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Sharifi Teshnizi M, Karimi M. TiO 2/graphene composite nanofibers for efficient photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical compounds: Rifampin, Phenazopyridine, Azathioprine. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:107956-107969. [PMID: 37747607 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29869-9] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment is an essential component of environmental protection and sustainable development. In this study, our aim was to investigate the morphology, characterization, and effectiveness of TiO2/graphene composite nanofiber photocatalysts in the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater containing three different pharmaceutical groups, such as an antibiotic (rifampin), painkiller (phenazopyridine), and immunosuppressant (azathioprine). Various parameters such as pH, salt concentration, and initial pharmaceutical compound concentration were optimized to achieve maximum degradation kinetics and efficiency. The optimum conditions were determined to be 1.5% graphene content, 30 ppm initial concentration of pharmaceutical compound, pH=5, and a 0.5 g/L photocatalyst dose. The presence of salt slightly decreased the degradation kinetics, but it did not significantly affect the performance of the TiO2/graphene composite nanofibers photocatalyst. At optimum condition, TiO2/1.5% graphene composite nanofibers degraded 50% of phenazopyridine, 86.89% of rifampin, and completely azathioprine. Comparing with phenazopyridine, N heteroatom-rich molecule of azathioprine and hydroxyl-rich molecule of rifampin lead to being susceptible to photocatalytic degradation. The reuse of the photocatalyst in multiple cycles showed consistent performance, indicating its potential for practical and economic applications.
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- Masoumeh Sharifi Teshnizi
- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Materials and Advanced Processes Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, 15914, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, School of Materials and Advanced Processes Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, 15914, Iran.
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Amini M, Hosseini SMP, Chaibakhsh N. High-performance NiO@Fe 3O 4 magnetic core-shell nanocomposite for catalytic ozonation degradation of pharmaceutical pollution. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:98063-98075. [PMID: 37603241 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29326-7] [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: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Pharmaceuticals that are present in superficial waters and wastewater are becoming an ecological concern. Therefore, it is necessary to provide high-performance methods to limit the harmful ecological effects of these materials to achieve a sustainable environment. In this research, NiO@Fe3O4 nanocomposite was prepared by the co-precipitation method and utilized in the catalytic ozonation process for the degradation of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-piperazin-1-yl-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid (ciprofloxacin antibiotic), for the first time. The influencing parameters in the degradation process were analyzed and optimized via response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal ciprofloxacin removal efficiency (100%) was found at pH = 6.5, using 7.5 mg of the NiO@Fe3O4 nanocatalyst and 0.2 g L-1 h-1 ozone (O3) flow, applied over 20 min. Results showed a significant synergistic effect in the analyzed system, which makes the proposed catalytic ozonation process more efficient than using the catalyst and ozone separately. Also, based on the kinetic analysis data, the catalytic ozonation process followed the pseudo-first-order model. In addition, the nanocatalyst showed high recyclability and stability (88.37%) after five consecutive catalytic ozonation process cycles. In conclusion, the NiO@Fe3O4 nanocatalyst/O3 system can be effectively used for the treatment of pharmaceutical contaminants.
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- Mohammad Amini
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, 41996-13776, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, 41996-13776, Iran.
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Mohebali H, Moussavi G, Karimi M, Giannakis S. Development of a magnetic Ce-Zr bimetallic MOF as an efficient catalytic ozonation mediator: Preparation, characterization, and catalytic activity. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Zhang J, Lv S, Yu Q, Liu C, Ma J, Jia M, Fang S. Degradation of sulfamethoxazole in microbubble ozonation process: Performance, reaction mechanism and toxicity assessment. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Rodríguez JL, Valenzuela MA. Ni-based catalysts used in heterogeneous catalytic ozonation for organic pollutant degradation: a minireview. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:84056-84075. [PMID: 36251197 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23634-0] [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: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Among various advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment, heterogeneous catalytic ozonation (HCO) has a growing interest in pollutant degradation, e.g., pesticides, pharmaceuticals, cresols, detergents, polymers, dyes, and others. Direct oxidation with ozone can occur by this route or indirectly, generating reactive oxygen species through the catalytic activation of the ozone molecule. Then, many catalytic materials were evaluated, such as unsupported and supported oxides, activated carbon, nanocarbons, carbon nitride, and mesoporous materials. This review focuses on the properties and performance of Ni-based catalysts (NiO, supported NiO, Ni ferrites, and M-Ni bimetallic), emphasizing the reaction mechanisms and the importance of the reactive oxygen species in removing toxic organic compounds.
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- Julia L Rodríguez
- Lab. Ing. Química Ambiental, ESIQIE-Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Zacatenco, 07738, Ciudad de México, México.
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- Lab. Catálisis Y Materiales, ESIQIE-Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Zacatenco, 07738, Ciudad de México, México
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Forouzesh M, Fatehifar E, Khoshbouy R, Daryani M. Experimental investigation of iron removal from wet phosphoric acid through chemical precipitation process. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Okazaki Y, Ito N, Tanaka H, Hori M, Toyokuni S. Non-thermal plasma elicits ferrous chloride-catalyzed DMPO-OH. Free Radic Res 2022; 56:595-606. [PMID: 36519277 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2022.2157272] [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] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Non-thermal plasma (NTP) induces the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species, such as hydroxyl radicals (•OH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), singlet oxygen, superoxide, ozone, and nitric oxide, at near-physiological temperatures. These molecules promote blood coagulation, wound healing, disinfection, and selective cancer cell death. Based on these evidences, clinical trials of NTP have been conducted for treating chronic wounds and head and neck cancers. Although clinical applications have progressed, the stoichiometric quantification of NTP-induced ROS remains unclear in the liquid phase in the presence of FeCl2 or FeCl3 in combination with biocompatible reducing agents, which may modulate the final biological effects of NTP. In this study, we employed electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy to quantify ROS using spin-trapping probe, 5,5-dimethyl-1-pyrroline-N-oxide (DMPO) and H2O2, using luminescent probe in the presence of FeCl2 or FeCl3. NTP-induced DMPO-OH levels were elevated 10-100 µM FeCl2 or 500 and 1000 µM FeCl3. NTP-induced DMPO-OH with 10 µM FeCl2 or FeCl3 was significantly scavenged by ascorbate, α-tocopherol, dithiothreitol, reduced glutathione, or oxidized glutathione, whereas dehydroascorbate was ineffective in 2 mM DMPO. NTP-induced H2O2 was significantly degraded by 100 µM FeCl2 and FeCl3 in an iron-dependent manner. Meanwhile, decomposition of H2O2 by catalase decayed DMPO-OH efficiently in the presence of iron, indicating iron causes DMPO-OH production and degradation simultaneously. These results suggest that NTP-induced DMPO-OH is generated by the H2O2-consuming, iron-dependent Fenton reaction and ferryl intermediates. The potential iron-mediated ROS production by NTP is also discussed to clarify the interaction between NTP-induced ROS and biomolecules.
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- Yasumasa Okazaki
- Department of Pathology and Biological Responses, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Biological Responses, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan.,Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Biological Responses, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.,Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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Feng L, Liu J, Abu-Hamdeh NH, Bezzina S, Eshaghi Malekshah R. Molecular dynamics and quantum simulation of different cationic dyes removal from contaminated water using UiO-66 (Zr)-(COOH)2 metal–organic framework. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Zeng K, Hachem K, Kuznetsova M, Chupradit S, Su CH, Nguyen HC, El-Shafay A. Molecular dynamic simulation and artificial intelligence of lead ions removal from aqueous solution using magnetic-ash-graphene oxide nanocomposite. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Kuncser AC, Vlaicu ID, Pavel OD, Zavoianu R, Badea M, Radu D, Culita DC, Rostas AM, Olar R. Soft synthesis and characterization of goethite-based nanocomposites as promising cyclooctene oxidation catalysts. RSC Adv 2021; 11:27589-27602. [PMID: 35480697 PMCID: PMC9037824 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04211d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Goethite based nanocomposites with a different composition such as 6FeO(OH)·MnO(OH)·0.5H2O (Mn-composite), xFeO(OH)·M(OH)2·yH2O (Co-composite (M: Co, x = 12, y = 3), Ni-composite (M: Ni, x = 7, y = 2)) and xFeO(OH)·MO·yH2O (Cu-composite (M: Cu, x = 5.5, y = 3), Zn-composite (M: Zn, x = 6, y = 1.5)) have been prepared by a soft chemical synthesis consisting in acetate hydrolysis. The data provided by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), ultraviolet-visible-near infrared (UV-Vis-NIR), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and Mössbauer spectra account for a slight modification of all composites' physicochemical properties compared to the starting material. Powder X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations revealed the secondary phase nature and presence along with that of goethite. The TEM data are also consistent with a nano rod-like morphology with a 5–10 nm width and an average length of 40 nm. The catalytic oxidation of cyclooctene with O2 using isobutyraldehyde as reductant and acetonitrile as a solvent was performed in batch conditions for 5 h at room temperature. The selectivity for the epoxide was higher than 99% for all tested solids. The conversion of cyclooctene decreased from 55% to 4% following the same order of variance as the base/acid sites ratio: Mn-composite > Fe-composite > Co-composite > Ni-composite > Zn-composite > Cu-composite. The 6FeO(OH)·MnO(OH)·0.5H2O (Mn-composite) exhibited the most promising catalytic activity in cyclooctene oxidation, which can be correlated with the redox ability of Mn(iii) combined with the increased base character of this solid. The catalytic activity of this sample decreases by 10% after several successive reaction cycles. Goethite based nanocomposites with different compositions (6FeO(OH)·MnO(OH)·0.5H2O, xFeO(OH)·M(OH)2·yH2O or xFeO(OH)·MO·yH2O where M = Co, Ni, Cu or Zn) have been prepared by a soft chemical synthesis via acetate hydrolysis.![]()
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- Andrei Cristian Kuncser
- National Institute of Materials Physics, Laboratory of Atomic Structures and Defects in Advanced Materials 405A Atomiştilor Str., Măgurele Ilfov 077125 Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Laboratory of Atomic Structures and Defects in Advanced Materials 405A Atomiştilor Str., Măgurele Ilfov 077125 Romania
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- University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis 4-12 Regina Elisabeta Av. S3 Bucharest 030018 Romania
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- University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis 4-12 Regina Elisabeta Av. S3 Bucharest 030018 Romania
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- University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry 90-92 Panduri Str. 050663 Bucharest Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Laboratory of Atomic Structures and Defects in Advanced Materials 405A Atomiştilor Str., Măgurele Ilfov 077125 Romania
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- Ilie Murgulescu Institute of Physical Chemistry 202 Splaiul Independentei 060021 Bucharest Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Laboratory of Atomic Structures and Defects in Advanced Materials 405A Atomiştilor Str., Măgurele Ilfov 077125 Romania
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- University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry 90-92 Panduri Str. 050663 Bucharest Romania
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Heidari Z, Pelalak R, Malekshah RE, Pishnamazi M, Marjani A, Sarkar SM, Shirazian S. Molecular modeling investigation on mechanism of cationic dyes removal from aqueous solutions by mesoporous materials. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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