Green and Sustainable Manufacture of Ultrapure Engineered Nanomaterials

Zárate, David Ortiz de; García-Meca, Carlos; Pinilla-Cienfuegos, Elena; Ayucar, Jose Ángel; Griol, Amadeu; Bellières, Laurent; Hontañón, Esther; Kruis, Frank Einar; Martí, J.

doi:10.3390/nano10030466

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“… 13 In comparison to “top-down”, this approach generates less/no waste materials, and the particle size of nanomaterials can be better controlled. 14 Hydrothermal, microwave-assisted, coprecipitation, and sol–gel methods are common examples of this approach. For many researchers, carbon nanomaterials have been the preferred selection for sensing applications due to their charge transfer properties, large surface area, and easy surface functionalization.…”

Section: Nanomaterials Constructs For Nanobiocatalysis and Nanosensingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the other hand, the “bottom-up” approach refers to constructive techniques that involve the assembling of molecules or atoms to form larger nanostructures . In comparison to “top-down”, this approach generates less/no waste materials, and the particle size of nanomaterials can be better controlled . Hydrothermal, microwave-assisted, coprecipitation, and sol–gel methods are common examples of this approach.…”

Section: Nanomaterials Constructs For Nanobiocatalysis and Nanosensingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Expanding the Scope of Nanobiocatalysis and Nanosensing: Applications of Nanomaterial Constructs

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The synergistic interaction between advanced biotechnology and nanotechnology has allowed the development of innovative nanomaterials. Those nanomaterials can conveniently act as supports for enzymes to be employed as nanobiocatalysts and nanosensing constructs. These systems generate a great capacity to improve the biocatalytic potential of enzymes by improving their stability, efficiency, and product yield, as well as facilitating their purification and reuse for various bioprocessing operating cycles. The different specific physicochemical characteristics and the supramolecular nature of the nanocarriers obtained from different economical and abundant sources have allowed the continuous development of functional nanostructures for different industries such as food and agriculture. The remarkable biotechnological potential of nanobiocatalysts and nanosensors has generated applied research and use in different areas such as biofuels, medical diagnosis, medical therapies, environmental bioremediation, and the food industry. The objective of this work is to present the different manufacturing strategies of nanomaterials with various advantages in biocatalysis and nanosensing of various compounds in the industry, providing great benefits to society and the environment.

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Expanding the Scope of Nanobiocatalysis and Nanosensing: Applications of Nanomaterial Constructs

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“…The use of substitute materials such as sugarcane bagasse as a filler in rubber and cementious application, has become a global concern to look at ways to minimize the disposal of wastes especially those which are nonbiodegradable and pose a threat to the eco-system. Therefore, recycling and re-use of these residues released as wastes from industries has been efficient route to minimize the disposal of wastes which are not environmentally friendly and pose a threat to the quality of life (micro-organisms) [10].…”

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Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash: An Agricultural Residue with Potential Rubber Filler Applications

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Taziwa²,

Khotseng³

2023

Application and Characterization of Rubber Materials

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South Africa produces approximately 7 million tons of sugarcane bagasse annually as an agricultural residue, which is treated as waste and its disposal is known to have negative impacts on the environment. To lessen reliance on petroleum and polymers, consideration is given on use of sugarcane bagasse ash as substitute materials for the development of fillers for rubber and other large-scale commodity polymers. This work reports on the mechanical, physiochemical, and structural properties of sugarcane bagasse ash to define the compatibility with the specific polymers that will pave way to the engineering of composites to utilize the potential benefits of these residue-derived fillers. The structural and morphological properties of the untreated and treated sugarcane bagasse ash were performed using XRD, FTIR, and SEM-EDX, respectively. The obtained results confirmed the successful treatment of the sugarcane bagasse ash. The study was successful in showing that sugarcane bagasse ash as potential filler in rubber polymer matrix is a natural resource of silica, which is sustainable and cost-effective, thus should be harnessed for industrial purposes in South Africa.

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“…Solar energy has proven to be sustainable and has attracted great attention, with the sun considered the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy. This makes solar cell technology economically viable and sustainable and allows for potential reductions in greenhouse gases, thus making it an ideal source of energy while avoiding shortcomings associated with energy and the environment [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ].…”

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Solar Energy Materials-Evolution and Niche Applications: A Literature Review

2022

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The demand for energy has been a global concern over the years due to the ever increasing population which still generate electricity from non-renewable energy sources. Presently, energy produced worldwide is mostly from fossil fuels, which are non-renewable sources and release harmful by-products that are greenhouses gases. The sun is considered a source of clean, renewable energy, and the most abundant. With silicon being the element most used for the direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, solar cells are the technology corresponding to the solution of the problem of energy on our planet. Solar cell fabrication has undergone extensive study over the past several decades and improvement from one generation to another. The first solar cells were studied and grown on silicon wafers, in particular single crystals that formed silicon-based solar cells. With the further development in thin films, dye-sensitized solar cells and organic solar cells have significantly enhanced the efficiency of the cell. The manufacturing cost and efficiency hindered further development of the cell, although consumers still have confidence in the crystalline silicon material, which enjoys a fair share in the market for photovoltaics. This present review work provides niche and prominent features including the benefits and prospects of the first (mono-poly-crystalline silicon), second (amorphous silicon and thin films), and third generation (quantum dots, dye synthesized, polymer, and perovskite) of materials evolution in photovoltaics.

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Green and Sustainable Manufacture of Ultrapure Engineered Nanomaterials

Cited by 9 publications

References 43 publications

Expanding the Scope of Nanobiocatalysis and Nanosensing: Applications of Nanomaterial Constructs

Expanding the Scope of Nanobiocatalysis and Nanosensing: Applications of Nanomaterial Constructs

Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash: An Agricultural Residue with Potential Rubber Filler Applications

Solar Energy Materials-Evolution and Niche Applications: A Literature Review

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