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Rastegari F, Asghari S, Mohammadpoor-Baltork I, Sabzyan H, Tangestaninejad S, Moghadam M, Mirkhani V. A pH-dependent and charge selective covalent organic framework for removal of dyes from aqueous solutions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:135075. [PMID: 38986412 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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A novel imine-linked COF is synthesized by the condensation of 2,4,6-tris(4-aminophenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (TAPT) and 2-hydroxy-5-methoxyisophthalaldehyde (HMIPA) under solvothermal conditions. This COF adsorbs preferentially the neutral dye Neutral Red (NR) over the positively charged dye Methylene Blue (MB) at pH 7, and the negatively charged Methyl Orange (MO) over the positively charged Methylene Blue (MB) at pH 3. The maximum adsorption capacities (qe) obtained within very short times (11-60 min) under optimized conditions were 108, 185 and 429 mg.g-1 for the MB, MO, and NR dyes, respectively. These adsorptions obey the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetics. The prepared TAPT-HMIPA-COF is used successfully for the removal of the dyes from real water and treated wastewater samples. The adsorption data, BET, FTIR, and zeta potential measurements show that the electrostatic, π-π stacking and hydrogen bond interactions are responsible for the adsorption of organic dyes on the surface of the prepared COF. Due to recyclability, high capacity and efficiency for the adsorption of positive, negative and neutral organic dyes, this COF can be considered promising for simultaneous removal of various dyes from aqueous solutions at adjusted pHs.
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- Forouz Rastegari
- Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Division, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Division, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Division, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Division, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Division, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran
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Valente AJM, Pirozzi D, Cinquegrana A, Utzeri G, Murtinho D, Sannino F. Synthesis of β-cyclodextrin-based nanosponges for remediation of 2,4-D polluted waters. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 215:114214. [PMID: 36058273 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two cyclodextrin-based nanosponges (CD-NSs) were synthesized using diamines with 6 and 12 methylene groups, CDHD6 and CDHD12, respectively, and used as adsorbents to remove 2,4-D from aqueous solutions. The physico-chemical characterization of the CD‒NSs demonstrated that, when using the linker with the longest chain length, the nanosponges show a more compact structure and higher thermal stability, probably due to hydrophobic interactions. SEM micrographs showed significant differences between the two nanosponges used. The adsorption of 2,4-D was assessed in terms of different parameters, including solid/liquid ratio, pH, kinetics and isotherms. Adsorption occurred preferentially at lower pH values and for short-chain crosslinked nanosponges; while the former is explained by the balance of acid-base characteristics of the adsorbent and adsorbate, the latter can be justified by the increase in the crosslinker-crosslinker interactions, predominantly hydrophobic, rather than adsorbent-adsorbate interactions. The maximum adsorption capacity at the equilibrium (qe) was 20,903 mmol/kg, obtained using CDHD12 with an initial 2,4-D concentration of 2 mmol/L. An environmentally friendly strategy, based on alkali desorption, was developed to recycle and reuse the adsorbents. On the basis of the results obtained, cyclodextrin-based nanosponges appear promising materials for an economically feasible removal of phenoxy herbicides, to be used as potential adsorbents for the sustainable management of agricultural wastewaters.
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- Artur J M Valente
- University of Coimbra, Department of Chemistry, CQC, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Naples "Federico II", Department of Chemical Engineering, Materials and Industrial Production (DICMaPI), Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Piazzale Tecchio, 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- University of Naples "Federico II", Department of Agricultural Sciences, Via Università 100, 80055 Portici, Naples, Italy
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- University of Coimbra, Department of Chemistry, CQC, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Department of Chemistry, CQC, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Naples "Federico II", Department of Agricultural Sciences, Via Università 100, 80055 Portici, Naples, Italy.
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Structural Alteration, Hydration Stability, Heavy Metal Removal Efficiency, and Montmorillonite Porosity Fate by Coupling the Soil Solution pH and a Thermal Gradient. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/4421932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Clay minerals are considered as a promising material in the context of geological barrier for the confinement of radioactive and industrial waste. Understanding the usefulness of the smectite mineral, in this approach, remains insufficient. The deep investigation about structural response/changes, hydrate stability, cation exchange process, permeability, and heavy metal/radionuclide adsorption/removal efficiency under external constraints is needed. To explore the structural alteration, the hydration stability, and the evolution of montmorillonite porosity under a first order of external applied constraints coupling, a reference Na-rich montmorillonite specimen is used as a starting material, and three exchangeable heavy metal cations (Ba2+, Cu2+, and Co2+) have been selected. The applied constraint coupling is realized at laboratory scale and assured by simultaneously varying of the soil solution pH and the thermal gradient. The evaluation of the mineral fraction response is established by correlation of quantitative XRD analysis results, thermal analysis, and porosity measurements. The quantitative XRD analysis allows rebuilding of the theoretical model describing the interlamellar space (IS) configurations/damages, structural heterogeneity degrees, and hydrous stability. Obtained results show a dominant interstratified hydration character, for all studied complexes, attributed to a new IS organization versus the applied constraint strength. Furthermore, all samples exhibit a heterogeneous hydration behavior traduced by the coexistence of different layers of type population within the crystallite. Additionally, the theoretical XRD profile decomposition allowed us to prove link between the domination of the segregated stacking layers mode against the constraint strength. Thermal analysis allowed us to develop theoretical models describing the decrease of the water molecule amounts as a function of the increase in temperature and soil solution pH. Moreover, a specific hydration footprint response and an interstratification mapping are assigned for each corresponding stress degrees. The evolution of montmorillonite porosity is determined by adsorption measurement, based on Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET) and Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH) pore size distribution analyses which confirms for all samples, the exfoliation process, and the mesopore diameter rise by increasing the constraint intensity.
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Enesca A, Cazan C. Polymer Composite-Based Materials with Photocatalytic Applications in Wastewater Organic Pollutant Removal: A Mini Review. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:3291. [PMID: 36015545 PMCID: PMC9415733 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development of new technologies using nanomaterials has allowed scientists to design advanced processes with many applications in environmental protection, energy production and storage, and medicinal bio-mediated processes. Due to their significant potential applications in different branches of science, the development of new polymer composites represents a priority, especially for nano-technological processes. Interest in polymeric composites was outlined by the synthesis of a large number of nano- or mezzo-scale materials with targeted functional properties for polymer matrix hybridization. The present mini review explores some of the most representative and recent papers reporting the photocatalytic activity of polymer composites toward different organic compounds (dyes, pharmaceutically active molecules, phenol, etc.). The polymer composites were divided based on their composition and photocatalytic activity. TiO2- and ZnO-based polymeric composites have been described here in light of their photocatalytic activity toward different pollutants, such as rhodamine B, phenol, or methyl orange. Polymeric composites based on WO3, Fe2O3, or Bi2MoO6 were also described. The influence of different polymeric composites and photocatalytic parameters (light spectra and intensity, pollutant molecule and concentration, irradiation time, and photocatalyst dosage) on the overall photocatalytic efficiency indicates that semiconductor (TiO2, ZnO, etc.) insertion in the polymeric matrix can tune the photocatalytic activity without compromising the structural integrity. Future perspectives and limitations are outlined considering the systematic and targeted description of the reported results. Adopting green route synthesis and application can add economic and scientific value to the knowledgebase by promoting technological development based on photocatalytic designs.
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- Alexandru Enesca
- Product Design, Mechatronics and Environmental Department, Transilvania University of Brasov, Eroilor 29 Street, 35000 Brasov, Romania
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Heterogeneous Photocatalysis: A Solution for a Greener Earth. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12070686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Since the beginning of the industrial era, various human activities have steadily increased, leading to rapid technological developments and high population growth [...]
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