Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunlai Wu, Qiong Liu, Chuanyun Peng, Wenwen Xu
Summary: A novel glutamic acid-functionalized SBA-15 material was prepared for the sensitive and selective removal of lead and copper ions from wastewater samples. The material exhibited better adsorption performance than pure SBA-15, reaching equilibrium in 20 minutes with a maximum adsorption capacity of 12.14 mg/g for lead ions and 13.29 mg/g for copper ions. Furthermore, the composite adsorbent showed good stability and potential for practical applications in environmental remediation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeinab Ezzeddine, Isabelle Batonneau-Gener, Yannick Pouilloux
Summary: The removal of zinc ions from water was studied using two types of ordered mesoporous silica (SBA-15 and SBA-16). Both materials were modified with APTES and EDTA through post grafting methods. The modified adsorbents were characterized by various analytical techniques, and the structural integrity was maintained. Optimal adsorption conditions and maximum adsorption capacity were determined through experimental tests, and the regenerated adsorbent showed no significant decline in adsorption efficiency.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hoang Trung Trinh, Thi Kim Anh Tran, Shuchi Arora, Suchi Mercy George, Jolitta Sheri, Zhixuan Li, Jae-Hun Yang, Parichart Naruphontjirakul, Kantesh Balani, Ajay Karakoti, Ajayan Vinu
Summary: Mesoporous silica-based materials are being studied as bioscaffolds for bone regeneration. Zinc ion incorporation is important for bone regeneration and antimicrobial activity. This study compares the effect of pore size, geometry, and structure on the zinc loading and release of two different mesoporous silica materials. The results show that a 5 wt% zinc loading is sufficient for antibacterial effects and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived stromal cells.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinmiao He, Li Chen, Xin Xiao, Yi Gan, Jiaping Yu, Junyi Luo, Hui Dan, Yujie Wang, Yi Ding, Tao Duan
Summary: A new Cu0-SBA-15 adsorbent with high Cu utilization for high capacity adsorption of iodine in gas and solution is reported. The Cu0-SBA-15 composite is fabricated using an improved solvothermal reduction strategy, which confines Cu0 nanoparticles on the surface or pore wall of mesoporous SBA-15, resulting in improved utilization of adsorption sites for iodine. The obtained Cu0-SBA-15 composite shows high adsorption capacities and reaches a record high Cu utilization of 96.93%.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Aijia Zhang, Jing Liu, Zhen Zhang, Yingju Yang, Yingni Yu, Yongchun Zhao
Summary: Al2O3 is considered an effective sorbent for capturing lead from flue gas. The study found that different species of lead have high adsorption capacity on the Al2O3 surface, with PbO showing the highest adsorption energy at the Al hollow site. Strong interactions between PbO, PbCl, and PbCl2 molecules with unsaturated Al atoms on the α-Al2O3 (110) surface are responsible for their capture by Al2O3. Overall, Al2O3 has a preference for capturing PbO over other forms of lead.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yang Liu, Junjie Liao, Liping Chang, Weiren Bao
Summary: This paper investigates the adsorption performance of silver-modified mesoporous materials in removing thiophenic compounds. The results show that the adsorption of thiophene by the sorbents involves S-Ag and pi complexation reactions, and the adsorption efficiency is greatly affected by benzene. XPS analysis reveals that silver interacts strongly with the carrier and forms Ag-O-Si bonds as the active centers for thiophenic compounds. The Mulliken charges of sulfur atoms have an impact on the interactions between silver and thiophene sulfur compounds.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Junhua Li, Lingshu Gao, Junmao Hong, Xiaofeng Shi, Sifang Kong, Jingyu Wang, Hassan Algadi, Benbin Xu, Zhanhu Guo
Summary: Terephthalic acid reformed Al/Zn metal organic nanoflake functionalized with trie-thylamine (T-AlZn) exhibits remarkable performance in removing trace lead (II) ions (Pb2+), with an adsorption equilibrium reached within 35 min and a removal rate ≥ 97%. After four regenerations, the decline in removal rates of T-AlZn for Pb2+ is only 16.73%. The adsorption of T-AlZn for Pb2+ follows the Langmuir isotherms model and pseudo-second-order dynamics model, with the utmost adsorption competence of 215.27 mg g-1. T-AlZn adsorbent shows a bright prospect in the adsorption for Pb2+ and is a considerable candidate in the disposal of industrial sewage.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Zhang, Hong Zheng, Pengyi Zhang, Xianming Zheng, Qi Zuo
Summary: A facile method was reported to achieve the slow polymerization of dopamine in the cages of MIL-100 (Fe) followed by the hydrolysis of the urea for efficiently and selectively removing trace heavy metal ions, offering a promising approach for the preparation of adsorption materials for efficient and selective removal of heavy metal ions from drinking water.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaoyu Tang, Hao Wang, Wu Sun, Dapeng Li, Zhengying Wu, Yifei Feng, Nan Xu
Summary: The removal of phosphate from water is crucial for protecting the ecological environment due to the widespread use of phosphorus fertilizers causing water deterioration. In this study, calcium carbonate-loaded mesoporous SBA-15 nanocomposites with different Ca:Si molar ratios (CaAS-x) were synthesized as effective phosphorus adsorbents. Various characterization techniques were used to examine the structure, morphology, and composition of the nanocomposites. The results showed that increasing the Ca:Si molar ratio improved the phosphate removal capacity, with CaAS-0.55 exhibiting the highest adsorption capacity. The mesoporous CaAS-0.55 nanocomposite demonstrated fast and efficient removal of high concentrations of phosphate in contaminated wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Andreina Garcia, Maibelin Rosales, Minju Thomas, Giovanni Golemme
Summary: Versatile materials for oxidizing As(III) into less hazardous As(V) species have attracted increasing attention. Ti-SBA-15, prepared by coating 7% anatase TiO2 on pre-formed SBA-15, showed efficient adsorption and photo-oxidation of As(III) at different pHs. The presence of TiO2 on SBA-15 promoted reactive oxygen species generation, leading to successful oxidation of As(III). Despite covering only a small percentage of the surface, TiO2 exhibited unprecedented photocatalytic behavior, making it a prominent catalyst for arsenic removal from water.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tugba Yarbas, Alime Citak
Summary: Pure and boron-containing B-SBA-15 mesoporous materials were synthesized and characterized. The surface properties of the samples were found to be influenced by the boron content and temperature, with higher boron content resulting in more acidic surface.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lady Johana Cardenas, Liliana Giraldo, Juan Carlos Moreno-Pirajan
Summary: This study characterized and investigated the adsorption properties of functionalized SBA-15/PA material, showing that the modified polyaniline silica had higher acid-base values and phenol adsorption capacity.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Guo Yu, Jiang Xiaoqing, Wu Hongmei, Xiao Yu, Wu Dafu, Liu Xin
Summary: Q-SBA-15 functionalized with 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde is an effective adsorbent for removing Cr(III) ions from aqueous solution, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 102.3 mg/g. The adsorption process is mainly based on the coordination chelation of Cr(III) ions with the functionalized groups on Q-SBA-15.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Julio Cesar Garcia-Martinez, Gerardo Chavez-Esquivel, Margarita M. Gonzalez-Brambila, Hector H. Leon-Santiesteban, Jose A. Colin-Luna
Summary: Two mesoporous materials, SBA-15 and Zn/SBA-15, were synthesized and tested for quinoline (Q) adsorption in the presence of dibenzothiophene (DBT). The results showed that the SBA-15 adsorbent had a higher removal percentage of Q compared to the Zn/SBA-15 adsorbent, and the Zn incorporation reduced the pore volume and surface area. The highest sulfur removal was observed at a lower temperature for the Zn/SBA-15 adsorbent. Both adsorbents followed the pseudo second-order kinetic model for Q adsorption. The study provides important insights into the application of mesoporous materials for organic pollutant adsorption.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhe Wang, Rui Sun, Pengwei Wang, Wei Wang
Summary: This study successfully prepared rod-shaped SBA-15 nanoparticles with 2-3 mesopore channels, showing potential for biomedical applications. Through a specific preparation method, SBA-15NPs exhibited higher surface area, pore volume, and faster adsorption rate in enzyme adsorption tests compared to conventional rod-shaped SBA-15.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Vahhab Soltaninejad, Ali Maleki, Hadi Beitollahi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Summary: One new electrochemical sensor has been developed for the detection of N2H4, utilizing a modified screen printed electrode with a nanocomposite of PVA/Chi/TiO2/Chlo. Various analysis techniques were used to examine the structure and morphology of the nanocomposite. The modified electrode showed improved electrooxidation of N2H4, with good stability and reproducibility, making it reliable for determining N2H4 in different water samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seyed Hossein Mosavi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Mohammad Bereyhi
Summary: The metal-organic framework MIL-47 was utilized for adsorptive desulfurization of dibenzothiophene from model fuels and gasoline, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 1000 mg g(-1). The adsorption process was optimized using central composite design, and MIL-47 was found to be reusable with a regeneration rate of 4.53%.
JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Neda Shahbazi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Seyed Morteza Naghib
Summary: This review summarizes the recent application of optical biosensing devices based on nanomaterials for improving breast cancer detection, discussing their pros and cons.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aida Mousavi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Seyed Hossein Mosavi
Summary: In this study, an amine-carbon quantum dots/rhodamine B ratiometric fluorescent sensor was used for the effective and selective determination of tamsulosin hydrochloride in biological fluids. Through optimization of pH, volumetric ratio, and interaction time parameters, a linear range for TMS detection was established with acceptable accuracy and precision. This inexpensive sensor showed promising results for TMS detection.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Neda Shahbazi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Seyed Morteza Naghib
Summary: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women, emphasizing the need for early detection and treatment. In this study, an optical sensor based on gold nanoparticles was developed to detect HER2-positive breast cancer antibodies. The sensor demonstrated rapid detection, selectivity, and simplicity by optimizing nanoparticle ratio, temperature, and pH.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Seyed Hossein Mosavi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Summary: This study aims to reduce the side effects of anticancer drugs by providing smart drug delivery. A biocompatible nanocarrier was successfully synthesized using a metal-organic framework (MOF) and nanoscale methods, demonstrating high drug adsorption capacity. Additionally, the nanocarrier exhibited good stability at different pH values and showed superior toxicity to breast cancer cells.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Bahar Saboorizadeh, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Summary: This study synthesized carbon quantum dots using a microwave preparation method and applied them for the determination of 6-MP concentration. The prepared sensor showed accurate measurements for 6-MP in aqueous solutions and demonstrated good performance in complex solution samples.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amir Hossein Sharifnezhad, Kheibar Dashtian, Fereshteh Amourizi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Summary: A low-cost and visual method for monitoring food freshness using colorimetric sensing was developed. A Vana-dium-Iron Prussian blue analogue impregnated with insulin was used as a peroxidase-like mimetic probe for oxidation and colorimetric monitoring of fish freshness. The method achieved highly sensitive responses to putrescine and showed outstanding stability, reproducibility, and selectivity.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amir Hossein Sharifnezhad, Kheibar Dashtian, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Mohammad Mahdavi
Summary: A novel photo-induced metal-organic framework-enzyme hybrid nanosystem was developed, displaying dual enzymatic and photo-non-enzymatic strategies for sensitive detection of putrescine. The system shows a wide detection range and low detection limit, as well as selective identification of putrescine in the presence of other species, holding promising potential in cancer diagnosis and food quality monitoring.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Maryam Talebi, Kheibar Dashtian, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Hossein Ghafuri, Mohammad Mahdavi, Fereshteh Amourizi
Summary: This study presents the development of a vanadium-docked porphyrinic covalent organic framework as a novel highly polar photoactive material. The framework serves as an oxidase-like photo-nanozyme for photocatalytic oxidation and a colorimetric substrate for the production of yellow-colored compounds. The study also demonstrates the application of this photo-nonenzymatic colorimetric assay for the sensitive detection of L-Arginine.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Talebi, Kheibar Dashtian, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Fereshteh Amourizi, Hossein Ghafuri, Mohammad Mahdavi
Summary: A ruthenium ion-encapsulated porphyrinic organic polymer (POP/Ru) with photo-oxidase properties was synthesized, which showed outstanding activity due to the integration of Ru and pi-electrons. It was used for the oxidation of o-phenylenediamine, producing a colorimetric signal. The presence of L-arginine inhibited the photo-nanozymatic colorimetry of POP/Ru.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seyed Hossein Mosavi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Summary: This study develops a high-performance fixed-bed column for the removal of urea and creatinine, which successfully removes the majority of urea and creatinine in continuous operation. The results demonstrate that amino-functionalized MOF can effectively adsorb urea and creatinine in the fixed-bed column.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Niloufar Mojtahedi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei, Seyed Hossein Mosavi
Summary: Water pollution is a severe issue caused by industrial growth and urbanization. Heavy metals, a contaminant of widespread concern, accumulate in the environment due to both natural and human activities. Adsorption is the most commonly used method for heavy metal removal due to its simplicity, speed, and cost-effectiveness. In this study, a CuCl2-modified metal-organic framework (MOF-5) was used as an adsorbent to simultaneously remove lead and cadmium ions. The structure was characterized using various techniques, and the optimum adsorption conditions were determined using central composite design.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kheibar Dashtian, Fatemeh Binabaji, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Summary: Wearable sweat sensors offer exciting opportunities for personal health monitoring and noninvasive biomarker measurements. This study presents a portable microfluidic device capable of simultaneous sweat sampling and fluorometric sensing of potential biomarkers for kidney disease monitoring. The device integrates seamlessly with smartphones for easy data retrieval and analysis. The sensors show exceptional performance, with low detection limits and remarkable selectivity. The evaluation extends to monitoring kidney diseases in real-world scenarios, showing the potential of low-cost, multidiagnostic microfluidic sensor arrays for enhanced disease detection and healthcare outcomes.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Solmaz Norouzi, Kheibar Dashtian, Fereshteh Amourizi, Rouholah Zare-Dorabei
Summary: This study presents the design of a red-emissive carbon nanostructure as a fluorescence biosensor for the visual determination of DPA. The platform demonstrates impressive performance in DPA monitoring and holds great potential for various applications.
