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Cervantes FJ, Ramírez-Montoya LA. Immobilized Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196659. [PMID: 36235196 PMCID: PMC9572314 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) have been extensively used in several environmental applications; however, their widespread dissemination at full scale is hindered by difficulties keeping them active in engineered systems. Thus, several strategies to immobilize NMs for their environmental utilization have been established and are described in the present review, emphasizing their role in the production of renewable energies, the removal of priority pollutants, as well as greenhouse gases, from industrial streams, by both biological and physicochemical processes. The challenges to optimize the application of immobilized NMs and the relevant research topics to consider in future research are also presented to encourage the scientific community to respond to current needs.
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Choudhury P, Bhunia B, Bandyopadhyay TK, Ray RN. The Overall Performance Improvement of Microbial Fuel Cells Connected in Series with Dairy Wastewater Treatment. J ELECTROCHEM SCI TE 2021. [DOI: 10.33961/jecst.2020.01284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ameri A, Shakibaie M, Rahimi HR, Adeli-Sardou M, Raeisi M, Najafi A, Forootanfar H. Rapid and Facile Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Properties and Cytotoxic Effects Against Fibroblast-Like (HSkMC) and Human Lung Carcinoma (A549) Cell Lines. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 197:132-140. [PMID: 31782064 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01984-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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We report here a simple microwave irradiation method (850 W, 3 min) for the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles (Pd NPs) using ascorbic acid (as reducing agent) and sodium alginate (as stabilizer agent). The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), UV-Visible spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques. Antioxidant properties and cytotoxic effects of as-synthesized Pd NPs and Pd (II) acetate were also assessed. UV-Vis study showed the formation of Pd NPs with maximum absorption at 345 nm. From TEM analysis, it was observed that the Pd NPs had spherical shape with particle size distribution of 13-33 nm. Based on DPPH radical scavenging activity and reducing power assay, the antioxidant activities of Pd NPs were significantly higher than the Pd (II) acetate (p < 0.05). At the same concentration of 640 μg/mL, the scavenging activities were 32.9 ± 3.2% (Pd (II) acetate) and 27.2 ± 2.1% (Pd NPs). For A549 cells treated 48 h with Pd NPs, Pd (II) acetate, and cisplatin, the measured concentration necessary causing 50% cell death (IC50) was 7.2 ± 1.7 μg/mL, 32.1 ± 2.1 μg/mL, and 206.2 ± 3.5 μg/mL, respectively. On HSkMC cells, the IC50 of the Pd NPs (320 μg/mL) was higher compared to Pd (II) acetate (228.7 ± 3.6 μg/mL), which confirmed lower cytotoxicity of the Pd NPs.
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- Atefeh Ameri
- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Cosmetic Products Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- The Student Research Committee, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences and Cosmetic Products Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Singh L, Rana S, Thakur S, Pant D. Bioelectrofuel Synthesis by Nanoenzymes: Novel Alternatives to Conventional Enzymes. Trends Biotechnol 2020; 38:469-473. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2019.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Green synthesis of palladium nanoparticles using gum ghatti (Anogeissus latifolia) and its application as an antioxidant and catalyst. ARAB J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2015.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Yang SA, Nordmeier A, Chidambaram D. Catalytic Activity of Microbially‐formed Palladium Nanoparticles. ELECTROANAL 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.201700530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Sarah A. Yang
- Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Nevada, Reno 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno NV 89557-0388 USA
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Nevada, Reno 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno NV 89557-0388 USA
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- Chemical and Materials Engineering University of Nevada, Reno 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno NV 89557-0388 USA
- Nevada Institute for Sustainability University of Nevada, Reno 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno NV 89557-0388 USA
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Macaskie LE, Mikheenko IP, Omajai JB, Stephen AJ, Wood J. Metallic bionanocatalysts: potential applications as green catalysts and energy materials. Microb Biotechnol 2017; 10:1171-1180. [PMID: 28834386 PMCID: PMC5609244 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.12801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 07/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Microbially generated or supported nanocatalysts have potential applications in green chemistry and environmental application. However, precious (and base) metals biorefined from wastes may be useful for making cheap, low-grade catalysts for clean energy production. The concept of bionanomaterials for energy applications is reviewed with respect to potential fuel cell applications, bio-catalytic upgrading of oils and manufacturing 'drop-in fuel' precursors. Cheap, effective biomaterials would facilitate progress towards dual development goals of sustainable consumption and production patterns and help to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
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- Lynne E. Macaskie
- School of BiosciencesUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TTUK
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- School of BiosciencesUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TTUK
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- School of BiosciencesUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TTUK
- Present address:
Department of Biological SciencesFaculty of Sciences, Thompson Rivers University805 TRU WayV2C 0C8Kamloops, British ColumbiaCanada
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- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TTUK
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- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TTUK
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Ogi T, Makino T, Iskandar F, Tanabe E, Okuyama K. Heat-treated Escherichia coli as a high-capacity biosorbent for tungsten anions. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2016; 218:140-145. [PMID: 27359063 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.06.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Adsorption performance in the biosorption of tungsten using Escherichia coli cells can be significantly improved by using cell suspensions that have been heat-treated at ⩽100°C. In the case of E. coli cells suspension heated at 100°C, the aqueous tungsten ions concentration rapidly decreased from 0.8mmol/L to practically zero within 1h. This biosorption time is much shorter than that of non-heat treated E. coli cells (7h). Furthermore, the adsorption saturation amount for cells heat-treated at 100°C was significantly increased up to 1.62mmol-W/g-E. coli compared to the unheated E. coli cells case (0.62mmol-W/g-E. coli). Determination of the surface potential and surface structure along with quantitative analyses of free amino acids of heat-treated E. coli cells were also carried out and revealed that heated cells have a high zeta potential and express a higher concentration of amino acids on the cell surface.
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- Takashi Ogi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan.
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- Cutting Tool R&D Division, Kyocera Corporation, Kagoshima Sendai Plant 1810 Taki-cho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima 895-0292, Japan
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- Department of Physics, Bandung Institute of Technology, Ganesha 10, Bandung 40132, West Java, Indonesia
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- Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute, 3-10-32 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-0046, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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Courtney J, Deplanche K, Rees NV, Macaskie LE. Biomanufacture of nano-Pd(0) by Escherichia coli and electrochemical activity of bio-Pd(0) made at the expense of H 2 and formate as electron donors. Biotechnol Lett 2016; 38:1903-1910. [PMID: 27502834 PMCID: PMC5055570 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-016-2183-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective Palladised cells of Desulfovibrio desulfuricans and Shewanella oneidensis have been reported as fuel cell electrocatalysts but growth at scale may be unattractive/costly; we have evaluated the potential of using E. coli, using H2/formate for Pd-nanoparticle manufacture. Results Using ‘bio-Pd’ made under H2 (20 wt%) cyclic voltammograms suggested electrochemical activity of bio-NPs in a native state, attributed to proton adsorption/desorption. Bio-Pd prepared using formate as the electron donor gave smaller, well separated NPs; this material showed no electrochemical properties, and hence little potential for fuel cell use using a simple preparation technique. Bio-Pd on S. oneidensis gave similar results to those obtained using E. coli. Conclusion Bio-Pd is sufficiently conductive to make an E. coli-derived electrochemically active material on intact, unprocessed bacterial cells if prepared at the expense of H2, showing potential for fuel cell applications using a simple one-step preparation method.
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- J Courtney
- School of Chemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, UK
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- Finovatis, 68 Cours Lafayette, 69003, Lyon, France
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- School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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Ogi T, Makino T, Okuyama K, Stark WJ, Iskandar F. Selective Biosorption and Recovery of Tungsten from an Urban Mine and Feasibility Evaluation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b04843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Takashi Ogi
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Cutting Tool R&D Division, Kyocera Corporation, Kagoshima Sendai Plant, 1810 Taki-cho, Satsumasendai, Kagoshima 895-0292, Japan
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Institute
for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zurich, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 10, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department
of Physics, Institute of Technology Bandung, Ganesha 10, Bandung, 40132 West
Java, Indonesia
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Sano N, Nakanishi Y, Sugiura K, Yamanaka H, Tamon H, Saito N, Konishi Y. Synthesis of Bimetallic Pt–Ru Nanoparticles by Bioreduction Using Shewanella algae for Application to Direct Methanol Fuel Cell. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING OF JAPAN 2016. [DOI: 10.1252/jcej.15we077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Noriaki Sano
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyoto University
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyoto University
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University
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Priestley RE, Mansfield A, Bye J, Deplanche K, Jorge AB, Brett D, Macaskie LE, Sharma S. Pd nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene–E. coli hybrid with enhanced crystallinity in bacterial biomass. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra12552a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Schematic showing the possible electronic interactions betweenE. coli, Pd(ii) and GO during the simultaneous reduction process leading to enhanced crystallinity in bacterial biomass.
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- Rachel E. Priestley
- Centre for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research
- School of Chemical Engineering
- University of Birmingham
- Birmingham
- UK
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- Centre for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research
- School of Chemical Engineering
- University of Birmingham
- Birmingham
- UK
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- Centre for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research
- School of Chemical Engineering
- University of Birmingham
- Birmingham
- UK
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- Unit of Functional Bionanomaterials
- School of Bioscience
- University of Birmingham
- Birmingham
- UK
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- UCL Chemical Engineering Department
- Electrochemical Innovation Lab
- London
- UK
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- UCL Chemical Engineering Department
- Electrochemical Innovation Lab
- London
- UK
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- Unit of Functional Bionanomaterials
- School of Bioscience
- University of Birmingham
- Birmingham
- UK
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- Centre for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research
- School of Chemical Engineering
- University of Birmingham
- Birmingham
- UK
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Schröfel A, Kratošová G, Šafařík I, Šafaříková M, Raška I, Shor LM. Applications of biosynthesized metallic nanoparticles - a review. Acta Biomater 2014; 10:4023-42. [PMID: 24925045 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2014.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 211] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2014] [Revised: 04/13/2014] [Accepted: 05/21/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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We present a comprehensive review of the applications of biosynthesized metallic nanoparticles (NPs). The biosynthesis of metallic NPs is the subject of a number of recent reviews, which focus on the various "bottom-up" biofabrication methods and characterization of the final products. Numerous applications exploit the advantages of biosynthesis over chemical or physical NP syntheses, including lower capital and operating expenses, reduced environmental impacts, and superior biocompatibility and stability of the NP products. The key applications reviewed here include biomedical applications, especially antimicrobial applications, but also imaging applications, catalytic applications such as reduction of environmental contaminants, and electrochemical applications including sensing. The discussion of each application is augmented with a critical review of the potential for continued development.
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Sinha A, Sinha R, Khare SK. Heavy Metal Bioremediation and Nanoparticle Synthesis by Metallophiles. GEOMICROBIOLOGY AND BIOGEOCHEMISTRY 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-41837-2_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Ogi T, Sakamoto Y, Nandiyanto ABD, Okuyama K. Biosorption of Tungsten by Escherichia coli for an Environmentally Friendly Recycling System. Ind Eng Chem Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ie401193y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Takashi Ogi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Hiroshima 739-8527, Japan
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Farhadi K, Pourhossein A, Forough M, Molaei R, Abdi A, Siyami A. Biosynthesis of Highly Dispersed Palladium Nanoparticles UsingAstraglmannaAqueous Extract. J CHIN CHEM SOC-TAIP 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/jccs.201300006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Preparation and Electrocatalytic Characteristics Research of Pd/C Catalyst for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell. J CHEM-NY 2013. [DOI: 10.1155/2013/250760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Two kinds of carbon-support 20% Pd/C catalysts for use in direct ethanol fuel cell (DEFC) have been prepared by an impregnation reduction method using NaBH4and NaH2PO2as reductants, respectively, in this study. The catalysts were characterized by XRD and TEM. The results show that the catalysts had been completely reduced, and the catalysts are spherical and homogeneously dispersed on carbon. The electrocatalytic activity of the catalysts was investigated by electrochemical measurements. The results indicate that the catalysts had an average particle size of 3.3 nm and showed the better catalytic performance, when NaBH4was used as the reducing agent. The electrochemical active surface area of Pd/C (NaBH4) was 56.4 m2·g−1. The electrochemical activity of the Pd/C (NaBH4) was much higher than that of Pd/C (NaH2PO2).
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Ogi T, Tamaoki K, Saitoh N, Higashi A, Konishi Y. Recovery of indium from aqueous solutions by the Gram-negative bacterium Shewanella algae. Biochem Eng J 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2011.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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De Corte S, Hennebel T, De Gusseme B, Verstraete W, Boon N. Bio-palladium: from metal recovery to catalytic applications. Microb Biotechnol 2012; 5:5-17. [PMID: 21554561 PMCID: PMC3815268 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-7915.2011.00265.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2011] [Accepted: 03/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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While precious metals are available to a very limited extent, there is an increasing demand to use them as catalyst. This is also true for palladium (Pd) catalysts and their sustainable recycling and production are required. Since Pd catalysts exist nowadays mostly under the form of nanoparticles, these particles need to be produced in an environment-friendly way. Biological synthesis of Pd nanoparticles ('bio-Pd') is an innovative method for both metal recovery and nanocatalyst synthesis. This review will discuss the different bio-Pd precipitating microorganisms, the applications of the catalyst (both for environmental purposes and in organic chemistry) and the state of the art of the reactors based on the bio-Pd concept. In addition, some main challenges are discussed, which need to be overcome in order to create a sustainable nanocatalyst. Finally, some outlooks for bio-Pd in environmental technology are presented.
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- Department of Biochemical and Microbial Technology, Laboratory of Microbial Ecology and Technology (LabMET), Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, B‐9000 Gent, Belgium
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