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Mod B, Baskar AV, Bahadur R, Tavakkoli E, Van Zwieten L, Singh G, Vinu A. From cane to nano: advanced nanomaterials derived from sugarcane products with insights into their synthesis and applications. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2024; 25:2393568. [PMID: 39238510 PMCID: PMC11376298 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2024.2393568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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Sugarcane-based products are inherently rich in elements such as silicon, carbon and nitrogen. As such, these become ideal precursors for utilization in a wide array of application fields. One of the appealing areas is to transform them into nanomaterials of high interest that can be employed in several prominent applications. Among nanomaterials, sugarcane products based on silica nanoparticles (SNPs), carbon dots (CDs), metal/metal oxide-based NPs, nanocellulose, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), and nano biochar are becoming increasingly reported. Through manipulation of the experimental conditions and choosing suitable starting precursors and elements, it is possible to devise these nanomaterials with highly desired properties suited for specific applications. The current review presents the findings from the recent literature wherein an effort has been made to convey new development in the field of sugarcane-based products for the synthesis of the above-mentioned nanomaterials. Various nanomaterials were systematically discussed in terms of their synthesis and application perspectives. Wherever possible, a comparative analysis was carried out to highlight the potential of sugarcane products for the intended purpose as compared to other biomass-based materials. This review is expected to stand out in delivering an up-to-date survey of the literature and provide readers with necessary directions for future research.
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- Bhavya Mod
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, The University of Adelaide, Glen Osmond, SA, Australia
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- NSW Department of Primary Industries, Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute, Wollongbar, NSW, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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Dohare A, Chatterjee N, Misra SK. In situ carbonization metamorphoses porous silica particles into biodegradable therapeutic carriers of lesser consequence on TGF-β1 mediated fibrosis. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:8843-8850. [PMID: 38644775 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00123k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Extensive modifications have been made to the synthesis protocol for porous silica particles to improve the shape, size and yield percentage, but problems associated with improvement in biodegradability and decrease in chances to induce side effects still remain a concern. To circumvent these limitations, a facile modification strategy has been employed through in situ carbonization of porous silica particles. Herein, carbon particles were integrated within porous silica core-shell particles (Si-P-CNPs) during the synthesis process and found to preserve the ordered structural morphology. Curcumin was used as a model drug for loading in prepared Si-P-CNPs whereas lung cancer cells were used as a model system to study the in vitro fate. These Si-P-CNPs showed improved drug loading, drug effectivity, biodegradability and avoidance of interaction with transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) indicating the possibility of reducing the chances of lung fibrosis and thereby enhancing the safety profile over conventional porous silica particles.
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- Akanksha Dohare
- Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India.
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- Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India.
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- Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India.
- The Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India
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Waseem Basha Z, Muniraj S, Senthil Kumar A. Neem biomass derived carbon quantum dots synthesized via one step ultrasonification method for ecofriendly methylene blue dye removal. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9706. [PMID: 38678104 PMCID: PMC11055862 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59483-9] [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: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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This article presents a one-step ultrasonication technique for generating biomass carbon dots (BCDs) from neem bark (Azadirachta indica) powder. The BCDs were characterized using modern techniques such as UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman, XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, EDAX, and Zeta potential analyses. Unlike traditional nanocomposite bed systems, this study utilized BCDs as a liquid-phase adsorbent for the regenerative adsorption of the environmentally harmful dye, methylene blue (MB), through an in-situ precipitation reaction. This involved the formation of BCDs-MB adduct via an electrostatic mechanism. The adsorption capacity and percentage of removal were remarkable at 605 mg g-1 and 64.7% respectively, exceeding various solid-based adsorption methods in the literature. The Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetics model provided an excellent fit for this system. The calculated thermodynamic parameter, Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) was negative, indicating a spontaneous, exothermic, and physisorption-based mechanism. The regenerative capacity of our system was further demonstrated by successfully extracting and recovering the MB dye (64%) using ethyl alcohol as the solvent. This method provides an efficient means of recovering valuable cationic organic dye compounds from contaminated environments.
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- Zakriya Waseem Basha
- P.G. & Research Department of Chemistry, RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Mylapore, Chennai, 600004, India
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- P.G. & Research Department of Chemistry, RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Mylapore, Chennai, 600004, India.
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- Nano and Bioelectrochemistry Research Laboratory, Carbon Dioxide and Green Technologies Research Centre and Department of Chemistry, School of Advance Science, Vellore Institute of Technology University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632 014, India.
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Basha ZW, Kumar AS, Muniraj S. Green synthesis of carbon quantum dots from teak leaves biomass for in situ precipitation and regenerative-removal of methylene blue-dye. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32816-x. [PMID: 38468008 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32816-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The objective of this study was to completely eliminate environmentally harmful cationic organic dye from aqueous solutions using the one-step ultrasonication method, renowned for its energy efficiency, user-friendliness, and minimal requirement for chemical resources, making it particularly suitable for large-scale applications. To achieve effective environmental remediation, we employed carbon dots derived from teak leaf biomass (TBCDs) layered with graphene oxide. We conducted a thorough characterization of the TBCDs using UV-vis spectroscopy (with absorption peaks at λmax = 208 and 276 nm), FTIR spectroscopy (confirming the presence of various functional groups including -OH, -CH, C = O, COO-, C-O-C, and = C-H), Raman spectroscopy (with bands at 1369 cm-1 (D-Band) and 1550 cm-1 (G-Band), and an intensity ratio (ID/IG) = 0.88, indicating structural defects correlated with the sp3 hybridization sites on the TBCDs), XRD analysis (indicating an amorphous nature of particles), HRTEM imaging (showing homogeneous dispersal of TBCDs with typical sizes ranging from 2 to 10 nm), FESEM analysis (showing a flat surface and minuscule particles), and Zeta potential analysis (revealing a surface charge peak at -51.0 mV). Our adsorption experiments yielded significant results, with a substantial 50.1 % removal rate and an impressive adsorption capacity of 735.2 mg g-1. Theoretical adsorption parameters were rigorously analyzed to understand the adsorption behavior, surface interactions, and mechanisms. Among these models, the Langmuir isotherm in conjunction with pseudo-second-order kinetics provided an exceptional fit (with R2 values closer to 1) for our system. The Gibbs free energy (ΔG) was found to be negative at all temperatures, indicating the spontaneity of the reaction. Regarding mechanism, electrostatic attraction ((+ve) MB dye + (- ve) TBCDs), π-π stacking adsorption facilitated by the graphitic structure, formation of multiple hydrogen bonds due to polar functional groups, and a pore-filling mechanism wherein the cationic MB dye fills the pores of TBCDs with graphene oxide layers, forming an adduct were identified. Furthermore, we demonstrated the regenerative capacity of our system by effectively extracting and recovering the MB dye (with a regeneration rate of 77.1%), utilizing ethyl alcohol as the solvent. These findings not only provide valuable insights into the adsorption capabilities of TBCDs but also highlight the potential of our approach in the recovery of expensive cationic organic dye compounds from polluted environments.
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- Zakriya Waseem Basha
- P. G. & Research Department of Chemistry, RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Mylapore, Chennai, 600004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano and Bioelectrochemistry Research Laboratory, Carbon Dioxide and Green Technology Research Centre and Department of Chemistry, School of Advance Science, Institute of Technology University, Vellore, 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- P. G. & Research Department of Chemistry, RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Mylapore, Chennai, 600004, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Tanaka YK, Ogra Y. Quantitative determination of the intracellular uptake of silica nanoparticles using asymmetric flow field flow fractionation coupled with ICP mass spectrometry and their cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:769-777. [PMID: 38221537 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-023-03672-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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We established a size separation method for silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) measuring 10, 30, 50, 70, and 100 nm in diameter using asymmetric flow field flow fractionation hyphenated with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (AF4-ICP-MS), and evaluated the cytotoxicity of SiNPs in human hepatoma HepG2 cells. Analysis of the mixture sample revealed that nanoparticles of different sizes were eluted at approximately 2-min intervals, with no effect on each elution time or percentage recovery. Compared with larger SiNPs, smaller SiNPs exhibited high cytotoxicity when the volume of SiNPs exposed to the cells was the same. We measured SiNPs in culture medium and inside cells by AF4-ICP-MS and found that approximately 17% of SiNPs in the mixture of five differently sized particles were absorbed by the cells. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that 10 nm SiNPs formed aggregates and accumulated in the cells. Based on AF4-ICP-MS analysis, there is no clear difference in the particle volume absorbed by the cells among different sizes. Therefore, the high toxicity of small SiNPs can be explained by the fact that their large surface area relative to particle volume efficiently induces toxicological influences. Indeed, the large surface area of 10 nm SiNPs significantly contributed to the production of reactive oxygen species.
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- Yu-Ki Tanaka
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo, Chiba, 260-8675, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo, Chiba, 260-8675, Japan
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Roncal-Jimenez CA, Rogers KL, Stem A, Wijkstrom J, Wernerson A, Fox J, Garcia Trabanino R, Brindley S, Garcia G, Miyazaki M, Miyazaki-Anzai S, Sasai F, Urra M, Cara-Fuentes G, Sánchez-Lozada LG, Rodriguez-Iturbe B, Butler Dawson J, Madero M, Brown JM, Johnson RJ. Intranasal Administration of Sugarcane Ash Causes Chronic Kidney Disease in Rats. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2024; 326:F477-F484. [PMID: 38234297 PMCID: PMC11207544 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00251.2023] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Background. Silica nanoparticles found in sugarcane ash have been postulated to be a toxicant contributing to chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu). However, while the administration of manufactured silica nanoparticles is known to cause chronic tubulointerstitial disease in rats, the effect of administering sugarcane ash on kidney pathology remains unknown. Here we investigate whether sugarcane ash can induce CKD in rats. Methods. Sugarcane ash was administered for 13 weeks into the nares of rats (5 mg/day for 5d/week), and blood, urine and kidney tissues were collected at 13 weeks (at the end of ash administration) and in a separate group of rats at 24 weeks (11 weeks after stopping ash administration). Kidney histology was evaluated, and inflammation and fibrosis (collagen deposition) measured. Results. Sugarcane ash exposure led to the accumulation of silica in the kidneys, lungs, liver and spleen of rats. Mild proteinuria developed although renal function was largely maintained. However, biopsies showed focal glomeruli with segmental glomerulosclerosis, and tubulointerstitial inflammation and fibrosis that tended to worsen even after the ash administration had been stopped. Staining for the lysosomal marker, LAMP-1, showed decreased staining in ash administered rats consistent with lysosomal activation. Conclusion. Sugarcane ash containing silica nanoparticles can cause CKD in rats.
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- Carlos A Roncal-Jimenez
- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Adams County, United States
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- CLINTEC, Division of renal medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Toxicology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Medicine-Nephrology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, United States
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Denver, Auroa, United States
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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- Medicine-Nephrology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, United States
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- Department of Cardio-Renal Physiopathology, Instituto Nacional de CardiologÃ-a, Mexico City, D.F., Mexico
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- Nefrología y MetaboismoMineral, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Center for Work, Health, and Environment, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, United States
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
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Seghir BB, Hemmami H, Hocine BME, Soumeia Z, Sharifi-Rad M, Awuchi CG, Amor IB, Kouadri I, Rebiai A, Bouthaina S, Malik A, Meniai C, Pohl P, Messaoudi M. Methods for the Preparation of Silica and Its Nanoparticles from Different Natural Sources. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5871-5883. [PMID: 36940037 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03628-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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Silica (SiO2), a component of the earth's crust, has been in use for many nanotechnological applications. This review presents one of the newest methods for safer, more affordable, and more ecologically friendly production of silica and its nanoparticles from the ashes of agricultural wastes. The production of SiO2 nanoparticles (SiO2NPs) from different agricultural wastes, including rice husk, rice straw, maize cobs, and bagasse, was systematically and critically discussed. The review also emphasizes current issues and possibilities linked with contemporary technology to raise awareness and stimulate scholars' insight. Furthermore, the processes involved in isolating silica from agricultural wastes were explored in this work.
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- Bachir Ben Seghir
- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, BP 789, 39000, El Oued, Algeria.
- Renewable Energy Development Unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria.
- Laboratory of Industrials Analysis and Materials Engineering, University 8 May 1945 Guelma, BP 401, 24000, Guelma, Algeria.
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- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, BP 789, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
- Renewable Energy Development Unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Industrials Analysis and Materials Engineering, University 8 May 1945 Guelma, BP 401, 24000, Guelma, Algeria
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- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, BP 789, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
- Renewable Energy Development Unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Department of Range and Watershed Management, Faculty of Water and Soil, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98613-35856, Iran
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- Department School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kampala International University, P.O. Box 20000, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, BP 789, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
- Renewable Energy Development Unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Renewable Energy Development Unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
- Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University 8 May 1945 Guelma, BP 401, 24000, Guelma, Algeria
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- Renewable Energy Development Unit in Arid Zones (UDERZA), University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Exact Sciences, University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, BP 789, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, BP 789, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Department of Process Engineering and Petrochemical, Faculty of Technology, University of El Oued, BP 789, 39000, El Oued, Algeria
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Metallurgy, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology, Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Exact Sciences, University of El Oued, 39000, El Oued, Algeria.
- Nuclear Research Centre of Birine, 17200, Ain Oussera, Djelfa, Algeria.
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Eddy NO, Edet UE, Oladele JO, Kelle HI, Ogoko EC, Odiongenyi AO, Ameh P, Ukpe RA, Ogbodo R, Garg R, Garg R. Synthesis and application of novel microporous framework of nanocomposite from trona for photocatalysed degradation of methyl orange dye. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1416. [PMID: 37925387 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-12014-x] [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: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Photocatalysed degradation of environmental contaminants is one of the most fashionable technologies in the purification of water because the method converts toxic products to nontoxic ones. In this study, a method has been developed to synthesize novel nanocomposites of Na-Ca-Al-Si oxides for the first time. The average surface area, pore volume and pore size for the novel product were 1742.55 m2/g, 0.3499 cc/g and 3.197 nm respectively. The crystal parameters were a = 7.1580 Å, b = 7.4520 Å, c = 7.7160 Å, α = 115.0600, β = 107.3220, γ = 100.4380, density (calculated) = 2.0 × 103g/cm3 and cell volume = 332.7 Å3 respectively. The average crystalline size deduced from the Scherrer equation (i.e. 6.9393 nm) was higher than the value of 1.024 nm obtained from the graphical method. The FTIR and UV spectra of the nanocomposites were unique and provided baseline information that characterises the new product. XRD profiling of the new product reveals the existent of a silica framework consisting of NaAlSi3O3 and CaAl2Si2O8 The synthesized nanocomposites is an effective photocatalyst for the degradation of methyl orange dye in water, with aoptimum efficiency of 96% at an initial dye concentration of 10 ppm, the adsorbent dosage of 0.5 g,contact time of 90 min and pH of 2.5. The Langmuir-Hinshelwood, modified Freundlich and pseudo-second kinetic models were significant in the description of the photocatalytic kinetics of the degraded dye molecules.
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- Nnabuk Okon Eddy
- Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
- Department of Chemistry, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, MkpatEnin Local Government Area, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudi, Kano State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 52244, USA
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- Department of Applied Science and Humanities, Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida, 201310, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida, 201310, India
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Stem AD, Rogers KL, Roede JR, Roncal-Jimenez CA, Johnson RJ, Brown JM. Sugarcane ash and sugarcane ash-derived silica nanoparticles alter cellular metabolism in human proximal tubular kidney cells. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 332:121951. [PMID: 37301454 PMCID: PMC10321436 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Multiple epidemics of chronic kidney disease of an unknown etiology (CKDu) have emerged in agricultural communities around the world. Many factors have been posited as potential contributors, but a primary cause has yet to be identified and the disease is considered likely multifactorial. Sugarcane workers are largely impacted by disease leading to the hypothesis that exposure to sugarcane ash produced during the burning and harvest of sugarcane could contribute to CKDu. Estimated exposure levels of particles under 10 μm (PM10) have been found to be exceptionally high during this process, exceeding 100 μg/m3 during sugarcane cutting and averaging ∼1800 μg/m3 during pre-harvest burns. Sugarcane stalks consist of ∼80% amorphous silica and generate nano-sized silica particles (∼200 nm) following burning. A human proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) cell line was subjected to treatments ranging in concentration from 0.025 μg/mL to 25 μg/mL of sugarcane ash, desilicated sugarcane ash, sugarcane ash-derived silica nanoparticles (SAD SiNPs) or manufactured pristine 200 nm silica nanoparticles. The combination of heat stress and sugarcane ash exposure on PCT cell responses was also assessed. Following 6-48 h of exposure, mitochondrial activity and viability were found to be significantly reduced when exposed to SAD SiNPs at concentrations 2.5 μg/mL or higher. Oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and pH changes suggested significant alteration to cellular metabolism across treatments as early as 6 h following exposure. SAD SiNPs were found to inhibit mitochondrial function, reduce ATP generation, increase reliance on glycolysis, and reduce glycolytic reserve. Metabolomic analysis revealed several cellular energetics pathways (e.g., fatty acid metabolism, glycolysis, and TCA cycle) are significantly altered across ash-based treatments. Heat stress did not influence these responses. Such changes indicate that exposure to sugarcane ash and its derivatives can promote mitochondrial dysfunction and disrupt metabolic activity of human PCT cells.
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- Arthur D Stem
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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Kiprono P, Kiptoo J, Nyawade E, Ngumba E. Iron functionalized silica particles as an ingenious sorbent for removal of fluoride from water. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8018. [PMID: 37198268 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34357-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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The paucity of safe drinking water remains a global concern. Fluoride is a pollutant prevalent in groundwater that has adverse health effects. To resolve this concern, we devised a silica-based defluoridation sorbent from pumice rock obtained from the Paka volcano in Baringo County, Kenya. The alkaline leaching technique was used to extract silica particles from pumice rock, which were subsequently modified with iron to enhance their affinity for fluoride. To assess its efficacy, selected borehole water samples were used. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy was used to characterize the sorbent. The extracted silica particles were 96.71% pure and amorphous, whereas the iron-functionalized silica particles contained 93.67% SiO2 and 2.93% Fe2O3. The optimal pH, sorbent dose and contact time for defluoridation of a 20 mg/L initial fluoride solution were 6, 1 g and 45 min, respectively. Defluoridation followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and fitted Freundlich's isotherm. Fluoride levels in borehole water decreased dramatically; Intex 4.57-1.13, Kadokoi 2.46-0.54 and Naudo 5.39-1.2 mg/L, indicating that the silica-based sorbent developed from low-cost, abundant and locally available pumice rock is efficient for defluoridation.
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- Paul Kiprono
- Department of Chemistry, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
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Morales-Paredes CA, Rodríguez-Linzán I, Saquete MD, Luque R, Osman SM, Boluda-Botella N, Joan Manuel RD. Silica-derived materials from agro-industrial waste biomass: Characterization and comparative studies. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116002. [PMID: 37105288 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The management and final disposal of agro-industrial wastes are one of the main environmental problems. Due to the presence of silica in some agricultural by-products, it is possible to convert waste into materials with advanced properties. This contribution was aimed to extract and characterize silica materials from various feedstocks including sugarcane bagasse (SCB), corn stalk (CS), and rice husk (RH). Silica yields of 17.91%, 9.39%, and 3.25% were obtained for RH, CS, and SCB. On the other hand, the textural properties show that the siliceous materials exhibited mesoporous structures, with high silica composition in the materials due to the formation of crystalline SiO2 for SCB and CS and amorphous for RH. XPS spectra demonstrate the presence of Si4+ species in RH, and Si3+/Si4+ tetrahedra in SCB and CS.
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- Carlos Augusto Morales-Paredes
- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de los Procesos Químicos, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, E-03080, Spain; Laboratorio de Análisis Químicos y Biotecnológicos, Instituto de Investigación, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo, 130104, Ecuador.
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- Departamento de Procesos Químicos, Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas, Físicas y Químicas, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo, 130104, Ecuador
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de los Procesos Químicos, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, E-03080, Spain; Instituto Universitario del Agua y las Ciencias Ambientales, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, E-03080, Spain
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, 85170, Sundsvall, Sweden; Universidad ECOTEC, Km. 13.5 Samborondón, Samborondón, EC092302, Ecuador
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería de los Procesos Químicos, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, E-03080, Spain; Instituto Universitario del Agua y las Ciencias Ambientales, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, E-03080, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Análisis Químicos y Biotecnológicos, Instituto de Investigación, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo, 130104, Ecuador; Departamento de Procesos Químicos, Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas, Físicas y Químicas, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo, 130104, Ecuador.
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Bhattu M, Singh J. Recent advances in nanomaterials based sustainable approaches for mitigation of emerging organic pollutants. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 321:138072. [PMID: 36773680 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Emerging organic pollutants (EOPs) are a category of pollutants that are relatively new to the environment and recently garnered a lot of attention. The majority of EOPs includes endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), pesticides, dyes and pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs). Exposure to contaminated water has been linked to an increase in incidences of malnutrition, intrauterine growth retardation, respiratory illnesses, liver malfunctions, eye and skin diseases, and fatalities. Consequently, there is a critical need for wastewater remediation technologies which are effective, reliable, and economical. Conventional wastewater treatment methods have several shortcomings that can be addressed with the help of nanotechnology. Unique characteristics of nanomaterials (NMs) make them intriguing and efficient alternative in wastewater treatment strategies. This review emphasis on the occurrence of divers emerging organic pollutants (EOPs) in water and their effective elimination via different NMs based methods with in-depth mechanisms. Furthermore, it also delves the toxicity assessment of NMs and critical challenges, which are crucial steps for practical implementations.
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- Monika Bhattu
- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India; University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India.
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Malpani SK, Goyal D. Synthesis, analysis, and multi-faceted applications of solid wastes-derived silica nanoparticles: a comprehensive review (2010-2022). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:28321-28343. [PMID: 36331737 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23873-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The synthesis of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) has emerged as an extensive area of research in the last century. Owing to their instinctive properties like modifiable mesoporous structure, high surface area, adjustable pore size, and pore volume, SiNPs could be utilized in numerous fields like chemical, biochemical, catalysis, adsorption, and pollution control. Conventionally, SiNPs are produced by tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS), tetramethylorthosilicate (TMOS), and sodium silicate, which are toxic and expensive. Therefore, the development of green, cost-effective approaches for the synthesis of SiNPs is highly desirable. In this course, during the last decade, silica-rich solid wastes (rice husk, corn cob, sugarcane bagasse, palm ash, fly ash, waste glass, waste packaging materials, photonic industrial wastes, etc.) were acknowledged as economical precursors to produce green SiNPs. In this respect, the present review focuses on reviewing several solid waste materials used for the synthesis of SiNPs, their properties, and different characterization techniques used for the analysis of SiNPs. The present review also accounts for the potential applications of such green SiNPs in several fields like catalysis, adsorption, biomedical applications, and energy storage. Moreover, despite the potential applications of SiNPs, still there is a lot to explore about their synthesis and utilization. Hence, in the last section of this review, future scope, challenges, and risk assessment of SiNPs have been discussed.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Vocational Studies & Applied Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, UP, India.
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Goyal N, Jerold F. Biocosmetics: technological advances and future outlook. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:25148-25169. [PMID: 34825334 PMCID: PMC8616574 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17567-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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The paper provides an overview of biocosmetics, which has tremendous potential for growth and is attracting huge business opportunities. It emphasizes the immediate need to replace conventional fossil-based ingredients in cosmetics with natural, safe, and effective ingredients. It assembles recent technologies viable in the production/extraction of the bioactive ingredient, product development, and formulation processes, its rapid and smooth delivery to the target site, and fosters bio-based cosmetic packaging. It further explores industries that can be a trailblazer in supplying raw material for extraction of bio-based ingredients for cosmetics, creating biodegradable packaging, or weaving innovation in fashion clothing. Lastly, the paper discusses what it takes to become the first generation of a circular economy and supports the implementation of strict regulatory guidelines for any cosmetic sold globally.
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- Nishu Goyal
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India
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September LA, Kheswa N, Seroka NS, Khotseng L. Green synthesis of silica and silicon from agricultural residue sugarcane bagasse ash - a mini review. RSC Adv 2023; 13:1370-1380. [PMID: 36686953 PMCID: PMC9813804 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07490g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Silicon dioxide (SiO2), also known as silica, has received attention in recent years due to wide range of capable applications including biomedical/pharmaceutical, energy, food, and personal care products. This has accelerated research in the extraction of materials from various agricultural wastes; this review investigates the extraction of silica and silicon nanoparticles from sugarcane bagasse ash with potential applications in electronic devices. Specific properties of silica have attracted the interest of researchers, which include surface area, size, biocompatibility, and high functionality. The production of silica from industrial agricultural waste exhibits sustainability and potential reduction in waste production. Bagasse is sustainable and environmentally friendly; though considered waste, it could be a helpful component for sustainable progress and further technological advancement. The chemical, biogenic and green synthesis are discussed in detail for the production of silica. In green synthesis, notable attempts have been made to replace toxic counterparts and decrease energy usage with the same quantity and quality of silica obtained. Methods of reducing silica to silicon are also discussed with the potential application-specific properties in electronic devices, and modern technological applications, such as batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells.
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- Lyle A. September
- Department of Chemistry, University of the Western CapeRobert Sobukwe Rd, Private Bag X17Bellville 7535South Africa
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- Tandetron Laboratory, Research Institute, Ithemba LabsOld Faure Road, Eerste RiverFaure 7131South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, University of the Western CapeRobert Sobukwe Rd, Private Bag X17Bellville 7535South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, University of the Western CapeRobert Sobukwe Rd, Private Bag X17Bellville 7535South Africa
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Rafieepour A, R Azari M, Khodagholi F. Cytotoxic effects of crystalline silica in form of micro and nanoparticles on the human lung cell line A549. Toxicol Ind Health 2023; 39:23-35. [PMID: 36433804 DOI: 10.1177/07482337221140644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Airborne crystalline silica (SiO2) particles are one of the most common pollutants in stone industries. Limited studies have investigated the health effects of crystalline SiO2 nanoparticles. Hence, the objective of this study was to study the cytotoxicity of SiO2 in nano and micron sizes. A mineral quartz sample in the range of 0.2-0.8 mm sizes was purchased. These particles were ground at about 5 and 0.1 microns. Human cell line A549 was exposed to micro and nanometer particles at concentrations of 10, 50, 100, and 250 μg/ml for 24 and 72 h. Subsequently, the cytotoxicity of exposed cells was investigated by measuring cell survival, ROS generation, mitochondrial permeability, and intracellular glutathione content. The results showed that crystalline SiO2 nano and microparticles decreased cell survival, increased ROS generation, damaged the mitochondrial membrane, and lowered the antioxidant content of these cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The toxicity of crystalline SiO2 microparticles at concentrations ≤50 μg/mL was greater than for nanoparticles, which was the opposite at concentrations ≥100 μg/mL. Exposure time and concentration were crucial factors for the cytotoxicity of exposed A549 cells to crystalline SiO2 particles, which can affect the severity of the effect of particle size. Due to the limitation of exposure concentration and test durations in this study, further studies on the parameters of nanoparticle toxicity and underlying mechanisms could advance our knowledge.
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- Athena Rafieepour
- Occupational Health Research Center, Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, 440827Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health and Safety, 216617Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Facile Preparation and Characterization of Silica Nanoparticles from South Africa Fly Ash Using a Sol–Gel Hydrothermal Method. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10112440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Silica nanoparticles (SNPs) consist of several applications which include lightweight aggregates, energy storage, and drug delivery. Nevertheless, the silica reagents used in SNP synthesis are both costly and hazardous. As a result, it is critical to look for other sources of silica. For this research, a simple sol–gel hydrothermal approach is used to make SNPs from South African fly ash (SAFA). SAFA is classified as fly ash class F according to X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. The wide-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern reveals the structural composition of SAFA and the amorphous phase of extracted SNPs, while Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) examination reveals the presence of silanol and siloxane groups. Basic SNPs were generally spherical with diameters of about 60 nm, according to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transition electron microscope (TEM) studies. The presence of SiO2 is confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) spectrum analysis. Particle size assessment indicates particle sizes ranging from 48 nm to 87 nm in diameter, with a mean diameter of 67 nm. The application of SNPs in wastewater treatment demonstrated that they can be used to remove Cd2+ from an aqueous solution. This research offers new ideas for using South African fly ash in SNP manufacturing.
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Sharma P, Prakash J, Palai T, Kaushal R. Surface functionalization of bamboo leave mediated synthesized SiO 2 nanoparticles: Study of adsorption mechanism, isotherms and enhanced adsorption capacity for removal of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113761. [PMID: 35793724 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) provides economic and environmental benefits as an alternative to chemical or physical methods. Furthermore, the surface properties of such NPs can be modulated by means of the functionalization with different groups making them suitable for various advanced functional applications including water pollutants removal using adsorption technique. In the present work, an eco-friendly synthesis route for nano-adsorbent SiO2 NPs and subsequent surface modifications for enhanced adsorption capacity in removal of Cr(VI) ions from aqueous solution are reported. The green synthesis of SiO2 NPs was carried out using simple bamboo leaves followed by surface modification with amine (A-SiO2) and carboxylic (C-SiO2) functional groups with aim to study the effect of functionalization on adsorption capacity. These nano-adsorbents were characterized by FTIR, SEM, XPS, BET, and zeta potential. and adsorption of Cr(VI) was studied at varying parameters i.e. NPs mass, contact time, and solution pH. The investigation shows interesting results revealing the importance of interactions between the surface functional groups on SiO2 NPs and Cr(VI) species as well as experimental conditions for the choice of surface modifier to achieve a maximum adsorption capacity. The adsorption mechanism has been studied using Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin adsorption isotherms. The maximum adsorption capacity has been achieved in the case of A-SiO2 NPs which was found to 174 mg/g and much higher than that of SiO2 and C-SiO2 NPs attributed to the selective adsorption and pH conditions. Additionally, A-SiO2 NPs exhibit excellent recyclability indicating their suitability for promising and long term potential applications. This study provides a novel, simple and cost-effective synthesis/surface engineering technology for producing high performance recyclable nano-adsorbents for adsorptive removal of Cr(VI).
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- Pratibha Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, H.P.-177005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, H.P.-177005, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, H.P.-177005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, H.P.-177005, India.
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Inphonlek S, Bureewong N, Jarukumjorn K, Chumsamrong P, Ruksakulpiwat C, Ruksakulpiwat Y. Preparation of Poly(acrylic acid- co-acrylamide)- Grafted Deproteinized Natural Rubber and Its Effect on the Properties of Natural Rubber/Silica Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:4602. [PMID: 36365597 PMCID: PMC9657069 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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This work aims to enhance the polarity of natural rubber by grafting copolymers onto deproteinized natural rubber (DPNR) to improve its compatibility with silica. Poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide)-grafted DPNR ((PAA-co-PAM)-DPNR) was successfully prepared by graft copolymerization with acrylic acid and acrylamide in the latex stage, as confirmed by FTIR. The optimum conditions to obtain the highest conversion, grafting efficiency, and grafting percentage were a reaction time of 360 min, a reaction temperature of 50 °C, and an initiator concentration of 1.0 phr. The monomer conversion, grafting efficiency, and grafting percentage were 91.9-94.1, 20.8-38.9, and 2.1-9.9%, respectively, depending on the monomer content. It was shown that the polarity of the natural rubber increased after grafting. The (PAA-co-PAM)-DPNR was then mixed with silica to prepare DPNR/silica composites. The presence of the (PAA-co-PAM)-DPNR and silica in the composites was found to improve the mechanical properties of the DPNR. The incorporation of 10 phr of silica into the (PAA-co-PAM)-DPNR with 10 phr monomer increased its tensile strength by 1.55 times when compared to 10 phr of silica loaded into the DPNR. The silica-filled (PAA-co-PAM)-DPNR provided s higher storage modulus, higher Tg, and a lower tan δ peak, indicating stronger modified DPNR/silica interactions and greater thermal stability when compared to silica-filled DPNR.
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- Supharat Inphonlek
- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- School of Polymer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
- Research Center for Biocomposite Materials for Medical Industry and Agricultural and Food Industry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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Sharma P, Prakash J, Kaushal R. An insight into the green synthesis of SiO 2 nanostructures as a novel adsorbent for removal of toxic water pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113328. [PMID: 35483413 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Green synthesis of nanomaterials is a sustainable, biologically safe, reliable, and eco-friendly approach. Green synthesis is beneficial to reduce the devastating effects of the traditional chemical synthesis methods and particularly aims at decreasing the usage of toxic chemicals. This review deals with the green synthesis of silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) with emphasis on the engineering surface properties for enhanced adsorption capability and their applications as novel nano-adsorbents for water pollutants removal. Green synthesized SiO2 NPs have shown excellent adsorption properties with higher adsorption capacity of 150-200 mg/g and more than 95% removal for various toxic water pollutants along with reusability for more than 5 cycles. These SiO2 NPs show fascinating physical and chemical properties i.e. tunable size (5 nm to more than 100 nm), low toxicity, biocompatibility, high porosity, higher specific surface area (500--700 m2/g) making them attractive/suitable for several applications in biomedical, agriculture, catalysis, construction, water treatment, etc. Commonly, highly pure SiO2 NPs are synthesized from organic chemicals (very expensive and highly toxic in nature) as a precursor that led to high production costs, high energy consumption, and environmental hazards. On the other hand, green synthesis of SiO2 NPs from natural resources like biomass that includes rice husk, bamboo leaves/stem, sugarcane bagasse, corn cobs, wheat straw, etc. is cost-effective, less toxic, and eco-friendly which has been discussed in detail. Furthermore, the effect of key synthesis parameters (i.e., temperature, time, concentration, pH, etc.) on the morphology, size, purity, and specific surface area of SiO2 NPs have been summarized. Finally, the applications of SiO2 NPs as nano-adsorbents for the removal of toxic water pollutants (i.e., heavy metal cations, anions, dyes, etc.) including the adsorption mechanisms along with the future scope, challenges, and suggestions have been discussed.
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- Pratibha Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, HP, 177005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, HP, 177005, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, HP, 177005, India.
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Verma M, Dar AI, Acharya A. Facile synthesis of biogenic silica nanomaterial loaded transparent tragacanth gum hydrogels with improved physicochemical properties and inherent anti-bacterial activity. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:11635-11654. [PMID: 35904404 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02051c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this report, biogenic, crystalline (∼60.5 ± 2%) bowknot structured silica nanoparticles (BSNPs) of length ∼ 274 ± 7 nm and width ∼ 36 ± 2 nm were isolated from invasive species viz. Lantana camara. These were then chemically modified using nitrogen containing moieties viz. APTES and CTAB. These modified BSNPs were then used as electrostatic cross-linking agents for the formation of tragacanth gum (TG) hydrogels. The cytocompatible CTAB@BSNP-TG hydrogels documented ∼10-12 fold enhancement in anti-bacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa when compared with TG hydrogels. Disruption of the bacterial membrane by ROS generation and protein leakage were responsible for anti-bacterial activity. A cell migration assay suggested that CTAB@BSNP-TG augmented the cell proliferation of NIH-3T3 cells compared to other TG hydrogels. The present study will pave the path for the development of organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposite-based hydrogels for anti-bacterial and cell migration applications.
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- Mohini Verma
- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P., 176061, India.
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P., 176061, India.
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P., 176061, India.
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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Facile synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) using green method to promote photocatalytic and biocidal applications. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Fei L, Bilal M, Qamar SA, Imran HM, Riasat A, Jahangeer M, Ghafoor M, Ali N, Iqbal HMN. Nano-remediation technologies for the sustainable mitigation of persistent organic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 211:113060. [PMID: 35283076 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The absence of novel and efficient methods for the elimination of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from the environment is a serious concern in the society. The pollutants release into the atmosphere by means of industrialization and urbanization is a massive global hazard. Although, the eco-toxicity associated with nanotechnology is still being debated, nano-remediation is a potentially developing tool for dealing with contamination of the environment, particularly POPs. Nano-remediation is a novel strategy to the safe and long-term removal of POPs. This detailed review article presents an important perspective on latest innovations and future views of nano-remediation methods used for environmental decontamination, like nano-photocatalysis and nanosensing. Different kinds of nanomaterials including nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), magnetic and metallic nanoparticles, silica (SiO2) nanoparticles, graphene oxide, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have been summarized for the mitigation of POPs. Furthermore, the long-term viability of nano-remediation strategies for dealing with legacy contamination was considered, with a particular emphasis on environmental and health implications. The assessment goes on to discuss the environmental consequences of nanotechnology and offers consensual recommendations on how to employ nanotechnology for a greater present and a more prosperous future.
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- Liu Fei
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Mineral Salt Deep Utilization, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, PR China.
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and School of Biotechnology, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Mineral Salt Deep Utilization, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, PR China
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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Mahboub HH, Shahin K, Mahmoud SM, Altohamy DE, Husseiny WA, Mansour DA, Shalaby SI, Gaballa MMS, Shaalan M, Alkafafy M, Rahman ANA. Silica nanoparticles are novel aqueous additive mitigating heavy metals toxicity and improving the health of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 249:106238. [PMID: 35863252 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are among the non-toxic nanoparticles (NPs) that have magnetic capabilities. It is hypothesized that SiNPs may be able to reduce toxic effects exerted by a mixture of lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) in African catfish Clarias gariepinus. The in vitro magnetic potential of SiNPs to absorb Pb and Hg was tested. Fish (N = 240) were divided into four groups in triplicates for 30 days. The first group served as control and the second group (SiNPs) was exposed to 1/10 of 96 h LC50 of SiNPs (14.45 mg/L). The third group (HMM) was exposed to 1/10 of 96-h LC50 of a mixture of mercury chloride (HgCl2) and lead chloride (PbCl2) equal to 0.04 mg/ L and 23.1 mg/L. The fourth group (SiNPs+ HMM) was exposed to a suspension composed of SiNPs, HgCl2, and PbCl2 at the same concentrations as the third group. Results showed that fish exposed to heavy metals revealed the following consequences; a significant decrease in hematological, immunological (complement-3 and nitric oxide), and antioxidants (total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase) indices, down-regulation of IL-1β, IL-8, TGF-β, NF-κβ, HSP70, and Hepcidin genes, the highest mortality rate (48.33%), higher values of alkaline phosphatase, alanine, and aspartate aminotransferases, urea, creatinine, and branchial malondialdehyde, marked up-regulation of CC chemokine and CXC chemokines, and high HMs residues levels in muscles. Extensive pathology showed degeneration with diffuse vacuolation of hepatopancreatic cells and hemorrhage in the HMM group. Interestingly, the exposed group to SiNPs and HMM demonstrated a decline of HMs concentration in fish muscles and modulated the abovementioned parameters with the regeneration of histological alterations of liver and gills. Based on the study outcomes, we highlight the importance and the safety of SiNPs as a novel aqueous additive to alleviate HMs toxicity and recommend using SiNPs for enhancing fish performance for sustaining aquaculture without adverting safety of human health by their little accumulation in muscular tissue.
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- Heba H Mahboub
- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, P.O. Box 44511, Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt.
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- Aquatic Animal Diseases Laboratory, Department of Aquaculture, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, P.O. Box 43511, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, P.O. Box 41522, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, P.O. Box 44511, Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, P.O. Box 41522, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, P.O. Box 44511, Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, P.O. Box 13736, Qalyobiya, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Fish Diseases and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, P.O. Box 44511, Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt.
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Salami BA, Oyehan TA, Gambo Y, Badmus SO, Tanimu G, Adamu S, Lateef SA, Saleh TA. Technological trends in nanosilica synthesis and utilization in advanced treatment of water and wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:42560-42600. [PMID: 35380322 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19793-9] [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: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Water and wastewater treatment applications stand to benefit immensely from the design and development of new materials based on silica nanoparticles and their derivatives. Nanosilica possesses unique properties, including low toxicity, chemical inertness, and excellent biocompatibility, and can be developed from a variety of sustainable precursor materials. Herein, we provide an account of the recent advances in the synthesis and utilization of nanosilica for wastewater treatment. This review covers key physicochemical aspects of several nanosilica materials and a variety of nanotechnology-enabled wastewater treatment techniques such as adsorption, separation membranes, and antimicrobial applications. It also discusses the prospective design and tuning options for nanosilica production, such as size control, morphological tuning, and surface functionalization. Informative discussions on nanosilica production from agricultural wastes have been offered, with a focus on the synthesis methodologies and pretreatment requirements for biomass precursors. The characterization of the different physicochemical features of nanosilica materials using critical surface analysis methods is discussed. Bio-hybrid nanosilica materials have also been highlighted to emphasize the critical relevance of environmental sustainability in wastewater treatment. To guarantee the thoroughness of the review, insights into nanosilica regeneration and reuse are provided. Overall, it is envisaged that this work's insights and views will inspire unique and efficient nanosilica material design and development with robust properties for water and wastewater treatment applications.
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- Babatunde Abiodun Salami
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Construction and Building Materials, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Geosciences Department, College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Integrative Petroleum Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering Department and Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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Nano-Silica Modified with Diamine for Capturing Azo Dye from Aqueous Solutions. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27113366. [PMID: 35684304 PMCID: PMC9181961 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nano-silica particles decorated with amine groups (S-DA) were prepared via a simple, one-pot method, and under very mild conditions in an attempt to improve the affinity of the silica nanoparticles toward capturing anionic organic dye, namely, methyl orange (MO). The prepared sample was characterized by different techniques such as XRD for crystallinity, SEM for morphological structure, TGA for thermal stability, BET surface area, and FTIR for surface functional groups. The prepared sample was tested for the removal of MO under different conditions including the mass of adsorbent, pH, initial concentration, and time. Results showed that the adsorption of MO was very fast with equilibrium achieved in less than 30 min and a maximum removal efficiency of 100% for a mass to volume ratio of 10 g/3 L, a pH of 2.5, initial concentration of 10 mgL−1, and under stagnant conditions. These results were compared with a bare nano-silica, which was not able to adsorb more than 3% after 24 h, indicating the important effect of amine groups. Furthermore, recycling the adsorbent was achieved by rinsing the MO-loaded adsorbent with a dilute solution of KOH. The adsorbent maintained 50% of its initial removal efficiency after four adsorption–desorption cycles.
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Nath N, Chakroborty S, Panda P, Pal K. High Yield Silica-Based Emerging Nanoparticles Activities for Hybrid Catalyst Applications. Top Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-022-01623-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Trejo González JA, Araoz ME, Herrera JP, Avila AM. Scalable and Renewable Electromembrane Contactors for Freshwater Recovery through Membrane Distillation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c05003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- José A. Trejo González
- INQUINOA, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, CONICET, DIPyGI-FACET-UNT, Av. Independencia 1800, C.P. 4000 San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- INQUINOA, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, CONICET, DIPyGI-FACET-UNT, Av. Independencia 1800, C.P. 4000 San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- INQUINOA, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, CONICET, DIPyGI-FACET-UNT, Av. Independencia 1800, C.P. 4000 San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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- INQUINOA, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, CONICET, DIPyGI-FACET-UNT, Av. Independencia 1800, C.P. 4000 San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
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Agi A, Junin R, Zaidi Jaafar M, Aishah Saidina Amin N, Akhmal Sidek M, Bevan Nyakuma B, Yakasai F, Gbadamosi A, Oseh J, Bashirah Azli N. Ultrasound-Assisted Nanofluid Flooding to Enhance Heavy Oil Recovery in a Simulated Porous Media. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Malik V, Saya L, Gautam D, Sachdeva S, Dheer N, Arya DK, Gambhir G, Hooda S. Review on adsorptive removal of metal ions and dyes from wastewater using tamarind-based bio-composites. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03991-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Biogenic Nanosilica Synthesis Employing Agro-Waste Rice Straw and Its Application Study in Photocatalytic Degradation of Cationic Dye. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14010539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The current study aims towards a holistic utilization of agro-waste rice straw (RS) to synthesize nanosilica (SiNPs) employing the sol–gel method. The effect of ashing temperature was evaluated for the synthesis process. X-ray diffraction demonstrated a broad spectrum at 21.22° for SiNPs obtained using RSA-600, signifying its amorphous nature, whereas crystalline SiNPs were synthesized using RSA-900. The EDX and FTIR spectra confirmed the significant peaks of Si and O for amorphous SiNPs, confirming their purity over crystalline SiNPs. FE-SEM and TEM micrographs indicated the spheroid morphology of the SiNPs with an average size of 27.47 nm (amorphous SiNPs) and 52.79 nm (crystalline SiNPs). Amorphous SiNPs possessed a high surface area of 226.11 m2/g over crystalline SiNPs (84.45 m2/g). The results obtained attest that the amorphous SiNPs possessed better attributes than crystalline SiNPs, omitting the need to incorporate high temperature. Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using SiNPs reflected that 66.26% of the dye was degraded in the first 10 min. The degradation study showed first-order kinetics with a half-life of 6.79 min. The cost-effective and environmentally friendly process offers a sustainable route to meet the increasing demand for SiNPs in industrial sectors. The study proposes a sustainable solution to stubble burning, intending towards zero waste generation, bioeconomy, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely SDG 13(Climate Action), SDG 3(Good health and well-being), SDG 7(use of crop residues in industrial sectors) and SDG 8 (employment generation).
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Muhammud AM, Gupta NK. Nanostructured SiO 2 material: synthesis advances and applications in rubber reinforcement. RSC Adv 2022; 12:18524-18546. [PMID: 35799930 PMCID: PMC9218877 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra02747j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Silica is a commercially significant material due to its extensive use in widespread applications and products. Synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) is a form of SiO2 that is intentionally manufactured and has been produced and marketed for decades without significant changes in its physico-chemical properties. The industrial production of nanostructured SiO2 is nowadays challenged by the expensive raw material use and high energy consumption. The search for non-petroleum-based fillers such as nanostructured SiO2, which are environmentally friendly, cheap, abundant, renewable, and efficient, has been initiated nowadays. Therefore, a large number of research activities have been carried out so far for the preparation of SAS from potential alternate precursors, i.e., synthetic chemicals, biogenic, and mineral ore resources. Reinforcement of rubbers with nanostructured SiO2 fillers is a process of great practical and technological importance for improving their mechanical, dynamic, and thermal properties. The efficiencies of SiO2 reinforcement correlate with different factors such as filler structure, surface area, rubber–filler interactions, and filler–filler interactions with their effects. This review paper discusses the recent synthesis advances of nanostructured SiO2 from synthetic chemicals, biogenic and mineral ore resources, their physical characteristics, and applications in rubber reinforcement, overcoming challenges. Finally, summary and future work recommendations have been mentioned well for future researchers. This review discusses recent advances in the synthesis of nanostructured SiO2 from synthetic chemicals, and biogenic and mineral ore resources, its physical characteristics, and its applications in rubber reinforcement.![]()
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- Agraw Mulat Muhammud
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
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Nurwahid IH, Dimonti LCC, Dwiatmoko AA, Ha JM, Yunarti RT. Investigation on SiO2 derived from sugarcane bagasse ash and pumice stone as a catalyst support for silver metal in the 4-nitrophenol reduction reaction. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.109098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Yadav VK, Yadav KK, Tirth V, Gnanamoorthy G, Gupta N, Algahtani A, Islam S, Choudhary N, Modi S, Jeon BH. Extraction of Value-Added Minerals from Various Agricultural, Industrial and Domestic Wastes. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216333. [PMID: 34771859 PMCID: PMC8585478 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Environmental pollution is one of the major concerns throughout the world. The rise of industrialization has increased the generation of waste materials, causing environmental degradation and threat to the health of living beings. To overcome this problem and effectively handle waste materials, proper management skills are required. Waste as a whole is not only waste, but it also holds various valuable materials that can be used again. Such useful materials or elements need to be segregated and recovered using sustainable recovery methods. Agricultural waste, industrial waste, and household waste have the potential to generate different value-added products. More specifically, the industrial waste like fly ash, gypsum waste, and red mud can be used for the recovery of alumina, silica, and zeolites. While agricultural waste like rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, and coconut shells can be used for recovery of silica, calcium, and carbon materials. In addition, domestic waste like incense stick ash and eggshell waste that is rich in calcium can be used for the recovery of calcium-related products. In agricultural, industrial, and domestic sectors, several raw materials are used; therefore, it is of high economic interest to recover valuable minerals and to process them and convert them into merchandisable products. This will not only decrease environmental pollution, it will also provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach for materials synthesis. These value-added materials can be used for medicine, cosmetics, electronics, catalysis, and environmental cleanup.
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- Virendra Kumar Yadav
- Department of Microbiology, School of Sciences, P P Savani University, Kosamba, Surat 394125, Gujarat, India;
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Madhyanchal Professional University, Ratibad, Bhopal 462044, India;
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61411, Asir, Saudi Arabia; (V.T.); (A.A.)
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 61413, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai 660025, Tamil Nadu, India;
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- School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India; (N.G.); (N.C.)
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61411, Asir, Saudi Arabia; (V.T.); (A.A.)
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Guraiger, Abha 61413, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Asir, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Nanosciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, Gujarat, India; (N.G.); (N.C.)
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- Department of microbiology, Shri Sarvajanik Science College, Mehsana 384001, Gujarat, India;
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- Department of Earth Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea
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Facile Synthesis of Silica Composites with Oil Sorption Efficiency from a Vital Agricultural Waste of Corn Stalk Cultivated in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/7205135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study is attempted to extract the amorphous silica composites using the combined HNO3 leaching-calcination (600°C/6 h) method from corn stalk harvested in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, owning to its profuse dumping, less cost, and negative environmental implications. The resultant composite characteristics such as amorphous nature are connected via the grain boundary which produces an agglomerated structure that has a disordered morphology, and the presence of siloxane and silanol groups, as well as additional functional groups, is reported. The synthesized product is applied in the removal of oil from synthetic oily wastewater (SYOWW) using batch mode delivering a maximum oil removal of up to 99%. The outcome of the study features the potential acclimatization of the Ethiopian corn stalk as a substitute precursor for the production of silica composites which has a potential oil adsorption capacity that can be used for oil spill cleanup.
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Sarkar J, Mridha D, Sarkar J, Orasugh JT, Gangopadhyay B, Chattopadhyay D, Roychowdhury T, Acharya K. Synthesis of nanosilica from agricultural wastes and its multifaceted applications: A review. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Rehman WU, Wang H, Manj RZA, Luo W, Yang J. When Silicon Materials Meet Natural Sources: Opportunities and Challenges for Low-Cost Lithium Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e1904508. [PMID: 31657135 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201904508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The manipulation of progressive lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy density, low cost, and long-term cycling stability is of high priority to meet the growing demands for next-generation energy storage devices. Silicon (Si) has been receiving marvelous attention as a promising anode material for rechargeable LIBs, due to its high theoretical gravimetric capacity and low cost. Si is the second most abundant element in the earth crust in the form of silicates, so it is the most cost-effective element as an anode material in next-generation LIBs. In this review, different natural sources such as rice husk, sugar cane bagasse, bamboo, reed plant, sand, halloysite, and different waste sources such as waste of the solar power industry, fly ash, straw ash, and other industrial waste that can give rise to different nanostructured Si are systematically summarized. In addition, different synthesis methods of fabricating nanostructured Si are reviewed as well as including magnesiothermic reduction, etching methods, ball milling, and chemical vapor deposition. The advantages and disadvantages of these kind of synthesis methods are discussed as well. Furthermore, the opportunities and challenges of nano-Si are also discussed.
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- Waheed Ur Rehman
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
- Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
- Institute of Functional Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Kauldhar BS, Sooch BS, Rai SK, Kumar V, Yadav SK. Recovery of nanosized silica and lignin from sugarcane bagasse waste and their engineering in fabrication of composite membrane for water purification. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:7491-7502. [PMID: 33034858 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11105-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Environmental benign catalytic process was developed for the valorisation of sugarcane bagasse into functional nanomaterials. Bagasse saccharification was carried out with an acid catalyst (H2SO4 0.5%, wt/wt) to separate sugars after pre-treatment of biomass with ethanol. Subsequently, a combination of peroxide and base (0.5% H2O2, wt/wt and 1% NaOH, wt/wt) was stacked to concurrently synthesise SiO2 (35 nm with 5.65% yield) and lignin (20 nm with 10.15% yield) from bagasse slurry. In the final step, precipitation using catalyst was completed to separate highly pure functional materials in powdered form. Zeta potential (ζ) of the synthesised materials was found to be - 35.6 mV for SiO2 and - 13.1 mV for lignin. Obtained silica and lignin nanomaterials were used in the fabrication of strong as well as flexible functional membrane for purification of solute particles and gases. The adsorption/desorption curve of the developed functional membrane showed type II isotherm with a H3 hysteresis loop. The observed Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of the membrane was 400.3 m2/g. The pore size and pore volume as recorded by Barrett-Joyner-Halenda method was 25.5 nm and 0.624 cm3/g, respectively. Hence, the developed simple and sustainable process could be highly suitable for filtration of contaminated water and air purification.
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- Baljinder Singh Kauldhar
- Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, 140 306, India
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- Enzyme Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147 002, India
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- Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, 140 306, India
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- Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, 140 306, India
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- Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali, 140 306, India.
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Gunture, Kaushik J, Saini D, Singh R, Dubey P, Sonkar SK. Surface adhered fluorescent carbon dots extracted from the harmful diesel soot for sensing Fe( iii) and Hg( ii) ions. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04189d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A simple cost effective isolation method has been described for the extraction of surface-adhered blue–green fluorescent carbon material from the diesel soot and used them for the selective sensing of Fe(iii) and toxic Hg(ii) metal ions in aqueous medium.
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- Gunture
- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Maharani Shri Jaya Government Post-Graduate College, Bharatpur, Rajasthan-321001, India
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- Centre of Material Sciences, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Nehru Science Complex, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj-211002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, 302017, India
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Seaf El-Nasr TA, Gomaa H, Emran MY, Motawea MM, Ismail ARAM. Recycling of Nanosilica from Agricultural, Electronic, and Industrial Wastes for Wastewater Treatment. WASTE RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR NANOMATERIALS MANUFACTURING 2021:325-362. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-68031-2_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Mathur P, Roy S. Nanosilica facilitates silica uptake, growth and stress tolerance in plants. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2020; 157:114-127. [PMID: 33099119 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nanobiotechnology has gained considerable momentum in the field of plant sciences in the last few years. Nanomaterials of various metal oxides has been utilized for enhancing growth, productivity and in crop protection strategies. Among them, nanosilica has emerged as a key player in orchestrating plant growth and conferring tolerance to various abiotic and biotic stresses. Nanosilica has increased absorptivity that accounts for an increased uptake of silica, although the exact mechanism is not fully understood. Nanosilica uptake in the roots and leaves reduces the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and membrane lipid peroxidation. It is known to restrict the entry of sodium ions and other heavy metals in plants. Concurrently, nanosilica deposition in the leaf tissue enhances the plant defense against pathogens. The present review attempts to provide a novel insight into its uptake mechanism and nanosilica mediated abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in plants. This review will also shed light on the prospects and challenges related to application of nanosilica based fertilizers.
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- Piyush Mathur
- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734013, India.
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- Plant Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, Dist. Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734013, India.
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Barhoum A, Jeevanandam J, Rastogi A, Samyn P, Boluk Y, Dufresne A, Danquah MK, Bechelany M. Plant celluloses, hemicelluloses, lignins, and volatile oils for the synthesis of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:22845-22890. [PMID: 33185217 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr04795c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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A huge variety of plants are harvested worldwide and their different constituents can be converted into a broad range of bionanomaterials. In parallel, much research effort in materials science and engineering is focused on the formation of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials originating from agricultural residues. Cellulose (40-50%), hemicellulose (20-40%), and lignin (20-30%) represent major plant ingredients and many techniques have been described that separate the main plant components for the synthesis of nanocelluloses, nano-hemicelluloses, and nanolignins with divergent and controllable properties. The minor components, such as essential oils, could also be used to produce non-toxic metal and metal oxide nanoparticles with high bioavailability, biocompatibility, and/or bioactivity. This review describes the chemical structure, the physical and chemical properties of plant cell constituents, different techniques for the synthesis of nanocelluloses, nanohemicelluloses, and nanolignins from various lignocellulose sources and agricultural residues, and the extraction of volatile oils from plants as well as their use in metal and metal oxide nanoparticle production and emulsion preparation. Furthermore, details about the formation of activated carbon nanomaterials by thermal treatment of lignocellulose materials, a few examples of mineral extraction from agriculture waste for nanoparticle fabrication, and the emerging applications of plant-based nanomaterials in different fields, such as biotechnology and medicine, environment protection, environmental remediation, or energy production and storage, are also included. This review also briefly discusses the recent developments and challenges of obtaining nanomaterials from plant residues, and the issues surrounding toxicity and regulation.
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- Ahmed Barhoum
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, 11795 Cairo, Egypt.
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Abdelbasir SM, McCourt KM, Lee CM, Vanegas DC. Waste-Derived Nanoparticles: Synthesis Approaches, Environmental Applications, and Sustainability Considerations. Front Chem 2020; 8:782. [PMID: 33110911 PMCID: PMC7488813 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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For the past few decades, a plethora of nanoparticles have been produced through various methods and utilized to advance technologies for environmental applications, including water treatment, detection of persistent pollutants, and soil/water remediation, amongst many others. The field of materials science and engineering is increasingly interested in increasing the sustainability of the processes involved in the production of nanoparticles, which motivates the exploration of alternative inputs for nanoparticle production as well as the implementation of green synthesis techniques. Herein, we start by overviewing the general aspects of nanoparticle synthesis from industrial, electric/electronic, and plastic waste. We expand on critical aspects of waste identification as a viable input for the treatment and recovery of metal- and carbon-based nanoparticles. We follow-up by discussing different governing mechanisms involved in the production of nanoparticles, and point to potential inferences throughout the synthesis processes. Next, we provide some examples of waste-derived nanoparticles utilized in a proof-of-concept demonstration of technologies for applications in water quality and safety. We conclude by discussing current challenges from the toxicological and life-cycle perspectives that must be taken into consideration before scale-up manufacturing and implementation of waste-derived nanoparticles.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
- Department of Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, United States
- Interdisciplinary Group for Biotechnological Innovation and Ecosocial Change-BioNovo, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
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Kumar RS, Narukulla R, Sharma T. Comparative Effectiveness of Thermal Stability and Rheological Properties of Nanofluid of SiO 2–TiO 2 Nanocomposites for Oil Field Applications. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c01944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ravi Shankar Kumar
- Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
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- Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
- Department of Chemistry, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
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- Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
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Chindaprasirt P, Rattanasak U. Eco-production of silica from sugarcane bagasse ash for use as a photochromic pigment filler. Sci Rep 2020; 10:9890. [PMID: 32555408 PMCID: PMC7303188 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-66885-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Sugarcane bagasse is a significant renewable energy source for the sugar and bioethanol industries. Bagasse ash is the waste from the combustion process and is mostly disposed of as landfill. Only a small quantity of bagasse ash is utilized as pozzolan in concrete, and a considerable quantity is left unused due to its high carbon and crystallite content. Generally, bagasse ash is rich in silica (SiO2), and it is thus an alternative source for silica extraction. In this paper, a low-energy and low-chemical consumption method is proposed to obtain silica from bagasse ash using alkali extraction and acid precipitation. The physical and chemical properties of the extracted silica are described. A silica yield of 80% and moisture absorption of 73% were achieved. The silica had amorphous phases and was light gray in color owing to the presence of carbon from incomplete combustion. Bagasse silica was used as an extender filler in an expensive photochromic pigment to increase the bulk volume. It was found that a pigment-to-silica mass ratio up to 1:10 could be used for thick-layer painting. However, a ratio of up to 1:3 is recommended for thin-layer screen-printing on fabrics. The bagasse ash silica-pigment blends have very good color fastness when washing; however, frequent aggressive washing should be avoided.
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- Prinya Chindaprasirt
- Sustainable Infrastructure Research and Development Center, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Academy of Science, The Royal Society of Thailand, Office of The Royal Society, Dusit, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Burapha University, Chonburi, 20131, Thailand.
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Farirai F, Mupa M, Daramola MO. An improved method for the production of high purity silica from sugarcane bagasse ash obtained from a bioethanol plant boiler. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2020.1734700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Fortunate Farirai
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Sustainable Energy and Environment Research Unit, School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, Zimbabwe
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- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Sustainable Energy and Environment Research Unit, School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Saxena R, Saxena M, Lochab A. Recent Progress in Nanomaterials for Adsorptive Removal of Organic Contaminants from Wastewater. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201903542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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- Reena Saxena
- Department of ChemistryKirori Mal CollegeUniversity of Delhi Delhi 110007
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- Department of ChemistryKirori Mal CollegeUniversity of Delhi Delhi 110007
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- Department of ChemistryKirori Mal CollegeUniversity of Delhi Delhi 110007
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Rovani S, Santos JJ, Guilhen SN, Corio P, Fungaro DA. Fast, efficient and clean adsorption of bisphenol-A using renewable mesoporous silica nanoparticles from sugarcane waste ash. RSC Adv 2020; 10:27706-27712. [PMID: 35516950 PMCID: PMC9055659 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra05198e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Even with all the biological problems associated with bisphenol-A (BPA), this chemical is still being widely used, especially in thermal paper receipts. In this study, renewable mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN), obtained from sugarcane ash, functionalized with hexadecyltrimethylammonium (CTAB) were applied as an adsorbent in the removal of BPA from the aqueous solution. The versatility of this material and its BPA adsorption capacity were tested at different pH values, being practically constant at pH between 4 and 9, with a slight increase in pH 10 and a greater increase in pH 11. The removal time evaluation indicates a very fast adsorption process, removing almost 90% of BPA in the first 20 min of contact. The kinetic model indicates a monolayer formation of BPA molecules on the MSN-CTAB surface. The maximum adsorption capacity (Qmax) was 155.78 mg g−1, one of the highest found in literature, and the highest for material from a renewable source. Utilization of renewable mesoporous silica nanoparticles, from sugarcane ash, as an adsorbent for removal of an endocrine disruptive compound, bisphenol-A.![]()
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- Suzimara Rovani
- Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares
- IPEN-CNEN/SP
- São Paulo
- Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares
- IPEN-CNEN/SP
- São Paulo
- Brazil
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- Instituto de Química
- Universidade de São Paulo
- São Paulo
- Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares
- IPEN-CNEN/SP
- São Paulo
- Brazil
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Hamad BA, Xu M, Liu W. Performance of environmentally friendly silica nanoparticles-enhanced drilling mud from sugarcane bagasse. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2019.1675835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- B. A. Hamad
- Petroleum Engineering College, Yangtze University, Wuhan Hubei, China
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- Petroleum Engineering College, Yangtze University, Wuhan Hubei, China
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- Petroleum Engineering College, Yangtze University, Wuhan Hubei, China
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