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Ran Q, Zhao D, Ji Y, Fan Z, Lin G, Liu X, Jia K. Recyclable adsorption removal and fluorescent monitoring of hexavalent chromium by electrospun nanofibers membrane derived from Tb 3+ coordinating polyarylene ether amidoxime. Talanta 2024; 266:125058. [PMID: 37572474 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Emerging technologies or advanced materials which can simultaneously adsorb and detect highly toxic Cr(VI) are urgently in demand for environmental remediation. Herein, we have designed and synthesized a functional polyarylene ether with aromatic main chain and pendent carboxyl groups along with amidoxime group that can be coordinated with different metal ions. Thanks to its versatile activation of the lanthanide ions' inherent fluorescence and good processability, the fluorescent nanofiber membranes with competitive Cr(VI) adsorption and detection performance have been fabricated via one-step electrospinning of mixed solution containing synthesized polymer and terbium salt. More specifically, the optimized nanofiber membrane exhibits a maximal Cr(VI) adsorption of 278.2 mg/g and specific detection for hexavalent chromium down to 11.76 nM. More importantly, the prepared fluorescent nanofiber membranes can be easily re-generated and re-used for both Cr(VI) adsorption and detection for five times. Given the unique advantages of easy fabrication, competitive dual functionalities as well as good reusability of electrospun fluorescent nanofiber membranes, the present work basically opens up new insight in the design of multifunctional recyclable material for the remediation of heavy metal pollution.
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- Qimeng Ran
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- College of Quality and Technical Supervision, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Novel CN Polymeric Materials, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054, Chengdu, China; Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Novel CN Polymeric Materials, Chengdu, China.
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Avola T, Campisi S, Polito L, Arici S, Ferruti L, Gervasini A. Addressing the issue of surface mechanisms and competitive effects in Cr(VI) reductive-adsorption on tin-hydroxyapatite in the presence of co-ions. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18913. [PMID: 37919363 PMCID: PMC10622583 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44852-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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Our group recently proposed an innovative sustainable reductant-adsorbent material, tin(II)-hydroxyapatite (Sn/HAP, ca. 10 wt% Sn) for the interfacial Cr(VI) reductive adsorption process. In this study, Cr(VI) removal capacity was evaluated in multi-component solutions containing representative background ions (i.e., CaCl2, Ca(NO3)2, MgSO4, Na2SO4, Fe(NO3)3, AlCl3, Zn(NO3)2, or Mn(NO3)2). Sn/HAP was able to reduce Cr(VI) with complete Cr3+ adsorption on HAP surface, except in the presence of Fe3+ and Al3+ ions. Some metal ions co-existing in solution, such as Fe3+, Al3+, Zn2+, and Mn2+, were also adsorbed on HAP surface. Reuse experiments of the Sn/HAP sample, up to 7 runs, resulted in a total amount of reduced Cr(VI) of ca. 15-18 mg g-1. Fast kinetics of Cr(VI) reductive adsorption at 25 °C in a multi-metal component solution was observed. The pseudo-second order model was in excellent agreement with the experimental kinetic data, leading to a rate constant (k25°C) value of ca. 30 M-1 s-1. The collection of adsorption isotherms of Cr3+ and Fe3+, together with TEM-EDX analysis permitted the unveiling of competitive adsorption phenomena between metal ions. The obtained results demonstrate that Sn/HAP could be an efficient material for the removal of hexavalent chromium in aqueous solutions containing high concentrations of inorganic impurities.
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- Tiziana Avola
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Camillo Golgi 19, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Camillo Golgi 19, 20133, Milan, Italy.
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- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta", SCITEC-CNR, Via G. Fantoli 16/15, 20138, Milan, Italy
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- A2A Ciclo Idrico S.P.A., Laboratorio Chimico, Via Lamarmora, 230, 25124, Brescia, Italy
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- A2A S.P.A, Group Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, C.so di Porta Vittoria, 4, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Camillo Golgi 19, 20133, Milan, Italy.
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Li ZY, Chen YH, Zhu JR, Chen Q, Lu SJ, Xiao FX. Self-Transformation of Atomically Precise Alloy Nanoclusters to Plasmonic Alloy Nanocrystals: Evaluating Photosensitization in Solar Water Oxidation. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:16965-16973. [PMID: 37794771 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Atomically precise alloy nanoclusters (NCs) inherit the advantages of homometal NC counterparts such as atomic stacking fashion, quantum confinement effect, and enriched catalytic active sites and simultaneously possess the advantageous physicochemical properties such as significantly enhanced photostability, ideal photosensitization efficiency, and favorable energy band structure. Nevertheless, elucidation of the roles of alloy NCs and alloy nanocrystals (NYs) in boosting solar water oxidation has so far not yet been reported owing to the deficiency of applicable alloy NC photosystems. Herein, utilizing the generic thermal-induced self-transformation of alloy NCs to alloy NYs, we comprehensively explore the photosensitization properties of glutathione (GSH)-capped alloy NCs (AgxAu1-x@GSH and CuxAu1-x@GSH) and the corresponding alloy NY (AgAu and CuAu) counterparts in solar water oxidation reaction. The results imply that photoelectrons of alloy NCs surpass the hot electrons over plasmonic alloy NYs in stimulating the PEC water oxidation reaction. The photoelectrons of alloy NCs demonstrate lower interfacial charge-transfer resistance, longer carrier lifetime, and a more enhanced photosensitization effect with respect to the plasmonic alloy NYs, contributing to the significantly boosted photoelectrochemical water oxidation activities. Moreover, we found that our result is universal.
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- Zhuang-Yan Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, New Campus, Minhou, Fujian Province 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, New Campus, Minhou, Fujian Province 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, New Campus, Minhou, Fujian Province 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, New Campus, Minhou, Fujian Province 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, New Campus, Minhou, Fujian Province 350108, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, New Campus, Minhou, Fujian Province 350108, China
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Dong H, Zhang L, Shao P, Hu Z, Yao Z, Xiao Q, Li D, Li M, Yang L, Luo S, Luo X. A metal-organic framework surrounded with conjugate acid-base pairs for the efficient capture of Cr(VI) via hydrogen bonding over a wide pH range. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 441:129945. [PMID: 36113345 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Given the large amount of toxic Cr(VI) wastewater from various industries, it is urgent to take effective treatment measures. Adsorption has been regarded as highly desirable for Cr(VI) removal, but the effectiveness of most adsorbents is significantly dependent on pH value, in which precipitous performance drop and even structural collapse generally occur in strong acidic/alkaline aqueous. Thus, maintaining high adsorption performance and structural integrity over a wide pH range is challenging. To efficiently remove Cr(VI), we designed and prepared of an acid-base resistant metal-organic framework (MOF) Zr-BDPO, by introducing weak acid-base groups (-NH-, -N= and -OH) onto the ligand. Zr-BDPO achieved a maximum adsorption capacity of 555.6 mg·g-1 and retained skeletal structure at pH= 1-11. Interestingly, all these groups can generate conjugate acid-base pairs by means of H+ and OH- in the external solution and then form buffer layer. The removal of Cr(VI) at a broad range of pH values primarily via hydrogen bonds between -NH- and -OH, and the oxoanion species of Cr(VI) is unusual. This strategy that insulating high concentrations of acids and bases and relying on hydrogen bonds to capture Cr(VI) oxoanions provides a new perspective for actual Cr(VI) wastewater treatment.
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- Hao Dong
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China.
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China.
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Yang J, Tan X, Shaaban M, Cai Y, Wang B, Peng Q. Remediation of Cr(VI)-Contaminated Soil by Biochar-Supported Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron and the Consequences for Indigenous Microbial Communities. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3541. [PMID: 36234667 PMCID: PMC9565499 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biochar/nano-zero-valent iron (BC-nZVI) composites are currently of great interest as an efficient remediation material for contaminated soil, but their potential to remediate Cr-contaminated soils and effect on soil microecology is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of BC-nZVI composites on the removal of Cr(VI) from soil, and indigenous microbial diversity and community composition. The results showed that after 15 days of remediation with 10 g/kg of BC-nZVI, 86.55% of Cr(VI) was removed from the soil. The remediation of the Cr-contaminated soil with BC-nZVI resulted in a significant increase in OTUs and α-diversity index, and even a significant increase in the abundance and diversity of indigenous bacteria and unique bacterial species in the community by reducing the toxic concentration of Cr, changing soil properties, and providing habitat for survival. These results confirm that BC-nZVI is effective in removing Cr(VI) and stabilizing Cr in soil with no significant adverse effects on soil quality or soil microorganisms.
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- Jianwei Yang
- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Surface Processes and Ecological Regulation, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China
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Liu D, Li T, Sun W, Zhou W, Zhang G. Magnetic Ti 3C 2 MXene Nanomaterials for Doxorubicin Adsorption from Aqueous Solutions: Kinetic, Isotherms, and Thermodynamic Studies. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:31945-31953. [PMID: 36119995 PMCID: PMC9475625 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, the magnetic Ti3C2 MXene functionalized with β-cyclodextrin was prepared and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectra, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry, and thermogravimetric analysis. The synthesized nanomaterial was used as an adsorbent to adsorb doxorubicin from aqueous solutions, and the experimental parameters that affected the adsorption efficiency were investigated. In addition, the adsorption characteristics including adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherm, and thermodynamics were researched comprehensively. The adsorption kinetics of doxorubicin followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, which indicated that adsorption was the rate-limiting step, and the maximum adsorption capacity was 7.35 μg mg-1 by shaking for 60 min at pH 7.0. The adsorption isotherm was well described using the Freundlich model, which implied that multilayer adsorption took place over the prepared nanomaterial for doxorubicin adsorption. The negative values of Gibbs free energy change (ΔG 0 < 0) demonstrated that doxorubicin adsorption was a spontaneous process. The positive values of entropy change (ΔS 0 > 0) implied that doxorubicin adsorption was an increasing random process. Enthalpy change values were positive (ΔH 0 > 0) and indicated that the adsorption of doxorubicin was endothermic. The adsorption percentage of doxorubicin remained in the range of 41.05-44.09%, and the relative standard deviation (RSD) based on the adsorption percentage through five replicate adsorption and desorption processes was 2.8%. These results indicated that the magnetic Ti3C2 MXene nanomaterials can be an effective adsorbent to adsorb DOX from aqueous solutions.
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Wu S, Li M, Xin L, Long H, Gao X. Efficient removal of Cr(VI) by triethylenetetramine modified sodium alginate/carbonized chitosan composite via adsorption and photocatalytic reduction. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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