A nanocrystalline zeolite of Na-X type (CFAZ) was synthesized by ultrasonic-assisted double stage fusion-hydrothermal alkaline conversion of lignite coal fly ash. Modified CFAZ with magnetic nanoparticles (MNP-CFAZ) was obtained by adding presynthesized magnetic nanoparticles between the synthesis stages. CFAZs loaded by particles of copper (Cu-CFAZ) and cobalt (Co-CFAZ) oxides were prepared by postsynthesis modification of the parent CFAZ, applying a wet impregnation technique. The parent and modified CFAZs were examined for their phase composition by X-ray diffraction, morphology by scanning electron microscopy, and surface characteristics by N2 physisorption. Comparative studies have been carried out on the adsorption capacity of the starting CFAZ and its derivatives with respect to Cd2+- and Pb2+-ions from aqueous solutions. Adsorption isotherms of Cd2+-ions on the studied samples were plotted and described by the adsorption equations of Langmuir, Freundlich, Langmuir–Freundlich, and Temkin. The best correlation between the experimental and model isotherms for the parent and modified CFAZ was found with the Langmuir linear model, assuming a monolayer adsorption mechanism. Parent and modified CFAZs were also studied as catalysts for heterogeneous thermal Fenton oxidation of methylene blue. At 90 °C, the higher catalytic activity exhibits the nonmodified sample, but with the decrease in temperature to 60 °C, the modified samples are more effective catalysts.
We demonstrated the deposition of the architecture of graphene oxide on stainless steel substrate and its potential environmental application. The synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide were described. The controlled formation of graphene oxide coatings in the form of the homogenous structure on stainless steel is demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The structure, morphology and properties of the material were assessed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The morphology and stability of these structures are shown to be particularly related to the pre-treatment of stainless steel substrate before the electrophoretic deposition. This approach opens up a new route to the facile fabrication of advanced electrode coatings with potential use in environmental applications.
Microwave-activated carbons from walnut shells (ACMW) were impregnated with Ag and Se nanoparticles and with the Enoxil biologically active preparation, and the microbiological properties of the obtained composites were studied. To increase the functionality of the adsorbent, the activated carbon was oxidized with ozone, resulting in ACMWO containing aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic groups. There was a considerable decrease in the specific surface of the activated carbon after the oxidation process. Nitrogen adsorption was used to determine the structural parameters of the activated carbons. A simultaneous thermal analysis was used to study the thermal behavior of intact and oxidized activated carbons. Infrared spectroscopy was applied to analyze the surface chemistry of the adsorbents. The microbiological activity of the activated carbons was studied using Escherichia coli bacteria and Candida albicans fungi. The kinetic study of the microbiological activity allowed the estimation of the bactericidal/fungicidal action time of the activated carbons.
Production
of environmentally friendly multitasking materials is
among the urgent challenges of chemistry and ecotechnology. The current
research paper describes the synthesis of amino–/silica and
amino–/phenyl–/silica particles using a one-pot sol–gel
technique. CHNS analysis and titration demonstrated a high content
of functional groups, while scanning electron microscopy revealed
their spherical form and ∼200 nm in size. X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy data testified that hydrophobic groups reduced the number
of water molecules and protonated amino groups on the surface, increasing
the portion of free amino groups. The complexation with Cu(II) cations
was used to analyze the sorption capacity and reactivity of the aminopropyl
groups and to enhance the antimicrobial action of the samples. Antibacterial
activities of suspensions of aminosilica particles and their derivative
forms containing adsorbed copper(II) ions were assayed against Gram-positive
(Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923)
and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853). Meanwhile, antifungal activity was tested against fungi
(Candida albicans UCM Y-690). According
to zeta potential measurements, its value could be depended on the
suspension concentration, and it was demonstrated that the positively
charged suspension had higher antibacterial efficiency. SiO2/–C6H5/–NH2 + Cu(II)
sample’s water suspension (1%) showed complete growth inhibition
of the bacterial culture on the solid medium. The antimicrobial activity
could be due to occurrence of multiple and nonspecific interactions
between the particle surfaces and the surface layers of bacteria or
fungi.
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