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Engineering, Environmental
Basak Keskin, Meltem Agtas, Turkan Ormanci-Acar, Turker Turken, Derya Y. Imer, Serkan Unal, Yusuf Z. Menceloglu, Tugba Ucar-Demir, Ismail Koyuncu
Summary: In this study, UF flat sheet membranes were manufactured by wet phase inversion with two different halloysite nanotubes sizes and five ratios. Various characterization methods and synthetic dye waters were used for performance tests. The results showed that UF membranes containing 1.88% w/w ratio of HNT exhibited the best water permeability and dye performance.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuan Zhang, Zhan-Wei Li, Ying Wu, Xiaoguang Ge, Lichao Su, Hongjuan Feng, Zongsheng Wu, Huanghao Yang, Jibin Song
Summary: The development of organic-inorganic Janus nanocomposites enables precise control and ratiometric imaging of photoacoustic agents, showing great potential for real-time and accurate detection of diverse biological targets in living systems.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
N. Subha, M. Mahalakshmi, S. Monika, P. Senthil Kumar, V. Preethi, G. Vaishnavi, A. Rajabhuvaneswari
Summary: In this study, a magnetic photocatalytic heterostructure nanocomposite was synthesized by loading titanium on γ-Fe2O3, showing enhanced efficiency and magnetic properties. The optimized loading concentration of titanium was found to be 20 wt%, which achieved both high photocatalytic efficiency and magnetic recovery rate.
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Chemistry, Physical
Ibrahim F. Waheed, Omer Yasin Thayee Al-Janabi, Peter J. S. Foot
Summary: A novel low bandgap MgFe2O4-CuO/graphene oxide nanocomposite was used as a magnetic nanophotocatalyst to efficiently degrade methylene blue in wastewater, showing good recyclability.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Turkan Ormanci-Acar, Basak Keskin, Sevde Korkut, Oyku Mutlu-Salmanli, Turker Turken, Derya Y. Koseoglu-Imer, Tugba U. Demir, Yusuf Z. Menceloglu, Serkan Unal, Ismail Koyuncu
Summary: Environmental friendly Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are used to fabricate novel nanofiltration membranes by in situ interfacial polymerization of piperazine and trimesoyl chloride. The study compares different removal tools for excess amine solution to obtain defect free active layer in membranes. R2 membrane containing 0.02% [w/v] HNTs shows the best flux results and higher rejections of MgSO4 and dye.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xun Kang, Tao Sun, Liang Zhang, Chunyu Zhou, Zhongsheng Xu, Mengmeng Du, Shilin Xiao, Yun Liu, Mingfu Gong, Dong Zhang
Summary: Fe3O4-Aushell-PEG NPs, with uniform Janus-like morphology, demonstrated good biocompatibility, promising MRI effects, high transverse relaxivity, and potential photothermal therapy performance, making them a synergistic theranostic agent for breast cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eman M. Fayyad, Khouloud Jlassi, Mostafa H. Sliem, Fatma Nabhan, Aboubakr M. Abdullah
Summary: In this study, Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and their modifications were incorporated into the NiP matrix through electroless deposition, resulting in the formation of NiP/HNT, NiP/HNT-NH2, and NiP/HNT-NH2-PPy nanocomposite coatings. The inclusion of HNTs greatly improved the hardness and corrosion resistance of the coatings.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luiza Izabela Jinga, Gianina Popescu-Pelin, Gabriel Socol, Sorin Mocanu, Madalina Tudose, Daniela C. Culita, Andrei Kuncser, Petre Ionita
Summary: In this study, gold nanoparticles were deposited on titanium dioxide nanoparticles and the material was found to effectively degrade methylene blue dye in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Longer exposure time and higher oxidant content led to up to 90% degradation of the dye. The material showed promising reusability without loss of activity.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jewon Lee, Sicheon Seong, Soyeong Jin, Youngdo Jeong, Jaegeun Noh
Summary: By combining halloysites as the support and doping TiO2 with La3+ ions, a synergistic enhancement of photocatalytic activity was achieved. This photocatalyst can efficiently decompose organic dyes and be reused multiple times with simple centrifugation separation.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biophysics
Jin Wang, Dan Luo, Yandi Cai, Xiang-Ling Li, Hong-Yuan Chen, Jing-Juan Xu
Summary: In this study, an ingenious gold-silver Janus plasmonic nanoprobe was developed for the detection of intracellular hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The nanoprobe exhibited good anti-interference capability, low detection limit, and the ability to monitor real-time variations of H2S in cells. This work provides a promising tool for studying H2S-related biological processes.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Parth Shah, Kartik Joshi, Manan Shah, Ashish Unnarkat, Femina J. Patel
Summary: Coloured wastewater is a significant issue for human health and ecology, and photocatalysis shows promise for its complete degradation. This study synthesized NiFe2O4 and modified it by creating composites with TiO2. The results demonstrate that NiFe2O4-based nanocomposites can serve as effective and magnetic retrievable photocatalysts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Syarifah Nazirah Wan Ikhsan, Norhaniza Yusof, Normi Izati Mat Nawi, Muhammad Roil Bilad, Norazanita Shamsuddin, Farhana Aziz, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Summary: This study successfully addressed membrane fouling issue in membrane filtration by incorporating hydrophilic nanoparticles, improving membrane flux and antifouling properties.
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Environmental Sciences
Jiexuan Yu, Kegang Zhang, Xuelei Duan, Changxian Zhao, Xiaoyang Wei, Qi Guo, Chun-Gang Yuan
Summary: This study developed an environmentally friendly nanomaterial for arsenic removal in water samples, utilizing Mn-loaded halloysite nanotubes on SiO2-coated Fe3O4 microspheres. The composite exhibited effective arsenic removal and environmental stability, making it a promising material for future applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ngoc Quang Nguyen, Younhee Jeong, Leon Abelmann, Jungju Ryu, Daewon Sohn
Summary: The synthesis and modification of halloysite nanotubes were studied, and their application in dye adsorption experiments was investigated. The results showed that magnetic halloysite nanotubes exhibited excellent dye adsorption capacity and magnetization characteristics, and exhibited different behaviors under different pH environments. These modified halloysite nanotubes have potential applications in organic dye removal and wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Tuba Unugul, Filiz Ugur Nigiz
Summary: In this study, halloysite nanotube-loaded chitosan-based nanocomposite membranes were synthesized and used for desalination of water. The research found that with the increase of nanotube content, the swelling degree of the membrane decreased, and at the same time, the salt rejection and flux were improved.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)