Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matteo Gigli, Barbara Mecheri, Silvia Licoccia, Alessandra D'Epifanio
Summary: Crosslinked hydrocarbon-based cation exchange membranes have been developed for vanadium redox flow battery applications, with the membrane containing 9% of crosslinker showing the best performance. The crosslinking strategy allows for stable membranes in highly oxidizing environments, increasing the rigidity of the polymer backbone.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiao Pang, Xiaohong Yu, Yubin He, Sen Dong, Xueting Zhao, Jiefeng Pan, Runnan Zhang, Lifen Liu
Summary: The study demonstrates that improving the hydrophobicity of the cation exchange membrane can significantly hinder high hydration energy cations from entering the membrane layer, leading to excellent selectivity between monovalent and divalent cations.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Cong Deng, Qian Liu, Shouhai Zhang, Zhaoqi Wang, Yuning Chen, Xigao Jian
Summary: Sulfonated poly(phthalazinone ether ketones) (SPPEK) with high thermal stability and ion selectivity show promising performance in electrodialysis applications.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Azadeh Nazif, Ehsan Saljoughi, Seyed Mahmoud Mousavi, Hamed Karkhanechi
Summary: Sulfonated poly (phenylene oxide) (SPPO)/MXene nanosheets cation exchange membranes (CEM) were prepared by solution casting technique. The effects of different sulfonation degrees (DS), polymer concentrations, and MXene loadings on the properties of CEMs were studied. The results showed that increasing DS, adding hydrophilic MXene nanosheets, and decreasing polymer concentration improved the hydrophilicity and conductivity of the CEMs. MXene nanosheets also increased the permselectivity and tensile strength of the membranes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmet Halil Avci, Cedric Van Goethem, Timon Rijnaarts, Sergio Santoro, Marco Aquino, Gianluca Di Profio, Ivo F. J. Vankelecom, Wiebe M. De Vos, Enrica Fontananova, Efrem Curcio
Summary: Novel asymmetric integral cation exchange membranes were prepared by wet phase inversion of sulfonated polysulfone solutions in this study. Characterization of different degrees of sulfonation was performed and a membrane with DS of 0.31 showed the best properties. By tuning the composition of the polymeric solution, the properties of the membranes could be adjusted.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiefeng Pan, Lei Zhao, Xiaohong Yu, Jiajing Dong, Lingling Liu, Xueting Zhao, Lifen Liu
Summary: A novel strategy was reported to design the critical functional layers of MCPMs with charged surface and cross-linking structure, improving the monovalent cation perm-selectivity and stable transport properties of the membranes. The optimal membrane exhibited superior perm-selectivity and monovalent cation flux at a constant current density.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bianca Swanckaert, Eva Loccufier, Jozefien Geltmeyer, Korneel Rabaey, Klaartje De Buysser, Luiza Bonin, Karen De Clerck
Summary: Electrochemical treatments in wastewater management have high potential, but the performance of ion-exchange membranes (IEMs) often limits their effectiveness. Sulfonated silica-based nanofiber cation-exchange membranes (CEMs) offer a solution to these limitations, thanks to their chemical resistance and self-cleaning properties. These nanofiber CEMs can be produced without the need for additional material and have excellent performance in lab-scale electrochemical tests, exhibiting resistance to strong acids and self-cleaning properties.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
A. O. Volkov, D. Golubenko, A. B. Yaroslavtsev
Summary: The PFSA-PP composite membrane showed a high separation factor in the separation of ethylene/ethane mixtures, with the gas mixture humidity having a significant impact on membrane performance. Additionally, a decrease in the thickness of the selective layer resulted in increased ethylene permeance.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dalal Alezi, Julius J. Oppenheim, Patrick J. Sarver, Andrei Iliescu, Bhavish Dinakar, Mircea Dinca
Summary: The development of a tunable MOF for efficient atmospheric water capture across a range of uptake humidity conditions is a significant challenge. By controlling the metal and coordinating anion, the water uptake capacity can be increased and the relative humidity can be modulated.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jiaojiao Zhou, Jilai Jia, Jiangling He, Jinjie Li, Jie Cai
Summary: Food safety issues pose a significant threat to public health and require accurate, efficient, sensitive, and economical detection methods. Cyclodextrins (CDs), with their non-toxic and non-caloric properties, have shown promise in enhancing stability and selectively capturing target molecules for improved food detection sensitivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Priyanka P. Bavdane, Sooraj Sreenath, Devendra Y. Nikumbe, Chetan M. Pawar, Muhsin Chalil Kuzhiyil, Rajaram K. Nagarale
Summary: In this study, N-sulfonated poly-(arylene-oxindole) was synthesized using metal-free superacid. The resulting polymers exhibited high decomposition temperatures, good mechanical and oxidative stability, and showed potential for use in VRFB applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V. Vishnu Priyan, Nitesh Kumar, Harish Kumar Rajendran, Jyotiprakash Ray, Selvaraju Narayanasamy
Summary: This study successfully removed IBU from aqueous solutions using a CMC/PPY composite and conducted toxicity assessment. The results demonstrate the high removal efficiency and reduced toxicity of the composite material.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Priya Goel, Priyabrata Mandal, E. Bhuvanesh, Vinod K. Shahi, Sujay Chattopadhyay
Summary: An environmentally friendly electro-electrodialysis (EED) process using in-house prepared cation exchange membranes (CEMs) was reported for NaOH production from green liquor solution (GLS) of agro-based paper mills. Different composite CEMs were synthesized and the optimized membrane showed improved NaOH yield and efficiency. The results indicate promising potential for sustainable NaOH production in pulp and paper mills through this innovative approach.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
A. A. Nekrasov, O. D. Iakobson, O. L. Gribkova
Summary: In this study, in situ Raman spectroelectrochemical investigation was conducted on the electropolymerization of pyrrole in the presence of sulfonated polyelectrolytes. The results showed that the form of polyelectrolyte significantly influenced the chemical structure of the forming PPy-polyelectrolyte complexes, leading to different film properties.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Karen Escobar, Karla A. Garrido-Miranda, Ruth Pulido, Nelson Naveas, Miguel Manso-Silvan, Jacobo Hernandez-Montelongo
Summary: This review comprehensively covers the chemical properties and synthesis routes of CD/CTR cross-linking, as well as their applications as drug-delivery systems on different substrates. The study found that the CD/CTR biopolymers were nontoxic, environmentally friendly, and inexpensive, making them widely used in coating implants and biomedical materials. The importance of pretreatment methods on substrates and the analysis of release mechanisms, including the Korsmeyer-Peppas mathematical model, were also discussed. The flexibility of CD/CTR in hosting a wide variety of drugs, integrating with diverse implantable materials, and controllable release kinetics provide a range of advantages for future uses.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniele C. da Silva Alves, Bronach Healy, Luiz A. de Almeida Pinto, Tito R. Sant'Anna Cadaval, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: Chitosan and its composites show great potential as environmentally friendly adsorbents for removing contaminants such as heavy metal ions, dyes, and organic molecules. These materials exhibit promising performance in adsorption applications and continue to be researched for further development.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ramachandran Rajakumaran, Ramaraj Sukanya, Shen Ming Chen, Raj Karthik, Carmel B. Breslin, P. Muhammed Shafi
Summary: In addition to perovskites, recent research has focused on the development of various electrochemical applications using different types of pyrochlore oxides. A novel electrochemical sensor for nitrofurazone detection was successfully designed by modifying the glassy carbon electrode with Pr2Sn2O7 NPs, demonstrating high sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic linear ranges, and a lower detection limit. The Pr2Sn2O7 NPs also showed promising results in real sample analysis, outperforming noble metal catalysts and indicating their potential as electrode materials for outstanding catalytic activity in electrochemical sensors.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Karuppaiah Balamurugan, Raj Karthik, Shen-Ming Chen, Ramaraj Sukanya, Bhuvaneswari Thasma Subramanian, Valsala Madhavan Nair Biju, Jae-Jin Shim, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: A highly efficient electrochemical sensor based on a heterostructure of ZnMnO3/ZnO NPs/GCE was fabricated to detect the psychotic drug chlorpromazine (CPMZ). The sensor showed good sensitivity and a low detection limit, and achieved high recoveries in real samples of human blood serum and urine.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tian Yu, Orla Fenelon, Karen M. Herdman, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: In this study, a sensor was fabricated by activating a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) in an aqueous phosphate solution. The activated GCE exhibited excellent detection of MCPA with good reproducibility and stability. The sensor also showed good selectivity in the presence of other compounds.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Electrochemistry
Ramaraj Sukanya, Daniele C. da Silva Alves, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: This review discusses the application of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and their composites as electrocatalysts and photocatalysts in the production of hydrogen. The performance of TMD materials in water splitting is emphasized, with a brief overview of their application in photoelectrochemical devices.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ramaraj Sukanya, Tara N. Barwa, Yiran Luo, Eithne Dempsey, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: This review discusses the role of emerging 2D materials and layered materials in corrosion protection. It introduces the applications of transition metal dichalcogenides, MXenes, layered double hydroxides, hexagonal boron nitride, and graphitic carbon nitride in the formulation of films and coatings, as well as their role in corrosion protection.
Article
Electrochemistry
Gillian Collins, Palanisamy Rupa Kasturi, Raj Karthik, Jae-Jin Shim, Ramaraj Sukanya, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: This paper reviews the recent developments in the applications of mesoporous carbon as an electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Mesoporous carbon exhibits high electrocatalytic performance as a metal-free dopant or catalyst support, and has potential applications in the energy and environmental sectors.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tian Yu, Luke Glennon, Orla Fenelon, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: In this study, a modified glassy carbon electrode was used for the electrochemical detection of metronidazole, showing good selectivity and recovery performance, and easy regeneration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raj Karthik, Karuppaiah Balamurugan, Shen -Ming Chen, Ramaraj Sukanya, Prajakta R. Chavan, Van Quang Nguyen, Jae-Jin Shim, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: This article aims to synthesize bismuth-substituted defective pyrochlore-yttrium tin oxide nanoparticles and construct an electrochemical sensor for antipsychotic chlorpromazine detection. The sensor showed a wide linear range, high sensitivity, and low detection limit, with promising results in human blood serum and urine samples.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Raj Karthik, Prajakta R. Chavan, Ramaraj Sukanya, Ganesh Dhakal, Jae-Jin Shim, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: The study developed new electrochemical sensors for monitoring various pollutants by anchoring conductive metal oxide electrocatalysts on porous 3D carbon aerogels. Specifically, strontium molybdate microflowers grown on nitrogen-rich, porous three-dimensional reduced graphene oxide aerogels were used for sensitive detection of trace amounts of nitrobenzene in water samples. The sensor demonstrated excellent detection performance, selectivity, and the ability to conduct real-time monitoring analysis in tap and lake water samples.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
K. V. Mokwebo, E. Murphy, S. K. Guin, A. Camisasca, S. Giordani, C. Breslin, E. I. Iwuoha, E. Dempsey
Summary: The high prescription and consumption rate of antiretroviral drugs (ARV) like Efavirenz (EFV) in South Africa has led to its presence in wastewater and surface water. This study presents the electroanalysis of EFV using oxidised boron-nitrogen doped carbon nano-onions (oxi-BNCNO) and microscale branched copper cluster (CuC) modified glassy carbon electrodes. The developed electroanalytical method successfully determined EFV in real samples with high recovery rates.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yiran Luo, Tara N. Barwa, Karen Herdman, Eithne Dempsey, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) sheets were obtained by exfoliating bulk powders in a solution containing tryptophan, and then drop-casted onto a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) to form GCE/MoS2. Electrodeposition of amorphous MoSx onto the GCE was used for comparison. Both electrodes were employed for the electrochemical detection of metronidazole (MTZ), but GCE/MoS2 showed superior performance due to its larger surface area, lower charge-transfer resistance, and the presence of edges and defects that facilitated the electron transfer reaction. Impressive linear calibration curves were obtained for GCE/MoS2, with a wide concentration range and high sensitivity.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. Murugalakshmi, Kadarkarai Govindan, Muthu Umadevi, Carmel B. B. Breslin, Velluchamy Muthuraj
Summary: A series of Sm2O3/xIn(2)S(3) heterostructures were synthesized and utilized as photocatalysts for the degradation of ciprofloxacin and the reduction of hexavalent chromium. The study investigated the impact of various operating conditions on the photocatalytic performances. The Sm2O3/15 wt% In2S3 photocatalyst showed high efficiency in both ciprofloxacin degradation and hexavalent chromium reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Daniele Alves, P. Rupa Kasturi, Gillian Collins, Tara N. Barwa, Sukanya Ramaraj, Raj Karthik, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, with a growing need to develop energy storage and conversion approaches to mitigate the related issues. Hydrogen has emerged as a clean fuel that can be coupled with renewable energy sources. Transition metal dichalcogenides and layered double hydroxides are promising electrocatalysts for the generation of renewable hydrogen.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tian Yu, Karen Herdman, Palanisamy Rupa Kasturi, Carmel B. Breslin
Summary: In this study, bismuth dendrites were electrodeposited onto an activated glassy carbon electrode and used for the electrochemical detection of para-nitrophenol. The deposition of bismuth dendrites on the activated electrode significantly increased the peak current and the calibration curve showed a wide linear range and low detection limit. The detection method exhibited good repeatability, reproducibility, and selectivity, and achieved high recovery values in water samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
