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Ehtisham M, Badawi AK, Khan AM, Khan RA, Ismail B. Exploring moisture adsorption on cobalt-doped ZnFe 2O 4 for applications in atmospheric water harvesting. RSC Adv 2024; 14:6165-6177. [PMID: 38375010 PMCID: PMC10875414 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08152d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting (SBAWH) is a highly promising approach for extracting water from the atmosphere thanks to its sustainability, exceptional energy efficiency, and affordability. In this work, ZnFe2O4 and Zn0.4Co0.6Fe2O4 were evaluated for moisture adsorption. The desired materials were synthesized by a surfactant-assisted sol-gel method. Synthesized samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and point of zero charge (PZC). Crystallinity and phase composition were evaluated by XRD analysis. Several parameters were determined using XRD analysis: lattice parameter, unit cell volume, crystallite size, and bulk density. The morphology of synthesized materials was assessed via SEM, and unveiled the acquisition of consistent, homogeneous, and uniform crystals. Elemental composition was determined through EDX spectroscopy. Water adsorption on the surface was evaluated by FTIR spectroscopy. The magnetic properties of synthesized ZnFe2O4 and cobalt-doped ZnFe2O4 ferrites were investigated using VSM. The negative charge on the Zn0.4Co0.6Fe2O4 surface was explored using PZC. Adsorption studies on synthesized materials were conducted with the help of an atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) plant created by our team. Moisture adsorption isotherms of synthesized materials were determined using a gravimetric method under varying temperature and relative humidity (45-95%) conditions. The moisture content (Mc) of Zn0.4Co0.6Fe2O4 and ZnFe2O4 was 597 mg g-1 and 104 mg g-1, respectively. Key thermodynamic properties, including isosteric heat of adsorption (Qst), change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG), and change in sorption entropy (ΔS), were evaluated. Qst was negative, which confirmed the sorption of water vapors on the material surface. ΔG and ΔS indicated that water-vapor adsorption was spontaneous and exothermic. A second-order kinetics study was carried out on synthesized materials, demonstrating their chemisorption behavior. The latter was due to the oxygen defects created by replacement of Co2+ and Fe3+ at tetrahedral and octahedral sites. Water vapors in the atmosphere became attached to the surface and deprotonation occurred, and the hydroxyl ions were formed. Water vapor attached to these hydroxyl ions. A second-order kinetics study was carried out to confirm the chemisorption behavior of synthesized materials.
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- Muhammad Ehtisham
- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22060 Pakistan +92 992 383595 +92 992 383592
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- Civil Engineering Department, El-Madina Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology Giza 12588 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22060 Pakistan +92 992 383595 +92 992 383592
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22060 Pakistan +92 992 383595 +92 992 383592
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus 22060 Pakistan +92 992 383595 +92 992 383592
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Ochmann M, Vrba V, Kopp J, Ingr T, Malina O, Machala L. Microwave-Enhanced Crystalline Properties of Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2987. [PMID: 36080025 PMCID: PMC9457733 DOI: 10.3390/nano12172987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two series of ZnFe2O4 mixed cubic spinel nanoparticles were prepared by a coprecipitation method, where a solution of Fe3+ and Zn2+ was alkalised by a solution of NaOH. While the first series was prepared by a careful mixing of the two solutions, the microwave radiation was used to enhance the reaction in the other series of samples. The effect of the microwave heating on the properties of the prepared particles is investigated. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetometry were employed to prove the cubic structure and superparamagnetic behavior of the samples. The particle size in the range of nanometers was investigated by a transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the N2 adsorption measurements were used to determine the BET area of the samples. The stoichiometry and the chemical purity were proven by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Additionally, the inversion factor was determined using the low temperature Mössbauer spectra in the external magnetic field. The microwave heating had a significant effect on the mean coherent length. On the other hand, it had a lesser influence on the size and BET surface area of the prepared nanoparticles.
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- Martin Ochmann
- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Experimental Physics, Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, 17. listopadu 1192/12, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Maruthupandi M, Stairish MJ, Sahila S, Vasimalai N. Ultrasensitive and selective detection of cadmium ions in hair, nail, cigarette and waste water samples using disulfo-stilbenediamine capped silver nanoparticles. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Ganjali F, Kashtiaray A, Zarei-Shokat S, Taheri-Ledari R, Maleki A. Functionalized hybrid magnetic catalytic systems on micro- and nanoscale utilized in organic synthesis and degradation of dyes. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:1263-1307. [PMID: 36133673 PMCID: PMC9418160 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00818h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Herein, a concise review of the latest developments in catalytic processes involving organic reactions is presented, focusing on magnetic catalytic systems (MCSs). In recent years, various micro- and nanoscale magnetic catalysts have been prepared through different methods based on optimized reaction conditions and utilized in complex organic synthesis or degradation reactions of pharmaceutical compounds. These biodegradable, biocompatible and eco-benign MCSs have achieved the principles of green chemistry, and thus their usage is highly advocated. In addition, MCSs can shorten the reaction time, effectively accelerate reactions, and significantly upgrade both pharmaceutical synthesis and degradation mechanisms by preventing unwanted side reactions. Moreover, the other significant benefits of MCSs include their convenient magnetic separation, high stability and reusability, inexpensive raw materials, facile preparation routes, and surface functionalization. In this review, our aim is to present at the recent improvements in the structure of versatile MCSs and their characteristics, i.e., magnetization, recyclability, structural stability, turnover number (TON), and turnover frequency (TOF). Concisely, different hybrid and multifunctional MCSs are discussed. Additionally, the applications of MCSs for the synthesis of different pharmaceutical ingredients and degradation of organic wastewater contaminants such as toxic dyes and drugs are demonstrated.
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- Fatemeh Ganjali
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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Influence of Ce3+ on the Structural, Morphological, Magnetic, Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Properties of Spinel MnFe2O4 Nanocrystallites Prepared by the Combustion Route. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12020268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The present work describes the effect of Ce3+ ion doping on the structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of spinel manganese ferrite (MnFe2O4) nanocrystallites (NCs) using various instrument techniques. Rare earth element (REE) Cerium (Ce3+) doped MnFe2O4 NCs were prepared by a simple microwave combustion technique. In the present scenario, ferrites are widely used for photocatalytic dye degradation and antibacterial applications. Aiming to achieve this, we prepared Ce3+ doped MnFe2O4 NCs by microwave combustion method and urea as burning agent and the obtained powder samples were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), high resolution scanning electron microscope (HR-SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM) and vibration sample magnetometer (VSM) techniques. The pure spinel phase formation was confirmed by XRD analysis. FTIR spectra show two prominent absorption bands under 1000 cm−1, which confirms the formation of the spinel structure. HR-SEM and HR-TEM pictures demonstrated a sphere-shaped morphology and also expose the combination and agglomeration of grains, which are mostly due to the magnetic characteristics of the samples. The magnetic properties of the synthesized MnCexFe2−xO4 (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5) NCs were studied by VSM analysis at room temperature (RT) shows ferromagnetic behavior. The photodegradation results showed that MnFe2O4 and Ce doped MnFe2O4 NCs have a higher potential to degrade methylene blue (MB) and the sample MnCe0.3Fe1.7O4 NCs showed superb photocatalytic performance (91.53%) compared to other samples. The antibacterial activities of Gram-positive S. aureus, B. subtilis and Gram-negative K. pneumonia and E. coli were investigated using pure and Ce3+ substituted MnFe2O4 NCs and a higher activity for MnCe0.3Fe1.7O4 NCs than other samples was observed, which indicated that they can be used in biomedical applications.
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Vinosha PA, Vinsla JVA, Madhavan J, Devanesan S, AlSalhi MS, Nicoletti M, Xavier B. Impact of dysprosium doped (Dy) zinc ferrite (ZnFe 2o 4) nanocrystals in photo- fenton exclusion of recalcitrant organic pollutant. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 203:111913. [PMID: 34425112 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The issue of effluent, especially organic colorants from several manufacturing units overlays an immense delinquent of the current epoch owing to its effect on oncogenic health hazards. Thus, Rare Earth Metal dysprosium (Dy) doped Zinc Ferrite (ZnFe2O4) were as-synthesized by a facile co-precipitation technique as an effectual nano photocatalyst intended to the amputation of these noxious dyes. The structural, functional, optical, magnetic, and degradation properties of this RE (Dy3+) doped ions were investigated using various characterizations, such as crystallite size (D) and several parameters (cation distribution, oxygen positional parameters, and bond length) were determined using XRD (X-ray diffraction) and it was found that as the dy3+ ion concentration increases the speck size decreased and the grain size remained within nano regime, which intern affects the surface area. From BET analysis it was found that on increasing the doping concentration, the surface area increases which pave a substantial role in the photo-Fenton activity. By using FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy) various functional parameters (elastic, interionic bonds, ion distribution, etc.) were determined. Raman spectra had no extra peak formation which is seen to have pure phase formation of the as-synthesized samples. HR-TEM (High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy analysis were done to determine the nature of the sample, the as-synthesized magnetic samples exhibit a polycrystalline formation with cubical agglomeration. The magnetic property was very significant for x = 0.10 concentration. As-synthesized (Fe0.9064Zn0.0936) [Fe1.0936Dy0.1Zn0.8064] O4) exhibits a momentous photo - Fenton activity against MB (Methylene blue), its removal efficiency was found to be 97.3% after 45 min. Also, this spinel ferrite acts as a magnetic recyclable catalyst even after 5 cycles with an insignificant lessening of elements and photo-Fenton activity.
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- P Annie Vinosha
- Department of Physics, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai, 600086, India
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- Department of Physics, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai, 600086, India
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- Solar Energy Lab, Department of Chemistry, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, 632 115, India
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, 00185, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai, 600086, India.
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