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Correa JDS, Primo JDO, Balaba N, Pratsch C, Werner S, Toma HE, Anaissi FJ, Wattiez R, Zanette CM, Onderwater RCA, Bittencourt C. Copper(II) and Cobalt(II) Complexes Based on Abietate Ligands from Pinus Resin: Synthesis, Characterization and Their Antibacterial and Antiviral Activity against SARS-CoV-2. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:1202. [PMID: 37049296 PMCID: PMC10096983 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Co-abietate and Cu-abietate complexes were obtained by a low-cost and eco-friendly route. The synthesis process used Pinus elliottii resin and an aqueous solution of CuSO4/CoSO4 at a mild temperature (80 °C) without organic solvents. The obtained complexes are functional pigments for commercial architectural paints with antipathogenic activity. The pigments were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), mass spectrometry (MS), thermogravimetry (TG), near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and colorimetric analysis. In addition, the antibacterial efficiency was evaluated using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test, and the antiviral tests followed an adaptation of the ISO 21702:2019 guideline. Finally, virus inactivation was measured using the RT-PCR protocol using 10% (w/w) of abietate complex in commercial white paint. The Co-abietate and Cu-abietate showed inactivation of >4 log against SARS-CoV-2 and a MIC value of 4.50 µg·mL-1 against both bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The results suggest that the obtained Co-abietate and Cu-abietate complexes could be applied as pigments in architectural paints for healthcare centers, homes, and public places.
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- Jamille de S. Correa
- Departament of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Alameda Elio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Departament of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Alameda Elio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Departament of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Alameda Elio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Department X-ray Microscopy, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Department X-ray Microscopy, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Str. 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, SP, Brazil
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- Departament of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Alameda Elio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Mons, Place du Parc 23, 7000 Mons, Belgium;
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Alameda Elio Antonio Dalla Vecchia, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Mons, Place du Parc 23, 7000 Mons, Belgium;
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Balaba N, Horsth DFL, Correa JDS, Primo JDO, Jaerger S, Alves HJ, Bittencourt C, Anaissi FJ. Eco-Friendly Polysaccharide-Based Synthesis of Nanostructured MgO: Application in the Removal of Cu 2+ in Wastewater. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:693. [PMID: 36676431 PMCID: PMC9860860 DOI: 10.3390/ma16020693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present study described three synthesis routes using different natural polysaccharides as low-cost non-toxic fuels and complexing agents for obtaining MgO. Cassava starch, Aloe vera leaves (mainly acemannan) gel, and citric pectin powder were mixed with magnesium nitrate salt and calcined at 750 °C for 2 h. The samples were named according to the polysaccharide: cassava starch (MgO-St), citrus pectin (MgO-CP), and Aloe vera (MgO-Av). X-ray diffraction identified the formation of a monophasic periclase structure (FCC type) for the three samples. The N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms (B.E.T. method) showed an important difference in textural properties, with a higher pore volume (Vmax = 89.76 cc/g) and higher surface area (SA = 43.93 m2/g) obtained for MgO-St, followed by MgO-CP (Vmax = 11.01 cc/g; SA = 7.01 m2/g) and MgO-Av (Vmax = 6.44 cc/g; SA = 6.63 m2/g). These data were consistent with the porous appearance observed in SEM images. Porous solids are interesting as adsorbents for removing metallic and molecular ions from wastewater. The removal of copper ions from water was evaluated, and the experimental data at equilibrium were adjusted according to the Freundlich, Langmuir, and Temkin isotherms. According to the Langmuir model, the maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) was 6331.117, 5831.244, and 6726.623 mg·g-1 for the adsorbents MgO-St, MgO-Av, and MgO-CP, respectively. The results of the adsorption isotherms indicated that the synthesized magnesium oxides could be used to decrease the amount of Cu2+ ions in wastewater.
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- Nayara Balaba
- Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Materiais e Energias Renováveis, LABMATER/UFPR, Universidade Federal do Paraná—UFPR, Palotina 85950-000, Brazil
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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Horsth DFL, Primo JDO, Balaba N, Anaissi FJ, Bittencourt C. Mixed oxides with corundum-type structure obtained from recycling can seals as paint pigments: color stability. Beilstein J Nanotechnol 2023; 14:467-477. [PMID: 37091284 PMCID: PMC10116409 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.14.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Green chromium and red iron oxides are technically important pigments due to their high color intensity, good dispersibility in paints, and superior hiding power. We report on the synthesis of colored pigments of mixed oxides with a corundum-type structure. The pigments are obtained via the addition of coloring ions to boehmite from recycled metallic aluminium. X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the crystallographic phase. Additionally, the oxidation state 3+ responsible for the greenish (chromium) and reddish (iron) coloration of the mixed oxides was confirmed by XPS and visible-light absorption measurements. The colorimetric stability of the oxides in acid and alkaline environments was evaluated. After 240 h of exposure to harsh environments, both pigments demonstrated stability and showed no strong color difference.
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- Dienifer F L Horsth
- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
- Chemistry Departament, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava, 85040-167, Brazil
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
- Chemistry Departament, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava, 85040-167, Brazil
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- Chemistry Departament, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava, 85040-167, Brazil
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- Chemistry Departament, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava, 85040-167, Brazil
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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Balaba N, Jaerger S, Horsth DFL, Primo JDO, Correa JDS, Bittencourt C, Zanette CM, Anaissi FJ. Polysaccharides as Green Fuels for the Synthesis of MgO: Characterization and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities. Molecules 2022; 28:molecules28010142. [PMID: 36615339 PMCID: PMC9822341 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The synthesis of structured MgO is reported using feedstock starch (route I), citrus pectin (route II), and Aloe vera (route III) leaf, which are suitable for use as green fuels due to their abundance, low cost, and non-toxicity. The oxides formed showed high porosity and were evaluated as antimicrobial agents. The samples were characterized by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The crystalline periclase monophase of the MgO was identified for all samples. The SEM analyses show that the sample morphology depends on the organic fuel used during the synthesis. The antibacterial activity of the MgO-St (starch), MgO-CP (citrus pectin), and MgO-Av (Aloe vera) oxides was evaluated against pathogens Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538P) and Escherichia coli (ATCC 8739). Antifungal activity was also studied against Candida albicans (ATCC 64548). The studies were carried out using the qualitative agar disk diffusion method and quantitative minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) tests. The MIC of each sample showed the same inhibitory concentration of 400 µg. mL-1 for the studied microorganisms. The formation of inhibition zones and the MIC values in the antimicrobial analysis indicate the effective antimicrobial activity of the samples against the test microorganisms.
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- Nayara Balaba
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
- Correspondence:
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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Primo JDO, Correa JDS, Horsth DFL, Das A, Zając M, Umek P, Wattiez R, Anaissi FJ, Onderwater RCA, Bittencourt C. Antiviral Properties against SARS-CoV-2 of Nanostructured ZnO Obtained by Green Combustion Synthesis and Coated in Waterborne Acrylic Coatings. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:4345. [PMID: 36500967 PMCID: PMC9740257 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for developing disinfectant surfaces as well as reducing the spread of infections on contaminated surfaces and the contamination risk from the fomite route. The present work reports on the antiviral activity of coatings containing ZnO particles obtained by two simple synthesis routes using Aloe vera (ZnO-aloe) or cassava starch (ZnO-starch) as reaction fuel. After detailed characterization using XRD and NEXAFS, the obtained ZnO particles were dispersed in a proportion of 10% with two different waterborne acrylic coatings (binder and commercial white paint) and brushed on the surface of polycarbonates (PC). The cured ZnO/coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Wettability tests were performed. The virucidal activity of the ZnO particles dispersed in the waterborne acrylic coating was compared to a reference control sample (PC plates). According to RT-PCR results, the ZnO-aloe/coating displays the highest outcome for antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 using the acrylic binder, inactivating >99% of the virus after 24 h of contact relative to reference control.
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- Julia de O. Primo
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85-040-200, Brazil
- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85-040-200, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85-040-200, Brazil
- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Centre Solaris, Jagiellonian University, 30-392 Kraków, Poland
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- Solid State Physics Department, Jožef Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Proteomics and Microbiology, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85-040-200, Brazil
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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Horsth DFL, Primo JDO, Balaba N, Correa JS, Zanette CM, Silva DK, Bittencourt C, Anaissi FJ. Synthesis and Characterization of Boehmite Particles Obtained from Recycling: Water Disinfection Application. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:nano12162771. [PMID: 36014636 PMCID: PMC9415003 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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We report on the synthesis of boehmite aluminum oxide hydroxide particles with lamellar structure (γ-AlO(OH)) obtained from the recycling of metallic can seals, with the addition of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) reduced by Aloe Vera extract. X-ray diffractometry (XRD) confirmed the γ-phase, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed the presence of Ag-NPs on the boehmite particle surface, confirming the efficiency of the synthesis to obtain the composite material. The samples were used to treat lake water, according to the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. The results indicated that the elimination of total coliforms and Escherichia coli occurred, with excellent efficiency for the Ag-boehmite sample. The tests show the possibility of reuse (5×) of the sample, as it maintained the efficiency of disinfection for E. coli. The preparation, use, and reuse of boehmite obtained from metallic waste is a case of a circular economy, focused on sustainability and green chemistry.
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- Dienifer F. L. Horsth
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-167, Brazil
- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-167, Brazil
- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-167, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-167, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-080, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-167, Brazil
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium
- Correspondence:
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-167, Brazil
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Primo JDO, Bittencourt C, Acosta S, Sierra-Castillo A, Colomer JF, Jaerger S, Teixeira VC, Anaissi FJ. Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Ecofriendly Routes: Adsorbent for Copper Removal From Wastewater. Front Chem 2020; 8:571790. [PMID: 33330360 PMCID: PMC7732540 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.571790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Zinc Oxide nanoparticles have been synthesized by two simple routes using Aloe vera (green synthesis, route I) or Cassava starch (gelatinization, route II). The XRD patterns and Raman spectra show that both synthesis routes lead to single-phase ZnO. XPS results indicate the presence of zinc atoms with oxidation state Zn2+. SEM images of the ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using Cassava starch show the presence of pseudo-spherical nanoparticles and nanosheets, while just pseudo-spherical nanoparticles were observed when Aloe vera was used. The UV-Vis spectra showed a slight difference in the absorption edge of the ZnO particles obtained using Aloe vera (3.18 eV) and Cassava starch (3.24 eV). The ZnO nanoparticles were tested as adsorbents for the removal of copper in wastewater, it is shown that at low Cu2+ ion concentration (~40 mg/L) the nanoparticles synthesized by both routes have the same removal efficiency, however, increasing the absorbate concentration (> 80 mg/L) the ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using Aloe vera have a higher removal efficiency. The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles can be used as effective and environmental-friendly metal trace absorbers in wastewater.
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- Julia de O Primo
- Laboratório de Materiais e Compostos Inorgânicos (LabMat), Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava, Brazil
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, Université de Mons, Mons, Belgium
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- Chimie des Interactions Plasma-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, Université de Mons, Mons, Belgium
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- Research Group on Carbon Nanostructures (CARBONNAGe), Université de Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- Research Group on Carbon Nanostructures (CARBONNAGe), Université de Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratório de Materiais e Compostos Inorgânicos (LabMat), Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava, Brazil
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- Laboratório Nacional de Luz Síncrotron (LNLS), Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Materiais e Compostos Inorgânicos (LabMat), Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Do Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava, Brazil
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