Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(19), P. 3242 - 3256
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Sequential
melamine
and
KOH
activation
leads
to
activated
biochar
with
enormous
specific
surface
area
enriched
N/O
sites
for
fast,
high-capacity,
repeatable,
spontaneous
tetracycline
capture,
primarily
driven
by
hydrogen
bonding
interactions.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4)
Published: March 26, 2024
Nanodiamonds
(NDs)
have
garnered
attention
in
the
field
of
nanomedicine
due
to
their
unique
properties.
This
review
offers
a
comprehensive
overview
NDs
synthesis
methods,
properties,
and
uses
biomedical
applications.
Various
techniques,
such
as
detonation,
high-pressure,
high-temperature,
chemical
vapor
deposition,
offer
distinct
advantages
tailoring
NDs'
size,
shape,
surface
Surface
modification
methods
further
enhance
biocompatibility
enable
attachment
bioactive
molecules,
expanding
applicability
biological
systems.
serve
promising
nanocarriers
for
drug
delivery,
showcasing
ability
encapsulate
therapeutic
agents
targeted
delivery.
Additionally,
demonstrate
potential
cancer
treatment
through
hyperthermic
therapy
vaccine
enhancement
improved
immune
responses.
Functionalization
facilitates
utilization
biosensors
sensitive
biomolecule
detection,
aiding
precise
diagnostics
rapid
detection
infectious
diseases.
underscores
multifaceted
role
advancing
By
synthesizing
various
modifying
surfaces,
researchers
can
tailor
properties
specific
needs.
The
efficient
delivery
vehicles
holds
promise
therapy,
while
applications
innovative
approaches
immunization.
Furthermore,
integration
into
enhances
diagnostic
capabilities,
enabling
biomolecules
Overall,
diverse
functionalities
underscore
valuable
tools
nanomedicine,
paving
way
advancements
healthcare
biotechnology.
Environmental Science Water Research & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. 1061 - 1096
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
high-performance
separation
processes
due
to
their
desirable
porous
structure
and
highly
tunable
properties.
New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(14), P. 6201 - 6210
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
PVA-NiO/rGO
nanoadsorbent
was
prepared.
The
as-prepared
exhibited
98.6%
removal
efficiency
of
bisphenol-A
(BPA)
in
aqueous
media
under
optimized
conditions,
such
as
pH
9,
an
adsorbent
dose
2.5
mg,
and
80
mg
L
−1
BPA
concentration.
International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: April 8, 2024
Water
pollution
is
a
global
concern
due
to
the
unregulated
discharge
of
various
pollutants
into
aquatic
environments
without
proper
treatment.
A
prominent
contributor
environmental
degradation
and
adverse
health
effects
unmitigated
heavy
metal
ions
within
industrial
effluents.
The
present
study
revealed
synthesis
p-imidazolemethylcalix[4]arene-based
resin
(4)
its
application
as
an
adsorbent
for
removal
toxic
metals,
i.e.,
Pb2+and
Cd2+,
from
aqueous
media.
proceeded
through
well-known
organic
synthetic
procedures
was
characterised
by
different
analytical
techniques,
FT-IR,
SEM
elemental
analyses.
However,
adsorption
process
monitored
using
UV-Vis
spectrophotometer.
behaviour
evaluated
batch
experiments,
parameters,
such
pH,
dosage
contact
time,
were
optimised.
experimental
results
Langmuir
Freundlich
isotherm
models.
Moreover,
kinetic
thermodynamic
studies
also
performed
evaluate
data.
maximum
98%
96%,
respectively,
Cd2+
observed
at
pH
7
with
30
mg
after
1
h
ambient
temperature.
compared
those
other
reported
materials,
it
could
be
concluded
that
has
great
potential
minimising
risk
water
pollution.
This
novel
demonstrates
exceptional
versatility
in
capacity
effectively
capture
wide
range
wastewater,
thereby
offering
comprehensive
solution
pressing
concern.
specific
molecular
structure
p-Imidazolemethylcalix[4]arene
enables
selective
efficient
ions,
surpassing
conventional
methods
terms
both
effectiveness
versatility.
characterisation
this
unique
resin,
coupled
demonstrated
efficacy
ion
removal,
represent
significant
advancement
field
remediation.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(38), P. 17723 - 17760
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Two-dimensional
transition
metal
carbides,
nitrides,
or
carbonitrides
(MXenes)
have
garnered
remarkable
attention
in
various
energy
and
environmental
applications
due
to
their
high
electrical
conductivity,
good
thermal
properties,
large
surface
area,
mechanical
strength,
rapid
charge
transport
mechanism,
tunable
properties.
Recently,
artificial
intelligence
has
been
considered
an
emerging
technology,
widely
used
materials
science,
engineering,
biomedical
its
efficiency
precision.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
the
role
of
intelligence-based
technology
MXene-based
devices
discuss
latest
research
directions
devices,
especially
use
modeling
tools
for
storage
sensors,
memristors.
addition,
emphasis
is
given
recent
progress
made
synthesis
methods
MXenes
advantages
disadvantages.
Finally,
review
ends
with
several
recommendations
suggestions
regarding
fabricating
devices.
We
anticipate
that
will
provide
guidelines
future
suitable
practical
applications.