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Chang X, Wu P, Chu Y, Zhou Y, Tang Y. Pyrolysis-induced migration and transformation of heavy metals in sewage sludge containing microplastics. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 189:401-409. [PMID: 39241558 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.08.039] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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Stabilizing heavy metals (HMs) in sewage sludge is urgently needed to facilitate its recycling and reuse. Pyrolysis stands out as a promising method for not only stabilizing these metals but also producing biochar. Our research delves into the migration and transformation of specific HMs (Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, and Pb) during co-pyrolysis under various conditions, including the presence and absence of microplastics (PVC and PET). We examined different concentrations of these plastics (1 %, 5 %, 10 %, and 15 %) and temperatures (300 °C, 500 °C, and 700 °C). Findings reveal that microplastics, particularly PVC, enhance the migration of Zn and Mn, leading to significant volatilization of Zn and Pb at higher temperatures, peaking at 700 °C. The increase in temperature also markedly influences HM migration, with As showcasing notable loss rates that climbed by 18.0 % and 16.3 % in systems with PET and PVC, respectively, as temperatures soared from 300 °C to 700 °C. Moreover, our speciation analysis indicates that microplastics aid in transforming certain HMs from unstable to more stable forms, suggesting their beneficial role in HM stabilization during pyrolysis. This study significantly enriches our understanding of microplastics' impact on HM behavior in sewage sludge pyrolysis, offering new avenues for pollution control and environmental management strategies.
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- Xinyi Chang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Center for Water Research, Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Lu YC, Chang TK, Lin TC, Yeh ST, Lin HS, Cheng QP, Huang CH, Fang HW, Huang CH. Potential role of calcium sulfate/β-tricalcium phosphate/graphene oxide nanocomposite for bone graft application_mechanical and biological analyses. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:644. [PMID: 39396014 PMCID: PMC11470679 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-05142-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 10/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone grafts are extensively used for repairing bone defects and voids in orthopedics and dentistry. Moldable bone grafts offer a promising solution for treating irregular bone defects, which are often difficult to fill with traditional rigid grafts. However, practical applications have been limited by insufficient mechanical strength and rapid degradation. METHODS This study developed a ceramic composite bone graft composed of calcium sulfate (CS), β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) with/without graphene oxide (GO) nano-particles. The biomechanical properties, degradation rate, and in-vitro cellular responses were investigated. In addition, the graft was implanted in-vivo in a critical-sized calvarial defect model. RESULTS The results showed that the compressive strength significantly improved by 135% and the degradation rate slowed by 25.5% in comparison to the control model. The addition of GO nanoparticles also improved cell compatibility and promoted osteogenic differentiation in the in-vitro cell culture study and was found to be effective at promoting bone repair in the in-vivo animal model. CONCLUSIONS The mixed ceramic composites presented in this study can be considered as a promising alternative for bone graft applications.
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- Yung-Chang Lu
- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Yasmin S, Azam MG, Hossain MS, Akhtar US, Kabir MH. Efficient removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution using Zn-C battery derived graphene oxide enhanced by hydrogen bonding, electrostatic and π-π interaction. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33317. [PMID: 39022076 PMCID: PMC11253669 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33317] [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: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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In this study, graphene oxide (GO) derived from waste Zinc-Carbon (Zn-C) batteries was proposed for the efficient removal of antibiotics from the aqueous solution. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) antibiotic was selected as a typical contaminants. GO was prepared via an economical and environment-friendly route by using carbon rods from waste Zn-C batteries as the precursor. Characterization techniques were applied to determine the properties of as prepared GO. Effects of pH, contact time, and adsorbent dose on the adsorption were explored, and an optimum condition was established. Adsorption equilibrium was established in just 20 min for maximum removal of CIP (99.0%) at pH 5.7 for the adsorbent dose of 20 mg L-1 and at the initial concentration of CIP 2.0 mg L-1. The rapid and efficient removal of CIP was greatly influenced by the electrostatic attractions, pi-pi interactions and hydrogen bonding on the surface and edge of GO which was also proved by density functional theory (DFT). Langmuir model showed the best fit among the isotherm models and the calculated maximum adsorption capacity (qm) was 419.62 mg g-1 at 30°C. The kinetic studies also revealed that the adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order model. The endothermic and spontaneous nature of adsorption was evaluated in thermodynamic studies.
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- Sabina Yasmin
- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Glass and Ceramic Research and Testing (IGCRT), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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Jha RK, Bhunia H, Basu S. Enhancing CO 2 capture through innovating monolithic graphene oxide frameworks. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 249:118426. [PMID: 38342202 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118426] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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The advancement and engineering of novel crystalline materials is facilitated through the utilization of innovative porous crystalline structures, established via KOH-treated monolithic graphene oxide frameworks. These materials exhibit remarkable and versatile characteristics for both functional exploration and applications within the realm of CO2 capture. In this comprehensive study, we have synthesized monolithic reduced graphene oxide-based adsorbents through a meticulous self-assembly process involving different mass ratios of GO/malic acid (MaA) (1:0.250, 1:0.500, and 1:1 by weight). Building upon this foundation, we further modified MGO 0.250 through KOH-treatment by chloroacetic acid method, leading to the creation of MGO 0.250_KOH, which was subjected to CO2 capture assessments. The comprehensive investigation encompassed an array of parameters including morphology, specific surface area, crystal defects, functional group identification, and CO2 capture efficiency. Employing a combination of FT-IR, XRD, Raman, BET, SEM, HR-TEM, and XPS techniques, the study revealed profound insights. Particularly notable was the observation that the MGO 0.250_KOH adsorbent exhibited an exceptional CO2 capture performance, leading to a significant enhancement of the CO2 capture capacity from 1.69 mmol g-1 to 2.35 mmol g-1 at standard conditions of 25 °C and 1 bar pressure. This performance enhancement was concomitant with an augmentation in surface area, elevating from 287.93 to 419.75 m2 g-1 (a nearly 1.5-fold increase compared to MGO 1.000 with a surface area of 287.93 m2 g-1). The monolithic adsorbent demonstrated a commendable production yield of 82.92%, along with an impressive regenerability of 98.80% at 100 °C. Additionally, adsorbent's proficiency in CO2 adsorption, rendering it a promising candidate for post-combustion CO2 capture applications. These findings collectively underscore the capacity adsorbents to significantly amplify CO2 capture capabilities. The viability of employing this strategy as an uncomplicated pre-treatment technique in various industrial sectors is a plausible prospect, given the study's outcomes.
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- Ranjeet Kumar Jha
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India.
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India.
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Beg MS, Gibbons EN, Gavalas S, Holden MA, Krysmann M, Kelarakis A. Antimicrobial coatings based on amine-terminated graphene oxide and Nafion with remarkable thermal resistance. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:2594-2601. [PMID: 38752132 PMCID: PMC11093269 DOI: 10.1039/d3na01154b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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We present a novel type of layer-by-layer (LbL) waterborne coating based on Nafion and amine-terminated graphene oxide (GO-NH2) that inhibits the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by more than 99% and this performance is not compromised upon extensive thermal annealing at 200 °C. Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensorgrams allow the real time monitoring of the build-up of the LbL assemblies, a process that relies on the strong electrostatic interactions between Nafion (pH = 2.7, ζ = -54.8 mV) and GO-NH2 (pH = 2, ζ = 26.7 mV). Atomic force microscopy (AFM), contact angle and zeta potential measurements were used to characterise the multilayer assemblies. We demonstrate here that Nafion/GO-NH2 advanced coatings can offer drug-free and long-lasting solutions to microbial colonization and can withstand dry heat sterilization, without any decline in their performance.
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- Mohammed Suleman Beg
- UCLan Research Centre for Smart Materials, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE UK
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- UCLan Research Centre for Smart Materials, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE UK
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- UCLan Research Centre for Smart Materials, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE UK
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- UCLan Research Centre for Smart Materials, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE UK
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE UK
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- UCLan Research Centre for Smart Materials, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE UK
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Mandal S, Samanta K, Manna K, Kumar S, Bose S. GO-tagged PEI sizing agent imparts self-healing and excellent mechanical properties to carbon fiber reinforced epoxy laminates. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:6984-6998. [PMID: 38445355 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06047k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy (CFRE) laminates have attracted significant attention as a structural material specifically in the aerospace industry. In recent times, various strategies have been developed to modify the carbon fiber (CF) surface as the interface between the epoxy matrix and CFs plays a pivotal role in determining the overall performance of CFRE laminates. In the present work, graphene oxide (GO) was used to tag a polyetherimide (PEI, termed BA) containing exchangeable bonds and was employed as a sizing agent to improve the interfacial adhesion between CFs and epoxy. This unique GO-tagged-BA sizing agent termed BAGO significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of CFRE laminates by promoting stronger interactions between CFs and the epoxy matrix. The successful synthesis of BAGO was verified by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, the partial reduction of GO owing to this tagging with BA was further confirmed by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy, and the thermal stability of this unique sizing agent was evaluated using thermogravimetric analysis. The amount of GO in BAGO was optimized as 0.25 wt% of BA termed 0.25-BAGO. The 0.25-BAGO sizing agent resulted in a significant increase in surface roughness, from 15 nm to 140 nm, and surface energy, from 13.2 to 34.7 mN m-1 of CF. The laminates prepared from 0.25-BAGO exhibited a remarkable 40% increase in flexural strength (FS) and a 35% increase in interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) due to interfacial strengthening between epoxy and CFs. In addition, these laminates exhibited a self-healing efficiency of 51% in ILSS due to the presence of dynamic disulfide bonds in BAGO. Interestingly, the laminates with 0.25-BAGO exhibited enhanced Joule heating and enhanced deicing, though the EMI shielding efficiency slightly declined.
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- Samir Mandal
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012 India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012 India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012 India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012 India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012 India.
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Bento RT, Correa OV, Gastelois PL, Pillis MF. VIS-active TiO 2 films decorated by expanded graphite: impact of the exfoliation time on the photocatalytic behaviour. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:2022-2033. [PMID: 36576790 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2163708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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TiO2/C nanocomposite films were applied on water treatment. Expanded graphite nanosheets (EG) were obtained by UVC-assisted liquid-phase exfoliation technique, without the addition of acids, surfactants, or aggressive oxidizing agents, which characterizes the process as an eco-friendly method. The carbon nanosheets were synthesized directly from graphite bulk at different times and deposited on TiO2 films surface by airbrush spray coating method, forming a TiO2/C heterojunction. The increase in the exfoliation time promoted a more efficient photocatalytic dye removal under visible light. Morphological modifications, changes in the electronic structure, and wide range of light absorption were observed from the TiO2/C heterojunction formation. The results showed that hybrid TiO2/C supported photocatalyst is a promise alternative for practical photocatalytic applications under sunlight.
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- Rodrigo Teixeira Bento
- Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, IPEN-CNEN/SP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, IPEN-CNEN/SP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Nuclear Technology Development Center, CDTN-CNEN/MG, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, IPEN-CNEN/SP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Kazmi SJ, Rehman SU, Nadeem M, Rehman UU, Hussain S, Manzoor S. Effect of carbon allotropes and thickness variation on the EMI shielding properties of PANI/NFO@CNTs and PANI/NFO@RGO ternary composite systems. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:10168-10182. [PMID: 38495023 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00028e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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The innovative design of thin, multiphase flexible composite systems with good mechanical properties, low density and improved EMI shielding properties at low filler content has become a key area of research. In this work, we report the low temperature synthesis of three-dimensional ternary composites (PANI/NFO@CNTs and PANI/NFO@RGO) by oxidative chemical polymerization of aniline in the presence of two different binary composites, viz. NFO@CNTs and NFO@RGO. Enhanced impedance matching is achieved by varying the ratio of the carbon allotropes (CNTs and RGO) to the ferrite component. The synthesis of NFO, PANI/NFO@CNTs and PANI/NFO@RGO is validated by XRD and FTIR spectroscopy. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) confirmed the synthesis of core-shell structures of PANI/NFO@CNTs and PANI/NFO@RGO, where the binary composites (NFO@CNTs and NFO@RGO) serve as a core onto which a tubular PANI layer was coated. Shielding effectiveness of 22.36 dB (99.41% attenuation) is exhibited by the ternary composite PANI/NFO@CNTs (8 : 1), while for PANI/NFO@RGO (20 : 1) a total shielding effectiveness of 31 dB equivalent to 99.92% attenuation was observed at a thickness of 2 mm. The ternary composite PANI/NFO@RGO (20 : 1) 4 mm showed a maximum SET of 43 dB corresponding to 99.996% attenuation of incident EM waves. The enhanced EMI shielding properties of the synthesized ternary composite systems are accredited to good impedance matching, effective dielectric and magnetic loss mechanisms and good conductivity, which facilitate multiple reflections and scattering of incident radiation.
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- Syeda Javaria Kazmi
- Magnetism Laboratory, Department of Physics, COMSATS University, 45550 Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Magnetism Laboratory, Department of Physics, COMSATS University, 45550 Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Polymer Composite Group, Physics Division, Directorate of Science, PINSTECH, P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Polymer Composite Group, Physics Division, Directorate of Science, PINSTECH, P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Magnetism Laboratory, Department of Physics, COMSATS University, 45550 Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Magnetism Laboratory, Department of Physics, COMSATS University, 45550 Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Jha RK, Bhunia H, Basu S. Experimental kinetics and thermodynamics investigation: Chemically activated carbon-enriched monolithic reduced graphene oxide for efficient CO 2 capture. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27439. [PMID: 38463862 PMCID: PMC10923840 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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In this research, we have developed solid MGOs by self-assembled reduction process of GO at 90 °C with different weight ratios of oxalic acid (1:1, 1:0.500, and 1:0.250). The as-synthesized monoliths were carbonized (at 600 °C) and chemically activated with varying proportions of NaOH (1:1, 1:2, and 1:3). This materials offer the CO2 adsorption effect under dynamic conditions, fast mass transfer, easy handling, and outstanding stability throughout the adsorption-desorption cycle. FE-SEM, and HR-TEM analyses confirmed the porous nature and shape of the adsorbents, while XPS examination revealed the presence of distinct functional groups on the surface of the monolith. By increasing the mass ratios (MGO:NaOH) from 1:1 to 1:2, the surface areas increased by approximately 2.6 times, ranging from 520.8 to 753.9 m2 g⁻1 (surface area of the untreated MGO was 289.2 m2 g⁻1). Consequently, this resulted in a notable enhancement of 2.10 mmol g⁻1 in dynamic CO2 capture capacity. The assessment encompassed the evaluation of production yield, selectivity, regenerability, kinetics, equilibrium isotherm, and isosteric temperatures of adsorption (Qst). The decrease in CO2 capture effectiveness with rising adsorption temperature indicated an exothermic and physisorption process. The regenerability of 99.1 % at 100 °C and excellent cyclic stability with efficient CO2 adsorption make this monolithic adsorbent appropriate for post-combustion CO2 capture. The significant Qst lend support to the heterogeneity of the adsorbent's surface, and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model along with the Freundlich isotherm model emerged as the most fitting. Therefore, the current investigation shows that the carbon-enriched adsorbents enhance the CO2 adsorption capacity. It may be used as a low-cost pretreatment method on an industrial scale before carbon capture.
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- Ranjeet Kumar Jha
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala-147004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala-147004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala-147004, Punjab, India
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Almajidi YQ, Majeed AA, Ali E, Abdullaev S, Koka NA, Bisht YS, Fenjan MN, Alawadi A, Alsalamy A, Saleh LH. A versatile magnetic nanocomposite based on cellulose-cyclodextrin hydrogel embedded with graphene oxide and Cu 2O nanoparticles for catalytic application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129367. [PMID: 38218269 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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The study focused on creating a novel and environmentally friendly nanocatalyst using cellulose (Cell), β-Cyclodextrin (BCD), graphene oxide (GO), Cu2O, and Fe3O4.The nanocatalyst was prepared by embedding GO and Cu2O into Cell-BCD hydrogel, followed by the in-situ preparation of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles to magnetize the nanocomposite. The effectiveness of this nanocatalyst was evaluated in the one-pot, three-component symmetric Hantzsch reaction for synthesizing 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives with high yield under mild conditions. This novel nanocatalyst has the potential for broad application in various organic transformations due to its effective catalytic activity, eco-friendly nature, and ease of recovery.
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- Yasir Qasim Almajidi
- Baghdad College of Medical Sciences-Department of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics), Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Pathological Analyses, Faculty of Science, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq.
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- College of Chemistry, Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karbala, Iraq
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- Senior Researcher, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, New Uzbekistan University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Senior Researcher, Scientific and Innovation Department, Tashkent State Pedagogical University named after Nizami, Tashkent, Uzbekistan; CEO, Editory LLC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Department of English, Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- College of Health and Medical Technology, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Iraq; College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Babylon, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq
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- Department of Anesthesia Techniques, Al-Noor University College, Nineveh, Iraq
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BinMakhashen GM, Bahadi SA, Al-Jamimi HA, Onaizi SA. Ensemble meta machine learning for predicting the adsorption of anionic and cationic dyes from aqueous solutions using Polymer/graphene/clay/MgFeAl-LTH nanocomposite. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140861. [PMID: 38056713 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140861] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Adsorption is one of the most promising wastewater treatment methods due to its simplicity and efficacy at ambient temperature and pressure. However, the technical and economic feasibility of this process largely depends on the performance of the utilized adsorbents. In this study, a promising adsorbent made of polyethyleneimine, graphene oxide (GO), bentonite, and MgFeAl-layered triple hydroxide (MgFeAl-LTH) has been synthesized and characterized. The results revealed that the synthesized nanocomposite (abbreviated as PGB-LTH) possesses good porosity and crystallinity. The adsorption performance of the PGB-LTH nanocomposite towards two harmful water pollutants (i.e., methyl orange (MO) and crystal violet (CV)) was investigated, and the results revealed that the nanocomposite outperforms its parental materials (i.e., GO, bentonite, and MgFeAl-LTH). The maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) of MO and CV onto the nanocomposite could reach 1666.7 and 1250.0 mg/g, respectively, as predicted using the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Additionally, the PGB-LTH nanocomposite is highly reusable with an insignificant decline in performance upon repetitive use. In terms of thermodynamics, MO adsorption onto the nanocomposite is exothermic while CV adsorption is endothermic despite that both dyes adsorb spontaneously as revealed by the negative values of the Gibbs free energy change at all the examined temperatures. The generated adsorption data were utilized for constructing and assessing ensemble meta-machine learning techniques aimed at cost-effective simulation and prediction of the proposed adsorption method. Bagging and boosting methods were developed and evaluated intensively using the obtained adsorption data. The Extra Trees model achieved promising results as evidenced by the high correlation coefficient of 99% as well as low computed RMSE and MAE errors of 11.42 and 5.11, respectively, during the testing phase. These results demonstrate the model strong capability to effectively simulate and predict the adsorption process in question.
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- Galal M BinMakhashen
- Computer Science and Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31216, Saudi Arabia; Research Excellence, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31216, Saudi Arabia
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- Computer Science and Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31216, Saudi Arabia; Research Excellence, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31216, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31216, Saudi Arabia.
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Noruzi EB, Shaabani B, Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Aliabadi HAM. Fabrication and investigation of a pentamerous composite based on calix[4]arene functionalized graphene oxide grafted with silk fibroin, cobalt ferrite, and alginate. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129385. [PMID: 38218273 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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This paper presents a new scaffold made from graphene oxide nanosheets, calix[4]arene supramolecules, silk fibroin proteins, cobalt ferrite nanoparticles, and alginate hydrogel (GO-CX[4]/SF/CoFe2O4/Alg). After preparing the composite, we conducted various analyses to examine its structure. These analyses included FTIR, XRD, SEM, EDS, VSM, DLS, and zeta potential tests. Additionally, we performed tests to evaluate the swelling ratio, rheological properties, and compressive mechanical strength of the material. The biological capability of the composite was tested through biocompatiblity, anticancer, hemolysis, antibacterial anti-biofilm assays. Besides, the rheological properties and swelling behaviour of the composite were studied. The results showed that the scaffold is biocompatible with Hu02 cells and the cell viability percentages of 85.23 %, 82.78 %, and 80.18 % for were acquired for 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively. In contrast, the cell viability percentage of BT549 cancer cells were obtained 65.79 %, 60.45 % and 58.16 % for same period which confirmed notable anticancer activity of the product composite. Moreover, a significant antibacterial growth inhibition against E. coli and S. aureus species highlights its potential as an effective antibacterial agent. Furthermore, the observed minimal hemolytic effect (6.56 %) and strong inhibition of P. aeruginosa biofilm formation with a low OD value (0.24) indicate notable hemocompatibility and antibacterial activity.
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- Ehsan Bahojb Noruzi
- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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Shen C, Pan J, Chen M, Su M, Chen D, Song G. Statistically and visually analyzing the latest advancements and future trends of uranium removal. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:117280. [PMID: 37793586 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117280] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Uranium contamination and remediation is a very important environmental research area. Removing radioactive and toxic uranium from contaminated media requires fundamental knowledge of targets and materials. To explore the-State-of-the-Art in uranium contamination control, we employed a statistical tool called CiteSpace to visualize and statistically analyze 4203 peer-reviewed papers on uranium treatment published between 2008 and 2022. The primary content presentations of visual analysis were co-authorships, co-citations, keyword co-occurrence analysis with cluster analysis, which could offer purposeful information of research hots and trends in the field of uranium removal. The statistical analysis results indicated that studies on uranium removal have focused on adsorption of uranium from aqueous solution. From 2008 to 2022, biochar and biological treatment were firstly used to sequester uranium, then adsorption for uranium removal dominates with adsorbents of graphene oxide, primary nanofiber magnetic polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). In recent years, photocatalysts and metal-organic frameworks are expected to be two of the most popular research topics. In addition, we further highlighted the characteristics and applications of MOFs and GOs in uranium removal. Overall, a statistical review was proposed to visualize and summarize the knowledge and research trends regarding uranium treatment.
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- Congjie Shen
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Koventhan C, Pandiyarajan S, Chen SM, Selvan CS. Novel Design of Perovskite-Structured Neodymium Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticle-Embedded Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites as Efficient Active Materials of Energy Storage Devices. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44876-44886. [PMID: 37712759 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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In recent years, electrochemical supercapacitors are expected to represent the future of energy storage device technology. Specifically, the excellent electrochemical performance with long cycle life, high energy, and power density is considered an essential criterion for commercial applications. Herein, we constructed a novel composite of neodymium cobalt oxide-encapsulated graphene oxide nanocomposite (NCO/GO) via a simple and robust method for a symmetric supercapacitor (SSC) device. The prepared samples were securitized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis. The as-synthesized NCO/GO is deposited on nickel foam (NF) and used as a supercapacitor electrode (NCO/GO/NF), which exhibits superior specific capacitance (Cs) of 1080.92 F g-1 at 1 A g-1 and fantastic cycling life with ∼89.42% retention after 10,000 cycles at 10 A g-1 in 1.0 M KOH aqueous electrolyte. A tremendous electrochemical performance of the hybrid nanocomposite electrode is obtained from the good redox activity and synergistic effects of the NCO spherical-like nanoparticles combined with the GO nanosheets. Furthermore, the assembled SSC device delivers significantly enhanced power density (932.93 Wh kg-1) and energy density (210.42 mWh kg-1). Moreover, the SSCs exhibit excellent cycling stability with ∼82.19% capacity retaining over 10,000 charge/discharge cycles. Remarkably, a 1.8 V red light-emitting diode (LED) can be lit up for more than 10 min by series connection SSCs. Thus, the obtained results indicated that the NCO/GO/NF//NCO/GO/NF symmetric device has a robust and cost-effective electrode material for high-performance supercapacitor systems.
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- Chelliah Koventhan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, College of Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Section 3, Chung-Hsiao East Road, Taipei, Taiwan 10608, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, College of Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Section 3, Chung-Hsiao East Road, Taipei, Taiwan 10608, Republic of China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Section 3, Chung-Hsiao East Road, Taipei, Taiwan 10608, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, College of Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, No. 1, Section 3, Chung-Hsiao East Road, Taipei, Taiwan 10608, Republic of China
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- Department of Radio Diagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pillaiyarkuppam, Pondicherry 607402, India
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Sangkaew P, Ngamaroonchote A, Karn-Orachai K. Graphene oxide-manganese oxide composite as an electrocatalyst for simultaneous detection of manganese- and chromium-contaminated water. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:386. [PMID: 37700059 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05961-2] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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The development of a sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for simultaneous quantification of manganese (Mn(II)) and chromium (Cr(VI)) using composite of graphene oxide (GO) and manganese oxide modified screen printed carbon electrode (GO-Mn2O3/SPCE) is reported for the first time. The good sensing performance is achieved by mixing GO prepared by modified Hummer's method (GO-H) with proper particle size of Mn2O3 (241 nm). The mechanism of this sensor is based on the formation of Mn-O and Cr-O on the modified electrode with assistance of oxygen moieties provided by both Mn2O3 NPs and GO. The analytical performances were investigated by measuring electrochemical signal of Mn(II) and Cr(VI) by using square-wave cathodic stripping voltammetry (SWCSV). This sensor holds low electrode-to-electrode variation (relative standard deviation (RSD) < 4%) with a good limit of detection (LOD) at about 6.67 and 11.20 μg⋅L-1 for Mn(II) and Cr(VI), respectively. Applicability of this sensor was demonstrated by measuring Mn(II) and Cr(VI) in tap water samples with recovery of 90.77-103.45% and 82.34-103.73% for Mn(II) and Cr(VI) determinations, respectively. With the contribution of both GO and Mn2O3 as electrocatalysts, this developed sensor is capable to be used for water quality monitoring in real samples.
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- Prapaporn Sangkaew
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
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Saqib M, Solomonenko AN, Barek J, Dorozhko EV, Korotkova EI, Aljasar SA. Graphene derivatives-based electrodes for the electrochemical determination of carbamate pesticides in food products: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1272:341449. [PMID: 37355324 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341449] [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: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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Graphene (GR) composites have great potential for the determination of carbamates pesticides (CPs) by electrochemical methods. Since the beginning of the 20th century, GR has shown remarkable promise as electrode material for various sensors. The contamination of food products with harmful CPs is a major problem as they do not always damage human health immediately, but can be harmful after prolonged exposure. A range of advantages can be gained from their electrochemical determination, such as high sensitivity, reasonably selectivity, rapid detection, low limit of detection, and easy electrode fabrication. Furthermore, these electrochemical techniques are robust, reproducible, user-friendly, and conform to both "green" and "white" analytical chemistry. This review is focused on results published in the last ten years in the field of electrochemical determination of CPs in food products using GR and its derivatives.
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- Muhammad Saqib
- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Ave. 30, 634050, Tomsk, Russia; Charles University, Faculty of Science, Department of Analytical Chemistry, UNESCO Laboratory of Environmental Electrochemistry, Hlavova 8/2030, CZ 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
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- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Ave. 30, 634050, Tomsk, Russia
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- Charles University, Faculty of Science, Department of Analytical Chemistry, UNESCO Laboratory of Environmental Electrochemistry, Hlavova 8/2030, CZ 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Ave. 30, 634050, Tomsk, Russia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Ave. 30, 634050, Tomsk, Russia
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- Physics and Engineering Department, National Research Tomsk State University, Lenin Ave. 36, 634045, Tomsk, Russia
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Rhili K, Chergui S, Samih ElDouhaibi A, Mazzah A, Siaj M. One-Pot Synthesis of Cyclomatrix-Type Polyphosphazene Microspheres and Their High Thermal Stability. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:9137-9144. [PMID: 36936297 PMCID: PMC10018513 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Highly cross-linked inorganic and organic hybrid cyclomatrix-polyphosphazenes microspheres (C-PPZs) have been successfully synthesized by a one-pot polymerization technique between hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene and p-phenylenediamine in the presence of triethylamine (TEA), and they were used for enhancing the flame retardancy of epoxy resins (EPs). A thermoset EP was prepared by incorporating different percentages (2, 5, and 10%) of C-PPZs into diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA). The results reveal that the size and morphology of the microspheres can be tuned by varying the synthesis temperature. The average size of C-CPPZs gradually increased from 3.1, 4.9, to 7.8 μm as the temperature was increased from 100, 120, to 200 °C, respectively. The thermogravimetric analysis showed that the C-CPPZ microspheres have good thermal stability up to 900 °C with about ∼10 wt % mass loss for C-CPPZs formed at 200 °C compared to ∼30 wt % mass loss for those obtained at 100 and 120 °C. The 10% loss at 900 °C is much lower than the previous research concerning the thermal stability of cyclophosphazene, in which more weight losses were observed at lower temperatures. The resulting C-CPPZ microspheres were characterized by spectroscopic and imaging techniques including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, elemental mapping, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
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- Khaled Rhili
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science III, Lebanese
University, Campus Mont
Michel, 1352 Tripoli, Lebanon
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- Miniaturisation
pour la Synthèse, l’Analyse et la Protéomique,
USR 3290, MSAP, Université de Lille,
CNRS, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
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Toorchi Roudsari S, Sadjadi S. Iodine‐Functionalized Magnetic Reduced Graphene Oxide as an Efficient Nanocatalyst for Acetylation of Phenol, Alcohol, and Sugar Derivatives. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Saeedeh Toorchi Roudsari
- Radiation Application Research School Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute End of North Karegar Ave. Po. Box: 14399–51113 14155-1339 Tehran Iran
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- Radiation Application Research School Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute End of North Karegar Ave. Po. Box: 14399–51113 14155-1339 Tehran Iran
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Zahid M, Saeeda M, Nadeem N, Shakir HMF, El-Saoud WA, Attala OA, Attia KA, Rehan ZA. Carboxylated Graphene Oxide (c-GO) Embedded ThermoPlastic Polyurethane (TPU) Mixed Matrix Membrane with Improved Physicochemical Characteristics. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:144. [PMID: 36837647 PMCID: PMC9962581 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Water is an important component of our life. However, the unavailability of fresh water and its contamination are emerging problems. The textile industries are the major suppliers of contamination of water, producing high concentrations of heavy metals and hazardous dyes posing serious health hazards. Several technologies for water purification are available in the market. Among them, the membrane technology is a highly advantageous and facile strategy to remediate wastewater. Herein, the distinguished combination of pore-forming agents, solvent, and nanoparticles has been used to achieve improved functioning of the polymeric composite membranes. To do so, graphene oxide (GO) was fabricated via Hummer's technique and GO functionalization using chloroacetic acid (c-GO) was performed. Thermoplastic polyurathane (TPU) membranes having different concentrations c-GO were made using the phase inversion technique. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) was used to examine surface morphology, chemical functionalities on membranes surfaces, and crystallinity of membranes, respectively. The temperature-dependent behavior of c-GO composite membranes has been analyzed using DSC technique. The water contact angle measurements were performed for the estimation of hydrophilicity of the c-GO based TPU membrane. The improved water permeability of the composite membrane was observed with increasing the c-GO concentration in polymeric membranes. c-GO was observed as a potential candidate that enhanced membrane physicochemical properties. The proposed membranes can behave as efficient candidates in multiple domains of environmental remediation. Furthermore, the improved dye rejection characteristics of proposed composite membranes suggest that the membranes can be best suited for wastewater treatment as well.
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- Muhammad Zahid
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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- Natural Hazards Research Unit, Department of Environmental and Health Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental and Health Research, The Custodian of the Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca 21955, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Al-Jammoum University College, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24381, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
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Rehan ZA, Zahid M, Kanwal S, Nadeem N, Hafeez A, Jamil A, Zubair Z. Optimization of carboxylated graphene oxide (C-GO) content in polymer matrix: Synthesis, characterization, and application study. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 310:136900. [PMID: 36265713 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136900] [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: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Carboxylated graphene oxide (C-GO) embedded in polysulfone (PSF) membrane composites were prepared with different wt. % (i.e., 0.2% M - 1, 0.3% M - 2, 0.4% M - 3, and 0.5% M - 4) using non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) method and ultrafiltration assembly was applied for the removal of dye effluents. The optimization of C-GO content into polymer matrix was found influencing factor in determining the composite membranes efficiency and application in various research fields. The membranes were characterized in terms of surface morphology (SEM), crystallinity (XRD), and functional groups identification (FTIR). The water permeability of the developed membranes was analyzed, and it is observed that increasing the content of C-GO in PSF membranes imposed a positive impact on permeation performance. M - 3 was found to be a potential candidate among all the membranes with a maximum water flux of about 183 LMH which is considerably higher as compared to the pristine PSF membrane's water flux (i.e., 27 LMH). Moreover, contact angle measurements of membranes were also checked to assess the hydrophilicity of PSF membranes. The results of contact angle also support the water permeability and efficient correlation was observed as contact angle decreases with increasing the content of C-GO. The minimum contact angle with excellent hydrophilicity was shown by the M - 3 membrane and it was found of about ±58.19° and this value is close to the M - 4 membrane having maximum C-GO content. The photocatalytic performance of the M - 3 membrane was checked under UV-254 nm using methylene blue dye and 97% dye removal was achieved within 220 min of reaction time under neutral pH conditions. The M - 3 membrane having C-GO content of 0.4% was found to be the best membrane with high pure water flux (183 LMH) and efficient dye rejection (82%) capability.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical, Polymer and Composite Materials Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (New Campus), Pakistan
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- Department of Materials, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Al-Mhyawi SR, Bader D, Bajaber MA, El Dayem SMA, Ragab AH, Abd El-Rahem KA, Gado MA, Atia BM, Cheira MF. Zirconium oxide with graphene oxide anchoring for improved heavy metal ions adsorption: Isotherm and kinetic study. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 22:3058-3074. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.11.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Progress in preparation, characterization, surface functional modification of graphene oxide: A review. JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2022.101560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Structural Control and Electrical Behavior of Thermally Reduced Graphene Oxide Samples Assisted with Malonic Acid and Phosphorus Pentoxide. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10090142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We present a detailed study of the structural and electrical changes occurring in two graphene oxide (GO) samples during thermal reduction in the presence of malonic acid (MA) (5 and 10 wt%) and P2O5 additives. The morphology and de-oxidation efficiency of reduced GO (rGO) samples are characterized by Fourier transform infrared, X-ray photoelectron, energy-dispersive X-ray, Raman spectroscopies, transmission electron and scanning electron microscopies, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and electrical conductivity measurements. Results show that MA and P2O5 additives are responsible for the recovery of π-conjugation in rGO as the XRD pattern presents peaks corresponding to (002) graphitic-lattice planes, suggesting the formation of the sp2-like carbon structure. Raman spectra show disorders in graphene sheets. Elemental analysis shows that the proposed reduction method in the presence of additives also suggests the simultaneous insertion of phosphorus with a relatively high content (0.3–2.3 at%) in rGO. Electrical conductivity measurements show that higher amounts of additives used in the GO reduction more effectively improve electron mobility in rGO samples, as they possess the highest electrical conductivity. Moreover, the relatively high conductivity at low bulk density indicates that prepared rGO samples could be applied as metal-free and non-expensive carbon-based electrodes for supercapacitors and (bio)sensors.
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Zheng M, Xu L, Chen C, Labiadh L, Yuan B, Fu ML. MOFs and GO-based composites as deliberated materials for the adsorption of various water contaminants. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Verma S, Kim KH, Kumar N, Bhattacharya SS, Naushad M, Dutta RK. Amine-amide functionalized graphene oxide sheets as bifunctional adsorbent for the removal of polar organic pollutants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 429:128308. [PMID: 35086035 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Effective mitigation of polar organic impurities from industrial effluents is a global environmental challenge. Here, we describe the solvothermal synthesis of ammonia-functionalized graphene oxide (NH3GO) sheets for adsorptive removal of diverse organic pollutants, such as cationic dye basic blue 41 (BB41), anionic dye methyl orange (MO), and ionic 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), in aqueous media. Structural analysis of NH3GO suggest a potent role of surface acidic and basic binding sites in adsorption of targets through an interplay of dynamic experimental variables, e.g., contact time, pH, initial adsorbate concentration, adsorbent mass, and temperature. At an initial pollutant concentration of 20 mg/L, equilibrium adsorption capacities for BB41, MO, and 4-NP were estimated at 199.5, 64.0, and 54.1 mg/g, respectively, with corresponding partition coefficients of 4156, 79.4, and 14.3 L/g, respectively. Experimental data of all three organic pollutants are best fitted by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The adsorption isotherm of BB41 follows a multilayer adsorption pattern, while those of MO and 4-NP fit into a monolayer adsorption pattern. The endothermic and spontaneous nature of the adsorption processes has also been explored for the three targets on NH3GO based on thermodynamic analysis. The prepared NH3GO sheets appear to be a promising adsorbent for the removal of polar organic dyes and aromatics in the solution phase.
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- Swati Verma
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667, India; Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, South Korea
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, South Korea.
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimmni-Ro, Seoul 04763, South Korea
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- Soil and Agro Bio-engineering Lab, Department of Environmental Science, Tezpur University, Tezpur 784 028, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667, India.
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Eivazzadeh-Keihan R, Alimirzaloo F, Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi H, Bahojb Noruzi E, Akbarzadeh AR, Maleki A, Madanchi H, Mahdavi M. Functionalized graphene oxide nanosheets with folic acid and silk fibroin as a novel nanobiocomposite for biomedical applications. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6205. [PMID: 35418605 PMCID: PMC9007964 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10212-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In this paper, a novel graphene oxide-folic acid/silk fibroin (GO-FA/SF) nanobiocomposite scaffold was designed and fabricated using affordable and non-toxic materials. The GO was synthesized using the hummer method, covalently functionalized with FA, and then easily conjugated with extracted SF via the freeze-drying process. For characterization of the scaffold, several techniques were employed: Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The cell viability method, hemolysis, and anti-biofilm assays were performed, exploring the biological capability of the nanobiocomposite. The cell viability percentages were 96.67, 96.35 and 97.23% for 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively, and its hemolytic effect was less than 10%. In addition, it was shown that this nanobiocomposite prevents the formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm and has antibacterial activity.
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- Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran
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- Protein Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
- Advanced Chemical Studies Lab, Department of Chemistry, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
- Drug Design and Bioinformatics Unit, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Alharbi A, Gouda AA, Atia BM, Gado MA, Alluhaybi AA, Alkabli J. The Role of Modified Chelating Graphene Oxide for Vanadium Separation from Its Bearing Samples. RUSS J INORG CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036023622040027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Verma S, Kim KH. Graphene-based materials for the adsorptive removal of uranium in aqueous solutions. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 158:106944. [PMID: 34689036 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ground water contamination by radioactive elements has become a critical issue that can pose significant threats to human health. Adsorption is the most promising approach for the removal of radioactive elements owing to its simplicity, effectiveness, and easy operation. Among the plethora of functional adsorbents, graphene oxide and its derivatives are recognized for their excellent potential as adsorbent with the unique 2D structure, high surface area, and intercalated functional groups. To learn more about their practical applicability, the procedures involved in their preparation and functionalization are described with the microscopic removal mechanism by GO functionalities across varying solution pH. The performance of these adsorbents is assessed further in terms of the basic performance metrics such as partition coefficient. Overall, this article is expected to provide valuable insights into the current status of graphene-based adsorbents developed for uranium removal with a guidance for the future directions in this research field.
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- Swati Verma
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea.
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Purification of uranium-contaminated radioactive water by adsorption: A review on adsorbent materials. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Moghanlou AO, Sadr MH, Bezaatpour A, Salimi F, Yosefi M. RGO/Cu2O-CuO nanocomposite as a visible-light assisted photocatalyst for reduction of organic nitro groups to amines. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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High-performance porphyrin-like graphene quantum dots for immuno-sensing of Salmonella typhi. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 188:113334. [PMID: 34034211 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The extraordinary optical properties of porphyrins have inspired their applications in various fields. Herein, we introduce iron porphyrin bio-mimicked graphene quantum dots (Fe-N-GQDs) as a novel paramagnetic and fluorescent label. The Fe-N-GQD was prepared by the mechanochemical mixing of Fe, N, and C sources followed by pyrolysis at high-temperature and next, the solvothermal treatment was performed. The Fe-N sites in graphene matrix, the structural alterations during the solvothermal treatment, the optical properties, and paramagnetic behaviour were studied using FTIR, Raman and X-ray spectroscopies, and Vibrating sample magnetometer. The structural studies revealed that under solvothermal condition, Fe-N doped graphene sheets cut into ultra-small Fe-N-GQDs containing well-dispersed particles with an average diameter of about 2.5 nm. As a result of Fe-N doping, the photoluminescence quantum yield was enhanced to 86% and strong paramagnetic behaviour was observed. Due to the rich oxygen-containing groups at Fe-N-GQDs surface, it has proper sites for bio-conjugation. The bioconjugated Fe-N-GQDs serve as donors in a prominent fluorescence resonance energy transfer system, while graphene oxide acts as an acceptor. The proposed immunosensor was successfully applied for the detection of Salmonella Typhi Vi antigen in real human serum in the concentration range from 1 pg/mL to 1 μg/mL with the detection limit of 1 pg/mL.
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Xie Q, Wang Z, Lin L, Shu Y, Zhang J, Li C, Shen Y, Uyama H. Nanoscaled and Atomic Ruthenium Electrocatalysts Confined Inside Super-Hydrophilic Carbon Nanofibers for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102160. [PMID: 34363306 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A series of Ru-based catalysts have been developed for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) by the facile impregnation of copious and eco-friendly bacterial cellulose (BC) with Ru(bpy)3 Cl2 (bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine) followed by pyrolysis. After the oxidation and molecular recomposition processes that occur within the BC precursors during pyrolysis, sub-2 nm Ru nanoparticles (NPs) and atomic Ru species confined within surface-oxidized N-doped carbon nanofibers (CNFs) can be observed in the derived catalysts. The surface oxidation of CNFs leads the derived catalysts with super hydrophilicity and water-absorbing capacity, and also provides dimensional confinement for the nanoscaled and atomic Ru species. With these added structural advantages and the component synergy, the derived catalysts show superior HER activities, for which the overpotentials are as low as 19.6 mV (1 m KOH) and 55.0 mV (0.5 m H2 SO4 ) for the most active case at the current density of 10 mA cm-2 . Moreover, superior HER activity can be also achieved for the catalysts derived with a wide range of Ru loadings. Finally, the influence of Ru NP size on HER activity is investigated by density functional theory simulations. This method provides a reliable protocol for preparing highly active HER catalysts for scale-up applications.
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- Qianjie Xie
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710069, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710127, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710127, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710127, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, 565-0871, Japan
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Ozge Kurt, Hande Celebi. Chitosan/Graphene Oxide/Nanocellulose Composites for Removal of Cu(II) and Pb(II) Ions in Aqueous Solution. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES A 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0965545x21050084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Impact of a Graphene Oxide Reducing Agent on a Semi-Permeable Graphene/Reduced Graphene Oxide Forward Osmosis Membrane Filtration Efficiency. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11090679. [PMID: 34564495 PMCID: PMC8472789 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11090679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Graphene has been considered as a material that may overcome the limitations of polymer semi-permeable membranes in water treatment technology. However, monolayer graphene still suffers from defects that cause leakage. Here, we report a method of sealing defects in graphene transferred onto porous polymer substrate via reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The influence of various reducing agents (e.g., vitamin C, hydrazine) on the properties of rGO was investigated by SEM, Raman, FTIR, and XRD. Subsequently, membranes based on graphene/reduced graphene oxide were tested in a forward osmosis system using sodium chloride (NaCl). The effect of the effectiveness of the reduction of graphene oxide, the type and number of attached groups, the change in the distance between the rGO flakes, and the structure of this material were examined in terms of filtration efficiency. As a result, semi-permeable centimetre-scale membranes with ion blocking efficiency of up to 90% and water flux of 20 mL h−1 m−2 bar−1 were proposed.
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Verma S, Younis SA, Kim KH, Dong F. Anisotropic ZnO nanostructures and their nanocomposites as an advanced platform for photocatalytic remediation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 415:125651. [PMID: 33770683 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In pursuit of advanced heterogeneous photocatalysts, ZnO has emerged as a promising option for solar-driven heterogeneous photocatalyst with many advantageous properties (e.g., optical band structure and electronic properties). However, as the efficacy of such system can also be limited by a number of demerits (e.g., fast recombination of charge carriers and limited photon absorption), considerable efforts are needed for its effective and practical scale-up. This article provides a detailed literature review of the synthesis and modification of ZnO nanostructures with tuned band structures and controllable morphologies for solar light harvesting. The potential of anisotropic ZnO nanostructures is also discussed with respect to the photocatalytic degradation of organic/inorganic water pollutants. Further, the role of various metal dopants is discussed for the enhancement of photocatalytic activity along with evaluation of their photocatalytic performances under UV-visible or solar irradiation. Finally, our discussions are expanded to describe the prospects of developed ZnO nano-photocatalysts for real-world applications with respect to light-harvesting efficiency and mechanical stability.
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- Swati Verma
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea; Analysis and Evaluation Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), & Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China; State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon and Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Maluleke R, Parani S, Oluwafemi OS. Preparation of Graphene oxide- CuInS 2/ZnS Quantum dots Nanocomposite as "Turn-On" Fluorescent Probe for the Detection of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Aqueous Medium. J Fluoresc 2021; 31:1297-1302. [PMID: 34101098 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-021-02761-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Graphene oxide is well known for its adsorption properties with aromatic compounds. In this study, graphene oxide and eco-friendly ternary CuInS2/ZnS QDs were used to prepare graphene oxide-qunatum dots (GO-QDs) nanocomposite via in-situ method. The composite was characterized using ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The effect of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on the PL properties of the nanocomposite was investigated. The results showed that the addition of PAHs increased the PL intensity of the nanocomposite. This "turn-on" fluorescence approach can be used for the successful detection of PAHs in aqueous media.
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- Rodney Maluleke
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa.,Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa.,Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa. .,Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa.
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[1+1] Copper(II) macrocyclic Schiff base complex on rGO as a photocatalyst for reduction of nitroaromatics compounds under visible-light irradiation. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Rhili K, Chergui S, ElDouhaibi AS, Siaj M. Hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene Functionalized Graphene Oxide as a Highly Efficient Flame Retardant. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:6252-6260. [PMID: 33718715 PMCID: PMC7948213 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A flame-retardant composite was synthesized through a simple graphene oxide functionalization route with hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene and p-phenylenediamine. Flame experiments conducted on the synthesized composite proved its importance as tremendously resistant to fire. The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) shows clearly that the functionalized graphene oxide (FGO) exhibits an enhanced thermal stability and better temperature resistance. A thermoset epoxy resin was prepared by incorporating different percentages (2, 5, and 10%) of FGO to diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA). The flame-retardant properties, thermal degradation behavior, and combustion of the DGEBA thermosets cured by m-phenylenediamine were investigated using a Bunsen burner flame approaching the flame temperature of a fire and TGA. The chemical structure of FGO was characterized with spectroscopic and imaging techniques including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, TGA, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy elemental mapping, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Due to its high flame-retardant capabilities, such a composite could promise potential applications in the manufacture of inflammable materials for different uses.
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- Khaled Rhili
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal, QC H3C3P8, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal, QC H3C3P8, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, Lebanese University, College of Science III, Campus Mont Michel, 1352 Tripoli, Lebanon
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal, QC H3C3P8, Canada
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Jun SE, Choi S, Choi S, Lee TH, Kim C, Yang JW, Choe WO, Im IH, Kim CJ, Jang HW. Direct Synthesis of Molybdenum Phosphide Nanorods on Silicon Using Graphene at the Heterointerface for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Reduction. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 13:81. [PMID: 34138338 PMCID: PMC8006559 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00605-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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MoP nanorod-array catalysts were directly synthesized on graphene passivated silicon photocathodes without secondary phase. Mo-O-C covalent bondings and energy band bending at heterointerfaces facilitate the electron transfer to the reaction sites. Numerous catalytic sites and drastically enhanced anti-reflectance of MoP nanorods contribute to the high solar energy conversion efficiency. Transition metal phosphides (TMPs) and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have been widely investigated as photoelectrochemical (PEC) catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Using high-temperature processes to get crystallized compounds with large-area uniformity, it is still challenging to directly synthesize these catalysts on silicon photocathodes due to chemical incompatibility at the heterointerface. Here, a graphene interlayer is applied between p-Si and MoP nanorods to enable fully engineered interfaces without forming a metallic secondary compound that absorbs a parasitic light and provides an inefficient electron path for hydrogen evolution. Furthermore, the graphene facilitates the photogenerated electrons to rapidly transfer by creating Mo-O-C covalent bondings and energetically favorable band bending. With a bridging role of graphene, numerous active sites and anti-reflectance of MoP nanorods lead to significantly improved PEC-HER performance with a high photocurrent density of 21.8 mA cm-2 at 0 V versus RHE and high stability. Besides, low dependence on pH and temperature is observed with MoP nanorods incorporated photocathodes, which is desirable for practical use as a part of PEC cells. These results indicate that the direct synthesis of TMPs and TMDs enabled by graphene interlayer is a new promising way to fabricate Si-based photocathodes with high-quality interfaces and superior HER performance.
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- Sang Eon Jun
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Gaseous Benzene and Toluene over Novel Hybrid PIL@TiO2/m-GO Composites. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11010126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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In this work, the PIL (poly ionic liquid)@TiO2 composite was designed with two polymerized ionic liquid concentrations (low and high) and evaluated for pollutant degradation activity for benzene and toluene. The results showed that PIL (low)@TiO2 composite was more active than PIL (high)@TiO2 composites. The photodegradation rate of benzene and toluene pollutants by PIL (low)@TiO2 and PIL (high)@TiO2 composites was obtained as 86% and 74%, and 59% and 46%, respectively, under optimized conditions. The bandgap of TiO2 was markedly lowered (3.2 eV to 2.2 eV) due to the formation of PIL (low)@TiO2 composite. Besides, graphene oxide (GO) was used to grow the nano-photocatalysts’ specific surface area. The as-synthesized PIL (low)@TiO2@GO composite showed higher efficiency for benzene and toluene degradation which corresponds to 91% and 83%, respectively. The resultant novel hybrid photocatalyst (PIL@TiO2/m-GO) was prepared and appropriately characterized for their microstructural, morphology, and catalytic properties. Among the studied photocatalysts, the PIL (low)@TiO2@m-GO composite exhibits the highest activity in the degradation of benzene (97%) and toluene (97%). The ultimate bandgap of the composite reached 2.1 eV. Our results showed that the as-prepared composites hold an essential role for future considerations over organic pollutants.
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Thiosemicarbazide-grafted graphene oxide as superior adsorbent for highly efficient and selective removal of mercury ions from water. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Zhang Q, Zhang S, Zhao J, Wei P, Wang C, Liu P, Zhao X, Zeng K, Wu F, Liu Z. Unexpected ultrafast and highly efficient removal of uranium from aqueous solutions by a phosphonic acid and amine functionalized polymer adsorbent. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00218j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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P(DMAA–B2MP) was prepared by solvothermal polymerization and exhibits fast and efficient sorption of uranium(vi) from aqueous solutions.
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- Qinghua Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Nanchang University
- Nanchang 330031
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment
- East China University of Technology
- Nanchang 330013
- China
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Suktanarak P, Tanaka T, Nagata T, Kondo R, Suzuki T, Tuntulani T, Leeladee P, Obora Y. Effect of Water in Fabricating Copper Nanoparticles onto Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: Application in Catalytic Ullmann-Coupling Reactions. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2020. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20200115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Pattira Suktanarak
- Research Group on Materials for Clean Energy Production STAR, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Thailand National Sports University Lampang Campus, Lampang 52100, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Comprehensive Analysis Center, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (ISIR), Osaka University, 8-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0057, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Research Group on Materials for Clean Energy Production STAR, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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Enhanced Performance of Microbial Fuel Cells with Anodes from Ethylenediamine and Phenylenediamine Modified Graphite Felt. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8080939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a promising renewable energy option, which enables the effective and sustainable harvesting of electrical power due to bacterial activity and, at the same time, can also treat wastewater and utilise organic wastes or renewable biomass. However, the practical implementation of MFCs is limited and, therefore, it is important to improve their performance before they can be scaled up. The surface modification of anode material is one way to improve MFC performance by enhancing bacterial cell adhesion, cell viability and extracellular electron transfer. The modification of graphite felt (GF), used as an anode in MFCs, by electrochemical oxidation followed by the treatment with ethylenediamine or p-phenylenediamine in one-step short duration reactions with the aim of introducing amino groups on the surface of GF led to the enhancement of the overall performance characteristics of MFCs. The MFC with the anode from GF modified with p-phenylenediamine provided approx. 32% higher voltage than the control MFC with a bare GF anode, when electric circuits of the investigated MFCs were loaded with resistors of 659 Ω. Its surface power density was higher by approx. 1.75 times than that of the control. Decreasing temperature down to 0 °C resulted in just an approx. 30% reduction in voltage generated by the MFC with the anode from GF modified with p-phenylenediamine.
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Graphene oxide/alginate/silk fibroin composite as a novel bionanostructure with improved blood compatibility, less toxicity and enhanced mechanical properties. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 248:116802. [PMID: 32919538 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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For biomedical applications, the design and synthesis of biocompatible nanostructures, are considered as critical challenges. In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was covalently modified by natural sodium alginate (Alg) polymer. By adding silk fibroin (SF) to this nanostructure, a hybrid nanobiocomposite (GO/Alg/SF) was resulted and its unique features were determined using FT-IR, EDX, FE-SEM, XRD and TG analyses. Because of using less toxic and high biocompatible materials, specific biological results were achieved. The cell viability of this novel nanostructure was 89.2 % and its hemolytic effect was less than 6% while the highest concentration (1000 μg/mL) of this nanostructure was chosen for these purposes. Also, high mechanical properties including the compressive strength (0.87 ± 0.034 (MPa)) and the compressive modulus (2.25 ± 0.091 (MPa)) were exposed. This nanostructure can be considered as a scaffold for wound dressing applications due to the mentioned properties.
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Pruna AI, Barjola A, Cárcel AC, Alonso B, Giménez E. Effect of Varying Amine Functionalities on CO 2 Capture of Carboxylated Graphene Oxide-Based Cryogels. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1446. [PMID: 32722061 PMCID: PMC7466278 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Graphene cryogels synthesis is reported by amine modification of carboxylated graphene oxide via aqueous carbodiimide chemistry. The effect of the amine type on the formation of the cryogels and their properties is presented. In this respect, ethylenediamine (EDA), diethylenetriamine (DETA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), were selected. The obtained cryogels were characterized by Fourier Transformed Infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray spectroscopy, and Scanning electron microscopy. The CO2 adsorption performance was evaluated as a function of amine modification. The results showed the best CO2 adsorption performance was exhibited by ethylenediamine modified aerogel, reaching 2 mmol g-1 at 1 bar and 298 K. While the total N content of the cryogels increased with increasing amine groups, the nitrogen configuration and contributions were determined to have more important influence on the adsorption properties. It is also revealed that the residual oxygen functionalities in the obtained cryogels represent another paramount factor to take into account for improving the CO2 capture properties of amine-modified graphene oxide (GO)-based cryogels.
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- Alina I. Pruna
- Instituto de Tecnología de Materiales, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain; (A.I.P.); (A.B.); (A.C.C.)
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- Instituto de Tecnología de Materiales, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain; (A.I.P.); (A.B.); (A.C.C.)
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- Instituto de Tecnología de Materiales, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain; (A.I.P.); (A.B.); (A.C.C.)
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- Graphenea S.A., Paseo Mikeletegi 83, 20009 San Sebastián, Spain;
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- Instituto de Tecnología de Materiales, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain; (A.I.P.); (A.B.); (A.C.C.)
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Yang JH, Lei ZJ, Dai YH, Luo Y, Xie SB, Wang JS, Zhou SK, Wei B, Li C, Hu SQ. Preparation of aluminum sludge composite gel spheres and adsorption of U(IV) from aqueous solution. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:26835-26844. [PMID: 32382912 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09032-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A novel three-dimensional aluminum sludge/polyvinyl alcohol/sodium alginate(AS/PA/SA) gel spheres were designed and prepared for uranium(VI) adsorption, and it overcomes the shortcomings of poor recycling of powdery aluminum sludge adsorbent and poor stability of sodium alginate. Experiments show that the P-S-AS has a good pH range for removal of uranium (4-5). Fitting experimental data with pseudo-first-order kinetic model and pseudo-second-order kinetic model shows that the adsorption of U(VI) by P-S-AS is a chemical action. The fit of the Langmuir isotherm model and Freundlich isotherm model to the experimental data found that the P-S-AS adsorbed U(VI) to a single layer. Thermodynamic analysis shows that the adsorption occurs spontaneously, and an increase in temperature is favorable for the adsorption of uranium by the P-S-AS. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of the P-S-AS before and after adsorption showed that the main adsorption mechanism was the complexation reaction between functional groups and U(VI), the bonding reaction between metal oxides and U(VI).
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- Jin-Hui Yang
- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- CGNPC Nuclear Power Operation Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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Synthesis and Application of Novel Nano Fe-BTC/GO Composites as Highly Efficient Photocatalysts in the Dye Degradation. Top Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-020-01289-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Srinivasan S, Nesakumar N, Rayappan JBB, Kulandaiswamy AJ. Electrochemical Detection of Imidacloprid Using Cu-rGO Composite Nanofibers Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2020; 104:449-454. [PMID: 32157343 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-020-02817-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The fabrication of electrochemical sensor for the ultra-low-level detection and quantification of Imidacloprid (IMD) in soil is one of the major challenges in real-time analysis. Herein, a three-electrode system for sensing IMD at low levels has been developed using Cu-rGO nanofiber composite modified glassy carbon working electrode, Ag/AgCl reference and platinum wire counter electrodes. In the presence of IMD, a significant enhancement in voltammetric current responses were observed at 0.506, 0.375 and 0.181 V due to [Formula: see text] redox complexes. The developed sensor exhibited sensitivity of 0.325 µA µM-1 with the limit of detection, quantification and repeatability of 2.511 nM, 7.533 nM and 0.28 RSD% respectively. The fabricated sensor could detect IMD with swift response time of less than 5 s. Further, the fabricated electrode was successfully employed to quantify the levels of IMD in soil samples and the results are reported.
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- Soorya Srinivasan
- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 613401, India
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- Centre for Nano Technology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 613401, India
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- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 613401, India
- Centre for Nano Technology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 613401, India
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Han J, Choi J, Yoo M, Lee C. Synthesis, Dispersion, and Tribological Performance of Alkyl‐functionalized Graphene Oxide as an Oil Lubricant Additive and Synergistic Interaction with IF‐WS
2. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.12002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Jong‐Seok Han
- Department of ChemistryKeimyung University Daegu 42601 Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKeimyung University Daegu 42601 Korea
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- Department of Biological SciencesKeimyung University Daegu 42601 Korea
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- Department of ChemistryKeimyung University Daegu 42601 Korea
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