60%) for 24 h and 48 h respectively. The influence of multiple experimental parameters such as pH, time, amount of catalyst, and initial dye concentration on percentage degradation efficiency was also examined for both catalyst and dye. The degradation effectiveness decreases (92 to 25%) as the original concentration of dye increases (5-50 ppm) due to a decrease in the availability of adsorption sites. Similarly, the degradation efficiency improves up to 90% as the concentration of catalyst increases (0.01-0.05 g) due to an increase in the adsorption sites. The influence of pH was also investigated, the highest degradation efficiency for MO dye was observed at pH 4. Our results show that lower concentrations of BNNTs can be employed in biomedical applications. Dye degradation properties of BNNTs suggest that it can be a potential candidate as a wastewater and air treatment material.
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- Awais Khalid
- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra 21300 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Azad Jammu, and Kashmir 13100 Muzaffarabad Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muzaffarabad Pakistan
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- Center for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University Bandar Sunway 47500 Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University P.O. Box 9004 Abha Saudi Arabia
- Laboratoire de Physique Appliquée, Groupe des Matériaux Luminescents, Université de Sfax, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax BP 1171 3000 Sfax Tunisia
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdul Aziz University Jeddah 21589 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University P. O. Box 173 Al-Kharj 11942 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra 21300 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra 21300 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Hazara University Mansehra 21300 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Azad Jammu, and Kashmir 13100 Muzaffarabad Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra 21300 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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High-Performance Boron Nitride Based Membranes for Water Purification. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030473. [PMID: 35159818 PMCID: PMC8838071 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In recent years, nanotechnology-based approaches have resulted in the development of new alternative sustainable technologies for water purification. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are an emerging class of materials for nanofiltration membranes. In this work, we report the production, characterisation and testing of a promising nanofiltration membrane made from water-exfoliated boron nitride (BN) 2D nanosheets. The membranes have been tested for water purification and removal of typical water-soluble dyes such as methyl orange, methylene blue and Evans blue, with the water-exfoliated BN membranes achieving retention values close to 100%. In addition, we compared the performance of membranes made from water-exfoliated BN with those produced from BN using sonication-assisted liquid exfoliation in selected organic solvents such as 2-propanol and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. It was found that membranes from the water-exfoliated BN showed superior performance. We believe this research opens up a unique opportunity for the development of new high-performance environmentally friendly membranes for nanofiltration and new sustainable separation technologies.
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Wang B, Yuan H, Yang T, Wang P, Xu X, Chang J, Kuang M, Chen H. A two-dimensional PtS 2/BN heterostructure as an S-scheme photocatalyst with enhanced activity for overall water splitting. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:26908-26914. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03595b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The optical absorption spectra of the PtS2/BN heterojunction.
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- Biao Wang
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- School of Resources and Environment, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing key Laboratory of Micro Nano Structure Optoelectronics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, People's Republic of China
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Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for the Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater: A Critical Review. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9122160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater is critical due to their considerable risk on ecosystems and human health. Additionally, they are resistant to conventional chemical and biological remediation methods. Two-dimensional nanomaterials are a promising approach to face this challenge due to their combination of high surface areas, high electrical conductivities, and partially optical transparency. This review discusses the state-of-the-art concerning their use as adsorbents, oxidation catalysts or photocatalysts, and electrochemical catalysts for water treatment purposes. The bibliographic search bases upon academic databases including articles published until August 2021. Regarding adsorption, high removal capacities (>200 mg g−1) and short equilibrium times (<30 min) are reported for molybdenum disulfide, metal-organic frameworks, MXenes, and graphene oxide/magnetite nanocomposites, attributed to a strong adsorbate-adsorbent chemical interaction. Concerning photocatalysis, MXenes and carbon nitride heterostructures show enhanced charge carriers separation, favoring the generation of reactive oxygen species to degrade most pharmaceuticals. Peroxymonosulfate activation via pure or photo-assisted catalytic oxidation is promising to completely degrade many compounds in less than 30 min. Future work should be focused on the exploration of greener synthesis methods, regeneration, and recycling at the end-of-life of two-dimensional materials towards their successful large-scale production and application.
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Vatanpour V, Naziri Mehrabani SA, Keskin B, Arabi N, Zeytuncu B, Koyuncu I. A Comprehensive Review on the Applications of Boron Nitride Nanomaterials in Membrane Fabrication and Modification. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Vahid Vatanpour
- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran, 15719-14911, Iran
- Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- Nano Science and Nano Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- Nano Science and Nano Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
- Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Turkey
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Preparation of Poly(acrylic acid) ‐Boron Nitride Composite as a Highly Efficient Adsorbent for Adsorptive Removal of Heavy Metal Ions. ChemistrySelect 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202100295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Pan J, Wang J. Reduction of structural hierarchy translates into variable influence on the performance of boron nitride aerogel. iScience 2021; 24:102251. [PMID: 33763637 PMCID: PMC7973872 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The rise of ceramic aerogel offers traditional ceramics a new window. Alongside the emerging prospects, what is open to explore includes the elegant design of a ceramic aerogel with tailorable inner organizations, what would occur when complex hierarchy exists in such an already intricate system, and how the properties get influenced as the complexity fades. Borrowing the wisdom from supramolecular world, we exquisitely transform BN aerogel from a complex hierarchy to a flatten microstructure based on solvent-induced morphology switch of its supramolecular precursor gel. Such reduction in structural hierarchy has insignificant effect on the thermal conductivity (∼0.027 W/(m·K)) but shifts the wettability from hydrophobicity to hydrophilicity and occasions nearly 3-fold difference in ion adsorption rate, as exemplified by lead ions. This work may promote the understanding of special hierarchy existing in delicate systems and inspire other attempts to harness the functionality of aerogels by manipulating structural hierarchy.
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- Jingjing Pan
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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