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Piñuela-Noval J, Fernández-González D, Suárez M, Verdeja LF, Celeste A, Pierini A, Mazzei F, Navarra MA, Brutti S, Fernández A, Agostini M. Enhancement of Li/S Battery Performance by a Modified Reduced Graphene Oxide Carbon Host Decorated with MoO 3. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400554. [PMID: 38728595 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Electrochemical energy storage systems based on sulfur and lithium can theoretically deliver high energy with the further benefit of low cost. However, the working mechanism of this device involves the dissolution of sulfur to high-molecular weight lithium polysulfides (LiPs with general formula Li2Sn, n≥4) in the electrolyte during the discharge process. Therefore, the resulting migration of partially dissociated LiPs by diffusion or under the effect of the electric field to the lithium anode, activates an internal shuttle mechanism, reduces the active material and in general leads to loss of performance and cycling stability. These drawbacks poses challenges to the commercialization of Li/S cells in the short term. In this study, we report on the decoration of reduced graphene oxide with MoO3 particles to enhance interactions with LiPs and retain sulfur at the cathode side. The combination of experiments and density functional theory calculations demonstrated improvements in binding interactions between the cathode and sulfur species, enhancing the cycling stability of the Li/S cells.
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- Juan Piñuela-Noval
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias (PA, Avda. de la Vega, 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias (PA, Avda. de la Vega, 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias (PA, Avda. de la Vega, 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
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- Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica, Escuela de Minas, Energía y Materiales, Universidad de Oviedo, Calle Independencia, s/n, 33004, Oviedo/Uviéu, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", p.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", p.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", p.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Università di Roma "La Sapienza", p.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Roma, Italy
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- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center (CINN-CSIC), Universidad de Oviedo (UO), Principado de Asturias (PA, Avda. de la Vega, 4-6, 33940, El Entrego, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Drug Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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Wang T, Hu J, Hou Z, Yang H. Antifouling and Antioxidant Properties of PVDF Membrane Modified with Polyethylene Glycol Methacrylate and Propyl Gallate. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1867. [PMID: 38673223 PMCID: PMC11052291 DOI: 10.3390/ma17081867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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In this study, molecules of propyl gallate (PG) and polyethylene glycol methacrylate (PEGMA) were covalently bonded via a transesterification reaction and subsequently grafted onto polyvinylidene fluoride substrates using a homogeneous radiation grafting technique. The enhancement of the membranes' hydrophilicity with the increment of the grafting rate was corroborated by scanning electron microscopy imaging and measurements of the water contact angle. At a grafting degree of 10.1% and after a duration of 4 min, the water contact angle could decrease to as low as 40.1°. Cyclic flux testing demonstrated that the membranes modified in this manner consistently achieved a flux recovery rate exceeding 90% across varying degrees of grafting, indicating robust anti-fouling capabilities. Furthermore, these modified membranes exhibited significant antioxidant ability while maintaining antifouling performance over 30 days. The ability of the modified membranes to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS+) free radicals remained nearly unchanged after being stored in pure water for 30 days, and the flux recovery rate remained above 95% after immersion in sodium hypochlorite solution for 30 days. Among the tested membranes, the PVDF-g-PEGMAG modified membrane with a grafting degree of 7.2% showed the best antioxidant effect.
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- Ting Wang
- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China; (T.W.); (J.H.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China; (T.W.); (J.H.)
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China;
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China;
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Shakoor M, Shakoor MB, Jilani A, Ahmed T, Rizwan M, Dustgeer MR, Iqbal J, Zahid M, Yong JWH. Enhancing the Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue with Graphene Oxide-Encapsulated g-C 3N 4/ZnO Ternary Composites. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:16187-16195. [PMID: 38617626 PMCID: PMC11007858 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Methylene blue (MB) is a toxic contaminant present in wastewater. Here, we prepared various composites of graphene oxide (GO) with graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) and zinc oxide (ZnO) for the degradation of MB. In comparison to ZnO (22.9%) and g-C3N4/ZnO (76.0%), the ternary composites of GO/g-C3N4/ZnO showed 90% photocatalytic degradation of MB under a light source after 60 min. The experimental setup and parameters were varied to examine the process and effectiveness of MB degradation. Based on the results of the experiments, a proposed photocatalytic degradation process that explains the roles of GO, ZnO, and g-C3N4 in improving the photocatalytic efficacy of newly prepared GO/g-C3N4/ZnO was explored. Notably, the g-C3N4/ZnO nanocomposite's surface was uniformly covered with ZnO nanorods. The images of the samples clearly demonstrated the porous nature of GO/g-C3N4/ZnO photocatalysts, and even after being mixed with GO, the g-C3N4/ZnO composite retained the layered structure of the original material. The catalyst's porous structure plausibly enhanced the degradation of the contaminants. The high-clarity production of g-C3N4 and the effectiveness of the synthesis protocol were later validated by the absence of any trace contamination in the energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) results. The composition of the ZnO elements and their spectra were revealed by the EDS results of the prepared ZnO nanorods, g-C3N4/ZnO, and GO/g-C3N4/ZnO. The outcomes indicated that the nanocomposites were highly uncontaminated and contained all necessary elements to facilitate the transformative process. The results of this experiment could be applied at a large scale, thus proving the effectiveness of photocatalysts for the removal of dyes.
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- Muhammad
Hassan Shakoor
- Department
of Chemistry, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- College
of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University
of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Center
of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Center
of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biosystems and Technology, Swedish University
of Agricultural Sciences, 23456 Alnarp, Sweden
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Maleki A, Bozorg A. From environmental issue to purification aid: Novel positively charged functionalized algal biochar as robust modifier of composite nanofiltration membranes. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 353:141651. [PMID: 38460849 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Robust membrane modifiers were achieved for the first time by functionalizing the algal biochar of unique porous structure. The biochar was prepared through the pyrolysis of Cladophora glomerata, the most widespread freshwater macroalga, functionalized by diethylenetriamine and dendrimer poly(amidoamine), and employed to fabricate positively charged composite nanofiltration membranes. The presence of hydrophilic functionalizers of positive charge on the membrane was verified through Fourier transform infrared and energy dispersive X-ray analyses and atomic force microscopy and zeta potential measurements were performed to determine surface roughness and confirm positive charge of the modified membranes. Dispersion of modifiers on the surface and morphology of the were also revealed through field-emission scanning electron microscopy images. It has shown that, compared to the pristine membrane, pure water fluxes were increased by 214% and 185%, and water contact angles were reduced from 66.1° to 39.5° and 43.3° in those modified by biochar functionalized with dendrimer poly(amidoamine) and diethylenetriamine, respectively. More than 90% dye rejections and salt and heavy metals removals were recorded for the membranes possessed 0.6 wt% of modifiers. Finally, a comparative study conducted between the novel modifier introduced in this study and those reported in the literature, indicated that C. glomerata biochar decorated with amine functional groups could be considered as a robust and practical alternative to the common modifiers used to manipulate nanocomposite membranes characteristics.
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- Amin Maleki
- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Department, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Yousef S, Tonkonogovas A, Mohamed A. Graphene-modified MIL-125-NH 2 mixed matrix membranes for efficient H 2 and CH 4 purification. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141362. [PMID: 38309606 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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This study investigates the performance of the mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) incorporating hybrid fillers of metal-organic framework (MIL-125-NH2) and graphene nanosheets (GNs) for enhanced methane (CH₄) and hydrogen (H₂) separation in the purification sector. The physico-chemical properties of the MMMs were evaluated by SEM, XRD, FTIR, AFM, TGA, DTG, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The permeability and selectivity of the MMMs were determined using different single gases (CO2, N2, H2, and CH4) at various temperatures (20-60 °C). Optimization of fabrication parameters resulted in a significant improvement in porosity and roughness of the fabricated MMMs. The permeabilities of the MOF/PES membrane are 20.3 (CO2), 23.9 (N2), 32.2 (CH4), and 24.1 (H2) x 104 Barrer, while incorporating 0.05 wt% of GNs into the MOF/PES membrane improved the permeability by 36 % (CO2), 41 % (N2), 31 % (CH4), and 370 % (H2). In addition, the H2/CO2 and H2/N2 selectivities of the MMMs significantly increased up to 4 and 3.3, with an improvements of 236 % and 230 %, respectively, compared to the MOF/PES membrane. Furthermore, the CH4/CO2 and CH4/N2 selectivities of the MMMs decreased by 4 %. Therefore, a hybrid filler (10 wt % of MIL-125-NH2 and 0.05 wt % of GNs is highly recommended to improve the permeability and selectivity of the PES membrane, expanding its potential applications in CH4 and H2 purification.
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- Samy Yousef
- Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, LT-51424, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian Energy Institute, Laboratory of Heat Equipment Research and Testing, Breslaujos 3, LT 44403, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Section of Chemical Science and Engineering, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Niels Bohrs Vej 8, 6700, Esbjerg, Denmark.
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Mubarak MF, Selim H, Hawash HB, Hemdan M. Flexible, durable, and anti-fouling maghemite copper oxide nanocomposite-based membrane with ultra-high flux and efficiency for oil-in-water emulsions separation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:2297-2313. [PMID: 38062214 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31240-x] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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In this study, we developed a novel nanocomposite-based membrane using maghemite copper oxide (MC) to enhance the separation efficiency of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) membranes for oil-in-water emulsions. The MC nanocomposite was synthesized using a co-precipitation method and incorporated into a PVC matrix by casting. The resulting nanocomposite-based membrane demonstrated a high degree of crystallinity and well-dispersed nanostructure, as confirmed by TEM, SEM, XRD, and FT-IR analyses. The performance of the membrane was evaluated in terms of water flux, solute rejection, and anti-fouling properties. The pinnacle of performance was unequivocally reached with a solution dosage of 50 mL, a solution concentration of 100 mg L-1, and a pump pressure of 2 bar, ensuring that every facet of the membrane's potential was fully harnessed. The new fabricated membrane exhibited superior efficiency for oil-water separation, with a rejection rate of 98% and an ultra-high flux of 0.102 L/m2 h compared to pure PVC membranes with about 90% rejection rate and an ultra-high flux of 0.085 L/m2 h. Furthermore, meticulous contact angle measurements revealed that the PMC nanocomposite membrane exhibited markedly lower contact angles (65° with water, 50° with ethanol, and 25° with hexane) compared to PVC membranes. This substantial reduction, transitioning from 85 to 65° with water, 65 to 50° with ethanol, and 45 to 25° with hexane for pure PVC membranes, underscores the profound enhancement in hydrophilicity attributed to the heightened nanoparticle content. Importantly, the rejection efficiency remained stable over five cycles, indicating excellent anti-fouling and cycling stability. The results highlight the potential of the maghemite copper oxide nanocomposite-based PVC membrane as a promising material for effective oil-in-water emulsion separation. This development opens up new possibilities for more flexible, durable, and anti-fouling membranes, making them ideal candidates for potential applications in separation technology. The presented findings provide valuable information for the advancement of membrane technology and its utilization in various industries, addressing the pressing challenge of oil-induced water pollution and promoting environmental sustainability.
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- Mahmoud F Mubarak
- Department of Petroleum Application, Core Lab Analysis Center, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, P.B. 11727, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Analysis and Evaluation, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, 11727, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Environmental Division, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, NIOF, Cairo, Egypt
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- School of Biotechnology, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, 11829, Cairo, Egypt
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Wang M, Li L, Yan H, Liu X, Li K, Li Y, You Y, Yang X, Song H, Wang P. Poly(arylene ether)s-Based Polymeric Membranes Applied for Water Purification in Harsh Environment Conditions: A Mini-Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4527. [PMID: 38231952 PMCID: PMC10707801 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234527] [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: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Confronting the pressing challenge of freshwater scarcity, polymeric membrane-based water treatment technology has emerged as an essential and effective approach. Poly(arylene ether)s (PAEs) polymers, a class of high-performance engineering thermoplastics, have garnered attention in recent decades as promising membrane materials for advanced water treatment approaches. The PAE-Based membranes are employed to resist the shortages of most common polymeric membranes, such as chemical instability, structural damage, membrane fouling, and shortened lifespan when deployed in harsh environments, owing to their excellent comprehensive performance. This article presents the advancements in the research of several typical PAEs, including poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK), polyethersulfone (PES), and poly(arylene ether nitrile) (PEN). Techniques for membrane formation, modification strategies, and applications in water treatment have been reviewed. The applications encompass processes for oil/water separation, desalination, and wastewater treatment, which involve the removal of heavy metal ions, dyes, oils, and other organic pollutants. The commendable performance of these membranes has been summarized in terms of corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance, anti-fouling properties, and durability in challenging environments. In addition, several recommendations for further research aimed at developing efficient and robust PAE-based membranes are proposed.
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- Mengxue Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (M.W.); (L.L.); (H.Y.); (X.L.); (K.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Y.); (H.S.)
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Mahmoud AED, Mostafa E. Nanofiltration Membranes for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions: Preparations and Applications. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:789. [PMID: 37755211 PMCID: PMC10538012 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13090789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Water shortages are one of the problems caused by global industrialization, with most wastewater discharged without proper treatment, leading to contamination and limited clean water supply. Therefore, it is important to identify alternative water sources because many concerns are directed toward sustainable water treatment processes. Nanofiltration membrane technology is a membrane integrated with nanoscale particle size and is a superior technique for heavy metal removal in the treatment of polluted water. The fabrication of nanofiltration membranes involves phase inversion and interfacial polymerization. This review provides a comprehensive outline of how nanoparticles can effectively enhance the fabrication, separation potential, and efficiency of NF membranes. Nanoparticles take the form of nanofillers, nanoembedded membranes, and nanocomposites to give multiple approaches to the enhancement of the NF membrane's performance. This could significantly improve selectivity, fouling resistance, water flux, porosity, roughness, and rejection. Nanofillers can form nanoembedded membranes and thin films through various processes such as in situ polymerization, layer-by-layer assembly, blending, coating, and embedding. We discussed the operational conditions, such as pH, temperature, concentration of the feed solution, and pressure. The mitigation strategies for fouling resistance are also highlighted. Recent developments in commercial nanofiltration membranes have also been highlighted.
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- Alaa El Din Mahmoud
- Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
- Green Technology Group, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
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- Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
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Tehrani SF, Bharadwaj P, Leblond Chain J, Roullin VG. Purification processes of polymeric nanoparticles: How to improve their clinical translation? J Control Release 2023; 360:591-612. [PMID: 37422123 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Polymeric nanoparticles, as revolutionary nanomedicines, have offered a new class of diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for a multitude of diseases. With its immense potential, the world witnesses the new age of nanotechnology after the COVID-19 vaccines were developed based on nanotechnology. Even though there are countless benchtop research studies in the nanotechnology world, their integration into commercially available technologies is still restricted. The post-pandemic world demands a surge of research in the domain, which leaves us with the fundamental question: why is the clinical translation of therapeutic nanoparticles so restricted? Complications in nanomedicine purification, among other things, are to blame for the lack of transference. Polymeric nanoparticles, owing to their ease of manufacture, biocompatibility, and enhanced efficiency, are one of the more explored domains in organic-based nanomedicines. Purification of nanoparticles can be challenging and necessitates tailoring the available methods in accordance with the polymeric nanoparticle and impurities involved. Though a number of techniques have been described, there are no available guidelines that help in selecting the method to better suit our requirements. We encountered this difficulty while compiling articles for this review and looking for methods to purify polymeric nanoparticles. The currently accessible bibliography for purification techniques only provides approaches for a specific type of nanomaterial or sometimes even procedures for bulk materials, that are not fully relevant to nanoparticles. In our research, we tried to summarize the available purification techniques using the approach of A.F. Armington. We divided the purification systems into two major classes, namely: phase separation-based techniques (based on the physical differences between the phases) and matter exchange-based techniques (centered on physicochemical induced transfer of materials and compounds). The phase separation methods are based on either using nanoparticle size differences to retain them on a physical barrier (filtration techniques) or using their densities to segregate them (centrifugation techniques). The matter exchange separation methods rely on either transferring the molecules or impurities across a barrier using simple physicochemical phenomena, like the concentration gradients (dialysis method) or partition coefficients (extraction technique). After describing the methods in detail, we highlight their advantages and limitations, mainly focusing on preformed polymer-based nanoparticles. Tailoring a purification strategy takes into account the nanoparticle structure and its integrity, the method selected should be suited for preserving the integrity of the particles, in addition to conforming to the economical, material and productivity considerations. In the meantime, we advocate the use of a harmonized international regulatory framework to define the adequate physicochemical and biological characterization of nanomedicines. An appropriate purification strategy serves as the backbone to achieving desired characteristics, in addition to reducing variability. As a result, the present review aspires to serve as a comprehensive guide for researchers, who are new to the domain, as well as a synopsis of purification strategies and analytical characterization methods used in preclinical studies.
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- Soudeh F Tehrani
- Laboratoire de Nanotechnologies Pharmaceutiques, Faculté de pharmacie, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale centre-ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Laboratoire de Nanotechnologies Pharmaceutiques, Faculté de pharmacie, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale centre-ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Laboratoire de Nanotechnologies Pharmaceutiques, Faculté de pharmacie, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale centre-ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada.
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Yuan S, Ajam H, Sinnah ZAB, Altalbawy FMA, Abdul Ameer SA, Husain A, Al Mashhadani ZI, Alkhayyat A, Alsalamy A, Zubaid RA, Cao Y. The roles of artificial intelligence techniques for increasing the prediction performance of important parameters and their optimization in membrane processes: A systematic review. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 260:115066. [PMID: 37262969 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Membrane-based separation processes has been recently of significant global interest compared to other conventional separation approaches due to possessing undeniable advantages like superior performance, environmentally-benign nature and simplicity of application. Computational simulation of fluids has shown its undeniable role in modeling and simulation of numerous physical/chemical phenomena including chemical engineering, chemical reaction, aerodynamics, drug delivery and plasma physics. Definition of fluids can be occurred using the Navier-Stokes equations, but solving the equations remains an important challenge. In membrane-based separation processes, true perception of fluid's manner through disparate membrane modules is an important concern, which has been significantly limited applying numerical/computational procedures such s computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Despite this noteworthy advantage, the optimization of membrane processes using CFD is time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and CFD can result in the creation of a promising hybrid model to accurately predict the model results and appropriately optimize membrane processes and phase separation. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview about the advantages of commonly-employed ML-based techniques in combination with the CFD to intelligently increase the optimization accuracy and predict mass transfer and the unfavorable events (i.e., fouling) in various membrane processes. To reach this objective, four principal strategies of AI including SL, USL, SSL and ANN were explained and their advantages/disadvantages were discussed. Then after, prevalent ML-based algorithm for membrane-based separation processes. Finally, the application potential of AI techniques in different membrane processes (i.e., fouling control, desalination and wastewater treatment) were presented.
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- Shuai Yuan
- Information Engineering College, Yantai Institute of Technology, Yantai, Shandong 264005, China.
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- Department of Intelligent Medical Systems, Al Mustaqbal University College, Babylon 51001, Iraq
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- Mathematics Department, University Colleges at Nairiyah, University of Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
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- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), University of Cairo, Giza 12613, Egypt; Department of Chemistry, University College of Duba, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Instrumentation, Al-farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Scientific Research Centre of the Islamic University, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq
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- School of Computer Science and Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China
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Gheimasi MHM, Sadr MK, Lorestani B, Cheraghi M, Emadzadeh D, Abdollahi S. Efficiency evaluation of titanium oxide nanocomposite membrane in adsorption of chromium from oil effluents. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:668. [PMID: 37178265 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11314-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration (NF) are the essential physical separation technologies used to remove contaminants from liquid streams. A hybrid of nanofiltration and forward osmosis (FO) was used to increase the removal efficiency of heavy metals in synthesized oil effluents. Thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes were synthesized by applying surface polymerization on a polysulfone substrate to use in the forward osmosis process. The impact of different membrane fabrication conditions such as time, temperature, and pressure on effluent flux, the effect of different concentrations of the heavy metal solution on adsorption rate and sedimentation rate, the impact of TiO2 nanoparticles on the performance and structure of forward osmosis membranes were investigated. The morphology, composition, and properties of TiO2 nanocomposites made by the infrared spectrometer and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were studied. Kinetic modeling and Langmuir, Freundlich, and Tamkin relationships were used to draw adsorption isotherms and evaluate adsorption equilibrium data. The results indicated that pressure and temperature directly affect water outlet flux, and time affects it indirectly. Evaluating the isothermal relationships revealed that chromium adsorption from the TFN 0.05 ppm membrane and thin-film composite (TFC) membrane follows the Langmuir model with correlation coefficients of 0.996 and 0.995, respectively. The significant removal of heavy metals and the acceptable amount of water flux demonstrated the appropriate potential of the titanium oxide nanocomposite membrane, which can be used as an effective adsorbent to remove chromium from aqueous solutions.
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- Department of Environment, College of Basic Sciences, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran.
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- Department of Environment, College of Basic Sciences, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Environment, College of Basic Sciences, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Gachsaran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
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Gupta U, Kumar N, Lata A, Singh P, Arun RK. Bio-inspired self-pumping microfluidic device for cleaning of urea using reduced graphene oxide (rGO) modified polymeric nanohybrid membrane. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124614. [PMID: 37119905 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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In vitro technology facilitates the replication of in vivo tissues more accurately than conventional cell-based artificial organs, enabling researchers to mimic both the structural and functional characteristics of natural systems. Here, we demonstrate a novel spiral-shaped self-pumping microfluidic device for the cleaning of urea by incorporating reduced graphene oxide (rGO) modified a Polyethersulfone (PES) nanohybrid membrane for efficient filtration capacity. The spiral-shaped microfluidic chip is a two-layer configuration of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) integrated with the modified filtration membrane. In essence, the device replicates the main features of the kidney (Glomerulus), i.e., a nano-porous membrane modified with reduced graphene oxide to separate the sample fluid from the upper layer and collect the biomolecule-free fluid through the bottom of the device. We have achieved a cleaning efficiency of 97.94 ± 0.6 % using this spiral shaped microfluidic system. The spiral-shaped microfluidic device integrated with nanohybrid membrane has potential for organ-on-a-chips applications.
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- Upasana Gupta
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, India.
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Preparation and Characterization of Polyethersulfone-Ultrafiltration Membrane Blended with Terbium-Doped Cerium Magnesium Aluminate: Analysis of Fouling Behavior. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062688. [PMID: 36985660 PMCID: PMC10051232 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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In this study, various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) mapping, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and water-contact-angle goniometry (WCAG), were used to characterize the crystalline structure and morphological properties of terbium-doped cerium magnesium aluminate (Ce0.67Tb0.33MgAl11O19 or CMAT) in powder form. The results demonstrated that CMAT was successfully synthesized with a particle size of less than 5 µm and a fully evident distribution of elements, as revealed by the SEM images. This was further confirmed by the XRD and HRTEM images. XPS analysis confirmed the presence of all necessary components in CMAT. Additionally, WCAG results showed that the contact angle of CMAT was more hydrophilic with a value of 8.4°. To evaluate its performance, CMAT particles were dispersed in a Polyethersulfone (PES) solution and used to modify a PES ultrafiltration membrane through a phase-inversion method. The resulting membranes were characterized by SEM, atomic force microscopy (AFM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), WCAG, and permeability performance and fouling experiments. The addition of CMAT to the PES membranes did not have a significant effect on the structure of the SEM images of the top layer and cross-section of surface properties. However, increasing the concentration of CMAT improved the membrane surface roughness in AFM, and the modified membranes had the ability to resist fouling. The addition of CMAT did not lead to significant energy loss, indicating that the heat flux loss observed can indeed be explained by the amount of C-OH on the PES membrane’s surface. The contact angle of the membranes became more hydrophilic with increasing concentration of CMAT from PES G0 to PES G7. The PES origin membrane showed a higher permeation than the membranes mixed with CMAT, and the modified membranes with CMAT displayed significant fouling resistance.
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Sangamithirai M, Mathi S, Ashok V, Jayabharathi J. Preparation and Electrochemical Characterisation of an Iron‐Nickel‐Doped Sucrose‐Derived Carbon Material for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202300102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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- Muthukumaran Sangamithirai
- Department of Chemistry Material Science Lab Annamalai University 608 002 Annamalai Nagar Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry Material Science Lab Annamalai University 608 002 Annamalai Nagar Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry Material Science Lab Annamalai University 608 002 Annamalai Nagar Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry Material Science Lab Annamalai University 608 002 Annamalai Nagar Tamil Nadu India
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Oliveira Vargas G, Schnorr C, Bastista Nunes F, da Rosa Salles T, Zancan Tonel M, Binotto Fagan S, Zanella da Silva I, F. O. Silva L, Roberto Mortari S, Luiz Dotto G, Rodrigo Bohn Rhoden C. Highly Furosemide Uptake Employing Magnetic Graphene Oxide: DFT modeling Combined to Experimental Approach. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Chen Y, Abed AM, Faisal Raheem AB, Altamimi AS, Yasin Y, Abdi Sheekhoo W, Fadhil Smaisim G, Ali Ghabra A, Ahmed Naseer N. Current advancements towards the use of nanofluids in the reduction of CO2 emission to the atmosphere. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity and DNA/BSA interaction of functionalized graphene oxide nanoparticles with 2-(ferrocenylmethylamino) benzonitrile. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Yee LY, Ng QH, Enche Ab Rahim SK, Hoo PY, Chang PT, Ahmad AL, Low SC, Shuit SH. A Novel Tri-Functionality pH-Magnetic-Photocatalytic Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Polyoxometalates Augmented Microspheres for Polluted Water Treatment. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:174. [PMID: 36837677 PMCID: PMC9964122 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The severe water pollution from effluent dyes threatens human health. This study created pH-magnetic-photocatalytic polymer microspheres to conveniently separate the photocatalyst nanoparticles from the treated water by applying an external magnetic field. While fabricating magnetic nanoparticles' (MNPs) microspheres, incorporating 0.5 wt.% iron oxide (Fe3O4) showed the best magnetophoretic separation ability, as all the MNPs microspheres were attracted toward the external magnet. Subsequently, hybrid organic-inorganic polyoxometalates (HPOM), a self-synthesized photocatalyst, were linked with the functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (f-MNPs) to prepare augmented magnetic-photocatalytic microspheres. The photodegradation dye removal efficiency of the augmented magnetic-photocatalytic microspheres (f-MNPs-HPOM) was then compared with that of the commercial titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalyst (f-MNPs-TiO2). Results showed that f-MNPs-HPOM microspheres with 74 ± 0.7% photocatalytic removal efficiency better degraded methylene orange (MO) than f-MNPs-TiO2 (70 ± 0.8%) at an unadjusted pH under UV-light irradiation for 90 min. The excellent performance was mainly attributed to the lower band-gap energy of HPOM (2.65 eV), which required lower energy to be photoactivated under UV light. The f-MNPs-HPOM microspheres demonstrated excellent reusability and stability in the photo-decolorization of MO, as the microspheres retained nearly the same removal percentage throughout the three continuous cycles. The degradation rate was also found to follow the pseudo-first-order kinetics. Furthermore, f-MNPs-HPOM microspheres were pH-responsive in the photodegradation of MO and methylene blue (MB) at pH 3 (acidic) and pH 9 (alkaline). Overall, it was demonstrated that using HPOM photocatalysts in the preparation of magnetic-photocatalytic microspheres resulted in better dye degradation than TiO2 photocatalysts.
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- Li Ying Yee
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
- Centre of Excellence for Frontier Materials Research (CFMR), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
- Centre of Excellence for Frontier Materials Research (CFMR), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
- Centre of Excellence for Frontier Materials Research (CFMR), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau 02600, Perlis, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal 14300, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal 14300, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal 14300, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering & Science, Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
- Centre of Photonics and Advanced Materials Research, Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
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Cao Y, Taghvaie Nakhjiri A, Ghadiri M. Computational fluid dynamics comparison of prevalent liquid absorbents for the separation of SO 2 acidic pollutant inside a membrane contactor. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1300. [PMID: 36693929 PMCID: PMC9873644 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28580-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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In recent years, the emission of detrimental acidic pollutants to the atmosphere has raised the concerns of scientists. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a harmful greenhouse gas, which its abnormal release to the atmosphere may cause far-ranging environmental and health effects like acid rain and respiratory problems. Therefore, finding promising techniques to alleviate the emission of this greenhouse gas may be of great urgency towards environmental protection. This paper aims to evaluate the potential of three novel absorbents (seawater (H2O), dimethyl aniline (DMA) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to separate SO2 acidic pollutant from SO2/air gaseous stream inside the hollow fiber membrane contactor (HFMC). To reach this goal, a CFD-based simulation was developed to predict the results. Also, a mathematical model was applied to theoretically evaluate the transport equations in different compartments of contactor. Comparison of the results has implied seawater is the most efficient liquid absorbent for separating SO2. After seawater, NaOH and DMA are placed at the second and third rank (99.36% separation using seawater > 62% separation using NaOH > 55% separation using DMA). Additionally, the influence of operational parameters (i.e., gas and liquid flow rates) and also membrane/module parameters (i.e., length of membrane module, hollow fibers' number and porosity) on the SO2 separation percentage is investigated as another highlight of this paper.
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- Yan Cao
- grid.460183.80000 0001 0204 7871School of Computer Science and Engineering, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an, 710021 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.444918.40000 0004 1794 7022Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000 Vietnam ,grid.444918.40000 0004 1794 7022The Faculty of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000 Vietnam
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Shi D, Li C, Yin Y, Lu W, Li G, Li X. Application of Poly(ether sulfone)-Based Membranes in Clean Energy Technology. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202201038. [PMID: 36369774 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202201038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Poly(ether sulfone) (PES) is a kind of polymer materials with excellent electrical insulation and acid/alkali stability. PES can be operated at high temperature continuously for a long time and still maintain excellent property stability in the environments with rapidly changed temperature, namely, great thermostability. Moreover, PES has low molding shrinkage, good dimensional stability and excellent film-forming characteristics. Compared with inorganic membranes, PES-based membranes have lower cost, which have received more attention and wide recognition in the field of clean energy technologies in recent years, such as flow batteries, fuel cells, water treatment, and gas separation. Therefore, this review summarizes the research status and prospect of the utilization of PES-based membranes in clean energy fields, in order to further promote their development and application.
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- Dingqing Shi
- Metal-air New Energy Batteries key Laboratory of Liaoning province, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, 116028, P. R. China.,Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Metal-air New Energy Batteries key Laboratory of Liaoning province, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, 116028, P. R. China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Metal-air New Energy Batteries key Laboratory of Liaoning province, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, 116028, P. R. China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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Aizudin M, Alias NH, Ng YXA, Mahmod Fadzuli MH, Ang SC, Ng YX, Poolamuri Pottammel R, Yang F, Ang EH. Membranes prepared from graphene-based nanomaterials for water purification: a mini-review. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:17871-17886. [PMID: 36468603 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05328d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBnMs) are currently regarded as a critical building block for the fabrication of membranes for water purification due to their advantageous properties such as easy surface modification of functional groups, adjustable interlayer pore channels for solvent transportation, robust mechanical properties, and superior photothermal capabilities. By combining graphene derivatives with other emerging materials, heteroatom doping and rational design of a three-dimensional network can enhance water transportation and evaporation rates through channels of GBnM laminates and such layered structures have been applied in various water purification technologies. Herein, this mini-review summarizes recent progress in the synthesis of GBnMs and their applications in water treatment technologies, specifically, nanofiltration (NF) and solar desalination (SD). Finally, personal perspectives on the challenges and future directions of this promising nanomaterial are also provided.
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- Marliyana Aizudin
- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore.
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore.
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore.
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore.
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore.
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhejiang 212003, China
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- Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore.
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Souza APC, Neves JG, Navarro da Rocha D, Lopes CC, Moraes ÂM, Correr-Sobrinho L, Correr AB. Chitosan/Xanthan membrane containing hydroxyapatite/Graphene oxide nanocomposite for guided bone regeneration. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 136:105464. [PMID: 36209591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To develop a chitosan-xanthan (CX) membrane associated with Hydroxyapatite (HA) and different concentrations of graphene oxide (GO). METHODOLOGY The CX complex was associated with the hydroxyapatite-graphene oxide (HAGO) nanocomposite in different concentrations. The experimental groups were:1) CX; 2) Chitosan-Xanthan/Hydroxyapatite (CXHA); 3) Chitosan-Xanthan/Hydroxyapatite-Graphene Oxide 0.5% (CXHAGO 0.5%); 4) CXHAGO 1.0%; 5) CXHAGO 1.5%. The membranes characterizations were performed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Contact angle, Tensile Strength, in vitro Bioactivity and the in vitro Cell viability (MTT test). The data was submitted to the Normality and Homogeneity tests. In vitro Indirect Cytotoxicity assay data was statistically analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). Tensile Strength and Contact Angle data were statistically analyzed by one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test (α = 0.05). RESULTS XRD, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the characteristic bands of the CX polymeric complex, the phosphate bands related to HA, and the presence of GO. SEM images demonstrated the non-porous and homogeneous surface of membranes. The contact angle test showed the hydrophilic characteristic of all membranes (p > 0.05). CX showed tensile strength significantly higher than other membranes. The apatite deposition was observed in all membranes after performing the bioactivity test. The cell viability of CXHAGO 1.0% and CXHAGO 1.5% was significantly higher than CX. CONCLUSION The addition of HAGO reduced the mechanical strength of membranes, but improved its cell viability. It demonstrated the potential of CXHAGO membranes to be used in guided bone regeneration therapies.
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- Alana P C Souza
- Department of Restorative Dentistry- Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School. State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, S.P., Brazil.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry- Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School. State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, S.P., Brazil.
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Military Institute of Engineering- IME, Rio de Janeiro, R.J., Brazil; Department of Bioengineering, R-Crio Criogenia S.A., Campinas, S.P., Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Military Institute of Engineering- IME, Rio de Janeiro, R.J., Brazil
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- Department of Engineering of Materials and of Bioprocesses, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry- Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School. State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, S.P., Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry- Dental Materials Area, Piracicaba Dental School. State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, S.P., Brazil
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Kamran U, Rhee KY, Lee SY, Park SJ. Innovative progress in graphene derivative-based composite hybrid membranes for the removal of contaminants in wastewater: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 306:135590. [PMID: 35803370 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Graphene derivatives (graphene oxide) are proved as an innovative carbon materials that are getting more attraction in membrane separation technology because of its unique properties and capability to attain layer-to-layer stacking, existence of high oxygen-based functional groups, and generation of nanochannels that successively enhance the selective pollutants removal performance. The review focused on the recent innovations in the development of graphene derivative-based composite hybrid membranes (GDHMs) for the removal of multiple contaminants from wastewater treatment. To design GDHMs, it was observed that at first GO layers undergo chemical treatments with either different polymers, plasma, or sulfonyl. After that, the chemically treated GO layers were decorated with various active functional materials (either with nanoparticles, magnetite, or nanorods, etc.). By preparing GDHMs, properties such as permeability, porosity, hydrophilicity, water flux, stability, feasibility, mechanical strength, regeneration ability, and antifouling tendency were excessively improved as compared to pristine GO membranes. Different types of novel GDHMs were able to remove toxic dyes (77-100%), heavy metals/ions (66-100%), phenols (40-100%), and pharmaceuticals (74-100%) from wastewater with high efficiency. Some of GDHMs were capable to show dual contaminant removal efficacy and antibacterial activity. In this study, it was observed that the most involved mechanisms for pollutants removal are size exclusion, transport, electrostatic interactions, adsorption, and donnan exclusion. In addition to this, interaction mechanism during membrane separation technology has also been elaborated by density functional theory. At last, in this review the discussion related to challenges, limitations, and future outlook for the applications of GDHMs has also been provided.
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- Urooj Kamran
- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea; Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 445-701, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 445-701, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea.
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Ahmed SF, Mehejabin F, Momtahin A, Tasannum N, Faria NT, Mofijur M, Hoang AT, Vo DVN, Mahlia TMI. Strategies to improve membrane performance in wastewater treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 306:135527. [PMID: 35780994 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135527] [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: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Membrane technology has rapidly gained popularity in wastewater treatment due to its cost-effectiveness, environmentally friendly tools, and elevated productivity. Although membrane performance in wastewater treatment has been reviewed in several past studies, the key techniques for improving membrane performance, as well as their challenges, and solutions associated with the membrane process, were not sufficiently highlighted in those studies. Also, very few studies have addressed hybrid techniques to improve membrane performance. The present review aims to fill those gaps and achieve public health benefits through safe water processing. Despite its higher cost, membrane performance can result in a 36% reduction in flux degradation. The issue with fouling has been identified as one of the key challenges of membrane technology. Chemical cleaning is quite effective in removing accumulated foulant. Fouling mitigation techniques have also been shown to have a positive effect on membrane photobioreactors that handle wastewater effluent, resulting in a 50% and 60% reduction in fouling rates for backwash and nitrogen bubble scouring techniques. Membrane hybrid approaches such as hybrid forward-reverse osmosis show promise in removing high concentrations of phosphorus, ammonium, and salt from wastewater. The incorporation of the forward osmosis process can reject 99% of phosphorus and 97% of ammonium, and the reverse osmosis approach can achieve a 99% salt rejection rate. The control strategies for membrane fouling have not been successfully optimized yet and more research is needed to achieve a realistic, long-term direct membrane filtering operation.
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- Shams Forruque Ahmed
- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh.
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- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh
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- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh
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- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh
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- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram 4000, Bangladesh
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Engineering, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia; Institute of Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam.
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Selangor, Malaysia
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Zambare RS, Song X, Bhuvana S, Tang CY, Prince JSA, Nemade PR. Ionic Liquid-Reduced Graphene Oxide Membrane with Enhanced Stability for Water Purification. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:43339-43353. [PMID: 36099395 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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There has been a growing interest in water purification by graphene oxide (GO) laminate membranes due to their exceptional hydrophilicity, high throughput, and extraordinary separation performance originating from their two-dimensional and well-defined nanostructure. However, the swelling and stability in an aqueous environment are areas of concern for the GO laminate membranes. Here, a novel methylimidazolium ionic liquid-reduced GO (mimG)-assembled GO laminate membrane (mimG-GO) with remarkable stability was fabricated by a vacuum-assisted strategy for water purification. Methylimidazolium-based ionic liquid-reduced graphene oxide (mimG) was prepared by a facile nucleophilic ring-opening mechanism. Fabricated membranes were thoroughly characterized for stability, structural, permeance, and rejection properties in an aqueous environment. A combination of cationic mimG and GO nanosheets improves membrane stability in the aqueous environment via cation-π interactions and creates nanofluidic channels for facile water transport while yielding significant enhancement in the salt and dye separation performance. The pore size and the number of nanofluidic channels were precisely controlled via material deposition and laminate thickness to remove salts from water. The mimG-GO laminate membrane containing 72.2 mg m-2 deposition showed a permeance of 14.9 LMH bar-1, 50% higher than 9.7 LMH bar-1 of the neat GO laminate membrane, in addition to an increase in Na2SO4 salt rejection from 46.6 to 77.4%, overcoming the flux-rejection trade-off. The mimG-GO laminate membrane also rejected various anionic dyes (i.e., 99.9% for direct red 80 (DR 80), 96.8% for reactive black 5 (RB 5), and 91.4% for methyl orange (MO)). The mimG-GO laminate membrane containing 361.0 mg m-2 deposition showed the highest rejection for Na2SO4 (92.1%) and 99.9% rejection for DR 80, 99.0% rejection for RB 5, and 98.1% rejection for MO dyes keeping a flux of 2.6 LMH bar-1. Partial reduction and covalent grafting of ionic liquid moieties on GO helped to enhance the cation-π interaction between GO laminates, which showed enhanced stability, frictionless water transport, with high salt and dye rejection. Moreover, a simultaneous improvement in water permeance and solute rejection reveals the great potential of ionic liquid-functionalized GO laminate membranes for water-based applications.
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- Rahul S Zambare
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai 400019, India
- Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation (EWTCOI), Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore 599489, Singapore
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- Centre for Membrane and Water Science and Technology, Ocean College, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation (EWTCOI), Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore 599489, Singapore
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Environmental and Water Technology Centre of Innovation (EWTCOI), Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore 599489, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai 400019, India
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Moradi G, Rahimi M, Zinadini S, Hadidi S. Fabrication of the polyethersulfone/functionalized mesoporous carbon nanocomposite nanofiltration membrane for dyes and heavy metal ions removal: Experimental and quantum mechanical simulation method. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Golshan Moradi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Razi University Kermanshah Iran
- Membrane Research Division, Advanced Chemical Engineering Research Center Razi University Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Razi University Kermanshah Iran
- Membrane Research Division, Advanced Chemical Engineering Research Center Razi University Kermanshah Iran
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- Environmental Research Center, Department of Applied Chemistry Razi University Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry Razi University Kermanshah Iran
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Davidson M, Rashidi N, Nurgali K, Apostolopoulos V. The Role of Tryptophan Metabolites in Neuropsychiatric Disorders. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23179968. [PMID: 36077360 PMCID: PMC9456464 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23179968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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In recent decades, neuropsychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar, etc., have become a global health concern, causing various detrimental influences on patients. Tryptophan is an important amino acid that plays an indisputable role in several physiological processes, including neuronal function and immunity. Tryptophan’s metabolism process in the human body occurs using different pathways, including the kynurenine and serotonin pathways. Furthermore, other biologically active components, such as serotonin, melatonin, and niacin, are by-products of Tryptophan pathways. Current evidence suggests that a functional imbalance in the synthesis of Tryptophan metabolites causes the appearance of pathophysiologic mechanisms that leads to various neuropsychiatric diseases. This review summarizes the pharmacological influences of tryptophan and its metabolites on the development of neuropsychiatric disorders. In addition, tryptophan and its metabolites quantification following the neurotransmitters precursor are highlighted. Eventually, the efficiency of various biomarkers such as inflammatory, protein, electrophysiological, genetic, and proteomic biomarkers in the diagnosis/treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders was discussed to understand the biomarker application in the detection/treatment of various diseases.
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- Majid Davidson
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
- Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells Program, Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC 3021, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
- Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells Program, Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC 3021, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
- Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells Program, Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC 3021, Australia
- Department of Medicine Western Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
- Immunology Program, Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC 3021, Australia
- Correspondence:
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Ashraf T, Alfryyan N, Nasr M, Ahmed SA, Shaban M. Removal of Scale-Forming Ions and Oil Traces from Oil Field Produced Water Using Graphene Oxide/Polyethersulfone and TiO2 Nanoribbons/Polyethersulfone Nanofiltration Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14132572. [PMID: 35808619 PMCID: PMC9269001 DOI: 10.3390/polym14132572] [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: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Treatment of produced water in oil fields has become a tough challenge for oil producers. Nanofiltration, a promising method for water treatment, has been proposed as a solution. The phase inversion technique was used for the synthesis of nanofiltration membranes of polyethersulfone embedded with graphene oxide nanoparticles and polyethersulfone embedded with titanium nanoribbons. As a realistic situation, water samples taken from the oil field were filtered using synthetic membranes at an operating pressure of 0.3 MPa. Physiochemical properties such as water flux, membrane morphology, flux recovery ratio, pore size and hydrophilicity were investigated. Additionally, filtration efficiency for removal of constituent ions, oil traces in water removal, and fouling tendency were evaluated. The constituent ions of produced water act as the scaling agent which threatens the blocking of the reservoir bores of the disposal wells. Adding graphene oxide (GO) and titanium nanoribbons (TNR) to polyethersulfone (PES) enhanced filtration efficiency, water flux, and anti-fouling properties while also boosting hydrophilicity and porosity. The PES-0.7GO membrane has the best filtering performance, followed by the PES-0.7TNR and pure-PES membranes, with chloride salt rejection rates of 81%, 78%, and 35%; oil rejection rates of 88%, 85%, and 71%; and water fluxes of 85, 82, and 42.5 kg/m2 h, respectively. Because of its higher hydrophilicity and physicochemical qualities, the PES-0.7GO membrane outperformed the PES-0.7TNR membrane. Nanofiltration membranes embedded with nanomaterial described in this work revealed encouraging long-term performance for oil-in-water trace separation and scaling agent removal.
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- Tarek Ashraf
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt; (T.A.); (M.N.); (S.A.A.)
- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (N.A.); (M.S.)
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt; (T.A.); (M.N.); (S.A.A.)
- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt; (T.A.); (M.N.); (S.A.A.)
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- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Almadinah Almonawara 42351, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (N.A.); (M.S.)
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Aryanti PTP, Nugroho FA, Widiasa IN, Sutrisna PD, Wenten IG. Preparation of highly selective PSf
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Cimahi Indonesia
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- Chemical Engineering Department Universitas Diponegoro Semarang Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Institut Teknologi Bandung Bandung Indonesia
- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology Institut Teknologi Bandung Bandung Indonesia
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Dadari S, Rahimi M, Zinadini S. Removal of heavy metal from aqueous medium using novel high-performance, antifouling, and antibacterial nanofiltration polyethersulfone membrane modified with green synthesized Ni-doped Al2O3. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-022-1150-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Prediction of molecular diffusivity of organic molecules based on group contribution with tree optimization and SVM models. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.118808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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State-of-the-Art Review on the Application of Membrane Bioreactors for Molecular Micro-Contaminant Removal from Aquatic Environment. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12040429. [PMID: 35448399 PMCID: PMC9032214 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12040429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In recent years, the emergence of disparate micro-contaminants in aquatic environments such as water/wastewater sources has eventuated in serious concerns about humans’ health all over the world. Membrane bioreactor (MBR) is considered a noteworthy membrane-based technology, and has been recently of great interest for the removal micro-contaminants. The prominent objective of this review paper is to provide a state-of-the-art review on the potential utilization of MBRs in the field of wastewater treatment and micro-contaminant removal from aquatic/non-aquatic environments. Moreover, the operational advantages of MBRs compared to other traditional technologies in removing disparate sorts of micro-contaminants are discussed to study the ways to increase the sustainability of a clean water supplement. Additionally, common types of micro-contaminants in water/wastewater sources are introduced and their potential detriments on humans’ well-being are presented to inform expert readers about the necessity of micro-contaminant removal. Eventually, operational challenges towards the industrial application of MBRs are presented and the authors discuss feasible future perspectives and suitable solutions to overcome these challenges.
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Zhu X, Wang X, Liu K, Zhou S, Alqsair UF, El-Shafay A. Machine learning simulation of Cr (VI) separation from aqueous solutions via a hierarchical nanostructure material. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.118565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Development of MoS2/O-MWCNTs/PES blended membrane for efficient removal of dyes, antibiotic, and protein. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Nasr M, Alfryyan N, Ali SS, Abd El-Salam HM, Shaban M. Preparation, characterization, and performance of PES/GO woven mixed matrix nanocomposite forward osmosis membrane for water desalination. RSC Adv 2022; 12:25654-25668. [PMID: 36199339 PMCID: PMC9455770 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03832c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Mixed matrix woven forward osmosis (MMWFO) membranes made of polyethersulfone (PES)/graphene oxide nanosheets (GO NSs) were made by inserting varying wt% ratios of GO NSs (zero to 0.1 wt%) into the PES matrix. A coated woven fabric material was used to cast the membrane polymer solution. The physical characteristics and chemical structures of the produced PES/GO MMWFO membranes were studied, including contact angle, hydrophilicity, porosity, tortuosity, function groups, chemical and crystallographic structures, nanomorphologies, and surface roughness. The performance of the prepared PES/GO FO membranes for water desalination was evaluated in terms of pure water flux (Jw), reverse salt flux (Js), and salt rejection (SR). The hydrophilicity and porosity of the FO membrane improved with the addition of GO NSs, as did water permeability due to the development of multiple skin-layer structures with greater GO NS loading. These GO NSs establish shortcut pathways for water molecules to move through, reducing support layer tortuosity by three times, lowering support layer structural features, and minimizing internal concentration polarization (ICP). The PES/0.01 wt% GO MMWFO membrane with a total casting thickness of 215 μm and 1 M NaCl concentration had the best performance, with the highest Jw (114.7 LMH), lowest Js (0.03 GMH), and lowest specific reverse solute flux (Js/Jw = 0.00026 g L−1), as well as a more favorable structural parameter (S = 149 μm). The performance of our optimized membrane is significantly better than that of the control woven commercial cellulose triacetate (CTA) FO membrane under optimal FO conditions. As the NaCl concentration increased from 0.6 to 2 M, Jw increased from 105 to 127 LMH which is much higher than the Jw of the commercial one (7.2 to 15 LMH). Our FO membranes have an SR of 99.2%@0.65 M NaCl, which is significantly greater than that of the CTA membrane. Optimized FO membrane showed water flux 8.5 times that of commercial CTA membrane, salt rejection of 99.2%, and the lowest reported specific reverse solute flux (0.00026 g L−1).![]()
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- Mervat Nasr
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemical Engineering and Pilot-Plant Department, National Research Center, P.O. Box 12622, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Nanophotonics and Applications (NPA) Lab, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, 62514, Egypt
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, 42351, Saudi Arabia
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Bruckmann FDS, Zuchetto T, Ledur CM, dos Santos CL, da Silva WL, Binotto Fagan S, Zanella da Silva I, Bohn Rhoden CR. Methylphenidate adsorption onto graphene derivatives: theory and experiment. NEW J CHEM 2022; 46:4283-4291. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj03916d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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In this manuscript, we report a study on the removal of contaminant methylphenidate from aqueous solution, including ab initio simulations and experimental adsorption, applying graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide as adsorbents.
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- Franciele da Silva Bruckmann
- Laboratório de Materiais Magnéticos Nanoestruturados, LaMMaN, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Materiais Magnéticos Nanoestruturados, LaMMaN, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Nanociências, Universidade Franciscana-UFN, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-032, Brazil
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Zhang H, Xu Z, Mao Y, Zhang Y, Li Y, Lao J, Wang L. Integrating Porphyrinic Metal-Organic Frameworks in Nanofibrous Carrier for Photodynamic Antimicrobial Application. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13223942. [PMID: 34833240 PMCID: PMC8625335 DOI: 10.3390/polym13223942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The rise and spread of antimicrobial resistance is creating an ever greater challenge in wound management. Nanofibrous membranes (NFMs) incorporated with antibiotics have been widely used to remedy bacterial wound infections owing to their versatile features. However, misuse of antibiotics has resulted in drug resistance, and it remains a significant challenge to achieve both high antibacterial efficiency and without causing bacterial resistance. Here, the ‘MOF-first’ strategy was adopted, the porphyrinic metal-organic frameworks nanoparticles (PCN−224 NPs) were pre-synthesized first, and then the composite antibacterial PCN−224 NPs @ poly (ε-caprolactone) (PM) NFMs were fabricated via a facile co-electrospinning technology. This strategy allows large amounts of effective MOFs to be integrated into nanofibers to effectively eliminate bacteria without bacterial resistance and to realize a relatively fast production rate. Upon visible light (630 nm) irradiation for 30 min, the PM−25 NFMs have the best 1O2 generation performance, triggering remarkable photodynamic antibacterial effects against both S. aureus, MRSA, and E. coli bacteria with survival rates of 0.13%, 1.91%, and 2.06% respectively. Considering the photodynamic antibacterial performance of the composite nanofibrous membranes functionalized by porphyrinic MOFs, this simple approach may provide a feasible way to use MOF materials and biological materials to construct wound dressing with the versatility to serve as an antibacterial strategy in order to prevent bacterial resistance.
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- Huiru Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (H.Z.); (Z.X.); (Y.M.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.); (L.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (H.Z.); (Z.X.); (Y.M.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.); (L.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (H.Z.); (Z.X.); (Y.M.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.); (L.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (H.Z.); (Z.X.); (Y.M.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.); (L.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (H.Z.); (Z.X.); (Y.M.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.); (L.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-21-6779-2634
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (H.Z.); (Z.X.); (Y.M.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.); (L.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (H.Z.); (Z.X.); (Y.M.); (Y.Z.); (J.L.); (L.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Kim CH, Han Y, Choi Y, Kwon M, Son H, Luo Z, Kim TH. Extremely Uniform Graphene Oxide Thin Film as a Universal Platform for One-Step Biomaterial Patterning. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2103596. [PMID: 34510750 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202103596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) has proven to be a highly promising material across various biomedical research avenues, including cancer therapy and stem cell-based regenerative medicine. However, creating a uniform GO coating as a thin layer on desired substrates has been considered challenging owing to the intrinsic variability of the size and shape of GO. Herein, a new method is introduced that enables highly uniform GO thin film (UGTF) fabrication on various biocompatible substrates. By optimizing the composition of the GO suspension and preheating process to the substrates, the "coffee-ring effect" is significantly suppressed. After applying a special postsmoothing process referred to as the low-oxygen concentration and low electrical energy plasma (LOLP) treatment, GO is converted to small fragments with a film thickness of up to several nanometers (≈5.1 nm) and a height variation of only 0.6 nm, based on atomic force microscopy images. The uniform GO thin film can also be generated as periodic micropatterns on glass and polymer substrates, which are effective in one-step micropatterning of both antibodies and mouse melanoma cells (B16-F10). Therefore, it can be concluded that the developed UGTF is useful for various graphene-based biological applications.
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- Cheol-Hwi Kim
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- R&D division, Nanobase, Inc., Seoul, 08502, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
- Integrative Research Center for Two-Dimensional Functional Materials, Institute of Interdisciplinary Convergence Research, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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Hutapea S, Elveny M, Amin MA, Attia M, Khan A, Sarkar SM. Adsorption of thallium from wastewater using disparate nano-based materials: A systematic review. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Cao Y, Khan A, Nakhjiri AT, Albadarin AB, Kurniawan TA, Rezakazemi M. Recent advancements in molecular separation of gases using microporous membrane systems: A comprehensive review on the applied liquid absorbents. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Alquraish M, Jeng YT, Kchaou M, Munusamy Y, Abuhasel K. Development of Environment-Friendly Membrane for Oily Industrial Wastewater Filtration. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:614. [PMID: 34436377 PMCID: PMC8402021 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11080614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Latex phase blending and crosslinking method was used in this research work to produce nitrile butadiene rubber-graphene oxide (NBR-GO) membranes. This fabrication technique is new and yields environmentally friendly membranes for oil-water separation. GO loading was varied from 0.5 to 2.0 part per hundred-part rubber (pphr) to study its effect on the performance of NBR-GO membrane. GO was found to alter the surface morphology of the NBR matrix by introducing creases and fold on its surface, which then increases the permeation flux and rejection rate efficiency of the membrane. X-Ray diffraction analysis proves that GO was well dispersed in the membrane due to the non-existence of GO fingerprint diffraction peak at 2θ value of 10-12° in the membrane samples. The membrane filled with 2.0 pphr GO has the capability to permeate 7688.54 Lm-2 h-1 water at operating pressure of 0.3 bar with the corresponding rejection rate of oil recorded at 94.89%. As the GO loading increases from 0.5 to 2.0 pphr, fouling on the membrane surface also increases from Rt value of 45.03% to 87.96%. However, 100% recovery on membrane performance could be achieved by chemical backwashing.
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- Mohammed Alquraish
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Bisha, Bisha 67714, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Petrochemical Eng, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar 31900, Malaysia; (Y.T.J.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Bisha, Bisha 67714, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Petrochemical Eng, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar 31900, Malaysia; (Y.T.J.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Bisha, Bisha 67714, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (K.A.)
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Gholivand K, Sabaghian M, Eshaghi Malekshah R. Synthesis, characterization, cytotoxicity studies, theoretical approach of adsorptive removal and molecular calculations of four new phosphoramide derivatives and related graphene oxide. Bioorg Chem 2021; 115:105193. [PMID: 34339976 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2021.105193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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In this study, four novel phosphoramide ligands (L1-L4) are synthesized and characterized by 31PNMR, 1HNMR, MASS, and FT-IR spectroscopies. In vitro cell growth inhibition is studied by the MTT assay to evaluate the cytotoxicity of ligands against MCF-7 cell line; the result of the assay demonstrates that all ligands significantly suppress the proliferation of breast cancer cells in a concentration-dependent manner. The calculated IC50 values are in the range of 3.6-10.77 µg ml-1, of which the lowest value is attributed to L1. Then a facile approach was developed to functionalize graphene oxide (GO) surface by L1. The data which are obtained by XRD, FT-IR, and EDX analysis confirmed the deposition of phosphoramide on the surface of GO. The cell viability of GO-L1 compound at different concentrations is investigated in 24 h experiment. Excellent synergistic antitumor effects of GO and L1 lead to a decrease in IC50 value up to 2.13 μg ml-1. The Quantum calculations of compounds are used to study energies and HOMO and LUMO values, dipole moments (µ), global hardness (η), global softness (σ), and electrophilicity index (ω) using DMol3 module in Material studio2017. The docking calculations are performed to describe the mode of the binding to DNA and DNA polymerase IIα. Adsorption calculations of ligands (L1-L4) on GO sheet in the presence of water showed that L1 and L2 were located on GO via π electrons of anisole ring. While, L3 and L4 were located on GO by π - π interactions of aniline ring.
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- Khodayar Gholivand
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175, Tehran, Iran.
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- Medical Biomaterial Research Centre (MBRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Lim YJ, Lee SM, Wang R, Lee J. Emerging Materials to Prepare Mixed Matrix Membranes for Pollutant Removal in Water. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:508. [PMID: 34357158 PMCID: PMC8304803 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11070508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Various pollutants of different sizes are directly (e.g., water-borne diseases) and indirectly (e.g., accumulation via trophic transfer) threatening our water health and safety. To cope with this matter, multifaceted approaches are required for advanced wastewater treatment more efficiently. Wastewater treatment using mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) could provide an excellent alternative since it could play two roles in pollutant removal by covering adsorption and size exclusion of water contaminants simultaneously. This paper provides an overview of the research progresses and trends on the emerging materials used to prepare MMMs for pollutant removal from water in the recent five years. The transition of the research trend was investigated, and the most preferred materials to prepare MMMs were weighed up based on the research trend. Various application examples where each emerging material was used have been introduced along with specific mechanisms underlying how the better performance was realized. Lastly, the perspective section addresses how to further improve the removal efficiency of pollutants in an aqueous phase, where we could find a niche to spot new materials to develop environmentally friendly MMMs, and where we could further apply MMMs.
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- Yu Jie Lim
- Singapore Membrane Technology Center, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore;
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme, Graduate College, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637553, Singapore
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Korea;
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Center, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637141, Singapore;
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bioconvergence Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Korea;
- Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Korea
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Manufacturing and Characterisation of Polymeric Membranes for Water Treatment and Numerical Investigation of Mechanics of Nanocomposite Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13101661. [PMID: 34065285 PMCID: PMC8161102 DOI: 10.3390/polym13101661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In this study, polyethersulfone (PES) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) microfiltration membranes containing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) with and without support layers of 130 and 150 μm thickness are manufactured using the phase inversion method and then experimentally characterised. For the characterisation of membranes, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and pore size analysis are performed, the contact angle and water content of membranes are measured and the tensile test is applied to membranes without support layers. Using the results obtained from the tensile tests, the mechanical properties of the halloysite nanotube (HNT) and nano-silicon dioxide (nano SiO2) reinforced nanocomposite membranes are approximately determined by the Mori–Tanaka homogenisation method without applying any further mechanical tests. Then, plain polymeric and PES and PVDF based nanocomposite membranes are modelled using the finite element method to determine the effect of the geometry of the membrane on the mechanical behaviour for fifteen different geometries. The modelled membranes compared in terms of three different criteria: equivalent stress (von Mises), displacement, and in-plane principal strain. Based on the data obtained from the characterisation part of the study and the numerical analysis, the membrane with the best performance is determined. The most appropriate shape and material for a membrane for water treatment is specified as a 1% HNT doped PVDF based elliptical membrane.
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Valizadeh S, Naji L, Karimi M. Controlling interlayer spacing of graphene oxide membrane in aqueous media using a biocompatible heterobifunctional crosslinker for Penicillin-G Procaine removal. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Abdulkarem E, Ibrahim Y, Kumar M, Arafat HA, Naddeo V, Banat F, Hasan SW. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-α-zirconium phosphate (α-ZrP) nanoparticles based mixed matrix membranes for removal of heavy metal ions. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 267:128896. [PMID: 33187662 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The removal of heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater is essential as they pose serious threats to human health and the environment. In this study, novel poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-alpha-zirconium phosphate (PVDF-α-ZrP) mixed matrix membranes (MMM) were prepared via the phase inversion method. Membranes with different α-ZrP nanoparticles (NPs) loadings (0.25, 0.50, 0.75, or 1.00 wt%) were fabricated. The impacts of α-ZrP NP loading on the membrane's morphology, functionality, surface charge, and hydrophilicity were evaluated. Fourier-transform infrared and the energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were performed to verify the presence of α-ZrP NPs in the fabricated membranes. The PVDF membranes became more hydrophilic after incorporating the α-ZrP NPs. The thermal and mechanical stability and porosity of the PVDF-α-ZrP MMM were higher than those of the pristine PVDF membrane. The increased hydrophilicity, pore size and porosity and reduced surface roughness of the PVDF-α-ZrP membrane led to significant flux increase and reduced fouling propensity. The PVDF-α-ZrP membrane containing 1.00 wt% α-ZrP was capable of removing 42.8% (Cd2+), 93.1% (Cu2+), 44.4% (Ni2+), 91.2% (Pb2+), and 44.2% (Zn2+) from an aqueous solution at neutral pH during filtration.
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- Elham Abdulkarem
- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II #132, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Extraction of ingredients from tea leaves using oxidative enzymatic reaction and optimization of extraction conditions. Sci Rep 2021; 11:4094. [PMID: 33602953 PMCID: PMC7892889 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-83232-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Peroxidase (POD) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) are used as biocatalyst in many processes such as oxidization reactions, wastewater treatment, phenol synthesis and so on. The purpose of current study is enzymes extraction from biomass (tea leaves) as well as evaluation of their activation. Different parameters including temperature, buffer concentration, buffer type, buffer/tea leaves ratio, addition of high molecular weight polymers and emulsifiers, and pH were optimized in order to obtain the highest enzymes activity. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) procedure is employed for statistical analysis of enzymes extraction. It is understood from the result that PPO and POD possess the highest activity at temperatures of 25 °C and 50 °C, pH 7 and 5, buffer molarity of 0.1, and 0.05, buffer/tea leaves ratio = 5 for both, contact time = 20 min and 10 min, and presence of 6% and 3% PVP, 5% and 0% Tween 80 for PPO and POD, respectively. Amounts of highest activity for PPO and POD biocatalysts were calculated 0.42 U/mL and 0.025493 U/mL, respectively. Moreover, the entire inactivation of PPO took place after 30 min at 40 °C and 60 °C and 20 min at 80 °C. However, POD lost 35% of its activity after 30 min at 40 °C and 60 °C. The amount of 6% POD activity was kept after 45 min at 80 °C. Generally, it was indicated that POD was more resistant to thermal treatment than PPO.
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Latex-Based Membrane for Oily Wastewater Filtration: Study on the Sulfur Concentration Effect. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11041779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) latex/graphene oxide (GO) membranes were fabricated through a latex compounding and curing method which is a relatively new method to produce membranes for wastewater treatment. Hence, the steps in the production of the membrane through this new approach need to be evaluated to optimize the performance of the membrane. In this paper, the effect of sulfur loading in the range of 0.5 to 1.5 parts per hundred rubber (phr) on the morphology, crosslink density, tensile properties, permeation flux and oil rejection rate performance of NBR/GO membranes was studied. The sulfur loading was found to influence the surface morphology and integrity of the membrane which in turn affects the performance of the membrane in terms of strength, water flux and rejection rate of oil. Inaccurate sulfur loading produced a membrane with micro cracks, low surface area for filtration and could not withstand the filtration pressure. In this research work, the membrane with 1.0 phr sulfur provides the highest water flux value and oil rejection rate of 834.1 L/m2·hr and 92.23%, respectively. Surface morphology of 1.0 phr sulfur-loaded membrane revealed the formation of continuous membrane with high structural integrity and with wrinkles and folded structure. Furthermore, micro cracks and a less effective surface area for filtration were observed for membranes with 0.5 and 1.5 phr sulfur loading.
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Idris SNA, Jullok N, Lau WJ, Ong HL, Dong CD. Graphene Oxide Incorporated Polysulfone Substrate for Flat Sheet Thin Film Nanocomposite Pressure Retarded Osmosis Membrane. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:membranes10120416. [PMID: 33322393 PMCID: PMC7763650 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10120416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study focuses on the development of flat sheet thin film nanocomposite (TFN) pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) membranes for the enhancement of osmotic power generation by the incorporation of laboratory-synthesised graphene oxide (GO) into the polysulfone (PSf) polymer matrix. A series of membranes containing different weight percent of GO (0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 wt%) were fabricated via a phase inversion method with polyethylene glycol (PEG) as the pore forming agent. The results show that the TFN-0.25GO membrane has excellent water flux, salt reverse flux, high porosity and an enhanced microvoids morphology compared to the control membrane. The highest power density was achieved when TFN-0.25GO was used is 8.36 Wm−2 at pressure >15 bar. It was found that the incorporation of GO into the polymer matrix has significantly improved the intrinsic and mechanical properties of the membrane.
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- Siti Nur Amirah Idris
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 3, Kawasan Perindustrian Jejawi, Arau 02600, Malaysia; (S.N.A.I.); (H.L.O.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 3, Kawasan Perindustrian Jejawi, Arau 02600, Malaysia; (S.N.A.I.); (H.L.O.)
- Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization & Taiwan-Malaysia Innovation Centre for Clean Water and Sustainable Energy (WISE Center), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Lot 17, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 2, Jejawi, Arau 02600, Malaysia
- Correspondence:
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM, Skudai Johor 81310, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 3, Kawasan Perindustrian Jejawi, Arau 02600, Malaysia; (S.N.A.I.); (H.L.O.)
- Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization & Taiwan-Malaysia Innovation Centre for Clean Water and Sustainable Energy (WISE Center), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Lot 17, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 2, Jejawi, Arau 02600, Malaysia
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 142, Hai-Chuan Road, Nan-Tzu District, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan;
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