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Carnamucio F, Foti C, Micale N, Van Pelt N, Matheeussen A, Caljon G, Giuffrè O. Metronidazole Interaction with Cu 2+ and Zn 2+: Speciation Study in Aqueous Solution and Biological Activity Evaluation. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:29000-29008. [PMID: 38973913 PMCID: PMC11223215 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
Abstract
Metronidazole (2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, MNZ) is a well-known and widely used drug for its excellent activity against various anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the ability of MNZ to form metal complexes with Cu2+ and Zn2+ and to demonstrate that complexation increases its bioactivity profile against different pathogenic microorganisms. The interaction of MNZ with Cu2+ and Zn2+ was investigated in NaCl aqueous solution under different conditions of temperature (15, 25, and 37 °C) and ionic strength (0.15, 0.5, and 1 mol L-1) by potentiometric and spectrophotometric titrations. The obtained speciation models include two species for the Cu2+-containing system, namely, CuL and CuL2, and three species for the Zn2+-containing system, namely, ZnLH, ZnL, and ZnLOH. The formation constants of the species were calculated and their dependence on temperature and ionic strength evaluated. Comparison of the sequestering ability of MNZ under physiological conditions revealed a capacity toward Cu2+ higher than that toward Zn2+. A simulation under the same conditions also showed a significant percentage of the Cu2+-MNZ species. The biological assessments highlighted that the complexation of MNZ with Cu2+ has a relevant impact on the potency of the drug against two Trypanosoma spp. (i.e., T. b. brucei and T. b. rhodesiense) and one gram-(-) bacterial species (i.e., Escherichia coli). It is noteworthy that the increased potency upon complexation with Cu2+ did not result in cytotoxicity against MRC-5 human fetal lung fibroblasts and primary peritoneal mouse macrophages.
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Affiliation(s)
- Federica Carnamucio
- Department
of Pharmaceutics and Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering and Sciences,
School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, Virginia 23284, United States
- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres
31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres
31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres
31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Laboratory
of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (LMPH), Infla-Med Centre
of Excellence, University of Antwerp, S7, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory
of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (LMPH), Infla-Med Centre
of Excellence, University of Antwerp, S7, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory
of Microbiology, Parasitology and Hygiene (LMPH), Infla-Med Centre
of Excellence, University of Antwerp, S7, Universiteitsplein 1, 2610 Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Dipartimento
di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres
31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Maan KS, Gajbhiye P, Sharma A, Al-Gheethi AA. Efficient anode material derived from nutshells for bio-energy production in microbial fuel cell. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 364:121422. [PMID: 38878572 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121422] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Biochar is a carbonaceous solid that is prepared through thermo-chemical decomposition of biomass under an inert atmosphere. The present study compares the performance of biochar prepared from Peanut shell, coconut shell and walnut shell in dual chamber microbial fuel cell. The physicochemical and electrochemical analysis of biochar reveals that prepared biochar is macroporous, amorphous, biocompatible, and electrochemically conductive. Polarization studies show that Peanut shell biochar (PSB) exhibited a maximum power density of 165 mW/m2 followed by Coconut shell biochar (CSB) Activated Charcoal (AC) and Walnut shell biochar (WSB). Enhanced power density of PSB was attributed to its surface area and suitable pore size distribution which proved conducive for biofilm formation. Furthermore, the high electrical capacitance of PSB improved the electron transfer between microbes and anode.
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- Karan Singh Maan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, 144411, India; Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, 144411, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, 144411, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, 144411, India.
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle and CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), Newcastle, Australia
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Ajit K, Anil A, Krishnan H, Asok A. Microporous nitrogen-rich biomass derived anode catalyst in clay membrane MFC for kitchen wastewater treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2023:1-12. [PMID: 38118134 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2296532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFC) have emerged as a sustainable wastewater treatment technique that offers simultaneous energy generation; however, the high cost of electrodes and their reduced catalytic activity have hindered their widespread adoption. To overcome this, an activated carbon synthesised from Areca nut husk was coated on different anodes viz. Carbon cloth and Stainless Steel (SS) mesh. Activated carbon was found to be highly porous with a carbon content of 85.39%, and a surface area of 767.98 m2/g, and was found to be amorphous with a high degree of graphitic structure. The electrical conductivities of the catalyst-coated SS mesh and carbon cloth were comparable, and the performance of the MFC was studied using both electrodes as anodes. A batch MFC with modified SS mesh as anode exhibited the highest power density of 155.35 mW/m3 in synthetic wastewater and 101.68 mW/m3 in kitchen wastewater, with COD removal efficiencies of 95.32% and 95.24%, respectively. In a continuous mode, the MFC delivered a maximum current density and power of 52.38 mA/m2 and 21.60 mW, respectively, with a maximum COD removal efficiency of 80.70% for an HRT of 20 hrs. These findings underscore the viability of using biomass-derived activated carbon as an anode catalyst in both batch and continuous modes of MFC.
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- Karnapa Ajit
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kozhikode, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kozhikode, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India
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Gayathiri M, Pulingam T, Lee KT, Sudesh K. Activated carbon from biomass waste precursors: Factors affecting production and adsorption mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 294:133764. [PMID: 35093418 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The use of activated carbon is evidenced by the increased scope of carbon-based applications in various industrial applications including pharmaceutical antidotes, wastewater remediation, aquaculture and toxin removal. Activated carbon produced from biomass waste by various processing methods and conditions is emerging as a promising adsorbent for remediation of the ecosystem due to extensive discharge of pollutants. Methods of producing activated carbon, nature of lignocellulosic biomass waste, and interaction of adsorbent-adsorbate are some of the crucial factors that need to be scrutinized to produce an effective adsorbent. However, these factors have not been thoroughly discussed in the literature. Activated carbon needs to go through continuous and rigorous research and development through optimization of key parameters such as type of activation (physical/chemical) and processing conditions, especially for large-scale production. It is imperative to have a detailed understanding of the preeminent characteristics of the activated carbon such as pore size distribution, total pore volume, surface area, and yield of activated carbon that control the extents of adsorptions and production of activated carbon. To further clarify the involved mechanism, studies should focus on all the possible variables that influence the system. Therefore, this review provides a better understanding of factors that affect the production of an efficient activated carbon, important properties to be used as an adsorbent, and the involved mechanisms during the adsorption process followed by increasing demand for activated carbon in various fields.
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- Muniandy Gayathiri
- School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11900, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11900, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11900, Penang, Malaysia.
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Ahmad A, Jini D, Aravind M, Parvathiraja C, Ali R, Kiyani MZ, Alothman A. A novel study on synthesis of egg shell based activated carbon for degradation of methylene blue via photocatalysis. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Mesones S, Mena E, López-Muñoz MJ, Adán C, Marugán J. Synergistic and antagonistic effects in the photoelectrocatalytic disinfection of water with TiO2 supported on activated carbon as a bipolar electrode in a novel 3D photoelectrochemical reactor. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Hughes MA, Allen JA, Donne SW. Characterization of carbonate derived carbons through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.135847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Massoompour AR, Borghei SM, Raie M. Enhancement of biological nitrogen removal performance using novel carriers based on the recycling of waste materials. WATER RESEARCH 2020; 170:115340. [PMID: 31790886 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.115340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
This study aims to enhance biological nitrogen removal performance by the innovative carbon-based carriers. The new carriers were produced based on recycling waste materials. In these carriers, the advantages of the hybrid system and physicochemical properties of activated carbon were integrated to promote microbial attachment. To verify the performance of the new carriers compared to the conventional moving carriers, the experiments were conducted in two parallel laboratory-scale sequencing batch reactors under various operating conditions. The analysis revealed that the specific surface area of the new carrier with a total pore volume of 0.0015cm3/gr was 10.9 times the specific surface area of a conventional carrier. Further, the comparative results indicated that the new highly porous carriers made a major contribution to increasing the attached active biomass up to 20.2%. From the data analysis (DO, ORP, and pH), it was also confirmed that the new carriers had a positive effect on the creation of a greater anoxic zone within the biofilm. Consequently, the simultaneous nitrification-denitrification and total nitrogen removal efficiencies enhanced significantly up to 14.3% and 16.8%, respectively. From the environmental and economic viewpoints, the benefits of the novel carrier showed that it is a practical alternative for the conventional carrier providing a cost-effective wastewater treatment technology.
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- A R Massoompour
- Civil Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
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- Civil Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Iran.
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Modifying Nanoporous Carbon through Hydrogen Peroxide Oxidation for Removal of Metronidazole Antibiotics from Simulated Wastewater. Processes (Basel) 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/pr7110835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study examined change in pore structure and microstructure of nanoporous carbon after surface oxidation and how it affects the adsorption performance of metronidazole antibiotics. The surface oxidation was performed by hydrogen peroxide at 60 °C. The properties of porous carbon were investigated by N2-sorption analysis (pore structure), scanning electron microscopy (surface morphology), the Boehm titration method (quantification of surface functional group), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (type of surface functional group). The results showed that the oxidation of porous carbon by hydrogen peroxide has a minor defect in the carbon pore structure. Only a slight decrease in specific surface area (8%) from its original value (973 m2g−1) was seen but more mesoporosity was introduced. The oxidation of porous carbon with hydrogen peroxide modified the amount of oxide groups i.e., phenol, carboxylic acid and lactone. Moreover, in the application the oxidized carbon exhibited a higher the metronidazole uptake capacity of up to three-times manifold with respect to the pristine carbon.
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Herrera LF, Prasetyo L, Do DD. Characterisation of the absolute accessible volume of porous materials. ADSORPTION 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10450-019-00078-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Indera Luthfi AA, Jahim JM, Harun S, Tan JP, Mohammad AW. Potential use of coconut shell activated carbon as an immobilisation carrier for high conversion of succinic acid from oil palm frond hydrolysate. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra09413b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Coconut shell activated carbon (CSAC) presented excellent physicochemical characteristics for efficient conversion of oil palm frond (OPF) into succinic acid.
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- Abdullah Amru Indera Luthfi
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO)
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO)
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology (CESPRO)
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Malaysia
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