International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(14), P. 11439 - 11439
Published: July 14, 2023
Management
of
chronic
inflammation
and
wounds
has
always
been
a
key
issue
in
the
pharmaceutical
healthcare
sectors.
Curcumin
(CCM)
is
an
active
ingredient
extracted
from
turmeric
rhizomes
with
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial
activities,
thus
showing
significant
effectiveness
toward
wound
healing.
However,
its
shortcomings,
such
as
poor
water
solubility,
chemical
stability,
fast
metabolic
rate,
limit
bioavailability
long-term
use.
In
this
context,
hydrogels
appear
to
be
versatile
matrix
for
carrying
stabilizing
drugs
due
their
biomimetic
structure,
soft
porous
microarchitecture,
favorable
biomechanical
properties.
The
drug
loading/releasing
efficiencies
can
also
controlled
via
using
highly
crystalline
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs).
Herein,
flexible
hydrogel
composed
sodium
alginate
(SA)
CCM-loaded
MOFs
was
constructed
release
activity.
morphology
physicochemical
properties
composite
were
analyzed
by
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
ultraviolet-visible
(UV-Vis),
Raman
spectroscopy,
mechanical
property
tests.
results
showed
that
twistable
bendable
comply
human
skin
mechanically.
as-prepared
could
capture
efficient
CCM
slow
effectively
kill
bacteria.
Therefore,
expected
provide
new
management
system
dressings.
Green Energy & Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 1650 - 1665
Published: June 10, 2024
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
as
one
of
non-degradable
wastes
has
become
a
huge
threat
to
the
environment
and
human
health.
Chemical
Recycle
PET
is
an
sustainable
way
release1,4-benzenedicarboxylic
acid
(BDC)
monomer
common
used
organic
linker
for
synthesis
functional
Metal–organic-frameworks
(PET-derived
MOFs)
such
UiO-66,
MIL-101,
etc.
This
cost-effective
"Waste-to-MOFs"
model
great
significant
be
intensively
investigated
in
past
years.
Attributes
substantial
porosity,
specific
surface
area,
exposed
metal
centers,
uniform
structure,
flexible
morphology
render
PET-derived
MOFs
are
well-suited
applications
adsorption,
energy
storage,
catalysis,
among
others.
Herein,
present
work,
we
have
summarized
recent
advances
using
ex-situ
in-situ
methods
typical
catalysis
storage.
Despite
those
improvements
potential
applications,
challenges
still
remain
development
green
economical
routes
fully
utilize
waste
massive
manufacture
valuable
MOF
materials
chemicals.
review
provides
insights
into
conversion
value-added
materials,
further
suggests
promising
perspectives
develop
addressing
environmental
pollution
crises.
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3)
Published: May 21, 2024
Abstract
The
production
of
tomatoes
faces
significant
challenges,
including
the
high
amount
waste
generated
during
harvest
stage
and
copper-contaminated
soil
due
to
pesticide
use.
To
address
these
issues
promote
a
more
sustainable
agriculture,
innovative
biodegradable
green
composites
for
contextual
controlled
fertilization
Cu
removal
were
produced
by
3D-printing
technology.
These
made
incorporating
NPK
fertilizer
flour
tomato
plant
particles
(SLP)
into
three
different
polymeric
matrices:
polylactic
acid
(PLA);
commercial
blend
co-polyesters
(Mater-Bi®,
MB)
their
(MB/PLA,
50:50).
Rheological
characterization
suggested
potential
processability
all
FDM.
Morphological
analysis
printed
samples
confirmed
good
dispersion
both
filler
fertilizer,
which
also
acted
as
reinforcement
MB
MB/PLA
composites.
SLP
moduli
evaluated
powder
nanoindentation
and,
almost
composites,
theoretical
Halpin-Tsai
model
satisfactorily
fitted
actual
tensile
moduli.
decrease
in
release
rate
increase
Cu(II)
efficiency
achieved
using
whole
3D-printed
By
selecting
appropriate
matrix
particles,
it
was
possible
tune
achieve
copper
absorption
efficiency.
Notably,
containing
displayed
fastest
highest
Graphical
abstract
BMC Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Heavy
metals
like
Cadmium,
Lead,
and
Chromium
are
the
pollutants
emitted
into
environment
through
industrial
development.
In
this
work,
a
new
diphenylamine
coordinated
cobalt
complex
(Co-DPA)
has
been
synthesized
tested
for
its
efficiency
in
removing
heavy
from
wastewater,
adsorption
capacity
was
investigated.
The
effectiveness
of
removal
by
Co-DPA
evaluated
adjusting
parameters,
such
as
adsorbent
dose,
pH,
initial
concentration,
period.
metal
concentrations
real
sample
were
0.267,
0.075,
0.125
mg/L
Cd
2+
,
Pb
Cr
3+
before
using
as-synthesized
to
treat
wastewater.
After
being
treated
with
concentration
reduced
0.0129,
0.00028,
0.00054
respectively,
80
min.
95.6%,
99.5%,
99.5%
respective
metals.
process
fitted
satisfactorily
Freundlich
isotherm
R
2
(0.999,
0.997,
0.995)
respectively.
kinetic
data
obeyed
pseudo-second
order
pseudo-first
.
Based
on
results
obtained
within
framework
study,
it
is
concluded
that
good
eliminate
ions
wastewater
solution.
general,
promising
material
water.
Graphical
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(10), P. 5040 - 5059
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Polluted
water
has
become
a
concern
for
the
scientific
community
as
it
causes
many
severe
threats
to
living
beings.
Detection
or
removal
of
contaminants
present
in
wastewater
and
attaining
purity
that
can
be
used
various
purposes
are
primary
responsibility.
Different
treatment
methods
have
already
been
purification
sewage.
There
is
need
low-cost,
highly
selective,
reusable
materials
efficiently
remove
pollutants
purify
contaminated
water.
In
this
regard,
MOFs
shown
significant
potential
applications
such
supercapacitors,
drug
delivery,
gas
storage,
pollutant
adsorption,
etc.
The
outstanding
structural
diversity,
substantial
surface
areas,
adjustable
pore
sizes
make
them
superior
candidates
treatment.
This
Review
provides
an
overview
interaction
science
engineering
(kinetic
thermodynamic
aspects
with
interactions)
underpinning
purification.
First,
fundamental
strategies
synthesis
MOFs,
different
categories,
their
applicability
summarized,
followed
by
detailed
explanation
mechanisms.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
outlooks
research
on
MOF
toward
adsorption
hazardous
components
discussed.
A
new
avenue
modifying
characteristics
separation
materials,
which
will
undoubtedly
direct
work,
also
summarized.