Nanocrystalline α-alumina was successfully synthesized from waste aluminum food packaging (AFP) using a simple and novel method. This material was employed for the efficient removal of azithromycin (AZM) from aqueous systems. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed a 99.93 % α-alumina phase with a hexagonal lattice structure. FTIR analysis showed the presence of –OH groups in diaspore but their absence in α-alumina. The zero-point charge (pHzpc) of α-alumina was 6.84, indicating its surface charge behavior. The synthesized α-alumina demonstrated high purity (99.93 %) and promising adsorption properties, with a moderate band gap of 5.07 eV and nanoscale absorbance characteristics. The hydrodynamic diameters of diaspore and α-alumina were 310.7 nm and 267.2 nm, respectively. The Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) reveals the irregular spherical shape of the particle with an average particle size of 60.53 nm. Adsorption studies demonstrated that AZM removal increased with contact time and adsorbent dosage but decreased with higher initial AZM concentration. The maximum adsorption capacity was 16.0691 mg/g at 25 °C and pH 10.0. Adsorption followed the Langmuir model, indicating monolayer coverage, while the pseudo-second-order kinetics suggest the rate depends on both the adsorbent and adsorbate. These results confirm that α-alumina synthesized from AFP is an effective adsorbent for AZM removal.
{"title":"Sustainable synthesis of nano-crystalline α-alumina from waste food packaging for efficient azithromycin removal","authors":"Raton Kumar Bishwas, Md. Ashraful Alam, Shirin Akter Jahan","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanocrystalline α-alumina was successfully synthesized from waste aluminum food packaging (AFP) using a simple and novel method. This material was employed for the efficient removal of azithromycin (AZM) from aqueous systems. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed a 99.93 % α-alumina phase with a hexagonal lattice structure. FTIR analysis showed the presence of –OH groups in diaspore but their absence in α-alumina. The zero-point charge (pHzpc) of α-alumina was 6.84, indicating its surface charge behavior. The synthesized α-alumina demonstrated high purity (99.93 %) and promising adsorption properties, with a moderate band gap of 5.07 eV and nanoscale absorbance characteristics. The hydrodynamic diameters of diaspore and α-alumina were 310.7 nm and 267.2 nm, respectively. The Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) reveals the irregular spherical shape of the particle with an average particle size of 60.53 nm. Adsorption studies demonstrated that AZM removal increased with contact time and adsorbent dosage but decreased with higher initial AZM concentration. The maximum adsorption capacity was 16.0691 mg/g at 25 °C and pH 10.0. Adsorption followed the Langmuir model, indicating monolayer coverage, while the pseudo-second-order kinetics suggest the rate depends on both the adsorbent and adsorbate. These results confirm that α-alumina synthesized from AFP is an effective adsorbent for AZM removal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 612-624"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor, Ag NPs-SnO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposite material was developed using a facile sol–gel ultrasonic hybrid technique, for ascorbic acid (AA) sensing. The electrocatalytic activity of Ag NPs-SnO2/g-C3N4/GCE towards AA sensing was evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) analysis in 0.1 M phosphate buffer saline (PBS) at neutral pH. The Ag NPs-SnO2/g-C3N4/GCE showed strong CV response towards AA with the lower potential of +0.32 V, which may be ascribed to irreversible oxidation of AA. The anodic current responses are directly related to increase in the AA concentration and scan rate. Furthermore, the Ag NPs-SnO2/g-C3N4/GCE exhibited exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, repeatability, reproducibility, and stability for AA sensing in the existence of undeserved compounds. The DPV results demonstrated the excellent sensing performance resulting in high sensitivity of 39.65 μA μM−1 cm−2, the responses of current rises steadily with increasing AA concentration from 8 μM to 5.0 mM with correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.99), the LOD (S/N = 3) and LOQ is found to be 0.47 ± 1.18 μM and 1.45 ± 3.60 μM at 95 % confidence interval (n = 3). Hence, the result conclude that nanocomposites are potential sensor system for AA under present experimental condition.
{"title":"Silver nanoparticles integrated SnO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposite as highly sensitive electrochemical sensor for ascorbic acid","authors":"Kanagaraj Narayanan , Krishnan Senthil Murugan , Thillai Sivakumar Natarajan","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor, Ag NPs-SnO<sub>2</sub>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> nanocomposite material was developed using a facile sol–gel ultrasonic hybrid technique, for ascorbic acid (AA) sensing. The electrocatalytic activity of Ag NPs-SnO<sub>2</sub>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/GCE towards AA sensing was evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) analysis in 0.1 M phosphate buffer saline (PBS) at neutral pH. The Ag NPs-SnO<sub>2</sub>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/GCE showed strong CV response towards AA with the lower potential of +0.32 V, which may be ascribed to irreversible oxidation of AA. The anodic current responses are directly related to increase in the AA concentration and scan rate. Furthermore, the Ag NPs-SnO<sub>2</sub>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>/GCE exhibited exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, repeatability, reproducibility, and stability for AA sensing in the existence of undeserved compounds. The DPV results demonstrated the excellent sensing performance resulting in high sensitivity of 39.65 μA μM<sup>−1</sup> cm<sup>−2</sup>, the responses of current rises steadily with increasing AA concentration from 8 μM to 5.0 mM with correlation coefficient (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.99), the LOD (S/N = 3) and LOQ is found to be 0.47 ± 1.18 μM and 1.45 ± 3.60 μM at 95 % confidence interval (n = 3). Hence, the result conclude that nanocomposites are potential sensor system for AA under present experimental condition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 643-656"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-07-11DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.028
Mohammed A. Sanhoob , Hwei Voon Lee , Joon Ching Juan , M Nasiruzzaman Shaikh , Mohammad M Hossain
Converting CO2 into value-added chemicals is crucial for combating rising CO2 levels and environmental impacts. Iron-based catalysts convert CO2 to chemicals, but optimizing their fabrication strategy remains underexplored. Fe-impregnated nanosized ZSM-5 zeolite formulations with different preparation conditions (uncalcined UnC-, calcined C-, protonated CPC-series) and calcination temperatures (400, 600, and 800 °C) were prepared. Catalysts were characterized using XRD, FESEM, XRF, XPS, TPR, and TPD. Analysis showed Fe10%-ZSM-5 had higher XRD crystallinity for protonated sample compared to uncalcined and unprotonated zeolite, with sequential changes in chemical states and H2 consumption as temperature rose to 900 °C·NH3-TPD showed protonated zeolite enhanced overall acidity, generating major weak and strong acid sites. XRD and XPS revealed Fe mixed phases (Hematite/Maghemite) at low calcination temperature (<600 °C). This mixture creates synergistic effects enhancing thermal stability and reducibility for CO2 hydrogenation. The 10 %-Fe-ZSM-5 (C-series) calcined at 600 °C achieved 19 % CO2 conversion with 93 % CO selectivity and 6 % hydrocarbons, indicating Fe impregnation without zeolitic strong acidity favors CO generation. Protonation enhanced selectivity toward hydrocarbons, reaching 51 % using protonated zeolite (CPC-series) at 400 °C. The catalyst maintained activity and selectivity for 12 h in hydrogenation conditions.
{"title":"Influence of zeolite acidity on CO2 hydrogenation over iron-based ZSM-5 zeolite","authors":"Mohammed A. Sanhoob , Hwei Voon Lee , Joon Ching Juan , M Nasiruzzaman Shaikh , Mohammad M Hossain","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Converting CO<sub>2</sub> into value-added chemicals is crucial for combating rising CO<sub>2</sub> levels and environmental impacts. Iron-based catalysts convert CO<sub>2</sub> to chemicals, but optimizing their fabrication strategy remains underexplored. Fe-impregnated nanosized ZSM-5 zeolite formulations with different preparation conditions (uncalcined UnC-, calcined C-, protonated CPC-series) and calcination temperatures (400, 600, and 800 °C) were prepared. Catalysts were characterized using XRD, FESEM, XRF, XPS, TPR, and TPD. Analysis showed Fe10%-ZSM-5 had higher XRD crystallinity for protonated sample compared to uncalcined and unprotonated zeolite, with sequential changes in chemical states and H<sub>2</sub> consumption as temperature rose to 900 °C·NH<sub>3</sub>-TPD showed protonated zeolite enhanced overall acidity, generating major weak and strong acid sites. XRD and XPS revealed Fe mixed phases (Hematite/Maghemite) at low calcination temperature (<600 °C). This mixture creates synergistic effects enhancing thermal stability and reducibility for CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation. The 10 %-Fe-ZSM-5 (C-series) calcined at 600 °C achieved 19 % CO<sub>2</sub> conversion with 93 % CO selectivity and 6 % hydrocarbons, indicating Fe impregnation without zeolitic strong acidity favors CO generation. Protonation enhanced selectivity toward hydrocarbons, reaching 51 % using protonated zeolite (CPC-series) at 400 °C. The catalyst maintained activity and selectivity for 12 h in hydrogenation<!--> <!-->conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 625-642"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-07-10DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.023
Fatemeh Mehdipour , Mostafa Khajeh , Ali Reza Oveisi , Saba Daliran
This work presents the development of a novel fluorescent deferasirox-functionalized metal–organic framework (F-MOF) with spherical morphology and controlled porosity, synthesized through an environmentally conscious approach using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste as a precursor. The MOF was functionalized in situ with deferasirox to create a highly sensitive and selective sensor for cadmium detection in aqueous environments. Comprehensive characterization confirmed preserved crystallinity through PXRD analysis, with optimal performance achieved at 0.2 equivalents of drug loading (among tested loadings of 0.2, 0.5, and 1.0 eq). SEM imaging revealed uniform spherical morphology with particle diameters ranging from 50 to 250 nm, while EDS analysis confirmed the expected elemental composition of 56.73 atomic percent carbon and 2.44 atomic percent zirconium. The material showed controlled porosity reduction in BET measurements, with surface area decreasing systematically from 400 to 60 m2/g as drug loading increased. Furthermore, the TGA analysis demonstrated excellent thermal stability with framework integrity maintained up to 360 °C. The material showed notable adsorption capacity (476.2 mg/g) and retained structural stability under environmental conditions. The MOF has a high quantum yield (35.2 %). The sensor revealed excellent selectivity in the presence of competing ions and presented effective performance in real water samples. This effort presents a practical approach to environmental sensing while addressing the critical need for sensitive heavy metal detection in water systems.
{"title":"A high-performance fluorescent deferasirox-functionalized metal-organic framework sensor with spherical morphology and controlled porosity derived from recycled PET for aqueous cadmium sensing","authors":"Fatemeh Mehdipour , Mostafa Khajeh , Ali Reza Oveisi , Saba Daliran","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work presents the development of a novel fluorescent deferasirox-functionalized metal–organic framework (F-MOF) with spherical morphology and controlled porosity, synthesized through an environmentally conscious approach using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste as a precursor. The MOF was functionalized in situ with deferasirox to create a highly sensitive and selective sensor for cadmium detection in aqueous environments. Comprehensive characterization confirmed preserved crystallinity through PXRD analysis, with optimal performance achieved at 0.2 equivalents of drug loading (among tested loadings of 0.2, 0.5, and 1.0 eq). SEM imaging revealed uniform spherical morphology with particle diameters ranging from 50 to 250 nm, while EDS analysis confirmed the expected elemental composition of 56.73 atomic percent carbon and 2.44 atomic percent zirconium. The material showed controlled porosity reduction in BET measurements, with surface area decreasing systematically from 400 to 60 m<sup>2</sup>/g as drug loading increased. Furthermore, the TGA analysis demonstrated excellent thermal stability with framework integrity maintained up to 360 °C. The material showed notable adsorption capacity (476.2 mg/g) and retained structural stability under environmental conditions. The MOF has a high quantum yield (35.2 %). The sensor revealed excellent selectivity in the presence of competing ions and presented effective performance in real water samples. This effort presents a practical approach to environmental sensing while addressing the critical need for sensitive heavy metal detection in water systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 574-582"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Global warming, primarily driven by carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, necessitates the development of efficient CO2 capture and utilization technologies. Porous organic polymers (POPs) have attracted significant attention due to their high surface areas, superior CO2 adsorption capacities, and catalytic conversion properties. Nevertheless, the high cost of many POPs limits their industrial scalability. In this study, we report the successful synthesis of three cost-effective POPs—CBPOP, CNPOP, and CAPOP—using cyanuric chloride as the linker and three distinct aromatic cores (benzene, naphthalene, and anthracene, respectively). The resulting POPs exhibit robust aromatic character, high basicity, and well-developed network structures with significant porosity, which together confer excellent thermal stability, high CO2 adsorption capacities, and outstanding CO2/N2 selectivity. Notably, CBPOP demonstrates the highest CO2 uptake and selectivity, with adsorption behavior that is well described by the Single-Site Langmuir Model. Selectivity tests at 298 K and 323 K further confirm a strong preference for CO2 over N2—an essential feature for practical post-combustion carbon capture applications. In addition, all POPs effectively catalyze the cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides, yielding the corresponding cyclic carbonates with high efficiency. These results highlight the promise of CBPOP, CNPOP, and CAPOP as cost-effective POPs for selective and efficient CO2 capture and conversion.
{"title":"Exploring cost-effective porous organic polymers for carbon capture and utilization","authors":"Hyunwoo Byun , Nazrul Hsan , Keechul Youm , Yonggyun Cho , Yijin Choi , Ingi Hong , Santosh Kumar , Md Morshedur Rahman , Joonseok Koh","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span>Global warming, primarily driven by </span>carbon dioxide (CO</span><sub>2</sub>) emissions, necessitates the development of efficient CO<sub>2</sub><span> capture and utilization technologies. Porous organic polymers<span> (POPs) have attracted significant attention due to their high surface areas, superior CO</span></span><sub>2</sub><span><span><span> adsorption capacities, and catalytic conversion properties. Nevertheless, the high cost of many POPs limits their industrial scalability. In this study, we report the successful synthesis of three cost-effective POPs—CBPOP, CNPOP, and CAPOP—using cyanuric chloride as the linker and three distinct aromatic cores (benzene, </span>naphthalene<span>, and anthracene, respectively). The resulting POPs exhibit robust aromatic character, high </span></span>basicity, and well-developed network structures with significant porosity, which together confer excellent thermal stability, high CO</span><sub>2</sub> adsorption capacities, and outstanding CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub><span> selectivity. Notably, CBPOP demonstrates the highest CO</span><sub>2</sub><span> uptake and selectivity, with adsorption behavior that is well described by the Single-Site Langmuir Model. Selectivity tests at 298 K and 323 K further confirm a strong preference for CO</span><sub>2</sub> over N<sub>2</sub><span>—an essential feature for practical post-combustion carbon capture applications. In addition, all POPs effectively catalyze the cycloaddition of CO</span><sub>2</sub><span> with epoxides, yielding the corresponding cyclic carbonates with high efficiency. These results highlight the promise of CBPOP, CNPOP, and CAPOP as cost-effective POPs for selective and efficient CO</span><sub>2</sub> capture and conversion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 597-611"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-07-09DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.025
Dang Le Tri Nguyen , Duy Ha Le Phuong , Thuy-Phuong T. Pham , Anh Ngoc T. Cao , Tung M. Nguyen
Methane dry reforming (MDR) offers an eco-friendly method for syngas production by utilizing methane and carbon dioxide—two major greenhouse gases. A key challenge to its practical application is catalyst deactivation due to carbon deposition. In this study, cobalt-based catalysts doped with calcium, iron, and manganese were synthesized via incipient wetness impregnation and characterized by BET, XRD, H2-TPR, CO2-TPD, SEM, and TEM. Catalytic performance was tested at 700 °C and atmospheric pressure. Promoter addition enhanced cobalt dispersion, reducibility, and surface basicity, thereby boosting methane and CO2 conversion rates. Among the catalysts, 0.3Ca-8Co@Al2O3 showed the best performance, achieving CH4 and CO2 conversions of 83% and 97%, respectively, with negligible coke formation. Post-reaction analysis confirmed the absence of filamentous carbon in the Ca-promoted catalyst, preventing cobalt encapsulation and ensuring sustained activity. These results underscore the importance of surface basicity in suppressing carbon buildup and suggest calcium as a highly effective promoter for enhancing the stability and performance of cobalt-based MDR catalysts.
{"title":"Designing efficient methane dry reforming catalysts: insights into the influence of calcium, iron, and manganese on cobalt-based systems","authors":"Dang Le Tri Nguyen , Duy Ha Le Phuong , Thuy-Phuong T. Pham , Anh Ngoc T. Cao , Tung M. Nguyen","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Methane dry reforming (MDR) offers an eco-friendly method for syngas production by utilizing methane and carbon dioxide—two major greenhouse gases. A key challenge to its practical application is catalyst deactivation due to carbon deposition. In this study, cobalt-based catalysts doped with calcium, iron, and manganese were synthesized via incipient wetness impregnation and characterized by BET, XRD, H<sub>2</sub>-TPR, CO<sub>2</sub>-TPD, SEM, and TEM. Catalytic performance was tested at 700 °C and atmospheric pressure. Promoter addition enhanced cobalt dispersion, reducibility, and surface basicity, thereby boosting methane and CO<sub>2</sub> conversion rates. Among the catalysts, 0.3Ca-8Co@Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> showed the best performance, achieving CH<sub>4</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> conversions of 83% and 97%, respectively, with negligible coke formation. Post-reaction analysis confirmed the absence of filamentous carbon in the Ca-promoted catalyst, preventing cobalt encapsulation and ensuring sustained activity. These results underscore the importance of surface basicity in suppressing carbon buildup and suggest calcium as a highly effective promoter for enhancing the stability and performance of cobalt-based MDR catalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 583-596"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-07-09DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.014
Leming Zhen , Qiyuan Qin , Zhaofu Meng , Na Sun , Ze Liu , Ruohan Cheng , Can Xu , Wenhui Liu , Jingbing Xue
With the development of the nanotechnology industry, the possible coexistence of engineering nanoparticles with organic and heavy metal pollutants in aquatic systems has become a hot issue. However, how different nanoparticles affect the environmental behavior of oxytetracycline (OTC) − copper (Cu2+) complex pollution remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the complex adsorption behavior of nano-TiO2 and graphene oxide (GO) to OTC and Cu2+ in water, and the differences of adsorption mechanism are discussed with characteristics analyses. When OTC and Cu2+ coexist, Cu2+ formed complexes with OTC, consuming oxygen-containing functional groups of OTC and reducing its adsorption on both nanoparticles. OTC does not affect Cu2+ adsorption on nano-TiO2, but promotes Cu2+ adsorption on GO. The OTC adsorption on nano-TiO2 was primarily driven by hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction, leaving it with potential mobility. In contrast, the adsorption of OTC on GO was mainly through electrostatic attraction, π-π complexation and hydrogen bonding, and OTC reduced GO to rGO. These strong interactions stabilized OTC on GO surface, reducing its environmental mobility. The results of the research are of great environmental significance for exploring the impact of engineered nanoparticles discharged from industrial production in water on the combined pollution of OTC and Cu2+.
{"title":"Comparative study on simultaneous adsorption of oxytetracycline and copper (II) by TiO2 nanoparticles and graphene oxide: Implications for environmental behavior","authors":"Leming Zhen , Qiyuan Qin , Zhaofu Meng , Na Sun , Ze Liu , Ruohan Cheng , Can Xu , Wenhui Liu , Jingbing Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the development of the nanotechnology industry, the possible coexistence of engineering nanoparticles with organic and heavy metal pollutants in aquatic systems has become a hot issue. However, how different nanoparticles affect the environmental behavior of oxytetracycline (OTC) − copper (Cu<sup>2+</sup>) complex pollution remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the complex adsorption behavior of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> and graphene oxide (GO) to OTC and Cu<sup>2+</sup> in water, and the differences of adsorption mechanism are discussed with characteristics analyses. When OTC and Cu<sup>2+</sup> coexist, Cu<sup>2+</sup> formed complexes with OTC, consuming oxygen-containing functional groups of OTC and reducing its adsorption on both nanoparticles. OTC does not affect Cu<sup>2+</sup> adsorption on nano-TiO<sub>2</sub>, but promotes Cu<sup>2+</sup> adsorption on GO. The OTC adsorption on nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> was primarily driven by hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction, leaving it with potential mobility. In contrast, the adsorption of OTC on GO was mainly through electrostatic attraction, π-π complexation and hydrogen bonding, and OTC reduced GO to rGO. These strong interactions stabilized OTC on GO surface, reducing its environmental mobility. The results of the research are of great environmental significance for exploring the impact of engineered nanoparticles discharged from industrial production in water on the combined pollution of OTC and Cu<sup>2+</sup>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 506-515"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MXene, a novel 2D nanomaterial, exhibits hydrophilicity, conductivity, and electrochemical performance. However, spontaneous self-assembly and restacking of MXene nanosheets, driven by hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces, can hinder their functional potential. To address this, MXene was processed with Pluronic P123 using a templating method to enhance its structure and methylene blue (MB) adsorption capacity. Structural characterization revealed significant changes in the modified Mxene. XRD analysis showed a shift in the (002) peak, suggesting increased interlayer spacing. TGA showed the decomposition of P123 above 240 °C. FESEM indicated a 2D thin-layered and compressed structure resembles a lamella. The modified Mxene demonstrated strong affinity for MB, with adsorption behavior accurately described by the Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model. A comprehensive investigation was conducted to evaluate the effects of various parameters, such as contact time, initial MB concentration, pH, and adsorbent dosage, on adsorption efficiency. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) combined with Central Composite Design (CCD) optimization exposed that maximum MB removal of 99.8 % was achieved at pH 11, with an initial MB concentration of 10 mg/L, an adsorbent dosage of 15 mg, and a contact time of 36 min.
{"title":"Pluronic P123 modified MXene as an efficient adsorbent for aqueous dye Removal: Optimization using CCD-RSM","authors":"Nabilla Damayanti , Didik Prasetyoko , Suprapto Suprapto , Rustam Tamim , Riki Subagyo , Lia Kusnawati , Nurul Asikin-Mijan , Rahimi Yusop , Holilah Holilah , Aishah Abdul Jalil","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>MXene, a novel 2D nanomaterial, exhibits hydrophilicity, conductivity, and electrochemical performance. However, spontaneous self-assembly and restacking of MXene nanosheets, driven by hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces, can hinder their functional potential. To address this, MXene was processed with Pluronic P123 using a templating method to enhance its structure and methylene blue (MB) adsorption capacity. Structural characterization revealed significant changes in the modified Mxene. XRD analysis showed a shift in the (002) peak, suggesting increased interlayer spacing. TGA showed the decomposition of P123 above 240 °C. FESEM indicated a 2D thin-layered and compressed structure resembles a lamella. The modified Mxene demonstrated strong affinity for MB, with adsorption behavior accurately described by the Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model. A comprehensive investigation was conducted to evaluate the effects of various parameters, such as contact time, initial MB concentration, pH, and adsorbent dosage, on adsorption efficiency. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) combined with Central Composite Design (CCD) optimization exposed that maximum MB removal of 99.8 % was achieved at pH 11, with an initial MB concentration of 10 mg/L, an adsorbent dosage of 15 mg, and a contact time of 36 min.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"154 ","pages":"Pages 557-573"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-07-09DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2025.07.017
Yanyan Dou , Yanqiang Du , Yukun Li , Yixuan Chang , Yufeng Xu , Yilong Fan , Xishu Liang , Xuejun Duan , Shuying Dong
To rationally utilize Chinese medicine residue (CMR), biochar was produced through a novel one-step pyrolysis method by CMR doped with iron-rich sludge (IRS) and employed for the removal of tetracycline (TC) in Fenton-like process. The co-pyrolysis biochar (BMS-2) with the weight ratio of IRS to CMR (2:1) achieved the maximum removal efficiency of TC (85.73 %) under the optimum conditions (30 mg/L TC, 10 mM H2O2, pH 7.0, and 0.5 g/L BMS-2), which was 2.22 times higher than that of CMR biochar. It’s probably because that the addition of IRS enhanced the iron content, surface functional groups (C=O), and graphite structures augmented the active sites of BMS-2. Significantly, the catalytic system maintained effective performance across a widened pH range of 3–9. Furthermore, the identification of reactive oxygen species and electron paramagnetic resonance analysis demonstrated that singlet oxygen (1O2) played a predominant role in TC degradation, whereas hydroxyl radicals (·OH) and superoxide radicals (O2–·) had a secondary impact. This work advanced dual waste valorization by transforming industrial and medical waste into functional catalysts, established pH-neutral Fenton-like systems overcoming acidic limitations, and elucidated 1O2-mediated mechanisms for the removal of antibiotic wastewater.
为合理利用中药渣(CMR),采用一种新型的一步热解方法,将CMR掺杂富铁污泥(IRS)制备生物炭,并将其用于fenton法脱除四环素(TC)。在最佳条件(30 mg/L TC、10 mM H2O2、pH 7.0、0.5 g/L BMS-2)下,IRS与CMR质量比为2:1的共热解生物炭(BMS-2)对TC的去除率最高,达到85.73%,是CMR生物炭的2.22倍。这可能是因为IRS的加入提高了BMS-2的铁含量,表面官能团(C=O)和石墨结构增加了BMS-2的活性位点。值得注意的是,催化系统在3-9的宽pH范围内保持有效的性能。此外,活性氧鉴定和电子顺磁共振分析表明,单线态氧(1O2)在TC降解中起主导作用,羟基自由基(·OH)和超氧自由基(O2 -·)起次要作用。本研究通过将工业和医疗废物转化为功能催化剂,推进了废物的双重增值,建立了ph中性的fenton样体系,克服了酸性限制,并阐明了o2介导的抗生素废水去除机制。
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The performance of new activated carbons, LAC1 and LAC2, synthesized from Luffa cylindrica (LC) fibers pretreated with NaOH and sodium hypochlorite, and activated using H3PO4/ZnCl2 and HNO3, respectively, were evaluated for phenol removal from water. The impact of this new treatment on the structure of LC was comprehensively analyzed using pHPZC, SEM/EDX, FTIR, XRD, TGA, DSC, and BET analyses. FTIR analysis confirmed the grafting of phosphorus groups onto LAC1 structure and the formation of crosslinked cellulose-phosphoric acid networks. The surface area of LAC1 (618.09 m2/g) was enhanced by 222-fold. The adsorption on LAC1 is spontaneous, exothermic and follows the PSO kinetic model. The adsorption mechanism was depicted and fits Langmuir isotherm LAC1 achieved the highest phenol removal efficiency (82 %), followed by LAC2 (74 %) and LC (37 %). LAC1 exhibited a moderate activation yield (45.81 %) and an acceptable activation ratio of 377 g H3PO4 per 100 g of LC. This study reveals that H3PO4/ZnCl2 notably enhanced the surface properties and adsorption performances of Luffa fibers pretreated with NaOH and sodium hypochlorite.
以丝瓜纤维为原料,经NaOH和次氯酸钠预处理,分别用H3PO4/ZnCl2和HNO3活化,合成了新型活性炭LAC1和LAC2,并对其去除水中苯酚的性能进行了评价。采用pHPZC、SEM/EDX、FTIR、XRD、TGA、DSC和BET等分析方法,全面分析了新处理对LC结构的影响。FTIR分析证实了磷基团接枝到LAC1结构上,并形成交联的纤维素-磷酸网络。LAC1的比表面积(618.09 m2/g)提高了222倍。在LAC1上的吸附是自发的、放热的,符合PSO动力学模型。LAC1的苯酚去除率最高(82%),其次是LAC2(74%)和LC(37%)。LAC1的活化率适中(45.81%),每100 g LC的活化率为377 g H3PO4。研究表明,H3PO4/ZnCl2显著提高了NaOH和次氯酸钠预处理的丝瓜纤维的表面性能和吸附性能。
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