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Liu H, Long J, Zhang K, Li M, Zhao D, Song D, Zhang W. Agricultural biomass/waste-based materials could be a potential adsorption-type remediation contributor to environmental pollution induced by pesticides-A critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174180. [PMID: 38936738 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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The widespread use of pesticides that are inevitable to keep the production of food grains brings serious environmental pollution problems. Turning agricultural biomass/wastes into materials addressing the issues of pesticide contaminants is a feasible strategy to realize the reuse of wastes. Several works summarized the current applications of agricultural biomass/waste materials in the remediation of environmental pollutants. However, few studies systematically take the pesticides as an unitary target pollutant. This critical review comprehensively described the remediation effects of crop-derived waste (cereal crops, cash crops) and animal-derived waste materials on pesticide pollution. Adsorption is considered a superior and highlighted effect between pesticides and materials. The review generalized the sources, preparation, characterization, condition optimization, removal efficiency and influencing factors analysis of agricultural biomass/waste materials. Our work mainly emphasized the promising results in lab experiments, which helps to clarify the current application status of these materials in the field of pesticide remediation. In the meantime, rigorous pros and cons of the materials guide to understand the research trends more comprehensively. Overall, we hope to achieve a large-scale use of agricultural biomass/wastes.
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- Hui Liu
- College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- College of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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Nolasco A, Squillante J, Velotto S, D’Auria G, Ferranti P, Mamone G, Errico ME, Avolio R, Castaldo R, De Luca L, Romano R, Esposito F, Cirillo T. Exploring the Untapped Potential of Pine Nut Skin By-Products: A Holistic Characterization and Recycling Approach. Foods 2024; 13:1044. [PMID: 38611351 PMCID: PMC11011278 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071044] [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: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The increasing population, food demand, waste management concerns, and the search for sustainable alternatives to plastic polymers have led researchers to explore the potential of waste materials. This study focused on a waste of pine nut processing referred to in this paper as pine nut skin. For the first time, its nutritional profile, potential bioactive peptide, contaminants, and morphological structure were assessed. Pine nut skin was composed mainly of carbohydrates (56.2%) and fiber (27.5%). The fat (9.8%) was about 45%, 35%, and 20% saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acid, respectively, and Omega-9,-6, and -3 were detected. Notably, oleic acid, known for its health benefits, was found in significant quantities, resembling its presence in pine nut oil. The presence of bioactive compounds such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and phytosterols further adds to its nutritional value. Some essential elements were reported, whereas most of the contaminants such as heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, rare earth elements, and pesticides were below the limit of quantification. Furthermore, the in silico analysis showed the occurrence of potential precursor peptides of bioactive compounds, indicating health-promoting attributes. Lastly, the morphological structural characterization of the pine nut skin was followed by Fourier Transform Infrared and solid-state NMR spectroscopy to identify the major components, such as lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. The thermostability of the pine nut skin was monitored via thermogravimetric analysis, and the surface of the integument was analyzed via scanning electron microscopy and volumetric nitrogen adsorption. This information provides a more comprehensive view of the potential uses of pine nut skin as a filler material for biocomposite materials. A full characterization of the by-products of the food chain is essential for their more appropriate reuse.
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- Agata Nolasco
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Department of Promotion of Human Sciences and the Quality of Life, University of Study of Roma “San Raffaele”, Via di Val Cannuta, 247-00166 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science, National Research Council, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council of Italy (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council of Italy (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council of Italy (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy
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Kim JH, Chan KL, Hart-Cooper WM, Ford D, Orcutt K, Palumbo JD, Tam CC, Orts WJ. Valorizing Tree-Nutshell Particles as Delivery Vehicles for a Natural Herbicide. Methods Protoc 2023; 7:1. [PMID: 38392682 PMCID: PMC10892353 DOI: 10.3390/mps7010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The United States is a principal producer of tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, and walnuts), resulting in the generation of excess of tree-nutshell by-products each year, with few market outlets. A nutshell is an essential, lignocellulosic layer that protects a kernel (seed) from the environment during cultivation. The objective of this study was to develop nutshell by-products as herbicide delivery systems, which would not only enable sustainable weed control in fields but also increases nutshell value and reduce the cost of waste disposal. We recently identified a natural salicylaldehyde (SA) that emits volatiles with both herbicidal and antifungal properties. In this study, walnut shell particles saturated with 0.8 to 1.6 M SA were developed as delivery vehicles for SA to soil, which allowed for the controlled release of an SA fumigant for weed control. The pre- and post-emergent herbicidal efficacy of SA was investigated using model monocot (Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) Darbysh; turfgrass) and dicot (Brassica rapa var. pekinensis; Chinese cabbage) plants. We compared (1) the effects of different types of solvents for dissolving SA (dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and ethanol (60%, v/v)), and (2) the effect of covering soil with plastic layers (i.e., soil pasteurization) or not covering soil during SA fumigation using nutshells. Results: In the pre-emergent herbicidal testing with the soil covered, the dicot plants exhibited levels of higher susceptibility to SA in DMSO emitted from nutshells when compared to the monocot plants. The seed germination frequencies in the dicots were 15% and 1% with 0.8 and 1.6 M SA, respectively, while those in the monocots were 32% and 18%, respectively, under the same test conditions. In the post-emergent herbicidal testing with the soil covered, the growth of both the monocot and dicot plants was completely prevented after 5 to 7 days of SA fumigation, resulting in the deaths of entire plants. It was noteworthy that in the post-emergent herbicidal testing, SA dissolved in ethanol (60%, v/v) completely disrupted the growth of the monocot and dicot plants as early as 3 days after SA emission from the nutshells, even without the soil being covered. Tree-nutshell particles could serve as effective SA delivery vehicles with controlled release capabilities for SA. The SA exhibited pre- and post-emergent herbicidal activities against the monocot and dicot plants at most growth stages. SA (0.8 and 1.6 M) dissolved in ethanol (60%, v/v) might exert a synergism for higher herbicidal activity after emission from nutshells. Since tree nuts capture/store a substantial amount of carbon over their life-cycles, the new and sustainable utility of using nutshells not only reduces carbon emissions but also valorizes tree-nut by-products, thus benefitting the tree-nut industry.
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- Jong H. Kim
- Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (K.L.C.); (D.F.); (J.D.P.); (C.C.T.)
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- Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (K.L.C.); (D.F.); (J.D.P.); (C.C.T.)
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- Bioproducts Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (W.M.H.-C.); (K.O.); (W.J.O.)
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- Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (K.L.C.); (D.F.); (J.D.P.); (C.C.T.)
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- Bioproducts Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (W.M.H.-C.); (K.O.); (W.J.O.)
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- Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (K.L.C.); (D.F.); (J.D.P.); (C.C.T.)
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- Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (K.L.C.); (D.F.); (J.D.P.); (C.C.T.)
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- Bioproducts Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 800 Buchanan St., Albany, CA 94710, USA; (W.M.H.-C.); (K.O.); (W.J.O.)
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Kumar A, Kumari M, Azim U, Vithanage M, Bhattacharya T. Garbage to Gains: The role of biochar in sustainable soil quality improvement, arsenic remediation, and crop yield enhancement. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 344:140417. [PMID: 37827468 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Threats of soil quality deterioration and metal pollution have inflicted several parts of the world, apart from the need for surplus crop production. The investigation used biochar prepared from waste biomasses such as wheat and rice straw, kitchen waste, leaf litter, Lantana camara, orange peel, and walnut shell to improve soil quality, reduce As pollution, and enhance plant growth. Biochars were amended at doses of 0%, 2.5%, 5%, and 7.5% and conditioned for 3 months. At a 7.5% dose, the maximum improvements in cation exchange capacity (a 62% increase), anion exchange capacity (a two-fold increase), bulk density (a 31% decrease), porosity (a 32% increase), water holding capacity (an 86% increase), soil respiration (a 32% increase), total carbon (a two-and-a-half-fold increase), total nitrogen (an eleven-fold increase), total phosphorus (3 times rise), total potassium (a two-and-a-half-fold increase), mobile As (a 38% decrease), leachable As (a 53% decrease), and bio-available As (a 56% decrease) were observed. Further, pot experiments revealed augmented biomass growth (61% and 177%), increased length (71% and 209%), and decreased As accumulation (56% and 55%) in the above-ground parts of Bengal gram and coriander plants, respectively. Therefore, the application of biochar was found to enhance the physico-chemical properties of soil, reduce As contamination levels, and improve crop growth. The study recommends using waste biomasses to prepare eco-friendly biochars, which could contribute to advancing sustainable agriculture and the circular economy.
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- Abhishek Kumar
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India.
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Rehman MU, Taj MB, Carabineiro SAC. Biogenic adsorbents for removal of drugs and dyes: A comprehensive review on properties, modification and applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139477. [PMID: 37442388 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139477] [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: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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This comprehensive review explores the potential and versatility of biogenic materials as sustainable and environmentally benign alternatives to conventional adsorbents for the removal of drugs and dyes. Biogenic adsorbents derived from plants, animals, microorganisms, algae and biopolymers have bioactive compounds that interact with functional groups of pollutants, resulting in their binding with the sorbent. These materials can be modified mechanically, thermally and chemically to enhance their adsorption properties. Biogenic hybrid composites, which integrate the characteristics of more than one material, have also been fabricated. Additionally, microorganisms and algae are analyzed for their ability to uptake pollutants. Various influential factors that contribute to the adsorption process are also discussed. The challenge, limitations and future prospects for research are reviewed and bridging gap between large scale application and laboratory scale. This comprehensive review, involves a combination of various biogenic adsorbents, going beyond the existing literature where typically only specific adsorbents are reported. The review also covers the isotherms, kinetics, and desorption studies of biogenic adsorbents, providing an improved framework for their effective use in removing pharmaceuticals and dyes from wastewater.
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- Mobeen Ur Rehman
- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal.
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Ndoun MC, Knopf A, Preisendanz HE, Vozenilek N, Elliott HA, Mashtare ML, Velegol S, Veith TL, Williams CF. Fixed bed column experiments using cotton gin waste and walnut shells-derived biochar as low-cost solutions to removing pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 330:138591. [PMID: 37037352 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Acetaminophen (ACT), sulfapyridine (SPY), ibuprofen (IBP) and docusate (DCT) are pharmaceuticals with widespread usage that experience incomplete removal in wastewater treatment systems. While further removal of these pharmaceuticals from wastewater effluent is desired prior to beneficial reuse, additional treatment technologies are often expensive and energy intensive. This study evaluated the ability of biochar produced from cotton gin waste (CG700) and walnut shells (WS800) to remove four pharmaceuticals (ACT, SPY, IBP, and DCT) from aqueous solution. Physico-chemical properties of the biochars were characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and zeta potential. The increased pyrolysis temperature during the production of WS800 led to an increase in the specific surface area and increased dehydration of the biochar represented by the loss of the OH-group. Fixed-bed column experiments were performed to determine the difference in removal efficiency between the biochars and elucidate the effects of biochar properties on the adsorption capacity for the pharmaceuticals of interest. Results showed that CG700 had a greater affinity for removing DCT (99%) and IBP (50%), while WS800 removed 72% of SPY and 68% of ACT after 24 h. Adsorption was influenced by the solution pH, surface area, net charge, and functional groups of the biochars. The mechanisms for removal included pore filling and diffusion, hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonding, and π-π electron donor acceptor interactions. To conduct predictive modeling of the column breakthrough curves, the Thomas, Adams-Bohart, and Yoon-Nelson models were applied to the experimental data. Results demonstrated that these models generally provided a poor fit for the description of asymmetrical breakthrough curves. Overall, the results demonstrate that biochars from cotton gin waste and walnut shells could be used as cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternatives to activated carbon for the removal of pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions.
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- Marlene C Ndoun
- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, AZ, 85138, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University Park, PA, 16802, USA; The Pennsylvania State University, Institute of Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science, University Park, PA, 16802, USA.
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, AZ, 85138, USA
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Garg R, Garg R, Sillanpää M, Khan MA, Mubarak NM, Tan YH. Rapid adsorptive removal of chromium from wastewater using walnut-derived biosorbents. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6859. [PMID: 37100812 PMCID: PMC10133242 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-33843-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Contamination of water resources by industrial effluents containing heavy metal ions and management of solid waste from agricultural and food industries is a serious issue. This study presents the valorization of waste walnut shells as an effective and environment-friendly biosorbent for sequestrating Cr(VI) from aqueous media. The native walnut shell powder (NWP) was chemically modified with alkali (AWP) and citric acid (CWP) to obtain modified biosorbents with abundant availability of pores as active centers, as confirmed by BET analysis. During batch adsorption studies, the process parameters for Cr(VI) adsorption were optimized at pH 2.0. The adsorption data were fitted to isotherm and kinetic models to compute various adsorption parameters. The adsorption pattern of Cr(VI) was well explained by the Langmuir model suggesting the adsorbate monolayer formation on the surface of the biosorbents. The maximum adsorption capacity, qm, for Cr(VI) was achieved for CWP (75.26 mg/g), followed by AWP (69.56 mg/g) and NWP (64.82 mg/g). Treatment with sodium hydroxide and citric acid improved the adsorption efficiency of the biosorbent by 4.5 and 8.2%, respectively. The endothermic and spontaneous adsorption was observed to trail the pseudo-second-order kinetics under optimized process parameters. Thus, the chemically modified walnut shell powder can be an eco-friendly adsorbent for Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions.
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- Rajni Garg
- Department of Applied Sciences, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
- Zhejiang Rongsheng Environmental Protection Paper Co. LTD, NO.588 East Zhennan Road, Pinghu Economic Development Zone, Pinghu, Zhejiang, 314213, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Cao N, Ji J, Li C, Yuan M, Guo X, Zong X, Li L, Ma Y, Wang C, Pang S. Rapid and efficient removal of multiple aqueous pesticides by one-step construction boric acid modified biochar. RSC Adv 2023; 13:8765-8778. [PMID: 36936844 PMCID: PMC10018371 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07684e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Tricyclazole, propiconazole, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam are commonly used pesticides in paddy fields. It is necessary and practical to remove pesticides from the water environment because the low utilization rate of pesticides will produce residues in the water environment. It is known that there are few studies on the preparation of biochar adsorption pesticides by the walnut shell and few studies on the removal of tricyclazole and propiconazole. Based on this, this paper used the walnut shell as raw material and boric acid as an activator to prepare biochar by the one-step method. The boric acid modified walnut shell biochar (WAB4) with a specific surface area of 640.6 m2 g-1, exhibited the high adsorption capacity of all four pesticides (>70%) at pH 3-9. The adsorption capacities of tricyclazole, propiconazole, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam were 171.67, 112.27, 156.40, and 137.46 mg g-1, respectively. The adsorption kinetics fitted the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the adsorption isotherm curves conformed to the Freundlich isotherm model. The adsorption of pesticides by WAB4 was associated with hydrogen bonding, pore filling, hydrophobic effects, and π-π interactions. More significantly, WAB4 has excellent adsorption capacity compared to other adsorbents for real water samples. Finally, walnut shell biochar has no significant acute toxicity to Daphnia magna. This work shows that walnut shell-based biochar has a good effect on the removal of pesticides at a wide range of pH and is economical and safe, providing a new idea for the removal of pesticides in water.
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- Niannian Cao
- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilians Beijing 102205 China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilians Beijing 102205 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilians Beijing 102205 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University Beijing 100193 China
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Sonicating for the Uptake of Paracetamol from Solution by Activated Carbon from Oak: Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Isotherms. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/9922446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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This inquiry used ultrasonic waves to uptake paracetamol (PA) by using oak-based activated carbon (ACO). The surface of ACO was explored based on FT-IR, SEM, and XRD before and after the adsorption. The kinetic data for PA adsorption onto ACO corresponds to a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Isothermal models of the Langmuir, Freundlich, D-R, and Temkin were used. The adsorption of PA onto ACO was found to be a monolayer with 96.03% uptake, which corresponds to Langmuir. The thermodynamic experiments revealed the endothermic nature of PA adsorption onto ACO. Under the investigated optimal conditions, the adsorption capacity of PA onto ACO was found to be 97.1 mg. L-1. ACO could be recycled after six regenerations. Ultimately, sonicating has adequate performance for the uptake of PA by ACO.
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Arslan H, Ondul Koc E, Ozay Y, Canli O, Ozdemir S, Tollu G, Dizge N. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of phenolic extracts from walnut ( Juglans regia L.) green husk by using pressure-driven membrane process. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 60:73-83. [PMID: 36618055 PMCID: PMC9813317 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05588-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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In this study, antioxidant (DPPH and metal chelating), DNA cleavage, biofilm, and antimicrobial properties of extracted phenol from the walnut green husk (WGH) and its different concentrate and permeate samples were evaluated. For maximum phenolic compound extraction from the WGH first, the effects of solvent type (deionized water, methanol, n-hexane, acetone, and ethanol), solvent temperature (25-75 °C), and extraction time (0.5-24 h) were optimized. Then to concentrate phenolic compounds a pressure-driven membrane process was used with four different membrane types. The phenol contents of the concentrate samples were found to be microfiltration (MF) concentrate 4400 mg/L, ultrafiltration (UF) concentrate 4175 mg/L, nanofiltration (NF) concentrate 8155 mg/L, and reverse osmosis (RO) concentrate 8100 mg/L. LC-MSMS was used to determine the quantification of phenolic compounds in permeate and concentrate streams. In addition, all of the concentrate samples with high phenol content showed a high antioxidant activity as 100% with MF concentrate, UF concentrate, NF concentrated and RO concentrated. Likewise, concentrate samples were found to have very high antibiofilm activity as 82.86% for NF concentrate againts S. aureus, 85.80% for NF concentrate against P. aureginosa, 80.95% for RO concentrate against S. aureus, and 83.61% for RO-concentrate against P. aureginosa. When the antimicrobial activity of the extracted phenol from WGH and its different concentrate and permeate samples were evaluated by micro dilution and disk diffusion methods, it was found that the ability of the concentrate samples to inhibit bacterial growth was much higher than permeate ones. In addition, extracted phenol from WGH and its different concentrate and permeate samples showed significant DNA nuclease activity. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13197-022-05588-w.
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- Hudaverdi Arslan
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Yeniçağa Yaşar Çelik Vocational School, Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14280 Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Protection Technologies, Tarsus University, 33400 Mersin, Turkey
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- Marmara Research Center, Environment and Clean Production Institute, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, 41470 Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Food Processing Programme, Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Laboratory and Veterinary Health, Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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Manzoor Q, Shahab MR, Sajid A, Yaseen HM, Alqahtani FO, Malik QM, Nazir A, Arif K, Iqbal M. Eco-benign preparation of biosorbent using Momordica Charantia for the efficient removal of Cr(VI) ions from wastewater. Z PHYS CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2022-0106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Environmental pollution is the major issue of 21st century. The toxic industrial effluents are crucially damaging aquatic environment, in the form of heavy metals, dyes and acids. The heavy metals are toxic, carcinogenic, non-degradable and therefore must be removed to save natural environment and human health. Batch sorption efficiency of Momordica Charantia L. stem and root (MCS and MCR) was studied for Cr(VI) metal ions removal under controlled adsorption parameters. The adsorbed and residual concentration of Cr(VI) was determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The adsorbent surface morphology was determined by FTIR, BET, SEM and elemental analysis by EDX. The Freundlich and Langmuir equilibrium isotherm and pseudo 1st and 2nd order kinetic models were studied to understand bio-sorption mechanism. The Freundlich isotherm and pseudo 2nd order kinetic was best fitted model for MCS and MCR bio-sorption process. The maximum Langmuir adsorption capacity (q
max) was 312.50 and 400 (mg/g) for MCS and MCR respectively. The trend of removal efficiency (%) and metal uptake (q
e) was in order as MCS > MCR. All data was statistically analyzed using mean values ± standard deviation (SD). In conclusion, MCS and MCR are suggested as excellent sorbents for the elimination of numerous contaminants from the wastewater.
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- Qaisar Manzoor
- Department of Chemistry , The University of Lahore , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , The University of Lahore , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , College of Science, King Faisal University , P.O. Box 380 , Al-Ahsa , 31982 , Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry , The University of Lahore , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics , The University of Lahore , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology , University of Education , Lahore , Pakistan
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Kumar A, Bhattacharya T, Shaikh WA, Chakraborty S, Owens G, Naushad M. Valorization of fruit waste-based biochar for arsenic removal in soils. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 213:113710. [PMID: 35724726 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113710] [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: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Fruit waste disposal is a serious global problem with only 20% of such waste being routinely treated prior to discharge. Two of the most polluting fruit wastes are orange peel and walnut shell and new methods are urgently required to valorize such waste. In the present study, they where valorized via conversion into biochars at 500 °C (OPB500 for orange peel-based biochar produced at 500 °C and WaSB500 for walnut shell-based biochar produced at 500 °C), and evaluated for arsenic adsorption. A pore-rich surface morphology was observed with a low H/C ratio indicating high stability. Spectroscopic studies revealed the presence of minerals and surface functional groups (amide, carbonyl, carboxyl, and hydroxyl) suggesting high potential for arsenic immobilization. Adsorption studies revealed an arsenic removal efficiency of 88.8 ± 0.04% for WaSB500 exposed to initial arsenic concentration of 8 ppm for 5% biochar dose at 25 °C and 30 min contact time. In comparison, OPB500 showed slightly lower removal efficiency of 80.7 ± 0.1% (10 ppm initial concentration, 5% dose, 25 °C, 90 min contact time). Peak shifts in XRD and FTIR spectra together with isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies suggested arsenic sequestration was achieved via a combination of chemisorption, physisorption, ion exchange, and diffusion. The present investigation suggests valorization of fruit waste into thermo-stable biochars for sustainable arsenic remediation in dynamic soil/water systems and establishes biochar's importance for waste biomass minimization and metal (loid) removal from fertile soils.
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- Abhishek Kumar
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835215, India
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- Environmental Contaminants Group, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Sharma M, Sharma M, Sharma M. A comprehensive review on ethnobotanical, medicinal and nutritional potential of walnut (Juglans regia L.). PROCEEDINGS OF THE INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY 2022. [PMCID: PMC9510174 DOI: 10.1007/s43538-022-00119-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Juglans regia L. commonly known as walnut is used as the most extensive and economical tree in the world. This review aims to study the ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological potential of walnut. The literature has been collected from different online sources like science Direct, Scopus, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, PubMed, etc. based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. An ethnomedicinal survey has also been conducted to document the traditional knowledge and uses of walnut among the local peoples of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. On surveying the local peoples in the different major walnut-producing areas, it has been followed that the walnut is locally used as a medicinal, nutritional, and commercial plant to treat common diseases and disorders in the locality. The survey has been conducted first time in the area and no study has been reported till now in the Jammu Division while some work has been reported in the Kashmir Division. Among the many bioactive compounds present in various plant parts, Juglone has been reported a significant anti-cancer compound in treating deadly cancer. This systematic review describes the significant knowledge and traditional information collected on ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, habitat, macro-morphology, area of distribution, and pharmacological importance.
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- Munish Sharma
- Department of Plant Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, 176206 Kangra India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, 249404 Uttarakhand India
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur, 176206 Kangra India
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Awan SA, Khan I, Rizwan M, Ali Z, Ali S, Khan N, Arumugam N, Almansour AI, Ilyas N. A new technique for reducing accumulation, transport, and toxicity of heavy metals in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by bio-filtration of river wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 294:133642. [PMID: 35063550 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The occurrence of contaminants such as heavy metals in an aqueous environment has become a global concern. In the present study, a bio-filter was designed to eliminate heavy metals from river wastewater contaminated with industrial effluents. Moreover, we analyzed simple tap water, bio-filtered water, and unfiltered river wastewater and measured the concentrations of different heavy metals in the samples, such as cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and copper (Cu). The current experiment explored irrigation effects of three water regimes (tap water, bio-filtered water, and wastewater) on two wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties (NARC-2009 and NARC-2011). Results of the present study indicated that wastewater negatively influenced the growth parameters and photosynthetic contents along with a significant increase in oxidative damage in terms of electrolyte leakage (EL) (50 and 61%), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) (52 and 61 μmol/g), and malondialdehyde (MDA) (16 and 17.7 μmol/g) contents in NARC-2009 and NARC-2011 respectively. However, bio-filtered water positively regulated the growth profile, activities of antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD), total soluble sugars, amino acids, total protein, and proline contents in wheat as compared with untreated wastewater. In addition, bio-filtered water had significant impacts on the reduction of Cd, Ni, Pb, and Cu concentrations in roots, shoots, and grains of both wheat varieties as compared to wastewater. The concentrations (mg/kg) of Cd (15 and 18), Ni (35 and 57), Pb (5 and 7), and Cu (69 and 72) in roots, Cd (5 and 6), Ni (24 and 43), Pb (3 and 4), and Cu (16 and 19) in shoots, and Cd (0.7 and 1.0), Ni (11 and 26), Pb (2 and 3), and Cu (1.6 and 1.5) in grains of NARC-2009 and NARC-2011 were found under river wastewater treatment. Overall, wastewater treatment through bio-filtration process is an effective strategy for the reduction of toxic elements in bio-filtered water and their accumulation by plants.
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- Samrah Afzal Awan
- College of Grassland Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China; Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan
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- College of Grassland Science & Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China; Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Plant Physiology Program, Crop Sciences Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Allama Iqbal Road, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan; Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Agronomy, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan.
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Potential of solid wastes from the walnut industry: Extraction conditions to evaluate the antioxidant and bioherbicidal activities. ELECTRON J BIOTECHN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejbt.2022.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Figueira P, Vale C, Pereira E. Factors influencing sorption of trace elements in contaminated waters onto ground nut shells. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 308:114618. [PMID: 35101806 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biosorbent materials such as nut shells has been considered a promising alternative to the classic methods to remove potentially toxic elements from contaminated waters, improving water quality for other uses. The present study evaluated the sorption capacity of almond, hazelnut, pistachio and walnut shells for the single and simultaneous removal of As, Cd, Co, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn from contaminated waters. The influence of key parameters such as sorbent dose, ionic strength (ultrapure water vs. mineral water), element competition (mono-vs. multi-element spiked solution) and initial element concentration (maximum allowed value in wastewater discharges and ten times lower) was assessed. Hazelnut shells stood out as the material with higher potential to remove Cd, Co, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn in the tested conditions, achieving up to 99% of removal (Cd and Pb). Arsenic was not removed by none of the studied materials and the removal of Cr was only obtained in a simple matrix and in mono-element solution (41% of removal). An increase of matrix complexity negatively affected the sorption capacity of all the biosorbents in the removal of all the elements tested. The same behavior was obtained when the elements were simultaneously present in solution, with Pb, Cd and Hg being highly influenced by the presence of other elements. The increase in sorbent dose from 1 to 5 g/L allowed to at least duplicate the removal of Cd, Co, Ni and Zn by all the biosorbents. When decreasing the initial element concentration ten times the maximum allowed value in wastewater discharges, a significant increase of elements removal was attained, more pronounced for Hg and Pb. The possibility to change initial conditions towards high efficiencies validate the high potential of those biosorbents to be used in water remediation, with special focus on hazelnut shells, although other sorbents such as walnut or almond shells can be considered efficient with appropriate initial conditions and depending on the target elements to be removed.
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- Paula Figueira
- LAQV-REQUIMTE & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal; CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR-Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Mitigating membrane wetting in the treatment of unconventional oil and gas wastewater by membrane distillation: A comparison of pretreatment with omniphobic membrane. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Salem MA, Aborehab NM, Al-Karmalawy AA, Fernie AR, Alseekh S, Ezzat SM. Potential Valorization of Edible Nuts By-Products: Exploring the Immune-Modulatory and Antioxidants Effects of Selected Nut Shells Extracts in Relation to Their Metabolic Profiles. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11030462. [PMID: 35326112 PMCID: PMC8944461 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11030462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The immune system is a potent army that defends our body against various infections and diseases through innate and adaptive immunity. Herbal medicine is one of the essential sources for enhancing immunity because of affordability, availability, minor side effects, and consumers’ preferences. Hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, and peanuts are among the most widespread edible nuts that are rich in phenolics, fats, fibers, vitamins, proteins, and minerals. The potential of nut shells in phytoremediation has attracted increasing attention as a sustainable solution for waste recycling. Here, we determined the in vitro immune-modulatory activity as well as the metabolite profile of the four nut shell extracts. The addition of the extracts to LPS-stimulated macrophages, especially peanut and walnut shells, has downregulated the gene expression of AP-1, TNF-α, IL-8, iNOS, and COX-2 expression levels. Significant antioxidant capabilities and immune-modulatory effects have been traced for peanut shells. UPLC-MS metabolic profiling of the four nut shell extracts allowed the detection of a relatively high level of phenolic compounds in peanut shells. Intriguingly, a significant correlation between the antioxidant capacity and the total phenolic content was found, indicating the contribution of the phenolic compounds to the antioxidant properties and hence the immune-modulatory activity. Furthermore, molecular docking and structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies revealed kaempferol rutinoside and proanthocyanidin A5’ as potential iNOS inhibitors.
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- Mohamed A. Salem
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Menoufia University, Gamal Abd El Nasr St., Shibin Elkom 32511, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.A.S.); (S.A.); Tel.: +20-1032927063 (M.A.S.); +49-331-567-8211 (S.A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza 12451, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University-Egypt, New Damietta 34518, Egypt;
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- Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany;
- Center for Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany;
- Center for Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Correspondence: (M.A.S.); (S.A.); Tel.: +20-1032927063 (M.A.S.); +49-331-567-8211 (S.A.)
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy Street, Cairo 11562, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza 12451, Egypt
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Yelatonsev D, Mukhachev A, Ivanyuk O. AN EFFECTIVE BIOSORBENT DERIVED N EFFECTIVE BIOSORBENT DERIVED FROM PRODUCTION WASTE ROM PRODUCTION WASTE FOR WATER TREATMENT: STUDYING OR WATER TREATMENT: STUDYING THE ADSORPTION OF SYNTHETIC DYES HE ADSORPTION OF SYNTHETIC DYES. SCIENCE AND INNOVATION 2021. [DOI: 10.15407/scine17.06.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction. Eco-friendly disposal of food waste, in particular, nutshells and fruit kernels, is an important issue to ensure sustainable nature management. These secondary raw materials are the source of valuable polymeric materials, cellulose and lignin.Problem Statement. IGiven the capacity of the food industry in Ukraine and the amount of waste produced, the development of technologies for processing lignin-cellulose biomass is an important research and practical issue.Purpose. The purpose of this research is to study the adsorption properties of chemically modified biosorbent based on plant materials concerning synthetic dyes of different types and classes; to assess the feasibility of biosorbent production and efficiency of its application in water treatment.Materials and Methods. Lignocellulose sorbent (LCS) has been synthesized from non-wood raw materials by chemical modification with the use of phosphoric acid with the addition of urea in an aqueous media. The Fourier transform infrared and standard methods of plant raw material analysis have been used to determine the physicochemical characteristics of LCS. The adsorption of anionic (methyl orange, alizarin red S, eosin Y), cationic (methylene blue, neutral red), and nonionic (aniline yellow) dyes on LCS from aqueous solution has been studied in the batch mode.Results. The adsorption capacity of LCS towards cationic dyes (47.0–53.3 mg/g) is higher than that of anionic (22.2–36.9 mg/g) and nonionic (4.7 mg/g) ones. The adsorption kinetics have been adequately described by a pseudo-second-order equation. Adsorption of all classes of dyes on LCS is thermodynamically feasible, spontaneous, and endothermic process. The liquid by-product of LCS production contains 15% nitrogen and 10% phosphorus, so it may be used as a fertilizer.
Conclusions. The proposed method for processing food waste provides obtaining effective sorbent and liquid NP-fertilizer. LCS removes both cationic and anionic pollutants from water, so it may be considered a promisingbiosorbent for water purification.
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Tulun Ş, Akgül G, Alver A, Çelebi H. Adaptive neuro-fuzzy interference system modelling for chlorpyrifos removal with walnut shell biochar. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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The main goal of this study was to provide a critical analysis of the oil and fat sub-complex for deep walnut processing, to determine and compare the profitability of enterprises’ activities under different business models for implementation in the agro-food value chain. The latter was considered as an important factor for the development of the domestic market of walnuts and export opportunities. Business modeling of the enterprise activity in the oil and fat sub-complex for deep walnut processing was carried out. The stages of production and marketing activities of the enterprise from the garden planting or the purchase of the processed raw materials to the sale of the processed raw materials and products obtained from walnut processing depending on the chosen business model were considered. A comparative analysis of profitability of the enterprise activity and absolute values of income and profitability indicators under various business models of the enterprise activity were shown. The most cost-effective business-model entailed the combination of walnut production and its processing, which will provide profitability of up to 4640.32% in the 20th year of the project implementation. The results of the given study are intended for the agricultural enterprises of central region of Ukraine.
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Isaeva VI, Vedenyapina MD, Kurmysheva AY, Weichgrebe D, Nair RR, Nguyen NPT, Kustov LM. Modern Carbon-Based Materials for Adsorptive Removal of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants from Water and Wastewater. Molecules 2021; 26:6628. [PMID: 34771037 PMCID: PMC8587771 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Currently, a serious threat for living organisms and human life in particular, is water contamination with persistent organic and inorganic pollutants. To date, several techniques have been adopted to remove/treat organics and toxic contaminants. Adsorption is one of the most effective and economical methods for this purpose. Generally, porous materials are considered as appropriate adsorbents for water purification. Conventional adsorbents such as activated carbons have a limited possibility of surface modification (texture and functionality), and their adsorption capacity is difficult to control. Therefore, despite the significant progress achieved in the development of the systems for water remediation, there is still a need for novel adsorptive materials with tunable functional characteristics. This review addresses the new trends in the development of new adsorbent materials. Herein, modern carbon-based materials, such as graphene, oxidized carbon, carbon nanotubes, biomass-derived carbonaceous matrices-biochars as well as their composites with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and MOF-derived highly-ordered carbons are considered as advanced adsorbents for removal of hazardous organics from drinking water, process water, and leachate. The review is focused on the preparation and modification of these next-generation carbon-based adsorbents and analysis of their adsorption performance including possible adsorption mechanisms. Simultaneously, some weak points of modern carbon-based adsorbents are analyzed as well as the routes to conquer them. For instance, for removal of large quantities of pollutants, the combination of adsorption and other methods, like sedimentation may be recommended. A number of efficient strategies for further enhancing the adsorption performance of the carbon-based adsorbents, in particular, integrating approaches and further rational functionalization, including composing these adsorbents (of two or even three types) can be recommended. The cost reduction and efficient regeneration must also be in the focus of future research endeavors. The targeted optimization of the discussed carbon-based adsorbents associated with detailed studies of the adsorption process, especially, for multicomponent adsorbate solution, will pave a bright avenue for efficient water remediation.
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- Vera I. Isaeva
- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 47, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 47, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 47, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Institute for Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management, Leibniz University Hannover, Welfengarten 1, D-30167 Hannover, Germany; (D.W.); (R.R.N.); (N.P.T.N.)
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- Institute for Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management, Leibniz University Hannover, Welfengarten 1, D-30167 Hannover, Germany; (D.W.); (R.R.N.); (N.P.T.N.)
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- Institute for Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management, Leibniz University Hannover, Welfengarten 1, D-30167 Hannover, Germany; (D.W.); (R.R.N.); (N.P.T.N.)
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- N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 47, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
- Chemistry Department, Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1, Bldg. 3, 119992 Moscow, Russia
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Medic A, Jakopic J, Solar A, Hudina M, Veberic R. Walnut ( J. regia) Agro-Residues as a Rich Source of Phenolic Compounds. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:535. [PMID: 34203814 PMCID: PMC8232793 DOI: 10.3390/biology10060535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
The present study was designed to identify and quantify the major phenolic compounds (phenolics) in the inner and outer husks, buds and bark of the Persian walnut, Juglans regia L. A comparison across six different cultivars grown in Slovenia was also carried out: 'Fernor', 'Fernette', 'Franquette', 'Sava', 'Krka' and 'Rubina'. A total of 83 compounds were identified, which included 25 naphthoquinones, 15 hydroxycinnamic acids, 8 hydroxybenzoic acids, 13 flavanols, 2 flavones, 1 flavanone and 19 flavonols. For the first time, 38 phenolics in the husks, 57 phenolics in the buds and 29 phenolics in the bark were presented in J. regia within this study. Naphthoquinones were the major phenolics determined, approximately 75% of all analysed phenolics in the inner husk, 85% in the outer husk, 50% in buds and 80% in bark. The highest content of phenolics was found in the walnut buds, followed by the bark, the inner husk and the outer husk. On the basis of these high phenolic contents, walnut husks, buds and bark represented valuable by-products of the walnut tree. These data also show origin-related phenolic contents across the cultivars, and thus these phenolic profiles might serve to define the origins of different walnut cultivars.
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- Aljaz Medic
- Department of Agronomy, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (J.J.); (A.S.); (M.H.); (R.V.)
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Fahmy HM, Salah Eldin RE, Abu Serea ES, Gomaa NM, AboElmagd GM, Salem SA, Elsayed ZA, Edrees A, Shams-Eldin E, Shalan AE. Advances in nanotechnology and antibacterial properties of biodegradable food packaging materials. RSC Adv 2020; 10:20467-20484. [PMID: 35517734 PMCID: PMC9054293 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra02922j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A large number of non-biodegradable and non-renewable materials are produced daily for application as food packaging materials. These waste materials have a greatly negative effect on our health and the ecosystem. The idea of a bio-based economy is steadily gaining attention from the scientific, societal, and financial communities, so there are several areas in which the intended approaches can be improved for this reason. Therefore, creating biopolymer-based materials from natural sources, including polysaccharides and proteins, is a good alternative to non-renewable fossil resources. In the current review paper, we plan to summarize the major recent findings in food biodegradable packaging materials that include nanotechnology either directly or indirectly. Several natural nano-materials applied in food packaging applications such as polymers, polysaccharides, and protein-based nano-materials have been included in order to make special biopolymer hosts for nanocomposites. Finally, this review will highlight the antibacterial properties of commonly used nanoparticles or nanomaterials.
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- Chemistry & Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University 12613 Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, El-Menoufia University Menoufia Egypt
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- Biophysics Department, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education, Ain Shams University Egypt
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- Chemistry & Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University 12613 Egypt
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- Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University 12613 Egypt
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- Special Food and Nutrition Department, Food Technology Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center Giza Egypt
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- Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI) P.O. Box 87, Helwan Cairo 11421 Egypt
- BCMaterials-Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures Martina Casiano, UPV/EHU Science Park, Barrio Sarriena s/n Leioa 48940 Spain
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