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Madani-Nejad E, Shokrollahi A, Shahdost-Fard F. Central composite design-assisted visual and non-invasive detection of sertraline by sweet lemon waste-derived core-shell AuNPs@CDs. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1312:342721. [PMID: 38834258 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342721] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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This study reports a fast and visual detection method of antidepressant sertraline (SRT) drug by the core-shell AuNPs@CDs as the nanoprobes. The CDs has been eco-friendly synthesized from sweet lemon wastes to directly reduce Au+ to AuNPs without any external photoirradiation process or additional reductants. Optimizing key variables that impact the sensing process has been done using the central composite design (CCD) approach to simulate the assay condition before the analysis. Adding SRT with different concentrations to the nanoprobes under mildly acidic conditions presents an absorbance peak at 560 nm with purple color tonalities that differ from the behavior of alone nanoprobes (530 nm, pink color). The obtained absorption change is linearly proportional to the increase of SRT concentration from 1 μM to 35 μM with a limit of detection (LOD) value of 100 nM. The color changes with a vivid tonality from pink and purple to violet as the colorful fingerprint patterns are readily traceable by the naked eye, allowing the visual assay of SRT. The greenness of the developed approach is well evaluated by some international indexes including the complimentary green analytical procedure (ComplexGAPI) and also, the analytical greenness (AGREE) indexes. The proposed waste-derived nanoprobes based on the eco-friendly procedure not only conduct quantitative and qualitative non-invasive analysis of SRT by the naked eye but also, may widen for other applications in various fields.
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Farhangian University, P.O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran.
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Soni H, Bhattu M, Sd P, Kaur M, Verma M, Singh J. Recent advances in waste-derived carbon dots and their nanocomposites for environmental remediation and biological applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118560. [PMID: 38447603 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118560] [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: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The surging demand for eco-friendly nanomaterial synthesis has spurred the emergence of green approaches for synthesizing carbon dots (CDs). These methods utilized natural carbon sources, such as different kind of waste for CDs synthesis, underscoring their significance in waste management and circular economy initiatives. Furthermore, the properties of CDs can be tailored by their functionalization with different materials, enabling their versatile utilization in diverse scientific domains. In this regard, the current study delves into an in-depth review of recent advances in the green/sustainable fabrication of carbon dots nanocomposites (CDNCs) with metal/metal oxides and polymers within the timeframe of 2019-2023. It begins by categorizing different types of CDs, analyzing their associated nanocomposites with mechanistic insights. The primary focus is on green synthesis methods, particularly those that employ waste materials. Furthermore, we also discussed the applications of these CDs in both environmental and biological fields by covering areas such as catalysis, photocatalysis, heavy metal ion sensing, antimicrobial, and bioimaging with in-depth underlying mechanisms. At last, the review highlights the significant challenges with future directions. These include the pursuit of cost-effective green precursors, the advancement of streamlined one-step synthesis techniques, and their efficient utilization for diverse applications. Therefore, this review provides valuable insights for researchers seeking to enhance the functionality and sustainability of CDNCs by highlighting their potential to address environmental and biological challenges.
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- Himanshi Soni
- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India; University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India
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- Instituto de Alta Investigación, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica-1000000, Chile
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- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India; University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India; University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140413, Punjab, India.
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Kunene PN, Mahlambi PN, Ndlovu T. Adsorption of antiretroviral drugs, abacavir, nevirapine, and efavirenz from river water and wastewater using exfoliated graphite: Isotherm and kinetic studies. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 360:121200. [PMID: 38772233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121200] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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In this work, exfoliated graphite was used to adsorb antiretroviral drugs from river water and wastewater. The exfoliated graphite was prepared from natural graphite by intercalating it with the acids and exfoliating it at 800 °C. It was characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy which showed phenolic, alcoholic, and carboxylic functional groups between 1000 cm-1 and 1700 cm-1. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy results showed carbon as the main element with splashes of oxygen. The Scanning Electron Microscopy images showed increased c-axis distance between graphene layers after intercalation, which further increased after the exfoliation. The exfoliation resulted in elongated distorted cylinders, which were confirmed by the lower density (0.0068 g/mL) of exfoliated graphite material compared to the natural graphite (0.54 g/mL). The X-ray diffraction pattern showed the characteristics of hexagonal phase graphitic structure by the diffraction plane (002) at 26.74°. Raman spectroscopy results showed the natural graphite, graphite intercalated, and exfoliated graphite contained the D, G, D', and G' peaks at about 1350 cm-1, 1570 cm-1, 2440 cm-1, and 2720 cm-1, respectively indicating that the material's crystallinity was not affected by the modification. The highest antiretroviral drugs removal (95-99%), from the water was achieved with a solution pH of 7, an adsorbent mass of 30 mg, and an adsorption time of 30 min. The kinetic model and adsorption isotherm studies showed that the experimental data fit well in pseudo-second-order kinetics and is well explained by Freundlich's adsorption isotherm. The maximum adsorption capacity of the exfoliated graphite for antiretroviral drugs ranges between 1.660 and 197.0, 1.660-232.5, and 1.650-237.7 mg/g for abacavir, nevirapine, and efavirenz, respectively. The obtained removal percentages were 100% in river water, 63-100% in influent and 70-100% in effluent wastewater unspiked samples.
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- P N Kunene
- Department of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Eswatini, Private Bag 4, Kwaluseni, M201, Eswatini
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Ikram Z, Azmat E, Perviaz M. Degradation Efficiency of Organic Dyes on CQDs As Photocatalysts: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:10017-10029. [PMID: 38463277 PMCID: PMC10918811 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Across the globe, the task of providing clean and safe drinking water is getting harder. Organic contaminants, including dyes and pharmaceutical medications, are a significant environmental threat, especially in aquatic bodies due to their uncontrolled emission. Therefore, a method for their degradation in water bodies that is both environmentally friendly and commercially feasible must be developed. In the realm of photocatalysis, carbon-based nanomaterials have drawn more attention in the last ten years. Due to their exceptional and distinct qualities, metal-free carbon-based photocatalytic systems have received a lot of attention recently for their ability to degrade organic contaminants into semiconductor quantum dots, which are already available. A class of nanomaterials with a particle size between 2 and 10 nm showing distinct optoelectrical characteristics is among the variety of catalytic quantum dots. This review covers several synthesis techniques such as electrochemical, laser ablation, microwave radiation, hydrothermal, and optical features of CQDs such as the photoluminescent (PL) property and quantum confinement effect. The uses of CQDs in the degradation of various dyes as well as the difficulties that still exist and the opportunities that lie ahead have also been explored.
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- Zulkifle Ikram
- Department
of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, 1- Khayaban-e- Jinnah, Johar Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, 1- Khayaban-e- Jinnah, Johar Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, 1- Khayaban-e- Jinnah, Johar Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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Tripti T, Singh P, Rani N, Kumar S, Kumar K, Kumar P. Carbon dots as potential candidate for photocatalytic treatment of dye wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:6738-6765. [PMID: 38157163 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31437-0] [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: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Water is the utmost important element for the existence of life. In recent decades, water resources have become highly contaminated by a variety of pollutants, especially toxic dyes that are harmful to both living beings and environment. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop more effective methods than traditional wastewater treatment approaches for treatment of hazardous dyes. Herein, we have addressed the various aspects related to the effective and economically feasible method for photocatalytic degradation of these dyes employing carbon dots. The photocatalysts based on carbon dots including those mediated from biomass have many superiorities over conventional methods such as utilization of economically affordable, non-toxic, rapid reactions, and simple post-processing steps. The current study will also facilitate better insight into the understanding of photocatalytic treatment of dye-polluted wastewater for future wastewater treatment studies. Additionally, the possible mechanistic pathways of photocatalytic dye decontamination, several challenges, and future perspectives have also been summarized.
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- Tripti Tripti
- J. C, Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, 121006, Haryana, India
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- Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Sonepat, 131039, Haryana, India
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- Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Sonepat, 131039, Haryana, India
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- J. C, Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, 121006, Haryana, India
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- Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Sonepat, 131039, Haryana, India
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- J. C, Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, 121006, Haryana, India.
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Environmentally Benign Nanoparticles for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Drugs. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13030511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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A rapid rise in industrialization has led to the release of pharmaceutical pollutants into water bodies, rendering water inappropriate for consumption by humans and animals, challenging our efforts to achieve the clean water sustainable development goal. These pharmaceutical pollutants include antibiotics, anticancer drugs, antidepressants, etc., which are highly stable and persistent in water, in addition to being harmful to life. At times, the secondary pollutant that is formed after degradation is more potent than the parent drug. Conventional water purification methods cannot completely remove these pollutants. Hence, efficient and robust methods are required to degrade pharmaceutical waste. Photocatalytic degradation of drugs is deemed an efficient and effective method for environmental remediation, along with recovery of photocatalysts, which are important for recycling and sustainable use. Herein, we present the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) and their application for photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical waste as a preferred water treatment method. Additionally, green synthesis of photocatalytic nanomaterials offers the benefit of avoiding secondary pollution. The green synthesis of NPs is employed by using plant extracts that offer a number of metabolites as reducing agents or capping agents, as well as the use of microbes as green nanofactories to tackle the issue of water cleanliness with respect to pharmaceutical waste. Despite regulations concerning drug disposal, some underdeveloped countries do not enforce and practice these guidelines in letter and spirit. Hence, the current work presenting a promising water cleanliness method is expected to contribute to the assurance of strict policy compliance and enforcement, resulting in the resolution of the health concerns with respect to hazardous pharmaceutical waste disposal in water bodies.
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Sivakumar S, Thangadurai TD, Nataraj D. Role of Interfacial AuNPs in Solid-state Direct Z-scheme MoS2/Au/g-C3N4 Heterojunction Nanocomposite’s Pollutant Degradation activity under sunlight. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131365] [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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Thakur A, Maitra S, Sinha RK, Devi P. Plasmonic Copper-activated ZnO Microarrays for Efficient Photoelectrocatalytic Applications. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202201155. [PMID: 36519348 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202201155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In the present work, green synthesized plasmonic copper nanostructures derived from carbon quantum dots (PCQDs) activated ZnO microarrays (MAs) based catalyst system is developed and studied for photocatalytic activity and photoelectrocatalytic water splitting. CQDs are synthesized from pharmaceutical waste and used as a reducing agent to synthesize PCQDs of an average size of 10±2 nm. PCQDs decorated ZnO (PCQDs/ZnO) MAs exhibited enhanced photocurrent density of ∼7.1 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V (vs. RHE), which is ∼11 fold to ZnO MAs alone (0.65 mA/cm2 ). The catalyst exhibits an ABPE of 1.07% at 0.7 V (vs. RHE), IPEC of 8.8% for 450 nm, and hydrogen production rate of 435 μmol/h. The enhanced PEC characteristics are assigned to the improved photons collection and better charge transfer for their participation in oxidation/reduction reaction. The same is well supported with DFT studies for the PCQDs/ZnO MAs catalyst for the first time.
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- Anupma Thakur
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), 201002, Ghaziabad, India.,CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Sector-30C, 160030, Chandigarh, India
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- CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Sector-30C, 160030, Chandigarh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), 201002, Ghaziabad, India.,CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Sector-30C, 160030, Chandigarh, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), 201002, Ghaziabad, India.,CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Sector-30C, 160030, Chandigarh, India
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Kumar JV, Kavitha G, Albasher G, Sajjad M, Arulmozhi R, Komal M, Nivetha MS, Abirami N. Multiplex heteroatoms doped carbon nano dots with enhanced catalytic reduction of ionic dyes and QR code security label for anti-spurious applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:136003. [PMID: 35987265 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Herein, a simple hydrothermal approach was used to make multiplex heteroatoms doped carbon dots from Tinospora cordifolia miers plant extract. Their ability to the catalytic activity of dyes and anti-spurious applications was evaluated. The formation of NBCNDs and source of (T. cordifolia miers) study the optical properties, and functional groups are investigated using UV-Visible spectroscopy and FT-IR techniques. The synthesized NBCNDs structure and elemental compositions were examined via HR-TEM, XRD, and XPS, respectively. According to the HRTEM images, the average particle size of the NBCNDs was around 4.3± 1 nm, with d-spacing of 0.19 nm. The obtained NBCNDs were exposed under 395 nm UV light to emit bluish-green tuneable fluorescence with QY (quantum yield) of 23.7%. The prepared NBCNDs as a potential catalyst for the AYR and CV dye reduction process using freshly prepared NaBH4, with determined rate constant values at 0.1220 and 0.1521 min-1, respectively. Lastly, we constructed a quick response (QR) code security label for anti-spurious applications using stencil techniques. The "confidential info" was encrypted using a QR code digital system, and the decryption was read using a smartphone under 365 nm light irradiation.
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- J Vinoth Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603 203, India.
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Bindu GH, Sunku M, Ramaswamy K, Srilekha P, Veerasomaiah P, Vithal M. Effect of Ag
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with Defect Pyrochlore Structure. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Gaddameedi Hima Bindu
- Department of Chemistry Osmania University Hyderabad 500 007 India
- CVR College of Engineering Department of Humanities and Sciences Hyderabad 501 510 India
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- Department of Chemistry Osmania University Hyderabad 500 007 India
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- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C–MET), Cherlapally, HCL (PO) Hyderabad 500 051 India
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- Department of Chemistry Osmania University Hyderabad 500 007 India
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- Department of Chemistry Osmania University Hyderabad 500 007 India
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Sendão RMS, Esteves da Silva JCG, Pinto da Silva L. Photocatalytic removal of pharmaceutical water pollutants by TiO 2 - Carbon dots nanocomposites: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 301:134731. [PMID: 35489458 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Pharmaceuticals are becoming increasingly more relevant water contaminants, with photocatalysts (such as TiO2) being a promising approach to remove these compounds from water. However, TiO2 has poor sunlight-harvesting capacity, low photonic efficiency, and poor adsorption towards organic pollutants. One of the emerging strategies to enhance the photocatalytic performance of TiO2 is by conjugating it with fluorescent carbon dots. Herein, we performed a critical review of the development of TiO2 - carbon dots nanocomposites for the photocatalytic removal of pharmaceuticals. We found that carbon dots can improve the photocatalytic efficiency of the resulting nanocomposites, mostly due to increasing the adsorption of organic pollutants and enhancing the absorption in the visible range. However, while this approach shows significant promise, we also identified and discussed several aspects that need to be addressed before this strategy could be more widely used. We hope that this review can guide future studies aiming to the development of enhanced photocatalytic TiO2 - carbon dots nanocomposites.
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- Ricardo M S Sendão
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal.
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Vu Nu TT, Thi Tran NH, Truong PL, Phan BT, Nguyen Dinh MT, Dinh VP, Phan TS, Go S, Chang M, Loan Trinh KT, Van Tran V. Green synthesis of microalgae-based carbon dots for decoration of TiO 2 nanoparticles in enhancement of organic dye photodegradation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 206:112631. [PMID: 34973199 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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TiO2 is a well-known semiconductor used widely in the photocatalyst field, but its photocatalytic applications are hampered by a fast electron-hole recombination rate and low visible light absorption due to a wide-band-gap energy. Herein, we present a simple, low cost, and green approach to obtain carbon dots from microalgae, namely microalgae-based carbon dots (MCDs), using an unprecedented microwave-assisted treatment. The MCDs were successfully decorated on the surface of TiO2 nanoparticles. The as-prepared composite exhibited a superior photodegradation of methylene blue, compared with pristine TiO2 (83% and 27%, respectively) under visible light irradiation. The MCDs in TiO2-MCDs serve as electron reservoirs to trap photoinduced electrons and as photosensitizers for the improvement of visible light absorption; both factors play an important role in the improvement of the TiO2 photocatalytic activity. Furthermore, the as-prepared composite photocatalyst also exhibits high photostability and recyclability during the photodegradation of methylene blue. Therefore, this work provides an original approach to the development of environmentally friendly and highly effective photocatalysts for the treatment of various organic pollutants, which can go a long way toward ensuring a safe and sustainable environment.
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- Truong Thi Vu Nu
- Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, University of Science, HoChiMinh, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh, Viet Nam
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh, Viet Nam; Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- Future Materials & Devices Laboratory, Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Industrial Environmental Engineering, College of Industrial Environmental Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam.
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M A, John BK, Chacko AR, Mohan C, Mathew B. A Review on Carbon Quantum Dot Based Semiconductor Photocatalysts for the Abatement of Refractory Pollutants. Chemphyschem 2022; 23:e202100873. [PMID: 35320623 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202100873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Photocatalysis is a green approach frequently utilised to eliminate a variety of environmentally hazardous refractory pollutants. Accordingly, the modification of semiconductor photocatalysts with Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) is of great importance for the treatment of such pollutants due to their attractive physical and chemical properties. CQDs are a perfect candidate to handle photocatalysts of high-performance since they operate as co-catalysts and as visible light harvesters. The higher separation rate of electron-hole pairs in the photocatalytic system is attributable to better photodegradation efficiency. This review classifies CQD based photocatalysts as pure, doped and composite materials and discusses the specific advantages of CQDs in visible light-driven photocatalysis. In this work, the versatile roles of CQDs in CQD-based photocatalytic systems are thoroughly discussed and s u mmarised.
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- Athulya M
- Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Chemical Sciences, INDIA
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- Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Chemical Sciences, INDIA
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- Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Chemical Sciences, INDIA
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- Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Chemical Sciences, INDIA
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- Mahatma Gandhi University, School Of Chemical Sciences, Priyadarshini Hills PO, Kottayam, 686560, Kottayam, INDIA
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Recent Advances in Endocrine Disrupting Compounds Degradation through Metal Oxide-Based Nanomaterials. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12030289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) comprise a class of natural or synthetic molecules and groups of substances which are considered as emerging contaminants due to their toxicity and danger for the ecosystems, including human health. Nowadays, the presence of EDCs in water and wastewater has become a global problem, which is challenging the scientific community to address the development and application of effective strategies for their removal from the environment. Particularly, catalytic and photocatalytic degradation processes employing nanostructured materials based on metal oxides, mainly acting through the generation of reactive oxygen species, are widely explored to eradicate EDCs from water. In this review, we report the recent advances described by the major publications in recent years and focused on the degradation processes of several classes of EDCs, such as plastic components and additives, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, which were realized by using novel metal oxide-based nanomaterials. A variety of doped, hybrid, composite and heterostructured semiconductors were reported, whose performances are influenced by their chemical, structural as well as morphological features. Along with photocatalysis, alternative heterogeneous advanced oxidation processes are in development, and their combination may be a promising way toward industrial scale application.
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Gong J, Guo Y, Lu J, Cheng Y, Wang H. TEMPO oxidized nanofiber carbon quantum dots/TiO2 composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity for degradation of methylene blue. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.139297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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El-Aswar EI, Ramadan H, Elkik H, Taha AG. A comprehensive review on preparation, functionalization and recent applications of nanofiber membranes in wastewater treatment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 301:113908. [PMID: 34626949 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The direct discharge of significant amounts of polluted water into water bodies causes adverse ecological and human health effects. This severe deterioration in water quality creates significant challenges to meet the growing demand for clean water. Therefore, the world urgently needs environmentally friendly advanced technology to overcome this global crisis. In this regard, nanofiber-based membrane filtration is a promising technique in wastewater remediation because of their huge surface area, extremely porous structure, amenable pore size/pore size distribution, variety of material choices, and flexibility to modification with other functional materials. However, despite their unique properties, fouling, poor mechanical properties, shrinkage, and deformation are major drawbacks of nanofiber membranes for treating wastewater. This review presents a comprehensive overview of nanofiber membranes' fabrication and function in water purification applications as well as providing novel approaches to overcoming/alleviating the mentioned disadvantages. The review first presents nanofiber membrane preparation methods, focusing on electrospinning as a versatile and viable technique alongside discussing the parameters controlling nanofiber morphology. Afterward, the functionalization of nanofiber membranes by combining them with other nanomaterials, such as metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, metal-organic frameworks, and biomolecules, were demonstrated and discussed. In addition, nanofiber membranes functionalized with microorganisms were highlighted. Finally, we introduced and discussed in detail the most relevant and recent advances in nanofiber applications in wastewater treatment in the context of removing different pollutants (e.g., heavy metals, nutrients, radioactive elements, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, dyes, and pesticides). Moreover, the promising antimicrobial ability of nanofiber membranes in removing microorganisms from wastewater has been fully underscored. We believe this comprehensive review could provide researchers with preliminary data and guide both researchers and producers engaged in the nanofiber membrane industry, letting them focus on the research gaps in wastewater treatment.
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- Eslam Ibrahim El-Aswar
- Central Laboratories for Environmental Quality Monitoring, National Water Research Center, El-Kanater, Qalyubiyah, 13621, Egypt.
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- Public Works Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, 31733, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, 83523, Egypt
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Sawalha S, Assali M, Nasasrah A, Salman M, Nasasrah M, Jitan M, Hilal HS, Zyuod A. Optical properties and photoactivity of carbon nanodots synthesized from olive solid wastes at different carbonization temperatures. RSC Adv 2022; 12:4490-4500. [PMID: 35425496 PMCID: PMC8981074 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra09273a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Carbon nanodots (CNDs) have many fascinating properties, such as optical properties (UV-Visible absorption and fluorescence emission), which make them good candidates in many applications, such as photocatalysts for the degradation of several organic pollutants. This study aims to synthesize CNDs from olive solid wastes at different carbonization temperatures from 300 to 900 °C and study the effect on the optical properties of the CNDs, such UV-Vis, fluorescence, quantum yield, and energy bandgap, in addition to the influence on the photoactivity of the CNDs as photocatalysts for the degradation of methylene blue (MB). CNDs were prepared from olive solid wastes (OSWs) by pyrolysis at different temperatures (300–900 °C) for conversion to carbonized material, and then oxidized chemically in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). It was found that an increase in the carbonization temperature of the OSWs leads to an increase in the product yield with a maximum value at 500 °C, and it then decreased dramatically. On the other hand, a decrease in fluorescence due to the diminishment of oxygen groups and the destruction of the surface of the CNDs was observed. The higher quantum yield (5.17%) and bandgap (2.77 eV) were achieved for CNDs prepared from OSWs that carbonized at 300 °C. The rate and degradation efficiency of MB were studied with the different synthesized CNDs, and it was found that an increase in the carbonization temperature leads to a decrease in the rate and degradation efficiency of MB, with the highest degradation rate of 0.0575 min−1 and degradation efficiency of 100% after 120 minutes of light irradiation being realized for the sample carbonized at 300 °C. Carbon nanodots with different optical properties and photoactivity degrees as photocatalysts for the degradation of methylene blue are successfully synthesized from olive solid wastes at different carbonization temperatures.![]()
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- Shadi Sawalha
- Department of Chemical Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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j VK, Velusamy A, Arulmozhi R, Abirami N. Boron doped Fluorescent Carbon Nano Dots for reduction of ionic dyes and as Encryption and decryption QR code labels. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj00786j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This work discusses the synthesis of fluorescent undoped and boron-doped carbon nanodots (BDCNDs) by a simple hydrothermal approach using Tribulus terretris as carbon precursor and boric acid as boron source....
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Environmental remediation potentialities of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles: Mechanistic biosynthesis, influencing factors, and application standpoint. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2021.101851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Wei X, Cheng F, Yao Y, Yi X, Wei B, Li H, Wu Y, He J. Facile synthesis of a carbon dots and silver nanoparticles (CDs/AgNPs) composite for antibacterial application. RSC Adv 2021; 11:18417-18422. [PMID: 35480903 PMCID: PMC9033427 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02600c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Bacterial infections can seriously harm human health, and the overuse of traditional antibiotics and antibacterial agents will increase the resistance of bacteria. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a new kind of antibacterial material. In this work, a carbon dots and silver nanoparticles (CDs/AgNPs) composite has been synthesized in a one-step facile method without the introduction of toxic chemicals, wherein CDs could serve as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The CDs/AgNPs composite was characterized by UV-vis spectrophotometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which demonstrate that the silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized in the composite. The zeta potential of the CDs/AgNPs composite was −15.3 mV, indicating that the composite possesses high stability. Furthermore, the composite also exhibited biocidal effects for both Gram-negative E. coli bacteria and Gram-positive S. aureus bacteria. Thus, the composite is considered to be of great potential in bactericidal and biomedical applications. One-step facile synthesis of a carbon dots and silver nanoparticles (CDs/AgNPs) composite without the introduction of toxic chemicals.![]()
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- Xinjing Wei
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 People's Republic of China +86-0451-8641-4806 +86-0451-8641-4806
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Rosli FA, Ahmad H, Jumbri K, Abdullah AH, Kamaruzaman S, Fathihah Abdullah NA. Efficient removal of pharmaceuticals from water using graphene nanoplatelets as adsorbent. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2021; 8:201076. [PMID: 33614065 PMCID: PMC7890490 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.201076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Recently, pharmaceutical pollutants in water have emerged as a global concern as they give threat to human health and the environment. In this study, graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were used to efficiently remove antibiotics sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and analgesic acetaminophen (ACM) as pharmaceutical pollutants from water by an adsorption process. GNPs; C750, C300, M15 and M5 were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The effects of several parameters viz. solution pH, adsorbent amount, initial concentration and contact time were studied. The parameters were optimized by a batch adsorption process and the maximum removal efficiency for both pharmaceuticals was 99%. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms models were employed, and the experimental data were best analysed with pseudo-second kinetic and Langmuir isotherm with maximum adsorption capacity (Qm) of 210.08 mg g-1 for SMX and 56.21 mg g-1 for ACM. A regeneration study was applied using different eluents; 5% ethanol-deionized water 0.005 M NaOH and HCl. GNP C300 was able to remove most of both pollutants from environmental water samples. Molecular docking was used to simulate the adsorption mechanism of GNP C300 towards SMX and ACM with a free binding energy of -7.54 kcal mol-1 and -5.29 kcal mol-1, respectively, which revealed adsorption occurred spontaneously.
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- Fatin Ahza Rosli
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Integrated Chemical Biophysics Research Centre, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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Rafiq U, Wahid M, Majid K. Optimized h‐BN/Sb
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Interface Mediates an Efficient Charge Separation towards Enhanced Photocatalysis. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202002981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Umer Rafiq
- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K 190006 India
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- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K 190006 India
- Interdisciplinary Division of Renewable Energy and Advanced Materials (iDREAM) Institution National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K 190006 India
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- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K 190006 India
- Interdisciplinary Division of Renewable Energy and Advanced Materials (iDREAM) Institution National Institute of Technology Srinagar, J&K 190006 India
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Eltaweil AS, Abd El-Monaem EM, El-Subruiti GM, Abd El-Latif MM, Omer AM. Fabrication of UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe) binary MOF/carboxylated-GO composite for adsorptive removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solutions. RSC Adv 2020; 10:19008-19019. [PMID: 35518294 PMCID: PMC9053870 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra02424d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study provides a novel composite as an efficient adsorbent of cationic methylene blue dye. UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe) binary metal organic framework (MOF) was fabricated using a solvothermal technique. Additionally, the developed binary MOF was modified with carboxylated graphene oxide (GOCOOH) using a post-synthetic technique. The as-fabricated UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe)-GOCOOH composite was analyzed by FTIR, XRD, SEM, BET, TGA, XPS and zeta potential analysis. The adsorption performance of UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe)-GOCOOH composite was examined for its aptitude to adsorb cationic MB dye using a batch technique. The obtained data revealed that, the developed UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe)-GOCOOH composite exhibited higher adsorption capacity compared to UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe) binary MOF. Adsorption isotherms and kinetic studies revealed that MB dye adsorption onto UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe)-GOCOOH composite fitted a Langmuir isotherm model (q m = 448.71 mg g-1) and both pseudo 1st order and pseudo 2nd order kinetic models. An intra-particle diffusion model showed that the adsorption process occurs through three steps. Besides, thermodynamic data reflected that the adsorption of MB onto UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe)-GOCOOH composite is an endothermic and spontaneous process and the adsorption involves both physisorption and chemisorption interactions. The as-fabricated UiO-66/MIL-101(Fe)-GOCOOH composite exhibited good reusability and can be considered as a promising reusable adsorbent for the treatment of dye-containing industrial effluents with high efficiency.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University Alexandria Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University Alexandria Egypt
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- Fabrication Technology Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City) New Borg El-Arab City, P. O. Box: 21934 Alexandria Egypt
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- Polymer Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City) New Borg El-Arab City, P. O. Box: 21934 Alexandria Egypt
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