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Anyachor CP, Orish CN, Ezejiofor AN, Cirovic A, Cirovic A, Dooka BD, Ezealisiji KM, Noundou XS, Orisakwe OE. Silica Nanoparticles from Melon Seed Husk Abrogated Binary Metal(loid) Mediated Cerebellar Dysfunction by Attenuation of Oxido-inflammatory Response and Upregulation of Neurotrophic Factors in Male Albino Rats. CEREBELLUM (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024:10.1007/s12311-024-01747-1. [PMID: 39331240 DOI: 10.1007/s12311-024-01747-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been touted for their role in the management of non-communicable diseases. Their neuroprotective benefits against heavy metal-induced neurotoxicity remain largely unexplored. This is a comparative evaluation of the oxido-inflammatory and neurotrophic effects of Ni, Al, and Ni/Al mixture on the cerebellum of male albino rats with or without treatment with SiNPs generated from melon seed husk. The study complied with the ARRIVE guidelines for reporting in vivo experiments. A total of 91, 7-9 week-old weight-matched male Sprague rats (to avoid sex bias) were randomly divided into 13 different dosing groups where Group 1 served as the control. Other groups received 0.2 mg/kg Ni, 1 mg/kg Al, and 0.2 mg/kg Ni + 1 mg/kg Al mixture with or without different doses of SiNP for 90 days. Rotarod performance was carried out. Oxidative stress markers, Ni, Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, neurotrophic factors, amyloid beta (Aβ-42), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) were determined in the cerebellum. SiNPs from melon seed husk caused a significant decrease in Aβ-42 level and activities of AChE and COX-2 and a significant increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) mediated by Ni, Al, and Ni/Al mixture exposure in rats. Neurotoxicity of the Ni/Al mixture is via heightened neuronal lipoperoxidative damage, decreased Mg, and increased Fe, and co-administration of SiNPs from melon seed husk with the Ni/Al mixture attenuated some of these biochemical changes in the cerebellum.
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- Chidinma P Anyachor
- Faculty of Medicine, Pulmonology Department, Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, Choba, Port Harcourt, 5323, Nigeria.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Pulmonology Department, Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Pulmonology Department, Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, Choba, Port Harcourt, 5323, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, MEDUNSA, Box 218, 0204, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Faculty of Medicine, Pulmonology Department, Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Advanced Research Centre, European University of Lefke, Lefke, Mersin, TR-10, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
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Park KC, Lim J, Thaggard GC, Shustova NB. Mining for Metal-Organic Systems: Chemistry Frontiers of Th-, U-, and Zr-Materials. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:18189-18204. [PMID: 38943655 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c06088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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The conceptual framework presented in this Perspective overviews the design principles of innovative thorium-based materials that could address urgent needs of the medicinal, nuclear energy, and waste remediation sectors from the lens of zirconium and uranium analogs. We survey the intersections of Zr, Th, and U chemistry with a focus on how the intrinsic behavior of each metal translates to broader material properties, including, but not limited to, structural and topological diversity, preferential metal-ligand binding, and reactivity. On the example of several classes of materials, including organometallic complexes, polyoxometalates, and the primary focus of this Perspective, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the design principles that govern the preparation of Zr-, Th-, and U-compounds, including oxophilicity, variation in oxidation states, and stable coordination environments have been considered. Further, we highlight how the impact of the mentioned variables may shift throughout the progression from discrete molecular systems to extended structures. We discuss the common assumption that zirconium-organic materials are typically considered a close analog of thorium-based congeners in areas such as material design and preparation. Through consideration of fundamental chemistry principles, we shed light on the relationships between Zr-, Th-, and U-based materials and highlight how a critical analysis of their distinct properties can be used to target a desired material performance. As a result, we provide a detailed understanding of Th-based materials chemistry by anchoring their fundamental properties between two well-studied reference points, zirconium- and uranium-containing analogs.
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- Kyoung Chul Park
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, 631 Sumter Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, 631 Sumter Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, 631 Sumter Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, 631 Sumter Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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Zhang J, Gao Y, Hou J, Guo J, Shao Z, Ming Y, He L, Chen Q, Wang S, Zhang K, Zhang Z. One particle three targets: Phosphate anion-modified magnetic mesoporous silica with enhanced fluorescence for sensitive detection, efficient adsorption, and repeated removal of uranium (VI) ions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133286. [PMID: 38134698 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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An ideal adsorbent material that combines the multiple capabilities of sensitive detection, efficient adsorption, and repeatable removal of uranium (U) from the environment remains a serious challenge. Herin, a general method was developed for synthesizing a series of phosphate anions (such as: PO43-, P2O74-, P3O105- and P6O186-) modified magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Fe3O4 @mSiO2-Zn2+ NPs). The mesoporous surfaces and abundant phosphate groups provide potential, powerful uranium-binding sites for capturing U(VI) ions. Especially, the optimum adsorption capacity of Fe3O4 @mSiO2-Zn2+/P3O105- NPs was as high as 885.90 mg·g-1 (298 K), which was higher than that of unmodified or other phosphate anions-modified Fe3O4 @mSiO2-Zn2+ NPs. Meanwhile, P3O105--binding sites and mesoporous surfaces also strongly restrict U(VI) ions' fluorescence vibrational inactivation, the adsorption results in rapid green fluorescence enhancement (within 180 s), and an ultra-low detection limit (4.5 nmol·L-1), which is well below the standard in drinking water of the World Health Organization (WHO). Furthermore, even after 5 cycles, the adsorbent still maintained their original adsorption capacity of 80.21% and displayed excellent selectivity for detecting and removing U(VI) from seawater. Based on these results, the Fe3O4 @mSiO2-Zn2+/P3O105- NPs seem to be a suitable multifunctional adsorbent for the detection, adsorption, and removal of U(VI) from environment.
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- Jian Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong 525000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, Anhui 243032, China.
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230000, China
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Ménard M, Ali LMA, Vardanyan A, Charnay C, Raehm L, Cunin F, Bessière A, Oliviero E, Theodossiou TA, Seisenbaeva GA, Gary-Bobo M, Durand JO. Upscale Synthesis of Magnetic Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and Application to Metal Ion Separation: Nanosafety Evaluation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:3155. [PMID: 38133052 PMCID: PMC10745894 DOI: 10.3390/nano13243155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The synthesis of core-shell magnetic mesoporous nanoparticles (MMSNs) through a phase transfer process is usually performed at the 100-250 mg scale. At the gram scale, nanoparticles without cores or with multicore systems are observed. Iron oxide core nanoparticles (IO) were synthesized through a thermal decomposition procedure of α-FeO(OH) in oleic acid. A phase transfer from chloroform to water was then performed in order to wrap the IO nanoparticles with a mesoporous silica shell through the sol-gel procedure. MMSNs were then functionalized with DTPA (diethylenetriaminepentacetic acid) and used for the separation of metal ions. Their toxicity was evaluated. The phase transfer procedure was crucial to obtaining MMSNs on a large scale. Three synthesis parameters were rigorously controlled: temperature, time and glassware. The homogeneous dispersion of MMSNs on the gram scale was successfully obtained. After functionalization with DTPA, the MMSN-DTPAs were shown to have a strong affinity for Ni ions. Furthermore, toxicity was evaluated in cells, zebrafish and seahorse cell metabolic assays, and the nanoparticles were found to be nontoxic. We developed a method of preparing MMSNs at the gram scale. After functionalization with DTPA, the nanoparticles were efficient in metal ion removal and separation; furthermore, no toxicity was noticed up to 125 µg mL-1 in zebrafish.
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- Mathilde Ménard
- ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (M.M.); (C.C.); (L.R.); (F.C.); (A.B.); (E.O.)
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (L.M.A.A.); (M.G.-B.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria, Alexandria 21561, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden; (A.V.); (G.A.S.)
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- ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (M.M.); (C.C.); (L.R.); (F.C.); (A.B.); (E.O.)
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- ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (M.M.); (C.C.); (L.R.); (F.C.); (A.B.); (E.O.)
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- ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (M.M.); (C.C.); (L.R.); (F.C.); (A.B.); (E.O.)
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- ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (M.M.); (C.C.); (L.R.); (F.C.); (A.B.); (E.O.)
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- ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (M.M.); (C.C.); (L.R.); (F.C.); (A.B.); (E.O.)
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- Department of Radiation Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Montebello, 0379 Oslo, Norway;
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden; (A.V.); (G.A.S.)
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- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (L.M.A.A.); (M.G.-B.)
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- ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34193 Montpellier, France; (M.M.); (C.C.); (L.R.); (F.C.); (A.B.); (E.O.)
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Ahmed B, Ahmad Z, Khatoon A, Khan I, Shaheen N, Malik AA, Hussain Z, Khan MA. Recent developments and challenges in uranium extraction from seawater through amidoxime-functionalized adsorbents. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:103496-103512. [PMID: 37704807 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29589-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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As per statistical estimations, we have only around 100 years of uranium life in terrestrial ores. In contrast, seawater has viable uranium resources that can secure the future of energy. However, to achieve this, environmental challenges need to be overcome, such as low uranium concentration (3.3 ppb), fouling of adsorbents, uranium speciation, oceanic temperature, and competition between elements for the active site of adsorbent (such as vanadium which has a significant influence on uranium adsorption). Furthermore, the deployability of adsorbent under seawater conditions is a gigantic challenge; hence, leaching-resistant stable adsorbents with good reusability and high elution rates are extremely needed. Powdered (nanostructured) adsorbents available today have limitations in fulfilling these requirements. An increase in the grafting density of functional ligands keeping in view economic sustainability is also a major obstacle but a necessity for high uranium uptake. To cope with these challenges, researchers reported hundreds of adsorbents of different kinds, but amidoxime-based polymeric adsorbents have shown some remarkable advantages and are considered the benchmark in uranium extraction history; they have a high affinity for uranium because of electron donors in their structure, and their amphoteric nature is responsible for effective uranium chelation under a wide range of pH. In this review, we have mainly focused on recent developments in uranium extraction from seawater through amidoxime-based adsorbents, their comparative analysis, and problematic factors that are needed to be considered for future research.
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- Bilal Ahmed
- Department of Chemistry, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Havelian, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research Lab, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Havelian, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Havelian, Pakistan
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Havelian, Pakistan.
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Malibekova A, Guliants V. Rational design of selective functionalized silica adsorbents for Hg(II) removal from FGD wastewater. A combined experimental and theoretical study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:23286-23295. [PMID: 37609920 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02694a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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The binding of Hg2+ by mercaptan-functionalized silica possessing different physical characteristics was explored through experimental investigations and theoretical calculations. The impacts of the pore structure of silica adsorbents on functionalization and the kinetics of Hg2+ adsorption were also studied. The mechanism of Hg2+ adsorption was proposed based on the results of experimental and theoretical studies. The DFT calculations suggested a simultaneous monodentate and bidentate Hg2+ complex formation on sulfur-containing surface functional groups that strongly depends on the Hg2+ concentration. Theoretical Hg2+ adsorption isotherms predicted by DFT calculations have shown that even when the adsorbent surface had heterogeneous adsorption sites capable of simultaneous monodentate and bidentate complexation, the adsorption still followed the Langmuir model.
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- Alma Malibekova
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA.
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Grisolia A, Dell’Olio G, Spadafora A, De Santo M, Morelli C, Leggio A, Pasqua L. Hybrid Polymer-Silica Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Remediation. Molecules 2023; 28:5105. [PMID: 37446768 PMCID: PMC10343502 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135105] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Due to the ever-growing global population, it is necessary to develop highly effective processes that minimize the impact of human activities and consumption on the environment. The levels of organic and inorganic contaminants have rapidly increased in recent years, posing a threat to ecosystems. Removing these toxic pollutants from the environment is a challenging task that requires physical, chemical, and biological methods. An effective solution involves the use of novel engineered materials, such as silica-based nanostructured materials, which exhibit a high removal capacity for various pollutants. The starting materials are also thermally and mechanically stable, allowing for easy design and development at the nanoscale through versatile functionalization procedures, enabling their effective use in pollutant capture. However, improvements concerning mechanical properties or applicability for repeated cycles may be required to refine their structural features. This review focuses on hybrid/composite polymer-silica nanostructured materials. The state of the art in nanomaterial synthesis, different techniques of functionalization, and polymer grafting are described. Furthermore, it explores the application of polymer-modified nanostructured materials for the capture of heavy metals, dyes, hydrocarbons and petroleum derivatives, drugs, and other organic compounds. The paper concludes by offering recommendations for future research aimed at advancing the application of polymer-silica nanostructured materials in the efficiency of pollutant uptake.
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- Antonio Grisolia
- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy; (A.G.); (G.D.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy; (A.G.); (G.D.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy; (A.G.); (G.D.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy; (M.D.S.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy; (M.D.S.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy; (M.D.S.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy; (A.G.); (G.D.); (A.S.)
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Rani L, Srivastav AL, Kaushal J, Nguyen XC. Recent advances in nanomaterial developments for efficient removal of Hg(II) from water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:62851-62869. [PMID: 35831652 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21869-5] [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: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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"Water" contamination by mercury Hg(II) has become the biggest concern due to its severe toxicities on public health. There are different conventional techniques like ion exchange, reverse osmosis, and filtration that have been used for the elimination of Hg(II) from the aqueous solutions. Although, these techniques have some drawbacks during the remediation of Hg(II) present in water. Adsorption could be a better option for the elimination of Hg(II) from the aqueous solutions. "Conventional adsorbents" like zeolite, clay, and activated carbons are inefficient for this purpose. Recently, nanomaterials have attracted attention for the elimination of Hg(II) from the aqueous solutions due to high porosity, better surface properties, and high efficiency. In this review, a thorough discussion has been carried out on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials along with mechanisms involved in the elimination of Hg(II) from aqueous solutions.
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- Lata Rani
- Centre for Water Sciences, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
- Chitkara University School of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Himachal-Pradesh, India
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- Chitkara University School of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Himachal-Pradesh, India.
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- Centre for Water Sciences, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chitkara University, Punjab, India
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- Laboratory of energy and environmental science, Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
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Kumarage S, Munaweera I, Kottegoda N. Contemporary, Multidisciplinary Roles of Mesoporous Silica Nanohybrids/Nanocomposites. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202200574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Senuri Kumarage
- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Applied Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura Gangodawila Nugegoda Sri Lanka
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- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Applied Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura Gangodawila Nugegoda Sri Lanka
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- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Applied Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura Gangodawila Nugegoda Sri Lanka
- Centre for Advanced Materials Research (CAMR) Faculty of Applied Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura Gangodawila Nugegoda Sri Lanka
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Succinic acid functionalized magnetic mesoporous silica for the magnetic assisted separation of uranium from aqueous solution. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-022-08336-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Dhanya V, Arunraj B, Rajesh N. Prospective application of phosphorylated carbon nanofibers with a high adsorption capacity for the sequestration of uranium from ground water. RSC Adv 2022; 12:13511-13522. [PMID: 35520136 PMCID: PMC9066443 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra02031a] [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: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this study carbon nanofibers (CNF) were phosphorylated by using ortho-phosphoric acid and applied for adsorptive remediation of uranium from water. The phosphorylated carbon nanofibers (PCNF) showed 96% removal of uranium as compared to 79% by CNF. The adsorption data from batch adsorption studies fitted well with the Langmuir model and a maximum adsorption capacity of 512.8 mg g-1 was obtained at pH 6.0 while the adsorption followed pseudo second order kinetics. A detailed characterisation of the adsorbent has been carried out using various analytical and spectroscopic tools. The application of the adsorbent to ground water samples exhibited promising results even in the presence of other interfering cations and anions which is imperative considering the toxic effects of uranium in ground water.
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- V Dhanya
- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar Hyderabad 500078 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar Hyderabad 500078 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar Hyderabad 500078 India
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Sayahi MH, Toosibashi M, Bahmaei M, Lijan H, Ma'Mani L, Mahdavi M, Bahadorikhalili S. Pd@Py2PZ@MSN as a Novel and Efficient Catalyst for C–C Bond Formation Reactions. Front Chem 2022; 10:838294. [PMID: 35433633 PMCID: PMC9008749 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.838294] [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: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In this study, a novel catalyst is introduced based on the immobilization of palladium onto dipyrido (3,2-a:2′,3′-c) phenazine–modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles. The dipyrido (3,2-a:2′,3′-c) phenazine (Py2PZ) ligand is synthesized in a simple method from the reaction of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione and 3,4-diaminobenzoic acid as starting materials. The ligand is used to functionalize mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) and modify their surface chemistry for the immobilization of palladium. The palladium-immobilized dipyrido (3,2-a:2′,3′-c) phenazine–modified mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Pd@Py2PZ@MSNs) are synthesized and characterized by several characterization techniques, including TEM, SEM, FT-IR, TGA, ICP, XRD, and EDS analyses. After the careful characterization of Pd@Py2PZ@MSNs, the activity and efficiency of this catalyst is examined in carbon–carbon bond formation reactions. The results are advantageous in water and the products are obtained in high isolated yields. In addition, the catalyst showed very good reusability and did not show significant loss in activity after 10 sequential runs.
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- Mohammad Hosein Sayahi
- Department of Chemistry, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran
- *Correspondence: Mohammad Hosein Sayahi, ; Saeed Bahadorikhalili,
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- Department of Chemistry, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII), Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
- *Correspondence: Mohammad Hosein Sayahi, ; Saeed Bahadorikhalili,
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Purification of uranium-contaminated radioactive water by adsorption: A review on adsorbent materials. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Li H, Chen X, Shen D, Wu F, Pleixats R, Pan J. Functionalized silica nanoparticles: classification, synthetic approaches and recent advances in adsorption applications. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:15998-16016. [PMID: 34546275 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr04048k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nanotechnology is rapidly sweeping through all the vital fields of science and technology such as electronics, aerospace, defense, medicine, and catalysis. It involves the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of materials and devices on the nanometer scale. At the nanoscale, physical and chemical properties differ from the properties of the individual atoms and molecules of bulk matter. In particular, the design and development of silica nanomaterials have captivated the attention of several researchers worldwide. The applications of hybrid silicas are still limited by the lack of control on the morphology and particle size. The ability to control both the size and morphology of the materials and to obtain nano-sized silica particles has broadened the spectrum of applications of mesoporous organosilicas and/or has improved their performances. On the other hand, adsorption is a widely used technique for the separation and removal of pollutants (metal ions, dyes, organics,...) from wastewater. Silica nanoparticles have specific advantages over other materials for adsorption applications due to their unique structural characteristics: a stable structure, a high specific surface area, an adjustable pore structure, the presence of silanol groups on the surface which allow easy modification, less environmental harm, simple synthesis, low cost, etc. Silica nanoparticles are potential adsorbents for pollutants. We present herein an overview of the different types of silica nanoparticles going from the definitions to properties, synthetic approaches and the mention of potential applications. We focus mainly on the recent advances in the adsorption of different target substances (metal ions, dyes and other organics).
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- Hao Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
- Anhui Laboratory of Molecules-Based Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241002, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Centro de Innovación en Química Avanzada (ORFEO-CINQA), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès 08193, Barcelona, Spain.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Recent Advances of Nanoremediation Technologies for Soil and Groundwater Remediation: A Review. WATER 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/w13162186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nanotechnology has been widely used in many fields including in soil and groundwater remediation. Nanoremediation has emerged as an effective, rapid, and efficient technology for soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum pollutants and heavy metals. This review provides an overview of the application of nanomaterials for environmental cleanup, such as soil and groundwater remediation. Four types of nanomaterials, namely nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and metallic and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), are presented and discussed. In addition, the potential environmental risks of the nanomaterial application in soil remediation are highlighted. Moreover, this review provides insight into the combination of nanoremediation with other remediation technologies. The study demonstrates that nZVI had been widely studied for high-efficiency environmental remediation due to its high reactivity and excellent contaminant immobilization capability. CNTs have received more attention for remediation of organic and inorganic contaminants because of their unique adsorption characteristics. Environmental remediations using metal and MNPs are also favorable due to their facile magnetic separation and unique metal-ion adsorption. The modified nZVI showed less toxicity towards soil bacteria than bare nZVI; thus, modifying or coating nZVI could reduce its ecotoxicity. The combination of nanoremediation with other remediation technology is shown to be a valuable soil remediation technique as the synergetic effects may increase the sustainability of the applied process towards green technology for soil remediation.
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Zhao M, Cui Z, Pan D, Fan F, Tang J, Hu Y, Xu Y, Zhang P, Li P, Kong XY, Wu W. An Efficient Uranium Adsorption Magnetic Platform Based on Amidoxime-Functionalized Flower-like Fe 3O 4@TiO 2 Core-Shell Microspheres. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:17931-17939. [PMID: 33821605 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Efficient removal of uranium (U) from aqueous solutions is crucial for ecological safety. Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles provide a promising strategy for radionuclide recovery and separation. However, designing and synthesizing magnetic adsorbents with high sorption capacity and selectivity, accompanied by excellent stability and reusability, remain a challenge. In this work, novel amidoxime-functionalized flower-like magnetic Fe3O4@TiO2 core-shell microspheres are designed and synthesized to efficiently remove U(VI) from aqueous solutions and actual seawater. The magnetic Fe3O4 core facilitates easy separation by an external magnetic field, and flower-like TiO2 nanosheets provide abundant specific surface areas and functionalization sites. The grafted amidoxime (AO) groups could function as a claw for catching uranium. The maximum adsorption capacity on U(VI) of the designed nanospheres reaches 313.6 mg·g-1 at pH 6.0, and the adsorption efficiency is maintained at 97% after 10 cycles. In addition, the excellent selectivity of the magnetic recyclable AO-functioning Fe3O4@TiO2 microspheres endows the potential of uranium extraction from seawater. The designed material provides an effective and applicable diagram for radioactive element elimination and enrichment.
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- Min Zhao
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Division of Ionizing Radiation, National Institute of Metrology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Wang Y, Hu X, Liu Y, Li Y, Lan T, Wang C, Liu Y, Yuan D, Cao X, He H, Zhou L, Liu Z, Chew JW. Assembly of three-dimensional ultralight poly(amidoxime)/graphene oxide nanoribbons aerogel for efficient removal of uranium(VI) from water samples. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 765:142686. [PMID: 33071143 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Assembling graphene oxide nanoribbons (GONRs) into three-dimensional (3D) materials with controllable and desired structure is an effective way to expand their structural features and enable their practical applications. In this work, an ultralight 3D porous amidoxime functionalized graphene oxide nanoribbons aerogel (PAO/GONRs-A) was prepared via solvothermal polymerization method using acrylonitrile as monomer and GONRs as solid matrices for selective separation of uranium(VI) from water samples. The PAO/GONRs-A possessed a high nitrogen content (13.5%), low density (8.5 mg cm-3), and large specific surface area (494.9 m2 g-1), and presented an excellent high adsorption capacity of uranium, with a maximum capacity of 2.475 mmol g-1 at a pH of 4.5, and maximum uranium-selectivity of 65.23% at a pH of 3.0. The results of adsorption experiments showed that U(VI) adsorption on PAO/GONRs-A was a pH-dependent, spontaneous and endothermic process, which was better fitted to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. Both X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that U(VI) adsorption on PAO/GONRs-A mainly did rely on the amidoxime groups anchored on the aerogel while UO2(PAO)2(H2O)3 was dominant after interaction of uranyl with PAO/GONRs-A. Therefore, as a candidate adsorbent, PAO/GONRs-A has a high potential for the removal of uranium from aqueous solutions.
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- Yun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology, Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore.
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Low-angle X-ray scattering for the determination of the size of mesoporous silica nanoparticles. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.109235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Shao P, Liang D, Yang L, Shi H, Xiong Z, Ding L, Yin X, Zhang K, Luo X. Evaluating the adsorptivity of organo-functionalized silica nanoparticles towards heavy metals: Quantitative comparison and mechanistic insight. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 387:121676. [PMID: 31759761 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Organo-functionalized SiO2 nanoparticles are regarded as promising adsorbents for capture of heavy metals. However, actual adsorptivity of a specific functional group onto SiO2 surface is unclear, thus extending a debate on which type of organic group possesses a better affinity toward heavy metals. Herein, surface functionalization of SiO2 with different groups (i.e., -EDTA (ethylenediamine triacetic acid), -COOH, -SO3H, -SH and -NH2) were achieved by a facile silylating reaction. Batch experiments indicated that adsorption capacity of SiO2 was remarkably improved by surface functionalization. Quantitative analysis manifested that one mole of EDTA grafted onto SiO2 surface can adsorb 1.51 mol of Pb(II) ions, which was 7.7, 17.1, 28.4 and 50.2-fold larger than those of COOH-, SO3H-, SH- and NH2-functionalized SiO2, respectively. This is first time to evaluate adsorptivity of functionalized SiO2 on the basis of per effective functional group, which may repair deficiency of conventional assessment method that calculated on the basis of per unit mass. Further, adsorption mechanism of these functionalized SiO2 were identified and uncovered by experimental and theoretical studies. This work not only develops an efficient adsorbent for heavy metal remediation but also provides a valuable insight for evaluation and design of novel SiO2-based materials.
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- Penghui Shao
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China.
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Pallares RM, Abergel RJ. Transforming lanthanide and actinide chemistry with nanoparticles. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:1339-1348. [PMID: 31859321 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09175k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Lanthanides and actinides are used in a wide variety of applications, from energy production to life sciences. To address toxicity issues due to the chemical, and often radiological, properties of these elements, methods to quantify and recover them from industrial waste are necessary. When used in biomedicine, lanthanides and actinides are incorporated in compounds that show promising therapeutic and/or bioimaging properties, but lack robust strategies to target cancer and other pathologies. Furthermore, current decorporation protocols to respond to accidental actinide exposure rely on intravenous injections of soluble chelating agents, which are inefficient for treatment of inhaled radionuclides trapped in lungs. In recent years, nanoparticles have emerged as powerful tools in both industry and clinical settings. Because some inorganic nanoparticles are sensitive to external stimuli, such as light and magnetic fields, they can be used as building blocks for sensitive bioassays and separation techniques. In addition, nanoparticles can be functionalized with multiple ligands and act as carriers for selective delivery of therapeutic and contrast agents. This review summarizes and discusses recent progress on the use of nanoparticles in lanthanide and actinide chemistry. We examine different types of nanoparticles based on composition, functionalization, and properties, and we critically analyze their performance in a comparative mode. Our focus is two-pronged, including the nanoparticles free of lanthanides and actinides that are used for the detection, separation, or decorporation of f-block elements, as well as the nanoparticles that enhance the inherent properties of lanthanides and actinides for therapeutics, imaging and catalysis.
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- Roger M Pallares
- Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
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Amine-functionalized magnetite-silica nanoparticles as effective adsorbent for removal of uranium(VI) ions. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Synthesis of new poly-benzoylthiourea and thermal and surface properties. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-019-1845-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Salman M, Jahan S, Kanwal S, Mansoor F. Recent advances in the application of silica nanostructures for highly improved water treatment: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:21065-21084. [PMID: 31124071 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05428-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The demand for high-quality safe and clean water supply has revolutionized water treatment technologies and become a most focused subject of environmental science. Water contamination generally marks the presence of numerous toxic and harmful substances. These contaminants such as heavy metals, organic and inorganic pollutants, oil wastes, and chemical dyes are discharged from various industrial effluents and domestic wastes. Among several water treatment technologies, the utilization of silica nanostructures has received considerable attention due to their stability, sustainability, and cost-effective properties. As such, this review outlines the latest innovative approaches for synthesis and application of silica nanostructures in water treatment, apart from exploring the gaps that limit their large-scale industrial application. In addition, future challenges for improved water remediation and water quality technologies are keenly discussed.
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- Muhammad Salman
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Abu Dhabi Road, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Abu Dhabi Road, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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Mahmoud MR, Rashad GM, Soliman MA. Efficacious removal of citrate-chelated radioeuropium from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto an amorphous mesoporous silicious material: Kinetic study. PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pnucene.2019.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Xie Y, Chen C, Ren X, Wang X, Wang H, Wang X. Emerging natural and tailored materials for uranium-contaminated water treatment and environmental remediation. PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE 2019; 103:180-234. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2019.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Sarma GK, Sen Gupta S, Bhattacharyya KG. Nanomaterials as versatile adsorbents for heavy metal ions in water: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:6245-6278. [PMID: 30623336 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-04093-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Over the years, heavy metal pollution has become a very serious environmental problem worldwide. Even though anthropogenic sources are believed to be the major cause of heavy metal pollution, they can also be introduced into the environment from natural geogenic sources. Heavy metals, because of their toxicity and carcinogenicity, are considered to be the most harmful contaminants of groundwater as well as surface water, a serious threat to both human and aquatic life. Nanomaterials due to their size and higher surface area to volume ratio show some unique properties compared to their bulk counterpart and have drawn significant attention of the scientific community in the last few decades. This large surface area can make these materials as effective adsorbents in pollution remediation studies. In this review, an attempt has been made to focus on the applicability of different types of nanomaterials, such as clay-nanocomposites, metal oxide-based nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes, and various polymeric nanocomposites as adsorbents for removal of variety of heavy metals, such as As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sn, U, V, and Zn, from water as reported during the last few years. This work tries to analyze the metal-nanomaterial interactions, the mechanism of adsorption, the adsorption capacities of the nanomaterials, and the kinetics of adsorption under various experimental conditions. The review brings forward the relation between the physicochemical properties of the nanomaterials and heavy metal adsorption on them.
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- Gautam Kumar Sarma
- Department of Chemistry, Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, 791112, India.
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Zhuang S, Wang J. Removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution using phosphate functionalized bacterial cellulose as efficient adsorbent. RADIOCHIM ACTA 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/ract-2018-3077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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In this study, phosphate functionalized bacterial cellulose with micro-fibrous structure was prepared, characterized and applied for U(VI) adsorption. The successful grafting of phosphoric functional groups was proved by the FTIR spectra and EDS analysis (P~4.15 wt%), and the porous structure was confirmed by SEM and BET analyses. Furthermore, the effect of initial pH, contact time, initial concentration, and temperature were studied. The as-prepared adsorbent showed a high adsorption capacity at wide pH range (4.0–8.0) and its maximum adsorption capacity was calculated to be 50.65 mg/g. This endothermic adsorption process conformed to the pseudo second-order kinetic model and the Elovich kinetic models and the Langmuir isothermal models. According to the FTIR and XPS analysis, an adsorption mechanism was tentatively proposed, mainly due to the interaction between U(VI) and phosphoric groups.
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- Shuting Zhuang
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology, INET, Tsinghua University , Beijing , China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology, INET, Tsinghua University , Beijing , China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Radioactive Waste Treatment, INET, Tsinghua University , Beijing , China
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Ye Z, Chen L, Liu C, Ning S, Wang X, Wei Y. The rapid removal of iodide from aqueous solutions using a silica-based ion-exchange resin. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Debs KB, Cardona DS, da Silva HDT, Nassar NN, Carrilho ENVM, Haddad PS, Labuto G. Oil spill cleanup employing magnetite nanoparticles and yeast-based magnetic bionanocomposite. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2019; 230:405-412. [PMID: 30296678 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.09.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Revised: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Oil spill is a serious environmental concern, and alternatives to remove oils from water involving biosorbents associated to nanoparticles is an emerging subject. Magnetite nanoparticles (MNP) and yeast magnetic bionanocomposite (YB-MNP) composed by yeast biomass from the ethanol industry were produced, characterized, and tested to remove new motor oil (NMO), mixed used motor oil (MUMO) and Petroleum 28 °API (P28API) from water following the ASTM F726-12 method, which was adapted by insertion of a lyophilization step to ensure the accuracy of the gravimetric approach. Temperature, contact time, the type and the amount of the magnetic material were the parameters evaluated employing a fractional factorial design. It was observed the removal of 89.0 ± 2.6% or 3522 ± 118 g/kg (NMO) employing MNP; 69.1 ± 6.2% or 2841 ± 280 g/kg (MUMO) with YB-MNP; and 55.3 ± 8.2% or 2157 ± 281 g/kg (P28API) using MNP. The temperature was the most significant parameter in accordance with the Pareto's graphics (95% confidence) for all oil samples considered in this study as well as the two magnetic materials. Contact time and the interaction between the materials and temperature were also relevant. The D-Optimals designs showed that the NMO and P28API responded in a similar way for all evaluated parameters, while the uptake of MUMO was favored at higher temperatures. These behaviors demonstrate the influence of oil characteristics and the intermolecular forces between the oil molecules on the mechanism dragging process performed by the attraction between magnetite nanoparticles and a 0.7 T magnet. It was clear that this kind of experiment is predominantly a physic phenomenon which cannot be described as adsorption process.
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- Karina B Debs
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Rua São Nicolau, 210 - Centro, CEP 09913-030, Diadema, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Rua São Nicolau, 210 - Centro, CEP 09913-030, Diadema, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Rua São Nicolau, 210 - Centro, CEP 09913-030, Diadema, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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- Departamento de Ciências da Natureza, Matemática e Educação, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia Anhanguera, km 174 - SP-330, CEP 13600-970, Araras, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Rua São Nicolau, 210 - Centro, CEP 09913-030, Diadema, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Rua São Nicolau, 210 - Centro, CEP 09913-030, Diadema, SP, Brazil.
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Zhou L, Ouyang J, Liu Z, Huang G, Wang Y, Li Z, Adesina AA. Highly efficient sorption of U(VI) from aqueous solution using amino/amine-functionalized magnetic mesoporous silica nanospheres. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-6381-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Vilaça N, Gallo J, Fernandes R, Figueiredo F, Fonseca AM, Baltazar F, Neves IC, Bañobre-López M. Synthesis, characterization and in vitro validation of a magnetic zeolite nanocomposite with T2-MRI properties towards theranostic applications. J Mater Chem B 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00078j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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This study focusses on the development of a magnetic zeolite nanocomposite as a suitable platform towards the design of a theranostic system. Herein, we explored its ability to act as a T2-MRI contrast enhancer when magnetic nanoparticles are incorporated in its structure.
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- Natália Vilaça
- Centre of Chemistry
- Chemistry Department
- University of Minho
- Campus de Gualtar
- 4710-057 Braga
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- INL – Advanced (magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Lab
- Life Sciences Department
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
- Avenida Mestre José Veiga
- Braga
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- i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde and HEMS/IBMC – Histology and Electron Microscopy Service
- Universidade do Porto
- 4200-135 Porto
- Portugal
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- i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde and HEMS/IBMC – Histology and Electron Microscopy Service
- Universidade do Porto
- 4200-135 Porto
- Portugal
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- Centre of Chemistry
- Chemistry Department
- University of Minho
- Campus de Gualtar
- 4710-057 Braga
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS)
- School of Medicine
- University of Minho
- Campus de Gualtar
- Braga
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- Centre of Chemistry
- Chemistry Department
- University of Minho
- Campus de Gualtar
- 4710-057 Braga
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- INL – Advanced (magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Lab
- Life Sciences Department
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
- Avenida Mestre José Veiga
- Braga
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Xiao J, Jing Y, Wang X, Yao Y, Jia Y. Preconcentration of Uranium(VI) from Aqueous Solution by Amidoxime‐Functionalized Microspheres Silica Material: Kinetics, Isotherm and Mechanism Study. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201802472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Jiang Xiao
- Research Institute of Subtropical ForestryChinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou Zhejiang 311400 China
- Key Lab of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake ResourcesQinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences Xining, 810008 China
- Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources Xining, 810008 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, 100049 China
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- Key Lab of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake ResourcesQinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences Xining, 810008 China
- Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources Xining, 810008 China
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- Key Lab of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake ResourcesQinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences Xining, 810008 China
- Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources Xining, 810008 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, 100049 China
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- Key Lab of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake ResourcesQinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences Xining, 810008 China
- Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources Xining, 810008 China
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- Key Lab of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake ResourcesQinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences Xining, 810008 China
- Qinghai Engineering and Technology Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization of Salt Lake Resources Xining, 810008 China
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Zhou A, Wang J. Recovery of U(VI) from simulated wastewater with thermally modified palygorskite beads. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-6163-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Husnain SM, Um W, Woojin-Lee, Chang YS. Magnetite-based adsorbents for sequestration of radionuclides: a review. RSC Adv 2018; 8:2521-2540. [PMID: 35541472 PMCID: PMC9077388 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra12299c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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As a result of extensive research efforts by several research groups, magnetite-based materials have gained enormous attention in diverse fields including biomedicine, catalysis, energy and data storage devices, magnetic resonance imaging, and environmental remediation. Owing to their low production cost, ease of modification, biocompatibility, and superparamagnetism, the use of these materials for the abatement of environmental toxicants has been increasing continuously. Here we focus on the recent advances in the use of magnetite-based adsorbents for removal of radionuclides (such as 137Cs(i), 155Eu(iii), 90Sr(ii), 238U(vi), etc.) from diverse aqueous phases. This review summarizes the preparation and surface modification of magnetite-based adsorbents, their physicochemical properties, adsorption behavior and mechanism, and diverse conventional and recent environmental technological options for the treatment of water contaminated with radionuclides. In addition, case studies for the removal of radionuclides from actual contaminated sites are discussed, and finally the optimization of magnetite-based remedial solutions is presented for practical application.
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- Syed M Husnain
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Pohang 790-784 Republic of Korea
- Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering, POSTECH Republic of Korea
- Chemistry Division, Directorate of Science, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH) P.O. Nilore Islamabad 45650 Pakistan
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Pohang 790-784 Republic of Korea
- Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering, POSTECH Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Nazarbayev University Astana 010000 Republic of Kazakhstan
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) Pohang 790-784 Republic of Korea
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Li J, Gong A, Li F, Qiu L, Zhang W, Gao G, Liu Y, Li J. Synthesis and characterization of magnetic mesoporous Fe3O4@mSiO2–DODGA nanoparticles for adsorption of 16 rare earth elements. RSC Adv 2018; 8:39149-39161. [PMID: 35558293 PMCID: PMC9090902 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra07762b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The high selectivity magnetic mesoporous Fe3O4@mSiO2–DODGA nanomaterials were prepared for adsorption of 16 rare earth elements.
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- Jingrui Li
- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering
- University of Science and Technology Beijing
- Beijing 100083
- China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Science and Application of Functional Molecular and Crystalline Materials
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Dolgopolova EA, Rice AM, Shustova NB. Actinide-based MOFs: a middle ground in solution and solid-state structural motifs. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:6472-6483. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cc09780h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In this review, we highlight how recent advances in the field of actinide structural chemistry of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) could be utilized towards investigations relative to efficient nuclear waste administration, driven by the interest towards development of novel actinide-containing architectures as well as concerns regarding environmental pollution and nuclear waste storage.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of South Carolina
- Columbia
- USA
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Li D, Egodawatte S, Kaplan DI, Larsen SC, Serkiz SM, Seaman JC, Scheckel KG, Lin J, Pan Y. Sequestration of U(VI) from Acidic, Alkaline, and High Ionic-Strength Aqueous Media by Functionalized Magnetic Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles: Capacity and Binding Mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2017; 51:14330-14341. [PMID: 29151341 PMCID: PMC5894121 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b03778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Uranium(VI) exhibits little adsorption onto sediment minerals in acidic, alkaline or high ionic-strength aqueous media that often occur in U mining or contaminated sites, which makes U(VI) very mobile and difficult to sequester. In this work, magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MMSNs) were functionalized with several organic ligands. The functionalized MMSNs were highly effective and had large binding capacity for U sequestration from high salt water (HSW) simulant (54 mg U/g sorbent). The functionalized MMSNs, after U exposure in HSW simulant, pH 3.5 and 9.6 artificial groundwater (AGW), were characterized by a host of spectroscopic methods. Among the key novel findings in this work was that in the HSW simulant or high pH AGW, the dominant U species bound to the functionalized MMSNs were uranyl or uranyl hydroxide, rather than uranyl carbonates as expected. The surface functional groups appear to be out-competing the carbonate ligands associated with the aqueous U species. The uranyl-like species were bound with N ligand as η2 bound motifs or phosphonate ligand as a monodentate, as well as on tetrahedral Si sites as an edge-sharing bidentate. The N and phosphonate ligand-functionalized MMSNs hold promise as effective sorbents for sequestering U from acidic, alkaline or high ionic-strength contaminated aqueous media.
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- Dien Li
- Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC 29808, USA
- Corresponding Author: Phone: 803 725 7520. Fax: 803 725 7673.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC 29808, USA
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of Georgia, Aiken, SC 29802, USA
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224, USA
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- Department of Geological Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5, Canada
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- Department of Geological Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5, Canada
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Dolgopolova EA, Ejegbavwo OA, Martin CR, Smith MD, Setyawan W, Karakalos SG, Henager CH, zur Loye HC, Shustova NB. Multifaceted Modularity: A Key for Stepwise Building of Hierarchical Complexity in Actinide Metal–Organic Frameworks. J Am Chem Soc 2017; 139:16852-16861. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.7b09496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Ekaterina A. Dolgopolova
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- College
of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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A novel silica-based anion exchange resin used for removing uranium from drinking water. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-017-5611-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Husnain SM, Kim HJ, Um W, Chang YY, Chang YS. Superparamagnetic Adsorbent Based on Phosphonate Grafted Mesoporous Carbon for Uranium Removal. Ind Eng Chem Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b01737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Department
of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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Actinides selective extractants coated magnetite nanoparticles for analytical applications. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-017-5246-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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O'Hara MJ, Carter JC, Warner CL, Warner MG, Addleman RS. Magnetic iron oxide and manganese-doped iron oxide nanoparticles for the collection of alpha-emitting radionuclides from aqueous solutions. RSC Adv 2016; 6:105239-105251. [PMID: 31354950 DOI: 10.1039/c6ra22262e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Magnetic nanoparticles are well known to possess chemically active surfaces and large surface areas that can be employed to extract a range of ions from aqueous solutions. Additionally, their superparamagnetic properties provide a convenient means for bulk collection of the material from solution after the targeted ions have been adsorbed. Herein, two nanoscale amphoteric metal oxides, each possessing useful magnetic attributes, were evaluated for their ability to collect trace levels of a chemically diverse range of alpha emitting radioactive isotopes (polonium (Po), radium (Ra), uranium (U), and americium (Am)) from a wide range of aqueous solutions. The nanomaterials include commercially available magnetite (Fe3O4) and magnetite modified to incorporate manganese (Mn) into the crystal structure. The chemical stability of these nanomaterials was evaluated in Hanford Site, WA ground water between the natural pH (~8) and pH 1. Whereas the magnetite was observed to have good stability over the pH range, the Mn-doped material was observed to leach Mn at low pH. The materials were evaluated in parallel to characterize their uptake performance of the alpha-emitting radionuclide spikes from ground water across a range of pH (from ~8 down to 2). In addition, radiotracer uptake experiments were performed on Columbia River water, seawater, and human urine at their natural pH and at pH 2. Despite the observed leaching of Mn from the Mn-doped nanomaterial in the lower pH range, it exhibited generally superior analyte extraction performance compared to the magnetite, and analyte uptake was observed across a broader pH range. We show that the uptake behavior of the various radiotracers on these two materials at different pH levels can generally be explained by the amphoteric nature of the nanoparticle surfaces. Finally, the rate of sorption of the radiotracers on the two materials in unacidified ground water was evaluated. The uptake curves generally indicate that equilibrium is obtained within a few minutes, which is attributed to the high surface areas of the nanomaterials and the high level of dispersion in the liquids. Overall, the results indicate that these nanomaterials may have the potential to be employed for a range of applications to extract radionuclides from aqueous solutions.
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- Matthew J O'Hara
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd., PO Box 999, Richland, WA 99352, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd., PO Box 999, Richland, WA 99352, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd., PO Box 999, Richland, WA 99352, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd., PO Box 999, Richland, WA 99352, USA
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd., PO Box 999, Richland, WA 99352, USA
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