ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 4747 - 4755
Published: April 10, 2024
Graphene
oxide
offers
a
promising
opportunity
to
fabricate
highly
efficient
and
pressure-endurable
membranes
in
terms
of
water
permeability
while
demonstrating
high
level
solute
rejection.
However,
achieving
higher
permeance
with
an
excellent
separation
capability
is
still
challenging.
Herein,
we
report
class
graphene
oxide-lignin
biopolymer
(GOLB)
for
the
first
time
prepared
by
functionalizing
GO
nanosheets
lignin
extracted
from
plant
pulp.
Lignin
most
abundant,
green,
low-cost,
environmentally
friendly
material
variety
oxygen
functional
groups.
The
as-prepared
GOLB
have
unique
laminated
structure
that
provides
rejection
(>99%)
several
organic
dyes,
proteins,
biomolecules
variable
molecular
weight
exhibits
ultrawater
∼1300
L
m–2
h–1
bar–1,
more
than
reported
GO-based
membranes.
It
interesting
due
larger
interlayer
spacing,
such
show
less
(<10%)
salts,
i.e.,
NaCl,
MgCl2,
Na2SO4,
etc.
Furthermore,
these
are
stable
up
37
days
aqueous
environment
28
acidic
basic
solutions
compared
pristine
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.
Nanocomposites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 138 - 158
Published: April 3, 2024
Nanoporous
graphene
own
high
surface
area
and
unique
structural
physical
properties
due
to
nano-sized
pores
in
nanosheet.
has
been
modified
by
the
introduction
of
functional
groups,
doping,
or
nanoparticle
modification
applied
for
nanocomposites.
The
overview
basically
highlights
design,
properties,
potential
functionalized
nanoporous
derived
nanocomposites
advanced
membranes
(desalination/gas/oil
separation),
thermal
management,
electrocatalysts,
micro-supercapacitors.
According
literature,
pore
size
neat
is
3–11
Å
hydroxyl
also
had
nanopore
<10
Å.
Functionalized
revealed
100%
salt
rejection,
while
89%
rejection
altered
properties.
Both
gas
permeance
∼103–105
GPU
towards
separation
CO2,
CH4,
N2,
etc.
Few
attempts
on
micro-supercapacitor
like
molybdenum
disulfide
resulted
volumetric
capacitance
55
F
cm−3
retention
82%.
Forthcoming
research
may
overcome
design/performance
challenges
leading
superior
features
large-scale
utilizations.
