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Zango ZU, Khoo KS, Garba A, Garba ZN, Danmallam UN, Aldaghri O, Ibnaouf KH, Ahmad NM, Binzowaimil AM, Lim JW, Bhattu M, Ramesh MD. A review on titanium oxide nanoparticles modified metal-organic frameworks for effective CO 2 conversion and efficient wastewater remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:119024. [PMID: 38692419 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119024] [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: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
Abstract
Environmental pollution has been increasing since last decade due to increasing industrialisation and urbanisation. Various kinds ofenvironmental pollutants including carbon dioxide (CO2), dyes, pharmaceuticals, phenols, heavy metals along with many organic and inorganic species have been discovered in the various environmental compartments which possess harmful impacts tox human health, wildlife, and ecosystems. Thus, various efforts have been made through regulations, technological advancements, and public awareness campaigns to reduce the impact of the pollution. However, finding suitable alternatives to mitigate their impacts remained a challenge. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are one of the advanced materials with unique features such as high porosity and stability which exhibit versatile applications in environmental remediation. Their composites with titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2) have been discovered to offer potential feature such as light harvesting capacity and catalytic activity. The composite integration and properties have been confirmed through characterization using surface area analysis, scanning electron/transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and others. Thus, this work rigorously discussed potential applications of the MOF@TiO2 nanomaterials for the CO2 capture and effective utilization in methanol, ethanol, acetone, acetaldehyde, and other useful products that served as fuel to various industrial processes. Additionally, the work highlights the effective performance of the materials towards photocatalytic degradation of both organic and inorganic pollutants with indepth mechanistic insights. The article will offer significant contribution for the development of sustainable and efficient technologies for the environmental monitoring and pollution mitigation.
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- Zakariyya Uba Zango
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Science, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Katsina City 2137, Katsina, Nigeria; Institute of Semi-Arid Zone Studies, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Katsina City 2137, Katsina, Nigeria.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Science, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Katsina City 2137, Katsina, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, 810107, Zaria. Nigeria, India
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 13318, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 13318, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia; Laser and Optoelectronics Engineering Department, Dijlah University College, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 13318, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India
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- Instituto de Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica-1000000, Chile
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Salahshoori I, Namayandeh Jorabchi M, Mazaheri A, Mirnezami SMS, Afshar M, Golriz M, Nobre MAL. Tackling antibiotic contaminations in wastewater with novel Modified-MOF nanostructures: A study of molecular simulations and DFT calculations. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 252:118856. [PMID: 38599447 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118856] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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The contamination of wastewater with antibiotics has emerged as a critical global challenge, with profound implications for environmental integrity and human well-being. Adsorption techniques have been meticulously investigated and developed to mitigate and alleviate their effects. In this study, we have investigated the adsorption behaviour of Erythromycin (ERY), Gentamicin (GEN), Levofloxacin (LEVO), and Metronidazole (MET) antibiotics as pharmaceutical contaminants (PHCs) on amide-functionalized (RC (=O)NH2)/MIL-53 (Al) (AMD/ML53A), using molecular simulations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Based on our DFT calculations, it becomes apparent that the adsorption tendencies of antibiotics are predominantly governed by the presence of AMD functional groups on the adsorbent surface. Specifically, hydrogen bonding (HB) and van der Waals (vdW) interactions between antibiotics and AMD groups serve as the primary mechanisms facilitating adsorption. Furthermore, we have observed that the adsorption behaviors of these antibiotics are influenced by their respective functional groups, molecular shapes, and sizes. Our molecular simulations delved into how the AMD/ML53A surfaces interact with antibiotics as PHCs. Moreover, various chemical quantum descriptors based on Frontier Molecular Orbitals (FMO) were explored to elucidate the extent of AMD/ML53A adsorption and to assess potential alterations in their electronic properties throughout the adsorption process. Monte Carlo simulation showed that ERY molecules adsorb stronger to the adsorbent in acidic and basic conditions than other contaminants, with high energies: -404.47 kcal/mol in acidic and -6375.26 kcal/mol in basic environments. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations revealed parallel orientation for the ERY molecule's adsorption on AMD/ML53A with 80% rejection rate. In conclusion, our study highlighted the importance of modeling in developing practical solutions for removing antibiotics as PHCs from wastewater. The insights gained from our calculations can facilitate the design of more effective adsorption materials, ultimately leading to a more hygienic and sustainable ecosystem.
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- Iman Salahshoori
- Department of Polymer Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran; Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Albert-Einstein-Straße 29a, D-18059 Rostock, Germany; Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran; Department of Energy Storage, Institute of Mechanics, Shiraz, Iran
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- São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Technology and Sciences, Presidente Prudente, SP, 19060-900, Brazil
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Gao L, Kou D, Lin R, Ma W, Zhang S. Visual Recognition of Volatile Organic Compounds by Photonic Nose Integrated with Multiple Metal-Organic Frameworks. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308641. [PMID: 38282134 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The photonic nose inspired by the olfactory system is an integrated detection platform constructed by multiple sensing units as channels. However, in the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the sensing results that cannot be directly readable and the poor ability to distinguish analytes with similar chemical properties are the main challenges faced by this sensor. Here, 8 metal-organic frameworks (MOF)-based photonic crystals are used as the basic sensing units to construct a photonic nose detection platform. The microscopic adsorption of VOCs by MOFs enables the photonic crystals (PCs) to produce macroscopic structural color output, and further makes the photonic nose have specific color fingerprints for different VOCs, the response time of all PCs to VOCs can be within 1 s. Through the color fingerprint, the visual identification of VOCs produced by 5 common solvent vapors is realized, and 9 VOCs with similar chemical properties are further distinguished. In addition, the application potential of the photonic nose in the actual environment is verified by identifying different contents of benzene in the paint. It is envisaged that the MOF-based photonic nose has great reference value for the development of intelligent and multi-component synergistic functional gas sensors.
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- Lei Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, 2# Linggong Rd, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, 2# Linggong Rd, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, 2# Linggong Rd, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, 2# Linggong Rd, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, 2# Linggong Rd, Dalian, 116024, China
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Liu Q, Li H, Zhang Y, Chen W, Yu S, Chen Y. Porphyrin/phthalocyanine-based porous organic polymers for pollutant removal and detection: Synthesis, mechanisms, and challenges. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:117406. [PMID: 37839529 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The growing global concern about environmental threats due to environmental pollution requires the development of environmentally friendly and efficient removal/detection materials and methods. Porphyrin/phthalocyanine (Por/Pc) based porous organic polymers (POPs) as a newly emerging porous material are prepared through polymerizing building blocks with different structures. Benefiting from the high porosity, adjustable pore structure, and enzyme-like activities, the Por/Pc-POPs can be the ideal platform to study the removal and detection of pollutants. However, a systematic summary of their application in environmental treatment is still lacking to date. In this review, the development of various Por/Pc-POPs for pollutant removal and detection applications over the past decade was systematically addressed for the first time to offer valuable guidance on environmental remediation through the utilization of Por/Pc-POPs. This review is divided into two sections (pollutants removal and detection) focusing on Por/Pc-POPs for organic, inorganic, and gaseous pollutants adsorption, photodegradation, and chemosensing, respectively. The related removal and sensing mechanisms are also discussed, and the methods to improve removal and detection efficiency and selectivity are also summarized. For the future practical application of Por/Pc-POPs, this review provides the emerging research directions and their application possibility and challenges in the removal and detection of pollutants.
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- Qi Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, Shandong, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, Shandong, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, Shandong, China
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- Department of Science, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Education City, P.O. Box 23874, Doha, Qatar.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, Shandong, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, Shandong, China.
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Ma Q, Li Y, Tan Y, Xu B, Cai J, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Wu Q, Yang B, Huang J. Recent Advances in Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Photocatalysts: Design Strategies and Applications in Heavy Metal Control. Molecules 2023; 28:6681. [PMID: 37764456 PMCID: PMC10535165 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The heavy metal contamination of water systems has become a major environmental concern worldwide. Photocatalysis using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has emerged as a promising approach for heavy metal remediation, owing to the ability of MOFs to fully degrade contaminants through redox reactions that are driven by photogenerated charge carriers. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent developments in MOF-based photocatalysts for removing and decontaminating heavy metals from water. The tunable nature of MOFs allows the rational design of composition and features to enhance light harvesting, charge separation, pollutant absorptivity, and photocatalytic activities. Key strategies employed include metal coordination tuning, organic ligand functionalization, heteroatom doping, plasmonic nanoparticle incorporation, defect engineering, and morphology control. The mechanisms involved in the interactions between MOF photocatalysts and heavy metal contaminants are discussed, including light absorption, charge carrier separation, metal ion adsorption, and photocatalytic redox reactions. The review highlights diverse applications of MOF photocatalysts in treating heavy metals such as lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, silver, arsenic, nickel, etc. in water remediation. Kinetic modeling provides vital insights into the complex interplay between coupled processes such as adsorption and photocatalytic degradation that influence treatment efficiency. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is also crucial for evaluating the sustainability of MOF-based technologies. By elucidating the latest advances, current challenges, and future opportunities, this review provides insights into the potential of MOF-based photocatalysts as a sustainable technology for addressing the critical issue of heavy metal pollution in water systems. Ongoing efforts are needed to address the issues of stability, recyclability, scalable synthesis, and practical reactor engineering.
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- Qiang Ma
- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection in Chengdu Basin of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of City Solid Waste Energy and Building Materials Conversion & Utilization Technology, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Q.M.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (Q.W.); (Q.W.)
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection in Chengdu Basin of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of City Solid Waste Energy and Building Materials Conversion & Utilization Technology, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Q.M.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (Q.W.); (Q.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection in Chengdu Basin of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of City Solid Waste Energy and Building Materials Conversion & Utilization Technology, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Q.M.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (Q.W.); (Q.W.)
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China;
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Technology in Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering Industry, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China;
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali 671000, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection in Chengdu Basin of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of City Solid Waste Energy and Building Materials Conversion & Utilization Technology, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Q.M.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (Q.W.); (Q.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection in Chengdu Basin of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of City Solid Waste Energy and Building Materials Conversion & Utilization Technology, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Q.M.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (Q.W.); (Q.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection in Chengdu Basin of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of City Solid Waste Energy and Building Materials Conversion & Utilization Technology, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Q.M.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (Q.W.); (Q.W.)
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Protection in Chengdu Basin of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of City Solid Waste Energy and Building Materials Conversion & Utilization Technology, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (Q.M.); (Y.L.); (Y.T.); (Q.W.); (Q.W.)
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Jia H, Li Z, Wang F, Lu R, Zhang S, Zhang Z. Facile synthesis of NH2-MIL-53(Al)@RhB as a dual-emitting “on-off-on” probe for the detection of Fe3+ and ascorbic acid. Microchem J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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