Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 101236 - 101236
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
To
improve
the
efficiency
of
lithium-ion
separation
and
removal
from
contaminated
water,
performance
zirconium
MOFs
as
filler
for
PVDF
composite
membranes
in
was
investigated
this
work
utilizing
electrodialysis
technique.
Two
different
cations
selective
PVDF-based
membranes,
UiO-66/PVDF
UiO-66/ZIF-8/PVDF
were
casted
using
phase
inversion
Various
spectroscopic
techniques
utilized
to
validate
physicochemical
properties
fabricated
which
include
FTIR,
XRD,
SEM,
XPS.
It
evident
that
membrane
exhibits
superior
(94%)
compared
75%
at
a
high
Li
ion
concentration
(400
ppm).
adsorptive
qualities
towards
Li-ion
removal,
making
it
more
appropriate
water
treatment.
In
contrast,
showed
higher
cation
migration
capabilities,
is
encouraging
lithium
recovery.
These
mechanisms
toward
ions
are
owed
functionality
fillers
beside
intercalated
pore
structure
produces
channels
with
characteristics.
The
promising
features
render
them
suitable
water.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. e22001 - e22001
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
The
utilization
of
dye
adsorption
through
metal-organic
frameworks
represents
an
eco-friendly
and
highly
effective
approach
in
real
water
treatment.
Here,
ultrasound
assisted
was
employed
for
the
remediation
three
dyes
including
methylene
blue
(MB),
malachite
green
(MG),
congo
red
(CR)
from
samples
using
zirconium(IV)-based
adsorbent
(UiO-66-NH2).
characterized
structural,
elemental,
thermal
morphological
features
XRD,
XPS,
FTIR,
thermogravimetric
analysis,
SEM,
BET
,
Raman
spectroscopy.
capacity
to
uptake
pollutants
aqueous
solutions
investigated
under
different
experimental
conditions
such
as
amount
UiO-66-NH2
at
various
contact
durations,
temperatures,
pH
levels,
initial
loading
amounts.
maximum
removal
optimal
found
be
938,
587,
623
mg
g-1
towardMB,
MG,
CR,
respectively.
studied
on
surface
a
monolayer
endothermic
process.
probable
mechanism
chemisorption
follows
pseudo-second-order
kinetics.
From
findings
regeneration
studies,
it
deduced
that
can
effectively
used
consecutive
cycles
without
any
momentous
loss
its
efficacy.
Furthermore,
with
ultrasound-assisted
might
help
safeguard
environment
develop
new
strategies
sustainability
natural
resources.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
Eco-friendly
and
renewable
composite
beads
were
constructed
for
efficient
adsorptive
removal
of
Cr
(VI)
ions.
Attapulgite
(ATP)
clay
decorated
with
cetylpyridinium
bromide
(CPBr)
was
impregnated
into
cellulose
acetate
(CA)
beads,
which
formulated
through
a
simple
cost-effective
solvent-exchange
approach.
FTIR,
XRD,
SEM,
Zeta
potential,
XPS
characterization
tools
verified
the
successful
formation
ATP–CPBr@CA
beads.
The
displayed
spherical
porous
shape
positively
charged
surface
(26.6
mV)
at
pH
2.
In
addition,
higher
adsorption
performance
accomplished
by
ease
separation
compared
to
their
components.
Meanwhile,
equilibrium
isotherms
pointed
out
that
Langmuir
model
optimal
describing
process
maximal
capacity
302
mg/g.
Moreover,
D–R
isotherm
physical
process,
while
data
obeyed
pseudo-second-order
kinetic
model.
Further,
results
hypothesized
mechanism
involves
via
electrostatic
interactions,
redox
reaction,
co-precipitation.
Interestingly,
reserved
tolerable
characteristics
maximum
present
exceeding
70%
after
reuse
seven
successive
cycles,
proposing
its
feasible
applicability
as
reusable
easy-separable
candidate
removing
heavy
metals
from
aquatic
bodies.
Journal of Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
purpose
of
our
work
was
to
increase
the
efficacy
jute
fibers
through
application
two
successive
treatments:
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
and
cetyltrimethylammonium
bromide
(CTAB).
goal
remove
dye
Novacron
Red
FN‐2BL
from
wastewater.
We
thoroughly
investigated
how
different
parameters,
such
as
initial
concentration
(20–100
mg/L),
adsorbent
dosage
(0.01
g–0.10
g),
contact
time
(2–16
min),
pH
(from
2
to12)
temperature
(298,
308,
318
K)
affected
kinetics
removal
dye.
efficiency
reactive
by
treated
with
surfactant
CTAB
(JST)
peaked
at
95%
using
0.05
g/50
mL
solution,
an
40
mg/L,
7,
8
min,
298
K.
A
thorough
understanding
process
adsorption
made
possible
experimental
setup,
data
fit
effectively
into
a
variety
isothermal
kinetic
models.
In
particular,
behavior
well‐represented
Langmuir
isotherm
model,
followed
pseudo‐second‐order
model.
Notably,
remarkable
74.63
mg/g
monolayer
An
endothermic
phenomenon
is
reflected
increasing
value
K
F
(Freundlich’s
constant)
on
rising
temperature.
Furthermore,
Dubinin–Radushkevich
demonstrated
physisorption‐like
mechanism
for
red
JST;
magnitude
E
,
which
varied
1.29
2.24
KJ/mol
when
rose
K,
indicated
process’s
dependence.
With
respect
thermodynamics,
Δ
H
∗
found
be
11.73
KJ/mol,
S
determined
65.74
J/mol/K.
entropy‐driven
nature,
spontaneity,
feasibility
JST
are
highlighted
positive
consistently
negative
G
(ranging
−7.87
−9.19
across
all
temperatures).
Environmental Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 23
Published: March 27, 2025
Hydrogel
beads
were
constructed
using
sodium
alginate
(SA)
and
banana
pith
powder
(BPP).
The
ability
of
to
adsorb
Copper
(Cu2+),
Lead
(Pb2+)
Nickel
(Ni2+)
was
examined
SA-BPP
ratios
(1:1,
1:2,
1:3,
1:4,
1:5,
1:0
0:1).
BET,
FTIR,
SEM-EDS,
TGA
ZP
used
analyse
the
composite
structural
characteristics.
BET
surface
area
(1:5)
is
found
be
28.308
m2/g.
impacts
adsorbent
blend
ratio,
dosage,
adsorption
contact
time,
pH,
temperature
evaluated.
efficiency
attained
at
(1:5),
0.3
g,
180
min,
pH
6
35°C,
with
rates
83.38%
for
Cu2+,
77%
Pb2+
94.7%
Ni2+.
pseudo-first-order
equation
displayed
good
mechanism
(R2
=
0.993,
0.998
0.994)
Freundlich
isotherm
fits
perfectly
process
0.967)
Langmuir
0.979
0.983)
Cu2+
thermodynamic
analysis
shows
that
endothermic.
removal
determined
by
optimizing
theoretical
experiments
through
Box-Behnken
Design
(BBD).
Cumulatively,
Ni2+
ions
have
an
electrostatic
nature
facilitates
their
easier
acceptance
electrons.
After
five
cycles,
a
maximal
effectiveness
75%
achieved,
which
concludes
long-lasting
industrial
wastewater.
Journal of nano research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
82, P. 77 - 94
Published: April 8, 2024
Room
temperature-built
gas
sensors
were
fabricated
from
graphene
oxide
(GO),
pristine
and
doped
SnO
2
nanostructures.
The
as-synthesized
green
carbon
derivative
(GO)
nanomaterials
prepared
waste
plastic
precursor
using
Modified
Hummer’s
methodology.
Pristine
GO-SnO
nanocomposite
synthesized
employing
a
wet
synthesis
technique
known
as
co-precipitation.
as-prepared
nanoparticles
investigated
for
structural
crystallographic
morphological
features
X-ray
diffractometry
(XRD)
Transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
analytical
techniques.
High-angle
annular
dark
field
(HAADF)
elemental
quantifications
of
the
nanopowders
with
Energy
dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDX).
Textural
determined
assistance
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
(BET)
analyzer.
Thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
was
performed
to
ascertain
material
stability
degradability
synthetic
materials.
Functional
group
bond
structure
conducted
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy.
Gas
sensor
devices
tested
responses
towards
CH
4
,
H
LPG,
CO
gases
at
20
ppm
concentrations
each.
sensing
device
showed
optimal
detection
response
respective
analyte
values
5.00,
5.08,
4.90
3.41
respectively.
selectivity
target
in
an
order
magnitude
>
LPG
.
device’s
dynamic
ascribed
GO
doping
effect
which
relatively
increased
its
surface
area
(46.48
m
g
-1
)
absorption
sites.
Recycling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 38 - 38
Published: May 13, 2024
The
valorization
technique
successfully
transformed
waste
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
into
valuable
carbon
nanomaterial
(CN)/graphene,
while
doped
and
undoped
ZnO
nanopowders
were
synthesized
via
sol–gel
methods.
Utilizing
XRD,
BET,
TEM,
EDX,
FTIR,
TGA
analyses,
the
synthesis
of
sp2
2D
sheet,
pristine,
nanostructures
was
confirmed.
Solid-state
gas
sensor
devices,
tested
under
51%
relative
humidity
(RH),
30
°C
ambient
temperature,
0.2
flow
rate,
exhibited
a
3.4%
enhanced
response
to
H2
compared
CO2
at
50
ppm
concentrations
over
time.
Notably,
ZnO/CN
surpassed
CN
alone,
attributed
dopant
integration
with
decreasing
order
performance
as
>
ZnO.
This
study
underscores
efficacy
techniques
in
generating
high-value
nanomaterials
their
bolstering
performance,
demonstrating
superior
capabilities.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(46), P. 34298 - 34310
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
present
work
demonstrates
that
the
introduction
of
a
nitrogen-doped
carbon
framework,
synthesized
through
sol-hydrothermal
method,
significantly
enhances
photocatalytic
degradation
behavior
TiO
2
towards
methylene
blue
(MB).