Lead is known for its toxic and non-biodegradable behavior. The consumption of lead-contaminated water is one of the major threat the world is facing nowadays. In this study, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and magnetite (FeO) composite nanofiber adsorbent was developed for Pb removal in batch mode. The synthesis was done by a simple and scalable process of electrospinning followed by chemical precipitation of FeO. The nanofibers thus obtained were characterized through FTIR, zeta potential analyzer, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) and were analyzed for their adsorption capability for Pb ions. The amount of metal ion adsorbed was influenced by the initial metal ion concentration, the time the adsorbent was in contact, the amount of nanofiber, and the pH of the solution. The experimental data fitted well with pseudo 2nd-order and Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The nanofibers showed high adsorption capability and could be recommended for Pb removal successfully.
In this study, the adsorption properties of cationized cellulose nanofibers (c-CNF) were examined for the removal of sulfate (SO4 2–) ions from aqueous solutions under diverse experimental conditions. Nanofiber mats were fabricated through electrospinning and cationized with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium chloride (CHTAC). The resultant c-CNF with an ammonium content of 0.134 mmol/g showed the maximum adsorption capacity of 24.5 mg of SO4 2– per gram of sorbent using a Langmuir isotherm model. A pseudo-second-order (PSO) kinetic model was fitted to the adsorption rate data, showing a higher adsorption rate of 0.0022 mg g–1 min–1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs revealed the average fiber diameter to be 280 ± 10 nm, and a BET surface area of 5.04 m2/g was obtained with a BET surface area and porosity analyzer. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the conversion of cellulose acetate (CA) to cellulose and its subsequent cationization. Furthermore, the consequences of cationization were evaluated by zeta potential measurements and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
The presence of Magnéli phases in titanium oxide nanotubes (NTs) can open up frontiers in many applications owing to their electrical and optical properties. Synthesis of NTs with Magnéli phases have posed a challenge due to the degradation and loss of morphology in NTs upon high-temperature treatments (>600 °C) in a reducing environment. This study reports on the synthesis of anodically formed NTs containing Magnéli phases through a double annealing route: oxygen (O2) annealing followed by annealing in 2% hydrogen with a nitrogen balance (2%H2-N2). The nucleation, growth, and transformation of anodized amorphous NTs into crystalline phases was investigated. The NTs obtained through this route were highly ordered and composed of mixed phases of anatase, rutile, and the Magnéli phase (Ti4O7). Experimental results from scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM), and Raman spectroscopy were combined with first principle calculations to develop an understanding of the sequential phase transformations during annealing. A predictive model was developed using density functional theory (DFT) to potentially predict the titanium oxides formed and their stability with reference to the mole fraction of oxygen. The change in the density of states (DOS), band structure, optical properties, and stability of phases are also discussed using DFT simulations. The combination of experimental characterization and modelling helped to understand the nucleation of anatase and rutile and the reorganization of these phases to form Magnéli phases on the anodized amorphous NTs through annealing treatment.
This clinical report describes a family with both Marfan and ocular-only Stickler syndromes. We report 2 cases of ocular-only Stickler syndrome and 2 cases of Marfan syndrome concurrent with ocular-only Stickler syndrome. Type 1 Stickler syndrome and Marfan syndrome share many clinical similarities, and it can be difficult to differentiate them solely based on clinical presentation. Vitreous phenotyping allows for the identification of vitreous anomalies pathognomonic of Stickler syndrome, which can guide future gene sequencing. Having the accurate diagnosis of Marfan or type 1 Stickler syndrome is important, as patients with type 1 Stickler syndrome have higher rates of retinal detachment and will benefit from prophylaxis.
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