1
|
Gu Y, Li S, Yu Y, Zhu J, Yuan X, Feng X, Lu Y. Pyrene-Based "Turn-On" Fluorescent Polymeric Probe with Thioacetal Units in the Main Chain for Mercury(II) Detection in Aqueous Solutions and Living Cells. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300631. [PMID: 38158931 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300631] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
A water-soluble polymeric pyrene-based polythioacetal (PTA-Py) with thioacetal units in the main chain is simply synthesized by direct polycondensation of 3, 6-dioxa-1, 8-octanedithiol, 1-pyrene formaldehyde, and mPEG2k-SH. The probe PTA-Py shows a good fluorescence response to Hg2+ ions due to the Hg2+-promoted deprotection reaction of thioacetal groups to regenerate the original 1-pyrene formaldehyde compound. After adding Hg2+ to the PTA-Py solution, the fluorescence intensity (FI) gradually increases with increasing concentrations of Hg2+. Compared with other metal ions, the probe exhibits high sensitivity, good selectivity, and rapid response to Hg2+. The low detection limits are 12.3 nm in ethanol-PBS buffer and 13.3 nm in water, respectively. The results imply that the simply synthesized water-soluble polymeric probe had potential applications in the rapid detection of Hg2+ ions in aqueous solutions. Moreover, the polymeric PTA-Py shows high sensitivity for CH3Hg+ with detection limits of 26.5 nm in ethanol/PBS buffer. In addition, PTA-Py can efficiently detect Hg2+ ions in HeLa cells. The results demonstrate that a valuable method is developed for biocompatible polymeric sensors for Hg2+ ions in biological and environmental samples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Gu
- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Siyong Li
- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Yue Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Jianjian Zhu
- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Xingyu Yuan
- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Xinxin Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| | - Yanbing Lu
- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Li J, Wang C, Chen X, Ma Y, Dai C, Yang H, Li Q, Tao J, Wu T. Ball milling synthesis of Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles-functionalized porous boron nitride with enhanced cationic dye removal performance. RSC Adv 2024; 14:7124-7130. [PMID: 38414987 PMCID: PMC10898448 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07557e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Enhancement of the adsorption performance and recyclability of adsorbents is a crucial aspect of water treatment. Herein, we used one-dimensional porous boron nitride (PBN) as a carrier to load Fe3O4 nanoparticles for the preparation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles-functionalized porous boron nitride (Fe3O4/PBN) via a ball milling method. The high-energy ball milling promoted the creation of a negatively charged PBN surface and facilitated the uniform distribution of Fe3O4 nanoparticles on the surface of PBN. The adsorption performance of Fe3O4/PBN toward cationic dyes could be significantly improved while no enhancement was observed for anionic dyes. The great adsorption performance of Fe3O4/PBN is due to its surface functional groups and surface defects formed in the ball milling process. Moreover, the strong interaction force between Fe3O4/PBN and cationic dyes promotes rapid initial adsorption due to their negatively charged surface. Magnetic measurements demonstrated that Fe3O4/PBN is superparamagnetic. The composites with low loadings of Fe3O4 nanoparticles could be quickly separated from the aqueous solution under a low applied magnetic field, improving their recyclability. This work highlights the role of ball milling in improving the adsorption performance of Fe3O4/PBN and greatly promotes the practical application of Fe3O4/PBN in the field of environmental purification.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jie Li
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Chuanhui Wang
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Xinqi Chen
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Yunxiu Ma
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Chu Dai
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Hui Yang
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Qian Li
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Junhui Tao
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| | - Tian Wu
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electronical Engineering, Institute for Functional Materials, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China +86-27-52363361 +86-27-52363361
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Hubei Expert Workstation for Terahertz Technology and Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, Hubei University of Education Wuhan 430205 P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wang X, Jiang Z, Qian J, Fu W, Pan B. Structure Evolution of Iron (Hydr)oxides under Nanoconfinement and Its Implication for Water Treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:826-835. [PMID: 38154031 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c05760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
Abstract
In the development of nanoenabled technologies for large-scale water treatment, immobilizing nanosized functional materials into the confined space of suitable substrates is one of the most effective strategies. However, the intrinsic effects of nanoconfinement on the decontamination performance of nanomaterials, particularly in terms of structural modulation, are rarely unveiled. Herein, we investigate the structure evolution and decontamination performance of iron (hydr)oxide nanoparticles, a widely used material for water treatment, when confined in track-etched (TE) membranes with channel sizes varying from 200 to 20 nm. Nanoconfinement drives phase transformation from ferrihydrite to goethite, rather than to hematite occurring in bulk systems, and the increase in the nanoconfinement degree from 200 to 20 nm leads to a significant drop in the fraction of the goethite phase within the aged products (from 41% to 0%). The nanoconfinement configuration is believed to greatly slow down the phase transformation kinetics, thereby preserving the specific adsorption of ferrihydrite toward As(V) even after 20-day aging at 343 K. This study unravels the structure evolution of confined iron hydroxide nanoparticles and provides new insights into the temporospatial effects of nanoconfinement on improving the water decontamination performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuening Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Zhao Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Jieshu Qian
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Wanyi Fu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Bingcai Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Research Center for Environmental Nanotechnology (ReCENT), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hani A, Haikal RR, El-Mehalmey WA, Safwat Y, Alkordi MH. Durable and recyclable MOF@polycaprolactone mixed-matrix membranes with hierarchical porosity for wastewater treatment. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 38018685 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04044e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
Abstract
With the fast-growing global water crisis, the development of novel technologies for water remediation and reuse is crucial. Industrial wastewater especially contains various toxic pollutants that pose an additional threat to the environment; thus, efficient removal of such contaminants can ensure safe reprocessing of industrial wastewater, thereby alleviating the demand for fresh water. Herein, we describe a novel and efficient approach for preparing porous polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes with a hierarchical architecture via a simple solvent/non-solvent methodology. A mixed-matrix membrane (MMM) was further constructed utilizing an amine-functionalized metal-organic framework as the sorbent filler nanoparticles and PCL as the polymer support matrix (MOF@PCL) for wastewater treatment applications. The MOF@PCL MMM demonstrated homogeneous morphology as well as exceptional performance towards the removal of both cationic (methylene blue, MB) and anionic (methyl orange, MO) organic dyes, where the maximum adsorption capacities reached 309 mg g-1 and 208 mg g-1, respectively. Kinetic and thermodynamic investigations revealed that the adsorption process was endothermic with a fast intraparticle diffusion rate constant. The MOF@PCL MMM also displayed excellent mechanical stability and recyclability, where the removal efficiency was maintained after 10 cycles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amal Hani
- Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, Ahmed Zewail Road, October Gardens, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
| | - Rana R Haikal
- Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, Ahmed Zewail Road, October Gardens, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
| | - Worood A El-Mehalmey
- Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, Ahmed Zewail Road, October Gardens, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
| | - Youssef Safwat
- Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, Ahmed Zewail Road, October Gardens, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
| | - Mohamed H Alkordi
- Center for Materials Science, Zewail City of Science and Technology, Ahmed Zewail Road, October Gardens, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Cheng L, Lu Z, Liu J, Liu J, Zhao Y, Ni Z, Lin Q, Zhu R, Chen X, Lin W, Qiu R, Zhu Y. Novel heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for promoting carbon iron electron transfer by one-step hydrothermal synthesization. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023:S0021-9797(23)02273-7. [PMID: 38040500 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.150] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
Abstract
Carbon materials play a crucial role in promoting the Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox cycle in heterogeneous Fenton reactions. However, the electron transfer efficiency between carbon and iron is typically low. In this study, we prepared a novel heterogeneous Fenton catalyst, humboldtine/hydrothermal carbon (Hum/HTC), using a one-step hydrothermal method and achieved about 100 % reduction in Fe(III) during synthesis. Moreover, the HTC continuously provided electrons to promote Fe(II) regeneration during the Fenton reaction. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and quenching experiments showed that Hum/HTC completely oxidized As(III) to As(V) via free radical and non-free radical pathways. Attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS) analyses revealed that monodentate mononuclear (MM) and bidentate binuclear (BB) structures were the dominant bonding methods for As(V) immobilization. 40 %Hum/HTC exhibited a maximum As(III) adsorption capacity of 167 mg/g, which was higher than that of most reported adsorbents. This study provides a novel strategy for the efficient reduction of Fe(III) during catalyst synthesis and demonstrates that HTC can continuously accelerate Fe(II) regeneration in heterogeneous Fenton reactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liulong Cheng
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Zhuoye Lu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Junjun Liu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Jingyi Liu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Yu Zhao
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Zhuobiao Ni
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Qingqi Lin
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Runliang Zhu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mineralogy and Metallogeny/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mineral Physics and Materials, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Guangzhou 510640, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | | | - Weikun Lin
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Rongliang Qiu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; China School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
| | - Yanping Zhu
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Wei D, Wang L, Poopal RK, Ren Z. IR-based device to acquire real-time online heart ECG signals of fish (Cyprinus carpio) to evaluate the water quality. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 337:122564. [PMID: 37717894 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122564] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
Abstract
Water quality monitoring is a challenging task due to continuous pollution. The rapid development of engineering technologies has paved the way for the development of efficient and convenient computer-based online continuous water-quality assessment techniques. Techniques based on biological-responses are gaining attention, worldwide. Different biosensors have been developed in recent years to monitor real-time biological responses to evaluate water-quality. The survival and function of various organs of the organism depends on the cardiac system. Alterations in the cardiac system could signify the occurrence/initiation of stress in the organism. We developed a real-time online cardiac function assessment system-OCFAS to acquire fish ECG-signals. We obtained P-wave, R-wave, T-wave, PR-intervals, QT-intervals and QRS-complex continuously, which did not affect the normal activities of carp. We exposed Cyprinus carpio to different concentrations (National Environmental Quality Standards) of ammonia for 48 h. Our OCFAS has precisely acquired the required ECG-signals. A real-time dataset reveals sensitivity to ammonia in carp ECG-indexes. Compared with the control group the P-wave, R-wave and T-wave were weaker in ammonia-treated groups. In contrast, the PR-intervals, QT-intervals and QRS-complex were prolonged in the ammonia-treatment groups. The self-organizing map signifies that the PR-intervals, the QRS-complex and the QT-intervals are consistent with environmental stress. Linear regression analysis also quantitatively signifies that the PR interval has the highest R2 value and the lowest SSE-value, followed by the QRS complex and the QT interval. A concentration-related effect was observed in the ammonia treated groups. The integrated biomarker response (IBRv2) index was used to determine the overall stress of ammonia on carp heart ECG-indexes. IBRv2 also supports the real-time response of carp to ammonia stress. Ammonia levels in the aquaculture and water environment require special attention to avoid its adverse effects on the health of aquatic biota. Our study emphasizes the importance of online real-time fish ECG for water-quality assessment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Danxian Wei
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, China
| | - Lei Wang
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, China; Jinan Central Hospital, No. 105, Jiefang Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250013, China
| | - Rama-Krishnan Poopal
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, China
| | - Zongming Ren
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250358, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Roy S, Darabdhara J, Ahmaruzzaman M. Sustainable degradation of pollutants, generation of electricity and hydrogen evolution via photocatalytic fuel cells: An Inclusive Review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116702. [PMID: 37490976 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
Abstract
Environmental pollution and energy crisis have recently become one of the major global concerns. Insincere discharge of massive amount of organic and inorganic wastes into the aqueous bodies causes serious impact on our environment. However, these organic substances are significant sources of carbon and energy that could be sustainably utilized rather than being discarded. Photocatalytic fuel cell (PFC) is a smart and novel energy conversion device that has the ability to achieve dual benefits: degrading the organic contaminants and simultaneously generating electricity, thereby helping in environmental remediation. This article presents a detailed study of the recent advancements in the development of PFC systems and focuses on the fundamental working principles of PFCs. The degradation of various common organic and inorganic contaminants including dyes and antibiotics with simultaneous power generation and hydrogen evolution has been outlined. The impact of various operational factors on the PFC activity has also been briefly discussed. Moreover, it provides an overview of the design guidelines of the different PFC systems that has been developed recently. It also includes a mention of the materials employed for the construction of the photo electrodes and highlights the major limitations and relevant research scopes that are anticipated to be of interest in the days to come. The review is intended to serve as a handy resource for researchers and budding scientists opting to work in this area of PFC devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Saptarshi Roy
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar, 788010, Assam, India
| | | | - Md Ahmaruzzaman
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar, 788010, Assam, India.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Qin C, Yang Y, Wu X, Chen L, Liu Z, Tang L, Lyu L, Huang D, Wang D, Zhang C, Yuan X, Liu W, Wang H. Twistedly hydrophobic basis with suitable aromatic metrics in covalent organic networks govern micropollutant decontamination. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6740. [PMID: 37875482 PMCID: PMC10597987 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42513-x] [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: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
Abstract
The pre-designable structure and unique architectures of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) render them attractive as active and porous medium for water crisis. However, the effect of functional basis with different metrics on the regulation of interfacial behavior in advanced oxidation decontamination remains a significant challenge. In this study, we pre-design and fabricate different molecular interfaces by creating ordered π skeletons, incorporating different pore sizes, and engineering hydrophilic or hydrophobic channels. These synergically break through the adsorption energy barrier and promote inner-surface renewal, achieving a high removal rate for typical antibiotic contaminants (like levofloxacin) by BTT-DATP-COF, compared with BTT-DADP-COF and BTT-DAB-COF. The experimental and theoretical calculations reveal that such functional basis engineering enable the hole-driven levofloxacin oxidation at the interface of BTT fragments to occur, accompanying with electron-mediated oxygen reduction on terphenyl motif to active radicals, endowing it facilitate the balanced extraction of holes and electrons.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chencheng Qin
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
| | - Yi Yang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
| | - Xiaodong Wu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 210009, Nanjing, China
| | - Long Chen
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, 100871, Beijing, China
| | - Zhaoli Liu
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, 100871, Beijing, China
| | - Lin Tang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
| | - Lai Lyu
- Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area; Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, 510006, Guangzhou, China
| | - Danlian Huang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
| | - Dongbo Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
| | - Chang Zhang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
| | - Xingzhong Yuan
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
| | - Wen Liu
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, 100871, Beijing, China.
| | - Hou Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Liu C, Li Y, Gai X, Xiang Z, Jiang W, He S, Liu Y, Xiao H. Advances in green materials derived from wood for detecting and removing mercury ions in water. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 335:122351. [PMID: 37567404 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
Abstract
The issue of mercury pollution in environmental remediation has garnered significant attention due to its severe health hazards to humans. Various strategies have been devised to mitigate the impact of toxic mercury ions, including coagulation, ion exchange, adsorption, membrane technology, and electrochemical treatment. Among these approaches, adsorption has emerged as an efficient and widely employed method for the uptake of low concentrations of mercury ions. It offers convenient operation, high removal efficiency, and facile regeneration of the adsorbent. Wood, being the most abundant renewable and sustainable bioresource, has garnered attention as a promising material for treating heavy metal wastewater. This is attributed to its unique physical and chemical characteristics, encompassing hierarchical pores, aligned channels, active functional groups, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness. However, a comprehensive examination of the cutting-edge applications of wood and wood-derived biopolymers in the detection and removal of mercury ions from wastewater has yet to be undertaken. Consequently, this article presents a chronological overview of recent advancements in materials and structures derived from bulk wood and its constituents, including cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, and tannin, with a specific focus on their utility in detecting and eliminating mercury from water sources. Subsequently, the most promising techniques and strategies involving wood and wood-derived biopolymers in addressing the predicament of mercury pollution are explored. Furthermore, this piece offers insights into the existing challenges and future prospects concerning environmentally friendly materials derived from wood, aiming to foster the development of cost-effective mercury adsorbents and detection devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, 250353, China; International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials and Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China; State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
| | - Yu Li
- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials and Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
| | - Xiaoqian Gai
- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials and Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
| | - Zhouyang Xiang
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
| | - Weikun Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, 250353, China
| | - Shuaiming He
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China.
| | - Yu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, 250353, China
| | - Huining Xiao
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B5A3, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Lv X, Hu H, Yao L, Deng L, Liu X, Yu L, He H. Fabrication of surface ion imprinting rice husk-based polymer for selective detection and efficient adsorption of Cu 2+ in lake water. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 298:122723. [PMID: 37119634 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Abstract
With the deepening of the concept of recycling economy and green chemistry, selective detection and capture of Cu2+ from lake water by biosorbent are of great significance. Herein, the Cu2+ ion-imprinted polymers (RH-CIIP) with organosilane containing hydroxyl and Schiff base groups (OHSBG) as ion-receptor, fluorescent chromophores and cross-linking agent, and Cu2+ as template ion, were fabricated via surface ion imprinting technology by employing mesoporous silica MCM-41 (RH@MCM-41) as supporter. The RH-CIIP could be exploited as a fluorescent sensor for Cu2+ with high selective compared with Cu2+ non-imprinted polymers (RH-CNIP). Additionally, the LOD was calculated to be 5.62 μg/L, which is far below WHO standard for Cu2+ in drinking water of 2 mg/L, and more lower than the reported methods. Moreover, the RH-CIIP can also be utilized as an adsorbent for the effective elimination of Cu2+ from lake water with the adsorption capacity of 87.8 mg/g. Besides, the kinetic features of adsorption were well defined by the pseudo-second-order model and the sorption isotherm was in agreement with the Langmuir model. Meanwhile, the interaction of RH-CIIP and Cu2+ was investigated using theoretical calculations and XPS. Finally, RH-CIIP was able to remove almost 99 % Cu2+ in lake water samples that satisfied the drink water standard.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinyan Lv
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coating, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, People's Republic of China
| | - Huiyi Hu
- School of Pharmacy ,Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330013, People's Republic of China
| | - Lifeng Yao
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coating, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, People's Republic of China
| | - Lili Deng
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coating, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiuhong Liu
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coating, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, People's Republic of China.
| | - Lide Yu
- School of Pharmacy ,Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330013, People's Republic of China.
| | - Haifeng He
- Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory of Waterborne Coating, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Liu J, Dong Y, Kang Y, Kong Q, Wang K, Mao F, Bu Y, Zhou R, Zhang C, Wu H. Exploration for cobalt/nitrogen-doped catalyst to creatinine degradation via peroxymonosulfate activation: toxicity evaluation, statistical modeling, and mechanisms study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:109110-109122. [PMID: 37770734 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29990-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
Abstract
Developing multifunctional catalysts applied in diversiform modes via advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) is a promising and attractive approach for organic pollution degradation. Herein, a novel hollow bamboo-like structural cobalt/nitrogen-doped carbonized material (CoC/N) was employed as a catalyst for AOPs, in which CoC/N was prepared in situ through calcining a Co-based coordination polymer. When CoC/N was utilized as a peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activator, the catalyst stood out prominent activities for effective CA oxidation. Furthermore, a five-level central composite rotatable design (CCRD) model describing CA decay as a function of PMS concentration, CoC/N dosage, and solution pH value was successfully constructed and engaged to explore the optimal operating conditions. Finally, the possible degradation mechanism of CA in CoC/N-PMS system was proposed by quantum chemistry calculation and LC/MS analysis. This work shed light on the structural morphology of the catalyst and its PMS synergy degradation pathway, which promotes its applications in miscellaneous pollutant degradation. A new Co/N-doped material was used to degrade unconventionality organic pollutant creatinine (CA) for the first time, in which the scientific approaches of five-level central composite rotatable design (CCRD) model, response surface methodology (RSM) and density function theory (DFT) were employed to evaluate the material performance and CA degradation pathway. The toxicity evaluation, statistical modeling and mechanisms study have been investigated meticulously.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiadi Liu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
| | - Yawen Dong
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
| | - Yu Kang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
| | - Qian Kong
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
| | - Kuaibing Wang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
| | - Feifei Mao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
| | - Yuanqing Bu
- Research Center of Solid Waste Pollution Prevention, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, 210042, People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, People's Republic of China
| | - Rong Zhou
- Research Center of Solid Waste Pollution Prevention, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing, 210042, People's Republic of China
| | - Chunyong Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
| | - Hua Wu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China.
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Peng L, Zhu H, Wang H, Guo Z, Wu Q, Yang C, Hu HY. Hydrodynamic tearing of bacteria on nanotips for sustainable water disinfection. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5734. [PMID: 37714847 PMCID: PMC10504294 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41490-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Water disinfection is conventionally achieved by oxidation or irradiation, which is often associated with a high carbon footprint and the formation of toxic byproducts. Here, we describe a nano-structured material that is highly effective at killing bacteria in water through a hydrodynamic mechanism. The material consists of carbon-coated, sharp Cu(OH)2 nanowires grown on a copper foam substrate. We show that mild water flow (e.g. driven from a storage tank) can efficiently tear up bacteria through a high dispersion force between the nanotip surface and the cell envelope. Bacterial cell rupture is due to tearing of the cell envelope rather than collisions. This mechanism produces rapid inactivation of bacteria in water, and achieved complete disinfection in a 30-day field test. Our approach exploits fluidic energy and does not require additional energy supply, thus offering an efficient and low-cost system that could potentially be incorporated in water treatment processes in wastewater facilities and rural communities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lu Peng
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ecological Remediation and Carbon Sequestration, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Haojie Zhu
- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Haobin Wang
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
| | - Zhenbin Guo
- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Semiconductor Manufacturing Research, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Qianyuan Wu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ecological Remediation and Carbon Sequestration, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.
| | - Cheng Yang
- Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.
| | - Hong-Ying Hu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ecological Remediation and Carbon Sequestration, Institute of Environment and Ecology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Khoshakhlagh AH, Saadati Z, Golbabaei F, Morais S, Paiva AM, Shahtaheri SJ. Performance assessment of the MOF adsorbent MIL-101 for removal of gaseous benzene and toluene: kinetic column modeling and simulation studies of fixed-bed adsorption. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:80791-80806. [PMID: 37306882 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28019-5] [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: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
The adsorbent MIL-101, a metal-organic framework material, was synthesized, characterized, and tested for removal of relatively low concentrations of benzene and toluene adsorbates (200 ppm) from a gas phase in a continuous flow system. Breakthrough studies were modeled based on Thomas, Yoon-Nelson, Yan, Clark, Bohart-Adams, bed-depth service time, modified dose response, Wolborska, and Gompertz in the continuous fixed-bed operation. Through statistical analysis, it was determined which type of regression is most suitable for the studied models, linear or nonlinear. By comparing the values of error functions, it was possible to infer that the Thomas model is the best match for the experimental breakthrough curves for benzene (with maximum solid-phase concentration qT=126,750 mg/g) and the Gompertz model for toluene (parameter β=0.01 min-1). Overall, when compared to the model parameters of the linear regression, those obtained through nonlinear regression show a stronger correlation with the results found experimentally. Thus, this type of regression is more suitable for the adsorption model analysis. The liquid film and intraparticle diffusion analysis was described, and it was suggested that both types of diffusion contribute to the adsorption mechanism of benzene and toluene on MIL-101. As for the isotherms, the adsorption process was better fitted by the Freundlich isotherm. The reusability of MIL-101 after six cycles was 76.5% for benzene and 62.4% for toluene, indicating that MIL-101 was a better adsorbent for the removal of benzene in comparison with toluene.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amir Hossein Khoshakhlagh
- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
| | - Zohreh Saadati
- Department of Chemistry, Omidiyeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Omidiyeh, Iran
| | - Farideh Golbabaei
- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Simone Morais
- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015, Porto, Portugal
| | - Ana Margarida Paiva
- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015, Porto, Portugal
| | - Seyed Jamaleddin Shahtaheri
- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Center for Water Quality Research, Institute for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Ren W, Tang Q, Cao H, Wang L, Zheng X. Biological Preparation of Chitosan-Loaded Silver Nanoparticles: Study of Methylene Blue Adsorption as Well as Antibacterial Properties under Light. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:22998-23007. [PMID: 37396237 PMCID: PMC10308547 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02111] [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: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
Abstract
Human beings have made significant progress in the medical field since antibiotics were widely used. However, the consequences caused by antibiotics abuse have gradually shown their negative effects. Antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has the ability to resist drug-resistant bacteria without antibiotics, and as it is increasingly recognized that nanoparticles can effectively solve the deficiency problem of singlet oxygen produced by photosensitizers, the application performance and scope of aPDT are gradually being expanded. In this study, we used a biological template method to reduce Ag+ to silver atoms in situ with bovine serum albumin (BSA) rich in various functional groups in a 50 °C water bath. The aggregation of nanomaterials was inhibited by the protein's multistage structure so that the formed nanomaterials have good dispersion and stability. It is unexpected that we used chitosan microspheres (CMs) loaded with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to adsorb methylene blue (MB), which is both a pollutant and photosensitive substance. The Langmuir adsorption isothermal curve was used to fit the adsorption capacity. The exceptional multi-bond angle chelating forceps of chitosan make it have a powerful physical adsorption capacity, and dehydrogenated functional groups of proteins with negative charge can also bond to positively charged MB to form a certain amount of ionic bonds. Compared with single bacteriostatic materials, the bacteriostatic capacity of the composite materials adsorbing MB under light was significantly improved. This composite material not only has a strong inhibitory effect on Gram-negative bacteria but also has a good inhibitory effect on the growth of Gram-positive bacteria poorly affected by conventional bacteriostatic agents. In conclusion, the CMs loaded with MB and AgNPs have some possible applications in the purification or treatment of wastewater in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wensheng Ren
- College
of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
| | - Qian Tang
- Liaoning
Key Laboratory of Bio-Organic Chemistry, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
- College
of Life and healthy, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
| | - Hongyu Cao
- Liaoning
Key Laboratory of Bio-Organic Chemistry, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
- College
of Life and healthy, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
| | - Lihao Wang
- College
of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
- Liaoning
Key Laboratory of Bio-Organic Chemistry, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
| | - Xuefang Zheng
- College
of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
- Liaoning
Key Laboratory of Bio-Organic Chemistry, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Allwin Mabes Raj AFP, Bauman M, Dimitrušev N, Ali LMA, Onofre M, Gary-Bobo M, Durand JO, Lobnik A, Košak A. Superparamagnetic Spinel-Ferrite Nano-Adsorbents Adapted for Hg 2+, Dy 3+, Tb 3+ Removal/Recycling: Synthesis, Characterization, and Assessment of Toxicity. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10072. [PMID: 37373219 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
In the present work, superparamagnetic adsorbents based on 3-aminopropyltrimethoxy silane (APTMS)-coated maghemite (γFe2O3@SiO2-NH2) and cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4@SiO2-NH2) nanoparticles were prepared and characterized using transmission-electron microscopy (TEM/HRTEM/EDXS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), specific surface-area measurements (BET), zeta potential (ζ) measurements, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and magnetometry (VSM). The adsorption of Dy3+, Tb3+, and Hg2+ ions onto adsorbent surfaces in model salt solutions was tested. The adsorption was evaluated in terms of adsorption efficiency (%), adsorption capacity (mg/g), and desorption efficiency (%) based on the results of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Both adsorbents, γFe2O3@SiO2-NH2 and CoFe2O4@SiO2-NH2, showed high adsorption efficiency toward Dy3+, Tb3+, and Hg2+ ions, ranging from 83% to 98%, while the adsorption capacity reached the following values of Dy3+, Tb3+, and Hg2+, in descending order: Tb (4.7 mg/g) > Dy (4.0 mg/g) > Hg (2.1 mg/g) for γFe2O3@SiO2-NH2; and Tb (6.2 mg/g) > Dy (4.7 mg/g) > Hg (1.2 mg/g) for CoFe2O4@SiO2-NH2. The results of the desorption with 100% of the desorbed Dy3+, Tb3+, and Hg2+ ions in an acidic medium indicated the reusability of both adsorbents. A cytotoxicity assessment of the adsorbents on human-skeletal-muscle derived cells (SKMDCs), human fibroblasts, murine macrophage cells (RAW264.7), and human-umbilical-vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) was conducted. The survival, mortality, and hatching percentages of zebrafish embryos were monitored. All the nanoparticles showed no toxicity in the zebrafish embryos until 96 hpf, even at a high concentration of 500 mg/L.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A F P Allwin Mabes Raj
- Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Environmental Science, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute for Environmental Protection and Sensors (IOS) Ltd., Beloruska 7, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
| | - Maja Bauman
- Institute for Environmental Protection and Sensors (IOS) Ltd., Beloruska 7, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
| | - Nena Dimitrušev
- Institute for Environmental Protection and Sensors (IOS) Ltd., Beloruska 7, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
- Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
| | - Lamiaa M A Ali
- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293 Montpellier, France
| | - Mélanie Onofre
- IBMM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34293 Montpellier, France
| | | | | | - Aleksandra Lobnik
- Institute for Environmental Protection and Sensors (IOS) Ltd., Beloruska 7, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
- Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
| | - Aljoša Košak
- Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Mandal P, Sawant PD, Bhattacharyya K. A rationale for the rapid extraction of ultra-low-level uranyl ions in simulated bioassays regulated by Mn-dopants over magnetic nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2023; 13:15783-15804. [PMID: 37235108 PMCID: PMC10208056 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01957h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Although the sorption of uranyl ions and other heavy metal ions over magnetic nanoparticles is well reported, the parameters governing the sorption process over the magnetic nanoparticles have not been clearly enumerated. However, to increase the efficiency of the sorption over the surface of these magnetic nanoparticles, it is essential to understand the different structural parameters that are involved in the sorption process. The sorption of uranyl ions and other competitive ions in simulated urine samples at different pH was effectively accomplished over magnetic nanoparticles of Fe3O4 (MNPs) and Mn-doped Fe3O4 (Mn-MNPs). The MNPs and Mn-MNPs were synthesized using an easily modified co-precipitation method and were thoroughly characterised using several techniques, such as XRD, HRTEM, SEM, zeta potential, and XPS. The substitutional doping of Mn (1 to 5 at%) in the Fe3O4 lattice (Mn-MNPs) showed better sorption ability as compared to that of MNPs. The sorption properties of these nanoparticles were mainly correlated with the different structural parameters to understand the roles of surface charge and different morphological parameters. The interaction centres over the surface of MNPs with the uranyl ions were designated and the effects of ionic interactions with uranyl ions for these sites were calculated. Extensive XPS, ab initio calculations and zeta potential studies have provided deep insights into the different aspects that play key roles in the sorption process. These materials showed one of the best Kd values (∼3 × 106 cm3) in a neutral medium with very low t1/2 values (∼0.9 min). The fast sorption kinetics (very low t1/2) makes them amongst the best sorption materials for uranyl ions and optimal for the quantification of ultra-low-level uranyl ions in simulated bioassays.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Mandal
- Radiation Safety Systems Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Mumbai 40085 India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute Mumbai 400094 India
| | - P D Sawant
- Radiation Safety Systems Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Mumbai 40085 India
| | - K Bhattacharyya
- Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Mumbai 40085 India +91 22 2550 5151 +91 22 25593219
- Homi Bhabha National Institute Mumbai 400094 India
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Zou H, Gong L, Xu Y, Ni H, Jiang Y, Li Y, Huang C, Liu Q. Plasmonic scattering imaging of single Cu 2-xSe nanoparticle for Hg 2+ detection. Talanta 2023; 261:124663. [PMID: 37209587 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124663] [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: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
The development of new efficient contrast nanoprobe has been greatly concerned in the field of scattering imaging for sensitive and accurate detection of trace analytes. In this work, the non-stoichiometric Cu2-xSe nanoparticle with typical localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) properties originating from their copper deficiency as a plasmonic scattering imaging probe was developed for sensitive and selective detection of Hg2+ under dark-field microscopy. Hg2+ can compete with Cu(I)/Cu(II) which were sources of optically active holes coexisting in these Cu2-xSe nanoparticles for its higher affinity with Se2-. The plasmonic properties of Cu2-xSe were adjusted effectively. Thus, the color scattering images of Cu2-xSe nanoparticles was changed from blue to cyan, and the scattering intensity was obviously enhanced with the dark-field microscopy. There was a linear relationship between the scattering intensity enhancement and the Hg2+ concentration in the range of 10-300 nM with a low detection limit of 1.07 nM. The proposed method has good potential for Hg2+ detection in the actual water samples. This work provides a new perspective on applying new plasmonic imaging probe for the reliable determination of trace heavy metal substances in the environment at a single particle level.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hongyan Zou
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
| | - Lijun Gong
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analysis System, Chongqing Science and Technology Commission, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing, 400715, China
| | - Yue Xu
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analysis System, Chongqing Science and Technology Commission, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing, 400715, China
| | - Huanhuan Ni
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
| | - Yongjian Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
| | - Yuanfang Li
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analysis System, Chongqing Science and Technology Commission, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing, 400715, China
| | - Chengzhi Huang
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
| | - Qingqing Liu
- College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Saleem A, Chen J, Liu M, Liu N, Usman M, Wang K, Haris M, Zhang Y, Li P. Versatile Magnetic Mesoporous Carbon Derived Nano-Adsorbent for Synchronized Toxic Metal Removal and Bacterial Disinfection from Water Matrices. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207348. [PMID: 36617518 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Contamination of water resources by toxic metals and opportunistic pathogens remains a serious challenge. The development of nano-adsorbents with desired features to tackle this problem is a continuously evolving field. Here, magnetic mesoporous carbon nanospheres grafted by antimicrobial polyhexamethylene biguanidine (PHMB) are reported. Detailed mechanistic investigations reveal that the electrostatic stabilizer modified magnetic nanocore interfaced mesoporous shell can be programmatically regulated to tune the size and related morphological properties. The core-shell nano-adsorbent shows tailorable shell thickness (≈20-55 nm), high surface area (363.47 m2 g-1 ), pore volume (0.426 cm3 g-1 ), radially gradient pores (11.26 nm), and abundant biguanidine functionality. Importantly, the nano-adsorbent has high adsorption capacity for toxic thallium (Tl(I) ions (≈559 mg g-1 ), excellent disinfection against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (>99.99% at 2 and 2.5 µg mL-1 ), ultrafast disinfection kinetics rate (>99.99% within ≈4 min), and remarkable regeneration capability when exposed to polluted water matrices. The Tl(I) removal is attributed to surface complexation and physical adsorption owing to open ended mesopores, while disinfection relies on contact of terminal biguanidines with phospholipid head groups of membrane. The significance of this work lies in bringing up effective synchronic water purification technology to combat pathogenic microorganisms and toxic metal.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Atif Saleem
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Jingjie Chen
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Meng Liu
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Nian Liu
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Muhammad Usman
- École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes, CNRS, UMR 6226, Rennes, 35708, France
| | - Ke Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
| | - Muhammad Haris
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
| | - Yuezhou Zhang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, 218 Qingyi Road, Ningbo, 315103, China
| | - Peng Li
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE) & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (SIBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Solanki K, Sharma S, Yadav S, Kaushik B, Rana P, Dixit R, Sharma RK. Hierarchical 3D Flower-like Metal Oxides Micro/Nanostructures: Fabrication, Surface Modification, Their Crucial Role in Environmental Decontamination, Mechanistic Insights, and Future Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300394. [PMID: 36950767 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Hierarchical micro/nanostructures are constructed by micro-scaled objects with nanoarchitectures belonging to an interesting class of crystalline materials that has significant applications in diverse fields. Featured with a large surface-to-volume ratio, facile mass transportation, high stability against aggregation, structurally enhanced adsorption, and catalytical performances, three dimenisional (3D) hierarchical metal oxides have been considered as versatile functional materials for waste-water treatment. Due to the ineffectiveness of traditional water purification protocols for reclamation of water, lately, the use of hierarchical metal oxides has emerged as an appealing platform for the remediation of water pollution owing to their fascinating and tailorable physiochemical properties. The present review highlights various approaches to the tunable synthesis of hierarchical structures along with their surface modification strategies to enhance their efficiencies for the removal of different noxious substances. Besides, their applications for the eradication of organic and inorganic contaminants have been discussed comprehensively with their plausible mechanistic pathways. Finally, overlooked aspects in this field as well as the major roadblocks to the implementation of these metal oxide architectures for large-scale treatment of wastewater are provided here. Moreover, the potential ways to tackle these issues are also presented which may be useful for the transformation of current water treatment technologies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kanika Solanki
- Green Chemistry Network Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
| | - Shivani Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
| | - Sneha Yadav
- Green Chemistry Network Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
| | - Bhawna Kaushik
- Green Chemistry Network Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
| | - Pooja Rana
- Green Chemistry Network Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
| | - Ranjana Dixit
- Department of Chemistry, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
| | - R K Sharma
- Green Chemistry Network Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110007, India
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Sanad MMS, Gaber SE, El-Aswar EI, Farahat MM. Graphene-magnetite functionalized diatomite for efficient removal of organochlorine pesticides from aquatic environment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 330:117145. [PMID: 36586365 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117145] [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: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
A unique composite based on graphene oxide, magnetite, and diatomite was synthetized by eco-friendly dry coating technique for the removal of four toxic organochlorine pesticides from agricultural drainage. The prepared composite was fully characterized using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), particle size analyzer, Vibrating-sample magnetometer (VSM), magnetic susceptibility meter, zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDS), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis (BET) techniques. The characterization results confirmed the fabrication of a discrete core/shell structured composite possess both adsorptive and magnetic nature. The surface area, pore volume and pore diameter were 23.4 m2/g, 0.0026 cm3/g, and 4.5 nm, respectively. The amenability to use the fabricated composite as an adsorbent for some organochlorine pesticides was investigated under different conditions of concentration, time, pH, and temperature. Batch adsorption experiment showed that 97% removal efficiency was observed for all the studied pesticides with adsorption capacities of 7.78 mg/g after 2 h contact time and at any pH region. The adsorption was exothermic (ΔH < 0), spontaneous (ΔG° < 0), followed pseudo 2nd order kinetics (R2 > 0.998), and fitted well to Langmuir's isotherm pattern for all pesticides (R2 > 0.98). It is assumed that organochlorine pesticides were initially physisorbed by the graphene nanoplatelets via hydrophobic and π-π interactions along with chemisorption for forming monolayer. Moreover, the pesticides molecules could diffuse in the DMG composite micropores and be trapped in the structural defects. The regeneration of the composite exhibited over 90% removal efficiency even after seven cycles. The fabricated composite was examined to remove organochlorine from a real water sample, the obtained results suggest the possibility to use this composite as an economical, effective and sustainable adsorbent for the treatment of pesticides contaminating water.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Moustafa M S Sanad
- Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, (CMRDI) P.O. Box 87, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Seleem E Gaber
- Central Laboratories for Environmental Quality Monitoring (CLEQM), National Water Research Center (NWRC), El-Kanater, 13621, Qalyubiyah, Egypt.
| | - Eslam Ibrahim El-Aswar
- Central Laboratories for Environmental Quality Monitoring (CLEQM), National Water Research Center (NWRC), El-Kanater, 13621, Qalyubiyah, Egypt
| | - Mohsen M Farahat
- Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, (CMRDI) P.O. Box 87, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Ren Y, Zheng W, Li S, Liu Y. Atomic H*-mediated electrochemical removal of low concentration antimonite and recovery of antimony from water. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130520. [PMID: 36462238 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Compounds containing antimony (Sb) are broadly used as starting materials for a wide range of industrial products, leading to serious water pollution associated with Sb rock mining as well as Sb leaching. Herein, we proposed an innovative design of an electrified membrane consisted of bimetallic palladium and iron nanoparticles (Pd-Fe NPs) supported on conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) networks. The nanohybrid filter enabled effective generation and retainment of atomic hydrogen (H*) under an electric field, which further contributed to the complete electroreduction of antimonite (Sb(III)). The highest atomic H* yield and Sb(III) removal kinetics were identified once a potential of -1.0 V vs. Ag/AgCl was exerted. Compared to the pristine CNT, Pd-CNT and Fe-CNT filters, the reaction rate constant of the Pd/Fe-CNT filter was increased 5.15-, 2.39-, and 1.76-fold, respectively for electrochemical removal of Sb(III). The results denoted that the superior performance of the Pd/Fe-CNT nanohybrid filter originated from: (1) the flow-through design, which enhanced mass transport, (2) the bimetallic design, which increased the catalytic activity, and (3) the collective contribution from atomic H*-mediated indirect reduction and direct electron transfer reduction mechanisms. The robust system performance occurred over a broad range of pH values, a variety of water matrices and can withstand several cycles of experiments. Our findings highlight an effective electro-filtration strategy to induce atomic H*-mediated electrochemical removal and recovery of Sb from water.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yifan Ren
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Wentian Zheng
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Shuo Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China.
| | - Yanbiao Liu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Feng S, Xie T, Kong D, Yang F, Li T, Yang J, Liu M, Du H, Su Z. Boosting visible light photocatalysis in BiOI/BaFe 12O 19 magnetic heterojunction. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:30197-30209. [PMID: 36422780 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24094-2] [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: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Many previous studies have underestimated the role of magnetic components in improving photocatalytic performance. It is significance to explore the migration mechanism of photoinduced carriers in magnetic heterojunction. Here, a magnetic heterojunction, BiOI/BaFe12O19, was synthesized by a simple preparation method. The optimal synthesis conditions and photocatalytic reaction conditions were explored. The growth mechanism of bismuth iodide oxide (BiOI) was elaborated by introducing a micromagnetic field stemming from barium ferrite (BaFe12O19). The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Mott-Schottky curve (MS), transient fluorescence spectrometer (PL), and photocurrent response plot (i ~ t) tests indicated that the BiOI/BaFe12O19 possessed a higher transfer capacity of electrons, higher separation efficiency of photoinduced carriers, stronger photocurrent response, and higher carriers density, compared with pure BiOI. The ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer (UV-vis DRS), electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer (EPR), MS, and quenching experiments revealed band structure configuration and migration mechanism of photoinduced carriers. The enhancement mechanism of photocatalysis and photocatalytic reaction mechanism was clearly proclaimed in BiOI/BaFe12O19 catalytic system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shan Feng
- School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China
| | - Taiping Xie
- Research Office, Chongqing Preschool Education College, Chongqing, 404047, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, 408100, China
| | - Deshun Kong
- School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China
| | - Fuling Yang
- School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China
| | - Tao Li
- School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China
| | - Junwei Yang
- School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China
| | - Meixin Liu
- School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China
| | - Haigang Du
- School of Mining and Mechanical Engineering, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China
| | - Zhimin Su
- Chongqing Academy of Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing, 400065, China.
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Aqeel T, Galstyan V, Comini E, Bumajdad A. Efficient one-pot synthesis of antimony-containing mesoporous tin dioxide nanostructures for gas-sensing applications. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
|
24
|
Song ZY, Gao ZW, Li YY, Duan W, Xiao XY, Zhao YH, Yang YF, Huang CC, Yang M, Chen SH, Li PH, Huang XJ. Generalizable Descriptors of Highly Sensitive Detection of As(III) over Transition-Metal Single Atoms: A Combined Density Function Theory and Gradient Boosting Regression Approach. Anal Chem 2023; 95:3666-3674. [PMID: 36656141 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c04617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Abstract
Traditional nanomodified electrodes have made great achievements in electrochemical stripping voltammetry of sensing materials for As(III) detection. Moreover, the intermediate states are complicated to probe because of the ultrashort lifetime and complex reaction conditions of the electron transfer process in electroanalysis, which seriously hinder the identification of the actual active site. Herein, the intrinsic interaction of highly sensitive analytical behavior of nanomaterials is elucidated from the perspective of electronic structure through density functional theory (DFT) and gradient boosting regression (GBR). It is revealed that the atomic radius, d-band center (εd), and the largest coordinative TM-N bond length play a crucial role in regulating the arsenic reduction reaction (ARR) performance by the established ARR process for 27 sets of transition-metal single atoms supported on N-doped graphene. Furthermore, the database composed of filtered intrinsic electronic structural properties and the calculated descriptors of the central metal atom in TM-N4-Gra were also successfully extended to oxygen evolution reaction (OER) systems, which effectively verified the reliability of the whole approach. Generally, a multistep workflow is developed through GBR models combined with DFT for valid screening of sensing materials, which will effectively upgrade the traditional trial-and-error mode for electrochemical interface designing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zong-Yin Song
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
| | - Zhi-Wei Gao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
| | - Yong-Yu Li
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300350, China
| | - Wanchun Duan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
| | - Xiang-Yu Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
| | - Yong-Huan Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
| | - Yuan-Fan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
| | - Cong-Cong Huang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China
| | - Meng Yang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China
| | - Shi-Hua Chen
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem And Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai200050, China
| | - Pei-Hua Li
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China
| | - Xing-Jiu Huang
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Optics and Technology, And Environmental Materials and Pollution Control Laboratory, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei230031, China.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei230026, China.,State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem And Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai200050, China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Tao X, Chen X, Cai S, Yan F, Li S, Jin S, Zhu H. A multifunctional heterogeneous superwettable coating for water collection, oil/water separation and oil absorption. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 443:130166. [PMID: 36265375 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Herein, inspired by desert beetles, we fabricated a multifunctional heterogeneous superwettable coating (MHSC) for water collection and oily wastewater cleanup. The selective modifications of 1-octadecanethiol (ODT) treated CoO and P25 TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared, so hydrophobic CoO NPs and superhydrophilic P25 NPs were combined on the MHSC, showing the water contact angle (WCA) of 156.5° and rolling-off angle (RA) of 6.4°. With the aid of waterborne polyurethane (WPU), five kinds of substrates (i.e., glass slide, dish, wood, fabric, sponge) spray-coated by MHSC displayed high-efficiency water collection rates (WCRs) of 18.1 ± 0.7 mg min-1 cm-2. Moreover, MHSC coated fabric manifested robust oil/water separations with separation efficiencies (SEs) > 99.7 % and fluxes ranged from 9.7 to 11.0 L m-2 s-1. Efficient oil sorption from oily water was obtained by MHSC coated sponge with oil absorption capacities (OACs) of 6.5-29.5 g g-1. Further, even dealt with the treatments of mechanical destructions, extreme temperature and UV illumination, the coated materials remained stable performances.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xianlu Tao
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, PR China
| | - Xiaoyu Chen
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, PR China
| | - Si Cai
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, PR China
| | - Fuan Yan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Pharmacy, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
| | - Siqi Li
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, PR China.
| | - Shiwei Jin
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, PR China.
| | - Hai Zhu
- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam 999077, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China; Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Novel graphene quantum dots modified NH2-MIL-125 photocatalytic composites for effective antibacterial property and mechanism insight. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
|
27
|
Zhang H, Zhang D, Zhang D, Shao X, Zhang T, Wu R, Ji X. High-Performance Integrated rGO-[Polymeric Ionic Liquid] [Heteropolyanions] for Catalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:739-749. [PMID: 36596649 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Polymeric ionic liquid (such as poly[ViEtIm]Br)-modified reduced graphene oxide (rGO), rGO-poly[ViEtIm]Br, was nominated as an open carrier to construct a degradation platform. The large specific surface of rGO together with the anion-exchange property of poly[ViEtIm]Br terminals led to the wide growth of heteropolyanions (like [PW12O40]3-, [PMo12O40]3-, and [SiW12O40]4-), thus assembling the integrated catalyst rGO-poly[ViEtIm][heteropolyanions]. The grafted poly[ViEtIm]Br provided an anchor point to interlink the polar heteropolyanions and the nonpolar rGO substrate, endowing this graphene-based catalyst with excellent dispersibility. The adequate exposure of heteropolyanions further promoted the decolorization capability during the degradation procedure. Morphology, structure, and properties of materials were confirmed and monitored via transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, etc. rGO-poly[ViEtIm][PW12O40] was selected as the optimal catalyst with degradation efficiency toward methyl orange reaching 98.7% in 3 h. In addition, the excellent structural stability of the catalyst improved the decolorization efficiency, which reached 95% after recycling five times.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hairan Zhang
- School of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong723001, China
| | - Duo Zhang
- School of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong723001, China
| | - Dan Zhang
- School of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong723001, China
| | - Xianzhao Shao
- School of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong723001, China
| | - Tianlei Zhang
- School of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong723001, China
| | - Rui Wu
- School of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong723001, China
| | - Xiaohui Ji
- School of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong723001, China
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Wang X, Wang L, Wu D, Yuan D, Ge H, Wu X. PbO 2 materials for electrochemical environmental engineering: A review on synthesis and applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 855:158880. [PMID: 36130629 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Lead dioxide (PbO2) materials have been widely employed in various fields such as batteries, electrochemical engineering, and more recently environmental engineering as anode materials, due to their unique physicochemical properties. Key performances of PbO2 electrodes, such as energy efficiency and space-time yield, are influenced by morphological as well as compositional factors. Micro-nano structure regulation and decoration of metal/non-metal on PbO2 is an outstanding technique to revamp its electrocatalytic activities and enhance environmental engineering efficiency. The aim of this review is to comprehensively summarize the recent research progress in the morphology control, the structure constructions, and the element doping of PbO2 materials, further with many environmental application cases evaluated. Concerning electrochemical environmental engineering, the lead dioxide employed in chemical oxygen demand detection, ozone generators, and wastewater treatment has been comprehensively reviewed. In addition, the future research perspectives, challenges and the opportunities on PbO2 materials for environmental applications are proposed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xi Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
| | - Luyang Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
| | - Dandan Wu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
| | - Du Yuan
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
| | - Hang Ge
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
| | - Xu Wu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
He Y, Cai J, Xu Y, Luo B, Liu M. Chitin nanocrystals scaffold by directional freezing for high-efficiency water purification. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
|
30
|
Farasati Far B, Naimi-Jamal MR, Safaei M, Zarei K, Moradi M, Yazdani Nezhad H. A Review on Biomedical Application of Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels with a Focus on Drug Delivery Systems. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245432. [PMID: 36559799 PMCID: PMC9784417 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Over the last years of research on drug delivery systems (DDSs), natural polymer-based hydrogels have shown many scientific advances due to their intrinsic properties and a wide variety of potential applications. While drug efficacy and cytotoxicity play a key role, adopting a proper DDS is crucial to preserve the drug along the route of administration and possess desired therapeutic effect at the targeted site. Thus, drug delivery technology can be used to overcome the difficulties of maintaining drugs at a physiologically related serum concentration for prolonged periods. Due to their outstanding biocompatibility, polysaccharides have been thoroughly researched as a biological material for DDS advancement. To formulate a modified DDS, polysaccharides can cross-link with different molecules, resulting in hydrogels. According to our recent findings, targeted drug delivery at a certain spot occurs due to external stimulation such as temperature, pH, glucose, or light. As an adjustable biomedical device, the hydrogel has tremendous potential for nanotech applications in involved health areas such as pharmaceutical and biomedical engineering. An overview of hydrogel characteristics and functionalities is provided in this review. We focus on discussing the various kinds of hydrogel-based systems on their potential for effectively delivering drugs that are made of polysaccharides.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bahareh Farasati Far
- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
| | - Mohammad Reza Naimi-Jamal
- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.R.N.-J.); (H.Y.N.); Tel.: +98-21-7724-0289 (M.R.N.-J); +44-(0)20-7040-5060 (H.Y.N.)
| | - Maryam Safaei
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta 99628, Turkey
| | - Kimia Zarei
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1916893813, Iran
| | - Marzieh Moradi
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran
| | - Hamed Yazdani Nezhad
- Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, City University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK
- Correspondence: (M.R.N.-J.); (H.Y.N.); Tel.: +98-21-7724-0289 (M.R.N.-J); +44-(0)20-7040-5060 (H.Y.N.)
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Simultaneously enhancing the photocatalytic and photothermal effect of NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt ternary heterojunction for rapid therapy of bacteria-infected wounds. Bioact Mater 2022; 18:421-432. [PMID: 35415303 PMCID: PMC8968451 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.03.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Infections caused by bacteria threaten human health, so how to effectively kill bacteria is an urgent problem. We therefore synthesized a NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt ternary composite heterojunction with graphene oxide (GO) and platinum (Pt) nanoparticles co-doped with metal-organic framework (NH2-MIL-125) for use in photocatalytic and photothermal synergistic disinfection under white light irradiation. Due to the good conductivity of GO and the Schottky junction between Pt and MOF, the doping of GO and Pt will effectively separate and transfer the photogenerated electron-hole pairs generated by NH2-MIL-125, thereby effectively improving the photocatalytic efficiency of NH2-MIL-125. Meanwhile, NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt has good photothermal effect under white light irradiation. Therefore, the NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt composite can be used for effective sterilization. The antibacterial efficiency of NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were as high as 99.94% and 99.12%, respectively, within 20 min of white light irradiation. In vivo experiments showed that NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt could effectively kill bacteria and promote wound healing. This work brings new insights into the use of NH2-MIL-125-based photocatalyst materials for rapid disinfection of environments with pathogenic microorganisms. The NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt ternary heterojunction is constructed by a simple hydrothermal method and in-situ growth method. Two electron-hole pair separation paths are constructed in NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt. The unique porous structure and characteristics of NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt can effectively adsorb oxygen and generate ROS. NH2-MIL-125-GO-Pt can treat wounds infected by bacteria with excellent biosafety.
Collapse
|
32
|
A bifunctional-iodine coordination bismuth crystallization material: excellent photocatalytic and adsorption properties as well as mechanism investigation. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
|
33
|
Ahmed SF, Mofijur M, Ahmed B, Mehnaz T, Mehejabin F, Maliat D, Hoang AT, Shafiullah GM. Nanomaterials as a sustainable choice for treating wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:113807. [PMID: 35798266 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Wastewater containing toxic substances is a major threat to the health of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. In order to treat wastewater, nanomaterials are currently being studied intensively due to their unprecedented properties. The unique features of nanoparticles are prompting an increasing number of studies into their use in wastewater treatment. Although several studies have been undertaken in recent years, most of them did not focus on some of the nanomaterials that are now often utilized for wastewater treatment. It is essential to investigate the most recent advances in all the types of nanomaterials that are now frequently employed for wastewater treatment. The recent advancements in common nanomaterials used for sustainable wastewater treatment is comprehensively reviewed in this paper. This paper also thoroughly assesses unique features, proper utilization, future prospects, and current limitations of green nanotechnology in wastewater treatment. Zero-valent metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, especially iron oxides were shown to be more effective than traditional carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for recovering heavy metals in wastewater. Iron oxide achieved 75.9% COD (chemical oxygen demand) removal efficiency while titanium oxide (TiO2) achieved 75.5% COD. Iron nanoparticles attained 72.1% methyl blue removal efficiency. However, since only a few types of nanomaterials have been commercialized, it is important to also focus on the economic feasibility of each nanomaterial. This study found that the large surface area, high reactivity, and strong mechanical properties of nanoparticles means they can be considered as a promising option for successful wastewater treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shams Forruque Ahmed
- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, 4000, Bangladesh.
| | - M Mofijur
- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia
| | - Bushra Ahmed
- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, 4000, Bangladesh
| | - Tabassum Mehnaz
- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, 4000, Bangladesh
| | - Fatema Mehejabin
- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, 4000, Bangladesh
| | - Daina Maliat
- Science and Math Program, Asian University for Women, Chattogram, 4000, Bangladesh
| | - Anh Tuan Hoang
- Institute of Engineering, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
| | - G M Shafiullah
- Discipline of Engineering and Energy, Murdoch University, Western Australia, 6150, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Tan L, Xie C, Yang Q, Luo K, Zhou L. Rational construction of a robust nanoprobe for highly selective and sensitive nitrite and formaldehyde detection and imaging in real foods. Food Chem 2022; 405:134949. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
|
35
|
Li L, He Y, Fu H, Qu X, Xu Z. Efficient and reductive removal of bromate using a novel and stable nanoscale zero-valent iron embedded in N-doped carbon derived from metal-organic frameworks. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 306:135503. [PMID: 35777548 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135503] [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: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) has drawn great interest in the remediation of contaminated waters. In this study, we prepared a novel and stable nZVI embedded in N-doped carbon matrix (nZVI@MOF-CN) using a facile direct carbonization method, in which an iron-containing metal-organic framework (MOF) served as both the iron and carbon sources, and melamine as the nitrogen source. The nZVI@MOF-CN composites were used in the removal of bromate in water, which could be effectively reduced by the surface electrons transferred from nZVI to the carbon encapsulation layer due to the Schottky-Mott effect. Doped nitrogen significantly facilitated the reduction of bromate by nZVI, because it enhanced the nZVI dispersion and bromate adsorption, and modulated the carbon matrix conductivity. The bromate reduction activity of nZVI@MOF-CN was more than 50 times higher that of its un-doped counterpart and a commercial nZVI. Moreover, owing to the protection of carbon encapsulation layer, nZVI@MOF-CN exhibited good stability and reusability. The leached concentration of iron ions of nZVI@MOF-CN was less than 5% of the commercial nZVI under the same reaction conditions. Commercial nZVI almost completely lost its bromate reduction activity after use (3% reduction efficiency in the examined time frame), while nZVI@MOF-CN maintained a reduction efficiency of 61%. The nZVI@MOF-CN could be effectively regenerated by hydrogenation reduction. After five reaction-regeneration cycles, nZVI@MOF-CN still achieved a bromate reduction efficiency of approximately 80%. These results suggest that MOF-derived nZVI materials are highly reactive and stable for the reductive removal of pollutants in water.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Long Li
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse/School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210046, China
| | - Yuhao He
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse/School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210046, China
| | - Heyun Fu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse/School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210046, China.
| | - Xiaolei Qu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse/School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210046, China
| | - Zhaoyi Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse/School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210046, China
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Khan SA, Jain M, Pandey A, Pant KK, Ziora ZM, Blaskovich MAT, Shetti NP, Aminabhavi TM. Leveraging the potential of silver nanoparticles-based materials towards sustainable water treatment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 319:115675. [PMID: 35834856 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Increasing demand of pure and accessible water and improper disposal of waste into the existing water resources are the major challenges for sustainable development. Nanoscale technology is an effective approach that is increasingly being applied to water remediation. Compared to conventional water treatment processes, silver nanotechnology has been demonstrated to have advantages due to its anti-microbial and oligodynamic (biocidal) properties. This review is focused on environmentally friendly green syntheses of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and their applications for the disinfection and microbial control of wastewater. A bibliometric keyword analysis is conducted to unveil important keywords and topics in the utilisation of AgNPs for water treatment applications. The effectiveness of AgNPs, as both free nanoparticles (NPs) or as supported NPs (nanocomposites), to deal with noxious pollutants like complex dyes, heavy metals as well as emerging pollutants of concern is also discussed. This knowledge dataset will be helpful for researchers to identify and utilise the distinctive features of AgNPs and will hopefully stimulate the development of novel solutions to improve wastewater treatment. This review will also help researchers to prepare effective water management strategies using nano silver-based systems manufactured using green chemistry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sadaf Aiman Khan
- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
| | - Marut Jain
- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
| | - Ashish Pandey
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, India
| | - Kamal Kishore Pant
- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, India.
| | - Zyta Maria Ziora
- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
| | - Mark A T Blaskovich
- The University of Queensland - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR), India; Centre for Superbug Solutions, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
| | - Nagaraj P Shetti
- School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, Karnataka, India
| | - Tejraj M Aminabhavi
- School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, Karnataka, India; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India.
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Efficient Degradation of Printing and Dyeing Wastewater by Lotus Leaf-Based Nitrogen Self-Doped Mesoporous Biochar Activated Persulfate: Synergistic Mechanism of Adsorption and Catalysis. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12091004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
The discharge of printing and dyeing wastewater has been increasing, causing serious environmental pollution with the rapid development of the industry. Based on this, an N self-doped mesoporous lotus leaf biochar (LLC800) was prepared from lotus leaves as raw material for the activation of Persulfate (PS) to degrade wastewater from printing and dyeing. The removal rate of AO7 by PS, LLC800 and LLC800/PS systems were 0.84%, 31.11% and 99.46%, respectively. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR) and quench tests showed the presence of free radicals (•OH, SO4●− and O2●−) and nonradical (1O2) in the LLC800/PS system, where nonradicals (1O2) play an important role in the degradation of AO7. The “N self-doped” effect formed by the high N content of lotus leaves is the main factor leading to the high adsorption and catalytic performance of lotus leaf biochar. The effect of pyrolysis temperature on the performance of biochar can be attributed to the change of N content and conformation and specific surface area in biochar. Moreover, the LLC800/PS system has a strong resistance to interference. This work can provide technical support for the preparation of high-performance adsorption-catalytic biochar and the development of high-performance activation materials for persulfate.
Collapse
|
38
|
Chaudhuri H, Yun YS. Synthesis and environmental applications of graphene oxide/layered double hydroxides and graphene oxide/MXenes: A critical review. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
|
39
|
Hafeez A, Karim ZA, Ismail AF, Jamil A, Mohammad Said KA, Ali A. Tuneable molecular selective boron nitride nanosheet ultrafiltration lamellar membrane for dye exclusion to remediate the environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135066. [PMID: 35623426 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135066] [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: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Smart tuning of the membrane's porous nanostructures offers an effective strategy for creating state-of-the-art, high-performance separation membranes. In aqueous solution, polyethylene glycol (PEG) grafted boron nitride PEGX-g-(f-BN) nanosheets exhibit high permeance and excellent molecular sieving. The molecular selectivity of the PEGX-g-(f-BN) lamellar membrane is controlled by the nanopores, which can be tuned by modulating the interplanar spacing between the nanosheets. Herein, the interplanar spacing of h-BN nanosheets is enhanced in the range of 0.334-0.348 nm through grafting different molecular weight PEG. Moreover, the grafted PEG instigates a synergistic effect on the nanosheets in two ways. Firstly, through PEG intercalation, the interlayer spacing of the (002) plane could be adjusted without significant deterioration to the hexagonal crystallographic structure. Secondly, intercalated PEG in BN nanosheets reflects in terms of improved h-BN wettability through transformation to hydrophilic surface characteristics (small contact angle of 36-39°). The fabricated PEGX-g-(f-BN) lamellar membrane acquires stable and interconnected nanopores and nanochannels with an average pore diameter of 1.36-2.19 nm. Permeance-exclusion trade-off manipulation through methodical approaches of PEGX-g-(f-BN) decoration thickness and interplanar spacing is exploited to build a better understanding of water transport behavior. PEGX-g-(f-BN) lamellar membranes show unprecedented permeance of ∼1253 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 with a steady methyl blue (MB) exclusion of 98.9% even in different pH conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Asif Hafeez
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Department of Materials, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610, Pakistan
| | - Zulhairun Abdul Karim
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
| | - Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
| | - Asif Jamil
- Department of Chemical, Polymer and Composite Materials Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology (New Campus), 54890, Lahore, Pakistan
| | - Khairul Anwar Mohammad Said
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering (SCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
| | - Abulhassan Ali
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Zhu T, Gou Q, Yang Y, Zhang Y, Chen M. Bis-Schiff base functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles for the sensitive fluorescence sensation of copper ions in aqueous medium. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
|
41
|
Song X, Chen X, Liang Z, Xu D, Liang Y. Colorimetric determination of Hg(II) ions based on core/shell Au@MnO2 nanoparticles with oxidase-like activity. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
42
|
Tang Y, Zheng M, Xue W, Huang H, Zhang G. Combined Skeleton and Spatial Rigidification of AIEgens in 2D Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosted Fluorescence Emission and Sensing of Antibiotics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:37853-37864. [PMID: 35948042 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
AIEgens show relatively weak fluorescence performance owing to the existence of π-π interlayer accumulation, molecular layer planarization, and intramolecular rotation in aggregation-induced emission (AIE) molecules, which limit its application scope. Herein, we put forward a combined skeleton and spatial rigidification method to boost the fluorescence emission efficiency of AIEgens. As a proof-of-concept experiment, two highly fluorescent covalent organic frameworks (COFs) were designed and constructed by the Knoevenagel condensation reaction. The experimental results show that the combined skeleton and spatial rigidification endowed excellent fluorescence emission for the resulting F-COF-2 by destruction of the π-π interlayer accumulation, interference of the molecular layer planarization, and restriction of the intramolecular rotation of the AIEgen unit. F-COF-2 displayed highly sensitive and selective NFT and NZF detection. Particularly, the Ksv value and limit of detection of F-COF-2 toward NFT were estimated to be 9.12 × 105 M-1 and 3.35 ppb, respectively, which surpassed all the reported crystalline porous fluorescent materials. The mechanism study proved that its outstanding fluorescence detection property was ascribed to the formation of a nonfluorescent complex induced by hydrogen bond interactions and electron transfer between F-COF-2 and NFT and NZF. This work not only proposes a combined skeleton and spatial rigidification strategy to improve the fluorescence efficiency of AIE molecules but also develops a sensor with high fluorescence efficiency, high chemical stability, and highly efficient detection of antibiotics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuanzhe Tang
- Institute of Oceanic and Environmental Chemical Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science &Technology, State Key Lab Breeding Base of Green Chemical Synthesis Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China
| | - Mingze Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China
| | - Wenjuan Xue
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China
| | - Hongliang Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China
| | - Guoliang Zhang
- Institute of Oceanic and Environmental Chemical Engineering, Center for Membrane and Water Science &Technology, State Key Lab Breeding Base of Green Chemical Synthesis Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Hao L, Li L, Yu S, Liu J. Humic acid-coated hydrated ferric oxides-polymer nanocomposites for heavy metal removal in water. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 834:155427. [PMID: 35469889 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Water pollution by toxic heavy metals poses a threat to the environment and human bodies. Herein, a novel hydrated ferric oxide nanoparticle (HFO) based hybrid adsorbent was fabricated for the removal of toxic Cu(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) from water. HFOs were immobilized into a porous resin D-201, and then this nanocomposite HFO-D201 was coated with humic acid (HA) to enhance the binding sites of target metals. Both HFOs and HA contribute to the sequestration of heavy metals. The as-synthesized hybrid adsorbent HA-HFO-D201 exhibited excellent performance on the removal of Cu(II), Cd(II), and Pb(II) in a pH range of 3-9, while no Fe leaching was observed. The presence of natural organic matter (20 mg C/L) has limited influences on the adsorption, and more than 85% of the target metals can be removed after treatment. HA-HFO-D201 showed preferable adsorption toward Cu(II) and Pb(II) (1 mg/L) from the background Ca2+ solution at much higher concentrations (100 mg/L), while the retention of Cd(II) (1 mg/L) decreased to some extent. Fixed-bed column experiments exhibited that the treatment capacities of HA-HFO-D201 are 90 bed volumes (BV) for Cd(II), 410 BV for Pb(II) and > 800 BV for Cu(II) of simulated contaminated water to meet the WHO drinking water standard. Meanwhile, depleted HA-HFO-D201 can be readily regenerated by a chelating agent Na2EDTA for repeated use. The hybrid adsorbent HA-HFO-D201 has excellent potential to remove heavy metals in water treatment systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liteng Hao
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Environmental and Health Effects of Persistent Toxic Substances, Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
| | - Li Li
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Sujuan Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
| | - Jingfu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Environmental and Health Effects of Persistent Toxic Substances, Institute of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Rasheed T. Covalent organic frameworks as promising adsorbent paradigm for environmental pollutants from aqueous matrices: Perspective and challenges. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 833:155279. [PMID: 35429563 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are an emerging class of new porous crystalline polymers materials having robust framework, outstanding structural regularity, highly ordered aperture size, inherent porosity, and chemical stability with designer properties, making them an ideal material for adsorbing a variety of contaminants from water bodies. Presented study focusses on the current advances and progress of pristine COFs as well as COFs based composites as an emerging substitute for the adsorption and removal of a variety of pollutants including water desalination technique, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, dyes and organic pollutants. The absorption capabilities of COFs-derived architecture are evaluated and equated with those of other commonly used adsorbents. The interaction between sorption ability and structural property as well as some regularly utilized ways to improve the adsorption performance of COFs-based materials are also reviewed. Finally, perspective and a summary about the challenges and opportunities of COFs and COFs-derived materials are discussed to deliver some exciting data for fabricating and designing of COFs and COFs-derived materials for remediation of environmental pollutants.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tahir Rasheed
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Alali HA, Saber O, Osama A, Ezzeldin MF. Fabrication of Effective Nanohybrids Based on Organic Species, Polyvinyl Alcohol and Carbon Nanotubes in Addition to Nanolayers for Removing Heavy Metals from Water under Severe Conditions. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27165054. [PMID: 36014296 PMCID: PMC9416292 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Industrial water has a dual problem because of its strong acidic characteristics and the presence of heavy metals. Removing heavy metals from water in these severe conditions has special requirements. For this problem, an economic method was used for removing iron (Fe), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni) and manganese (Mn) with extremely acidic characteristics from water. This method depends on the preparation of nanohybrids through host–guest interactions based on nanolayered structures, organic species (stearic acid), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The formation of nanohybrids was confirmed using different techniques through the expansion of the interlayered spacing of the nanolayered structure from 0.76 nm to 1.60 nm, 1.40 nm and 1.06 nm. This nano-spacing is suitable for trapping and confining the different kinds of heavy metal. The experimental results indicated that the prepared nanohybrid was more effective than GreensandPlus, which is used on the market for purifying water. The high activity of the nanohybrid is obvious in the removal of both copper and nickel because the GreensandPlus was completely inactive for these heavy metals under severe conditions. Finally, these experimental results introduce new promising materials for purifying industrial water that can work under severe conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hasna Abdullah Alali
- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
| | - Osama Saber
- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, Cairo 11765, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-13-589-9440
| | - Aya Osama
- Department of Physics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City, Cairo 11765, Egypt
| | | |
Collapse
|
46
|
Bai X, Guo L, Jia T, Hao D, Wang C, Li H, Zong R. Perylene diimide growth on both sides of carbon nanotubes for remarkably boosted photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 435:128992. [PMID: 35489317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Perylene diimide and its derivatives are promising photocatalysts for clean and efficient production, but their practical application in the field of photocatalysis is still limited by the rapid photogenerated charge recombination. In this work, the confined photocatalysts were synthesized by using a gas-phase self-assembly method and comparing the morphology and photocatalytic properties of different photocatalysts after the confinement of carbon nanotubes. The confinement effect of carbon nanotubes acts to stabilize perylene diimide. Electrostatic interaction formed by a wide range of dispersion forces is dominant in the process of stabilization. Benefitting from the three-dimensional electron transfer pathway formed by the conjugation of perylene diimide with a large number of π electrons to the carbon nanotubes plane, the confined photocatalyst shows the pseudo-first-order kinetic constant k of 1.106 h-1 for the photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac under light, which is 6.11 times higher than that of perylene diimide. The electron transfer created an internal electric field at the interface from carbon nanotubes to perylene diimide, which greatly accelerated the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and improved the photocatalytic activity. This study further expands the applicability of perylene diimide in the field of photocatalysis and provides a new approach for water environment treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaojuan Bai
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100044, China; Beijing Engineering Research Center of Sustainable Urban Sewage System Construction and Risk Control, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China.
| | - Linlong Guo
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100044, China
| | - Tianqi Jia
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100044, China
| | - Derek Hao
- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia.
| | - Cong Wang
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100044, China
| | - Haiyan Li
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100044, China
| | - Ruilong Zong
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Zhang B, Liu F, Nie C, Hou Y, Tong M. Photocatalytic degradation of paracetamol and bisphenol A by chitosan supported covalent organic framework thin film with visible light irradiation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 435:128966. [PMID: 35472551 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) have attracted extensive attention for the photocatalytic degradation of emerging organic contaminants. The difficulty in separation and recovery after use yet would hinder the practical application of COFs in powder form. In present study, COFs in film form were fabricated via using chitosan as the film-substrate to support COFs (CSCF). We found that CSCF could effectively degrade two types of emerging organic contaminants under visible light irradiation. Particularly, CSCF could effectively degrade 99.8% of paracetamol (PCT) and 94.0% of bisphenol A (BPA) within 180 min under visible light irradiation. •O2- and h+ played dominant roles during the photocatalytic degradation process. Hydroxylation and cleavage were the main degradation processes. CSCF exhibited good photocatalytic degradation performance in a broad range of ionic strengths, in the presence of common coexisting ions including Cl-, NO3- and SO42-, in a wide range of pH (5-11), and in real water samples including tap water, river water and lake water. Moreover, CSCF could be easily collected after use and exhibited excellent degradation performance in five successive cycles. CSCF has potential applications to treat water with either PCT or BPA contamination. This study provided a new insight into the practical application of COFs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Boaiqi Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
| | - Fuyang Liu
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
| | - Chenyi Nie
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
| | - Yanghui Hou
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
| | - Meiping Tong
- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of All Material Fluxes in River Ecosystems; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Li C, Sun X, Zhu Y, Liang W, Nie Y, Shi W, Ai S. Core-shell structural nitrogen-doped carbon foam loaded with nano zero-valent iron for simultaneous remediation of Cd (II) and NAP in water and soil: Kinetics, mechanism, and environmental evaluation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 832:155091. [PMID: 35398127 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
An economical, efficient, and environmentally friendly technology was developed for simultaneous remediation of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil and water. In this study, using pinecones powder as the precursor, the core-shell structural nitrogen-doped carbon foam loaded with nano zero-valent iron (nZVI@NCF) was synthesized through Mannich reaction and high-temperature carbon reduction. The nZVI@NCF was applied as the adsorbent and catalyst to simultaneously remediate the composite pollutants of Cd (II) and naphthalene (NAP). Under the optimal conditions, the adsorption capacity of Cd (II) in water and soil were 13.9 mg·g-1 and 1.97 mg·g-1, respectively, and the adsorption process conformed to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The degradation rates of NAP in water (10 mg·L-1) reached almost 100% as well as it could reach 59.12% in soil (10 mg·kg-1). In addition, it was proved that the presence of NAP could compete with Cd (II) for the active sites on the surface of the material to inhibit the adsorption of Cd (II), while the co-existence of Cd (II) could improve the degradation of NAP by the nZVI@NCF/PMS system due to the nZVI-Cd bimetallic effect and the pro-oxidant effect of Cd (II) promoting the generation of ROS. The free radical quenching experiment revealed that the generated ·O2- was the main substance that mediated the redox of nZVI/Fe2+/Fe3+ to oxidative NAP during the degradation process. Furthermore, the results of the phytotoxicity test demonstrated that the nZVI@NCF/PMS system could effectively remediate the soil co-contaminated with Cd (II) and NAP as well as improve the soil environment quality. This research will provide new materials and potential technologies for the efficient treatment of the composite pollutants in the environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Changyu Li
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, PR China
| | - Xiaoting Sun
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, PR China
| | - Yifan Zhu
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, PR China
| | - Wenxu Liang
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, PR China
| | - Yongxin Nie
- College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, PR China
| | - Weijie Shi
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, PR China.
| | - Shiyun Ai
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Urbanos FJ, Gullace S, Samorì P. MoS 2 Defect Healing for High-Performance Chemical Sensing of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. ACS NANO 2022; 16:11234-11243. [PMID: 35796589 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The increasing population and industrial development are responsible for environmental pollution. Among toxic chemicals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are highly carcinogenic contaminants resulting from the incomplete combustion of organic materials. Two-dimensional materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), are ideal sensory scaffolds, combining high surface-to-volume ratio with physical and chemical properties that are strongly susceptible to environmental changes. TMDCs can be integrated in field-effect transistors (FETs), which can operate as high-performance chemical detectors of (non)covalent interaction with small molecules. Here, we have developed MoS2-based FETs as platforms for PAHs sensing, relying on the affinity of the planar polyaromatic molecules for the basal plane of MoS2 and the structural defects in its lattice. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, photoluminescence measurements, and transfer characteristics showed a notable reduction in the defectiveness of MoS2 and a p-type doping upon exposure to PAHs solutions, with a magnitude determined by the correlation between the ionization energies (EI) of the PAH and that of MoS2. Naphthalene, endowed with the higher EI among the studied PAHs, exhibited the highest output. We observed a log-log correlation between MoS2 doping and naphthalene concentration in water in a wide range (10-9-10-6 M), as well as a reversible response to the analyte. Naphthalene concentrations as low as 0.128 ppb were detected, being below the limits imposed by health regulations for drinking water. Furthermore, our MoS2 devices can reversibly detect vapors of naphthalene with both an electrical and optical readout, confirming that our architecture could operate as a dual sensing platform.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fernando J Urbanos
- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, UMR 7006, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, F-67000, France
| | - Sara Gullace
- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, UMR 7006, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, F-67000, France
| | - Paolo Samorì
- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, UMR 7006, 8 Allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, F-67000, France
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Zirar FE, Katir N, Qourzal S, Ichou IA, El Kadib A. The solvent-free mechano-chemical grinding of a bifunctional P25-graphene oxide adsorbent-photocatalyst and its configuration as porous beads. RSC Adv 2022; 12:21145-21152. [PMID: 35975068 PMCID: PMC9341435 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04017d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Owing to their use in water-cleaning technology, titanium-dioxide-based nanomaterials have dominated the photocatalysis scene, with so-called Degussa (P25) being the most promising under UV light. However, this is not the case under visible light, where it is necessary to combine titanium dioxide with other photosensitising nanomaterials. Unfortunately, most of the strategies aimed in this direction are chemically non-facile, energy-intensive, economically expensive, and not suitable for large-scale production. We herein describe a straightforward solvent-free approach for accessing visible-light-activated titanium-dioxide-based photocatalysts via the mechanochemical grinding of Degussa P25 with a second solid partner. Upon comparing several solid-material benchmarks, P25-graphene oxide is the best combination. The resulting material showed efficient performance for the adsorption and photodegradation of different dye pollutants, namely methylene blue, malachite green, Congo red, and methyl orange. The recorded performance was nearly comparable to that reached using sol-gel materials, with the ultimate advantage of being more sustainable and industrially scalable. The recyclability can be improved through a porous-bead configuration using biomass waste chitosan hydrogel, an approach that can further fulfill the requirement for more sustainable photocatalyst designs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fatima-Ezzahra Zirar
- Euromed Research Center, Engineering Division, Euro-Med University of Fes (UEMF) Route de Meknes, Rond-Point de Bensouda 30070 Fès Morocco .,Materials, Photocatalysis and Environment Team, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University B. P. 8106 Dakhla City Agadir Morocco
| | - Nadia Katir
- Euromed Research Center, Engineering Division, Euro-Med University of Fes (UEMF) Route de Meknes, Rond-Point de Bensouda 30070 Fès Morocco
| | - Samir Qourzal
- Materials, Photocatalysis and Environment Team, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University B. P. 8106 Dakhla City Agadir Morocco
| | - Ihya Ait Ichou
- Materials, Photocatalysis and Environment Team, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University B. P. 8106 Dakhla City Agadir Morocco
| | - Abdelkrim El Kadib
- Euromed Research Center, Engineering Division, Euro-Med University of Fes (UEMF) Route de Meknes, Rond-Point de Bensouda 30070 Fès Morocco
| |
Collapse
|