scholarly journals Solubilization of struvite and biorecovery of cerium by Aspergillus niger

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xia Kang ◽  
Laszlo Csetenyi ◽  
Xiang Gao ◽  
Geoffrey Michael Gadd
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cerium Phosphate ◽  
Cerium Oxalate ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Decomposition Experiments ◽  
New Perspective

Abstract Cerium has many modern applications such as in renewable energies and the biosynthesis of nanomaterials. In this research, natural struvite was solubilized by Aspergillus niger and the biomass-free struvite leachate was investigated for its ability to recover cerium. It was shown that struvite was completed solubilized following 2 weeks of fungal growth, which released inorganic phosphate (Pi) from the mineral by the production of oxalic acid. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that crystals with distinctive morphologies were formed in the natural struvite leachate after mixing with Ce3+. Energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDXA), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the formation of cerium phosphate hydrate [Ce(PO4)·H2O] at lower Ce concentrations and a mixture of phosphate and cerium oxalate decahydrate [Ce2(C2O4)3·10H2O] at higher Ce concentrations. The formation of these biogenic Ce minerals leads to the removal of > 99% Ce from solution. Thermal decomposition experiments showed that the biogenic Ce phosphates could be transformed into a mixture of CePO4 and CeO2 (cerianite) after heat treatment at 1000 °C. These results provide a new perspective of the fungal biotransformation of soluble REE species using struvite leachate, and also indicate the potential of using the recovered REE as biomaterial precursors with possible applications in the biosynthesis of novel nanomaterials, elemental recycling and biorecovery. Key points • Cerium was recovered using a struvite leachate produced by A. niger. • Oxalic acid played a major role in struvite solubilization and Ce phosphate biorecovery. • Resulting nanoscale mineral products could serve as a precursor for Ce oxide synthesis.

scholarly journals A preliminary study on antifungal effect of TiO2-based paints in natural indoor light

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Markowska-Szczupak ◽  
Krzysztof Ulfig ◽  
Barbara Grzmil ◽  
Antoni Morawski
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Trichoderma Viride ◽  
Photocatalytic Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Antifungal Effect ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Crystalline Forms ◽  
Growth Of Fungi

A preliminary study on antifungal effect of TiO2-based paints in natural indoor light The antifungal activity of four commercial photocatalytic paints (KEIM Ecosil ME, Titanium FA, Photo Silicate and Silicate D) in natural indoor light was investigated. The paints contained TiO2 in rutile and anatase crystalline forms as evidenced by means of the X-ray diffraction analysis. In most cases the paints inhibited growth of fungi viz. Trichoderma viride, Aspergillus niger, Coonemeria crustacea, Eurotium herbariorum, and Dactylomyces sp. The KEIM Ecosil ME paint displayed the highest antifungal effect in the light, which could be explained with the highest anatase content. The paint antifungal activity and the fungal sensitivity to the TiO2-mediated photocatalytic reaction both decreased in the following orders: KEIM Ecosil ME > Titanium FA > Photo Silicate > Silicate D and T. viride > Dactylomyces sp. > A. niger > E. herbariorum.

Synthesis and Structure of Titania Nanotubes For Hydrogen Generation

2013 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
pp. 84-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangworn Wantawee ◽  
Pacharee Krongkitsiri ◽  
Tippawan Saipin ◽  
Buagun Samran ◽  
Udom Tipparach
Keyword(s):  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Ammonium Fluoride ◽  
Photocurrent Density ◽  
Sodium Sulphate ◽  
Titania Nanotubes ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dc Power ◽  
Anodic Voltage

Titania nanotubes (TiO2NTs) working electrodes for hydrogen production by photoelectrocatalytic water splitting were synthesized by means of anodization method. The electrolytes were the mixtures of oxalic acid (H2C2O4), ammonium fluoride (NH4F), and sodium sulphate (VI) (Na2SO4) with different pHs. A constant dc power supply at 20 V was used as anodic voltage. The samples were annealed at 450 °C for 2 hrs. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterized TiO2NTs microstructure. TiO2NTs with diameter of 100 nm were obtained when pH 3 electrolyte consisting of 0.08 M oxalic acid, 0.5 wt% NH4F, and 1.0 wt% Na2SO4was used. Without external applied potential, the maximum photocurrent density was 2.8 mA/cm2under illumination of 100 mW/cm2. Hydrogen was generated at an overall photoconversion efficiency of 3.4 %.

scholarly journals Oxalic Acid as a Hydrogen Donor for the Hydrodesulfurization of Gas Oil and Deoxygenation of Rapeseed Oil Using Phonolite-Based Catalysts

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 3732
Author(s):  
José Miguel Hidalgo Herrador ◽  
Jakub Fratczak ◽  
Zdeněk Tišler ◽  
Hector de Paz Carmona ◽  
Romana Velvarská
Keyword(s):  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Rapeseed Oil ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Hydrogen Donor ◽  
Gas Oil ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hydrogen Donors ◽  
Temperature Programmed

The use of renewable local raw materials to produce fuels is an important step toward optimal environmentally friendly energy consumption. In addition, the use of these sources together with fossil fuels paves the way to an easier transition from fossil to renewable fuels. The use of simple organic acids as hydrogen donors is another alternative way to produce fuel. The present work reports the use of oxalic acid as a hydrogen donor for the catalytic hydrodesulfurization of atmospheric gas oil and the deoxygenation of rapeseed oil at 350 °C. For this process, one commercial NiW/SiO2–Al2O3 solid and two NiW/modified phonolite catalysts were used, namely Ni (5%) W (10%)/phonolite treated with HCl, and Ni (5%) W (10%)/phonolite treated with oxalic acid. The fresh phonolite catalysts were characterized by Hg porosimetry and N2 physisorption, ammonia temperature programmed desorption (NH3-TPD), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF). The sulfided metal phonolite catalysts were characterized by XRD and XRF. Hydrodesulfurization led to a decrease in sulfur content from 1 to 0.5 wt% for the phonolite catalysts and to 0.8 wt% when the commercial catalyst was used. Deoxygenation led to the production of 15 and 65 wt% paraffin for phonolite and commercial solids, respectively. The results demonstrate the potential of using oxalic acid as a hydrogen donor in hydrotreating reactions.

Synthesis of Glycolic and Oxalic Acid Europium: [Eu (C3 H6O9)] ·2(H2O)

2012 ◽  
Vol 554-556 ◽  
pp. 792-795
Author(s):  
Hai Xing Liu ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Fang Fang Jian ◽  
Hui Juan Yue ◽  
Guang Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding Interactions ◽  
The Eu

A new Eu complex [Eu (C3O9H6)] ·2(H2O) has been synthesized from a hydrothermal reaction and the crystal structure has been determined by means of single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The Eu atom is coordinated by eight O atoms. The molecular is antisymmetric structure by the C3-C3 axis. It is striking that the structure of the complex exhibits extensive O-H…O hydrogen-bonding interactions.

Complete Oxidation of Volatile Organic Compounds Over Spent Vanadium-Based Catalyst

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 5671-5675
Author(s):  
Sang Chul Jung ◽  
Min Ki Kim ◽  
Young-Kwon Park ◽  
Ho Young Jung ◽  
Wang Geun Shim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Base Catalyst ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Catalytic Activities ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Edx Analyses ◽  
Oxidation Of Benzene

The catalytic oxidation of benzene and toluene (VOCs) was carried out in order to assess the properties and catalytic activities of spent vanadium-based catalyst and that modified with copper and manganese. The properties of the prepared catalysts were characterized by the Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) surface area method as well as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), and Scanning electron microscopy-Energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) analyses. The experimental results showed that oxalic acid treatment significantly affected the activity of the spent vanadium-based catalyst, ultimately attributing to the removal of catalyst poison such as sulfur and the even redistribution of catalyst components. Moreover, the addition of copper or manganese to the spent vanadium base catalyst treated with oxalic acid (SVO) enhanced its catalytic activity.

scholarly journals Thermal Decomposition Study on Li2O2 for Li2NiO2 Synthesis as a Sacrificing Positive Additive of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (24) ◽  
pp. 4624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaekwang Kim ◽  
Hyunchul Kang ◽  
Keebum Hwang ◽  
Songhun Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Irreversible Capacity ◽  
Powder Preparation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Lithium Peroxide ◽  
Lithium Nickel Oxide ◽  
Decomposition Experiments

Herein, thermal decomposition experiments of lithium peroxide (Li2O2) were performed to prepare a precursor (Li2O) for sacrificing cathode material, Li2NiO2. The Li2O2 was prepared by a hydrometallurgical reaction between LiOH·H2O and H2O2. The overall reaction during annealing was found to involve the following three steps: (1) dehydration of LiOH·H2O, (2) decomposition of Li2O2, and (3) pyrolysis of the remaining anhydrous LiOH. This stepwise reaction was elucidated by thermal gravimetric and quantitative X-ray diffraction analyses. Furthermore, over-lithiated lithium nickel oxide (Li2NiO2) using our lithium precursor was synthesized, which exhibited a larger yield of 90.9% and higher irreversible capacity of 261 to 265 mAh g−1 than the sample prepared by commercially purchased Li2O (45.6% and 177 to 185 mAh g−1, respectively) due to optimal powder preparation conditions.

scholarly journals Preparation, Modification, and Characterization of Alginate Hydrogel with Nano-/Microfibers: A New Perspective for Tissue Engineering

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Palma Santana ◽  
Fernanda Nedel ◽  
Evandro Piva ◽  
Rodrigo Varella de Carvalho ◽  
Flávio Fernando Demarco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Viability ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Alginate Hydrogel ◽  
X Ray ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Nih 3T3

We aimed to develop an alginate hydrogel (AH) modified with nano-/microfibers of titanium dioxide (nfTD) and hydroxyapatite (nfHY) and evaluated its biological and chemical properties. Nano-/microfibers of nfTD and nfHY were combined with AH, and its chemical properties were evaluated by FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-Ray analysis, and the cytocompatibility by the WST-1 assay. The results demonstrate that the association of nfTD and nfHY nano-/microfibers to AH did not modified the chemical characteristics of the scaffold and that the association was not cytotoxic. In the first 3 h of culture with NIH/3T3 cells nfHY AH scaffolds showed a slight increase in cell viability when compared to AH alone or associated with nfTD. However, an increase in cell viability was observed in 24 h when nfTD was associated with AH scaffold. In conclusion our study demonstrates that the combination of nfHY and nfTD nano-/microfibers in AH scaffold maintains the chemical characteristics of alginate and that this association is cytocompatible. Additionally the combination of nfHY with AH favored cell viability in a short term, and the addition of nfTD increased cell viability in a long term.

Synthesis and powder X-ray diffraction data of a new iron phosphate Fe(PO4)·0.5H2O

1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nubuo Ishizawa ◽  
Atsushi Saiki ◽  
Kyoji Ohdan ◽  
Mamoru Ai
Keyword(s):  
Water Vapor ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Powder Diffraction ◽  
Diffraction Data ◽  
Iron Phosphate ◽  
Powder Diffraction Data ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Unit Cell Parameters ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Parameters

X-ray powder-diffraction data were collected for a new iron phosphate, Fe(PO4)·0.5H2O, obtained by reducing FePO4 with oxalic acid at 220 °C in the presence of water vapor and oxygen. The crystal system was determined to be orthorhombic with unit-cell parameters a=15.991(6) Å, b=20.156(7) Å, and c=7.223(2) Å.

Preparation of LiFePO4/C Composite Powders

2011 ◽  
Vol 391-392 ◽  
pp. 377-380
Author(s):  
Guo Jun Li ◽  
Ming Yang ◽  
Hai Li Jing ◽  
Rui Ming Ren
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Charge Capacity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Initial Charge

LiFePO4/C composite powders were prepared by a simple reaction of as-synthesized FePO4•2H2O, LiOH•H2O, oxalic acid and citric acid. The influence of oxalic acid and citric acid in different ratios was investigated on morphology and electrochemical performance of LiFePO4/C composite powders. The characterization of the composites included X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD analysis indicates that the material is well crystallized without impurities. The obtained LiFePO4/C composite powders with well dispersion at CA/OA ratio of 1:1.50 and the initial charge capacity reached 159.3 mAhg-1 at 0.1C rate, meanwhile, the particles prepared at 1:0.75 were close to spherical in shape and the specific capacity value was 149.8 mAhg-1 at 0.1C rate, with a slight decrease on greater C-rates reaching 141.3 mAhg-1 at 1C.

Volatile Mixed Metal Y-Ba and Ba-Cu Precursors for Mocvd of High Tc Superconductors: A Way to Improve the Transport of Barium ?

1994 ◽  
Vol 346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliane G. Hubert-Pfalzgraf ◽  
Florence Labrize ◽  
Herve Guillon ◽  
Patrick Tobaly
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Pressure Measurements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
High Tc Superconductors ◽  
High Tc ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mixed Metal ◽  
Decomposition Experiments ◽  
Vapor Pressure Measurements

ABSTRACTThe fluoroisopropoxide ligand (HFIP) has allowed the synthesis of mixed-metal homoleptic Ba2Y and CuBa alkoxides. However, although these species are all volatile, their poor thermal stability precludes their use as CVD precursors. Their properties have thus been optimized by introduction of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dione (thdH) in the metal coordination sphere. Compounds such as Y2Ba(μ-HFIP)4(thd)4, the first volatile Y-Ba species reported so far, as well as BaCu2(HFIP)4(thd)2 and YCu(HFIP)2(thd)3 have been obtained. These heterometallic ϐdiketonatoalkoxides have been characterized by a variety of techniques including X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, vapor pressure measurements and thermogravimetric analysis. Preliminary data on thermal decomposition experiments are given.

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