ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(30)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Abstract
This
study
presents
a
new
method
for
detecting
and
monitoring
heavy
metal
ions
in
water
samples.
The
uses
liquid
crystal‐based
optical
sensors
molecular
probe
called
dodecyl‐N‐iminodiacetic
acid
(DIDAA).
probe's
hydrophilic
polar
diacetate
head
group
acts
as
chelator
ions,
while
its
hydrophobic
non‐polar
tail
aligns
the
crystal
molecules.
When
ion‐contaminated
samples
are
introduced,
LC
alignment
is
rapidly
disrupted,
resulting
bright
signals.
sensor
has
detection
limit
of
0.1,
0.3,
1.0,
5.0
μM
Mercury
(Hg
2+
),
Copper
(Cu
Cadmium
(Cd
Lead
(Pb
)
respectively.
remains
effective
even
after
multiple
was
not
affected
by
changes
pH.
Its
activity
could
persist
over
5
days.
Furthermore,
this
be
reversed
reused
to
detect
HMIs
presence
EDTA,
making
it
potential
candidate
developing
logic
gates
at
level.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(18), P. 1541 - 1541
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
In
the
face
of
escalating
environmental
challenges
driven
by
human
activities,
quest
for
innovative
solutions
to
counter
pollution,
contamination,
and
ecological
degradation
has
gained
paramount
importance.
Traditional
approaches
remediation
often
fall
short
in
addressing
complexity
scale
modern-day
problems.
As
industries
transition
towards
sustainable
paradigms,
exploration
novel
materials
technologies
becomes
crucial.
Lignin
nanoparticles
have
emerged
as
a
promising
avenue
this
context.
Once
considered
mere
byproduct,
lignin’s
unique
properties
versatile
functional
groups
propelled
it
forefront
research.
This
review
paper
delves
into
resurgence
lignin
from
an
perspective,
examining
its
pivotal
role
carbon
cycling
potential
address
various
challenges.
The
extensively
discusses
synthesis,
properties,
applications
diverse
fields
such
water
purification
soil
remediation.
Moreover,
highlights
associated
with
nanoparticle
deployment,
ranging
Eco
toxicological
assessments
scalability
issues.
Multidisciplinary
collaboration
integration
research
findings
real-world
are
emphasized
critical
factors
unlocking
transformative
nanoparticles.
Ultimately,
underscores
beacons
hope
pursuit
cleaner,
healthier,
more
harmonious
coexistence
between
humanity
nature
through
strategies.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(23), P. 9230 - 9239
Published: June 1, 2023
Phenanthrene
is
a
high-value
raw
material
in
chemical
industries.
Separation
of
phenanthrene
from
isomeric
anthracene
continues
to
be
big
challenge
the
industry
due
their
very
similar
physical
properties.
Herein,
we
report
self-assembly
water-soluble
molecular
bowl
(TB)
phenothiazine-based
unsymmetrical
terapyridyl
ligand
(L)
and
cis-blocked
90°
Pd(II)
acceptor.
TB
featured
an
unusual
bowl-like
topology,
with
wide
rim
diameter
hydrophobic
inner
cavity
fenced
by
aromatic
rings
ligand.
The
above-mentioned
features
allow
it
bind
polyaromatic
hydrocarbons
its
confined
cavity.
shows
higher
affinity
for
over
isomer
water,
which
enables
separate
∼93%
purity
equimolar
mixture
anthracene.
also
able
extract
pyrene
around
∼90%
coronene,
perylene,
pyrene.
Moreover,
can
reused
several
cycles
without
significant
degradation
performance
as
extracting
agent.
This
clean
strategy
separation
aqueous
extraction
noteworthy.
Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Nanobioremediation
systems
harness
microbial
versatility
with
synthetic
and
natural
nanomaterials
to
efficiently
remove
hazardous
contaminants,
offering
a
sustainable
effective
approach
through
novel
technologies
for
environmental
protection.
Journal of Xenobiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 63 - 63
Published: April 26, 2025
Decades
of
technological
advancements
have
led
to
major
environmental
concerns,
particularly
the
bioaccumulation
heavy
metals,
which
pose
persistent
risks
ecosystems
and
human
health.
Consequently,
research
has
increasingly
shifted
from
conventional
remediation
techniques
toward
more
sustainable,
environmentally
friendly
solutions.
This
review
explores
recent
advancements,
ongoing
challenges,
future
perspectives
in
field
bioremediation,
emphasizing
its
potential
as
a
green
technology
for
metal
decontamination.
Despite
significant
progress,
key
challenges
remain,
including
scalability
limitations
management
bioremediation
by-products,
along
with
influence
regulatory
policies
public
perception
on
large-scale
implementation.
Emerging
approaches
such
genetic
engineering
nanotechnology
show
promise
overcoming
these
limitations.
Gene
editing
allows
tailoring
specific
metabolic
traits
bioprocesses
targeted
towards
increased
tolerance
pollutants
higher
biodegradation
efficiency,
enzymatic
specificity
affinity,
improved
yield
fitness
plants.
Nanotechnologies,
biogenic
nanostructures,
open
up
possibility
repurposing
waste
materials
well
harnessing
advantages
biosynthesis
NPs
stability,
biocompatibility,
biostimulant
capacities.
Furthermore,
biopolymers
bio-based
nanocomposites
can
improve
efficiency
costs
protocols.
Even
so,
further
is
essential
evaluate
their
long-term
feasibility.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 15, 2023
Polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
are
environmental
pollutants
with
major
risks
to
human
health.
Biological
degradation
is
environmentally
friendly
and
the
most
appealing
remediation
method
for
a
wide
range
of
persistent
pollutants.
Meanwhile,
due
large
microbial
strain
collection
multiple
metabolic
pathways,
PAH
via
an
artificial
mixed
system
(MMS)
has
emerged
regarded
as
promising
bioremediation
approach.
The
MMS
construction
by
simplifying
community
structure,
clarifying
labor
division,
streamlining
flux
shown
tremendous
efficiency.
This
review
describes
principles,
influencing
factors,
enhancement
strategies
degradation.
In
addition,
we
identify
challenges
future
opportunities
development
toward
new
or
upgraded
high-performance
applications.
