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Han Y, Dai C, Duan Y, Tu Y, Liu S, Zhang Y. Synthesis and Surface Properties of Photoresponsive Gemini Surfactants: Implication for Remediating PAHs-Contaminated Groundwater. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:10642-10650. [PMID: 36790397 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The efficient utility of surfactants remains a daunting task for groundwater remediation. In this study, we have synthesized a conventional photoresponsive surfactant 4-[4-[(4-butylphenyl)azo]phenoxy]butyldimethylethylammonium bromide (AzoPB) and a gemini photoresponsive surfactant N1,N2-bis[4-[4-[(4-butylphenyl)azo]phenoxy]butyl]-N1,N2-tetramethylethane-1,2-diammonium bromide (AzoPBT) for solubilizing PAHs in groundwater. The two surfactants' photosensitivity, surface properties, and solubilization/release ability for phenanthrene (Phe) and acenaphthylene (Ace) were studied in detail. Under UV-light irradiation for 15-20 s, the two surfactants can be converted from trans to cis, while cis-to-trans isomerization can be achieved under visible-light irradiation for 1 min. Compared to AzoPB, AzoPBT exhibited strong surface properties such as lower critical micelle concentration (0.52 mM), surface tension (γ, 28.94 mN·m-1), minimum area (Amin, 1.72 × 10-8 nm2), and higher maximum adsorption (Γmax, 96.55 mol·m-2). The solubility of Phe and Ace in the AzoPBT aqueous solution (12.84 and 14.27 mg/L) was much higher than that in the AzoPB aqueous solution (7.51 and 8.77 mg/L) and gradually increased as the surfactant concentration increased in both aqueous solutions. Compared to AzoPB, gemini surfactant AzoPBT exhibited stronger solubilization ability. After four cycles of cis-trans isomerization conversion, AzoPBT could still reduce the hydrophobicity of Phe in natural groundwater, although the solubility of Phe decreased slightly. Additionally, the release capacity of AzoPBT was significantly higher than that of AzoPB during the cyclic solubilization-release process. The results indicated that gemini photoresponsive surfactants should be preferable to conventional photoresponsive surfactants for groundwater remediation due to their higher solubilization and release efficiency for Phe in the cyclic solubilization and release process, which can improve repair efficiency, minimize secondary pollution, and reduce remediation costs.
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- Yueming Han
- College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Road, Shanghai 200234, P. R. China
- Institute of Urban Studies, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Road, Shanghai 200234, China
- Yangtze River Delta Urban Wetland Ecosystem National Field Observation and Research Station, Shanghai 200234, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Road, Shanghai 200234, P. R. China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Liang Q, Xu W, Mei G, Tian Y, Guo C, Pan W. Synthesis of a photosensitive quaternary ammonium collector and its flotation performance and mechanism for quartz. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.130936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Zhang T, Ge J, Li L, Wu H, Guo H, Fan J, Zhang T. Synergism between betaine surfactants under high-salt conditions. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2022.2125877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Tianci Zhang
- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, China
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- Research Institute of Exploration and Development, Tarim Oilfield Company, PetroChina, Korla, China
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- Exploration and Development Research Institute of PetroChina Changqing Oil Field, Xi’an, China
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Song XJ, Jiang XM, Hao CL. Photoswitchable adsorption behavior on a silica surface: A comparison of the partially fluorinated surfactants with the hydrocarbon surfactants. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Syntheses and properties of new photo-responsive gemini surfactants containing azobenzene group. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Controllable adsorption and desorption of a cationic surfactant at quartz directed by host-guest complex. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chen S, Costil R, Leung FK, Feringa BL. Self-Assembly of Photoresponsive Molecular Amphiphiles in Aqueous Media. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:11604-11627. [PMID: 32936521 PMCID: PMC8248021 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202007693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Amphiphilic molecules, comprising hydrophobic and hydrophilic moieties and the intrinsic propensity to self-assemble in aqueous environment, sustain a fascinating spectrum of structures and functions ranging from biological membranes to ordinary soap. Facing the challenge to design responsive, adaptive, and out-of-equilibrium systems in water, the incorporation of photoresponsive motifs in amphiphilic molecular structures offers ample opportunity to design supramolecular systems that enables functional responses in water in a non-invasive way using light. Here, we discuss the design of photoresponsive molecular amphiphiles, their self-assembled structures in aqueous media and at air-water interfaces, and various approaches to arrive at adaptive and dynamic functions in isotropic and anisotropic systems, including motion at the air-water interface, foam formation, reversible nanoscale assembly, and artificial muscle function. Controlling the delicate interplay of structural design, self-assembling conditions and external stimuli, these responsive amphiphiles open several avenues towards application such as soft adaptive materials, controlled delivery or soft actuators, bridging a gap between artificial and natural dynamic systems.
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- Shaoyu Chen
- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747AGGroningenNetherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747AGGroningenNetherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747AGGroningenNetherlands
- Present address: State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Drug DiscoveryDepartment of Applied Biology and Chemical TechnologyThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong KongChina
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- Stratingh Institute for ChemistryUniversity of GroningenNijenborgh 49747AGGroningenNetherlands
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Chen S, Costil R, Leung FK, Feringa BL. Self‐Assembly of Photoresponsive Molecular Amphiphiles in Aqueous Media. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202007693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Shaoyu Chen
- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747AG Groningen Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747AG Groningen Netherlands
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747AG Groningen Netherlands
- Present address: State Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong China
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- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 9747AG Groningen Netherlands
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Schnurbus M, Campbell RA, Droste J, Honnigfort C, Glikman D, Gutfreund P, Hansen MR, Braunschweig B. Photo-Switchable Surfactants for Responsive Air–Water Interfaces: Azo versus Arylazopyrazole Amphiphiles. J Phys Chem B 2020; 124:6913-6923. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.0c02848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Marco Schnurbus
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 28/30, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Busso-Peus-Straße 10, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Division of Pharmacy & Optometry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 28/30, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 28/30, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Busso-Peus-Straße 10, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 28/30, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Busso-Peus-Straße 10, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institut Laue-Langevin, 71 avenue des Martyrs, CS 20156, Grenoble CEDEX 9 38042, France
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 28/30, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 28/30, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN), Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Busso-Peus-Straße 10, 48149 Münster, Germany
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Dong R, Jiang X, Hao C, Xu W, Li H, Chen Y, Xie T. Wettability of quartz controlled by UV light irradiation using an azobenzene surfactant. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Chen J, Hu XY, Fang Y, Liu HH, Xia YM. Comparative Study of Conventional/Ethoxylated/Extended n-Alkylsulfate Surfactants. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:3116-3125. [PMID: 30758969 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b04022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A series of novel anionic e-surfactants n-C cP pS was molecular designed and synthesized from long-chain fatty alcohols by polypropoxylation and sulfation followed by neutralization. Excellent all-round performance of extended surfactants (e-surfactants) interests us how a simple polypropylene oxide (PPO) spacer has great effects on properties. By a comparative study of conventional/ethoxylated/extended n-alkylsulfate surfactants, we were surprised to find that e-surfactants are in an obvious rugby shape at the air/water surface according to molecular surface area ( am), and it comes down to the intramolecular PPO spacer coiling and surface-induced collapse. On the basis of the interfacial properties of the e-surfactants, it is found that the PPO spacer can provide both hydrophilic and lipophilic contributions to an e-surfactant molecule. The synergism between PPO spacers and alkyl chains indicates that a certain PPO spacer can adjust the contributions in view of different alkyl chain lengths. Therefore, it is both the rugby-shaped molecular geometry of e-surfactants and the dynamic amphipathicity of a PPO spacer that makes e-surfactants behave with excellent interfacial and solution properties for household cleaning. Therefore, this work gives us a hint that the molecular geometry of surfactants plays a vital role in interfacial and solution properties similar to molecular amphipathicity.
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- Ji Chen
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education); School of Chemical and Material Engineering , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu 214122 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education); School of Chemical and Material Engineering , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu 214122 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education); School of Chemical and Material Engineering , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu 214122 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education); School of Chemical and Material Engineering , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu 214122 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids (Ministry of Education); School of Chemical and Material Engineering , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu 214122 , P. R. China
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