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Wei X, Lin T, Lu L, Yu M, Yin X. Enhanced homogeneity and flexibility in a humidity sensor using cellulose nanocrystal-based composite film with circular shear flow. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130293. [PMID: 38382791 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) film is known to be one kind of dynamic color-sensing material, capable of reversible color changes in response to varying humidity levels. However, the brittleness, low hygroscopicity and poor homogeneity of these films have hindered their development. To address this limitation, we present a novel approach where we combine natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) with sorbitol under the influence of circular shear flow to craft a CNC humidity-sensitive film with enhanced flexibility, hygroscopicity and homogeneity. The inclusion of sorbitol and NADES enhances hygroscopicity and improves the flexibility. Surprisingly, the introduction of circular shear flow was found not only to improve homogeneity, macroscopically and microscopically, but also to further enhance flexibility, toughness, and water absorption capability. The resulting composite films demonstrated highly reversible color changes across the whole visible spectrum depending on the relative humidity, showing their capability to be reliable humidity-sensing materials. Thanks to the improved homogeneity and flexibility, the obtained humidity-sensing composite film can be employed in its entirety without the need for cutting, making it a promising candidate for various applications.
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- Xiaoyao Wei
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Paper Based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, PR China.
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Paper Based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Paper Based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Paper Based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Paper Based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, PR China.
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Khademi S, Masoumi AA, Sadeghi M, Riasi A, Moheb A. Modeling and optimization of laying hen manure drying process to reduce protein and ammonium-N losses by adding sodium bentonite and wheat straw. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119668. [PMID: 38056333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119668] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Laying hen manure (LHM) is a major source of pollution due to its high nitrogen (N) and moisture content (MC). Therefore, reducing the MC of LHM is necessary to retain its recyclable value and reduce environmental pollution. One effective way is by incorporating sodium bentonite (SB) and wheat straw (WS) as amendments in the LHM. This work aimed to optimize the drying conditions of LHM and investigate the effect of SB and WS utilization on the dehydration rate, reduction of crude protein (CP), and reduction of ammonium-N (N [Formula: see text] -N). The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize these processes. For this purpose, two sets of experiments (drying of LHM with and without SB and Ws) were designed. The independent parameters were air temperature (70, 80, and 90 °C), air velocity (1, 1.5, and 2 m s-1), layer thickness (5, 10, and 15 mm), SB (2%, 4%, and 6%), and WS (3%, 7.5%, and 12%). The results indicated that temperature and WS had the most significant influence on all responses. To maximize the dehydration rate and minimize the reduction of CP and N [Formula: see text] -N, the optimal conditions were a temperature of 78 °C, air velocity of 1 m s-1, and layer thickness of 5 mm in the first set of experiments, and a temperature of 80 °C, air velocity of 1.5 m s-1, layer thickness of 11 mm, 6% SB, and 12% WS in the second set of experiments. Under the optimum conditions, LHM treated with 6% SB and 12% WS retained 10% more CP and 58% more N [Formula: see text] -N than untreated LHM. Therefore, according to the obtained results, SB and WS are recommended as additives to reduce the CP and N [Formula: see text] -N losses of LHM during the drying process.
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- Sahar Khademi
- Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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Xing J, Huang J, Wang X, Yang F, Bai Y, Li S, Zhang X. Removal of low-concentration tetracycline from water by a two-step process of adsorption enrichment and photocatalytic regeneration. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 343:118210. [PMID: 37229865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Developing a high-performance method that can effectively control pollution caused by low concentrations of antibiotics is urgently needed. Herein, a novel three-dimensional PPy/Zn3In2S6 nanoflower composites were prepared for the comprehensive treatment of low-concentration tetracycline (Tc) hydrochloride in wastewater based on the adsorption/photocatalysis of Zn3In2S6 and the conductivity of PPy. In this preparation method, adsorption enrichment and photocatalytic regeneration were conducted in two steps, eliminating the dilution and dispersion effects of aqueous solvents on photocatalytic species and antibiotics. Results showed that Zn3In2S6 could effectively adsorb 87.85% of Tc at pH of 4.5 and photocatalytically degrade Tc at pH of 10.5. Although the adsorption capacity of Zn3In2S6 was slightly reduced after being combined with PPy, its photocatalytic efficiency was substantially enhanced. Specifically, 0.5%PPy/Zn3In2S6 could degrade 99.92% of the surface-enriched Tc in 1 h and induce the regeneration of the adsorption sites. Furthermore, the adsorption capacity remained above 85% even after recycling PPy/Zn3In2S6 ten times. The photocatalytic degradation mechanism analysis revealed that the enrichment of Tc on 0.5%PPy/Zn3In2S6 negatively impacts the photocatalytic efficiency, while •O2- and •OH radicals were the main oxidative species that played an important role in the photoregeneration process.
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- Jianyu Xing
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, China.
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- SINO Shaanxi Nuclear Industry Comprehensive Analysis Testing CO., LTD., Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710024, PR China
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- SINO Shaanxi Nuclear Industry Comprehensive Analysis Testing CO., LTD., Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710024, PR China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710054, PR China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, 710054, China
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Cheng X, Chen J, Li H, Sheng G. Preparation and evaluation of celite decorated iron nanoparticles for the sequestration performance of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:63535-63548. [PMID: 37055688 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26896-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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The increasing usage of an important heavy metal chromium for industrial purposes, such as metallurgy, electroplating, leather tanning, and other fields, has contributed to an augmented level of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in watercourses negatively impacting the ecosystems and significantly making Cr(VI) pollution a serious environmental issue. In this regard, iron nanoparticles exhibited great reactivity in remediation of Cr(VI)-polluted waters and soils, but, the persistence and dispersion of the raw iron should be improved. Herein, this article utilized an environment-friendly celite as a modifying reagent and described the preparation of a novel composites namaly celite decorated iron nanoparticles (C-Fe0) and evaluation of C-Fe0 for the sequestration performance of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. The results indicated that initial Cr(VI) concentration, adsorbent dosage, and especially solution pH are all critical factors to control C-Fe0 performance in Cr(VI) sequestration. We demonstrated that C-Fe0 could achieve a high Cr(VI) sequestration efficiency with an optimized adsorbent dosage. Fitness of the pseudo-second-order kinetics model with data indicated that adsorption was the rate-controlling step and chemical interaction controlled Cr(VI) sequestration on C-Fe0. The adsorption isotherm of Cr(VI) could be the best depicted by Langmuir model with a monolayer adsorption. The underlying sequestration path of Cr(VI) by C-Fe0 was then put forward, and the combined effect of adsorption and reduction implied the potentials of C-Fe0 in Cr(VI) removal.
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- Xiankui Cheng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Fat-Soluble Vitamin, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Fat-Soluble Vitamin, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Fat-Soluble Vitamin, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, 312000, People's Republic of China.
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Yahya R, Elshaarawy RFM. Cross-linked quaternized polyethersulfone-amino crystalline nanocellulose composite membrane for enhanced phosphate removal from wastewater. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 236:123995. [PMID: 36924875 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Cross-linked quaternized polyethersulfone (QPES) hybrid mixed polymer membranes (MPMs) loading amino crystalline nanocellulose (ACNC) were successfully fabricated and applied for phosphate removal. The successful production of novel materials was validated by microscopic, spectral, and microanalytical methods. When compared to the native QPES membrane, the primary qualities of QPES hybrid membranes (hydrophilicity, porosity, permeability, antifouling) have been greatly improved overall. In addition, the surface zeta potential (SZP) and ion exchange capacity (IEC) measurements demonstrated the high positive surface charge densities of MPMs, which is beneficial for phosphate uptake. Phosphate adsorption by these membranes was studied at different temperatures, contact times, and initial phosphate concentrations using batch experiments, to investigate the optimal conditions for phosphate uptake. The MPMs showed excellent adsorption capacities with maximal removal capacities in the range of 68.8-87.95 %. Phosphate adsorption on MPMs was regulated primarily by the Sips isotherm model with multilayer adsorption capabilities and exhibited pseudo-second order kinetics (R2 = 0.9951-0.9976). The positive ΔH° and ΔS° values are indicative of the endothermic nature of phosphate adsorption and randomness increase. The negative ΔG° value indicates the spontaneousity of phosphate adsorption. Phosphate removal effectiveness of the membranes was maintained following recovery and regeneration with NaOH.
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- Rana Yahya
- University of Jeddah, College of Science, Department of Chemistry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Suez University, 43533 Suez, Egypt; Institut für Anorganische Chemie und Strukturchemie, Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
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