1
|
Subrahmanian S, Sundararaman S, Kasivelu G. Carbon and metal based magnetic porous materials - Role in drug removal: A Comprehensive review. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 361:142533. [PMID: 38849099 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142533] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
Abstract
Development of effective adsorbents for the removal of contaminants from wastewater is indispensable due to increasing water scarcity and a lack of pure drinking water, which are prevailing as a result of rapid industrialization and population growth. Recently, the development of new adsorbents and their effective use without generating secondary waste is receiving huge consideration. In order to protect the environment from primary and secondary pollution, the development of adsorbents from wastes and their recycling have become conventional practices aimed at waste management. As a result, significant progress has been made in the synthesis of new porous carbon and metal-organic frameworks as adsorbents, with the objective of using them for the removal of pollutants. While many different kinds of pollutants are produced in the environment, drug pollutants are the most vicious because of their tendency to undergo significant structural changes, producing metabolites and residues with entirely different properties compared to their parent compounds. Chemical reactions involving oxidation, hydrolysis, and photolysis transform drugs. The resulting compounds can have detrimental effects on living beings that are present in soil and water. This review stresses the development of adsorbents with adjustable porosities for the broad removal of primary drug pollutants and their metabolites, which are formed as a result of drug transformations in environmental matrices. This keeps adsorbents from building up in the environment and prevents them from becoming significant pollutants in the future. Additionally, it stops secondary pollution caused by the deterioration of the used adsorbents. Focus on the development of effective adsorbents with flexible porosities allows for the complete removal of coexisting contaminants and makes a substantial contribution to wastewater management. In order to concentrate more on the development of flexible pore adsorbents, it is crucial to comprehend the milestones reached in the research and applications of porous magnetic adsorbents based on metal and carbon, which are discussed here.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Supriya Subrahmanian
- Department of Chemistry, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600119, India.
| | - Sathish Sundararaman
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600119, India
| | - Govindaraju Kasivelu
- Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai -600119, India
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Kunene PN, Mahlambi PN, Ndlovu T. Adsorption of antiretroviral drugs, abacavir, nevirapine, and efavirenz from river water and wastewater using exfoliated graphite: Isotherm and kinetic studies. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 360:121200. [PMID: 38772233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121200] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
Abstract
In this work, exfoliated graphite was used to adsorb antiretroviral drugs from river water and wastewater. The exfoliated graphite was prepared from natural graphite by intercalating it with the acids and exfoliating it at 800 °C. It was characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy which showed phenolic, alcoholic, and carboxylic functional groups between 1000 cm-1 and 1700 cm-1. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy results showed carbon as the main element with splashes of oxygen. The Scanning Electron Microscopy images showed increased c-axis distance between graphene layers after intercalation, which further increased after the exfoliation. The exfoliation resulted in elongated distorted cylinders, which were confirmed by the lower density (0.0068 g/mL) of exfoliated graphite material compared to the natural graphite (0.54 g/mL). The X-ray diffraction pattern showed the characteristics of hexagonal phase graphitic structure by the diffraction plane (002) at 26.74°. Raman spectroscopy results showed the natural graphite, graphite intercalated, and exfoliated graphite contained the D, G, D', and G' peaks at about 1350 cm-1, 1570 cm-1, 2440 cm-1, and 2720 cm-1, respectively indicating that the material's crystallinity was not affected by the modification. The highest antiretroviral drugs removal (95-99%), from the water was achieved with a solution pH of 7, an adsorbent mass of 30 mg, and an adsorption time of 30 min. The kinetic model and adsorption isotherm studies showed that the experimental data fit well in pseudo-second-order kinetics and is well explained by Freundlich's adsorption isotherm. The maximum adsorption capacity of the exfoliated graphite for antiretroviral drugs ranges between 1.660 and 197.0, 1.660-232.5, and 1.650-237.7 mg/g for abacavir, nevirapine, and efavirenz, respectively. The obtained removal percentages were 100% in river water, 63-100% in influent and 70-100% in effluent wastewater unspiked samples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P N Kunene
- Department of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa
| | - P N Mahlambi
- Department of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
| | - T Ndlovu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Eswatini, Private Bag 4, Kwaluseni, M201, Eswatini
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Adeoye JB, Tan YH, Lau SY, Tan YY, Chiong T, Mubarak NM, Khalid M. Advanced oxidation and biological integrated processes for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 353:120170. [PMID: 38308991 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
Abstract
The stress of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) discharging to water bodies and the environment due to increased industrialization has reduced the availability of clean water. This poses a potential health hazard to animals and human life because water contamination is a great issue to the climate, plants, humans, and aquatic habitats. Pharmaceutical compounds are quantified in concentrations ranging from ng/Lto μg/L in aquatic environments worldwide. According to (Alsubih et al., 2022), the concentrations of carbamazepine, sulfamethoxazole, Lutvastatin, ciprofloxacin, and lorazepam were 616-906 ng/L, 16,532-21635 ng/L, 694-2068 ng/L, 734-1178 ng/L, and 2742-3775 ng/L respectively. Protecting and preserving our environment must be well-driven by all sectors to sustain development. Various methods have been utilized to eliminate the emerging pollutants, such as adsorption and biological and advanced oxidation processes. These methods have their benefits and drawbacks in the removal of pharmaceuticals. Successful wastewater treatment can save the water bodies; integrating green initiatives into the main purposes of actor firms, combined with continually periodic awareness of the current and potential implications of environmental/water pollution, will play a major role in water conservation. This article reviews key publications on the adsorption, biological, and advanced oxidation processes used to remove pharmaceutical products from the aquatic environment. It also sheds light on the pharmaceutical adsorption capability of adsorption, biological and advanced oxidation methods, and their efficacy in pharmaceutical concentration removal. A research gap has been identified for researchers to explore in order to eliminate the problem associated with pharmaceutical wastes. Therefore, future study should focus on combining advanced oxidation and adsorption processes for an excellent way to eliminate pharmaceutical products, even at low concentrations. Biological processes should focus on ideal circumstances and microbial processes that enable the simultaneous removal of pharmaceutical compounds and the effects of diverse environments on removal efficiency.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- John Busayo Adeoye
- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
| | - Yie Hua Tan
- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam.
| | - Sie Yon Lau
- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
| | - Yee Yong Tan
- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, Sarawak, Miri, 98009, Malaysia
| | - Tung Chiong
- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
| | - Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak
- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam; Department of Biosciences, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
| | - Mohammad Khalid
- Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology (SCEEST), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5 Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia; Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India; Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Punjab 140401, India
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Alhoshan M, Shukla AK, Alam J, Hamid AA. Graphene Oxide-Polyphenylsulfone Nanocomposite Beads for Paracetamol Removal from Aqueous Solution. MEMBRANES 2023; 14:9. [PMID: 38248699 PMCID: PMC10818697 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
This study introduces a promising and practical method for the removal of paracetamol from aqueous environments, employing graphene oxide-polymer nanocomposite beads. The approach involves the utilization of a straightforward and facile phase inversion method, offering a convenient and efficient one-step process for the creation of adsorbent beads by integrating polymers and graphene oxide (GO). The synthesized nanocomposite beads are tailored for the removal of paracetamol from simulated wastewater in batch systems. Extensive characterization techniques including XPS, FTIR, SEM, TGA, and zeta potential analysis are employed to scrutinize the chemical properties and structural attributes of the prepared beads. The investigation explores the impact of critical parameters such as adsorbent dosage, adsorption duration, initial paracetamol concentration, and solution pH on the adsorption process. These nanocomposite beads exhibit an exceptional paracetamol removal efficiency, achieving up to 99% removal. This research not only contributes to the advancement of efficient and sustainable adsorbent materials for pollutant removal but also underscores their potential for environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions in the domain of wastewater treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mansour Alhoshan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.)
- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Arun Kumar Shukla
- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Javed Alam
- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Ali Awadh Hamid
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.)
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Ccanccapa-Cartagena A, Zheng W, Circenis S, Katuwal S, Scott JW. Influence of biosolids and sewage effluent application on sitagliptin soil sorption. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 895:165080. [PMID: 37356773 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
Abstract
Biosolids and sewage effluent application to agricultural fields is becoming a win-win practice as both an economical waste management strategy and a source of nutrients and organic matter for plant growth. However, these organic wastes contain a variety of trace chemicals of environmental concern such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), which may pose a risk to agricultural fields and ecosystems. This work aims to investigate the sorption of sitagliptin on four agricultural soils, evaluate the effects of biosolids and sewage effluent application, and elucidate the main sorption mechanism of the pharmaceutical on soils. The sorption study revealed that the sorption capacities of sitagliptin on different soils were positively related to the contents of soil organic matter and negatively associated with soil pH values. The application of biosolids and sewage effluent decreased the sorption capacity of sitagliptin, which may be attributed to the loading of dissolved organic matter derived from organic wastes. The Freundlich isotherm model demonstrated that the addition of biosolids from 0 to 100 % (W/W) consistently decreased the sorption affinity (Kf) of sitagliptin from 1.69 × 102 to 3.82 × 101 mg(1-n) Ln kg-1. Sewage application at 0, 10, 50, and 100 % (V/V) also reduced the Kf values from 1.69 × 102 to 9.17 × 101 mg(1-n) Ln kg-1. Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR)-Infrared (IR) spectroscopy analyses suggested that electrostatic interactions between carbonyl and amino groups of sitagliptin and the negatively charged soil surface are the main sorption mechanisms. In a co-solute system, the sorption affinity of sitagliptin on the soil decreased with increasing metformin concentrations, suggesting that competitive sorption may reduce the sorption capacity of individual contaminants in soil systems containing multiple PPCPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alexander Ccanccapa-Cartagena
- Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, United States.
| | - Wei Zheng
- Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
| | - Sophie Circenis
- Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
| | - Sarmila Katuwal
- Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
| | - John W Scott
- Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Roberts JL, Zetterholm SG, Gurtowski L, Fernando PAI, Evans A, Puhnaty J, Wyss KM, Tour JM, Fernando B, Jenness G, Thompson A, Griggs C. Graphene as a rational interface for enhanced adsorption of microcystin-LR from water. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 458:131737. [PMID: 37453354 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131737] [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: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Cyanotoxins such as microcystin-LR (MC-LR) represent a global environmental threat to ecosystems and drinking water supplies. The study investigated the direct use of graphene as a rational interface for removal of MC-LR via interactions with the aromatic ring of the ADDA1 chain of MC-LR and the sp2 hybridized carbon network of graphene. Intra-particle diffusion model fit indicated the high mesoporosity of graphene provided significant enhancements to both adsorption capacities and kinetics when benchmarked against microporous granular activated carbon (GAC). Graphene showed superior MC-LR adsorption capacity of 75.4 mg/g (Freundlich model) compared to 0.982 mg/g (Langmuir model) for GAC. Sorption kinetic studies showed graphene adsorbs 99% of MC-LR in 30 min, compared to zero removal for GAC after 24 hr using the same MC-LR concentration. Density functional theory (DFT), calculations showed that postulated π-based interactions align well with the NMR-based experimental work used to probe primary interactions between graphene and MC-LR adduct. This study proved that π-interactions between the aromatic ring on MC-LR and graphene sp2 orbitals are a dominant interaction. With rapid kinetics and adsorption capacities much higher than GAC, it is anticipated that graphene will offer a novel molecular approach for removal of toxins and emerging contaminants with aromatic systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jesse L Roberts
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA.
| | - Sarah Grace Zetterholm
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| | - Luke Gurtowski
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| | - Pu Ashvin I Fernando
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA; Bennett Aerospace, 1 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA; SIMETRI, Inc. 937 S Semoran Blvd Suite 100, Winter Park, FL 32792
| | - Angela Evans
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| | - Justin Puhnaty
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| | - Kevin M Wyss
- Department of Chemistry, NanoCarbon Center, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
| | - James M Tour
- Department of Chemistry, NanoCarbon Center, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA; Rice Advanced Materials Institute, NanoCarbon Center, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA; Welch Institute for Advanced Materials, NanoCarbon Center, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA; Smalley-Curl Institute, NanoCarbon Center, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
| | - Brianna Fernando
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| | - Glen Jenness
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| | - Audie Thompson
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| | - Chris Griggs
- US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Acetaminophen adsorption to spherical carbons hydrothermally synthesized from sucrose: experimental, molecular, and mathematical modeling studies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:49703-49719. [PMID: 36780080 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25815-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
Abstract
Acetaminophen (AAP) is an analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a micropollutant that has been detected in waterbodies worldwide. Here, we explore the characteristics of AAP adsorption onto spherical carbons (SCs) hydrothermally synthesized from pure sucrose as a carbon source. In one-factor-at-a-time experiments, the adsorption capacity of AAP remained relatively constant between pH 2 and 10 but became negligible at pH 12. The Raman, FTIR, and XPS spectra illustrate that hydrogen bonding, π-π interactions, and n-π* interactions could contribute to the AAP adsorption onto the SCs. CHEM3D modeling was used to explore hydrogen-bond formation, π-π interactions, n-π* interactions, and electrostatic repulsion between AAP and the SCs. In view of the pHpzc of the SCs (3.1) and the pKa of AAP (10.96), electrostatic repulsion could occur between negatively charged SCs and anionic AAP above pH 10. In consideration of the average pore diameter of the SCs (1.89 nm) and the AAP molecular size (8.94 Å × 7.95 Å × 4.93 Å), a pore-filling mechanism could contribute to the adsorption. A pseudo-second-order model was best fitted to the kinetic data (equilibrium time = 6 h), whereas the Liu isotherm was most suitable for the equilibrium data (maximum adsorption capacity = 92.0 mg/g). Adsorption of AAP to the SCs was exothermic at 10-40 °C. The SCs were regenerated and reused for AAP adsorption using a methanol. Multiple-factor-at-once (MFAO) experiments (input variables: pH, temperature, adsorbent dosage, and initial AAP concentration; output: AAP adsorption capacity) were used to develop response surface methodology (RSM, quartic regression) and artificial neural network (ANN, topology 4:11:9:1) models. Analyses using additional MFAO experimental data reveal that the predictive ability of the ANN model (R2 = 0.890) was better than that of the RSM model (R2 = 0.764). Based on the weight values of the ANN model, the relative importance of the input variables on the output was quantified in the order of initial AAP concentration (100%) > adsorbent dosage (92.3%) > temperature (77.6%) > pH (43.6%).
Collapse
|
8
|
Shahamatifard F, Rodrigue D, Park KW, Frikha S, Mighri F. Synergistic effect between graphene nanoplatelets and carbon black to improve the thermal and mechanical properties of natural rubber nanocomposites. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2071162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Farnaz Shahamatifard
- Research center for high performance polymer and composite systems, CREPEC
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, QC, Quebec, Canada
| | - Denis Rodrigue
- Research center for high performance polymer and composite systems, CREPEC
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, QC, Quebec, Canada
| | | | | | - Frej Mighri
- Research center for high performance polymer and composite systems, CREPEC
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, QC, Quebec, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Hiew BYZ, Tee WT, Loh NYL, Lai KC, Hanson S, Gan S, Thangalazhy-Gopakumar S, Lee LY. Synthesis of a highly recoverable 3D MnO 2/rGO hybrid aerogel for efficient adsorptive separation of pharmaceutical residue. J Environ Sci (China) 2022; 118:194-203. [PMID: 35305768 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2021.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Water contamination by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetaminophen, is an emerging ecological concern. In this study, a new three-dimensional manganese dioxide-engrafted reduced graphene oxide (3D MnO2/rGO) hybrid aerogel was developed for acetaminophen sequestration. The synthesis involved firstly the self-assembly of GO aerogel, followed by thermal reduction and in-situ MnO2 growth by redox-reaction. The aerogel demonstrated interlinked planes with smooth surfaces deposited with MnO2 nanospheres and pores of 138.4 - 235.3 µm width. The influences of adsorbent dosage, initial pH, acetaminophen concentration, temperature and contact time were investigated. It was determined that the adsorption of acetaminophen occurred on uniform sorption sites in the aerogel, as suggested by the best fit of data to the Langmuir isotherm, yielding a maximum adsorption capacity of 252.87 mg/g. This highest adsorption performance of the 3D MnO2/rGO aerogel was attained at a dosage of 0.6 g/L, initial pH of 6.2 and temperature of 40°C. The process kinetics were in-line with the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetics at 10 and 20 - 500 mg/L concentrations, respectively. Thermodynamic assay showed the spontaneity and endothermicity features of the 3D MnO2/rGO-acetaminophen system. The acetaminophen adsorption mechanisms were mainly hydrogen bonding and pore entrapment. Moreover, the as-synthesised aerogel was effectively regenerated using acetone and re-utilised in four adsorption-desorption cycles. Overall, the results highly recommend the implementation of the 3D MnO2/rGO hybrid aerogel for purification of wastewater polluted by acetaminophen residue.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Billie Yan Zhang Hiew
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
| | - Wan Ting Tee
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
| | - Nicholas Yung Li Loh
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.; Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
| | - Kar Chiew Lai
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
| | - Svenja Hanson
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
| | - Suyin Gan
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
| | - Suchithra Thangalazhy-Gopakumar
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
| | - Lai Yee Lee
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia..
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Khan AH, Khan NA, Zubair M, Azfar Shaida M, Manzar MS, Abutaleb A, Naushad M, Iqbal J. Sustainable green nanoadsorbents for remediation of pharmaceuticals from water and wastewater: A critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 204:112243. [PMID: 34688648 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
In the last three decades, pharmaceutical research has increased tremendously to offer safe and healthy life. However, the high consumption of these harmful drugs has risen devastating impact on ecosystems. Therefore, it is worldwide paramount concern to effectively clean pharmaceuticals contaminated water streams to ensure safer environment and healthier life. Nanotechnology enables to produce new, high-technical material, such as membranes, adsorbent, nano-catalysts, functional surfaces, coverages and reagents for more effective water and wastewater cleanup processes. Nevertheless, nano-sorbent materials are regarded the most appropriate treatment technology for water and wastewater because of their facile application and a large number of adsorbents. Several conventional techniques have been operational for domestic wastewater treatment but are inefficient for pharmaceuticals removal. Alternatively, adsorption techniques have played a pivotal role in water and wastewater treatment for a long, but their rise in attraction is proportional with the continuous emergence of new micropollutants in the aquatic environment and new discoveries of sustainable and low-cost adsorbents. Recently, advancements in adsorption technique for wastewater treatment through nanoadsorbents has greatly increased due to its low production cost, sustainability, better physicochemical properties and high removal performance for pharmaceuticals. Herein, this review critically evaluates the performance of sustainable green nanoadsorbent for the remediation of pharmaceutical pollutants from water. The influential sorption parameters and interaction mechanism are also discussed. Moreover, the future prospects of nanoadsorbents for the remediation of pharmaceuticals are also presented.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Afzal Husain Khan
- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 706, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia.
| | - Nadeem Ahmad Khan
- Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi, India
| | - Mukarram Zubair
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31451, Saudi Arabia
| | - Mohd Azfar Shaida
- CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra, P.O. Box 440020, India
| | - Mohammad Saood Manzar
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31451, Saudi Arabia
| | - Ahmed Abutaleb
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 706, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia.
| | - Mu Naushad
- Advanced Materials Research Chair, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Yonsei Frontier Lab, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
| | - Jibran Iqbal
- College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, P.O. Box 144534, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Daelemans B, Eyley S, Marquez C, Lemmens V, De Vos DE, Thielemans W, Dehaen W, De Feyter S. Adsorptive separation using self-assembly on graphite: from nanoscale to bulk processes. Chem Sci 2022; 13:9035-9046. [PMID: 36091218 PMCID: PMC9365087 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc01354a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Insights from high-resolution on-surface characterization techniques are used to improve the control over adsorption and desorption on graphite in bulk adsorptive separation processes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Brent Daelemans
- Division of Molecular Imaging and Photonics, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
- Division of Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Samuel Eyley
- Sustainable Materials Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Campus Kulak Kortrijk, E. Sabbelaan 53, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
| | - Carlos Marquez
- Centre for Membrane Separations, Adsorption, Catalysis and Spectroscopy for Sustainable Solutions (cMACS), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Vincent Lemmens
- Centre for Membrane Separations, Adsorption, Catalysis and Spectroscopy for Sustainable Solutions (cMACS), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Dirk E. De Vos
- Centre for Membrane Separations, Adsorption, Catalysis and Spectroscopy for Sustainable Solutions (cMACS), KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Wim Thielemans
- Sustainable Materials Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Campus Kulak Kortrijk, E. Sabbelaan 53, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
| | - Wim Dehaen
- Division of Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| | - Steven De Feyter
- Division of Molecular Imaging and Photonics, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Çalışkan Salihi E, Cantürk Talman RY, Göktürk S. Preparation and characterization of surfactant loaded clays as drug adsorbents. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2021.1931289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Elif Çalışkan Salihi
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - R. Yeşim Cantürk Talman
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Sinem Göktürk
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|