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Almeida JC, Cardoso CED, Tavares DS, Trindade T, Vale C, Freitas R, Pereira E. Removal of chromium(III) from contaminated waters using cobalt ferrite: how safe is remediated water to aquatic wildlife? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:28789-28802. [PMID: 38558332 PMCID: PMC11058620 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32741-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The release of hazardous elements by industrial effluents to aquatic ecosystems is a potential threat to the environment. Chromium (Cr) is one of the elements whose levels in several freshwater ecosystems should be reduced to promote water reuse. In recent years, magnetic materials have gained increasing interest as sorbents because of their easy removal from treated water through magnetic separation. In this study, colloidal cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) particles were investigated as magnetic sorbents for chromium-aqueous chemical species. The oxidative stress responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis mussels exposed to 200 μg/L of Cr, resembling remediated water, were evaluated. More than 95% of Cr was removed from contaminated solutions by CoFe2O4 aqueous suspensions at pH 6 and pH 10. The kinetics of sorption experiments were examined using pseudo-1st order, pseudo-2nd order and Elovich models to evaluate which mathematical model has a better adjustment to the experimental data. The present study revealed that the levels of Cr that remained in remediated water induced limited biochemical changes in mussels, being considered safe for aquatic systems. Overall, the use of cobalt ferrite-based sorbents may constitute a promising approach to remediate contaminated water.
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- Joana C Almeida
- Chemistry Department and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
- Chemistry Department and LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Chemistry Department and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
- Chemistry Department and LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Chemistry Department and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
- Chemistry Department and LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Chemistry Department and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Interdisciplinar Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Biology Department and CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Chemistry Department and LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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Fernandes T, Martins NCT, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Trindade T. Dendrimer-based magneto-plasmonic nanosorbents for water quality monitoring using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 283:121730. [PMID: 35988470 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, we report the synthesis of magneto-plasmonic dendrimer-based nanosorbents containing Au nanostars and we demonstrate that they can be used as versatile optical sensors for the detection of pesticides in spiked water samples. The magnetic hybrid nanoparticles were obtained by conjugating silica-functionalized G5-NH2 PAMAM dendrimers to silica-coated magnetite cores. The resulting magnetic-PAMAM conjugates were then used to reduce and sequester Au seeds for the subsequent in situ growth of Au nanostars. The dendrimer-based magneto-plasmonic substrates containing the Au anisotropic nanophases were then investigated regarding their ability to monitor water quality through surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy. As a proof-of-concept, the ensuing multifunctional materials were investigated as SERS probing systems to detect dithiocarbamate pesticides (ziram and thiram) dissolved in water samples. It was observed that the magneto-plasmonic hybrid materials enhance the Raman signal of these pesticides under variable operational conditions, suggesting the versatility of these systems for water quality monitoring. Moreover, a detailed analysis of the SERS data was accomplished to predict the adsorption profile of the dithiocarbamate pesticides to the Au surface.
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- Tiago Fernandes
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Fernandes T, Nogueira HIS, Amorim CO, Amaral JS, Daniel‐da‐Silva AL, Trindade T. Chemical Strategies for Dendritic Magneto-plasmonic Nanostructures Applied to Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202382. [PMID: 36083195 PMCID: PMC9828551 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Chemical analyses in the field using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) protocols are expected to be part of several analytical procedures applied to water quality monitoring. To date, these endeavors have been supported by developments in SERS substrate nanofabrication, instrumentation portability, and the internet of things. Here, we report distinct chemical strategies for preparing magneto-plasmonic (Fe3 O4 : Au) colloids, which are relevant in the context of trace-level detection of water contaminants due to their inherent multifunctionality. The main objective of this research is to investigate the role of poly(amidoamine) dendrimers (PAMAMs) in the preparation of SERS substrates integrating both functionalities into single nanostructures. Three chemical routes were investigated to design magneto-plasmonic nanostructures that translate into different ways for assessing SERS detection by using distinct interfaces. Hence, a series of magneto-plasmonic colloids have been characterized and then assessed for their SERS activity by using a model pesticide (thiram) dissolved in aqueous samples.
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- Tiago Fernandes
- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro3810-193AveiroPortugal
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro3810-193AveiroPortugal
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- Department of PhysicsCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro3810-193AveiroPortugal
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- Department of PhysicsCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro3810-193AveiroPortugal
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro3810-193AveiroPortugal
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- Department of ChemistryCICECO – Aveiro Institute of MaterialsUniversity of Aveiro3810-193AveiroPortugal
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Estrada AC, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Leal C, Monteiro C, Lopes CB, Nogueira HIS, Lopes I, Martins MJ, Martins NCT, Gonçalves NPF, Fateixa S, Trindade T. Colloidal nanomaterials for water quality improvement and monitoring. Front Chem 2022; 10:1011186. [PMID: 36238095 PMCID: PMC9551176 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1011186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Water is the most important resource for all kind forms of live. It is a vital resource distributed unequally across different regions of the globe, with populations already living with water scarcity, a situation that is spreading due to the impact of climate change. The reversal of this tendency and the mitigation of its disastrous consequences is a global challenge posed to Humanity, with the scientific community assuming a major obligation for providing solutions based on scientific knowledge. This article reviews literature concerning the development of nanomaterials for water purification technologies, including collaborative scientific research carried out in our laboratory (nanoLAB@UA) framed by the general activities carried out at the CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials. Our research carried out in this specific context has been mainly focused on the synthesis and surface chemical modification of nanomaterials, typically of a colloidal nature, as well as on the evaluation of the relevant properties that arise from the envisaged applications of the materials. As such, the research reviewed here has been guided along three thematic lines: 1) magnetic nanosorbents for water treatment technologies, namely by using biocomposites and graphite-like nanoplatelets; 2) nanocomposites for photocatalysis (e.g., TiO2/Fe3O4 and POM supported graphene oxide photocatalysts; photoactive membranes) and 3) nanostructured substrates for contaminant detection using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), namely polymers loaded with Ag/Au colloids and magneto-plasmonic nanostructures. This research is motivated by the firm believe that these nanomaterials have potential for contributing to the solution of environmental problems and, conversely, will not be part of the problem. Therefore, assessment of the impact of nanoengineered materials on eco-systems is important and research in this area has also been developed by collaborative projects involving experts in nanotoxicity. The above topics are reviewed here by presenting a brief conceptual framework together with illustrative case studies, in some cases with original research results, mainly focusing on the chemistry of the nanomaterials investigated for target applications. Finally, near-future developments in this research area are put in perspective, forecasting realistic solutions for the application of colloidal nanoparticles in water cleaning technologies.
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- Ana C. Estrada
- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre of Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology and CESAM-Centre of Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
- *Correspondence: Tito Trindade,
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Chanpee S, Kaewtrakulchai N, Khemasiri N, Eiad-ua A, Assawasaengrat P. Nanoporous Carbon from Oil Palm Leaves via Hydrothermal Carbonization-Combined KOH Activation for Paraquat Removal. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27165309. [PMID: 36014545 PMCID: PMC9416012 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, nano-porous carbon was completely obtained from oil palm leaves (OPL) by hydrothermal pretreatment with chemical activation, using potassium hydroxide (KOH) as an activating agent. Potassium hydroxide was varied, with different ratios of 1:0.25, 1:1, and 1:4 (C: KOH; w/w) during activation. The physical morphology of nano-porous carbon has a spongy, sponge-like structure indicating an increase in specific surface area and porosity with the increasing amount of KOH activating agent. The highest specific surface area of OPL nano-porous carbon is approximately 1685 m2·g-1, with a total pore volume of 0.907 cm3·g-1. Moreover, the OPL nano-porous carbon significantly showed a mesoporous structure designed specifically to remove water pollutants. The adsorptive behavior of OPL nano-porous carbon was quantified by using paraquat as the target pollutant. The equilibrium analyzes were explained by the Langmuir model isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetics. The maximum efficiency of paraquat removal in wastewater was 79%, at a paraquat concentration of 400 mg·L-1, for 10 min in the adsorption experiment. The results of this work demonstrated the practical application of nano-porous carbon derived from oil palm leaves as an alternative adsorbent for removing paraquat and other organic matter in wastewater.
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- Sirayu Chanpee
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand
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- KUbiomass Laboratory, Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrail Product Improvement Institute, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, 111 Thailand Science Park, Paholyothin Road, Klong Nueng, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- College of Materials Innovation and Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-81-257-0484
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Fernandes T, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Trindade T. Metal-dendrimer hybrid nanomaterials for sensing applications. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Chintalapudi VK, Kanamarlapudi RKSL, Mallu UR, Muddada S. Characterization of biosorption potential of Brevibacillus biomass isolated from contaminated water resources for removal of Pb (II) ions. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2022; 85:2358-2374. [PMID: 35486460 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2022.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Various activities of different industries are found to be the main reason for water pollution with heavy metals. Use of microorganisms that are tolerant even of a high concentration of metal ions could be a valuable tool for remediation of contaminated water resources. In the present study, microorganisms that showed high resistance to lead ions were isolated and evaluated for biosorption efficiency for removal of lead ions from waste water. Biochemical identification and 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that the isolated strain was Brevibacillus. The conditions of pH, biomass concentration, temperature, time, agitation and Initial concentration of metal for biosorption of Pb (II) were optimized. Based on induction coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) analysis, the biosorption efficiency of Brevibacillus at optimized conditions of initial metal concentration of 150 μg/mL, 1 g/L of biomass dose, pH 6.0, 40 °C, for 12 h at 80 rpm was 78.58% and the biosorption capacity (qe) is 128.58 mg/g of the biosorbent. Of the three isotherm models investigated, the Freundlich isotherm model was identified as a good fit with high correlation coefficient, while kinetic data followed the pseudo first order model as best fit. Surface characterization by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed morphological changes with a bulged rod-shape cell having metal depositions and rough texture. The presence of lead within the cell was detected by transmission emission microscopy (TEM). The key functional groups that participate in biosorption were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and were found to be carboxyl, hydroxyl, amino and phosphate groups. From the real-time study, it proves that the biomass of Brevibacillus can be used as a promising biosorbent for removal of metals including lead from waste water.
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- Vinay Kumar Chintalapudi
- R V Labs, 2-14-117-55, 3rd lane extension, Syamala nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India; Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University, Greenfields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522502, Andhra Pradesh, India E-mail:
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- Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University, Greenfields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522502, Andhra Pradesh, India E-mail:
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- R V Labs, 2-14-117-55, 3rd lane extension, Syamala nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Deemed to be University, Greenfields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522502, Andhra Pradesh, India E-mail:
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Martwong E, Chuetor S, Junthip J. Adsorption of Cationic Contaminants by Cyclodextrin Nanosponges Cross-Linked with 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic Acid and Poly(vinyl alcohol). Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:342. [PMID: 35054747 PMCID: PMC8778113 DOI: 10.3390/polym14020342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Cationic organic pollutants (dyes and pesticides) are mainly hydrosoluble and easily contaminate water and create a serious problem for biotic and abiotic species. The elimination of these dangerous contaminants from water was accomplished by adsorption using cyclodextrin nanosponges. These nanosponges were elaborated by the cross-linking between 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid and β-cyclodextrin in the presence of poly(vinyl alcohol). Their physicochemical characteristics were characterized by gravimetry, acid-base titration, TGA, 13C NMR, ATR-FTIR, Raman, X-ray diffraction, and Stereomicroscopy. The BP5 nanosponges displayed 68.4% yield, 3.31 mmol/g COOH groups, 0.16 mmol/g β-CD content, 54.2% swelling, 97.0% PQ removal, 96.7% SO removal, and 98.3% MG removal for 25 mg/L of initial concentration. The pseudo-second-order model was suitable for kinetics using 180 min of contact time. Langmuir isotherm was suitable for isotherm with the maximum adsorption of 120.5, 92.6, and 64.9 mg/g for paraquat (PQ), safranin (SO), and malachite green (MG) adsorption, respectively. Finally, the reusability performance after five regeneration times reached 94.1%, 91.6%, and 94.6% for PQ, SO, and MG adsorption, respectively.
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- Ekkachai Martwong
- Division of Science (Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand;
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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Martwong E, Chuetor S, Junthip J. Adsorption of Paraquat by Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Cyclodextrin Nanosponges. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4110. [PMID: 34883612 PMCID: PMC8658895 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The contamination of hydrosoluble pesticides in water could generate a serious problem for biotic and abiotic components. The removal of a hazardous agrochemical (paraquat) from water was achieved by adsorption processes using poly(vinyl alcohol)-cyclodextrin nanosponges, which were prepared with various formulations via the crosslinking between citric acid and β-cyclodextrin in the presence of poly(vinyl alcohol). The physicochemical properties of nanosponges were also characterized by different techniques, such as gravimetry, thermogravimetry, microscopy (SEM and Stereo), spectroscopy (UV-visible, NMR, ATR-FTIR, and Raman), acid-base titration, BET surface area analysis, X-ray diffraction, and ion exchange capacity. The C10D-P2 nanosponges displayed 60.2% yield, 3.14 mmol/g COOH groups, 0.335 mmol/g β-CD content, 96.4% swelling, 94.5% paraquat removal, 0.1766 m2 g-1 specific surface area, and 5.2 × 10-4 cm3 g-1 pore volume. The presence of particular peaks referring to specific functional groups on spectroscopic spectra confirmed the successful polycondensation on the reticulated nanosponges. The pseudo second-order model (with R2 = 0.9998) and Langmuir isotherm (with R2 = 0.9979) was suitable for kinetics and isotherm using 180 min of contact time and a pH of 6.5. The maximum adsorption capacity was calculated at 112.2 mg/g. Finally, the recyclability of these nanosponges was 90.3% of paraquat removal after five regeneration times.
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- Ekkachai Martwong
- Division of Science (Chemistry), Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand;
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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Li W, Qamar SA, Qamar M, Basharat A, Bilal M, Iqbal HMN. Carrageenan-based nano-hybrid materials for the mitigation of hazardous environmental pollutants. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 190:700-712. [PMID: 34520777 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Fast industrialization and population growth are associated with the increased release of hazardous contaminants in the environment. These hazardous substances, including pharmaceutical, biomedical, personal-care products, heavy metals, endocrine-disrupters, and colorants, pollute the ecosystem by disturbing nature's balance. Nanotechnology has paved new horizons in biochemical engineering by designing novel approaches of integrating nanoscale science with biotechnology to construct improved quality materials for target uptake of pollutants. Recently, nanostructured materials have emerged as research and development frontiers owing to their excellent properties. The tailored designing of nanohybrids constructs with physicochemical alteration enables the nano-bioadsorbent with high target specificity and efficiency. The development of eco-friendly, biodegradable, cost-efficient, and biopolymer-based nanohybrid constructs is gaining attention to remove hazardous environmental pollutants. κ-carrageenan biopolymer is frequently used with different nanomaterials to design nanohybrid bio-adsorbents to remove various contaminants. Herein, the potentialities of carrageenan-based nanohybrid constructs in environmental remediation have been summarized. Different nanostructures, e.g., silica, non-magnetic/magnetic, carbon nanotubes/nanorods, nanoclay/nanomembrane, metal organic frameworks, graphene oxide, and other nanomaterials have been described in combination with carrageenan biopolymers focusing on environmental remediation.
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- Wenqian Li
- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey 64849, Mexico.
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Blanco E, Rocha L, Pozo MD, Vázquez L, Petit-Domínguez MD, Casero E, Quintana C. A supramolecular hybrid sensor based on cucurbit[8]uril, 2D-molibdenum disulphide and diamond nanoparticles towards methyl viologen analysis. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1182:338940. [PMID: 34602204 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We develop an electrochemical sensor by using 2D-transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD), specifically MoS2, and nanoparticles stabilized with cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8]) incorporated together with them. Two different nanoparticles are assayed: diamond nanoparticles (DNPs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNp). 0D materials, together with TMD, provide increased conductivity and active surface while the macrocycle CB[8] affords selectivity towards the guest methyl viologen (MV2+), also named paraquat. Glassy Carbon (GC) electrodes are modified by drop-casting of suspensions of MoS2, followed by either a CB[8]-DNPs hybrid dispersion or a CB[8]-AuNp suspension. Atomic force microscopy is employed for the morphological characterization of the electrochemical sensor surface while cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques allow the electrochemical characterization of the sensor. The well-stablished signals of CB[8]-encapsulated MV2+ arise in voltammetric measurements when the macrocycle modifies the 0D-materials. Once the sensor construction and differential pulse voltammetry parameters have been optimized for quantification purposes, calibration procedures are performed with the platform GC/MoS2/CB[8]-DNPs. This sensing platform shows linear relations between peak intensity and the MV2+ concentration in the linear concentration range of (0.73-8.0) · 10-6 M with a limit of detection of 2.2 · 10-7 M. Analyses of river water samples fortified with MV2+ at the μM level shows recoveries of 100% with RSD values of 6.4% (n = 3).
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- Elías Blanco
- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, C/ Francisco Tomás y Valiente, Nº7, Campus de Excelencia de La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, C/ Francisco Tomás y Valiente, Nº7, Campus de Excelencia de La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, C/ Francisco Tomás y Valiente, Nº7, Campus de Excelencia de La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- ESISNA Group, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (CSIC), C/ Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz, Nº3. Campus de Excelencia de La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, C/ Francisco Tomás y Valiente, Nº7, Campus de Excelencia de La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, C/ Francisco Tomás y Valiente, Nº7, Campus de Excelencia de La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, C/ Francisco Tomás y Valiente, Nº7, Campus de Excelencia de La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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Efficient visible light-induced photocatalytic removal of paraquat using N-doped TiO2@SiO2@Fe3O4 nanocomposite. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.112167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Cai N, Larese-Casanova P. Facile Synthesis and Reuse of Magnetic Black Carbon Magnetite (BC-Mag) for Fast Carbamazepine Removal from Water. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10020213. [PMID: 31991921 PMCID: PMC7074862 DOI: 10.3390/nano10020213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Magnetic carbonaceous nanomaterials are needed in water treatment applications because they can offer both carbon surfaces for sorption of organic pollutants and ease of material magnetic retrieval for regeneration and reuse. In this study, we employed a facile one-step method to synthesize a black carbon-magnetite composite (BC-Mag) by high-temperature annealing of black carbon and hematite. The nanocomposite was easily dispersed and stable in water owing to the presence of negatively charged oxygen surface functional groups. Sorption kinetics with dissolved carbamazepine showed a rapid initial uptake with equilibrium achieved within only minutes. The sorption extent can be described with the Freundlich model, and surface area normalized sorption affinity was an order of magnitude greater than conventional granular activated carbon. The sorption extent of neutral carbamazepine remained constant between pH 2–10 while surface zeta potential decreased. BC-Mag can be reused for the sorption of carbamazepine up to six times without significant loss of the sorption extent.
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- Nan Cai
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Test for Dangerous Chemicals, Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center of Online Monitoring for Water Environmental Pollution, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangzhou 510070, China;
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Nogueira J, Soares SF, Amorim CO, Amaral JS, Silva C, Martel F, Trindade T, Daniel-da-Silva AL. Magnetic Driven Nanocarriers for pH-Responsive Doxorubicin Release in Cancer Therapy. Molecules 2020; 25:E333. [PMID: 31947577 PMCID: PMC7024164 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25020333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Doxorubicin is one of the most widely used anti-cancer drugs, but side effects and selectivity problems create a demand for alternative drug delivery systems. Herein we describe a hybrid magnetic nanomaterial as a pH-dependent doxorubicin release carrier. This nanocarrier comprises magnetic iron oxide cores with a diameter of 10 nm, enveloped in a hybrid material made of siliceous shells and ĸ-carrageenan. The hybrid shells possess high drug loading capacity and a favorable drug release profile, while the iron oxide cores allows easy manipulation via an external magnetic field. The pH responsiveness was assessed in phosphate buffers at pH levels equivalent to those of blood (pH 7.4) and tumor microenvironment (pH 4.2 and 5). The nanoparticles have a loading capacity of up to 12.3 wt.% and a release profile of 80% in 5 h at acidic pH versus 25% at blood pH. In vitro drug delivery tests on human breast cancer and non-cancer cellular cultures have shown that, compared to the free drug, the loaded nanocarriers have comparable antiproliferative effect but a less intense cytotoxic effect, especially in the non-cancer cell line. The results show a clear potential for these new hybrid nanomaterials as alternative drug carriers for doxorubicin.
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- João Nogueira
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (J.N.); (S.F.S.); (T.T.)
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (J.N.); (S.F.S.); (T.T.)
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (C.O.A.); (J.S.A.)
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (C.O.A.); (J.S.A.)
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- Unit of Biochemistry, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (F.M.)
- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Unit of Biochemistry, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (F.M.)
- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (J.N.); (S.F.S.); (T.T.)
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (J.N.); (S.F.S.); (T.T.)
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Afonso EL, Carvalho L, Fateixa S, Amorim CO, Amaral VS, Vale C, Pereira E, Silva CM, Trindade T, Lopes CB. Can contaminated waters or wastewater be alternative sources for technology-critical elements? The case of removal and recovery of lanthanides. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 380:120845. [PMID: 31323490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.120845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Technology critical elements (TCE) are considered the vitamins of nowadays technology. Factors such as high demand, limited sources and geopolitical pressures, mining exploitation and its negative impact, point these elements as new emerging contaminants and highlight the importance for removal and recycling TCE from contaminated waters. This paper reports the synthesis, characterization and application of hybrid nanostructures to remove and recover lanthanides from water, promoting the recycling of these high value elements. The nanocomposite combines the interesting properties of graphite nanoplatelets, with the magnetic properties of magnetite, and exhibits good sorption properties towards La(III), Eu(III) and Tb(III). The sorption process was very sensitive to solution pH, evidencing that electrostatic interactions are the main binding mechanism involved. Removal efficiencies up to 80% were achieved at pH 8, using only 50 mg/L of nanocomposite. In ternary solution, occurred a preferential removal of Eu(III) and Tb(III). The equilibrium evidenced a rare but interesting behaviour, and as a proof-of-concept the recoveries and reutilization rates, at consecutive cycles, highlight the recyclability of the composite without loss of efficiency. This study evidences that surface charge and the number of active sites of the composite controls the removal process, providing new insights on the interactions between lanthanoids and magnetic-graphite-nanoplatelets.
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- Elisabete Luís Afonso
- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Central Laboratory of Analysis (LCA), University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CESAM & LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Brenes-Guillén L, Fuentes-Schweizer P, García-Piñeres A, Uribe-Lorío L. Tolerance and sorption of Bromacil and Paraquat by thermophilic cyanobacteria Leptolyngbya 7M from Costa Rican thermal springs. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2019; 226:103539. [PMID: 31408829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2019.103539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We studied the adsorption ability and tolerance of the thermophilic filamentous cyanobacteria Letolyngbya 7M towards Paraquat and Bromacil. Adsorption isotherms at pH = 7.0 showed an adsorption capacity of 24.4 mg/g and 66.8 mg/g, respectively, and a good fit to the Langmuir model (R2 = 0.97 and 0.99, respectively). To evaluate the effect of both herbicides on photosynthetic pigments and viability of cyanobacteria, cell autoflorescence and esterase activity was determined using flow cytometry. Autofluorescence was less sensitive to changes in cell viability, as it was only slightly reduced at high Paraquat and Bromacil concentrations. Herbicide effect on esterase activity is dose-dependent. Bromacil did not cause a significant effect on either chlorophyll a content or cell viability. This study demonstrates the potential of Leptolyngbya 7M to remove Paraquat and Bromacil herbicides from aqueous solution under laboratory conditions.
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- Laura Brenes-Guillén
- Centro de Investigación en Biología Celular y Molecular, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica.
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- Centro de Investigación en Electroquímica y Energía Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica; Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación en Biología Celular y Molecular, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica; Escuela de Química, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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- Centro de Investigación en Biología Celular y Molecular, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
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Soares SF, Rocha MJ, Ferro M, Amorim CO, Amaral JS, Trindade T, Daniel-da-Silva AL. Magnetic nanosorbents with siliceous hybrid shells of alginic acid and carrageenan for removal of ciprofloxacin. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 139:827-841. [PMID: 31394147 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Water contamination with antibiotics is a serious environmental threat. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is one of the most frequently detected antibiotics in water. Herein, silica-based magnetic nanosorbents prepared using three seaweed polysaccharides, alginic acid, κ- and λ-carrageenan, were developed and evaluated in the uptake of ciprofloxacin. The sorbents were firstly characterized in detail to assess their morphology and composition. A systematic investigation was conducted to study the adsorption performance towards CIP, by varying the initial pH, contact time and initial CIP concentration. The maximum adsorption capacity was 464, 423 and 1350 mg/g for particles prepared from alginic acid, κ- and λ-carrageenan respectively. These high values indicate that these materials are among the most effective sorbents reported so far for the removal of CIP from water. The kinetic data were consistent with the pseudo-second-order model. The CIP adsorption on λ-carrageenan particles followed a cooperative process with sigmoidal isotherm that was described by the Dubinin-Radushkevich model. The high charge density of λ-carrageenan and the propensity of CIP molecules to self-aggregate may explain the cooperative nature of CIP adsorption. The sorbents were easily regenerated in mild conditions and could be reused in CIP removal up to 4 times without a significant loss of adsorptive properties.
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- Sofia F Soares
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Huang Y, Zhan H, Bhatt P, Chen S. Paraquat Degradation From Contaminated Environments: Current Achievements and Perspectives. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1754. [PMID: 31428067 PMCID: PMC6689968 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Paraquat herbicide has served over five decades to control annual and perennial weeds. Despite agricultural benefits, its toxicity to terrestrial and aquatic environments raises serious concerns. Paraquat cannot rapidly degrade in the environment and is adsorbed in clay lattices that require urgent environmental remediation. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and bioaugmentation techniques have been developed for this purpose. Among various techniques, bioremediation is a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach for pesticide-polluted soils. Though several paraquat-degrading microorganisms have been isolated and characterized, studies about degradation pathways, related functional enzymes and genes are indispensable. This review encircles paraquat removal from contaminated environments through adsorption, photocatalyst degradation, AOPs and microbial degradation. To provide in-depth knowledge, the potential role of paraquat degrading microorganisms in contaminated environments is described as well.
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- Yaohua Huang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Integrative Microbiology Research Centre, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Soares SF, Fernandes T, Trindade T, Daniel-da-Silva AL. Trimethyl Chitosan/Siloxane-Hybrid Coated Fe 3O 4 Nanoparticles for the Uptake of Sulfamethoxazole from Water. Molecules 2019; 24:E1958. [PMID: 31117303 PMCID: PMC6572444 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24101958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The presence of several organic contaminants in the environment and aquatic compartments has been a matter of great concern in the recent years. To tackle this problem, new sustainable and cost-effective technologies are needed. Herein we describe magnetic biosorbents prepared from trimethyl chitosan (TMC), which is a quaternary chitosan scarcely studied for environmental applications. Core@shell particles comprising a core of magnetite (Fe3O4) coated with TMC/siloxane hybrid shells (Fe3O4@SiO2/SiTMC) were successfully prepared using a simple one-step coating procedure. Adsorption tests were conducted to investigate the potential of the coated particles for the magnetically assisted removal of the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole (SMX) from aqueous solutions. It was found that TMC-based particles provide higher SMX adsorption capacity than the counterparts prepared using pristine chitosan. Therefore, the type of chemical modification introduced in the chitosan type precursors used in the surface coatings has a dominant effect on the sorption efficiency of the respective final magnetic nanosorbents.
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- Sofia F Soares
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Huang M, Cai Q, Xu Y, Guo M, Zhu C, Li Y, Wu K, Zhou Z, Yang H. Paraquat affects the differentiation of neural stem cells and impairs the function of vascular endothelial cells: a study of molecular mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2019; 34:548-555. [PMID: 30698896 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of paraquat (PQ) exposure on gene expression in neural stem cells as well as structures and functions of vascular endothelial cells. METHODS RNA-Seq was used to explore the differentially expressed genes in human umbilical cord blood-neural stem cells (HUCB-NSCs) at different stages (eg, proliferation, early and late differentiation) in the presence of PQ. The effects of PQ on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), including cell proliferation, apoptosis, cytokines secretion, and expression of tight junction proteins, were assessed with CCK-8, flow cytometry, ELISA, and western blot analysis, individually. RESULTS A total of 53 genes were up-regulated and 61 genes were down-regulated in PQ treated HUCB-NSCs, including seven genes associated with the differentiation of neural stem cells, for example, Gfap, S100B, Oct4, Gdf3, Sox1, Pax6, and Ngn1. PQ treatment significantly reduced the proliferation of HUVECs, inhibited cytokines secretion (VEGF, BFGF) and expressions of tight junction-associated protein (Claudin 1, Occludin, ZO-1), as well as induced significant apoptosis. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that PQ impairs the development of nervous system by regulating the expression of genes associated with neural stem cell differentiation, as well as the structure and function of vascular endothelial cells, which together lead to abnormality in the nervous system.
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- Min Huang
- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Public Health, MOE Key Laboratory for Public Health Safety, Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment of National Health Commission, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Lab of Molecular Toxicology, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Junthip J. Water-insoluble cyclodextrin polymer crosslinked with citric acid for paraquat removal from water. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE PART A-PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2019.1586444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Jatupol Junthip
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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Junthip J, Promma W, Sonsupap S, Boonyanusith C. Adsorption of paraquat from water by insoluble cyclodextrin polymer crosslinked with 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-019-00692-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Khan ST, Malik A. Engineered nanomaterials for water decontamination and purification: From lab to products. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 363:295-308. [PMID: 30312926 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.09.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 09/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Clean water is vital for life; it is required not only for drinking but also for the preparation of food and proper hygiene. Unfortunately, more than fifty percent of the world population mainly in China and India face a severe scarcity of water. Around 1.8 billion people inevitably drink water from sources having fecal contamination resulting in the death of about a million children every year. Scientists are developing various economic technologies to decontaminate and purify water. Nanomaterials-based technology offers an economic and effective alternative for water purification and decontamination. As nanomaterials are available globally, have remarkable antimicrobial activity and the ability to effectively remove organic and inorganic pollutants from water. This review discusses the potential role of nanomaterials in the purification of drinking water. As nanomaterials exhibit remarkable antimicrobial and antiparasitic activities against waterborne pathogens and parasites of primary concern like Shigella dysenteriae, Vibrio cholera, and Entamoeba histolytica. Nanomaterials also demonstrate the ability to absorb toxic chemicals like mercury and dyes from polluted water. However, for successful commercialization of the technology, some inherent bottlenecks need to be addressed adequately. These include nanoparticles aggregation, their seepage into drinking water and adverse effects on human health and the environment. Nanocomposites are being developed to overcome these problems and to combine two or more desirable properties for water purification. Widespread and large-scale use of nanomaterials for water purification soon may become a reality. Products containing nanomaterials such as Karofi, Lifestraw, and Tupperware for water purification are already available in the market.
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- Shams Tabrez Khan
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, India
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Soares SF, Fernandes T, Sacramento M, Trindade T, Daniel-da-Silva AL. Magnetic quaternary chitosan hybrid nanoparticles for the efficient uptake of diclofenac from water. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 203:35-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Junthip J, Jumrernsuk N, Klongklaw P, Promma W, Sonsupap S. Removal of paraquat herbicide from water by textile coated with anionic cyclodextrin polymer. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-018-0102-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Nogueira J, António M, Mikhalev SM, Fateixa S, Trindade T, Daniel-da-Silva AL. Porous Carrageenan-Derived Carbons for Efficient Ciprofloxacin Removal from Water. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E1004. [PMID: 30518056 PMCID: PMC6316754 DOI: 10.3390/nano8121004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Porous carbon materials derived from biopolymers are attractive sorbents for the removal of emerging pollutants from water, due to their high specific surface area, high porosity, tunable surface chemistry, and reasonable cost. However, carrageenan biopolymers were scarcely investigated as a carbon source to prepare porous carbon materials. Herein, hydrochars (HCs) and porous activated carbons (ACs) derived from natural occurring polysaccharides with variable sulfate content (κ-, ι- and λ-carrageenan) were prepared and investigated in the uptake of ciprofloxacin, which is an antibiotic detected in water sources and that poses serious hazards to public health. The materials were prepared using hydrothermal carbonization and subsequent chemical activation with KOH to increase the available surface area. The activated carbons were markedly microporous, presenting high specific surface area, up to 2800 m²/g. Activated carbons derived from κ- and λ-carrageenan showed high adsorption capacity (422 and 459 mg/g, respectively) for ciprofloxacin and fast adsorption kinetics, reaching the sorption equilibrium in approximately 5 min. These features place the ACs investigated here among the best systems reported in the literature for the removal of ciprofloxacin from water.
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- João Nogueira
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation ⁻ Nanotechnology Research Group (TEMA-NRD), Mechanical Engineering Department, Aveiro Institute of Nanotechnology (AIN), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Achtel C, Härling SM, Hering W, Westerhausen M, Heinze T. Synthesis of Biopolymer-Based Precursors for the Formation of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials. Macromol Rapid Commun 2018; 39:e1800199. [PMID: 29869402 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201800199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cellulose acetates can be homogeneously transferred with (3-isocyanatopropyl) triethoxysilane, yielding the corresponding carbamates containing reactive ethoxysilane moieties. The products obtained under different conditions are characterized by liquid and solid-state NMR spectroscopy. A slight hydrolysis in products of high Si-content occurs, which strongly affects the solubility of the polymers. The soluble products can be shaped and crosslinked, forming siloxane and silanol polymer network. By incorporating tetraethoxysilane as inorganic precursor, novel silanized film can be prepared and are studied by scanning electron microscopy.
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- Christian Achtel
- Center of Excellence for Polysaccharide Research, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Humboldtstraße 10, D-07743, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstraße 8, D-07743, Jena, Germany
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- INNOVENT e.V. Technologieentwicklung, Pruessingstraße 27B, D-07745, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstraße 8, D-07743, Jena, Germany
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- Center of Excellence for Polysaccharide Research, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Humboldtstraße 10, D-07743, Jena, Germany
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Pinheiro PC, Daniel-da-Silva AL, Nogueira HIS, Trindade T. Functionalized Inorganic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Separation and SERS Detection of Water Pollutants. Eur J Inorg Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201800132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Paula C. Pinheiro
- Department of Chemistry-CICECO; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry-CICECO; University of Aveiro; 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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Surface Engineered Magnetic Biosorbents for Water Treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-92111-2_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Soares SF, Rodrigues MI, Trindade T, Daniel-da-Silva AL. Chitosan-silica hybrid nanosorbents for oil removal from water. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2017.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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SERS Detection of Penicillin G Using Magnetite Decorated with Gold Nanoparticles. MAGNETOCHEMISTRY 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/magnetochemistry3040032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Watcharenwong A, Kaeokan A, Rammaroeng R, Upama P, Kajitvichyanukul P. Adsorption of Paraquat Dichloride by Graphitic Carbon Nitride Synthesized from Melamine Scraps. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/78/1/012012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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