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Mbuyazi TB, Ajibade PA. Magnetic iron oxides nanocomposites: synthetic techniques and environmental applications for wastewater treatment. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:158. [PMID: 39342049 PMCID: PMC11438764 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-04102-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Nanomaterials are an emerging class of compounds with potential to advance technology for wastewater treatment. There are many toxic substances in industrial wastewater that are dangerous to the aquatic ecosystem and public health. These pollutants require the development of novel techniques to remove them from the environment. Iron oxide nanoparticles are being studied and develop as new technology to address the problem of environmental pollution due to their unique properties and effectiveness against different kind of pollutants. A variety of modified iron oxide nanoparticles have been developed through extensive research that mitigates the shortcomings of aggregation or oxidation and enhances their efficiency as novel remediator against environmental pollutants. In this review, we present synthetic approaches used for the preparation of iron oxide nanoparticles and their corresponding nanocomposites, along with the processes in which the materials are used as adsorbent/photocatalysts for environmental remediation. Applications explored includes adsorption of dyes, photocatalytic degradation of dyes, and adsorption of heavy metal ions. The use of iron oxides nanocomposite in real wastewater samples and recyclability of adsorbents and photocatalysts were also explored.
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- Thandi B Mbuyazi
- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209, South Africa
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209, South Africa.
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Shaba EY, Tijani JO, Jacob JO, Suleiman MAT. Simultaneous removal of Cu (II) and Cr (VI) ions from petroleum refinery wastewater using ZnO/Fe 3O 4 nanocomposite. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2023; 57:1146-1167. [PMID: 36601714 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2022.2162794] [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: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The presence and removal of heavy metals such as Cu(II) as well as Cr(VI) in petroleum refinery wastewater calls for concerted efforts due to their mobility, toxicity, bioaccumulation, and non-biodegradability in the environment. In this present work, zinc oxide (ZnO), iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles and ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites were synthesized via simple sol-gel and chemical reduction methods; characterized using different analytical tools and then applied as nanoadsorbent to sequester Cu(II) and Cr(VI) ions from Petroleum Refinery wastewater via batch adsorption process. Cu(II) and Cr(VI) adsorption processes were examined with respect to contact time (kinetic effect), nanoadsorbent dosage, isotherm equilibrium, and thermodynamic parameters. ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites with higher surface area (39.450 m2/g) have a mixture of rod-like and spherical shapes as compared to ZnO and Fe3O4 nanoparticles with spherical shape only and surface areas of 8.62 m2/g and 7.86 m2/g) according to the high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HRSEM) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. The X-ray diffractometer (XRD) results revealed the formation of hexagonal wurtzite structure of ZnO and the face-centered cubic structure phase of Fe3O4 nanoparticles, after the formation of the ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites the phases of the nanoparticles were not affected but the diffraction peaks shifted to higher 2θ degree. The average crystallite size of ZnO and Fe3O4 nanoparticles and ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites were 20.12, 26.36 and 14.50 nm respectively. The maximum removal efficiency of Cu (II) (92.99%) and Cr (VI) (77.60%) by ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites was higher than 85.83%; 65.19% for Cu (II) and 80.57%; 62.53 for Cr (VI) using ZnO and Fe3O4 nanoadsorbents individually under the following conditions: contact time (15), dosage (0.08 g) and temperature (30 °C). The experimental data for Cu (II) and Cr (VI) ion removal fitted well to the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models. The thermodynamic study suggested that the removal of the two metal ions from petroleum wastewater was endothermic. The reusability study after the fourth adsorption-desorption cycle indicated the stability of ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposites with 85.51% and 69.42% removal efficiency of Cu (II) and Cr (VI). The results showed that ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposite achieves higher performance than ZnO and Fe3O4 alone in the removal of Cu (II) and Cr (VI) ions from the petroleum refinery wastewater.
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- E Y Shaba
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger, Nigeria
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Şaylan M, Karlıdağ NE, Toprak M, Tekin Z, Balçık U, Öztürk Er E, Bakırdere S. Novel Salicylic Acid Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles Based Ligandless Extraction for the Accurate Determination of Bismuth in Urine Samples by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. ANAL LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2021.2023815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Meltem Şaylan
- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey
- Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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Onyancha RB, Aigbe UO, Ukhurebor KE, Kusuma HS, Darmokoesoemo H, Osibote OA, Pal K. Influence of magnetism-mediated potentialities of recyclable adsorbents for heavy metal ions removal from aqueous solutions – An organized review. RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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Ma Z, Mohapatra J, Wei K, Liu JP, Sun S. Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Anisotropy, and Applications. Chem Rev 2021; 123:3904-3943. [PMID: 34968046 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Anisotropy is an important and widely present characteristic of materials that provides desired direction-dependent properties. In particular, the introduction of anisotropy into magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has become an effective method to obtain new characteristics and functions that are critical for many applications. In this review, we first discuss anisotropy-dependent ferromagnetic properties, ranging from intrinsic magnetocrystalline anisotropy to extrinsic shape and surface anisotropy, and their effects on the magnetic properties. We further summarize the syntheses of monodisperse MNPs with the desired control over the NP dimensions, shapes, compositions, and structures. These controlled syntheses of MNPs allow their magnetism to be finely tuned for many applications. We discuss the potential applications of these MNPs in biomedicine, magnetic recording, magnetotransport, permanent magnets, and catalysis.
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- Zhenhui Ma
- Department of Chemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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- Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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- Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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Mirehbar S, Fernández-Velayos S, Mazario E, Menéndez N, Herrasti P, Recio F, Sirés I. Evidence of cathodic peroxydisulfate activation via electrochemical reduction at Fe(II) sites of magnetite-decorated porous carbon: Application to dye degradation in water. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanoadsorbants for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water: Current Scenario and Future Directions. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9081379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Heavy metal pollution of aquatic media has grown significantly over the past few decades. Therefore, a number of physical, chemical, biological, and electrochemical technologies are being employed to tackle this problem. However, they possess various inescapable shortcomings curbing their utilization at a commercial scale. In this regard, nanotechnology has provided efficient and cost-effective solutions for the extraction of heavy metals from water. This review will provide a detailed overview on the efficiency and applicability of various adsorbents, i.e., carbon nanotubes, graphene, silica, zero-valent iron, and magnetic nanoparticles for scavenging metallic ions. These nanoparticles exhibit potential to be used in extracting a variety of toxic metals. Recently, nanomaterial-assisted bioelectrochemical removal of heavy metals has also emerged. To that end, various nanoparticle-based electrodes are being developed, offering more efficient, cost-effective, ecofriendly, and sustainable options. In addition, the promising perspectives of nanomaterials in environmental applications are also discussed in this paper and potential directions for future works are suggested.
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Tomonaga H, Tanigaki Y, Hayashi K, Matsuyama T, Ida J. Adsorption properties of poly(NIPAM-co-AA) immobilized on silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles prepared with different acrylic acid content for various heavy metal ions. Chem Eng Res Des 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Wang Y, Gu X, Quan J, Xing G, Yang L, Zhao C, Wu P, Zhao F, Hu B, Hu Y. Application of magnetic fields to wastewater treatment and its mechanisms: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 773:145476. [PMID: 33588219 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Magnetic field (MF) has been applied widely and successfully as an efficient, low-cost and easy-to-use technique to enhance wastewater treatment (WWT) performance. Although the effects of MF on WWT were revealed and summarized by some works, they are still mysterious and complex. This review summarizes the application of MF in magnetic adsorption-separation of heavy metals and dyes, treatment of domestic wastewater and photo-magnetic coupling technology. Furthermore, the mechanisms of MF-enhanced WWT are critically elaborated from the perspective of magnetic physicochemical and biological effects, such as magnetoresistance, Lorentz force, and intracellular radical pair mechanism. At last, the challenges and opportunities for MF application in WWT are discussed. For overcoming the limitations and taking advantages of MFs in WWT, fundamental research of the mechanisms of the application of MFs should be carried out in the future.
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- Yilin Wang
- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Water Supply & Sewage Engineering, Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development, Chang' an University, Xi'an, China.
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- School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Informatics, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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Niculescu AG, Chircov C, Grumezescu AM. Magnetite nanoparticles: Synthesis methods - A comparative review. Methods 2021; 199:16-27. [PMID: 33915292 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2021.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Iron oxide-based nanoparticles have gathered tremendous scientific interest towards their application in a variety of fields. Magnetite has been particularly investigated due to its readily availability, versatility, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and special magnetic properties. As the behavior of nano-scale magnetite is in direct relation to its shape, size, and surface chemistry, accurate control over the nanoparticle synthesis process is essential in obtaining quality products for the intended end uses. Several chemical, physical, and biological methods are found in the literature and implemented in the laboratory or industrial practice. However, non-conventional methods emerged in recent years to bring unprecedented synthesis performances in terms of better-controlled morphologies, sizes, and size distribution. Particularly, microfluidic methods represent a promising technology towards smaller reagent volume use, waste reduction, precise control of fluid mixing, and ease of automation, overcoming some of the major drawbacks of conventional bulk methods. This review aims to present the main properties, applications, and synthesis methods of magnetite, together with the newest advancements in this field.
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; Research Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania.
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Ukhurebor KE, Aigbe UO, Onyancha RB, Nwankwo W, Osibote OA, Paumo HK, Ama OM, Adetunji CO, Siloko IU. Effect of hexavalent chromium on the environment and removal techniques: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 280:111809. [PMID: 33360556 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Despite the importance of chromium (Cr) in most anthropogenic activities, the subsequent environmental adulteration is now a source of major concern. Cr occurs in numerous oxidation states, with the furthermost stable and frequently occur states being Cr(0), Cr(III) and Cr(VI). Cr(0) and Cr(III) are vital trace elements while Cr(VI) is dispensable and noxious to living organisms. Predominantly in plants, Cr at low concentrations of about 0.05-1 mg/L assist to boost growth as well as increase productivity. However, accumulation of Cr could represent a potential threat to living organisms. Cr absorption, displacement and accretion depend on its speciation, which also determines its toxicity which is often diverse. Indications of its toxicity include; reduction of seed germination, retardation of growth, reduction of yield, inhibition of enzymatic activities, weakening of photosynthesis, nutrient, oxidative disparities and genetic mutation in plants as well as several injurious diseases in animals and humans. In this study, we have presented a comprehensive review as well as an informative account of the influence of Cr on the environment drawn from researches carried out over the years following an analytical approach. Uniquely, this work presents a review of the effects and remediation of Cr from soil and wastewater drawn from several evidence and meta-data-based articles and other publications. Accordingly, the write-up is intended to appeal to the consciousness of the general public that the significance of Cr notwithstanding, its environmental toxicity should not be taken for granted.
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- Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor
- Climatic/Environmental/Telecommunication Unit, Department of Physics, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Physics and Space Science, School of Physical Sciences and Technology, Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Cyberphysical/Green Computing Unit, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa; Department of Chemical Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa
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- Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
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- Mathematical Statistics/Modelling Unit, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria
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Rivera F, Recio F, Palomares F, Sánchez-Marcos J, Menéndez N, Mazarío E, Herrasti P. Fenton-like degradation enhancement of methylene blue dye with magnetic heating induction. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Novel Magnetic Silica-Ionic Liquid Nanocomposites for Wastewater Treatment. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 10:nano10010071. [PMID: 31905704 PMCID: PMC7022704 DOI: 10.3390/nano10010071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this work, new imidazolium silica-ionic liquids doped with magnetite nanocomposites are prepared for use in the field of water purification owing to their unique properties, which can be manipulated by an external magnetic field. A silane precursor based on aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTS) condensed with p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and glyoxal in an acetic acid solution is used to prepare disiloxyimidazolium ionic liquid (SIMIL). The silica composite (Si-IL) and silica-coated magnetite (Fe3O4-Si-IL) composites are prepared using the sol-gel technique. The chemical structures, morphologies, crystalline lattice structures, thermal stabilities, surface charges, surface areas, particle sizes, and magnetic characteristics of Fe3O4-Si-IL and Si-IL are investigated. The Fe3O4-Si-IL and Si-IL nanocomposites show excellent chemical adsorption capacities as 653 and 472 mg g-1, respectively, during times ranging 90 to 110 min when they are used as adsorbents to remove Congo red (CR) dye as a water pollutant.
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