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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fuat Aslan, Demet Baybas, Ulvi Ulusoy
Summary: This study investigated the grafting of water-soluble sulfolignin onto hydroxyapatite and its composite properties in polyacrylamide. The characterization and adsorption tests showed the formation of PSLgHap and its adsorption characteristics for Th4+ and BSA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Ding, Hongxu Liang, Hongwei Zhang, Hao Sun, Zengchao Geng, Chenyang Xu
Summary: A highly-effective hydrogel, MCC/Ben-g-PAA, was synthesized for the removal of Cd(II) from wastewater. The adsorbent exhibited abundant surface groups favorable for Cd(II) adsorption. Batch experiments showed that optimal conditions for Cd(II) adsorption were a dosage of 1 g/L, pH 6, and an initial Cd(II) concentration of 50-800 mg/L, achieving a maximum adsorption capacity of 242.53 mg/g. The adsorption dynamics followed the pseudo-second order kinetics and the adsorption isotherms followed the Freundlich model, indicating a chemisorption-based multi-layer process controlled by intraparticle diffusion.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zeinab F. Akl, A. Ezat
Summary: The study evaluated the potential of functionalized magnetite nanoparticles and dithiophosphinic acid as efficient thorium adsorbents, investigating factors that control thorium adsorption capacity and exploring the best-fit adsorption models. The results demonstrated the feasibility and efficiency of using these materials for thorium removal from aqueous solutions.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Arej S. Al-Gorair, Asmaa Sayed, Ghada A. Mahmoud
Summary: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were produced from pea peels and used to form a nanocomposite with pectin and acrylic acid (AAc). The nanocomposite showed improved adsorption and swelling properties, making it suitable for wastewater treatment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan Hao, Jing Qu, Lei Tan, Zunyi Liu, Yicheng Wang, Tingrui Lin, Hui Yang, Jing Peng, Maolin Zhai
Summary: An eco-friendly superabsorbent polymer (SAP) was prepared by grafting 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid onto microcrystalline cellulose. The SAP showed high water absorption capacities in different solutions and could reach water absorption equilibrium quickly. It also exhibited high acid and alkali resistance, making it suitable for extreme conditions. The synthesized SAP can be used to improve plant growth and survival under drought and saline alkali conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed M. Omer, Tamer M. Tamer, Mohamed E. Hassan, Randa E. Khalifa, Eman M. Abd El-Monaem, Abdelazeem S. Eltaweil, Mohamed S. Mohy Eldin
Summary: The present study successfully developed an efficient superabsorbent hydrogel for water conservation and slow release of Ethephon. Through analysis and experiments, it was found that the grafted hydrogel made from modified cellulose and hydrophilic monomers has good water absorption capacity and nutrient carrying ability, which can be applied in agricultural production of sandy soil.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ayat Allah Al-Massaedh, Fawwaz I. Khalili
Summary: In this study, macroporous polyacrylamide-based monoliths with negatively charged interaction sites were synthesized for the removal of Th4+ from aqueous solutions. The effects of various factors on the adsorption process were studied, and the adsorption data were best described by Freundlich and Langmuir models. Kinetic studies showed that the adsorption process followed pseudo-second order kinetics, and thermodynamic studies revealed it to be an endothermic and spontaneous process.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yan Gao, Haisong Zhang, Yanbo Zuo, Weihua Song, Libin Bai, Hailei Zhang, Hongjie Wang, Yonggang Wu, Xinwu Ba
Summary: The development of orally administered phosphorus binding agent is crucial for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. This study successfully prepared an allylamine-grafted cellulose as a potential candidate, showing high phosphorus binding capacity and stability in acid and oxidation environments. In vivo experiments demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing serum phosphate levels, highlighting its potential as a promising oral phosphorus binding agent with low gastrointestinal discomfort.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liangzhi Qiao, Qing Zhou, Kaifeng Du
Summary: In this study, four diethylaminoethyl-dextran grafted macroporous cellulose microspheres with different pore sizes were used to investigate the adsorption equilibria and kinetics of bovine serum albumin (BSA) and gamma-globulin. The results showed that both proteins exhibited increasing-then-decreasing trends with decreasing pore size. Furthermore, a critical pore size (CPZ) was identified at which the adsorption capacity and uptake kinetics were significantly enhanced for both proteins.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Mathematical
Hualin Liu, Guiyu Cao, Weifang Chen
Summary: The gas-kinetic scheme (GKS) method coupled with a three temperature kinetic model was successfully applied in the numerical study of Edney type IV shock/shock interaction in hypersonic vehicles. The results showed good agreement with experimental data, accurately capturing supersonic jet structures and thermal non-equilibrium. This method demonstrated significant improvement in predicting the heat flux peak on the surface compared to other CFD methods, showcasing its potential in solving thermodynamic non-equilibrium problems in hypersonic flows.
COMMUNICATIONS IN COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kai Ling Yu, Xin Jiat Lee, Hwai Chyuan Ong, Wei-Hsin Chen, Jo-Shu Chang, Chih-Sheng Lin, Pau Loke Show, Tau Chuan Ling
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption behavior of cationic and anionic dyes onto wet-torrefied Chlorella sp. microalgal biochar. The Langmuir isotherm was found to be the best model fit, suggesting monolayer adsorption as the dominant process, with maximum adsorption capacities of 113.00 mg/g for MB and 164.35 mg/g for CR. The results indicate that utilizing wet-torrefied microalgal biochar as an effective adsorbent for toxic dye removal is feasible.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sifa Xu, Yajun Fu, Weiwei Wei, Cuifeng Li, Mengdan Bian, Zhe Wang
Summary: This study observed the adsorption characteristics of Zn ions by the rock-bentonite anti-pollution barrier, finding that the adsorption capacity increases with temperature and decreases with concentration, mainly through an ion exchange process.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yanqiu Yang, Lina Lv, Yunnu Liu, Baihua Chen, Jun Liu, Xingliang Li, Shunzhong Luo
Summary: The study found that ThL and ThL2 complexes were detected in solution, with the formation of thorium (IV) complexes being driven by both enthalpy and entropy. In terms of stability, entropy was found to be more favorable for the formation of TMPhenDA complexes. Additionally, in crystallography, it was observed that TMBiDA distorts more than TMPhenDA in ThL2 complexes, with slightly shorter Th-O and Th-N bonds involving TMBiPDA compared to those involving TMPhenDA.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ranjhan Junejo, Nida Shams Jalbani, Savas Kaya, Goncagul Serdaroglu, Mustafa Elik, Shahabuddin Memon
Summary: This study successfully removed Cr2O7-2, AsO4-3, and ClO4-1 oxyanions from water using DBS resin, with the Langmuir model showing a good correlation coefficient and the adsorption of oxyanions being spontaneous and endothermic. The resin demonstrated good reusability and an in-depth analysis was done on the oxyanions-DBS interactions.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Urwa Mahmood, Sharjeel Abid, Bilal Qadir, Ahsan Nazir, Tanveer Hussain
Summary: In this study, electrospun nanocomposites were fabricated using modified polyacrylonitrile nanofibers, and their effectiveness in removing Pb (II) ions from aqueous solution was discussed. The nanocomposites exhibited enhanced adsorption capacity compared to the pristine nanofibers, with adsorption following specific kinetic models. The thermodynamic study showed that the adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rishabh Jain, Yashpal Singh, Soo-Yeon Cho, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Sung Hwan Koo, Rekha Narayan, Hee-Tae Jung, Yousung Jung, Sang Ouk Kim
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bing Li, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Dong Ha Kim, Junu Bak, Il-Doo Kim, Eunae Cho, Sang Ouk Kim
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sung Hwan Koo, Dong Jun Li, Taeyeong Yun, Dong Sung Choi, Kyung Eun Lee, Gil Yong Lee, Youngtak Oh, Joonwon Lim, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Ho Jin Lee, In Ho Kim, Hong Ju Jung, Rishabh Jain, Sang Ouk Kim
PARTICLE & PARTICLE SYSTEMS CHARACTERIZATION
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ho Jin Lee, Joonwon Lim, Soo-Yeon Cho, Hongjun Kim, Chanwoo Lee, Gil Yong Lee, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Taeyeong Yun, Dong Sung Choi, Mun Seok Jeong, Hee-Tae Jung, Seungbum Hong, Sang Ouk Kim
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gyoung Hwa Jeong, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Taeyeong Yun, Gil Yong Lee, Won Jun Lee, Sang Ouk Kim
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Taeyeong Yun, Geong Hwa Jeong, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Sang Ouk Kim
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hong Ju Jung, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Kyung Eun Lee, Ho Seong Hwang, Taeyeong Yun, In Ho Kim, Sung Hwan Koo, Rishabh Jain, Gang San Lee, Yun Ho Kang, Jin Goo Kim, Jun Tae Kim, Sang Ouk Kim
ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Yashpal Singh, Li Bing, Taeyoung Yun, Sung Hwan Koo, Yousung Jung, Sang Ouk Kim
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ho Jin Lee, Jun Chang Yang, Jungwoo Choi, Jingyu Kim, Gang San Lee, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Gun-Hee Lee, Sang-Hee Ko Park, Hyuck Mo Lee, Joo Yong Sim, Steve Park, Sang Ouk Kim
Summary: The hybridization of 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene with 1D nitrogen-doped graphene nanoribbon resulted in 1D/2D heterodimensional hybrids, allowing for successful integration of components with different geometrical dimensions.
Strong adhesion between conductive layers significantly reduced sensing hysteresis to 1.33% and enhanced sensing stability at high pressure, demonstrating the potential of large-area pressure sensor arrays for accurate posture monitoring on smart seat cushions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Sung Hyun Kim, Cheolmin Park, Dong-Ha Kim, Hong Ju Jung, Juhyung Jung, Hojin Lee, Panpan Li, Hongjun Kim, Seungbum Hong, Sung-Yool Choi, Il-Doo Kim, Prem Prabhakaran, Kwang-Sup Lee, Sang Ouk Kim
Summary: Van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) are emerging platforms for electrical, optical, and catalytic applications, consisting of atomically thin 2D crystal layers. A generalized approach of random solution phase, high yield heteroassembly of semiconducting vdWHs is presented in this study. The method utilizes the surface charge states and chemical affinity of 2D materials to achieve atomic scale precision in the production of vdWHs. Clean interfaces within vdWHs are obtained through facile removal of noncovalent functionalized ligands, resulting in outstanding optoelectrical and electrochemical properties.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Tae Kim, Chan Woo Lee, Hong Ju Jung, Hee Jae Choi, Ali Salman, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Sang Ouk Kim
Summary: Air pollution is a major global safety issue, and 2D materials with their unique properties and advantages have the potential to be used as adsorbent materials for environmental decontamination. Graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide have attracted attention due to their low cost synthesis and high performance, and different material designs have been proposed to enhance their filtration capabilities.
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Yashpal Singh, Li Bing, Taeyoung Yun, Sung Hwan Koo, Yousung Jung, Sang Ouk Kim
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ali Salman, Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, In Ho Kim, Jun Tae Kim, Gang San Lee, Jin Goo Kim, Sang Ouk Kim
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, Gyoung Hwa Jeong, Taeyeong Yun, Sang Ouk Kim
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Suchithra Padmajan Sasikala, T. A. Nibila, Kunnathuparambil Babu Babitha, Abdul Azeez Peer Mohamed, Ananthakumar Solaiappan
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2019)