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Pyrzynska K. Nanomaterials for Removal and Speciation of Chromium. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2025; 18:1485. [PMID: 40271668 PMCID: PMC11989910 DOI: 10.3390/ma18071485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2025] [Revised: 03/22/2025] [Accepted: 03/25/2025] [Indexed: 04/25/2025]
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The removal of chromium compounds, particularly its more toxic Cr(VI) form, from industrial wastewater is important as it causes serious environmental and health issues. Adsorption processes have attracted continuous interest for solving these problems due to the diverse range of various adsorbents. Nanomaterials are increasingly employed as novel sorbents as they have a large specific surface area and high chemical stability. Functionalization of their surface by covalent or noncovalent interactions with other components, grafting or doping with heteroatoms can enhance separation and removal efficiency. This paper aims to provide insights into the recent progress in the application of nanomaterials for chromium removal from aqueous solutions and speciation analysis of it.
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Jehan S, Khattak SA, Waqas M, Khan S, Ali L. Evaluation Health Risks and Sorption of Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI) by Biochar and Iron Doped Zinc Oxide Modified Biochar (Fe-ZnO@BC) Using Trifolium: A Green Synthesis Technique. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2024; 112:54. [PMID: 38565781 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-024-03880-3] [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: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Contamination of aquatic and terrestrial environment with hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) is one of the major hazards worldwide due its carcinogenicity, persistency and immobility. Different research techniques have been adopted for Cr(VI) remediation present in terrestrial and aquatic media, while adsorption being the most advance, low cost, environmentally friendly and common method. The present study discussed the mechanisms of Parthenium hysterophorus derived biochar, iron-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (nFe-ZnO) and Fe-ZnO modified biochar (Fe-ZnO@BC) involved in Cr(VI) mobility and bioavailability. Pot experiments were conducted to study the effect of Parthenium hysterophorus derived biochar, nFe-ZnO and Fe-ZnO@BC application rates (2%, 2 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, respectively). The results indicated that the addition of soil amendments reduced Cr(VI) mobility. The findings revealed that the reduction in chromium mobility was observed by P. hysterophorus BC, and Fe-ZnO@BC but nFe-ZnO application significantly (p = 0.05) reduced Cr(VI) and CrT uptake as compared to the control treatments. The results of SEM coupled with EDS showed a high micropores and channel, smooth surface which helped in adsorption, and may enhance soil conditions. The concentration index (CI) by different amendments in trifolium plant was followed the descending order as: nFe-ZnO > Fe-ZnO@BC > P. hysterophorus BC after 30, 60 and 90 days of harvesting, respectively. In addition, human health risk index was found less than one (H1 < 1.0) in amended soils as compared to control treatments.
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- Shah Jehan
- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25130, Pakistan.
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25130, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25130, Pakistan
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Bagheri V, Naseri A, Sajedi-Amin S, Soylak M, Zhang Z. Using Fe3O4-graphene oxide-modified chitosan with melamine magnetic nanocomposite in the removal and magnetic dispersive solid-phase microextraction of Cr (VI) ion in aquatic samples. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2024; 78:381-396. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-023-03096-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Wu B, Ga L, Wang Y, Ai J. Recent Advances in the Application of Bionanosensors for the Analysis of Heavy Metals in Aquatic Environments. Molecules 2023; 29:34. [PMID: 38202619 PMCID: PMC10780001 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010034] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Heavy-metal ions (HMIs) as a pollutant, if not properly processed, used, and disposed of, will not only have an influence on the ecological environment but also pose significant health hazards to humans, making them a primary factor that endangers human health and harms the environment. Heavy metals come from a variety of sources, the most common of which are agriculture, industry, and sewerage. As a result, there is an urgent demand for portable, low-cost, and effective analytical tools. Bionanosensors have been rapidly developed in recent years due to their advantages of speed, mobility, and high sensitivity. To accomplish effective HMI pollution control, it is important not only to precisely pinpoint the source and content of pollution but also to perform real-time and speedy in situ detection of its composition. This study summarizes heavy-metal-ion (HMI) sensing research advances over the last five years (2019-2023), describing and analyzing major examples of electrochemical and optical bionanosensors for Hg2+, Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+, Cr6+, and Zn2+.
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- Bin Wu
- College of Chemistry and Enviromental Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Inner Mongolia Normal University, 81 zhaowudalu, Hohhot 010022, China;
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- College of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Jinchuankaifaqu, Hohhot 010110, China;
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- College of Geographical Science, Inner Mongolia Normal University, 81 Zhaowudalu, Hohhot 010022, China
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- College of Chemistry and Enviromental Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Inner Mongolia Normal University, 81 zhaowudalu, Hohhot 010022, China;
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Rajamanikandan R, Ilanchelian M, Ju H. Smartphone-enabled colorimetric visual quantification of highly hazardous trivalent chromium ions in environmental waters and catalytic reduction of p-nitroaniline by thiol-functionalized gold nanoparticles. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 340:139838. [PMID: 37598944 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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High-efficiency sensing systems for extremely hazardous chromium (Cr(III)) ions are important due to their detrimental effects on human health and the environment. We employed a spectrophotometric method combined with a smartphone (red, green, and blue (RGB) color ratio)-based detection platform to realize the quick, visually quantifiable in situ detection of Cr(III) ions using surface plasmon resonance (SPR)-aided colorimetry. For optical sensing nanoprobes, we synthesized the 2-Mercapto-5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole (MMT)-modified gold nanoparticles (MMT-AuNPs) using a wet chemical method. By way of a coordination reaction, the Cr(III) ions induce the as-prepared MMT-AuNPs to aggregate and subsequently change the SPR wavelength band. The freshly synthesized MMT-AuNPs exhibited a wine-red color. While Cr(III) ions interact with the MMT-AuNPs, the color of the latter evolved from wine red to purple, thus facilitating visual monitoring. The SPR-relevant color change allowed the quantitative sensing of Cr(III) ions in the range of 40-128 nM, with the limit of detection of 6.93 nM when employing the spectrophotometric method and 12.4 nM when using the smartphone RGB color ratio. Furthermore, we developed the spectrophotometric technique that used the smartphone RGB color ratio for on-site analysis of Cr(III) ions in environmental water samples, indicating the possibility of its chemo-sensing applications for portable quantitative detection devices. Additionally, the catalytic performance of the MMT-AuNPs was demonstrated by the reduction of p-nitroaniline in the presence of sodium borohydride. It was interestingly unveiled that the MMT-AuNPs showed outstanding catalytic performance with a catalytic rate constant of 6.31 × 10-3 s-1.
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- Department of Physics, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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Wang X, Mao W, Wang D, Hu X, Liu B, Su Z. Hourglass shaped polyoxometalate-based materials as electrochemical sensors for the detection of trace Cr(VI) in a wide pH range. Talanta 2023; 257:124270. [PMID: 36801555 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Due to Chromium hexavalent Cr(VI) is one of the most carcinogenic toxic ions, it is essential for finding a low-cost, efficient and highly selective detection method. Considering the wide range of pH detection in water, a major issue is exploring high sensitive electrocatalyst. Thus, two crystalline materials with hourglass {P4Mo6} clusters in different metal centers were synthesized and had fabulous Cr(VI) detection performance in a wide pH range. At pH = 0, the sensitivities of CUST-572 and CUST-573 were 133.89 μA μM-1 and 30.05 μA μM-1, and the detection limits (LODs) of Cr(VI) were 26.81 nM and 50.63 nM which met World Health Organization (WHO) standard for drinking water. CUST-572 and CUST-573 also had good detection performance at pH = 1-4. In actual water samples, CUST-572 and CUST-573 also possessed sensitivities of 94.79 μA μM-1 and 20.09 μA μM-1 and LODs were 28.25 nM and 52.24 nM, showing high selectivity and chemical stability. The difference of the detection performance of CUST-572 and CUST-573 were mainly attributed to the interaction between {P4Mo6} and different metal centers of crystalline materials. In this work, electrochemical sensors for Cr(VI) detection in a wide pH range were explored, providing important guidance for the design of efficient electrochemical sensors for ultra-trace detection of heavy metal ions in practical environments.
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- Xinting Wang
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China; Research Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology in Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China; State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
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Dakova I, Vasileva P, Karadjova I. Cr(III) Ion-Imprinted Hydrogel Membrane for Chromium Speciation Analysis in Water Samples. Gels 2022; 8:757. [PMID: 36421578 PMCID: PMC9689422 DOI: 10.3390/gels8110757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Novel Cr(III)-imprinted poly(vinyl alcohol)/sodium alginate/AuNPs hydrogel membranes (Cr(III)-IIMs) were obtained and characterized and further applied as a sorbent for chromium speciation in waters. Cr(III)-IIMs were prepared via solution blending method using blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) and sodium alginate as film-forming materials, poly(ethylene glycol) as a porogen agent, sodium alginate stabilized gold nanoparticles (SA-AuNPs) as a crosslinking and mechanically stabilizing component, and Cr(III) ions as a template species. The physicochemical characteristics of pre-synthesized AuNPs and obtained hydrogel membranes Cr(III)-IIM were studied by UV-vis and FTIR spectroscopy, TEM and SEM observations, N2 adsorption-desorption measurements, and XRD analysis. The mechanism of the adsorption process toward Cr(III) was best described by pseudo-first-order kinetic and Langmuir models. Experiments performed showed that quantitative retention of Cr(III) is attained in 20 h at pH 6 and temperature 40 °C. Under the same conditions, the adsorption of Cr(VI) is below 5%. A simple and sensitive analytical procedure was developed for the speciation of Cr in an aquatic environment using dispersive solid phase extraction of Cr(III) by Cr(III)-IIM prior to selective Cr(VI) measurement by ETAAS in the supernatants. The detection limits and reproducibility achieved for the Cr speciation analysis fulfill the requirements for their monitoring in waters under the demand of the Water Framework Directive.
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Ren B, Song X, Zhao L, Jin Y, Bai S, Cui C, Wang J. Water-based Fe 3O 4 magnetic fluid-coated Aspergillus niger spores for treating liquid contaminated with Cr(VI). ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113327. [PMID: 35472464 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The use of magnetic biosorbents for the remediation of heavy metals has attracted increasing attention due to their ease of separation and reusability. We developed a method for preparing superparamagnetic biosorbent materials using water-based magnetic fluids. Water-based magnetic fluid-spores (WMFSs) were obtained by combining water-based magnetic fluid (WMF) with Aspergillus niger spores at ratios of 0.6:1 (WMFS1), 0.8:1 (WMFS2), 1:1 (WMFS3), 1.2:1 (WMFS4), and 1.4:1 (WMFS5). A magnetic composite material was prepared from magnetic nanoparticles and spores in a ratio of 1:1 as a control. The adsorption efficiency and separation effect of WMFS3 were significantly better than those of the magnetic composite material. The morphology and structure of WMFS3 were characterized by performing transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that Fe3O4 magnetic particles were uniformly coated on the spore surface. The superparamagnetism of WMFS3 was tested using a vibrating sample magnetometer. At pH 2.0, the maximum adsorption capacity of WMFS3 for Cr(VI) was 105 mg/g; in the pH range of 2.0-3.0, the adsorption equilibrium time of WMFS3 was 60 min. Thus, the adsorption process conformed to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Freundlich isotherm. Thermodynamic studies showed that the process was spontaneous and endothermic. The adsorption mechanisms of WMF3 for Cr(VI) included electrostatic, reduction, and complexation adsorption. This biosorbent material showed excellent adsorption performance for Cr(VI) and is promising for wastewater resource applications.
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- Binqiao Ren
- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China; Institute of Advanced Technology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin, 150080, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin, 150080, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin, 150080, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin, 150080, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Pollution Exposure and Health Intervention of Zhejiang Province, Interdisciplinary Research Academy Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, 310021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, People's Republic of China.
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- Beijing Municipal Research Institute of Eco-Environmental Protection, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China.
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Erarpat S, Demir C, Öner M, Bakırdere S. Chromium speciation by the combination of high-performance liquid chromatography and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:690. [PMID: 35984506 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10395-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: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A hyphenated instrumental method high-performance liquid chromatography-inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-OES) was used for the separation and determination of Cr(III) and Cr(VI). After the chromatographic separation of chromium species by anion exchange column, their spectrophotometric detection was carried out by ICP-OES system. Important instrumental and chromatographic parameters were investigated via univariate optimization approach to obtain high signal to noise ratio and good resolution for chromium species. Under the optimum HPLC-ICP-OES conditions, limit of detection (LOD) values for Cr(III) and Cr(VI) were found to be 0.27 and 0.05 mg/kg, respectively. In addition, accuracy and applicability of developed method were checked by recovery experiments performed with the spiked soil, grass, and water samples. High percent recovery results (88-104%) were achieved by utilizing matrix matching calibration strategy for the selected samples. The results showed that this method was accurate and applicable to soil, grass, and water samples.
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- Sezin Erarpat
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Art and Science, Yıldız Technical University, 34220, Istanbul, Türkiye.
- Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Vedat Dalokay Street, No: 112, 06670, Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye.
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Bej S, Ghosh M, Das R, Banerjee P. Evaluation of nanomaterials-grafted enzymes for application in contaminants degradation: Need of the hour with proposed IoT synchronized nanosensor fit sustainable clean water technology in en masse. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Boruah A, Saikia BK. Chemical Fabrication of Efficient Blue‐luminescent Carbon Quantum Dots from Coal Washery Rejects (Waste) for Detection of Hg
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Ions in Water. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202104567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Anusuya Boruah
- Coal & Energy Group Materials Science and Technology Division CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology Jorhat-785006 Assam India. Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- Coal & Energy Group Materials Science and Technology Division CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology Jorhat-785006 Assam India. Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Ghaziabad 201002 India
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Zhang XJ, Ma YY, Bi HX, Yin XY, Song H, Liu MH, Han ZG. Wheel-shaped molybdenum( v) cobalt-phosphate cluster as a highly sensitive bifunctional photoelectrochemical sensor for the trace determination of Cr( vi) and tetracycline. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2qi01936a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A wheel-shaped {Co16Mo16P24} cluster-based 3-D crystal framework serves as an efficient bifunctional photoelectrochemical sensor for the trace determination of Cr(vi) and tetracycline.
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- Xiu-Juan Zhang
- Hebei Key laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050024, P. R. China
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Zhao K, Ge L, Wong TI, Zhou X, Lisak G. Gold-silver nanoparticles modified electrochemical sensor array for simultaneous determination of chromium(III) and chromium(VI) in wastewater samples. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 281:130880. [PMID: 34029966 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The oxidation state of ions is a crucial aspect that often has been overlooked when determining the toxicity of chromium (Cr) species in environmental samples. In this study, a novel electrochemical sensor array based on gold-silver nanoparticles modified electrodes was developed for simultaneous determination of the two main chromium species (Cr(III) and (VI)). Specifically, the working electrodes of screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) were modified with silver-gold bimetallic nanoparticles through electrochemical deposition for detection of Cr(VI). The silver-gold bimetallic nanoparticles were further oxidized to form stable silver-gold bimetallic oxide nanoparticles for the detection of Cr(III). The results showed that the addition of silver with a theoretical value of 1% of gold could contribute to the formation and stabilization of oxides on the surface of gold nanoparticles. After characterization, the two kinds of electrodes were integrated as an electrochemical sensor array for selective and sensitive detection of Cr(VI) and Cr(III). The linear range and limit of detection (LOD, identified by three times of signal-to-noise ratio) were found to be 0.05-5 ppm and 0.1 ppb for Cr(VI), and 0.05-1 ppm and 0.1 ppb for Cr(III), respectively. Finally, the electrochemical sensor array was proven for successful detection of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) in tap water, artificial saliva and artificial sweat samples, and monitoring of Cr(VI) and Cr(III) in chromium-containing wastewater treatment process. Combined with a handheld dual-channel electrochemical device, the simultaneous determination of Cr(VI), Cr(III) and total chromium contents can be easily achieved for various samples.
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- Ke Zhao
- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Clean Tech One, 637141, Singapore
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- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Clean Tech One, 637141, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03, Innovis, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03, Innovis, 138634, Singapore
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- Residues and Resource Reclamation Centre (R3C), Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Clean Tech One, 637141, Singapore; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore.
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Yilmaz E, Erbas Z, Soylak M. Hydrolytic enzyme modified magnetic nanoparticles: An innovative and green microextraction system for inorganic species in food samples. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1178:338808. [PMID: 34482859 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In the presented study, the usability of hydrolytic enzyme immobilized magnetic nanoparticles as an extraction agent for the microextraction of metal ions from food samples was investigated. α-amylase modified magnetic carbon nanotubes (α-amylase-Fe3O4/MWCNTs) was used as an extraction agent for direct microextraction of trace arsenic from food sample phase into liquid phase medium prior to its ICP-MS determination. In extraction studies using hydrolytic enzymes, it is impossible to recover the free soluble enzyme after extraction without losing its activity. In our study, this problem was overcome by immobilizing the hydrolytic enzyme on magnetic support. In this way, α-amylase-Fe3O4/MWCNTs as an extraction agent with a reuse property of at least six times was used. α-amylase-Fe3O4/MWCNTs was characterized by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, SEM-EDX, VSM, TGA, and DTG techniques. Optimization of the presented method was performed using 1568 A rice flour certified reference material. Analytical parameters such as type of hydrolytic enzyme, pH and volume of the aqueous phase, extraction temperature and ultrasonic irridation time were optimized. The microextraction step was performed in ultrasonic water bath within only ∼15 min. Limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ) and relative standard deviation (RSD %) values for the developed method were found to be 14.3 μg kg-1, 47.3 μg kg-1 and 7.5%, respectively. The method was successfully applied to the analysis of arsenic contents of different rice and flour samples.
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- Erkan Yilmaz
- Erciyes University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey; Technology Research & Application Center (TAUM), Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey; ERNAM Erciyes University, Nanotechnology Application and Research Center, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Technology Research & Application Center (TAUM), Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey; Erciyes University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 38039, Kayseri-Turkey; Science and Technology Application and Research Center, Yozgat Bozok University, 66200, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Technology Research & Application Center (TAUM), Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey; Erciyes University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 38039, Kayseri-Turkey; Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA), Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
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Raffinose Capped Silver Nanoparticles: A New Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Based Sensor for Selective Quantification of Cr(VI) in Waste Waters. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175418. [PMID: 34500846 PMCID: PMC8434120 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, a new method for selective determination of Cr(VI) in water samples at pH 4 is presented using raffinose capped silver nanoparticles (Ag/Raff NPs) as an optical sensor. The method is based on the variation of LSPR absorption band intensity as a result of electrostatic interaction between the negatively charged Ag/Raff NPs and positive Cr(III) ions, in-situ produced by chemical reduction of Cr(VI) with ascorbic acid, combined with the fast kinetics of Cr(III) coordination to the –OH groups of the capping agent on the nanoparticle surface, further causing the nanoparticle aggregation. The calibration curve for Cr(VI) is linear in the range 2.5–7.5 μmol L−1, the limit of quantification achieved is 1.9 μmol L−1, and values of relative standard deviation vary from 3 to 5% for concentration level 1.9–7.5 μmol L−1. The interference studies performed in the presence of various metal ions show very good selectivity of Ag/Raff NPs toward Cr(VI) species. The added–found method is used to confirm the accuracy and precision of developed analytical approach.
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Bioremediation of Chromium by Microorganisms and Its Mechanisms Related to Functional Groups. J CHEM-NY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/7694157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Heavy metals generated mainly through many anthropogenic processes, and some natural processes have been a great environmental challenge and continued to be the concern of many researchers and environmental scientists. This is mainly due to their highest toxicity even at a minimum concentration as they are nonbiodegradable and can persist in the aquatic and terrestrial environments for long periods. Chromium ions, especially hexavalent ions (Cr(VI)) generated through the different industrial process such as tanneries, metallurgical, petroleum, refractory, oil well drilling, electroplating, mining, textile, pulp and paper industries, are among toxic heavy metal ions, which pose toxic effects to human, plants, microorganisms, and aquatic lives. This review work is aimed at biosorption of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) through microbial biomass, mainly bacteria, fungi, and microalgae, factors influencing the biosorption of chromium by microorganisms and the mechanism involved in the remediation process and the functional groups participated in the uptake of toxic Cr(VI) from contaminated environments by biosorbents. The biosorption process is relatively more advantageous over conventional remediation technique as it is rapid, economical, requires minimal preparatory steps, efficient, needs no toxic chemicals, and allows regeneration of biosorbent at the end of the process. Also, the presence of multiple functional groups in microbial cell surfaces and more active binding sites allow easy uptake and binding of a greater number of toxic heavy metal ions from polluted samples. This could be useful in creating new insights into the development and advancement of future technologies for future research on the bioremediation of toxic heavy metals at the industrial scale.
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Magnetism-assisted in-tube solid phase microextraction for the on-line chromium speciation in environmental water and soil samples. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.105956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Saravanan A, Kumar PS, Govarthanan M, George CS, Vaishnavi S, Moulishwaran B, Kumar SP, Jeevanantham S, Yaashikaa PR. Adsorption characteristics of magnetic nanoparticles coated mixed fungal biomass for toxic Cr(VI) ions in aquatic environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 267:129226. [PMID: 33338712 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this research, the adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) ions from the aquatic environment have been studied using newly synthesized magnetic nanoparticles coated mixed fungal biomass (MNP-FB). Two fungal biomass such as Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger were isolated, screened, and utilized as a precursor for making an adsorbent. Molecular characterization of isolated fungal species was recognized using 18S rRNA sequencing. The characterization studies of the MNP-FB were evaluated using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses. Optimization studies were studied to check the effect of different operating variables such as pH (2.0-9.0), equilibrium time (10-90 min), MNP-FB dosage (0.1-1.0 g/L), temperature (30-60 °C) and concentration of Cr(VI) ions (50-500 mg/L). Additionally, Freundlich isotherm model fits well for the adsorption of Cr(VI) ion using MNP-FB. The adsorption kinetics was interpreted well by Pseudo-first order model. The thermodynamic study concluded that Cr(VI) ions removal by MNP-FB was exothermic and appreciative at low temperatures. The monolayer adsorption efficiency of MNP-FB for Cr(VI) ions was measured as 249.9 mg/g. The current results reveal that MNP-FB has considered being a proficient and economically suitable material for the Cr(VI) ions removal from the water environment.
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- A Saravanan
- Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110, India
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Khan WA, Arain MB, Soylak M. Nanomaterials-based solid phase extraction and solid phase microextraction for heavy metals food toxicity. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 145:111704. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Saiz PG, Iglesias N, González Navarrete B, Rosales M, Quintero YM, Reizabal A, Orive J, Fidalgo Marijuan A, Larrea ES, Lopes AC, Lezama L, García A, Lanceros‐Mendez S, Arriortua MI, Fernández de Luis R. Chromium Speciation in Zirconium‐Based Metal–Organic Frameworks for Environmental Remediation. Chemistry 2020; 26:13861-13872. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202001435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Paula G. Saiz
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- Department of Mineralogy and Petrology Science and Technology Faculty University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Barrio Sarriena s/n Leioa Bizkaia 48940 Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
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- Department Water, Environment and Sustainability Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) Facultad de Ciencias FísicasyMatemáticas Universidad de Chile Av. Tupper 2007 Santiago Chile
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- Department Water, Environment and Sustainability Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) Facultad de Ciencias FísicasyMatemáticas Universidad de Chile Av. Tupper 2007 Santiago Chile
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- Department Water, Environment and Sustainability Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) Facultad de Ciencias FísicasyMatemáticas Universidad de Chile Av. Tupper 2007 Santiago Chile
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
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- Dept. of Chemical Engineering Biotechnology and Materials Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas Universidad de Chile Av. Beauchef 851 Santiago Chile
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- Dept. of Organic Chemistry II Science and Technology Faculty University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Barrio Sarriena s/n Leioa Bizkaia 48940 Spain
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- Le Studium Research Fellow Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies Orléans and Tours France
- CEMHTI—UPR3079 CNRS 1 avenue de la Recherche Scientifique 45100 Orléans France
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Science and Technology Faculty University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Barrio Sarriena s/n Leioa Bizkaia 48940 Spain
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- Department Water, Environment and Sustainability Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC) Facultad de Ciencias FísicasyMatemáticas Universidad de Chile Av. Tupper 2007 Santiago Chile
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- IKERBASQUE Basque Foundation for Science 48013 Bilbao Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
- Department of Mineralogy and Petrology Science and Technology Faculty University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Barrio Sarriena s/n Leioa Bizkaia 48940 Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials Applications and Nanostructures UPV/EHU Science Park 48940 Leioa Spain
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Yang Q, Han B, Xue J, Lv Y, Li S, Liu Y, Wu P, Wang X, Zhang Z. Hexavalent chromium induces mitochondrial dynamics disorder in rat liver by inhibiting AMPK/PGC-1α signaling pathway. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 265:114855. [PMID: 32474337 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) can cause cytotoxicity and carcinogenicity. In this study, we established a liver injury model in rats via intraperitoneal injection of potassium dichromate (0, 2, 4, and 6 mg/kg body weight) for 35 d to investigate the mechanism of Cr(VI)-induced liver injury. We found that Cr(VI) induced hepatic histopathological lesions, oxidative stress, and apoptosis and reduced the expression of mitochondrial-related regulatory factors such as adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, Cr(VI) promoted mitochondrial division and inhibited fusion, leading to increased expression of caspase-3 and production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species. Our study demonstrates that long-term exposure to Cr(VI) induces mitochondrial dynamics disorder by inhibiting AMPK/PGC-1α signaling pathway in rat liver.
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- Qingyue Yang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, Tongliao, 028000, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Hilali N, Mohammadi H, Amine A, Zine N, Errachid A. Recent Advances in Electrochemical Monitoring of Chromium. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20185153. [PMID: 32917045 PMCID: PMC7570498 DOI: 10.3390/s20185153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The extensive use of chromium by several industries conducts to the discharge of an immense quantity of its various forms in the environment which affects drastically the ecological and biological lives especially in the case of hexavalent chromium. Electrochemical sensors and biosensors are useful devices for chromium determination. In the last five years, several sensors based on the modification of electrode surface by different nanomaterials (fluorine tin oxide, titanium dioxide, carbon nanomaterials, metallic nanoparticles and nanocomposite) and biosensors with different biorecognition elements (microbial fuel cell, bacteria, enzyme, DNA) were employed for chromium monitoring. Herein, recent advances related to the use of electrochemical approaches for measurement of trivalent and hexavalent chromium from 2015 to 2020 are reported. A discussion of both chromium species detections and speciation studies is provided.
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- Nazha Hilali
- Laboratory of Process Engineering & Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammedia B.P.146, Morocco; (N.H.); (H.M.)
- Institute of Analytical Sciences, University of Claude Bernard Lyon-1, UMR 5280, CNRS, 5 Street of Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France; (N.Z.); (A.E.)
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- Laboratory of Process Engineering & Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammedia B.P.146, Morocco; (N.H.); (H.M.)
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- Laboratory of Process Engineering & Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Mohammedia B.P.146, Morocco; (N.H.); (H.M.)
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +212-661454198
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- Institute of Analytical Sciences, University of Claude Bernard Lyon-1, UMR 5280, CNRS, 5 Street of Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France; (N.Z.); (A.E.)
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- Institute of Analytical Sciences, University of Claude Bernard Lyon-1, UMR 5280, CNRS, 5 Street of Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France; (N.Z.); (A.E.)
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Amini R, Rahimpour E, Jouyban A. An optical sensing platform based on hexacyanoferrate intercalated layered double hydroxide nanozyme for determination of chromium in water. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1117:9-17. [PMID: 32408958 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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In this work, hexacyanoferrate intercalated Ni/Al LDH (Ni/Al-Fe(CN)6 LDH) nanozyme was synthesized by one-pot co-precipitation method and used for determination of chromium in water samples by employing its peroxidase mimicking activity. The synthesized nanozyme can effectively catalyze the oxidation of fluorometric peroxidase substrate terephthalic acid by H2O2 to produce a highly fluorescent product. It was found that Cr(VI) promotes the peroxidase-like activity of Ni/Al-Fe(CN)6 LDH and this effect was intensified by increasing the Cr(VI) concentration. Several variables affecting the fluorescence intensity including the concentration of nanoparticles and reagents as well as reaction time were investigated and optimized. Under the optimal conditions, good linearity was observed in the range of 0.067-10 μM Cr(VI), and limit of detection and quantification were found to be 0.039 and 0.131 μM, respectively. Furthermore, the developed method showed good applicability for the determination of total Cr based on the oxidation of Cr (III) to Cr (VI). The applicability of the proposed method was demonstrated by analyzing various environmental water samples. The presented nanozyme displayed superior benefits in terms of reusability, repeatability, cost and environment-friendly features. The present work aims to expand LDHs based enzyme mimics to optical sensor fields.
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- Roghayeh Amini
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Food and Drug Safety Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Milačič R, Ščančar J. Cr speciation in foodstuffs, biological and environmental samples: Methodological approaches and analytical challenges – A critical review. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.115888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Xia S, Song Z, Jeyakumar P, Bolan N, Wang H. Characteristics and applications of biochar for remediating Cr(VI)-contaminated soils and wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2020; 42:1543-1567. [PMID: 31673917 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-019-00445-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) is a common environmental contaminant due to industrial processes and anthropogenic activities such as mining of chrome ore, electroplating, timber treatment, leather tanning, fertilizer and pesticide, etc. Cr exists mainly in both hexavalent [Cr(VI)] and trivalent [Cr(III)] form, being Cr(VI) with non-degradability and potential to be hidden, thereby affecting surrounding environment and being toxic to human health. Therefore, researches on remediation of Cr pollution in the environment have received much attention. Biochar is a low-cost adsorbent, which has been identified as a suitable material for Cr(VI) immobilization and removal from soil and wastewater. This review incorporates existing literature to provide a detailed examination into the (1) Cr chemistry, the source and current status of Cr pollution, and Cr toxicity and health; (2) feedstock and characterization of biochar; (3) processes and mechanisms of immobilization and removal of Cr by biochar, including oxidation-reduction, electrostatic interactions, complexation, ion exchange, and precipitation; (4) applications of biochar for Cr(VI) remediation and the modification of biochar to improve its performance; (5) factors affecting removal efficiency of Cr(VI) with respect to its physico-chemical conditions, including pH, temperature, initial concentration, reaction time, biochar characteristics, and coexisting contaminants. Finally, we identify current issues, challenges, and put forward recommendations as well as proposed directions for future research. This review provides a thorough understanding of using biochar as an emerging biomaterial adsorbent in Cr(VI)-contaminated soils and wastewater.
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- Shaopan Xia
- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Institute of Surface-Earth System Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- Environmental Sciences, School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China.
- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Ion-exchange HPLC-ICP-MS: A new window to chromium speciation in biological tissues. Talanta 2020; 218:121150. [PMID: 32797905 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The presented work proposes a novel analytical ICP-MS-based approach for the accurate and precise chromium speciation in biological tissues. The determination of total Cr(VI) and soluble Cr(III) species was carried out by alkaline EDTA extraction followed by their separation using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (IE-HPLC-ICP-MS). The developed method was validated according to the procedure given in the United States Food and Drug Administration guideline on the validation of bioanalytical methods. Validation parameters included limit of detection (≤ 0.03 μg g-1), limit of quantification (≤ 0.08 μg g-1), linearity (r ≥ 0.9998), intra-day and inter-day accuracy (86-110%) and precision (≤ 10%), extraction recovery (89-110%), carry-over effect and sensitivity. In addition, special attention was paid to the study of chromium species interconversion and the elimination of spectral interferences. Moreover, the validated ICP-MS method employing microwave acid digestion was used to determine the total Cr content in collected fractions. Finally, the whole ICP-MS-based methodology was applied to the analyses of two certified reference materials of hepatopancreas tissue. Obtained results indicated that the majority of chromium in biological tissues is bound to the solid residue, Cr(VI) was determined in none of the samples investigated. This is the first study focusing on soluble Cr(III), total Cr(VI), and total bound Cr species in biological tissues. It is characterized by efficient sample preparation and fast simultaneous analysis of Cr species with parallel total Cr analysis serving for chromium balance evaluation.
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Ghiasi A, Malekpour A. Octyl coated cobalt-ferrite/silica core-shell nanoparticles for ultrasonic assisted-magnetic solid-phase extraction and speciation of trace amount of chromium in water samples. Microchem J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.104530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Speciation of chromium in waters using dispersive micro-solid phase extraction with magnetic ferrite and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. Sci Rep 2020; 10:5268. [PMID: 32210320 PMCID: PMC7093401 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62212-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The combination of a solid-phase microextraction process with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry provides a very sensitive determination method for determining chromium in waters. Freshly prepared ferrite particles are used to retain the chromium species, and then separated by a magnet without the need for a centrifugation step. The solid phase is suspended in water and directly introduced into the graphite furnace to obtain the analytical signal. The complexation of Cr(III) with ethylenediaminetetraacetate allows the selective retention of Cr(VI), and thus the speciation of the metal. The procedure is sensitive (0.01 µg L−1 detection limit when using a 10 mL sample aliquot) and reproducible (5% relative standard deviation for five consecutive experiments at the 0.3 µg L−1 level). The reliability of the procedure is verified by analysing five certified water samples.
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Pyrzynska K. Nanomaterials in speciation analysis of metals and metalloids. Talanta 2020; 212:120784. [PMID: 32113547 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.120784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nanomaterials have draw extensive attention from the scientists in recent years mainly due to their unique and attractive thermal, mechanical and electronic properties, as well as high surface to volume ratio and the possibility for surface functionalization. Whereas mono functional nanomaterials providing a single function, the preparation of core/shell nanoparticles allows different properties to be combined in one material. Their properties have been extensively exploited in different extraction techniques to improve the efficiency of separation and preconcentration, analytical selectivity and method reliability. The aim of this paper is to provide an updated revision of the most important features and application of nanomaterials (metallic, silica, polymeric and carbon-based) for solid phase extraction and microextraction techniques in speciation analysis of some metals and metalloids (As, Cr, Sb, Se). Emphasis will be placed on the presentation of the most representative works published in the last five years (2015-2019).
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- Krystyna Pyrzynska
- Department of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02-93, Warsaw, Poland.
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Chromium speciation by isophthalic acid-doped polymer dots as sensitive and selective fluorescent probes. Talanta 2019; 209:120521. [PMID: 31892071 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen, among all species of chromium ions, for the respiratory tract in humans. In the present work, a new facile probe is developed for rapid and sensitive determination of Cr(VI) based on utilizing highly fluorescent conjugated poly[(9,9-dioctylfluorenyl-2,7-diyl)-alt-co-(1,4-benzo-(2,1',3) thiadiazole)] (PFBT) polymer dots (PDs). The PDs are easily functionalized by doping of isophthalic acid (IPA) into the target PDs during a single step preparation. The prepared PDs with an average diameter of 30 nm illustrated a strong fluorescence with an emission peak centered at 530 nm (photo-excited at 480 nm). The strong fluorescence of PDs is selectively and significantly quench with Cr(VI), while it does not change by Cr(III) ion and, thus, can facilitate a chromium speciation process. The proposed mechanism is an inner filter effect (IFE) mechanism, in which the absorption bands of Cr(IV) overlaps with the emission and excitation bands of the modified PDs. The prepared PDs revealed a good linear relationship from 0.1 to 1000 μmol L-1 for Cr(VI) with a detection limit of 0.03 μmol L-1, which further used to track the Cr distribution in water samples. Finally, the IPA-doped PDs with excellent optical properties, biocompatibility, and high quantum yield showed promising potential in tracking Cr species and specifying of different Cr ions inside the human cells, which opening a new door toward getting a better insight into the cell function and metabolism in the presence of heavy metal ions, and especially chromium ions.
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Maitlo HA, Kim KH, Kumar V, Kim S, Park JW. Nanomaterials-based treatment options for chromium in aqueous environments. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2019; 130:104748. [PMID: 31252168 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Sustainable development and the restoration of ecosystems are the important goals for civilization. Currently, heavy metal contamination of aquatic environments has become a serious issue. Chromium (Cr) is simultaneously an essential metallic element and one of 20 chemicals posing a maximum threat to living beings. To mitigate that threat, various treatment methods have been developed, including adsorption, electrocoagulation, photoelectrocatalysis, fuel cells, bioremediation, chemical precipitation, ultrafiltration, ion exchange, and co-precipitation. However, selection of the most energy- and cost-efficient wastewater treatment option has proven challenging, as each approach is subject to shortcomings involving energy consumption, treatment capacity, and efficiency. This review describes the potential role of diverse functional nanomaterials (e.g., iron/iron oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanostructures, metal organic frameworks, and their commercial counterparts) in treatment of Cr in aqueous environments with respect to key figure of merits, such as, adsorption capacity, removal efficiency, and partition coefficient. In addition, their performance was compared with the most common treatment options. The results of this study will help determine the most effective and economical options for control of Cr in aquatic environments.
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- Hubdar Ali Maitlo
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), S.A.S. Nagar 140306, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-Gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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Godinho D, Nogueira M, Bernardo M, Dias D, Lapa N, Fonseca I, Pinto F. Recovery of Cr(III) by using chars from the co-gasification of agriculture and forestry wastes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:22723-22735. [PMID: 31168718 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05609-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The aim of the present work was to assess the efficiency of biochars obtained from the co-gasification of blends of rice husk + corn cob (biochar 50CC) and rice husk + eucalyptus stumps (biochar 50ES), as potential renewable low-cost adsorbents for Cr(III) recovery from wastewaters. The two gasification biochars presented a weak porous structure (ABET = 63-144 m2 g-1), but a strong alkaline character, promoted by a high content of mineral matter (59.8% w/w of ashes for 50CC biochar and 81.9% w/w for 50ES biochar). The biochars were used for Cr(III) recovery from synthetic solutions by varying the initial pH value (3, 4, and 5), liquid/solid (L/S) ratio (100-500 mL g-1), contact time (1-120 h), and initial Cr(III) concentration (10-150 mg L-1). High Cr(III) removal percentages (around 100%) were obtained for both biochars, due to Cr precipitation, at low L/S ratios (100 and 200 mL g-1), for the initial pH 5 and initial Cr concentration of 50 mg L-1. Under the experimental conditions in which other removal mechanisms rather than precipitation occurred, a higher removal percentage (49.9%) and the highest uptake capacity (6.87 mg g-1) were registered for 50CC biochar. In the equilibrium, 50ES biochar presented a Cr(III) removal percentage of 27% with a maximum uptake capacity of 2.58 mg g-1. The better performance on Cr(III) recovery for the biochar 50CC was attributed to its better textural properties, as well as its higher cation exchange capacity.
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- Delfina Godinho
- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologia da Biomassa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Ed. Departamental, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Ed. Departamental, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Ed. Departamental, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologia da Biomassa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Ed. Departamental, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologia da Biomassa, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Ed. Departamental, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal.
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Ed. Departamental, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- Unidade de Bioenergia, Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia, Estrada do Paço do Lumiar, Ed. J, 1649-038, Lisbon, Portugal
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Ye K, Li K, Lu Y, Guo Z, Ni N, Liu H, Huang Y, Ji H, Wang P. An overview of advanced methods for the characterization of oxygen vacancies in materials. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Chojnacka K, Mikulewicz M. Green analytical methods of metals determination in biosorption studies. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Zhan M, Yu H, Li L, Nguyen DT, Chen W. Detection of Hexavalent Chromium by Copper Sulfide Nanocomposites. Anal Chem 2019; 91:2058-2065. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b04501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Meihong Zhan
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019-0059, United States
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019-0059, United States
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