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Saddik MS, Al-Hakkani MF, Abu-Dief AM, Mohamed MS, Al-Fattah IA, Makki M, El-Mokhtar MA, Sabet MA, Amin M, Ahmed HA, Al-Ghamdi K, Mohammad MK, Hassan MH. Formulation and evaluation of azithromycin-loaded silver nanoparticles for the treatment of infected wounds. Int J Pharm X 2024; 7:100245. [PMID: 38633410 PMCID: PMC11021372 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2024.100245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Infected wounds pose a significant challenge in healthcare, requiring innovative therapeutic strategies. Therefore, there is a critical need for innovative pharmaceutical materials to improve wound healing and combat bacterial growth. This study examined the efficacy of azithromycin-loaded silver nanoparticles (AZM-AgNPs) in treating infected wounds. AgNPs synthesized using a green method with Quinoa seed extract were loaded with AZM. Characterization techniques, including X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and Uv-Vis analysis were utilized. The agar diffusion assay and determination of the MIC were used to assess the initial antibacterial impact of the formulations on both MRSA and E. coli. In addition, the antimicrobial, wound-healing effects and histological changes following treatment with the AZM-AgNPs were assessed using an infected rat model. The nanoparticles had size of 24.9 ± 15.2 nm for AgNPs and 34.7 ± 9.7 nm for AZM-AgNPs. The Langmuir model accurately characterized the adsorption of AZM onto the AgNP surface, indicating a maximum loading capacity of 162.73 mg/g. AZM-AgNPs exhibited superior antibacterial properties in vivo and in vitro compared to controls. Using the agar diffusion technique, AZM-AgNPs showed enhanced zones of inhibition against E. coli and MRSA, which was coupled with decreased MIC levels. In addition, in vivo studies showed that AZM-AgNP treated rats had the best outcome characterized by improved healing process, lower bacterial counts and superior epithelialization, compared to the control group. In conclusion, AZM-AgNPs can be synthesized using a green method with Quinoa seed with successful loading of azithromycin onto silver nanoparticles. In vitro and in vivo studies suggest the promising use of AZM-AgNPs as an effective therapeutic agent for infected wounds.
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- Mohammed S. Saddik
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, P.O. Box 82524, Sohag 82524, Egypt
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- Department of Research, Development, and Stability, UP Pharma, Industrial Zone, Arab El Awamer, Abnoub, 76, Assiut, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Taibah University, P.O. Box 344, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Department of Research, Development, and Stability, UP Pharma, Industrial Zone, Arab El Awamer, Abnoub, 76, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine [Assiut], Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sphinx University, New-Assiut 71684, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Taibah University, P.O. Box 344, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science at Yanbu, Taibah University, Yanbu 46423, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo 12613, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Taibah University, P.O. Box 344, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Assiut, New Nasser City, West of Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Higher Technological Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Minya, Minya, Egypt
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Yao Y, Zuo H, Liu Y, Pang S, Lan L, Yao F, Wu Y, Liu Z. Efficient dye adsorption of mesoporous activated carbon from bamboo parenchyma cells by phosphoric acid activation. RSC Adv 2024; 14:12873-12882. [PMID: 38650691 PMCID: PMC11034359 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01652a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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In order to solve the environmental damage caused by the discharge of dyes as industrial wastewater, the development of efficient and sustainable adsorbents is the key, while most of the previous studies on bamboo parenchyma cells have focused on their microstructural, functional and mechanical properties, and few of the properties in adsorption have been investigated. To evaluate the role of the unique microstructure of bamboo parenchyma cells on adsorption after carbonization and activation, PC-based activated carbon (PPAC) was fabricated by the phosphoric acid activation method and tested for adsorption using methylene blue (MB). The effect of mesoporous structure on MB adsorption was investigated in detail using PPAC-30C impregnated with phosphoric acid at a concentration of 30%. The results showed that the adsorption performance was influenced by single-factor experiments (e.g., pH, activated carbon dosing). The adsorption isotherms and kinetics could conform to the Langmuir model (R2 = 0.983-0.994) and pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2 = 0.822-0.991) respectively, and the maximum MB adsorption capacity of adsorbent was 576 mg g-1. The adsorption mechanism of MB on PPAC-30C includes physical adsorption, electrostatic attraction, hydrogen bonding, and the π-π conjugation effect, which was dominated by physical adsorption. The results of this study show that PPAC has good application prospects for cationic dye removal.
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- Yuxuan Yao
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530000 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region China
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 China
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Nguyen MK, Lin C, Bui XT, Rakib MRJ, Nguyen HL, Truong QM, Hoang HG, Tran HT, Malafaia G, Idris AM. Occurrence and fate of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater: Insights on ecotoxicity, health risk, and state-of-the-art removal. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141678. [PMID: 38485003 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Pharmaceutical active compound (PhAC) residues are considered an emerging micropollutant that enters the aquatic environment and causes harmful ecotoxicity. The significant sources of PhACs in the environment include the pharmaceutical industry, hospital streams, and agricultural wastes (animal husbandry). Recent investigations demonstrated that wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are an important source of PhACs discharging ecosystems. Several commonly reported that PhACs are detected in a range level from ng L-1 to μg L-1 concentration in WWTP effluents. These compounds can have acute and chronic adverse impacts on natural wildlife, including flora and fauna. The approaches for PhAC removals in WWTPs include bioremediation, adsorption (e.g., biochar, chitosan, and graphene), and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). Overall, adsorption and AOPs can effectively remove PhACs from wastewater aided by oxidizing radicals. Heterogeneous photocatalysis has also proved to be a sustainable solution. Bioremediation approaches such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), constructed wetlands (CWs), and microalgal-based systems were applied to minimize pharmaceutical pollution. Noteworthy, applying MBRs has illustrated high removal efficiencies of up to 99%, promising prospective future. However, WWTPs should be combined with advanced solutions, e.g., AOPs/photodegradation, microalgae-bacteria consortia, etc., to treat and minimize their accumulation. More effective and novel technologies (e.g., new generation bioremediation) for PhAC degradation must be investigated and specially designed for a low-cost and full-scale. Investigating green and eco-friendly PhACs with advantages, e.g., low persistence, no bioaccumulation, less or non-toxicity, and environmentally friendly, is also necessary.
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- Minh-Ky Nguyen
- Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Nong Lam University, Hamlet 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Ph.D. Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan.
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- Ph.D. Program in Maritime Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Waste Treatment Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh (VNU-HCM), Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Environmental Science and Management, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Management Science, Thu Dau Mot University, Binh Duong 75000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa, Dong Nai 76100, Viet Nam
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Management, Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam
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- Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, 62529 Abha, Saudi Arabia; Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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Lai C, Chen L, Zhong X, Tang Z, Zhang B, Luo Y, Li C, Jin M, Chen X, Li J, Shi Y, Sun Y, Guo L. Long-term effects on liver metabolism induced by ceftriaxone sodium pretreatment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 335:122238. [PMID: 37506808 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122238] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Ceftriaxone is an emerging contaminant due to its potential harm, while its effects on liver are still need to be clarified. In this study, we first pretreated the 8-week-old C57BL/6J mice with high dose ceftriaxone sodium (Cef, 400 mg/mL, 0.2 mL per dose) for 8 days to prepare a gut dysbiosis model, then treated with normal feed for a two-month recovery period, and applied non-targeted metabolomics (including lipidomics) to investigate the variations of fecal and liver metabolome, and coupled with targeted determination of fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and bile acids (BAs). Lastly, the correlations and mediation analysis between the liver metabolism and gut metabolism/microbes were carried, and the potential mechanisms of the mal-effects on gut-liver axis induced by Cef pretreatment were accordingly discussed. Compared to the control group, Cef pretreatment reduced the rate of weight gain and hepatosomatic index, induced bile duct epithelial cells proliferated around the central vein and appearance of binucleated hepatocytes, decreased the ratio of total branching chains amino acids (BCAAs) to total aromatic amino acids (AAAs) in liver metabolome. In fecal metabolome, the total fecal SCFAs and BAs did not change significantly while butyric acid decreased and the primary BAs increased after Cef pretreatment. Correlation and mediation analysis revealed one potential mechanism that Cef may first change the intestinal microbiota (such as destroying its normal structure, reducing its abundance and the stability of the microbial network or certain microbe abundance like Alistipes), and then change the intestinal metabolism (such as acetate, caproate, propionate), leading to liver metabolic disorder (such as spermidine, inosine, cinnamaldehyde). This study proved the possibility of Cef-induced liver damage, displayed the overall metabolic profile of the liver following Cef pretreatment and provided a theoretical framework for further research into the mechanism of Cef-induced liver damage.
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- Chengze Lai
- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China; Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Guangzhou Liwan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Yunfu Disease Control and Prevention Center, Guang Dong Province, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China; Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
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Salesi S, Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh A. An experimental design study of photocatalytic activity of the Z-scheme silver iodide/tungstate binary nano photocatalyst. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:105440-105456. [PMID: 37715909 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29730-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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A binary AgI/ Ag2WO4 photocatalyst was fabricated and characterized by SEM, XRD, UV-Vis DRS, and FT-IR. It was then used to photodegrade sodium ceftriaxone (CTX) in an aqueous solution. The band gap energies of 2.95, 2.78, and 2.62 eV were obtained by the Kubelka-Munk model for Ag2WO4, AgI, and AgI/Ag2WO4 catalysts. The samples have pHPZC values of 6.9, 4.2, and 6.6, respectively. The synergistic photocatalytic activity of the coupled system depended on the AgI:Ag2WO4 mole ratio and grinding time (optimums:mole ratio of 4:1 and time 30 min). The experimental design was used for optimizing the conditions and a quadratic model well-processed the data based on the model F value of 131.87 > F0.05,14,13 = 2.55 and LOF F value of 0.78 < F0.05,10,3 = 8.78. The optimized RSM run included the irradiation time of 85 min, 3.5 mg/L of CTX sample at pH 9, and a catalyst dose of 1.0 g/L. Under the optimized conditions, about 63% of CTX molecules were photodegraded. In the study of the scavenging agents, the direct Z-scheme mechanism accumulated electrons in the CB-AgI and the holes in the VB-Ag2WO4 level, as stronger reducing and oxidizing centers than the accumulated electrons and holes of the type (II) heterojunction mechanism. Compared to a CTX oxidation potential of about 0.06 V, the direct Z-scheme mechanism is more favorable to reduce or oxidize it.
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- Sabereh Salesi
- Department of Chemistry, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, P. O. Box 311-86145, Shahreza, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, P. O. Box 311-86145, Shahreza, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Chen L, Chuang Y, Nguyen TB, Wu CH, Chen CW, Dong CD. A novel tungsten diselenide nanoparticles for enhanced photocatalytic performance of Cr (VI) reduction and ciprofloxacin (CIP). CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139701. [PMID: 37543232 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) fabrication is a significant approach to enhance the visible light response of photocatalysts, to realize inexpensive and more harmful compound removal, at larger scale. The poor electrons and holes separation capability and low light activity of bulk materials can be notably enhanced through developing NPs. From photocatalytic investigation, better performance was received in the tungsten diselenide (WSe2) NPs than that in bare WSe2, exhibiting the action of restrained recombination of charge carriers in the NPs. The photocatalytic Cr(VI) reduction efficiency of WSe2 NPs is 2.7 folds greater than that by bare WSe2. On the other hand, the photocatalytic efficiency follows the order of nano WSe2-3 > nano WSe2-2 > nano WSe2-1 > bare WSe2, nano WSe2-3 is nearly 2.7 folds greater than that of bare WSe2. The results imply the fabrication of WSe2 NPs and it possesses improved visible light utilization. The proposed WSe2 NPs have merged with the three aspects of photocatalytic capability including the visible light activity, the valid separation of photo-response charge carriers and enough surface active sites owing to the nanoscale formed. This research endows conduct on the potential style of NPs for photo-response water environmental remediation.
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- Linjer Chen
- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, 81157, Taiwan
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- Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, 81157, Taiwan
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- Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, 81157, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, 80778, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, 81157, Taiwan; Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, 81157, Taiwan.
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, 81157, Taiwan; Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, 81157, Taiwan.
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Singh K, Lohchab RK, Aguedal H, Goel G, Kataria N. Optimizing leachate treatment with titanium oxide-impregnated activated carbon (TiO 2@ASC) in a fixed-bed column: characterization, modeling, and prediction study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:88450-88462. [PMID: 37436617 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28647-x] [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: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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This research focused on the application of a fixed bed column filled with immobilized titanium oxide-loaded almond shell carbon (TiO2@ASC) for the treatment of leachate. The adsorption performance of synthesized TiO2@ASC in fixed bed column is analyzed using adsorption experiments and modeling study. The characteristics of synthesized materials are determined by several instrumental techniques like BET, XRD, FTIR, and FESEM-EDX. The flow rate, initial concentration of COD and NH3-N, and bed height were optimized to determine the effectiveness of leachate treatment. The linear bed depth service time (BDST) plots equations with a correlation coefficient of greater than 0.98 confirmed the model's accuracy for COD and NH3-N adsorption in column structure. The adsorption process was found to be well predicted by an artificial neural network (ANN) model with a root mean square error of 0.0172 and 0.0167 for COD and NH3-N reduction, respectively. The immobilized adsorbent was regenerated using HCl and was found to be reusable for up to three cycles, promoting material sustainability. This study is aimed to contribute towards SDG 6 and SDG11 by United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Kulbir Singh
- Department of Civil Engineering, MM Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India, 133207
- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, 25001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, 25001, Haryana, India.
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- Laboratory of Saharan Natural Resources, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Ahmed Draia Adrar, Adrar, Algeria
- Higher School of Saharan Agriculture, Adrar, Algeria
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- School of Energy and Environment, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, India
- School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK430AL, UK
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, J. C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, 121006, Haryana, India
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Ingrassia EB, Lemos ES, Escudero LB. Treatment of textile wastewater using carbon-based nanomaterials as adsorbents: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:91649-91675. [PMID: 37525081 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28908-9] [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: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Waste derived from the textile industry can contain a wide variety of pollutants of organic and inorganic natures, such as dyes (e.g., acid, basic, reactive, mordant dyes) and toxic metals (e.g., lead, chromium, cadmium). The presence of pollutants at high concentrations in textile waste makes them relevant sources of pollution in the environment. To solve this problem, various technologies have been developed for the removal of pollutants from these matrices. Thus, adsorption emerges as an efficient alternative for textile waste remediation, providing advantages as simplicity of operation, economy, possibility of using different adsorbent materials, and developing on-line systems that allow the reuse of the adsorbent during several adsorption/desorption cycles. This review will initially propose an introduction to the adsorption world, its fundamentals, and aspects related to kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. The possible mechanisms through which a pollutant can be retained on an adsorbent will be explained. The analytical techniques that offer valuable information to characterize the solid phases as well as each adsorbate/adsorbent system will be also commented. The most common synthesis techniques to obtain carbon nano-adsorbents have been also presented. In addition, the latest advances about the use of these adsorbents for the removal of pollutants from textile waste will be presented and discussed. The contributions reported in this manuscript demonstrated the use of highly efficient carbon-based nano-adsorbents for the removal of both organic and inorganic pollutants, reaching removal percentages from 65 to 100%.
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- Estefanía Belén Ingrassia
- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology (BioTA), Interdisciplinary Institute of Basic Sciences (ICB), UNCUYO - CONICET, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, National University of Cuyo, Padre Contreras 1300, 5500, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology (BioTA), Interdisciplinary Institute of Basic Sciences (ICB), UNCUYO - CONICET, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, National University of Cuyo, Padre Contreras 1300, 5500, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology (BioTA), Interdisciplinary Institute of Basic Sciences (ICB), UNCUYO - CONICET, Faculty of Natural and Exact Sciences, National University of Cuyo, Padre Contreras 1300, 5500, Mendoza, Argentina.
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Mohammadi M, Sabbaghi S, Binazadeh M, Ghaedi S, Rajabi H. Type-1 α-Fe 2O 3/TiO 2 photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline from wastewater using CCD-based RSM optimization. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 336:139311. [PMID: 37356592 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Antibiotic pollution in water is a growing threat to public health and the environment, leading to the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. While photocatalysis has emerged as a promising technology for removing antibiotics from water, its limited efficiency in the visible light range remains a challenge. In this study, we present a novel method for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline, the second most commonly used antibiotic worldwide, using α-Fe2O3/TiO2 nanocomposites synthesized via rapid sonochemical and wet impregnation methods. The nanocomposites were characterised and tested using a range of techniques, including BET, TEM, FTIR, XRD, FESEM, EDS, and UV-Vis. The RSM-CCD method was also used to optimize the degradation process by varying four key variables (initial concentration, photocatalyst quantity, irradiation time, and pH). The resulting optimized conditions achieved a remarkable degradation rate of 97.5%. We also investigated the mechanism of photodegradation and the reusability of the photocatalysts, as well as the effect of light source operating conditions. Overall, the results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in degrading tetracycline in water and suggest that it may be a promising, eco-friendly technology for the treatment of water contaminated with antibiotics.
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- Milad Mohammadi
- Department of Nano-Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technologies, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Nano-Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technologies, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Civil Engineering and Industrial Design, School of Engineering, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GH, UK.
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Hoai PTT, Huong NTM. Latest avenues on titanium oxide-based nanomaterials to mitigate the pollutants and antibacterial: Recent insights, challenges, and future perspectives. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 324:138372. [PMID: 36905998 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Titanium oxide-based nanomaterials (TiOBNs) have been widely utilized as potential photocatalysts for various applications such as water remediation, oxidation, carbon dioxide reduction, antibacterial, food packing, etc. The benefits from TiOBNs for each application above have been determined as producing the quality of treated water, hydrogen gas as green energy, and valuable fuels. It also acts as potential material protecting foods (inactivation of bacteria and removal of ethylene) and increases shelf life for food storage. This review focuses on recent applications, challenges and future perspectives of TiOBNs to inhibit pollutants and bacteria. Firstly, the application of TiOBNs to treat emerging organic contaminants in wastewater was investigated. In particular, the photodegradation of antibiotics pollutants and ethylene using TiOBNs are described. Secondly, applying TiOBNs for antibacterial to reduce disease, disinfection, and food spoiling has been discussed. Thirdly, the photocatalytic mechanisms of TiOBNs to mitigate organic pollutants and antibacterial were determined. Finally, the challenges for different applications and future perspectives have been outlined.
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- Pham Thi Thu Hoai
- Faculty of Food Technology, University of Economics-Technology for Industries (UNETI), Hanoi, 11622, Viet Nam.
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- Faculty of Food Technology, University of Economics-Technology for Industries (UNETI), Hanoi, 11622, Viet Nam
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El-Shafie AS, Barah FG, Abouseada M, El-Azazy M. Performance of Pristine versus Magnetized Orange Peels Biochar Adapted to Adsorptive Removal of Daunorubicin: Eco-Structuring, Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13091444. [PMID: 37176989 PMCID: PMC10179814 DOI: 10.3390/nano13091444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Drugs and pharmaceuticals are an emergent class of aquatic contaminants. The existence of these pollutants in aquatic bodies is currently raising escalating concerns because of their negative impact on the ecosystem. This study investigated the efficacy of two sorbents derived from orange peels (OP) biochar (OPBC) for the removal of the antineoplastic drug daunorubicin (DNB) from pharmaceutical wastewater. The adsorbents included pristine (OPBC) and magnetite (Fe3O4)-impregnated (MAG-OPBC) biochars. Waste-derived materials offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution to wastewater bioremediation. The results showed that impregnation with Fe3O4 altered the crystallization degree and increased the surface area from 6.99 m2/g in OPBC to 60.76 m2/g in the case of MAG-OPBC. Placket-Burman Design (PBD) was employed to conduct batch adsorption experiments. The removal efficiency of MAG-OPBC (98.51%) was higher compared to OPBC (86.46%). DNB adsorption onto OPBC followed the D-R isotherm, compared to the Langmuir isotherm in the case of MAG-OPBC. The maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) was 172.43 mg/g for MAG-OPBC and 83.75 mg/g for OPBC. The adsorption kinetics for both sorbents fitted well with the pseudo-second-order (PSO) model. The results indicate that MAG-OPBC is a promising adsorbent for treating pharmaceutical wastewater.
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- Ahmed S El-Shafie
- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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El Mouchtari EM, El Mersly L, Belkodia K, Piram A, Lebarillier S, Briche S, Rafqah S, Wong-Wah-Chung P. Sol-Gel Synthesis of New TiO 2 Ball/Activated Carbon Photocatalyst and Its Application for Degradation of Three Hormones: 17α-EthinylEstradiol, Estrone, and β-Estradiol. TOXICS 2023; 11:299. [PMID: 37112526 PMCID: PMC10143179 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11040299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Many approaches have been investigated to eliminate pharmaceuticals in wastewater treatment plants during the last decades. However, a lack of sustainable and efficient solutions exists for the removal of hormones by advanced oxidation processes. The aim of this study was to synthesize and test new photoactive bio composites for the elimination of these molecules in wastewater effluents. The new materials were obtained from the activated carbon (AC) of Arganian spinosa tree nutshells and titanium tetrachloride by the sol gel method. SEM analysis allowed one to confirm the formation of TiO2 particles homogeneously dispersed at the surface of AC with a controlled titanium dioxide mass ratio, a specific TiO2 anatase structure, and a highly specific surface area, evidenced by ATG, XRD, and BET analysis, respectively. The obtained composites were revealed to quantitatively absorb carbamazepine (CBZ), which is used as a referred pharmaceutical, and leading to its total elimination after 40 min under irradiation with the most effective material. TiO2 high content disfavors CBZ adsorption but improves its degradation. In the presence of the composite, three hormones (17α-ethinylestradiol, estrone, and β-estradiol) are partially adsorbed onto the composite and totally degraded after 60 min under UV light exposure. This study constitutes a promising solution for the efficient treatment of wastewater contaminated by hormones.
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- El Mountassir El Mouchtari
- Laboratoire Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire (LCAM), Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (E.M.E.M.)
- Laboratoire Chimie Environnement (LCE), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Aix-Marseille University, 13000 Marseille, France
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- Laboratoire Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire (LCAM), Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (E.M.E.M.)
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- Laboratoire Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire (LCAM), Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (E.M.E.M.)
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- Laboratoire Chimie Environnement (LCE), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Aix-Marseille University, 13000 Marseille, France
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- Laboratoire Chimie Environnement (LCE), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Aix-Marseille University, 13000 Marseille, France
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- Département Stockage de l’Energie et Revêtements Multifonctionnels (SERM), Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science Innovation and Research (MAScIR), Rabat 10100, Morocco
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- Laboratoire Chimie Analytique et Moléculaire (LCAM), Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (E.M.E.M.)
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- Laboratoire Chimie Environnement (LCE), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Aix-Marseille University, 13000 Marseille, France
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