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Machado TF, Utzeri G, Valente AJM, Serra MES, Murtinho D. Click nanosponge - A novel amine-rich β-cyclodextrin-based crosslinked polymer for heterogeneous catalysis. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 326:121612. [PMID: 38142073 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
Abstract
Cyclodextrin-based nanosponges are promising materials for heterogeneous catalysis due to their inherent synthetic versatility, tunable porosity and nontoxicity. In this work, a primary amine-rich β-cyclodextrin nanosponge was synthesized via click imine condensation reaction between 1,6-hexamethylamine-functionalized β-cyclodextrin (CDAM) and glutaraldehyde (GLT) to afford CDGLAM, in mild conditions. The crosslinked polymer exhibited a BET surface area of 36.39 m2 g-1, an average pore diameter of 3.09 nm (as assessed by the BJH method), and thermal stability up to 253 °C. CDGLAM was tested as heterogeneous catalyst for the metal-free Henry and Knoevenagel reactions, between aromatic aldehydes and nitromethane or ethyl cyanoacetate, respectively, affording the products in moderate to very high yields. These results show the ease of preparation of β-CD-based nanosponges from a green chemistry perspective, as well as their potential for future use in catalytic systems.
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- Tiago F Machado
- University of Coimbra, CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Garg A, Lai WC, Chopra H, Agrawal R, Singh T, Chaudhary R, Dubey BN. Nanosponge: A promising and intriguing strategy in medical and pharmaceutical Science. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23303. [PMID: 38163139 PMCID: PMC10757015 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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The complicated chemical reactions involved in the production of the newer drug delivery systems have mainly impeded efforts to build successful targeted drug delivery systems for a prolonged duration of time. Nanosponges, a recently created colloidal system, have the potential to overcome issues with medication toxicity, decreased bioavailability, and drug release over a wide area because they can be modified to work with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic types of drugs. Nanosponges are small sized with a three-dimensional network having a porous cavity. They can be prepared easily by crosslinking cyclodextrins with different compounds. Due to Cyclodextrin's outstanding biocompatibility, stability, and safety, a number of Cyclodextrin-based drug delivery systems have been developed promptly. The nanosponge drug delivery system possesses various applications in various ailments such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, theranostic applications, enhanced bioavailability, stability, etc. This review elaborates on benefits and drawbacks, preparation techniques, factors affecting their preparation, characterization techniques, applications, and most current developments in nanosponges.
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- Akash Garg
- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, P.O Chhatikara, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281001, India
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- Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan
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- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, P.O Chhatikara, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281001, India
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- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, P.O Chhatikara, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281001, India
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- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, P.O Chhatikara, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281001, India
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- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, P.O Chhatikara, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281001, India
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- Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, P.O Chhatikara, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281001, India
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Wei J, Wang X, Tu C, Long T, Bu Y, Wang H, Jeyakumar P, Jiang J, Deng S. Remediation technologies for neonicotinoids in contaminated environments: Current state and future prospects. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2023; 178:108044. [PMID: 37364306 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2023.108044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Neonicotinoids (NEOs) are synthetic insecticides with broad-spectrum insecticidal activity and outstanding efficacy. However, their extensive use and persistence in the environment have resulted in the accumulation and biomagnification of NEOs, posing significant risks to non-target organisms and humans. This review provides a summary of research history, advancements, and highlighted topics in NEOs remediation technologies and mechanisms. Various remediation approaches have been developed, including physiochemical, microbial, and phytoremediation, with microbial and physicochemical remediation being the most extensively studied. Recent advances in physiochemical remediation have led to the development of innovative adsorbents, photocatalysts, and optimized treatment processes. High-efficiency degrading strains with well-characterized metabolic pathways have been successfully isolated and cultured for microbial remediation, while many plant species have shown great potential for phytoremediation. However, significant challenges and gaps remain in this field. Future research should prioritize isolating, domesticating or engineering high efficiency, broad-spectrum microbial strains for NEO degradation, as well as developing synergistic remediation techniques to enhance removal efficiency on multiple NEOs with varying concentrations in different environmental media. Furthermore, a shift from pipe-end treatment to pollution prevention strategies is needed, including the development of green and economically efficient alternatives such as biological insecticides. Integrated remediation technologies and case-specific strategies that can be applied to practical remediation projects need to be developed, along with clarifying NEO degradation mechanisms to improve remediation efficiency. The successful implementation of these strategies will help reduce the negative impact of NEOs on the environment and human health.
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- Jing Wei
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Health and Land Resource, Guangdong Technology and Equipment Research Center for Soil and Water Pollution Control, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing 526061, Guangdong, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu, China; School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Nanjing 210008, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, Guangdong, China
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- Environmental Sciences Group, School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu, China.
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Shadmani N, Makvandi P, Parsa M, Azadi A, Nedaei K, Mozafari N, Poursina N, Mattoli V, Tay FR, Maleki A, Hamidi M. Enhancing Methotrexate Delivery in the Brain by Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Functionalized with Cell-Penetrating Peptide using in Vivo and ex Vivo Monitoring. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:1531-1548. [PMID: 36763486 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) acts as a physical/biochemical barrier that protects brain parenchyma from potential hazards exerted by different xenobiotics found in the systemic circulation. This barrier is created by "a lipophilic gate" as well as a series of highly organized influx/efflux mechanisms. The BBB bottleneck adversely affects the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents in treating different CNS malignancies such as glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer affecting the brain. In the present study, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) were conjugated with the transactivator of transcription (TAT) peptide, a cell-penetrating peptide, to produce MSN-NH-TAT with the aim of improving methotrexate (MTX) penetration into the brain. The TAT-modified nanosystem was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and N2 adsorption-desorption analysis. In vitro hemolysis and cell viability studies confirmed the biocompatibility of the MSN-based nanocarriers. In addition, in vivo studies showed that the MTX-loaded MSN-NH-TAT improved brain-to-plasma concentration ratio, brain uptake clearance, and the drug's blood terminal half-life, compared with the use of free MTX. Taken together, the results of the present study indicate that MSN functionalization with TAT is crucial for delivery of MTX into the brain. The present nanosystem represents a promising alternative drug carrier to deliver MTX into the brain via overcoming the BBB.
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- Nasim Shadmani
- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center (ZPNRC), Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran.,Trita Nanomedicine Research & Technology Development Center (TNRTC), Zanjan Health Technology Park, 45156-13191Zanjan, Iran
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Bioengineering, The University of Edinburgh, EdinburghEH9 3JL, U.K
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- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran.,Cancer Gene Therapy Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71468 64685Shiraz, Iran.,Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71468 64685Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 71468 64685Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran
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- Centre for Materials Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025Pontedera, Pisa, Italy
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- The Graduate School, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia30912, United States
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center (ZPNRC), Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center (ZPNRC), Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran.,Trita Nanomedicine Research & Technology Development Center (TNRTC), Zanjan Health Technology Park, 45156-13191Zanjan, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184Zanjan, Iran
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Valente AJM, Pirozzi D, Cinquegrana A, Utzeri G, Murtinho D, Sannino F. Synthesis of β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponges for remediation of 2,4-D polluted waters. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 215:114214. [PMID: 36058273 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two cyclodextrin-based nanosponges (CD-NSs) were synthesized using diamines with 6 and 12 methylene groups, CDHD6 and CDHD12, respectively, and used as adsorbents to remove 2,4-D from aqueous solutions. The physico-chemical characterization of the CD‒NSs demonstrated that, when using the linker with the longest chain length, the nanosponges show a more compact structure and higher thermal stability, probably due to hydrophobic interactions. SEM micrographs showed significant differences between the two nanosponges used. The adsorption of 2,4-D was assessed in terms of different parameters, including solid/liquid ratio, pH, kinetics and isotherms. Adsorption occurred preferentially at lower pH values and for short-chain crosslinked nanosponges; while the former is explained by the balance of acid-base characteristics of the adsorbent and adsorbate, the latter can be justified by the increase in the crosslinker-crosslinker interactions, predominantly hydrophobic, rather than adsorbent-adsorbate interactions. The maximum adsorption capacity at the equilibrium (qe) was 20,903 mmol/kg, obtained using CDHD12 with an initial 2,4-D concentration of 2 mmol/L. An environmentally friendly strategy, based on alkali desorption, was developed to recycle and reuse the adsorbents. On the basis of the results obtained, cyclodextrin-based nanosponges appear promising materials for an economically feasible removal of phenoxy herbicides, to be used as potential adsorbents for the sustainable management of agricultural wastewaters.
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- Artur J M Valente
- University of Coimbra, Department of Chemistry, CQC, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Naples "Federico II", Department of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Industrial Production (DICMaPI), Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Piazzale Tecchio, 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples "Federico II", Department of Agricultural Sciences, Via Università 100, 80055 Portici, Naples, Italy
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- University of Coimbra, Department of Chemistry, CQC, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Department of Chemistry, CQC, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Naples "Federico II", Department of Agricultural Sciences, Via Università 100, 80055 Portici, Naples, Italy.
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Desai D, Shende P. β-Cyclodextrin-crosslinked synthetic neuropeptide Y-based nanosponges in epilepsy by contributing GABAergic signal. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2022; 45:102594. [PMID: 35934306 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2022.102594] [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: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a polypeptide sequence useful in regulating physiological functions like homeostasis, feeding, etc., but its usage is restricted due to its short half-life. β-cyclodextrin-crosslinked nanosponges improve the drug release and stability due to its wide cavity, which is helpful to deliver therapeutics. The present work aimed to formulate synthetic NPY-based nanocarriers as sponges by polymer condensation mechanism using design experiment to improve the peptide release and stability. The validated nanosponges exhibited a particle size of 423.42 ± 5.32 nm, 75.82 ± 7.43 % entrapment efficiency and 83.50 ± 6.54 % NPY release for 24 h. The NPY and β-cyclodextrin interaction was confirmed by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The NPY-loaded nanosponges were found stable for 6 months at two conditions (5 ± 2 °C and 25 ± 2 °C). The cross-linked nanocarriers of synthetic peptide-based nanosponges powder at different doses were administered intranasally using a metered-dose inhaler in the animal model to check its antiepileptic activity. The synthetic NPY-loaded nanosponges at higher doses showed significant antiepileptic effects equivalent to the standard drug (administered orally) in maximal electroshock and chemically-induced seizures with an increase of NPY in the brain directly proportional to GABAergic signalling by increase in GABA levels resulting in convulsions attenuation.
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- Drashti Desai
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V. L. Mehta road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, India.
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V. L. Mehta road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, India.
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Machado TF, Santos FA, Pereira RFP, de Zea Bermudez V, Valente AJM, Serra MES, Murtinho D. β-Ketoenamine Covalent Organic Frameworks—Effects of Functionalization on Pollutant Adsorption. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153096. [PMID: 35956612 PMCID: PMC9370968 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Water pollution due to global economic activity is one of the greatest environmental concerns, and many efforts are currently being made toward developing materials capable of selectively and efficiently removing pollutants and contaminants. A series of β-ketoenamine covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have been synthesized, by reacting 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol (TFP) with different C2-functionalized and nonfunctionalized diamines, in order to evaluate the influence of wall functionalization and pore size on the adsorption capacity toward dye and heavy metal pollutants. The obtained COFs were characterized by different techniques. The adsorption of methylene blue (MB), which was used as a model for the adsorption of pharmaceuticals and dyes, was initially evaluated. Adsorption studies showed that –NO2 and –SO3H functional groups were favorable for MB adsorption, with TpBd(SO3H)2-COF [100%], prepared between TFP and 4,4′-diamine- [1,1′-biphenyl]-2,2′-disulfonic acid, achieving the highest adsorption capacity (166 ± 13 mg g−1). The adsorption of anionic pollutants was less effective and decreased, in general, with the increase in –SO3H and –NO2 group content. The effect of ionic interactions on the COF performance was further assessed by carrying out adsorption experiments involving metal ions. Isotherms showed that nonfunctionalized and functionalized COFs were better described by the Langmuir and Freundlich sorption models, respectively, confirming the influence of functionalization on surface heterogeneity. Sorption kinetics experiments were better adjusted according to a second-order rate equation, confirming the existence of surface chemical interactions in the adsorption process. These results confirm the influence of selective COF functionalization on adsorption processes and the role of functional groups on the adsorption selectivity, thus clearly demonstrating the potential of this new class of materials in the efficient and selective capture and removal of pollutants in aqueous solutions.
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- Tiago F. Machado
- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (T.F.M.); (F.A.S.); (M.E.S.S.); (D.M.)
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- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (T.F.M.); (F.A.S.); (M.E.S.S.); (D.M.)
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- Chemistry Department and Chemistry Center, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal;
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- Chemistry Department and CQ-VR, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (T.F.M.); (F.A.S.); (M.E.S.S.); (D.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-966047336
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- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (T.F.M.); (F.A.S.); (M.E.S.S.); (D.M.)
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- CQC-IMS, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (T.F.M.); (F.A.S.); (M.E.S.S.); (D.M.)
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