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Jóźwiak T, Filipkowska U, Bednarowicz A, Zielińska D, Wiśniewska-Wrona M. The Use of Various Types of Waste Paper for the Removal of Anionic and Cationic Dyes from Aqueous Solutions. Molecules 2024; 29:2809. [PMID: 38930873 PMCID: PMC11206315 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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This study examined the possibility of using various types of waste paper-used newsprint (NP), used lightweight coated paper (LWC), used office paper (OP), and used corrugated cardboard (CC)-for the removal of anionic dyes, Acid Red 18 (AR18) and Acid Yellow 23 (AY23), and cationic dyes, Basic Violet 10 (BV10) and Basic Red 46 (BR46), from aqueous solutions. The scope of this research included the characterization of sorbents (FTIR, SEM, BET surface area, porosity, pHPZC, effectiveness of water coloration), determination of pH effect on the effectiveness of dye sorption, sorption kinetics (pseudo-first-order model, second-order model, intraparticular diffusion model), and the maximum sorption capacity (Langmuir models and Freundlich model) of the tested sorbents. The use of waste paper materials as sorbents was found to not pose any severe risk of aquatic environment contamination. AR18, AY23, and BV10 sorption intensities were the highest at pH 2, and that of RB46 at pH 6. The waste paper sorbents proved particularly effective in removing cationic dyes, like in the case of, e.g., NP, which had a sorption capacity that reached 38.87 mg/g and 90.82 mg/g towards BV10 and BR46, respectively, and were comparable with that of selected activated carbons (literature data).
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- Tomasz Jóźwiak
- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Warszawska St. 117a, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Warszawska St. 117a, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Lukasiewicz Research Network—Lodz Institute of Technology, 19/27 M. Sklodowskiej-Curie Str., 90-570 Lodz, Poland; (A.B.); (D.Z.); (M.W.-W.)
- Textile Institute, Lodz University of Technology, 116 Żeromskiego Street, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Lukasiewicz Research Network—Lodz Institute of Technology, 19/27 M. Sklodowskiej-Curie Str., 90-570 Lodz, Poland; (A.B.); (D.Z.); (M.W.-W.)
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- Lukasiewicz Research Network—Lodz Institute of Technology, 19/27 M. Sklodowskiej-Curie Str., 90-570 Lodz, Poland; (A.B.); (D.Z.); (M.W.-W.)
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Mohamed H, Mahmoud R, Abdelwahab A, Farghali AA, Abo El-Ela FI, Allah AE. Multifunctional ternary ZnMgFe LDH as an efficient adsorbent for ceftriaxone sodium and antimicrobial agent: sustainability of adsorption waste as a catalyst for methanol electro-oxidation. RSC Adv 2023; 13:26069-26088. [PMID: 37664207 PMCID: PMC10472347 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03426g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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In order to achieve sustainable benefits for the adsorption of wastewater pollutants, spent adsorbents need to be recycled and/or valorized. This work studied a two-dimensional (2D) ZnMgFe layered double hydroxide (LDH) for ceftriaxone sodium (CTX) adsorption. This LDH showed a crystallite size of 9.8 nm, a BET surface area of 367.59 m2 g-1, and a micro-sphere-like morphology. The factors investigated in this study were the adsorbent dose, initial concentration, initial pH, and contact time. ZnMgFe LDH showed 99% removal of CTX with a maximum adsorption capacity of 241.75 mg g-1 at pH = 5. The Dubinin-Radushkevich model was found to be the most adequate isotherm model. The spent adsorbent (ZnMgFe LDH/CTX) was reused as an electro-oxidation catalyst for direct methanol fuel cells. ZnMgFe LDH/CTX showed almost a 10-fold increase in electrochemical activity for all scan rates compared to bare ZnMgFe LDH in 1 M KOH. As methanol concentration increases, the maximum current density generated by both the ZnMgFe LDH and ZnMgFe LDH/CTX samples increases. Moreover, the maximum current density for ZnMgFe LDH/CTX was 47 mA cm-2 at a methanol concentration of 3 M. Both samples possess reasonable stability over a 3600 S time window with no significant deterioration of electrochemical performance. Moreover, the antimicrobial studies showed that ZnMgFe LDH had a significant antifungal (especially Aspergillus, Mucor, and Penicillium species) and antibacterial (with greater action against Gram-positive than negative) impact on several severe infectious diseases, including Aspergillus. This study paves the way for the reuse and valorization of selected adsorbents toward circular economy requirements.
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- Hala Mohamed
- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University 62511 Egypt
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- Faculty of Science, Galala University Sokhna 43511 Suez Egypt
- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
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- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 62511 Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University 62511 Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University 62511 Egypt
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Azeez L, Lateef A, Olabode O. An overview of biogenic metallic nanoparticles for water treatment and purification: the state of the art. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 88:851-873. [PMID: 37651325 PMCID: wst_2023_255 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The environment is fundamental to human existence, and protecting it from dangerous contaminants should be a top priority for all stakeholders. Reducing garbage output has helped, but as the world's population grows, more waste will be generated. Tons of waste inadvertently and advertently received by environmental matrixes adversely affect the sustainable environment. The pollution caused by these activities affects the environment and human health. Conventional remediation processes ranging from chemical, physical, and biological procedures use macroaggregated materials and microorganisms to degrade or remove pollutants. Undesirable limitations of expensiveness, disposal challenges, maintenance, and formation of secondary contaminants abound. Additionally, multiple stages of treatments to remove different contaminants are time-consuming. The need to avoid these limitations and shift towards sustainable approaches brought up nanotechnology options. Currently, nanomaterials are being used for environmental rejuvenation that involves the total degradation of pollutants without secondary pollution. As nanoparticles are primed with vast and modifiable reactive sites for adsorption, photocatalysis, and disinfection, they are more useful in remediating pollutants. Review articles on metallic nanoparticles usually focus on chemically synthesized ones, with a particular focus on their adsorption capacity and toxicities. Therefore, this review evaluates the current status of biogenic metallic nanoparticles for water treatment and purification.
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- Luqmon Azeez
- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria E-mail:
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- Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+), Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology and Nanobiotechnology, Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, PMB 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria; Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University, MS 39762-9573, USA
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GadelHak Y, El-Azazy M, Shibl MF, Mahmoud RK. Cost estimation of synthesis and utilization of nano-adsorbents on the laboratory and industrial scales: A detailed review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 875:162629. [PMID: 36889388 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The recent regulations pertaining to the circular economy have unlocked new prospects for researchers. In contrast to the unsustainable models associated with the linear economy, integration of concepts of circular economy braces reducing, reusing, and recycling of waste materials into high-end products. In this regard, adsorption is a promising and cost-effective water treatment technology for handling conventional and emerging pollutants. Numerous studies are published annually to investigate the technical performance of nano-adsorbents and nanocomposites in terms of adsorption capacity and kinetics. Yet, economic performance evaluation is rarely discussed in the literature. Even if an adsorbent shows high removal efficiency towards a specific pollutant, its high preparation and/or utilization costs might hinder its real-life use. This tutorial review aims at illustrating cost estimation methods for the synthesis and utilization of conventional and nano-adsorbents. The current treatise discusses the synthesis of adsorbents on a laboratory scale where the raw material, transportation, chemical, energy, and any other costs are discussed. Moreover, equations for estimating the costs at the large-scale adsorption units for wastewater treatment are illustrated. This review focuses on introducing these topics to non-specialized readers in a detailed but simplified manner.
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- Yasser GadelHak
- Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt.
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar.
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- Renewable Energy Program, Center for Sustainable Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, 2713 Doha, Qatar.
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- Chemistry Department. Faculty of Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Kocabas BB, Attar A, Yuka SA, Yapaoz MA. Biogenic synthesis, molecular docking, biomedical and environmental applications of multifunctional CuO nanoparticles mediated Phragmites australis. Bioorg Chem 2023; 133:106414. [PMID: 36774691 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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The demand for metal nanoparticles is increasing with the widening application areas while causing environmental impact including pollution, toxic byproduct generation and depletion of natural resources. Incorporating natural materials in nanoparticle synthesis can contribute toward environmental sustainability. This paper is concerned with the biogenic synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) mediated by the plant species Phragmites australis. UV-vis, FT-IR, TEM and SEM studies were used to characterize the obtained CuONPs. The synthesized nanoparticles' antibacterial efficacy against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was assessed. The CuONPs' reducing power, total phenolic component content, and flavonoid content were all calculated. Additionally, the dye removal abilities of copper oxide nanoparticles using Brilliant Blue R-250 were studied. The CuONP synthesis was assessed morphological by change of color and in the UV-vis analysis by the SPR band around 320 and 360 nm. FT-IR was used to monitor the functional groups present in the synthesized CuONPs. The obtained CuONPs were spherical and between 70 and 142 nm in size, according to the SEM data and TEM analyses were in accordance with SEM results. Using disk diffusion, the CuONPs demonstrated substantial antibacterial efficacy against S. aureus and E. coli, with inhibition zones of 18.5 ± 0.8 and 12.7 ± 0.6 mm, respectively. The MBC and MIC values were 62.5 μg/mL against S. aureus and 125 μg/mL against E. coli. The antioxidant abilities of P. australis and CuONPs were also confirmed. The CuONP solution's total phenolic substance content was 9.44 μg of pyrocathecol equivalent per milligram of nanoparticle, and its total flavonoid content was 16.24 μg of catechin equivalent per milligram of nanoparticle. Additionally, the synthesized CuONPs were found to be well effective on industrial dye removal by demonstrating high decolorization of 98 %. Also, the antibacterial activity of CuONPs was investigated through the interactions with S. aureus FtsZ, dihydropteroate synthase and thymidylate kinase. In silico molecular docking analysis was applied in the confirmation of the binding sites and interactions of active sites. CuONP showed -9.067, -8,048, and -7.349 kcal/mol of binding energies in molecular docking analysis of FtsZ, dihydropteroate synthase and thymidylate kinase proteins respectively. The results of this study suggested the antimicrobial, antioxidant and decolorative effect of synthesized CuONPs that can be apply in multiple areas of R&D and industry.
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- Buket Bulut Kocabas
- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey; Health Biotechnology Joint Research and Application Center of Excellence, 34220 Esenler, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Chemistry, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Istanbul, Turkey
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Novel insights into Graphene oxide-based adsorbents for remediation of hazardous pollutants from aqueous solutions: A comprehensive review. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Recovery Strategies for Heavy Metal-Inhibited Biological Nitrogen Removal from Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Review. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10091834. [PMID: 36144435 PMCID: PMC9506541 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10091834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Biological nutrient removal is an integral part of a wastewater treatment plant. However, the microorganism responsible for nutrient removal is susceptible to inhibition by external toxicants such as heavy metals which have the potential to completely inhibit biological nutrient removal. The inhibition is a result of the interaction between heavy metals with the cell membrane and the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the cell. Several attempts, such as the addition of pretreatment steps, have been made to prevent heavy metals from entering the biological wastewater systems. However, the unexpected introduction of heavy metals into wastewater treatment plants result in the inhibition of the biological wastewater treatment systems. This necessitates the recovery of the biological process. The biological processes may be recovered naturally. However, the natural recovery takes time; additionally, the biological process may not be fully recovered under natural conditions. Several methods have been explored to catalyze the recovery process of the biological wastewater treatment process. Four methods have been discussed in this paper. These include the application of physical methods, chelating agents, external field energy, and biological accelerants. These methods are compared for their ability to catalase the process, as well as their environmental friendliness. The application of bio-accelerant was shown to be superior to other recovery strategies that were also reviewed in this paper. Furthermore, the application of external field energy has also been shown to accelerate the recovery process. Although EDTA has been gaining popularity as an alternative recovery strategy, chelating agents have been shown to harm the metal acquisition of bacteria, thereby affecting other metabolic processes that require heavy metals in small amounts. It was then concluded that understanding the mechanism of inhibition by specific heavy metals, and understanding the key microorganism in the inhibited process, is key to developing an effective recovery strategy.
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