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Dalei G, Jena M, Jena D, Kaur N, Prasad MSS, Sahu A, Das BR, Das S. Green NiO nanoparticle-integrated PVA-alginate hydrogel: potent nanocatalyst for efficient reduction of anthropogenic water pollutants. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024:10.1007/s00449-024-03046-9. [PMID: 38904714 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03046-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Hydrogel nanocatalyst composed of nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles embedded in PVA-alginate hydrogels were potentially explored toward the reduction of anthropogenic water pollutants. The NiO nanoparticles was accomplished via green method using waste pineapple peel extract. The formation of the nanoparticles was affirmed from different analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, FTIR, XRD, TGA, FESEM, and EDS. Spherical NiO nanoparticles were obtained having an average size of 11.5 nm. The nano NiO were then integrated into PVA-alginate hydrogel matrix forming a nanocomposite hydrogel (PVALg@ NiO). The integration of nano NiO rendered an improved thermal stability to the parent hydrogel. The PVALg@ NiO hydrogel was utilized as a catalyst in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), potassium hexacyanoferrate (III), rhodamine B (RhB), methyl orange (MO), and malachite green (MG) in the presence of a reducing agent, i.e., NaBH4. Under optimized conditions, the reduction reactions were completed by 4.0 min and 3.0 min for 4-NP and potassium hexacyanoferrate (III), respectively, and the rate constant was estimated to be 1.14 min-1 and 2.15 min-1. The rate of reduction was found to be faster for the dyes and the respective rate constants were be 0.17 s-1 for RhB, MG and 0.05 s-1 for MO. The PVALg@ NiO hydrogel nanocatalyst demonstrated a recyclability of four runs without any perceptible diminution in its catalytic mettle. The efficacy of the PVALg@ NiO hydrogel nanocatalyst was further examined for the reduction of dyes in real water samples collected from different sources and the results affirm its high catalytic potential. Thus, this study paves the path for the development of a sustainable hydrogel nanocatalyst for reduction of hazardous pollutants in wastewater treatment.
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- Ganeswar Dalei
- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, 753003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India.
- Department of Chemistry, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, 753003, India.
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Liu CC, Wang WY, Hu CC, Chiu TC. Tannic Acid-Decorated Bimetallic Copper-Gold Nanoparticles with High Catalytic Activity for the Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol and Rhodamine B. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:24970-24977. [PMID: 38882141 PMCID: PMC11171089 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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In this study, tannic acid (TA) was applied as a stabilizing agent for synthesizing bimetallic copper-gold (CuAu) nanoparticles. Cu(NO3)2 and NaAuCl4 were used as the sources of copper and gold ions, respectively, and NaBH4 was employed as a reducing agent. The prepared TA-CuAu nanoparticles were extensively characterized via ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and zeta potential analyses. To evaluate their catalytic activity, the TA-CuAu nanoparticles and NaBH4 were applied in the degradation of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and rhodamine B (RB) individually and in a mixture. The individual degradation of 4-NP and RB was completed within 10 min, and the apparent rate constants were calculated as 0.3046 and 0.2628 min-1, respectively, emphasizing the efficient catalytic activity of the TA-CuAu nanoparticles. Additionally, controlled experiments were performed for the degradation of 4-NP and RB in the absence of catalysts or NaBH4 to investigate the kinetic feasibility of the catalytic reactions. A mixture of 4-NP and RB was successfully degraded within 10 min using the TA-CuAu nanoparticles as catalysts. Furthermore, the reuse of the catalysts after five successive cycles demonstrates an outstanding performance with no significant loss in the catalytic activity. Finally, the successful treatment of the tap and lake water samples spiked with 4-NP and RB using the TA-CuAu nanoparticles further confirmed their application potential as catalysts in environmental water remediation.
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- Cheng-Chih Liu
- Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, 369, Section 2, University Road, Taitung 950309, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, 369, Section 2, University Road, Taitung 950309, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, 369, Section 2, University Road, Taitung 950309, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, 369, Section 2, University Road, Taitung 950309, Taiwan
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Derikvand H, Tahmasebi N, Barzegar S. Construction of a direct Z-scheme Cs 3Bi 2Cl 9/g-C 3N 4 heterojunction composite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of various pollutants in water: Performance, kinetics and degradation mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 355:141879. [PMID: 38570050 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141879] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The use of emerging composite materials has been booming to remove environmental pollutants. The aim of this research is to develop a new composite based on Cs3Bi2Cl9 perovskite and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) to investigate the photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation. To achieve this, we produce the Cs3Bi2Cl9/g-C3N4 heterojunctions through a simple self-assembly synthesis. The as-synthesized composites are characterized using XRD, FTIR, FESEM, TEM, BET and EDX techniques. The photocatalytic performance of Cs3Bi2Cl9/g-C3N4 is examined in the degradation of various water contaminants, including 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), tetracycline antibiotic (TC), methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO). The experimental results indicate the superior photocatalytic performance of the composites in the degradation of pollutants compared to pure Cs3Bi2Cl9 and g-C3N4. The 10% Cs3Bi2Cl9/g-C3N4 composite achieves the optimal degradation efficiency of 100, 92, 98.7, and 85.1% of 4-NP, TC, MB, and MO, respectively. This superior photocatalytic activity attributes to improved optical and electrochemical properties, including enhanced absorption ability, narrowing band gap, promoted separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers, and a high redox potential, which is confirmed by UV-vis DRS, PL, EIS, and CV analyses. The 10% Cs3Bi2Cl9/g-C3N4 composite also demonstrates high photocatalytic stability after four consecutive cycles. Radical trapping tests show that superoxide radicals (•O2-), holes (h+), and hydroxyl radicals (•OH) contribute to the photocatalytic process. Based on the obtained data, a direct Z-scheme heterojunction mechanism is proposed. Overall, this research offers a new stable photocatalyst with excellent prospect for photocatalytic applications.
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- Hamed Derikvand
- Department of Physics, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran
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Chiu TH, Liao JH, Silalahi RPB, Pillay MN, Liu CW. Hydride-doped coinage metal superatoms and their catalytic applications. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:675-692. [PMID: 38507282 DOI: 10.1039/d4nh00036f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Superatomic constructs have been identified as a critical component of future technologies. The isolation of coinage metal superatoms relies on partially reducing metallic frameworks to accommodate the mixed valent state required to generate a superatom. Controlling this reduction requires careful consideration in reducing the agent, temperature, and the ligand that directs the self-assembly process. Hydride-based reducing agents dominate the synthetic wet chemical routes to coinage metal clusters. However, within this category, a unique subset of superatoms that retain a hydride/s within the nanocluster post-reduction have emerged. These stable constructs have only recently been characterized in the solid state and have highly unique structural features and properties. The difficulty in identifying the position of hydrides in electron-rich metallic constructs requires the combination and correlation of several analytical methods, including ESI-MS, NMR, SCXRD, and DFT. This text highlights the importance of NMR in detecting hydride environments in these superatomic systems. Added to the complexity of these systems is the dual nature of the hydride, which can act as metallic hydrogen in some cases, resulting in entirely different physical properties. This review includes all hydride-doped superatomic nanoclusters emphasizing synthesis, structure, and catalytic potential.
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- Tzu-Hao Chiu
- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Mahto B, Barhoi A, Ali H, Hussain S. Deciphering the mechanistic insights of 4-nitrophenol reduction catalyzed by a 1D-2D Bi 2S 3 nanostructured catalyst. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:8060-8073. [PMID: 38563265 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00153b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Exploring the reaction mechanism and the role of a catalyst in the conversion of pollutants to value-added products is vital for sustainable development. Herein, a polyvinylpyrrolidone-assisted liquid-phase reflux strategy was utilized to synthesize anisotropic 1D-2D Bi2S3 nanostructures. The as-synthesized nanostructures were used as catalysts in batch experiments for 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) reduction and they exhibited an apparent rate constant (kapp), turnover frequency (TOF), and activation energy (Ea) of 0.441 min-1, 1.543 h-1 and 26.13 kJ mol-1, respectively. Also, the effects of catalyst dosage, NaBH4 amount, 4-NP concentration, solvents, pH, and common ions were evaluated. Isotope labeling and kinetic isotope effects (KIEs) confirm that water is the proton source in 4-NP reduction. Electrochemical studies revealed that the nanostructured 1D-2D Bi2S3 enables the dissociation of BH4- into active absorbed and adsorbed hydrogen () species and assists in the catalytic reduction of 4-NP. This study offers a new insight into designing an efficient nanostructured 1D-2D Bi2S3 catalyst for 4-nitrophenol reduction.
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- Bhagirath Mahto
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, 801103, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, 801103, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, 801103, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar, 801103, India.
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Pîrțac A, Nechifor AC, Tanczos SK, Oprea OC, Grosu AR, Matei C, Grosu VA, Vasile BȘ, Albu PC, Nechifor G. Emulsion Liquid Membranes Based on Os-NP/n-Decanol or n-Dodecanol Nanodispersions for p-Nitrophenol Reduction. Molecules 2024; 29:1842. [PMID: 38675662 PMCID: PMC11055161 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081842] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Membrane materials with osmium nanoparticles have been recently reported for bulk membranes and supported composite membrane systems. In the present paper, a catalytic material based on osmium dispersed in n-decanol (nD) or n-dodecanol (nDD) is presented, which also works as an emulsion membrane. The hydrogenation of p-nitrophenol (PNP) is carried out in a reaction and separation column in which an emulsion in the acid-receiving phase is dispersed in an osmium nanodispersion in n-alcohols. The variables of the PNP conversion process and p-aminophenol (PAP) transport are as follows: the nature of the membrane alcohol, the flow regime, the pH difference between the source and receiving phases and the number of operating cycles. The conversion results are in all cases better for nD than nDD. The counter-current flow regime is superior to the co-current flow. Increasing the pH difference between the source and receiving phases amplifies the process. The number of operating cycles is limited to five, after which the regeneration of the membrane dispersion is required. The apparent catalytic rate constant (kapp) of the new catalytic material based on the emulsion membrane with the nanodispersion of osmium nanoparticles (0.1 × 10-3 s-1 for n-dodecanol and 0.9 × 10-3 s-1 for n-decanol) is lower by an order of magnitude compared to those based on adsorption on catalysts from the platinum metal group. The advantage of the tested membrane catalytic material is that it extracts p-aminophenol in the acid-receiving phase.
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- Andreia Pîrțac
- Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Department, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.P.); (A.C.N.); (A.R.G.)
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- Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Department, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.P.); (A.C.N.); (A.R.G.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, University Sapientia of Miercurea-Ciuc, 500104 Miercurea-Ciuc, Romania;
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (O.C.O.); (B.Ș.V.)
- National Research Center for Food Safety, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Department, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.P.); (A.C.N.); (A.R.G.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Electronic Technology and Reliability, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 061071 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (O.C.O.); (B.Ș.V.)
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- Radioisotopes and Radiation Metrology Department (DRMR), IFIN Horia Hulubei, 023465 Măgurele, Romania;
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- Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Department, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Polizu St., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.P.); (A.C.N.); (A.R.G.)
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Aitbella H, Belachemi L, Merle N, Zinck P, Kaddami H. Schiff Base Functionalized Cellulose: Towards Strong Support-Cobalt Nanoparticles Interactions for High Catalytic Performances. Molecules 2024; 29:1734. [PMID: 38675554 PMCID: PMC11051967 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081734] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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A new hybrid catalyst consisting of cobalt nanoparticles immobilized onto cellulose was developed. The cellulosic matrix is derived from date palm biomass waste, which was oxidized by sodium periodate to yield dialdehyde and was further derivatized by grafting orthoaminophenol as a metal ion complexing agent. The new hybrid catalyst was characterized by FT-IR, solid-state NMR, XRD, SEM, TEM, ICP, and XPS. The catalytic potential of the nanocatalyst was then evaluated in the catalytic hydrogenation of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol under mild experimental conditions in aqueous medium in the presence of NaBH4 at room temperature. The reaction achieved complete conversion within a short period of 7 min. The rate constant was calculated to be K = 8.7 × 10-3 s-1. The catalyst was recycled for eight cycles. Furthermore, we explored the application of the same catalyst for the hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde using dihydrogen under different reaction conditions. The results obtained were highly promising, exhibiting both high conversion and excellent selectivity in cinnamyl alcohol.
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- Hicham Aitbella
- IMED-Lab, Team of Organometallic and Macromolecular Chemistry-Composite Materials, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, UMR 8181, University Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, University Artois, F-59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France
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- IMED-Lab, Team of Organometallic and Macromolecular Chemistry-Composite Materials, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, UMR 8181, University Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, University Artois, F-59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France
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- IMED-Lab, Team of Organometallic and Macromolecular Chemistry-Composite Materials, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- IMED-Lab, Team of Organometallic and Macromolecular Chemistry-Composite Materials, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat-RC), Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Lot 660, Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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Sun YL, Chang HF, Chiang PH, Lin MW, Lin CH, Kuo CM, Lin TC, Lin CS. Fabrication and application of glutathione biosensing SPCE strips with gold nanoparticle modification. RSC Adv 2024; 14:3808-3819. [PMID: 38274165 PMCID: PMC10809000 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08290c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Glutathione (GSH) is a major antioxidant in organisms. An alteration in GSH concentration has been implicated in a number of pathological conditions. Therefore, GSH sensing has become a critical issue. In this study, a disposable strip used for tyrosinase-modified electrochemical testing was fabricated for the detection of GSH levels in vivo. The system is based on tyrosinase as a biorecognition element and a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) as an amperometric transducer. On the tyrosinase-SPCE strips, the oxidation reaction from catechol to o-quinone was catalyzed by tyrosinase. The tyrosinase-SPCE strips were modified with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). In the presence of AuNPs of 25 nm diameter, the cathodic peak current of cyclic voltammetry (CV) was significantly enhanced by 5.2 fold. Under optimized conditions (250 μM catechol, 50 mM phosphate buffer, and pH 6.5), the linear response of the tyrosinase-SPCE strips ranged from 31.25 to 500 μM GSH, with a detection limit of approximately 35 μM (S/N > 3). The tyrosinase-SPCE strips have been used to detect real samples of plasma and tissue homogenates in a mouse experiment. The mice were orally administrated with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) 100 mg kg-1 once a day for 7 days; the plasma GSH significantly enhanced 2.8 fold as compared with saline-treated mice (1123 vs. 480 μM μg-1 protein). NAC administration also could alleviate the adverse effect of GSH reduction in the mice treated with doxorubicin.
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- Yu-Ling Sun
- Aquatic Technology Research Center, Agricultural Technology Research Institute Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University Taoyuan City 320 Taiwan
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- Division of Pharmacy, Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center Taipei 100 Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
- Center for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-devices (IDS2B), National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 300 Taiwan
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Kalidhasan S, Lim YS, Chu EA, Choi J, Lee HY. Phospholipid-derived Au and Au-Cu suspensions as efficient peroxide and borohydride activators for organic molecules degradation: Performance and sustainable catalytic mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140567. [PMID: 38303386 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140567] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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In the contemporary context, executing light-oxidant- and reductant-driven reactions in solution-phase processes remains challenging mainly due to the lack of general tools for understanding the reactive potential of nano-functional catalysts. In this study, dual-active nanometals (Au and Cu doped with Au) capped within soy lecithin (SL), were developed and characterized, combining flexibility with the catalytic advantages and stability of liquid-phase catalysts. The as-synthesized SL-Au (LG) and SL-Au-Cu (LGC) catalysts were efficiently degraded rhodamine B (RB, 100%) in the presence of H2O2 under light irradiation (350 W lamp) at wide pH range (3-7) within 4.5 h and p-nitrophenol (p-NP, >90% degradation at pH 7) in the presence of NaBH4 under normal stirring with slower kinetics (∼72 h). RB degradation followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model with a higher r2, and p-NP degradation followed first-order kinetics. The active sites embedded within the structural order of SL arrangement displayed elevated catalytic activity, which was further enhanced by the movement of intermediate/excited states and charged elements within the metal suspended in the phospholipid (LG and LGC). The self-regulating tunability of the physicochemical characteristics of these catalysts provides a convenient and generalizable platform for the transformation of modern dual-active (redox) catalysts into dynamic homogeneous equivalents.
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- Sethu Kalidhasan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 61, Daehak-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 39177, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 61, Daehak-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 39177, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 61, Daehak-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 39177, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea; Nanomedicine Corp., Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 61, Daehak-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 39177, Republic of Korea.
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Meetam P, Phonlakan K, Nijpanich S, Budsombat S. Chitosan-grafted hydrogels for heavy metal ion adsorption and catalytic reduction of nitroaromatic pollutants and dyes. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128261. [PMID: 37992945 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Chitosan-grafted-poly(acrylic acid) (CS-g-PAA) and chitosan-grafted- poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid) (CS-g-P(AA-co-AMPS)) hydrogels were synthesized and then employed as adsorbents for the effective removal of Cu2+ and other heavy metal ions. The effect of hydrogel's composition on the Cu2+ adsorption was explored. The CS-g-PAA hydrogel demonstrated a superior adsorption capacity compared to pristine CS, PAA hydrogel, and CS-g-P(AA-co-AMPS) hydrogels. The adsorption followed the Langmuir isotherm model, and the pseudo-second order kinetic model. Additionally, the CS-g-PAA hydrogel exhibited relatively high adsorption performances toward Cr3+, Co2+, Ni2+, Pb2+, and Zn2+. Metal ions adsorbed within CS-g-PAA hydrogels underwent reduction to their corresponding metallic states and were reutilized as catalysts for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol. The comparative catalytic performances of the metal species in the hydrogel were in the order of Cu > Ni > Co > Zn. The reduction efficiency of Cu-CS-g-PAA increased with increased catalyst dosage, NaBH4 concentration, and temperature. A very low activation energy of 3.7 kJ/mol was observed. The catalyst maintained high catalytic performance even when subjected to real water samples and proved its reusability for up to three cycles. Moreover, the catalyst could effectively reduce 2-nitrophenol and methyl orange.
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- Panjalak Meetam
- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Research Center, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Research Center, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public organization), Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Research Center, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.
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Nudelman R, Zuarets S, Lev M, Gavriely S, Meshi L, Zucker I, Richter S. One-pot green bio-assisted synthesis of highly active catalytic palladium nanoparticles in porcine gastric mucin for environmental applications. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6115-6122. [PMID: 37941943 PMCID: PMC10628991 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00385j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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In this work, palladium nanoparticles were synthesized using one-pot synthesis utilizing porcine gastric mucin glycoproteins as reducing and capping agents. It is shown that the particles exhibited noticeable catalytic activity through both nitrophenol reduction and Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reactions. The catalytic performance was demonstrated with exceptionally high product yield, a fast reaction rate, and low catalyst use. The palladium-mucin composites obtained could be used in particle solution and as hydrogel catalysts to increase their reusability for at least ten reaction cycles with minimum loss in their catalytic effectiveness.
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- Roman Nudelman
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University 69978 Tel-Aviv Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University 69978 Tel-Aviv Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University 69978 Tel-Aviv Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University 69978 Tel-Aviv Israel
- School of Mechanical Engineering, The Porter School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University 69978 Tel-Aviv Israel
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev PO Box 653 Beer-Sheva 84105 Israel
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The Porter School of Environmental and Earth Sciences, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University 69978 Tel-Aviv Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University 69978 Tel-Aviv Israel
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Chen H, Yang M, Liu Y, Yue J, Chen G. Influence of Co 3O 4 Nanostructure Morphology on the Catalytic Degradation of p-Nitrophenol. Molecules 2023; 28:7396. [PMID: 37959816 PMCID: PMC10650910 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217396] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The design and fabrication of nanomaterials with controllable morphology and size is of critical importance to achieve excellent catalytic performance in heterogeneous catalysis. In this work, cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanostructures with different morphologies (nanoplates, microflowers, nanorods and nanocubes) were successfully constructed in order to establish the morphology-property-performance relationship of the catalysts. The morphology and structure of the nanostructured Co3O4 were characterized by various techniques, and the catalytic performance of the as-prepared nanostructures was studied by monitoring the reduction of p-nitrophenol to p-aminophenol in the presence of excess NaBH4. The catalytic performance was found to be strongly dependent on their morphologies. The experimental results show that the pseudo-first-order reaction rate constants for Co3O4 nanostructures with various shapes are, respectively, 1.49 min-1 (nanoplates), 1.40 min-1 (microflowers), 0.78 min-1 (nanorods) and 0.23 min-1 (nanocubes). The Co3O4 nanoplates exhibited the highest catalytic activity among the four nanostructures, due to their largest specific surface area, relatively high total pore volume, best redox properties and abundance of defect sites. The established correlation between morphology, property and catalytic performance in this work will offer valuable insight into the design and application of nanostructured Co3O4 as a potential non-noble metal catalyst for p-nitrophenol reduction.
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- Huihui Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China;
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (H.C.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, University of Groningen, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China;
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Pan X, Liu R, Yu Z, Haas B, Kochovski Z, Cao S, Sarhan RM, Chen G, Lu Y. Multi-functionalized carbon nanotubes towards green fabrication of heterogeneous catalyst platforms with enhanced catalytic properties under NIR light irradiation. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:15749-15760. [PMID: 37740300 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02607h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Metal/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been attractive hybrid systems due to their high specific surface area and exceptional catalytic activity, but their challenging synthesis and dispersion impede their extensive applications. Herein, we report a facile and green approach towards the fabrication of metal/CNT composites, which utilizes a versatile glycopeptide (GP) both as a stabilizer for CNTs in water and as a reducing agent for noble metal ions. The abundant hydrogen bonds in GP endow the formed GP-CNTs with excellent plasticity, enabling the availability of polymorphic CNT species from dispersion to viscous paste, gel, and even to dough by increasing their concentration. The GP molecules can reduce metal precursors at room temperature without additional reducing agents, enabling the in situ immobilization of metal nanoparticles (e.g. Au, Ag, Pt, and Pd) on the CNT surface. The combination of the excellent catalytic properties of Pd particles with photothermal conversion capability of CNTs makes the Pd/CNT composite a promising catalyst for the fast degradation of organic pollutants, as demonstrated by a model catalytic reaction using 4-nitrophenol (4-NP). The conversion of 4-NP using the Pd/CNT composite as the catalyst has increased by 1.6-fold under near infrared light illumination, benefiting from the strong light-to-heat conversion effect of CNTs. Our proposed strategy opens a new avenue for the synthesis of CNT composites as a sustainable and versatile catalyst platform.
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- Xuefeng Pan
- Department for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany.
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- The State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Department for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Physics & IRIS Adlershof, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Newtonstr. 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany.
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Department for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany.
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- The State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Department for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin, Germany.
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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Varshney S, Meyerstein D, Bar-Ziv R, Zidki T. The Competition between 4-Nitrophenol Reduction and BH 4- Hydrolysis on Metal Nanoparticle Catalysts. Molecules 2023; 28:6530. [PMID: 37764306 PMCID: PMC10535303 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186530] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Assessing competitive environmental catalytic reduction processes via NaBH4 is essential, as BH4- is both an energy carrier (as H2) and a reducing agent. A comprehensive catalytic study of the competition between the borohydride hydrolysis reaction (BHR, releasing H2) and 4-nitrophenol reduction via BH4- on M0- and M/M' (alloy)-nanoparticle catalysts is reported. The results reveal an inverse correlation between the catalytic efficiency for BH4- hydrolysis and 4-nitrophenol reduction, indicating that catalysts performing well in one process exhibit lower activity in the other. Plausible catalytic mechanisms are discussed, focusing on the impact of reaction products such as 4-aminophenol and borate on the rate and yield of BH4- hydrolysis. The investigated catalysts were Ag0, Au0, Pt0, and Ag/Pt-alloy nanoparticles synthesized without any added stabilizer. Notably, the observed rate constants for the 4-nitrophenol reduction on Ag0, Ag-Pt (9:1), and Au0 are significantly higher than the corresponding rate constants for BH4- hydrolysis, suggesting that most reductions do not proceed through surface-adsorbed hydrogen atoms, as observed for Pt0 nanoparticles. This research emphasizes the conflicting nature of BH4- hydrolysis and reduction processes, provides insights for designing improved catalysts for competitive reactions, and sheds light on the catalyst properties required for each specific process.
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- Shalaka Varshney
- Chemical Sciences Department, The Centre for Radical Reactions and Material Research, Ariel University, Kyriat Hamada 3, Ariel 40700, Israel; (S.V.); (D.M.)
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- Chemical Sciences Department, The Centre for Radical Reactions and Material Research, Ariel University, Kyriat Hamada 3, Ariel 40700, Israel; (S.V.); (D.M.)
- Department of Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Centre Negev, Beer-Sheva 84190, Israel;
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- Chemical Sciences Department, The Centre for Radical Reactions and Material Research, Ariel University, Kyriat Hamada 3, Ariel 40700, Israel; (S.V.); (D.M.)
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Brown HK, El Haskouri J, Marcos MD, Ros-Lis JV, Amorós P, Úbeda Picot MÁ, Pérez-Pla F. Synthesis and Catalytic Activity for 2, 3, and 4-Nitrophenol Reduction of Green Catalysts Based on Cu, Ag and Au Nanoparticles Deposited on Polydopamine-Magnetite Porous Supports. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2162. [PMID: 37570480 PMCID: PMC10421209 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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This work reports on the synthesis of nine materials containing Cu, Ag, Au, and Ag/Cu nanoparticles (NPs) deposited on magnetite particles coated with polydopamine (PDA). Ag NPs were deposited on two PDA@Fe3O4 supports differing in the thickness of the PDA film. The film thickness was adjusted to impart a textural porosity to the material. During synthesis, Ag(I) was reduced with ascorbic acid (HA), photochemically, or with NaBH4, whereas Au(III), with HA, with the PDA cathecol groups, or NaBH4. For the material characterization, TGA, XRD, SEM, EDX, TEM, STEM-HAADF, and DLS were used. The catalytic activity towards reduction of 4-, 3- and 2-nitrophenol was tested and correlated with the synthesis method, film thickness, metal particle size and NO2 group position. An evaluation of the recyclability of the materials was carried out. In general, the catalysts prepared by using soft reducing agents and/or thin PDA films were the most active, while the materials reduced with NaBH4 remained unchanged longer in the reactor. The activity varied in the direction Au > Ag > Cu. However, the Ag-based materials showed a higher recyclability than those based on gold. It is worth noting that the Cu-containing catalyst, the most environmentally friendly, was as active as the best Ag-based catalyst.
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- Helen K Brown
- Institut de Ciència dels Materials (ICMUV), c/Catedrático José Beltrán 2, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- Institut de Ciència dels Materials (ICMUV), c/Catedrático José Beltrán 2, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Unidad Mixta Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Departamento de Química, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Centro de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Unidad Mixta Universitat Politècnica de València-Universitat de València, Universitat de València, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Institut de Ciència dels Materials (ICMUV), c/Catedrático José Beltrán 2, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgànica, Universitat de València, Dr. Moliner 50, Burjassot, 46100 València, Spain
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- Institut de Ciència dels Materials (ICMUV), c/Catedrático José Beltrán 2, Paterna, 46980 Valencia, Spain
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Chen YS, Shi WZ, Luo KH, Yeh JM, Tsai MH. In Situ Redox Synthesis of Highly Stable Au/Electroactive Polyimide Composite and Its Application on 4-Nitrophenol Reduction. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2664. [PMID: 37376310 DOI: 10.3390/polym15122664] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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In this study, we developed a series of Au/electroactive polyimide (Au/EPI-5) composite for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) using NaBH4 as a reducing agent at room temperature. The electroactive polyimide (EPI-5) synthesis was performed by chemical imidization of its 4,4'-(4.4'-isopropylidene-diphenoxy) bis (phthalic anhydride) (BSAA) and amino-capped aniline pentamer (ACAP). In addition, prepare different concentrations of Au ions through the in-situ redox reaction of EPI-5 to obtain Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) and anchored on the surface of EPI-5 to form series of Au/EPI-5 composite. Using SEM and HR-TEM confirm the particle size (23-113 nm) of the reduced AuNPs increases with the increase of the concentration. Based on CV studies, the redox capability of as-prepared electroactive materials was found to show an increase trend: 1Au/EPI-5 < 3Au/EPI-5 < 5Au/EPI-5. The series of Au/EPI-5 composites showed good stability and catalytic activity for the reaction of 4-NP to 4-AP. Especially, the 5Au/EPI-5 composite shows the highest catalytic activity when applied for the reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP within 17 min. The rate constant and kinetic activity energy were calculated to be 1.1 × 10-3 s-1 and 38.9 kJ/mol, respectively. Following a reusability test repeated 10 times, the 5Au/EPI-5 composite maintained a conversion rate higher than 95%. Finally, this study elaborates the mechanism of the catalytic reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP.
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- Yi-Sheng Chen
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District' Tao-Yuan City 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District' Tao-Yuan City 32023, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Precision Manufacturing, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411030, Taiwan
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Liang LY, Kung YH, Hsiao VKS, Chu CC. Reduction of Nitroaromatics by Gold Nanoparticles on Porous Silicon Fabricated Using Metal-Assisted Chemical Etching. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111805. [PMID: 37299708 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the use of porous silicon (PSi) fabricated using metal-assisted chemical etching (MACE) as a substrate for the deposition of Au nanoparticles (NPs) for the reduction of nitroaromatic compounds. PSi provides a high surface area for the deposition of Au NPs, and MACE allows for the fabrication of a well-defined porous structure in a single step. We used the reduction of p-nitroaniline as a model reaction to evaluate the catalytic activity of Au NPs on PSi. The results indicate that the Au NPs on the PSi exhibited excellent catalytic activity, which was affected by the etching time. Overall, our results highlighted the potential of PSi fabricated using MACE as a substrate for the deposition of metal NPs for catalytic applications.
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- Ling-Yi Liang
- Department of Medical Applied Chemistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Materials and Optoelectronic Engineering, National Chi Nan University, Nantou 54561, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Materials and Optoelectronic Engineering, National Chi Nan University, Nantou 54561, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Applied Chemistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Education, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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Bazán-Díaz L, Pérez A, Bogireddy NKR, Velázquez-Salazar JJ, Betancourt I, José-Yacamán M, Herrera-Becerra R, Mendoza-Cruz R. PDDA induced step-pyramidal growth of nickel-platinum (Ni-Pt) nanoparticles for enhanced 4-nitrophenol reduction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023. [PMID: 37157896 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc00791j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Herein, we report the synthesis of novel platinum-based nanoparticles with step-pyramidal growth induced by poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA). The complex stepped pyramidal shape became the central point for outstanding catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol, overcoming the activity of bare Pt nanoparticles. These results are valuable for the catalytic degradation of reactive molecules.
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- Lourdes Bazán-Díaz
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico, 04510, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico, 04510, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Circuito de la Investigación Científica, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico, 04510, Mexico
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- Applied Physics and Materials Science Department and Center for Material Interfaces Research and Applications (MIRA), Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, USA
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico, 04510, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico, 04510, Mexico.
- Applied Physics and Materials Science Department and Center for Material Interfaces Research and Applications (MIRA), Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, USA
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- Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Circuito de la Investigación Científica, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico, 04510, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico, 04510, Mexico.
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Tsai MY, Chang MC, Chien HW. Effect of Codeposition of Polydopamine with Polyethylenimine or Poly(ethylene glycol) Coatings on Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:6895-6904. [PMID: 37140482 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of polydopamine (PDA), PDA/polyethylenimine (PEI), and PDA/poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) deposition on silver nanoparticle (AgNP) formation. PEI or PEG with different molecular weights was mixed with dopamine at different concentrations to obtain various PDA/PEI or PDA/PEG codepositions. These codepositions were soaked in silver nitrate solution to observe AgNPs generated on the surface and then to examine the catalytic activity of AgNPs for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol. Results revealed that AgNPs on PDA/PEI or PDA/PEG codepositions were smaller and more dispersed than those on PDA coatings. Codeposition with 0.5 mg/mL polymer and 2 mg/mL dopamine generated the smallest AgNPs in each codeposition system. The content of AgNPs on PDA/PEI codeposition first increased and then decreased with an increase in the PEI concentration. PEI with a molecular weight of 600 (PEI600) generated a higher AgNP content than did PEI with a molecular weight of 10000. The AgNP content did not change with the concentration and molecular weight of PEG. Except for the codeposition with 0.5 mg/mL PEI600, codepositions produced less silver than did the PDA coating. The catalytic activity of AgNPs on all codepositions was better than that on PDA. The catalytic activity of AgNPs on all codepositions was related to the size of AgNPs. Smaller AgNPs exhibited more satisfactory catalytic activity. The codeposition with 0.5 mg/mL PEI600 had the highest rate constant (1.64 min-1). The systematic study provides insight into the relationship between various codepositions and AgNP generation and demonstrates that the composition of these codepositions can be tuned to increase their applicability.
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- Ming-Yen Tsai
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 807618, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 807618, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 807618, Taiwan
- Photo-Sensitive Material Advanced Research and Technology Center (Photo-SMART Center), National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 807618, Taiwan
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Syed SS, Jacob L, Bharath G, Haija MA, Kaushik A, Banat F. Rapid biosynthesis and characterization of metallic gold nanoparticles by olea europea and their potential application in photoelectrocatalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 222:115280. [PMID: 36657593 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115280] [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: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In recent years, photoelectrocatalysis of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) has received considerable attention due to their potential to improve catalytic efficiency. Herein, ultra-small Au NPs were successfully synthesized in a single pot using olea europea leaf extract as a green reducing agent for the degradation of 4-nitrophenol. The TEM images showed uniform distribution and spherical shape of Au NPs with an average diameter of 5 nm. Taking advantage of the ability of Au nanoparticles to absorb visible and near-infrared light, 4-nitrophenol can be successfully reduced in the presence of NaBH4. Additionally, the electrochemical activity of the fabricated Au photocathode was investigated by linear sweep voltammetry in the dark and at VIS-NIR light irradiation. This showed an increased photocurrent density of 27 mA cm-2 with an onset potential of -0.71 V. This indicates that the Au photocathode is highly active at VIS-NIR light. Interestingly, the Au photocathode showed a higher current density of 37 mA cm-2 with an onset potential of -0.6 V in the presence of 4-nitrophenol during VIS-NIR irradiation, indicating that 4-nitrophenol was efficiently reduced by the photocathode. The Au photocathode completely reduced 4-nitrophenol in the wastewater within 35 min. Recyclability studies showed that the Au NPs photocathode exhibited higher stability over multiple cycles, confirming the ability of the electrode to treat wastewater over a longer period of time. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the photoelectrochemical (PEC) process in reducing organic compounds in wastewater.
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- Salma S Syed
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box: 2533, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box: 2533, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box: 2533, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box: 2533, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box: 2533, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Dr. SSB University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box: 2533, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Abebe B, Tsegaye D, Sori C, Renuka Prasad RC, Murthy HCA. Cu/CuO-Doped ZnO Nanocomposites via Solution Combustion Synthesis for Catalytic 4-Nitrophenol Reduction. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:9597-9606. [PMID: 36936329 PMCID: PMC10018707 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The synthesis of optoelectrically enhanced nanomaterials should be continuously improved by employing time- and energy-saving techniques. The porous zinc oxide (ZnO) and copper-doped ZnO nanocomposites (NCs) were synthesized by the time- and energy-efficient solution combustion synthesis (SCS) approach. In this SCS approach, once the precursor-surfactant complex ignition point is reached, the reaction starts and ends within a short time without the need for any external energy. The TGA-DTA analysis confirmed that 500 °C was the point at which stable metal oxide was obtained. The doping and heterojunction strategy improved the optoelectric properties of the NCs more than the individual constituents, which then enhanced the materials' charge transfer and optical absorption capabilities. The porosity, nanoscale crystallite size (15-50 nm), and formation of Cu/CuO-ZnO NCs materials were confirmed from the XRD, SEM, and TEM/HRTEM analyses. The obtained d-spacing values of 0.275 and 0.234 nm confirm the formation of ZnO and CuO crystals, respectively. The decrease in photoluminescence intensity for the doped NCs corroborates a reduction in electron-hole recombination. On the Mott-Schottky analysis, the positive slope for ZnO confirms the n-type character, while the negative and positive slopes of the NCs confirm the p- and n-type characters, respectively. A diffusion-controlled type of charge transfer process on the electrode surface was confirmed from the cyclic voltammetric analysis. Thus, the overall analysis shows the applicability of the less expensive and more efficient SCS for several applications, such as catalysis and sensors. To confirm this, an organic catalytic reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol was tested. Within three and a half minutes, the catalytic reduction result showed the great potential of NCs over ZnO NPs. Thus, the energy- and time-saving SCS approach has a great future outlook as an industrial pollutant catalytic reduction application.
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- Buzuayehu Abebe
- Department
of Applied Chemistry, School of Applied Natural Science, Adama Science and Technology University, P.O. Box 1888, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, School of Applied Natural Science, Adama Science and Technology University, P.O. Box 1888, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, School of Applied Natural Science, Adama Science and Technology University, P.O. Box 1888, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, School of Applied Natural Science, Adama Science and Technology University, P.O. Box 1888, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
- Department
of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha
Institute of Medical and Technical Science (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Medina-Juárez O, Velásquez-Ordoñez C, García-Mendoza C, Rentería-Tapia VM, Ojeda-Martínez ML. Prolonged colloidal stability of silver nanoparticles through Mentha spicata leaf extract as reducing agent, and their catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-023-02744-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Abebe B, Kefale B, Leku DT. Synthesis of copper-silver-zinc oxide nanocomposites for 4-nitrophenol reduction: doping and heterojunction. RSC Adv 2023; 13:4523-4529. [PMID: 36760313 PMCID: PMC9893880 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07845g] [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: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The charge transfer and visible-light absorption capacities of stable materials are crucial in several applications, such as catalysis, absorption, sensors, and bioremediation. Copper-silver-zinc oxide nanocomposites (NCs) were synthesized using PVA as a capping agent and urea as a stabilizing agent. DTG analysis confirmed 500 °C was the optimum temperature for the total decomposition of PVA after capping the nanoparticles (NPs) to yield a pure composite. The XRD analysis showed the presence of copper inclusions in the ZnO lattice and the formation of Ag and CuO heterojunctions with ZnO. The photoluminescence (PL) analysis confirmed the more significant visible light absorption and charge transfer properties of the composite compared to those of single ZnO NPs. Foam-type porosity occurred during gas evolution at many of the points shown in the SEM/TEM images. Slight lattice fringe differences between the composite and ZnO NPs due to copper inclusion were confirmed from the HRTEM image and XRD pattern analysis. The crystallinity of the NPs and NCs was confirmed by the XRD pattern and SAED analysis. The diffusion-controlled charge transfer process was witnessed through CV electrochemical analysis. Thus, the energy- and time-efficient solution combustion synthesis (SCS) approach has a crucial future outlook, specifically for an industrial, scalable application. The NCs demonstrated more potential than ZnO NPs in an organic catalytic reduction reaction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol.
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- Buzuayehu Abebe
- Adama Science and Technology University, Department of Applied Chemistry Adama 1888 Ethiopia
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- Adama Science and Technology University, Department of Applied Chemistry Adama 1888 Ethiopia
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- Adama Science and Technology University, Department of Applied Chemistry Adama 1888 Ethiopia
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Magnetic Fe3O4@MIL-100(Fe) core-shells decorated with gold nanoparticles for enhanced catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol and degradation of azo dye. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Catalytic reduction of nitrophenols using Gnetum montanum extract capped silver nanoparticles. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2022.112804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Krishnan RR, Prasad E, K H P. Integrating thermodynamics towards bulk level synthesis of nano Ni catalysts: a green mediated sol–gel auto combustion method. NEW J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj05391h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Novel strategy for the environmentally benign bulk level synthesis of nickel nanoparticles.
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- Raji R. Krishnan
- Post Graduate Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, Sanatana Dharma College, University of Kerala, Alappuzha, Kerala, India, 688003
- Research Centre, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 695034
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, Sanatana Dharma College, University of Kerala, Alappuzha, Kerala, India, 688003
- Research Centre, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 695034
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Thach-Nguyen R, Lam HH, Phan HP, Dang-Bao T. Cellulose nanocrystals isolated from corn leaf: straightforward immobilization of silver nanoparticles as a reduction catalyst. RSC Adv 2022; 12:35436-35444. [PMID: 36540239 PMCID: PMC9742858 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06689k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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As the most abundant natural biopolymer on earth, celluloses have long-term emerged as a capable platform for diverse purposes. In the context of metal nanoparticles applied to catalysis, the alternatives to traditional catalyst supports by using biomass-derived renewable materials, likely nanocelluloses, have been paid a great effort, in spite of being less exploited. In this study, cellulose nanocrystals were isolated from corn leaf via chemical treatment involving alkalizing, bleaching and acid hydrolysis. The crystallinity of obtained cellulose was evaluated in each step, focusing on the effects of reactant concentration and reaction time. Cellulose nanocrystals were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), evidencing the presence of cellulose nanospheres (crystallinity index of 67.3% in comparison with 38.4% from untreated raw material) in the size range of 50 nm. Without using any additional surfactants or stabilizers, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) well-dispersed on the surface of cellulose nanocrystals (silver content of 5.1 wt%) could be obtained by a simple chemical reduction using NaBH4 at room temperature. The catalytic activity was evaluated in the selective reductions of 4-nitrophenol towards 4-aminophenol and methyl orange towards aromatic amine derivatives in water at room temperature. The effects of catalyst amount and reaction time were also studied in both reduction processes, showing near-quantitative conversions within 5 minutes and obeying the pseudo-first-order kinetics, with the apparent kinetic rate constants of 8.9 × 10-3 s-1 (4-nitrophenol) and 13.6 × 10-3 s-1 (methyl orange). The chemical structure of the catalytic system was found to be highly stable during reaction and no metal leaching was detected in reaction medium, evidencing adaptability of cellulose nanocrystals in immobilizing noble metal nanoparticles.
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- Roya Thach-Nguyen
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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A Highly Stable Silver Nanoparticle Loaded Magnetic Nanocomposite as a Recyclable Catalysts. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02386-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Khalaj M, Zarandi M. A Cu( ii) complex supported on Fe 3O 4@SiO 2 as a magnetic heterogeneous catalyst for the reduction of environmental pollutants. RSC Adv 2022; 12:26527-26541. [PMID: 36275142 PMCID: PMC9486508 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04787j] [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: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Today, the presence of pollutants in the environment has become one of the serious problems and concerns of human beings. To eliminate these pollutants, researchers have made many efforts. One of the most important of these efforts is the reduction of such contaminants in the presence of effective catalysts. Two of the most important and widespread types of these pollutants are nitro compounds and organic dyes. In this paper, we report the synthesis of an efficient and reusable magnetic catalyst using Fe3O4@SiO2 core–shell nanoparticles (NPs), N-(4-bromophenyl)-N′-benzoylthiourea, and copper(ii). Specifically, the Cu(ii)-N-(4-bromophenyl)-N′-benzoylthiourea complex supported on Fe3O4-core magnetic NPs (CM)/SiO2-shell (SS) (CM@SS-BBTU-Cu(ii)) has been prepared. CM@SS-BBTU-Cu(ii) was characterized by FT-IR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), TEM (transmission electron microscopy), HRTEM (high resolution transmission electron microscopy), FFT (fast Fourier transform), VSM (vibrating sample magnetometry), TG-DTA (thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis), STEM (scanning transmission electron microscopy), EDS (energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), and elemental mapping. The synthesized CM@SS-BBTU-Cu(ii) was applied for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), Congo red (CR), and methylene blue (MB) in the presence of NaBH4 (sodium borohydride) at room temperature. CM@SS-BBTU-Cu(ii) can be recycled and reused 5 times. Our results displayed that the performance of the catalyst was not significantly reduced by recycling. Nitro-aromatic-pollutants are hazardous to people and the environment. In this work, the catalytic potential of CM@SS-BBTU-Cu(ii) has been investigated for reduction of nitro group in aqueous media by NaBH4.![]()
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- Mehdi Khalaj
- Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Buinzahra Branch, Buinzahra, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Buinzahra Branch, Buinzahra, Iran
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