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Tomon TRB, Omisol CJM, Aguinid BJM, Sabulbero KXL, Alguno AC, Malaluan RM, Lubguban AA. A novel naturally superoleophilic coconut oil-based foam with inherent hydrophobic properties for oil and grease sorption. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14223. [PMID: 38902271 PMCID: PMC11190217 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64178-2] [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: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Absorption methods using polyurethane foams (PUFs) have recently gained popularity in treating oil spills. However, conventional petroleum-based PUFs lack selectivity and are commonly surface-modified using complicated processes that require toxic and harmful solvents to enhance their hydrophobicity and oil sorption capacities. In this paper, a novel naturally superoleophilic foam with inherent hydrophobic properties has been developed through the conventional one-shot foaming method with the integration of coconut oil-based polyol. This bio-based polyol was explicitly handpicked as it is chiefly saturated, highly abundant, and inexpensive. The foam is characterized by an oil sorption capacity range of 14.89-24.65 g g-1 for different types of oil, equivalent to 578-871 times its weight. Its hydrophobic behavior is expressed through a water contact angle of ~ 139°. The foam also showcased excellent chemical stability and high recyclability without a significant loss in absorption capacity after 20 cycles. The incorporation of the coconut oil-based polyol is also shown to improve the morphological, mechanical, and thermal behavior of the foam. It can be inferred from these findings that this novel material holds great potential for revolutionizing sorbents, pioneering a more sustainable and eco-friendly functional material produced via a facile method.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tomas Ralph B Tomon
- Center for Sustainable Polymers, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
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- Center for Sustainable Polymers, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
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- Center for Sustainable Polymers, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
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- Center for Sustainable Polymers, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
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- Center for Sustainable Polymers, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
- Department of Physics, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
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- Center for Sustainable Polymers, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines
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- Center for Sustainable Polymers, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines.
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200, Iligan City, Philippines.
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Montazeri M, Norouzbeigi R. Investigation of synergistic effects incorporating esterified lignin and guar gum composite aerogel for sustained oil spill cleanup. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13892. [PMID: 38886286 PMCID: PMC11183076 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64623-2] [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: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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The recently developed aerogel demonstrates a high capacity for pollutant absorption, making it an environmentally friendly option for oily water treatment. In an effort to reduce the adverse effects of the black liquor accumulation in the pulp industry, this study focused on utilizing the mentioned abundant bio-resource lignin, which can be applied to various high-value applications such as 3D porous materials for oil spill cleanup. Lignin, precipitated from the black liquor, was esterified using maleic anhydride as the esterifying reagent to enhance the hydrophobicity. Then, the composite aerogel fabricated from esterified lignin and guar gum (GG) was successfully prepared through the facile freeze-drying, using glutaraldehyde (GA) as the cross-linker. The resulting aerogel exhibited high porosity values exceeding 95%, low density (27.4 mg/cm3), and an impressive absorption capacity of 32.5 g/g for sunflower oil. These results demonstrate the potential of black liquor utilization as a bio-waste source of lignin and highlight the cost-effective guar gum-esterified lignin composite aerogel, which exhibits remarkable oil absorption capabilities and environmental sustainability promotion.
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- Mahnaz Montazeri
- Nanomaterials and Surface Technology Research Laboratory, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, P. B. 16765-163, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanomaterials and Surface Technology Research Laboratory, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, P. B. 16765-163, Tehran, Iran.
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Singhal H, Pandit SK, Kumari P, Kumar A. In-situ assessment of the performance of oil-water separation by superhydrophobic coated cotton under extreme conditions. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 200:116062. [PMID: 38290364 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116062] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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The present study aims to address the issue of oil in water pollution by application of a superhydrophobic cotton fabric. The superhydrophobic cotton fabric with a water contact angle of 158 ± 2°, is developed by a solution immersion technique using zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) nanoparticles and hexadecyltrimethoxysilane. The synthesis parameters such as concentration, curing temperature, and immersion time were optimized using Box-Behnken design method. With mechanical durability, chemical resilience and thermal stability, the coated fabric can separate different oil-water mixtures with an efficiency of 99.9 %. The coated fabric can also be reused for 50 separation cycles in acidic and neutral medium. Besides, droplet dynamic behavior of oil-water mixture has also been studied to ascertain the effect of mixture impact velocities on separation performance. Additionally, coated fabric possesses self-cleaning feature, which makes it viable for muddy oil-water separation. Prepared coated fabric holds tremendous potential for industrial use and oil-water separation in extreme conditions.
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- Hritik Singhal
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India.
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Kaya N, Carus Özkeser E, Yıldız Uzun Z. Investigating the effectiveness of rice husk-derived low-cost activated carbon in removing environmental pollutants: a study of its characterization. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:427-447. [PMID: 37583119 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2246584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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The chemically activated biochar was produced through the pyrolysis of rice husk. Thermal gravimetric and elemental analysis were conducted to characterize the raw rice husk. The activated biochar product underwent evaluation through SEM, BET and, FT-IR analysis. This cost-effective activated carbon was utilized as an adsorbent for the elimination of environmental pollutants. At a temperature of 25 °C, the activated biochar product exhibited an impressive maximum CO2 adsorption capacity of 152 mg/g. This exceptional performance can be attributed to its notable surface area and porosity, measuring at 2,298 m2/g and 0.812 cm3/g, respectively. This product was also utilized to remove methyl red (MR) dye from an aqueous solution. The optimal parameters for the removal of MR were determined as follows: a pH of 6.0, a temperature of 25 °C, an initial MR concentration of 50 mg/L, and an adsorbent dosage of 0.4 g/L. At a duration of 140 min, the system attained its maximum equilibrium adsorption capacity, reaching a value of 62.06 mg/g. Furthermore, the calculated maximum MR removal efficiency stood at an impressive 99.31%. The thermodynamic studies demonstrated that the MR removal process was spontaneous, exothermic, and increased randomness. Kinetic studies suggested that the pseudo-second-order model can fit well.
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- Nihan Kaya
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey
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Salahshoori I, Namayandeh Jorabchi M, Baghban A, Khonakdar HA. Integrative analysis of multi machine learning models for tetracycline photocatalytic degradation with MOFs in wastewater treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:141010. [PMID: 38154677 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141010] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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This study focuses on the utilization of connectionist models, specifically Independent Component Analysis (ICA), Genetic Algorithm (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Genetic Algorithm-Particle Swarm Optimization (GAPSO) integrated with a least-squares support vector machine (LSSVM) to forecast the degradation of tetracycline (TC) through photocatalysis using Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the viability and precision of these connectionist models in estimating the efficiency of TC degradation, particularly within the context of wastewater treatment. The input parameters for these models cover essential MOF characteristics, such as pore size and surface area, along with critical operational factors, such as pH, TC concentration, catalyst dosage, and illumination duration, all of which are linked to the photocatalytic performance of MOFs. Sensitivity analysis revealed that the illumination duration is the primary influencer of TC photodegradation with MOF photocatalysts, while the MOFs' surface area is the second crucial parameter shaping the efficiency and dynamics of the TC-MOF photocatalytic system. The developed LSSVM models display impressive predictive capabilities, effectively forecasting the experimental degradation of TC with high accuracy. Among these models, the GAPSO-LSSVM model excels as the top performer, achieving notable evaluation metrics, including STD, RMSE, MSE, MRE, and R2 at values of 3.09, 3.42, 11.71, 5.95, and 0.986, respectively. In comparison, the PSO-LSSVM, ICA-LSSVM, and GA-LSSVM models yield mean relative errors of 6.18%, 7.57%, and 11.37%, respectively. These outcomes highlight the exceptional predictive capabilities of the GAPSO-LSSVM model, solidifying its position as the most accurate and dependable model for predicting TC photodegradation in this study. This study contributes to advancing photocatalytic research and effectively reinforces the importance of leveraging machine learning methodologies for tackling environmental challenges.
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- Iman Salahshoori
- Department of Polymer Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, PO Box 14965-115, Tehran, Iran; Department of Chemical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Polymer Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, PO Box 14965-115, Tehran, Iran
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Makoś-Chełstowska P, Słupek E, Mielewczyk-Gryń A, Klimczuk T. Magnetic superhydrophobic melamine sponges for crude oil removal from water. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140533. [PMID: 38303396 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140533] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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This paper proposes the preparation of a new sorbent material based on melamine sponges (MS) with superhydrophobic, superoleophilic, and magnetic properties. This study involved impregnating the surface of commercially available MS with eco-friendly deep eutectic solvents (DES) and Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The DES selection was based on the screening of 105 eutectic mixtures using COSMO-RS modeling. Other parameters affecting the efficiency and selectivity of oil removal from water were optimized using the Box-Bhenken model. Menthol:Thymol (1:1)@Fe3O4-MS exhibited the highest sorption capacity for real crude oils (101.7-127.3 g/g). This new sponge demonstrated paramagnetic behavior (31.06 emu/g), superhydrophobicity (151°), superoleophobicity (0°), low density (15.6 mg/cm3), high porosity (99 %), and excellent mechanical stability. Furthermore, it allows multiple regeneration processes without losing its sorption capacity. Based on these benefits, Menthol:Thymol (1:1)@Fe3O4-MS shows promise as an efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly substitute for the existing sorbents.
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- Patrycja Makoś-Chełstowska
- Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, and Advanced Materials Centre, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, and Advanced Materials Centre, Gdańsk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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Xu T, Wang J, Lu Y, Zhang L, Zhen G. Stability Analysis of Anionic-CO 2-Soluble Surfactant Di-(2-ethylhexyl) Sodium Sulfosuccinate-Assisted Oily Foam Based on Statistical Analysis of Bubble Dynamic Characteristics. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:15441-15449. [PMID: 37877473 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Currently, oily foam stability in CO2 injection for heavy oil recovery exhibits inadequacies that considerably constrain its extensive application. Some scholars have conducted research demonstrating that CO2-soluble surfactants can assist in inducing heavy oil to form oil-based foams (oily foam). In this study, stability tests for the oily foam were conducted at different surfactant concentrations using a visualized PVT cell. Oily foam stability was assessed by calculating the comprehensive foam index (S) and analyzing the bubble images. The research indicates that AOT can effectively reduce the interfacial tension between oil and gas. At a concentration of 0.1 wt % AOT, the interfacial tension can be effectively reduced from 1.75 to 1.14 mN/m. The concentration of 0.3 wt % AOT represents a turning point, with an S of 16 101.7 mL·min. Beyond this concentration, the increase in S becomes less pronounced. As the concentration of CO2-soluble surfactant is increased from 0.1 to 0.5 wt %, the average bubble radius decreases from 2.74 to 0.43 mm, while the number of bubbles per unit area increases from 5.56 to 81.1 per cm2. With an increasing concentration of the CO2-soluble surfactant, the system generates more and smaller gas bubbles within the oily foam, resulting in a slower bubble coalescence. The findings of this study are poised to play a pivotal role in enhancing heavy oil recovery efficiency.
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- Tianhan Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Sichuan Province 610500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Sichuan Province 610500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Sichuan Province 610500, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Sichuan Province 610500, China
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- Jiqing Operation Area of PetroChina Xinjiang Oilfield Company, Xinjiang Province 834000, China
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Younus MM, Naguib HM, Fekry M, Elsawy MA. Pushing the limits of PLA by exploring the power of MWCNTs in enhancing thermal, mechanical properties, and weathering resistance. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16588. [PMID: 37789053 PMCID: PMC10547777 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43660-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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The present study focuses on enhancing the mechanical, thermal, and degradation behavior of polylactic acid (PLA) by adding carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with different concentrations of 0.5, 1, 3, and 5%. The CNTs were prepared using catalytic chemical vapor deposition, and the prepared PLA/CNTs nanocomposite films were characterized using techniques such as FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, TGA, SEM, and XRD. The distinct diffraction patterns of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) at 2θ angles of 25.7° and 42.7° were no longer observed in the prepared nanocomposites, indicating uniform dispersion of MWCNTs within the PLA matrix. The presence of MWCNTs enhanced the crystallinity of PLA as the CNT loading increased. Mechanical tests demonstrated that incorporating CNTs positively influenced the elongation at the break while decreasing the ultimate tensile strength of PLA. The PLA-3%CNTs composition exhibited the highest elongation at break (51.8%) but the lowest tensile strength (64 MPa). Moreover, thermal gravimetric analysis confirmed that the prepared nanocomposites exhibited greater thermal stability than pure PLA. Among the nanocomposites, PLA-5% CNTs exhibited the highest thermal stability. Furthermore, the nanocomposites demonstrated reduced surface degradation in accelerated weathering tests, with a more pronounced resilience to UV radiation and moisture-induced deterioration observed in PLA-3% CNTs.
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- Mohammed M Younus
- Special Processes Lab, Processes Development Division Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, EPRI, Nasr City, Cairo, 11727, Egypt
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- Department of Petroleum Applications, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, Cairo, 11727, Egypt
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- Polymer Laboratory, Petrochemical Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Naser City, Cairo, 11727, Egypt
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- Polymer Laboratory, Petrochemical Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Naser City, Cairo, 11727, Egypt.
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