Metal ion-coordinated carboxymethylated chitosan grafted carbon nanotubes with enhanced antibacterial properties

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangping Hao ◽  
Shougang Chen ◽  
Hui Yu ◽  
Dan Liu ◽  
Weixiang Sun
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Controlled Release ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Carboxymethyl Chitosan ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Covalently Bonded ◽  
Carboxymethylated Chitosan

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes were covalently bonded with carboxymethyl chitosan using the grafting method. The composites revealed notable controlled release properties and, after coordination with metal ions, the complexes exhibited good long-term antibacterial properties.

Removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) from aqueous solution using multiwalled carbon nanotubes/iron oxide magnetic composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 917-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Hu ◽  
Donglin Zhao ◽  
Xiangke Wang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Iron Oxide ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Sorption Capacity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Magnetic Composites ◽  
X Ray

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/iron oxide magnetic composites (named as MCs) were prepared by co-precipitation method, and were characterised by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) in detail. The prepared MCs were employed as an adsorbent for the removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) ions from wastewater in heavy metal ion pollution cleanup. The results demonstrated that the sorption of Pb(II) and Cu(II) ions was strongly dependent on pH and temperature. The experimental data were well described by Langmuir model, and the monolayer sorption capacity of MCs was found to vary from 10.02 to 31.25 mg/g for Pb(II) and from 3.11 to 8.92 mg/g for Cu(II) at temperature increasing from 293.15 to 353.15 K at pH 5.50. The sorption capacity of Pb(II) on MCs was higher than that of Cu(II), which was attributed to their ionic radius, hydration energies and hydrolysis of their hydroxides. The thermodynamic parameters (i.e., ΔH0, ΔS0 and ΔG0) were calculated from temperature dependent sorption isotherms, and the results indicated that the sorption of Pb(II) and Cu(II) ions on MCs were spontaneous and endothermic processes.

scholarly journals Different Cellular Response of Human Mesothelial Cell MeT-5A to Short-Term and Long-Term Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Exposure

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Ju ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Min Yu ◽  
Jianlin Lou ◽  
Hao Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Cell Motility ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Mesothelial Cell ◽  
Continuous Exposure ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Human Mesothelial Cell

Despite being a commercially important product, multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) continue to raise concerns over human health due to their structural similarity to asbestos. Indeed, exposure to MWCNT has been shown to induce lung cancer and even mesothelioma, but contradictory results also exist. To clarify the potentially carcinogenic effects of rigid and rod-like MWCNT and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, the effects of MWCNT on human mesothelial cell MeT-5A were examined throughout 3 months of continuous exposure, including cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and cell motility. It was found that MWCNT did not affect MeT-5A cell proliferation at 10 μg/cm2 within 72 h treatment, but under the same condition, MWCNT induced genotoxicity and perturbed cell motility. In addition, MeT-5A cells demonstrated different cellular responses to MWCNT after short-term and long-term exposure. Taken together, our results indicated a possible carcinogenic potential for MWCNT after long-term treatment, in which Annexin family proteins might be involved.

Triethylenetetramine modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes for the efficient preconcentration of Pb(ii), Cu(ii), Ni(ii) and Cd(ii) before FAAS detection

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (129) ◽  
pp. 106905-106911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeid A. ALOthman ◽  
Erkan Yilmaz ◽  
Mohamed A. Habila ◽  
Ibrahim H. Alsohaimi ◽  
Abdullah M. Aldawsari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Solid Phase Extraction ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Phase Extraction ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Efficient Adsorbent

Triethylenetetramine modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes (TETA-MWCNTs) were prepared and used as an efficient adsorbent for the solid phase extraction of heavy metal ions.

Removal of iron and manganese from aqueous solutions using carbon nanotube filters

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. M. I. Elsehly ◽  
N. G. Chechenin ◽  
K. A. Bukunov ◽  
A. V. Makunin ◽  
A. B. Priselkova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Diameter Distribution ◽  
Outer Diameter ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Metal Ion Removal ◽  
Heavy Metal Ion Removal

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have become the focus of attention of many scientists and companies worldwide. CNT-based filters have a prospective advantage in comparison to the commercial filters already in operation because they are light weight and do not require electricity to operate. This investigation handles the filtration efficiency of manganese and iron from aqueous solution using commercial multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) (Taunit). The effects of different parameters such as CNT filter mass, concentration of manganese and iron in aqueous solution and pH of aqueous solution on removal of these heavy metals are determined. From these investigations, the removal efficiency of manganese and iron could reach 71.5% and 52% respectively for concentration 50 ppm, suggesting that Taunit is an excellent adsorbent for manganese and iron removal from water. There was a significant increase in removal efficiency at pH = 3 for manganese and pH = 8 for iron. The effect of oxidation on the structural of MWCNTs was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) techniques to investigate the functionalization with oxygen-containing and outer diameter distribution. It was found that functionalized CNT-based filters are more efficient at removing manganese and iron from aqueous solutions. Oxidized MWCNTs may be a promising candidate for heavy metal ion removal from industrial wastewater.

Integration of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes in Bulk Heterojunction CdSe/PCPDTBT Hybrid Solar Cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 929 ◽  
pp. 150-157
Author(s):  
Alfian Ferdiansyah Madsuha ◽  
Nofrijon Sofyan ◽  
Akhmad Herman Yuwono ◽  
Michael Krueger
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Bulk Heterojunction ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Hybrid Solar Cells ◽  
Cdse Qds ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Simple Method

In this work, the development of solution-processed bulk heterojunction hybrid solar cells based on CdSe quantum dot (QD) and conjugated polymer poly [2,6-(4,4-bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-4H-cyclopenta [2,1-b;3,4-b] dithiophene)-alt-4,7-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazole)], PCPDTBT was performed. The photoactive layer was formed by integrating CdSe QDs onto multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). A simple method of thiol functionalization in the interface CNTs and CdSe QDs has been investigated. Integration of CNTs enhances long-term performance of solar cells devices. Initial PCE values of about 1.9 % under AM1.5G illumination have been achieved for this hybrid CNT-CdSe photovoltaic device. In addition, the long-term stability of the photovoltaic performance of the devices was investigated and found superior to CdSe QD only based devices. About 84 % of the initial PCE remained after storage in a glove box for one year without any further encapsulation. It is concluded that the improvement is mainly due to a strong binding between thiol functionalized CNTs and CdSe QDs, resulting preservation of the nanomorphology of the hybrid film over time.

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