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Hao Y, Ji F, Li T, Tian M, Han X, Chai F. Portable smartphone platform utilizing AIE-featured carbon dots for multivariate visual detection for Cu 2+, Hg 2+ and BSA in real samples. Food Chem 2024; 446:138843. [PMID: 38422643 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Heavy metals cause serious toxic threats to both environment and human health. The multivariate, instrument-free, portable, and rapid detection strategy is crucial for determination of heavy metals. Herein, aggregation-induced emission (AIE) featured carbon dots (SN-CDs) were fabricated hydrothermally by optimizing co-doping precursors. With bright yellow emission at 560 nm, the SN-CDs were utilized for multivariate sensing Cu2+, Hg2+ and bovine serum albumin (BSA) based on AIE behavior and static quenching effect, with detection limits of 0.46 μmol·L-1, 25.8 nmol·L-1 and 1.52 μmol·L-1. A portable smartphone platform was constructed to enable portable, prompt, and sensitive analysis for Cu2+, Hg2+, and BSA via different strategies in real water and food samples with satisfied recovery. Moreover, a logic gate circuit was designed to provide the possibilities for utilization of intelligent facility. The proposed AIE SN-CDs possessing great contribution in preferable sensing performance, present promising prospects in real-time monitoring of environment and food safety.
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- Yunqi Hao
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Biomaterials and Energy Storage Materials, Heilongjiang Province, Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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Medeiros LCD, Sant'Anna C, Ferreira VS, Gasparotto LHS. Silver-nanoparticle-modified nanocellulose synthesized by pyroligneous acid: cytotoxicity towards HaCat cells. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:385101. [PMID: 38906121 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad5aa2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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In the present study, pyroligneous acid, also known as wood vinegar, has been employed as reducing and stabilizing agent in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) anchored on nanocellulose (NC). The idea is to confer the latter bactericidal properties for its typical uses such as in cosmetics and food-packing. It has been demonstrated that AgNPs can be directly produced onto NC in one-pot fashion while dramatically enhancing the kinetics of AgNPs synthesis (2 h for reaction completion) in comparison to the NC-less counterpart (10 days for reaction completion). Furthermore, NC allowed for a narrower size distribution of AgNPs. NC-supported and non-supported AgNPs had sizes of 5.1 ± 1.6 nm and 16.7 ± 4.62 nm, respectively. Immortalized human keratinocytes (HaCat) cells were then employed as model to evaluate the cytotoxicity of the AgNPs-NC compound. The latter was found not to impact cell proliferation at any formulation, while decreasing the viability by only 6.8% after 72 h. This study contributes to the development of more environmentally benign routes to produce nanomaterials and to the understanding of their impact on cells.
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- Lúcio C D Medeiros
- Biological Chemistry and Chemometrics Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59072-970, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology-Labio, National Institute of Metrology, Quality and technology-Inmetro, Duque de Caxias 25250-020, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology-Labio, National Institute of Metrology, Quality and technology-Inmetro, Duque de Caxias 25250-020, RJ, Brazil
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- Biological Chemistry and Chemometrics Research Group, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59072-970, RN, Brazil
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Liu N, Zhao J, Du J, Hou C, Zhou X, Chen J, Zhang Y. Non-phytoremediation and phytoremediation technologies of integrated remediation for water and soil heavy metal pollution: A comprehensive review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 948:174237. [PMID: 38942300 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Since the 1980s, there has been increasing concern over heavy metal pollution remediation. However, most research focused on the individual remediation technologies for heavy metal pollutants in either soil or water. Considering the potential migration of these pollutants, it is necessary to explore effective integrated remediation technologies for soil and water heavy metals. This review thoroughly examines non-phytoremediation technologies likes physical, chemical, and microbial remediation, as well as green remediation approaches involving terrestrial and aquatic phytoremediation. Non-phytoremediation technologies suffer from disadvantages like high costs, secondary pollution risks, and susceptibility to environmental factors. Conversely, phytoremediation technologies have gained significant attention due to their sustainable and environmentally friendly nature. Enhancements through chelating agents, biochar, microorganisms, and genetic engineering have demonstrated improved phytoremediation remediation efficiency. However, it is essential to address the environmental and ecological risks that may arise from the prolonged utilization of these materials and technologies. Lastly, this paper presents an overview of integrated remediation approaches for addressing heavy metal contamination in groundwater-soil-surface water systems and discusses the reasons for the research gaps and future directions. This paper offers valuable insights for comprehensive solutions to heavy metal pollution in water and soil, promoting integrated remediation and sustainable development.
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- Nengqian Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Shanghai Rural Revitalization Research Center, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China.
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Jing L, Shi T, Chang Y, Meng X, He S, Xu H, Yang S, Liu J. Cellulose-based materials in environmental protection: A scientometric and visual analysis review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172576. [PMID: 38649055 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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As sustainable materials, cellulose-based materials have attracted significant attention in the field of environmental protection, resulting in the publication of numerous academic papers. However, there is a scarcity of literature that involving scientometric analysis within this specific domain. This review aims to address this gap and highlight recent research in this field by utilizing scientometric analysis and a historical review. As a result, 21 highly cited articles and 10 mostly productive journals were selected out. The scientometric analysis reveals that recent studies were objectively clustered into five interconnected main themes: extraction of cellulose from raw materials and its degradation, adsorption of pollutants using cellulose-based materials, cellulose-acetate-based membrane materials, nanocellulose-based materials, and other cellulose-based materials such as carboxymethyl cellulose and bacterial cellulose for environmental protection. Analyzing the distribution of author keywords and thoroughly examining relevant literature, the research focuses within these five themes were summarized. In the future, the development of eco-friendly and cost-effective methods for extracting and preparing cellulose and its derivatives, particularly nanocellulose-based materials, remains an enduring pursuit. Additionally, machine learning techniques holds promise for the advancement and application of cellulose-based materials. Furthermore, there is potential to expand the research and application scope of cellulose-based materials for environmental protection.
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- Liandong Jing
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Material Science & Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Gol-Soltani M, Ghasemi-Fasaei R, Ronaghi A, Zarei M, Zeinali S, Haderlein SB. Efficient Immobilization of heavy metals using newly synthesized magnetic nanoparticles and some bacteria in a multi-metal contaminated soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:39602-39624. [PMID: 38822962 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33808-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Simultaneous application of modified Fe3O4 with biological treatments in remediating multi-metal polluted soils, has rarely been investigated. Thus, a pioneering approach towards sustainable environmental remediation strategies is crucial. In this study, we aimed to improve the efficiency of Fe3O4 as adsorbents for heavy metals (HMs) by applying protective coatings. We synthesized core-shell magnetite nanoparticles coated with modified nanocellulose, nanohydrochar, and nanobiochar, and investigated their effectiveness in conjunction with bacteria (Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus megaterium) for remediating a multi-metal contamination soil. The results showed that the coatings significantly enhanced the immobilization of heavy metals in the soil, even at low doses (0.5%). The coating of nanocellulose had the highest efficiency in stabilizing metals due to the greater variety of surface functional groups and higher specific surface area (63.86 m2 g-1) than the other two coatings. Interestingly, uncoated Fe3O4 had lower performance (113.6 m2 g-1) due to their susceptibility to deformation and oxidation. The use of bacteria as a biological treatment led to an increase in the stabilization of metals in soil. In fact, Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus megaterium increased immobilization of HMs in soil successfully because of extracellular polymeric substances and intensive negative charges. Analysis of metal concentrations in plants revealed that Ni and Zn accumulated in the roots, while Pb and Cd were transferred from the roots to the shoots. Treatment Fe3O4 coated with modified nanocellulose at rates of 0.5 and 1% along with Pseudomonas putida showed the highest effect in stabilizing metals. Application of coated Fe3O4 for in-situ immobilization of HMs in contamination soils is recommendable due to their high metal stabilization efficiency and suitability to apply in large quantities.
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Nanochemical Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Mineralogy, Center for Applied Geosciences, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Zhai H, Wang Y, Guo Q, Zhang Y, Sun X, Guo Y, Zhang Y. Shared hairpin structure electrochemiluminescence biosensor based on Au@Ni-Co metal organic frameworks for simultaneous detection of Pb(II) and S.aureus. Talanta 2024; 271:125660. [PMID: 38219326 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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The excessive content of lead (Pb(II)) and Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) seriously harms the quality of aquatic products. In this paper, a highly sensitive electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensor was constructed using the synergistic effect of Au NPs@Nickel-Cobalt-Metal-organic frameworks (Au@Ni-Co-MOFs) and double potential resolution function of urchin-like Au@luminol and Cadmium sulfide quantum dots (CdS QDs) for synchronous detection of Pb(II) and S.aureus in aquatic products. Au@Ni-Co-MOFs as the base material, its cube structure can improve the surface active area and sensitivity of the sensor, providing more catalytic active sites for the two functional probes. Urchin-like Au@luminol binding aptamer DNA2 specifically recognizes Pb(II), CdS QDs binding aptamer DNA3 specifically recognizes S.aureus, which collaboratively catalyzed hydrogen peroxide reduction to produce two electrochemiluminescence signals. The shared hairpin structure DNA1 binds stably to Au@Ni-Co-MOFs via the Au-S bond, and the two functional probes are complementary paired with the DNA1 respectively to ensure the specificity of the aptamer. According to the ECL intensity changes of different potentials signal sources, the synchronous detection of Pb(II) and S.aureus with different concentrations is realized. The sensor realizes the detection of two targets in aquatic products and provides a new strategy for the simultaneous detection of multiple targets.
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- Hongguo Zhai
- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, 255000, China.
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Chinnappa K, Bai CDG, Srinivasan PP. Nanocellulose-stabilized nanocomposites for effective Hg(II) removal and detection: a comprehensive review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:30288-30322. [PMID: 38619767 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33105-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Mercury pollution, with India ranked as the world's second-largest emitter, poses a critical environmental and public health challenge and underscores the need for rigorous research and effective mitigation strategies. Nanocellulose is derived from cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer on earth, and stands out as an excellent choice for mercury ion remediation due to its remarkable adsorption capacity, which is attributed to its high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, enabling efficient Hg(II) ion removal from contaminated water sources. This review paper investigates the compelling potential of nanocellulose as a scavenging tool for Hg(II) ion contamination. The comprehensive examination encompasses the fundamental attributes of nanocellulose, its diverse fabrication techniques, and the innovative development methods of nanocellulose-based nanocomposites. The paper further delves into the mechanisms that underlie Hg removal using nanocellulose, as well as the integration of nanocellulose in Hg detection methodologies, and also acknowledges the substantial challenges that lie ahead. This review aims to pave the way for sustainable solutions in mitigating Hg contamination using nanocellulose-based nanocomposites to address the global context of this environmental concern.
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- Karthik Chinnappa
- Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, OMR, Chennai, 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Chennai, 602117, Tamil Nadu, India
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Wu B, Wan Q, Li X, Lin S, Jiang Y, Yang X, Li J, Lin Q, Morel JL, Qiu R. Heavy metal migration dynamics and solid-liquid distribution strategy in abandoned tailing soils. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 468:133794. [PMID: 38368686 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The tailings soil originating from an abandoned sulfur-iron mine in Sichuan Province, China, exhibits elevated concentrations of heavy metals (HMs) and possesses limited soil conservation capacity. Variability soil particle size fractions (PSFs) contributes to an increased risk of HMs ion migration. Existing research on HMs behavior has focused on the bulk soil scale, resulting in a dearth of comprehensive information concerning different particle sizes and colloid scales. We collected soil samples from upstream source (XWA), migration path (XWB), and downstream farmland (XWC) of an abandoned tailing and categorized into sand, silt, clay, colloid and dissolved, respectively. The investigation primarily aimed to elucidate the solid-liquid distribution trade-off strategies of soil HMs along migration pathway. Results show that PSFs composition predominantly influences HMs solid-liquid distribution. In the mining area, large particles serve as the principal component for HMs enrichment. However, along the migration pathway, the proportion of highly mobile fine particles increases, shifting HMs from solid to liquid phase. Furthermore, inorganic elements such as Mg, Al, and Fe influence on HMs distribution within PSFs through various reactions, whereas organic matter and glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) also exert regulatory roles. Increasing the proportion of large particles can reduce the risk of HMs migration.
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- Bohan Wu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, UMR 1120, Université de Lorraine, INRAE, 54518 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Ben Amar M, Mallek M, Valverde A, Monclús H, Myers TG, Salvadó V, Cabrera-Codony A. Competitive heavy metal adsorption on pinecone shells: Mathematical modelling of fixed-bed column and surface interaction insights. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170398. [PMID: 38281636 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Pinecone shells are assessed as a cost-effective biosorbent for the removal of metal ions Pb(II), Cu(II), Cd(II), Ni(II), and Cr(VI) in a fixed-bed column. Influent concentration, bed height, and flowrate are studied to improve efficiency. The breakthrough data is well fitted by the Sips adsorption model, suggesting a surface complexation mechanism, with maximum adsorption capacities of 11.1 mg/g for Cu(II) and 66 mg/g for Pb(II). In multimetal solutions, the uptake sequence at breakthrough and saturation is Pb(II) > Cu(II) > Cd(II). Characterization via FTIR and XRD reveals carboxyl and hydroxyl functional groups interacting with metal ions. Ca(II) does not compete with Pb(II), Cu(II), and Cd(II) adsorption, highlighting the ability of pinecone to adsorb heavy metals via surface complexation. Its application in the treatment of industrial effluents containing Cu(II), Ni(II), and Cr(VI) is explored. The study investigates bed media regeneration via eluting adsorbed metal ions with hydrochloric acid solutions. The potential of pinecone shells as an efficient biosorbent for removing toxic metal ions from industrial wastewater is emphasized. These findings enhance our understanding of the adsorption mechanism and underscore the fixed-bed column system's applicability in real-world scenarios, addressing environmental concerns related to heavy metal contamination of industrial effluents.
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- Marwa Ben Amar
- Laboratory of Material Sciences and Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Material Sciences and Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; Visiting Fellow, Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford OX2 6GG, UK
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- LEQUIA (Institute of the Environment), University of Girona, C/M. Aurèlia Capmany, 69, Girona 17003, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Girona, M. Aurèlia Capmany, 69, 17003 Girona, Spain
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- LEQUIA (Institute of the Environment), University of Girona, C/M. Aurèlia Capmany, 69, Girona 17003, Spain.
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Yuan R, He X, Zhu C, Tao L. Recent Developments in Functional Polymers via the Kabachnik-Fields Reaction: The State of the Art. Molecules 2024; 29:727. [PMID: 38338468 PMCID: PMC10856324 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030727] [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: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Recently, multicomponent reactions (MCRs) have attracted much attention in polymer synthesis. As one of the most well-known MCRs, the Kabachnik-Fields (KF) reaction has been widely used in the development of new functional polymers. The KF reaction can efficiently introduce functional groups into polymer structures; thus, polymers prepared via the KF reaction have unique α-aminophosphonates and show important bioactivity, metal chelating abilities, and flame-retardant properties. In this mini-review, we mainly summarize the latest advances in the KF reaction to synthesize functional polymers for the preparation of heavy metal adsorbents, multifunctional hydrogels, flame retardants, and bioimaging probes. We also discuss some emerging applications of functional polymers prepared by means of the KF reaction. Finally, we put forward our perspectives on the further development of the KF reaction in polymer chemistry.
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- Rui Yuan
- The Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (R.Y.); (X.H.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (R.Y.); (X.H.)
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- Key Lab of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China;
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (R.Y.); (X.H.)
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Sharma R, Nath PC, Mohanta YK, Bhunia B, Mishra B, Sharma M, Suri S, Bhaswant M, Nayak PK, Sridhar K. Recent advances in cellulose-based sustainable materials for wastewater treatment: An overview. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128517. [PMID: 38040157 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Water pollution presents a significant challenge, impacting ecosystems and human health. The necessity for solutions to address water pollution arises from the critical need to preserve and protect the quality of water resources. Effective solutions are crucial to safeguarding ecosystems, human health, and ensuring sustainable access to clean water for current and future generations. Generally, cellulose and its derivatives are considered potential substrates for wastewater treatment. The various cellulose processing methods including acid, alkali, organic & inorganic components treatment, chemical treatment and spinning methods are highlighted. Additionally, we reviewed effective use of the cellulose derivatives (CD), including cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nano-fibrils (CNFs), CNPs, and bacterial nano-cellulose (BNC) on waste water (WW) treatment. The various cellulose processing methods, including spinning, mechanical, chemical, and biological approaches are also highlighted. Additionally, cellulose-based materials, including adsorbents, membranes and hydrogels are critically discussed. The review also highlighted the mechanism of adsorption, kinetics, thermodynamics, and sorption isotherm studies of adsorbents. The review concluded that the cellulose-derived materials are effective substrates for removing heavy metals, dyes, pathogenic microorganisms, and other pollutants from WW. Similarly, cellulose based materials are used for flocculants and water filtration membranes. Cellulose composites are widely used in the separation of oil and water emulsions as well as in removing dyes from wastewater. Cellulose's natural hydrophilicity makes it easier for it to interact with water molecules, making it appropriate for use in water treatment processes. Furthermore, the materials derived from cellulose have wider application in WW treatment due to their inexhaustible sources, low energy consumption, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and renewable nature.
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- Ramesh Sharma
- Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Jirania 799046, India
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- Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Jirania 799046, India; Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya, Baridua 793101, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya, Baridua 793101, India; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam 603103, India
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- Department of Bio Engineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, Jirania 799046, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad 500075, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science & Technology Meghalaya, Baridua 793101, India
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- Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
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- New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University, Sendai 980 8579, Japan
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Kokrajhar 783370, India.
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India.
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Jiang J, Shi Y, Ma NL, Ye H, Verma M, Ng HS, Ge S. Utilizing adsorption of wood and its derivatives as an emerging strategy for the treatment of heavy metal-contaminated wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122830. [PMID: 37918773 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122830] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The rapid development of the industrial sector has resulted in tremendous economic growth. However, this growth has also presented environmental challenges, specifically due to the substantial sewage generated and its contribution to the early warning of global water resource depletion. Large concentrations of poisonous heavy metals, including cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni), are found in industrial effluent. Therefore, various studies are currently underway to provide effective solutions to alleviate heavy metal ion pollution in sewage. One emerging strategy for sewage pollution remediation is adsorption using wood and its derivatives. This approach is gaining popularity due to the porous structure, excellent mechanical properties, and easy chemical modification of wood. Recent studies have focused on removing heavy metal ions from sewage, summarising and analysing different technical principles, affecting factors, and mainstream chemical modification methods on wood. Furthermore, this work provides insight into potential future development direction for enhanced adsorption of heavy metal ions using wood and its derivatives in wastewater treatment. Overall, this review aims to raise awareness of environmental pollution caused by heavy metals in sewage and promote green environmental protection, low-carbon energy-saving, and sustainable solutions for sewage heavy metal treatment.
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- Jinxuan Jiang
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- BIOSES Research Interest Group, Faculty of Science & Marine Environment, 21030, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia; Center for Global Health Research (CGHR), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Centre for Research and Graduate Studies, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China.
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Sathasivam T, Kang Brian L, Andersen IM, Ru Tan H, Zhang Z, Wu T, Hong Lau H, Zhu Q, Kai D. Green Nanocellulose/PEI-Grafted Magnetic Nanoparticles for Effective Removal of Heavy Metal Ions. Chem Asian J 2023:e202300842. [PMID: 37903723 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300842] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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In response to the pressing issue of water pollution caused by heavy metal ions, there is a growing demand for green adsorbents that can effectively remove these contaminants while being easy to separate and regenerate. A novel magnetic composite was synthesized by bonding amino-functionalized Fe3 O4 -SiO2 magnetic particles (MNP-NH2 ) to polyethyleneimine (PEI)-grafted cellulose nanofibers (CNF). The modification of CNF with PEI through a peptidic coupling reaction resulted in the uniform dispersion and strong attachment of MNP-NH2 particles (286.7 nm) onto the PEI-CNF surface. This composite exhibited exceptional adsorption capabilities for heavy metals, achieving 16.73 mg/g for Pb, 16.12 mg/g for Cu, and 12.53 mg/g for Co. These remarkable adsorption capacities are attributed to the complex interactions between the metal ions and the amino, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups on the surface of PEI-CNF-MNP. The introduction of PEI significantly enhanced the adsorption capacities, and the adsorption sequence (Pb(II)>Cu(II)>Co(II)) can be explained by differences in ionic radius and surface complexation strength. Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models described the adsorption process, while Na2 EDTA was proved effective for desorption with high recovery rates. This magnetic composite holds promise for treating heavy metal-contaminated wastewater due to its impressive performance.
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- Thenapakiam Sathasivam
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371, Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634, Singapore, Singapore
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371, Singapore, Singapore
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Esposito MC, Russo GL, Riva L, Punta C, Corsi I, Tosti E, Gallo A. Nanostructured cellulose sponge engineered for marine environmental remediation: Eco-safety assessment of its leachate on sea urchin reproduction (Part A). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 334:122169. [PMID: 37437755 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122169] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Nanostructured cellulose sponges (CNS) have been developed as eco-friendly and sustainable engineered materials for marine environmental remediation. Despite their functionality, sensitivity, efficiency and specificity have been proved, CNS application is still limited since their environmental safety (eco-safety) has not been completely assessed. In this study, CNS were allowed to leach in natural seawater simulating the remediation process condition and the eco-safety of CNS leachate on sea urchin reproduction has been assessed by carrying out a multi-response integrated approach, combining standardized ecotoxicity tests, innovative bioassays and gamete quality assessment. Overall, the ecotoxicity data indicate that CNS leachate affects gamete quality, gamete fertilisation competence, and embryo development probably associated with the release of chemical additives used during the synthesis process. However, in the framework of the eco-design approach, consecutive leaching treatments and conditioning of CNS in seawater open the route for a new safety protocol successfully solving the ecotoxicity while maintaining CNS sorbent properties. A safe environmental application of the resulting conditioned CNS for seawater pollution remediation is envisaged.
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- Maria Consiglia Esposito
- Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale 1, 80121, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council, via Roma 64, 83100, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "G. Natta", Politecnico di Milano and INSTM Local Unit, via Mancinelli 7, 20131, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering "G. Natta", Politecnico di Milano and INSTM Local Unit, via Mancinelli 7, 20131, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Physical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Siena, via Mattioli 4, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale 1, 80121, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale 1, 80121, Naples, Italy.
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Ungureanu E, Fortună ME, Țopa DC, Brezuleanu CO, Ungureanu VI, Chiruță C, Rotaru R, Tofanica BM, Popa VI, Jităreanu DC. Comparison Adsorption of Cd (II) onto Lignin and Polysaccharide-Based Polymers. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3794. [PMID: 37765646 PMCID: PMC10535642 DOI: 10.3390/polym15183794] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Given the predominantly negative impact of heavy metals on living organisms, the present study proposed to evaluate the adsorption performances under static conditions of Cd (II) from aqueous solutions on unmodified Sarkanda grass lignin compared to the adsorption performances of polysaccharide polymers chemically functionalized, obtained by synthesis and in their native state, but which, although effective, have a cost price that does not allow for large-scale expansion. To improve the retention of Cd (II) on this aromatic component of the biomass resulting from the processing of lignocellulosic materials, different experimental conditions (pH, concentration, dose and contact time) were followed. The Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms were used to describe the equilibrium conditions. Adsorption kinetics were assessed using the Lagergren I and Ho and McKay II kinetic models, furnishing informative insights into the process mechanism. Lignin adsorption capacity was also analyzed by performing biological tests on tomato seeds (Lypercosium esculentum), since heavy metals are known to be a stress factor for seeds by disturbing the osmotic equilibrium. Through the prism of the investigated parameters and under precisely established experimental conditions, unmodified Sarkanda grass lignin-an aromatic biopolymer-can be recommended as a promising adsorbent for the retention of Cd (II) from aqueous solutions, successfully replacing polysaccharide, especially cellulose-based polymers.
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- Elena Ungureanu
- “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (E.U.); (D.C.Ț.); (C.O.B.); (C.C.); (D.C.J.)
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry “Petru Poni”, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (E.U.); (D.C.Ț.); (C.O.B.); (C.C.); (D.C.J.)
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- “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (E.U.); (D.C.Ț.); (C.O.B.); (C.C.); (D.C.J.)
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- Polytechnic University of Timisoara, 2 Piata Victoriei Alley, 300006 Timisoara, Romania;
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- “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (E.U.); (D.C.Ț.); (C.O.B.); (C.C.); (D.C.J.)
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry “Petru Poni”, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
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- “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dr. Docent Dimitrie Mangeron Blv., 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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- “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dr. Docent Dimitrie Mangeron Blv., 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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- “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (E.U.); (D.C.Ț.); (C.O.B.); (C.C.); (D.C.J.)
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Ojembarrena FDB, García S, Merayo N, Blanco A, Negro C. Ni(II) and Pb(II) Removal Using Bacterial Cellulose Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3684. [PMID: 37765537 PMCID: PMC10534930 DOI: 10.3390/polym15183684] [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] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a highly crystalline nanosized material with a high number of active groups. This study focuses on the synthesis of BC membranes through fermentation, their characterization and application to remove Ni(II) and Pb(II) from wastewater by adsorption under different conditions. Four-day-grown BC membranes form three-dimensional nanofibril networks with a pH of 6.3 and a high cationic demand (52.5 μeq·g-1). The pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Sips isotherm model best describe the adsorption of both metals. The intraparticle diffusion model of Ni(II) revealed a three-step mechanism of adsorption-plateau-adsorption, while Pb(II) adsorption followed a typical reducing-slope trend up to saturation. The highest removal of Ni(II) and Pb(II) was obtained at pH 4 with a BC dosage of 400 mg·L-1. The maximum adsorption capacities were 28.18 mg·g-1 and 8.49 mg·g-1 for Ni(II) and Pb(II), respectively, involving the total coverage of the material active sites. Thermodynamically, Ni(II) adsorption was exothermic, and Pb(II) was endothermic. The obtained values of sorption heat, activation and Gibbs' energy depicted a physisorption process. Ni(II) removal mechanism was ruled by crystallization on the metals adsorbed on the BC active groups, while Pb(II) was driven by the adsorption process, as shown by TEM images of the spent material.
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- Francisco de Borja Ojembarrena
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, University Complutense of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, University Complutense of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Industrial Design Engineering, High School of Technical Industrial and Design Engineering (ETSIDI), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ronda de Valencia 3, 28012 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, University Complutense of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, University Complutense of Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.)
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Liu L, Ma H, Khan M, Hsiao BS. Highly Efficient Cationic/Anionic Cellulose Membranes for Removal of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) Ions. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:651. [PMID: 37505017 PMCID: PMC10386320 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13070651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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To achieve high throughput, low-pressure drops, and high adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) in industrial wastewater treatment, cellulose membranes containing cationic and anionic groups were fabricated, respectively. In this process, cost-effective cotton fabrics were oxidized using sodium periodate, followed by quaternary ammonium or sulfonation modifications. The chemical composition, surface morphology, and thermal and mechanical properties of the cellulose membranes were investigated by ATR-FTIR, solid-state NMR, SEM, TGA, and tensile experiments. Quaternary ammonium, aldehyde, and sulfonate groups were distributed on the cationic/anionic cellulose fibers as adsorption sites, which issue remarkable adsorption capability to the cellulose membranes. The highly toxic Cr(VI) and Pb(II) ions were used to challenge the adsorption capacity of the cationic and anionic cellulose membranes, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacities of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) ions were 61.7 and 63.7 mg/g, respectively, suggested by Langmuir isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics in the static experiments. The dynamic adsorption capability of cationic cellulose membranes against Cr(VI) ions was determined and compared with that of commercially available anionic-exchange membranes. Spiral wound filtration cartridges were fabricated by cationic and anionic cellulose membranes, respectively, and were used to adsorb Cr(VI) and Pb(II) from lab-made wastewater, respectively. The cationic cellulose cartridge can purify 4.4 L of wastewater containing 1.0 mg/L of Cr(VI) ions with a 100% removal ratio, while the pressure drop was retained at 246 Pa. Similarly, the anionic cellulose cartridge exhibited even more impressive adsorption capability; the removal ratio against Pb(II) was 99% when 8.6 L of 1.0 mg/L of Pb(II) ions containing wastewater was treated, and the pressure drop was retained at 234 Pa. A composite cartridge fabricated by the integration of cationic and anionic cellulose membranes was successfully employed to purify the wastewater containing Cr(VI) and Pb(II) simultaneously. The possible adsorption mechanism was proposed, and the recycling ability of the cellulose membranes was also discussed.
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- Lu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3400, USA
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Nawaz S, Tabassum A, Muslim S, Nasreen T, Baradoke A, Kim TH, Boczkaj G, Jesionowski T, Bilal M. Effective assessment of biopolymer-based multifunctional sorbents for the remediation of environmentally hazardous contaminants from aqueous solutions. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 329:138552. [PMID: 37003438 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Persistent contaminants in wastewater effluent pose a significant threat to aquatic life and are one of the most significant environmental concerns of our time. Although there are a variety of traditional methods available in wastewater treatment, including adsorption, coagulation, flocculation, ion exchange, membrane filtration, co-precipitation and solvent extraction, none of these have been found to be significantly cost-effective in removing toxic pollutants from the water environment. The upfront costs of these treatment methods are extremely high, and they require the use of harmful synthetic chemicals. For this reason, the development of new technologies for the treatment and recycling of wastewater is an absolute necessity. Our way of life can be made more sustainable by the synthesis of adsorbents based on biomass, making the process less harmful to the environment. Biopolymers offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers, which are manufactured by joining monomer units through covalent bonding. This review presents a detailed classification of biopolymers such as pectin, alginate, chitosan, lignin, cellulose, chitin, carrageen, certain proteins, and other microbial biomass compounds and composites, with a focus on their sources, methods of synthesis, and prospective applications in wastewater treatment. A concise summary of the extensive body of knowledge on the fate of biopolymers after adsorption is also provided. Finally, consideration is given to open questions about future developments leading to environmentally friendly and economically beneficial applications of biopolymers.
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- Shahid Nawaz
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-38040, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-38040, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, QLD, 4111, Australia
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- Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, Gdańsk 80-233, Poland; EkoTech Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, Gdańsk 80-233, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznań University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965, Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznań University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, PL-60965, Poznań, Poland.
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Alcay Y, Ozdemir E, Yildirim MS, Ertugral U, Yavuz O, Aribuga H, Ozkilic Y, Şenyurt Tuzun N, Ozdabak Sert AB, Kok FN, Yilmaz I. A methionine biomolecule-modified chromenylium-cyanine fluorescent probe for the analysis of Hg2+ in the environment and living cells. Talanta 2023; 259:124471. [PMID: 37001401 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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The objective of the study is, for the first time, to construct a new near infrared (NIR) fluorophore, spectrophotometric, colorimetric, ratiometric, and turn-on probe (CSME) based on chromenylium cyanine platform decorated with methionine biomolecule to provide an efficient solution for critical shortcoming to be encountered for analysis of hazardous Hg2+ in environment and living cell. The CSME structure and its interaction with Hg2+ ion were evaluated by NMR, FTIR, MS, UV-Vis and fluorescence methods as well as Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. The none fluorescence CSME having spirolactam ring only interacted with Hg2+ in aqueous solution including competing ions. This interaction caused the fluorescence CSME with opened spirolactam form which exhibited spectral and colorimetric changes in the NIR region. The probe based on UV-Vis and fluorescence techniques respond in 90 s, has wide linear ranges (for UV-Vis: 6.29 × 10-8 - 1.86 × 10-4 M; for fluorescence: 9.49 × 10-9 - 1.13 × 10-5 M), and has a lower Limit of Detection (LOD) value (for fluorescence: 4.93 × 10-9 M, 0.99 ng/mL) than the value predicted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) organization. Hg2+ analysis was performed in drinking and tap water with low Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) values and high recovery. Smartphone and living cell applications were successfully performed for colorimetric sensing Hg2+ in real samples and 3T3 cells, respectively.
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Proshad R, Idris AM. Evaluation of heavy metals contamination in cereals, vegetables and fruits with probabilistic health hazard in a highly polluted megacity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27977-0. [PMID: 37289387 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27977-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Heavy metals (HMs) contamination in foodstuffs could pose serious health issues for public health and humans are continually exposed to HMs through the consumption of cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The present study was conducted to assess 11 HMs in foodstuffs to investigate pollution levels and health risks to children and adults. The mean contents of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, Fe, Pb, Co, As, Mn and Ba in foodstuffs were 0.69, 2.73, 10.56, 6.60, 14.50, 9.63, 2.75, 0.50, 0.94, 15.39 and 0.43 mg/kg, respectively and the concentration of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni and Pb were higher than maximum permissible concentrations (MPCs) showing that these foods may be contaminated with metals and constitute a danger to consumers. Vegetables had relatively higher metal contents followed by cereals and fruits. The average value of the Nemerrow composite pollution index (NCPI) for cereals, fruits, and vegetables were 3.99, 6.53, and 11.34, respectively indicating cereal and fruits were moderately contaminated whereas vegetables were heavily contaminated by the studied metals. The total estimated daily and weekly intakes for all studied metals were higher than the maximum tolerable daily intake (MTDI) and provisional tolerance weekly intake (PTWI) recommended by FAO/WHO. The target hazard quotients and hazard index of all studied metals exceeded the standard limit for adults and children suggesting significant non-carcinogenic health hazards. The total cancer risk value of Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, and As from food intake exceeded the threshold range (1.0E-04), suggesting potential carcinogenic risks. Based on practical and sensible evaluation techniques, the current work will assist policymakers in controlling metal contamination in foodstuffs.
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- Ram Proshad
- Key Laboratory of Mountain Surface Processes and Ecological Regulation, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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Karim A, Raji Z, Karam A, Khalloufi S. Valorization of Fibrous Plant-Based Food Waste as Biosorbents for Remediation of Heavy Metals from Wastewater-A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104205. [PMID: 37241944 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Mobilization of heavy metals in the environment has been a matter of concern for several decades due to their toxicity for humans, environments, and other living organisms. In recent years, use of inexpensive and abundantly available biosorbents generated from fibrous plant-based food-waste materials to remove heavy metals has garnered considerable research attention. The aim of this review is to investigate the applicability of using fibrous plant-based food waste, which comprises different components such as pectin, hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin, to remove heavy metals from wastewater. This contribution confirms that plant-fiber-based food waste has the potential to bind heavy metals from wastewater and aqueous solutions. The binding capacities of these biosorbents vary depending on the source, chemical structure, type of metal, modification technology applied, and process conditions used to improve functionalities. This review concludes with a discussion of arguments and prospects, as well as future research directions, to support valorization of fibrous plant-based food waste as an efficient and promising strategy for water purification.
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- Ahasanul Karim
- Department of Soils and Agri-Food Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Department of Soils and Agri-Food Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Department of Soils and Agri-Food Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Department of Soils and Agri-Food Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
- Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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Li F, Xie Z, Wen J, Tang T, Jiang L, Hu G, Li M. Synthesis of Cellulose-Poly(Acrylic Acid) Using Sugarcane Bagasse Extracted Cellulose Fibres for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108922. [PMID: 37240268 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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In this study, sugarcane bagasse (SCB) was treated with sodium hydroxide and bleached to separate the non-cellulose components to obtain cellulose (CE) fibres. Cross-linked cellulose-poly(sodium acrylic acid) hydrogel (CE-PAANa) was successfully synthesised via simple free-radical graft-polymerisation to remove heavy metal ions. The structure and morphology of the hydrogel display an open interconnected porous structure on the surface of the hydrogel. Various factors influencing batch adsorption capacity, including pH, contact time, and solution concentration, were investigated. The results showed that the adsorption kinetics were in good agreement with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and that the adsorption isotherms followed the Langmuir model. The maximum adsorption capacities calculated by the Langmuir model are 106.3, 333.3, and 163.9 mg/g for Cu(II), Pb(II), and Cd(II), respectively. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) results demonstrated that cationic exchange and electrostatic interaction were the main heavy metal ions adsorption mechanisms. These results demonstrate that CE-PAANa graft copolymer sorbents from cellulose-rich SCB can potentially be used for the removal of heavy metal ions.
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- Fuchao Li
- College of Science & Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Science & Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Science & Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Science & Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Science & Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Science & Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- College of Science & Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Structural Physics and Application, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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Wang M, Wang C, Ruan J, Liu W, Huang Z, Chen M, Ni B. Pollution level mapping of heavy metal in soil for ground-airborne hyperspectral data with support vector machine and deep neural network: A case study of Southwestern Xiong'an, China. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 321:121132. [PMID: 36736814 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Heavy metal in soil is a significant issue with the urban development in China, and traditional ground spectra are difficult to satisfy the demands for heavy metal monitoring and assessment in large-scale areas. In the paper, ground-airborne hyperspectral data is utilized to analyze the pollution level of heavy metal, 423 soil samples and corresponding ground spectra are collected synchronously with airborne hyperspectral image acquisition in Southwestern Xiong'an, China. Among them, support vector machine (SVM) is utilized to predict the concentration of independent samples, deep neural network (DNN) is aimed to estimate the spatial distribution of concentration with airborne image scenes. Finally, the pollution level is generated by the Softmax function, and it is defined by the risk control standard of heavy metals. The ground spectra and airborne image are closely integrated by the proposed method, the pollution situation is directly evaluated by ground-airborne hyperspectral data and indirectly evaluated by the concentration of local space, and the mapping results are believed to provide constructive advices about environmental protection.
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- Mingwei Wang
- School of Computer Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430068, PR China; Institute of Geological Survey, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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- School of Computer Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430068, PR China
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- School of Computer Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430068, PR China
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- Institute of Geological Survey, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Institute of Mineral Resources, China Metallurgical Geology Bureau, Beijing, 101300, PR China
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- School of Smart City, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, PR China
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- Institute of Mineral Resources, China Metallurgical Geology Bureau, Beijing, 101300, PR China
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Malik S, Kumar D. Perspectives of nanomaterials in microbial remediation of heavy metals and their environmental consequences: A review. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2023:1-48. [PMID: 36871166 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2023.2182546] [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: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) have diverse applications in various sectors, such as decontaminating heavy metals from drinking water, wastewater, and soil. Their degradation efficiency can be enhanced through the application of microbes. As microbial strain releases enzymes, which leads to the degradation of HMs. Therefore, nanotechnology and microbial-assisted remediation-based methods help us develop a remediation process with practical utility, speed, and less environmental toxicity. This review focuses on the success achieved for the bioremediation of heavy metals by nanoparticles and microbial strains and in their integrated approach. Still, the use of NMs and heavy metals (HMs) can negatively affect the health of living organisms. This review describes various aspects of the bioremediation of heavy materials using microbial nanotechnology. Their safe and specific use supported by bio-based technology paves the way for their better remediation. We discuss the utility of nanomaterials for removing heavy metals from wastewater, toxicity studies and issues to the environment with their practical implications. Nanomaterial assisted heavy metal degradation coupled with microbial technology and disposal issues are described along with detection methods. Environmental impact of nanomaterials is also discussed based on the recent work conducted by the researchers. Therefore, this review opens new avenues for future research with an impact on the environment and toxicity issues. Also, applying new biotechnological tools will help us develop better heavy metal degradation routes.
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- Sachin Malik
- Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Sonepat, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Sonepat, Haryana, India
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Weiland K, Alge K, Mautner A, Bauer A, Bismarck A. Horse manure as resource for biogas and nanolignocellulosic fibres. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 372:128688. [PMID: 36717061 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) has key applications in composites, water filters and as emulsifiers. The affinity of NFC to water is a challenge, as it negatively influences its integrity. Lignin, a major component of plant biomass, is a natural hydrophobiser. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of biomass to produce biomethane allows to up-concentrate lignin in the fermentation residue containing lignocellulosic fibres. Horse manure was used as substrate for biogas production from which nanolignocellulose fibres (LCNF) were extracted. A biogas yield of 207 LN kgVS-1 with a methane concentration of 65 % was achieved. From the fermentation residue LCNFs, in yields of up to 41 %, with lignin contents between 23 and 29 wt% depending on fermentation time were obtained. Nanopapers produced from LCNFs possessed tensile strengths and moduli of 45 to 91 MPa and 7 to 8 GPa, respectively. The increased lignin content was responsible for decreased water absorption capacity of nanopapers.
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- Kathrin Weiland
- Institute of Materials Chemistry and Research, Polymer and Composite Engineering (PaCE) Group, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Materials Chemistry and Research, Polymer and Composite Engineering (PaCE) Group, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Materials Chemistry and Research, Polymer and Composite Engineering (PaCE) Group, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Konrad Lorenz-Straße 24, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria
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- Institute of Materials Chemistry and Research, Polymer and Composite Engineering (PaCE) Group, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria; Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ London, United Kingdom.
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Liu S. Preparation of nanocellulose grafted molecularly imprinted polymer for selective adsorption Pb(II) and Hg(II). CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 316:137832. [PMID: 36640989 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution has become a major problem in environmental pollution. Ion imprinted polymers with specific identification and wide practicality have gradually become an important tool for wastewater treatment. In this work, ion-imprinted polymer-grafted modified nanocellulose was designed as an adsorbent for the serious hazard of Pb(II) and Hg(II) in wastewater. This work used medical cotton wool as raw material to prepare a nanocellulose suspension by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis. The high reactivity of carbonyl diimidazole (CDI) was utilized to react with acrylic acid (AA) to generate reactive intermediates, which then reacted with nanocellulose to form activated nanocellulose (AA-CDI-NC). Crown ether was used as functional monomers to synthesize Pb(II) ion-imprinted polymers and grafted onto the AA-CDI-NC surface (Pb(II)-MIP-NC). Meanwhile, Hg(II) ion-imprinted polymer was synthesized and grafted onto the AA-CDI-NC surface (Hg(II)-MIP-NC) using thymine as a functional monomer. The experimental results showed that Pb(II)-MIP-NC and Hg(II)-MIP-NC could effectively adsorb Pb(II) and Hg(II), respectively. Their adsorption behaviors for Pb(II) and Hg(II) were consistent with the secondary kinetic model and Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The adsorption capacities of Pb (II)-MIP-NC and Hg (II)-MIP-NC for Pb (II) and Hg (II) were 27.55 mg/g and 161.31, respectively.
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- Shuo Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Shahzad A, Ullah MW, Ali J, Aziz K, Javed MA, Shi Z, Manan S, Ul-Islam M, Nazar M, Yang G. The versatility of nanocellulose, modification strategies, and its current progress in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159937. [PMID: 36343829 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Deterioration in the environmental ecosystems through the depletion of nonrenewable resources and the burden of deleterious contaminants is considered a global concern. To this end, great interest has been shown in the use of renewable and environmentally-friendly reactive materials dually to promote environmental sustainability and cope with harmful contaminants. Among the different available options, the use of nanocellulose (NC) as an environmentally benign and renewable natural nanomaterial is an attractive candidate for environmental remediation owing to its miraculous physicochemical characteristics. This review discusses the intrinsic properties and the structural aspects of different types of NC, including cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and bacterial cellulose (BC) or bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). Also, the different modification strategies involving the functionalization or hybridization of NC by using different functional and reactive materials aimed at wastewater remediation have been elaborated. The modified or hybridized NC has been explored for its applications in the removal or degradation of aquatic contaminants through adsorption, filtration, coagulation, catalysis, photocatalysis, and pollutant sensing. This review highlights the role of NC in the modified composites and describes the underlying mechanisms involved in the removal of contaminants. The life-cycle assessment (LCA) of NC is discussed to unveil the hidden risks associated with its production to the final disposal. Moreover, the contribution of NC in the promotion of waste management at different stages has been described in the form of the five-Rs strategy. In summary, this review provides rational insights to develop NC-based environmentally-friendly reactive materials for the removal and degradation of hazardous aquatic contaminants.
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- Ajmal Shahzad
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Technology and Business University, Wuhan 430065, PR China
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- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah 211, Oman
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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Research progress on chemical modification of waste biomass cellulose to prepare heavy metal adsorbents. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04568-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ahmad H, Anguilano L, Fan M. Microstructural architecture and mechanical properties of empowered cellulose-based aerogel composites via TEMPO-free oxidation. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 298:120117. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ghani U, Hina K, Iqbal M, Irshad MK, Aslam I, Saeed R, Ibrahim M. Kinetic and isotherms modeling of methyl orange and chromium (VI) onto hexagonal ZnO microstructures as a membrane for environmental remediation of wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 309:136681. [PMID: 36195126 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Globally, contamination of water by dyes and heavy metals (HMs) is a serious environmental and public health problem due to their carcinogenic and mutagenic nature. It is incumbent to treat innocuously before discharge. It is the first time, hexagonal zinc oxide (ZnO) microstructure are being employeed as a membrane in the simultaneous removal of methyl orange (MO) and chromium (Cr (VI)) from the aqueous solution. The surface chemistry of hexagonal ZnO was characterized for morphology, surface functional groups, crystalline nature, and elemental composition by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Adsorption capacity and removal efficiency was determined by the laboratory batch adsorption experiments, while nonlinear, linear kinetics and isotherm models were fitted to experimental data to investigate the adsorption process. The results exhibited that the maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) of hexagonal ZnO from the Langmuir isotherm model was 80.39 mg g-1 and 84.10 mg g-1 for MO and Cr (VI) respectively. According to the modeling findings, linear langmuir fitted to the experimental data with R2 0.967 and 0.971 for both MO and Cr (VI) which indicates monolayer physical adsorption of both pollutants has taken place. Whereas, kinetic study showed nonlinear pseudo-second order with R2 0.989 and 0.986 for MO and Cr (VI) model best fitted with the experimental data. The values of thermodynamics parameters Gibbs free energy change ΔG°, heat of enthalpy ΔH° and, heat of entropy ΔS° indicate that spontaneous, endothermic, and irreversible adsorption reactions occurred. Overall, it is concluded from our observations that hexagonal ZnO has the potential to be used as an eco-friendly, cost-effective adsorbent for simultaneous remaoval of both MO and Cr (VI) from water. Findings of the current investigation provide valuable insights for the development of an inexpensive, effective and sustainable filtration method for the treatment of MO and Cr (VI) synergistically.
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- Usman Ghani
- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, NWL Campus, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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Surfactant-assisted flocculation for the efficient removal of aqueous dyestuff: A sustainable approach. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Aoudi B, Boluk Y, Gamal El-Din M. Recent advances and future perspective on nanocellulose-based materials in diverse water treatment applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 843:156903. [PMID: 35753453 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Over the past few years, nanocellulose and its derivatives have drawn attention as promising bio-based materials for water treatment applications due to their high surface area, high strength, and renewable, biocompatible nature. The abundance of hydroxyl functional groups on the surfaces of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) enables a broad range of surface modifications which results in propitious nanocomposites with tunable characteristics. In this context, this review describes the continuously developing applications of nanocellulose-based materials in the areas of adsorption, catalysis, filtration, and flocculation, with a special emphasis on the removal of contaminants such as heavy metals, dyes, and pharmaceutical compounds from diverse water systems. Recent progresses in the diverse forms of application of nanocellulose adsorbents (suspension, hydrogel, aerogel, and membrane) are also highlighted. Finally, challenges and future perspectives on emerging nanocellulose-based materials and their possible industrial applications are presented and discussed.
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- Bouthaina Aoudi
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Chen K, Qin F, Fang Z, Li G, Zhou J, Qiu X. Mechanically stable core-shell cellulose nanofibril/sodium alginate hydrogel beads with superior cu(II) removal capacity. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:1353-1363. [PMID: 36150570 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Nanocellulose hydrogels are promising sustainable biosorbents for removing heavy metal ions for wastewater treatment. However, the nanocellulose hydrogels reported thus far typically suffer from inferior adsorption performance and/or poor mechanical stability, thus limiting their industrial applications. Achieving the goals of mechanical stability and high removal capability remains a crucial technical challenge, which may be addressed, as presented in this study, by developing novel core-shell carboxymethylated cellulose nanofibril (CMCNF)/sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel beads (CAbs). By immobilizing CMCNFs (shell) on the surface of the SA hydrogel bead (core) via electrostatic attractions and hydrogen bonding, a mechanically stable hydrogel bead with a core-shell configuration was constructed, which shows a Cu(II) removal capacity of up to 221 mg/g that exceeds that of CMCNFs and most other nanocellulose structural adsorbents. Furthermore, both the formation principle of the core-shell structure and the Cu(II) removal mechanism were explored in detail. Finally, we demonstrated a potential application of core-shell CAbs to treat drinking water with a low concentration of Cu(II) using a homemade column adsorption device. This work brings sustainable nanocellulose adsorbents a step closer to industrial applications for Cu(II) wastewater treatment.
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- Kaihuang Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Waihuan Xi Road 100, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Modeling of Hexavalent Chromium Removal with Hydrophobically Modified Cellulose Nanofibers. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163425. [PMID: 36015682 PMCID: PMC9414996 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) are sustainable nanomaterials, obtained by the mechanical disintegration of cellulose, whose properties make them an interesting adsorbent material due to their high specific area and active groups. CNF are easily functionalized to optimize the performance for different uses. The hypothesis of this work is that hydrophobization can be used to improve their ability as adsorbents. Therefore, hydrophobic CNF was applied to adsorb hexavalent chromium from wastewater. CNF was synthetized by TEMPO-mediated oxidation, followed by mechanical disintegration. Hydrophobization was performed using methyl trimetoxysilane (MTMS) as a hydrophobic coating agent. The adsorption treatment of hexavalent chromium with hydrophobic CNF was optimized by studying the influence of contact time, MTMS dosage (0-3 mmol·g-1 CNF), initial pH of the wastewater (3-9), initial chromium concentration (0.10-50 mg·L-1), and adsorbent dosage (250-1000 mg CNF·L-1). Furthermore, the corresponding adsorption mechanism was identified. Complete adsorption of hexavalent chromium was achieved with CNF hydrophobized with 1.5 mmol MTMS·g-1 CNF with the faster adsorption kinetic, which proved the initial hypothesis that hydrophobic CNF improves the adsorption capacity of hydrophilic CNF. The optimal adsorption conditions were pH 3 and the adsorbent dosage was over 500 mg·L-1. The maximum removal was found for the initial concentrations of hexavalent chromium below 1 mg·L-1 and a maximum adsorption capacity of 70.38 mg·g-1 was achieved. The kinetic study revealed that pseudo-second order kinetics was the best fitting model at a low concentration while the intraparticle diffusion model fit better for higher concentrations, describing a multi-step mechanism of hexavalent chromium onto the adsorbent surface. The Freundlich isotherm was the best adjustment model.
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Yue XH, Zhang FS, Zhang CC, Qian P. Upcycling of blending waste plastics as zwitterionic hydrogel for simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic heavy metals from aqueous system. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 432:128746. [PMID: 35339831 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Upcycling of waste plastics as functional materials is a new approach for synthesizing low-cost and durable adsorbents with zwitterionic property. Herein, a facile process for recycling blending waste plastics to fabricate zwitterionic plastic-g-hydrogel (ZPH) for simultaneous adsorbing cationic and anionic heavy metals was developed. ZPH possessed high affinities for cations and anions in both acid and alkaline conditions owing to its zwitterionic property, and the maximum adsorption capacities of Pb2+, Cd2+, Ba2+, and Cr(VI) (Cr2O72-) were 132.13, 85.58, 69.92 and 85.15 mg/g, respectively. Mechanism study indicated the incompatibility of blending plastics was skillfully overcome through the crosslinking between sodium alginate (SA)/chitosan (CTS) and plastics. Cations were adsorbed onto ZPH via electrostatic interaction, cation exchange and coordination interactions with Cl/N/O-containing groups. Furthermore, the reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) was another important path for ZPH to capture anionic Cr2O72-, and subsequently Cr(III) was adsorbed via coordination interaction and cation exchange. Moreover, the regeneration experiment showed ZPH possessed excellent reusability and stable structure. Accordingly, this research provides a profitable approach for recycling blending plastics, and ZPH has potentials for industrial application in wastewater treatment or contaminated site remediation with complex heavy metals pollution.
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- Xiao-Hui Yue
- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Sanchez LM, Espinosa E, Mendoza Zélis P, Morcillo Martín R, de Haro Niza J, Rodríguez A. Cellulose nanofibers/PVA blend polymeric beads containing in-situ prepared magnetic nanorods as dye pollutants adsorbents. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 209:1211-1221. [PMID: 35469950 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.04.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Magnetic beads were developed from polyvinyl alcohol and different amounts of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) by in-situ preparation of iron oxide nanoparticles in an alkaline aqueous medium at room temperature. The CNF were isolated from wheat straw, whereas the magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) precursors were simple iron salts. The complete characterization of all the obtained materials was conducted, and among some other outstanding results it showed that all the components were strongly interacting via hydrogen bonding, while the nano-rods and husks like MNPs were effectively acting as crosslinking dots. All the prepared materials had good magnetic responses, and they were able to remove not only cationic, but also anionic dye pollutants from aqueous model solutions.
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- Laura M Sanchez
- Materiales Compuestos Termoplásticos (CoMP), Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (INTEMA), CONICET - Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP), Av. Colón 10850, Mar del Plata 7600, Argentina; BioPrEn Group (RNM 940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba 14014, Spain.
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM 940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba 14014, Spain
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- Instituto de Física La Plata (IFLP), CONICET-Departamento de Física, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata 1900, Argentina
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM 940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba 14014, Spain
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM 940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba 14014, Spain
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM 940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba 14014, Spain
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Ihsanullah I, Sajid M, Khan S, Bilal M. Aerogel-based adsorbents as emerging materials for the removal of heavy metals from water: Progress, challenges, and prospects. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Zhao Z, Zhang Z, Zhu Z, Zou X, Zhao Y, Shi J, Wang J. Photothermal responsive hydrogel for adsorbing heavy metal ions in aqueous solution. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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da Silva DJ, Rosa DS. Chromium removal capability, water resistance and mechanical behavior of foams based on cellulose nanofibrils with citric acid. POLYMER 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.125023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Jacob S, R R, Antony S, Madhavan A, Sindhu R, Kumar Awasthi M, Kuddus M, Pillai S, Varjani S, Pandey A, Binod P. Nanocellulose in tissue engineering and bioremediation: mechanism of action. Bioengineered 2022; 13:12823-12833. [PMID: 35609323 PMCID: PMC9275936 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2074739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Nanocellulose are nano-sized components which are biodegradable, biocompatible and renewable. It offers mechanical strength and chemical stability in plants and bacteria. The environmental contamination is reduced by employing various bioremediation techniques which usesmicroorganisms like algae, bacteria and fungi as bio-adsorbents. The bio adsorbent property of nanocellulose contribute more for the bioremediation methods and the detailed study of its mechanism and application is essential which is discussed here. The mechanism happening between the contaminant and nanocellulose adsorbent should be explored in detail in order to develop effective new bioremediation strategies. Nanocellulose structural functionalization helps to modify the nanocellulose structure based on which it can be utilized for specific functions. Exploring the mechanisms that contribute to the implementation of nanocellulose in tissue engineering helps for further developments and advancement in the biomedical application of nanocellulose. Not much studies are available that elucidate and study the basic steps involved in the biomedical and environmental usage of nanocellulose. This review has focussed on the basic mechanisms involved in the use of nanocellulose in tissue engineering and bioremediation processes.
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- Sherin Jacob
- Department of Biochemistry, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla, India
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- Department of Science and Humanities, Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla, India
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- Mycobacterium Research Laboratory, Pathogen Biology Division, Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Jagathy, Thiruvananthapuram, India
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- Department of Food Technology, T K M Institute of Technology, Kollam, India
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest a & F University, Yangling, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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- Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Bhavan, Gandhinagar, India
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- Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR- Indian Institute for Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, India.,Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow, India.,Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India
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- Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Trivandrum, India
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Žukauskaitė Z, Druteikienė R, Tarasiuk N, Tautkus S, Niaura G, Ignatjev I, Baltušnikas A, Konstantinova M, Maceika E, Kazakevičiūtė-Jakučiūnienė L, Buivydas Š, Jasinevičienė D, Gvozdaitė R. Separation of anthropogenic radionuclides from aqueous environment using raw and modified biosorbents. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY 2022; 244-245:106829. [PMID: 35121277 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2022.106829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, two types of biosorbents were used to remove 137Cs and plutonium isotopes from aqueous solutions - moss (Ptilium crista - castrensis) and oak sawdust (Quercus robur), both in the form of natural and modified state. Sorbent modification significantly increases the sorbent surface area (for moss sorbents - from 4.0 to 47.2 m2/g, and for sawdust sorbents - from 1.1 to 26.3 m2/g), pore volume (from 10-3 to 10-2), concentration and amount of basic cations and anions, as well as active functional groups on the sorbent surface. The main functional groups on the surface of natural sorbents modified with iron hydroxide interacting with analytes are carboxyl and hydroxyl groups. For carbonized sawdust and its subsequent activation with concentrated HCl, in addition to carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, acetyl groups also become active. Carbonated sawdust treated with HCl showed the highest average removal efficiency and sorption capacity for radiocesium and plutonium isotopes in laboratory column experiments - for 137Cs ∼78.6% and ∼196.6 Bq/g and for 239+240Pu ∼83% and ∼41.5 Bq/g, respectively. The moss and moss modified with iron hydroxide also showed good properties of adsorbing plutonium isotopes in field (in-situ) experiments. The best results on the sorption of 137Cs in field experiments were shown by carbonated sawdust activated with HCl, and for isotopes of plutonium - the raw moss and moss modified with iron hydroxide. The results of the study showed that sorbents can be used not only for purification of water from plutonium isotopes but allow the operational sampling and more accurate measurement of radiocesium and plutonium isotopes in the fresh water reservoirs by the dynamic flow method.
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- Z Žukauskaitė
- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko st. 24, 03225, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian Energy Institute Public institution, Breslaujos st. 3, LT-44403, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology Public Institution, Savanorių ave. 231, LT-02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Jaffar SS, Saallah S, Misson M, Siddiquee S, Roslan J, Saalah S, Lenggoro W. Recent Development and Environmental Applications of Nanocellulose-Based Membranes. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:287. [PMID: 35323762 PMCID: PMC8950644 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12030287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Extensive research and development in the production of nanocellulose production, a green, bio-based, and renewable biomaterial has paved the way for the development of advanced functional materials for a multitude of applications. From a membrane technology perspective, the exceptional mechanical strength, high crystallinity, tunable surface chemistry, and anti-fouling behavior of nanocellulose, manifested from its structural and nanodimensional properties are particularly attractive. Thus, an opportunity has emerged to exploit these features to develop nanocellulose-based membranes for environmental applications. This review provides insights into the prospect of nanocellulose as a matrix or as an additive to enhance membrane performance in water filtration, environmental remediation, and the development of pollutant sensors and energy devices, focusing on the most recent progress from 2017 to 2022. A brief overview of the strategies to tailor the nanocellulose surface chemistry for the effective removal of specific pollutants and nanocellulose-based membrane fabrication approaches are also presented. The major challenges and future directions associated with the environmental applications of nanocellulose-based membranes are put into perspective, with primary emphasis on advanced multifunctional membranes.
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- Syafiqah Syazwani Jaffar
- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia; (S.S.J.); (M.M.); (S.S.)
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia; (S.S.J.); (M.M.); (S.S.)
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia; (S.S.J.); (M.M.); (S.S.)
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia; (S.S.J.); (M.M.); (S.S.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo 184-8588, Japan;
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Abdelhamid HN, Mathew AP. Cellulose-Based Materials for Water Remediation: Adsorption, Catalysis, and Antifouling. FRONTIERS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fceng.2021.790314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Cellulose-based materials have been advanced technologies that used in water remediation. They exhibit several advantages being the most abundant biopolymer in nature, high biocompatibility, and contain several functional groups. Cellulose can be prepared in several derivatives including nanomaterials such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), and TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical)-mediated oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TOCNF). The presence of functional groups such as carboxylic and hydroxyls groups can be modified or grafted with organic moieties offering extra functional groups customizing for specific applications. These functional groups ensure the capability of cellulose biopolymers to be modified with nanoparticles such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), graphene oxide (GO), silver (Ag) nanoparticles, and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. Thus, they can be applied for water remediation via removing water pollutants including heavy metal ions, organic dyes, drugs, and microbial species. Cellulose-based materials can be also used for removing microorganisms being active as membranes or antibacterial agents. They can proceed into various forms such as membranes, sheets, papers, foams, aerogels, and filters. This review summarized the applications of cellulose-based materials for water remediation via methods such as adsorption, catalysis, and antifouling. The high performance of cellulose-based materials as well as their simple processing methods ensure the high potential for water remediation.
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Enhancing Removal of Cr(VI), Pb 2+, and Cu 2+ from Aqueous Solutions Using Amino-Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystal. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237315. [PMID: 34885897 PMCID: PMC8658863 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this work, the amino-functionalized cellulose nanocrystal (ACNC) was prepared using a green route and applied as a biosorbent for adsorption of Cr(VI), Pb2+, and Cu2+ from aqueous solutions. CNC was firstly oxidized by sodium periodate to yield the dialdehyde nanocellulose (DACNC). Then, DACNC reacted with diethylenetriamine (DETA) to obtain amino-functionalized nanocellulose (ACNC) through a Schiff base reaction. The properties of DACNC and ACNC were characterized by using elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Kaiser test, atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and zeta potential measurement. The presence of free amino groups was evidenced by the FT-IR results and Kaiser test. ACNCs exhibited an amphoteric nature with isoelectric points between pH 8 and 9. After the chemical modification, the cellulose I polymorph of nanocellulose remained, while the crystallinity decreased. The adsorption behavior of ACNC was investigated for the removal of Cr(VI), Pb2+, and Cu2+ in aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacities were obtained at pH 2 for Cr(VI) and pH 6 for Cu2+ and Pb2+, respectively. The adsorption all followed pseudo second-order kinetics and Sips adsorption isotherms. The estimated adsorption capacities for Cr(VI), Pb2+, and Cu2+ were 70.503, 54.115, and 49.600 mg/g, respectively.
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