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Sustainable functionalization and modification of materials via multicomponent reactions in water

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2022, Volume 16, Issue 9,   Pages 1318-1344 doi: 10.1007/s11705-022-2150-6

Abstract: established firm ground providing essential design criteria to develop advanced tools for efficient functionalizationTo date, there is no exclusive review to report the sustainable functionalization and modification ofutility of various kinds of multicomponent reactions in water and aqueous media as green methods for functionalization

Keywords： materials     multicomponent reactions     modification     functionalization     water    

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Surface modification of broom sorghum-based activated carbon via functionalization with triethylenetetramine

Elaheh Mehrvarz, Ali A. Ghoreyshi, Mohsen Jahanshahi

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2017, Volume 11, Issue 2,   Pages 252-265 doi: 10.1007/s11705-017-1630-6

Abstract: A new type of activated carbon (AC) was synthesized using broom sorghum stalk as a low cost carbon source through chemical activation with H PO and KOH. The AC obtained by KOH had the largest BET surface area of 1619 m ·g and the highest micropore volume of 0.671 cm ·g . CO adsorption was enhanced by functionalizing the AC with two different amines: triethylenetetramine (TETA) and urea. The structure of the prepared ACs was characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and acid-base Boehm titration analyses. The adsorption behavior of CO onto raw and amine-functionalized ACs was investigated in the temperature range of 288–308 K and pressures up to 25 bar. The amount of CO uptake at 298 K and 1 bar achieved by AC-TETA and AC-urea was 3.22 and 2.33 mmol·g which shows a 92% and 40% improvement compared to pristine AC (1.66 mmol·g ), respectively. Among different model isotherms used to describe the adsorption equilibria, Sips isotherm presented a perfect fit in all cases. Gas adsorption kinetic study revealed a fast kinetics of CO adsorption onto the ACs. The evaluation of the isosteric heat of adsorption demonstrated the exothermic nature of the CO adsorption onto unmodified and modified samples.

Keywords： activated carbon     broom sorghum     functionalization     CO2 capture    

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Removal of endocrine disrupting chemicals from water through urethane functionalization of microfiltration

Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering 2023, Volume 18, Issue 4, doi: 10.1007/s11783-024-1805-6

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● Urethane functionalities created on PES membranes via electron beam irradiation.

Keywords： Surface functionalization     Electron beam irradiation     Microfiltration     Endocrine disrupting chemicals    

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Erratum to: Synthesis of vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite biochar via a novel developed functionalization

Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering 2021, Volume 15, Issue 5, doi: 10.1007/s11783-021-1387-5

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Synthesis of vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite biochar via a novel developed functionalization method to

Nima Kamali, Abdollah Rashidi Mehrabadi, Maryam Mirabi, Mohammad Ali Zahed

Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering 2020, Volume 14, Issue 4, doi: 10.1007/s11783-020-1249-6

Abstract: Abstract • Nanocomposites were prepared by adding dolomite to vinasse at different ratio. • Textural and morphological features of adsorbents were studied in detail. • CCD based RSM was used for investigation of P ion removal by nanocomposite. • The qm based on Langmuir model for modified vinasse biochar was 178.57 mg/g. • P loaded nanocomposite improved plant growth and could be utilized as P-fertilizer. The effectiveness of phosphate (P) removal from aqueous solutions was investigated by novel low-cost biochars synthesized from vinasse and functionalized with calcined dolomite. The vinasse-derived biochar, synthesized via pyrolysis at different temperatures, showed easy preparation and a large surface area. The novel vinasse biochar nanocomposites were prepared by adding dolomite to the vinasse biochars with different weight percentages (10, 20 and 30%). The characteristics of the prepared materials were identified for further understanding of the inherent adsorption mechanism between P ions and vinasse biochars. Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite was very effective in the adsorption of P species from aqueous media. The effect of the operational factors on Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite was explored by applying response surface methodology (RSM). According to RSM results, the optimum condition was achieved to be contact time 90 (min), 250 (mg/L) of P concentration and pH 7. Thermodynamic isotherm and kinetic studies were applied on experimental data to understand the adsorption behavior. The Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite revealed preferential P species adsorption in the presence of co-existing anions. The P species could be recovered by 1.0 M HCl where the efficiency was not affected up to the fifth cycle. The P-loaded Vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite was successfully tested on a plant; it significantly improved its growth and proved its potency as a P-based fertilizer substitute.

Keywords： Biochar     Vinasse     Dolomite     Phosphate     Fertilizer    

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Hollow carbon spheres and their noble metal-free hybrids in catalysis

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2021, Volume 15, Issue 6,   Pages 1380-1407 doi: 10.1007/s11705-021-2097-z

Abstract: Hollow carbon spheres have garnered great interest owing to their high surface area, large surface-to-volume ratio and reduced transmission lengths. Herein, we overview hollow carbon sphere-based materials and their noble metal-free hybrids in catalysis. Firstly, we summarize the key fabrication techniques for various kinds of hollow carbon spheres, with a particular emphasis on controlling pore structure and surface morphology, and then heterogeneous doping as well as their metal-free/containing hybrids are presented; next, possible applications for non-noble metal/hollow carbon sphere hybrids in the area of energy-related catalysis, including oxygen reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, water splitting, rechargeable Zn-air batteries and pollutant degradation are discussed; finally, we introduce the various challenges and opportunities offered by hollow carbon spheres from the perspective of synthesis and catalysis.

Keywords： hollow carbon spheres     functionalization     noble metal-free     catalysis    

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Non-thermal plasma enhances performances of biochar in wastewater treatment and energy storage applications

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2022, Volume 16, Issue 4,   Pages 475-483 doi: 10.1007/s11705-021-2070-x

Abstract: Surface functionalization or modification to introduce more oxygen-containing functional groups to biochar

Keywords： non-thermal plasma     surface functionalization     biochar modification     wastewater treatment     supercapacitor    

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Functionalized activated carbon for the adsorptive removal of perchlorate from water solutions

Rovshan MAHMUDOV, Chinglung CHEN, Chin-Pao HUANG

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2015, Volume 9, Issue 2,   Pages 194-208 doi: 10.1007/s11705-015-1517-3

Abstract: Two types of activated carbon, namely, Filtrasorb 400 and Nuchar SA, were functionalized by quaternary ammonium salts (quats), as to enhance perchlorate adsorption. Results showed that the adsorption of quats on Nuchar SA increased with increase in chain length (hydrophobicity) of quats. Filtrasorb 400, however, had limited uptake of long-chain quats such as dodecyltrimethylammonium and hexadecyltrimethylammoium (HDTMA). Results indicated that perchlorate removal by the functionalized activated carbon was directly related to the chain length of the modifying quats. Perchlorate removal by functionalized activated carbon increased with increase in chain length of the modifying quats and became less pH-dependent. Modified Nuchar SA had higher overall perchlorate removal capacity than the modified Filtrasorb F400, but was more strongly affected by pH than Filtrasorb 400. Activated carbon treated with HDTMA exhibited the best perchlorate removal capacity among all quats studied. Results indicated that tailoring the activated carbon surface with HDTMA rendered the activated carbon surface positively charged, which resulted in substantial increase in perchlorate removal compared to unfunctionalized activated carbons.

Keywords： perchlorate     activated carbon     removal     functionalization     quaternary ammonium salts    

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(Super)paramagnetic nanoparticles as platform materials for environmental applications: From synthesis to demonstration

Wenlu Li, John D. Fortner

Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering 2020, Volume 14, Issue 5, doi: 10.1007/s11783-020-1256-7

Abstract: These materials can be further rendered water stable via functionalization with surface mono/bi-layer

Keywords： Superparamagnetic nanoparticles     Surface functionalization     Environmental sensing     Heavy metal ion sorption    

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Magnetic KIT-6 nano-composite and its amino derivatives as convenient adsorbent for U(VI) sequestration

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2023, Volume 17, Issue 12,   Pages 2037-2049 doi: 10.1007/s11705-023-2358-0

Abstract: Although mesoporous silica with magnetically hybridized two-dimensional channel structures has been well studied in recent years, it remains a challenge to fabricate the counterpart with macroporous three-dimensional cubic structures since the highly acidic preparation conditions lead to dissolution of magnetic particles. Herein, we successfully prepared magnetic KIT-6 nano-composite and its amino derivatives by bearing acid-resistant iron oxide. The prepared materials exhibited excellent properties for U(VI) ions removal from aqueous solutions under various conditions. The experimental data show that the U(VI) adsorption features fast adsorption kinetics, high adsorption capacity and ideal selectivity toward U(VI). The adsorption process is of spontaneous and endothermic nature and ionic strength independence, and the adsorbents can be easily regenerated by acid treatment. Compared to pristine KIT-6, the introduction of magnetism does not reduce the efficiency of the material to remove U(VI) while exerting its role as a recovery adsorbent. The findings of this work further demonstrate the potential broad application prospects of magnetic hybrid mesoporous silica in radionuclide chelation.

Keywords： magnetic nanoparticle     3D mesoporous silica     amino functionalization     adsorption of U(VI)     acid resistance    

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Where physics meets chemistry: Thin film deposition from reactive plasmas

Andrew Michelmore, Jason D. Whittle, James W. Bradley, Robert D. Short

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2016, Volume 10, Issue 4,   Pages 441-458 doi: 10.1007/s11705-016-1598-7

Abstract: One technique for achieving nanoscale, controlled surface functionalization is plasma deposition.

Keywords： thin films     plasma physics     plasma chemistry     functionalization     polymer    

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Crosslinking acrylamide with EDTA-intercalated layered double hydroxide for enhanced recovery of Cr(VI) and Congo red: Adsorptive and mechanistic study

Jing Li, Haiqin Yu, Xue Zhang, Rixin Zhu, Liangguo Yan

Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering 2020, Volume 14, Issue 3, doi: 10.1007/s11783-020-1229-x

Abstract: Functional groups of AM and EDTA in composite increased removal of Cr(VI) and CR. Removal process reached equilibrium within 30 min and was minimally affected by pH. Elimination of Cr(VI) was promoted by coexisting CR. Adsorption process of CR was less influenced by the presence of Cr(VI). Mechanisms were electrostatic attraction, surface complexation and anion exchange. We prepared ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-intercalated MgAl-layered double hydroxide (LDH-EDTA), then grafted acrylamide (AM) to the LDH-EDTA by a cross-linking method to yield a LDH-EDTA-AM composite; we then evaluated its adsorptive ability for Congo red (CR) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in single and binary adsorption systems. The adsorption process on LDH-EDTA-AM for CR and Cr(VI) achieved equilibrium quickly, and the removal efficiencies were minimally affected by initial pH. The maximum uptake quantities of CR and Cr(VI) on LDH-EDTA-AM were 632.9 and 48.47 mg/g, respectively. In mixed systems, chromate removal was stimulated by the presence of CR, while the adsorption efficiency of CR was almost not influenced by coexisting Cr(VI). The mechanisms involved electrostatic attraction, surface complexation, and anion exchange for the adsorption of both hazardous pollutants. In the Cr(VI) adsorption process, reduction also took place. The removal efficiencies in real contaminated water were all higher than those in the laboratory solutions.

Keywords： Chromate     Dye adsorption     Simultaneous removal     Cross-linking method     Amino functionalization    

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Magnetic Helical Micro- and Nanorobots: Toward Their Biomedical Applications Review

Famin Qiu, Bradley J. Nelson

Engineering 2015, Volume 1, Issue 1,   Pages 21-26 doi: 10.15302/J-ENG-2015005

Abstract: information on magnetic helical micro/nanorobots, including their fabrication, motion control, and further functionalization

Keywords： magnetic helical micro/nanorobots     mobile micro/nanorobots     artificial bacterial flagella (ABFs)     functionalization    

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Preparation of Nanoporous Carbonaceous Promoters for Enhanced CO2 Absorption in Tertiary Amines Review

Masood S. Alivand, Omid Mazaheri, Yue Wu, Geoffrey W. Stevens, Colin A. Scholes, Kathryn A. Mumford

Engineering 2020, Volume 6, Issue 12,   Pages 1381-1394 doi: 10.1016/j.eng.2020.05.004

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Aqueous solutions of tertiary amines are promising absorbents for CO2 capture, as they are typically characterized by a high absorption capacity, low heat of reaction, and low corrosivity. However, tertiary amines also exhibit very low kinetics of CO2 absorption, which has made them unattractive options for large-scale utilization. Here, a series of novel nanoporous carbonaceous promoters (NCPs) with different properties were synthesized, characterized, and used as rate promoters for CO2 absorption in aqueous N,N-diethylethanolamine (DEEA) solutions. To prepare a DEEA–NCP nanofluid, NCPs were dispersed into aqueous 3 mol∙L-1 DEEA solution using ultrasonication. The results revealed that among microporous (GC) and mesoporous (GS) carbonaceous structures functionalized with ethylenediamine (EDA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) molecules, the GC–EDA promoter exhibited the best performance. A comparison between DEEA–GC–EDA nanofluid and typical aqueous DEEA solutions highlighted that the GC-EDA promoter enhances the rate of CO2 absorption at 40 °C by 38.6% (36.8–50.7 kPa∙min-1) and improves the equilibrium CO2 absorption capacity (15 kPa; 40 °C) by 13.2% (0.69–0.78 mol of CO2 per mole of DEEA). Moreover, the recyclability of DEEA–GC–EDA nanofluid was determined and a promotion mechanism is suggested. The outcomes demonstrate that NCP–GC–EDA in tertiary amines is a promising strategy to enhance the rate of CO2 absorption and facilitate their large-scale deployment.

Keywords： 2 absorption Nanofluid     N     N-diethylethanolamine     Nanoporous carbonaceous promoters     Polyamine functionalization    

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Sustainable functionalization and modification of materials via multicomponent reactions in water

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Surface modification of broom sorghum-based activated carbon via functionalization with triethylenetetramine

Elaheh Mehrvarz, Ali A. Ghoreyshi, Mohsen Jahanshahi

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Removal of endocrine disrupting chemicals from water through urethane functionalization of microfiltration

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Erratum to: Synthesis of vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite biochar via a novel developed functionalization

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Synthesis of vinasse-dolomite nanocomposite biochar via a novel developed functionalization method to

Nima Kamali, Abdollah Rashidi Mehrabadi, Maryam Mirabi, Mohammad Ali Zahed

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Hollow carbon spheres and their noble metal-free hybrids in catalysis

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Non-thermal plasma enhances performances of biochar in wastewater treatment and energy storage applications

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Functionalized activated carbon for the adsorptive removal of perchlorate from water solutions

Rovshan MAHMUDOV, Chinglung CHEN, Chin-Pao HUANG

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(Super)paramagnetic nanoparticles as platform materials for environmental applications: From synthesis to demonstration

Wenlu Li, John D. Fortner

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Magnetic KIT-6 nano-composite and its amino derivatives as convenient adsorbent for U(VI) sequestration

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Where physics meets chemistry: Thin film deposition from reactive plasmas

Andrew Michelmore, Jason D. Whittle, James W. Bradley, Robert D. Short

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Crosslinking acrylamide with EDTA-intercalated layered double hydroxide for enhanced recovery of Cr(VI) and Congo red: Adsorptive and mechanistic study

Jing Li, Haiqin Yu, Xue Zhang, Rixin Zhu, Liangguo Yan

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Magnetic Helical Micro- and Nanorobots: Toward Their Biomedical Applications

Famin Qiu, Bradley J. Nelson

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Preparation of Nanoporous Carbonaceous Promoters for Enhanced CO2 Absorption in Tertiary Amines

Masood S. Alivand, Omid Mazaheri, Yue Wu, Geoffrey W. Stevens, Colin A. Scholes, Kathryn A. Mumford

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