scholarly journals Magnetic Nanomaterials as Biocatalyst Carriers for Biomass Processing: Immobilization Strategies, Reusability, and Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Mayra A. Mariño ◽  
Stephanie Fulaz ◽  
Ljubica Tasic
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Brushes ◽  
Biomass Conversion ◽  
Covalent Binding ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Magnetic Nanomaterials ◽  
Magnetic Carriers ◽  
Biomass Processing ◽  
Immobilization Of Enzymes ◽  
Coated Surfaces

Environmental concerns, along with oil shortages, have increased industrial interest in biomass conversion to produce biofuels and other valuable chemicals. A green option in biomass processing is the use of enzymes, such as cellulases, hemicellulases, and ligninolytic (laccase and peroxidases), which have outstanding specificity toward their substrates and can be reused if immobilized onto magnetic nanocarriers. Numerous studies report the biocatalysts’ performance after covalent binding or adsorption on differently functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). Functionalization strategies of MNPs include silica-based surfaces obtained through a sol–gel process, graphene oxide-based nanocomposites, polymer-coated surfaces, grafting polymer brushes, and others, which have been emphasized in this review of the immobilization and co-immobilization of enzymes used for biomass conversion. Careful analysis of the parameters affecting the performance of enzyme immobilization for new hybrid matrices has enabled us to achieve wider tolerance to thermal or chemical stress by these biosystems during saccharification. Additionally, it has enabled the application of immobilized laccase to remove toxic organic compounds from lignin, among other recent advances addressed here related to the use of reusable magnetic carriers for bioderived chemical manufacturing.

scholarly journals Synthesis of N-CNT/TiO2 composites thin films: surface analysis and optoelectronic properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 183 ◽  
pp. 05002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamza Belkhanchi ◽  
Younes Ziat ◽  
Maryama Hammi ◽  
Charaf Laghlimi ◽  
Abdelaziz Moutcine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Surface Analysis ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Optoelectronic Properties ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
Temperature Solution ◽  
Good Agreement

In this study, we have investigated the surface analysis and optoelectronic properties on the synthesis of N-CNT/TiO2 composites thin films, using sol gel method for a dye synthetized solar cell (DSSC) which is found to be simple and economical route. The titanium dioxide based solar cells are an exciting photovoltaic candidate; they are promising for the realization of large area devices. That can be synthetized by room temperature solution processing, with high photoactive performance. In the present work, we stated comparable efficiencies by directing our investigation on obtaining Sol Gel thin films based on N-CNT/TiO2, by dispersing nitrogen (N) doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) powders in titanium tetraisopropoxyde (TTIP). The samples were assessed in terms of optical properties, using UV—visible absorption spectroscopic techniques. After careful analysis of the results, we have concluded that the mentioned route is good and more efficient in terms of optoelectronic properties. The gap of “the neat” 0.00w% N-CNT/TiO2 is of 3eV, which is in a good agreement with similar gap of semiconductors. The incorporated “w%NCNTs” led to diminishing the Eg with increasing N-CNTs amount. These consequences are very encouraging for optoelectronic field.

Protein Immobilization in Metal–Organic Frameworks by Covalent Binding

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (11) ◽  
pp. 1629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Trevor A. Makal ◽  
Hong-Cai Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Enzymatic Activity ◽  
Enzyme Immobilization ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Active Site ◽  
Covalent Binding ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Protein Immobilization ◽  
Immobilization Of Enzymes ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Biological Catalysis

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), possessing a well defined system of pores, demonstrate extensive potential serving as a platform in biological catalysis. Successful immobilization of enzymes in a MOF system retains the enzymatic activity, renders the active site more accessible to the substrate, and promises recyclability for reuse, and solvent adaptability in a broad range of working conditions. This highlight describes enzyme immobilization on MOFs via covalent binding and its significance.

scholarly journals Magnetite-Silica Core/Shell Nanostructures: From Surface Functionalization towards Biomedical Applications—A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 11075
Author(s):  
Angela Spoială ◽  
Cornelia-Ioana Ilie ◽  
Luminița Narcisa Crăciun ◽  
Denisa Ficai ◽  
Anton Ficai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetite Nanoparticles ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Magnetic Nanomaterials ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Shell Nanostructures ◽  
Silica Core ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Co Precipitation

The interconnection of nanotechnology and medicine could lead to improved materials, offering a better quality of life and new opportunities for biomedical applications, moving from research to clinical applications. Magnetite nanoparticles are interesting magnetic nanomaterials because of the property-depending methods chosen for their synthesis. Magnetite nanoparticles can be coated with various materials, resulting in “core/shell” magnetic structures with tunable properties. To synthesize promising materials with promising implications for biomedical applications, the researchers functionalized magnetite nanoparticles with silica and, thanks to the presence of silanol groups, the functionality, biocompatibility, and hydrophilicity were improved. This review highlights the most important synthesis methods for silica-coated with magnetite nanoparticles. From the presented methods, the most used was the Stöber method; there are also other syntheses presented in the review, such as co-precipitation, sol-gel, thermal decomposition, and the hydrothermal method. The second part of the review presents the main applications of magnetite-silica core/shell nanostructures. Magnetite-silica core/shell nanostructures have promising biomedical applications in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a contrast agent, hyperthermia, drug delivery systems, and selective cancer therapy but also in developing magnetic micro devices.

scholarly journals Theory of Lubrication due to Poly-Electrolyte Polymer Brushes

2007 ◽  
Vol 1049 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey B. Sokoloff
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Osmotic Pressure ◽  
Dry Friction ◽  
Polymer Brushes ◽  
Mean Field Theory ◽  
Polymer Brush ◽  
Mean Field ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Coated Surfaces

AbstractIt is shown using a method based on the mean field theory of Miklavic Marcelja that it should be possible for osmotic pressure due to the counterions associated with the two polyelectrolyte polymer brush coated surfaces to support a reasonable load (i.e., about 105 Pa) with the brushes held sufficiently far apart to prevent entanglement of polymers belonging to the two brushes, thus avoiding what is likely to be the dominant mechanisms for static and dry friction.

scholarly journals Scaling and Interactions of Linear and Ring Polymer Brushes via DPD Simulations

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Jehser ◽  
Gerhard Zifferer ◽  
Christos Likos
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Brushes ◽  
Scaling Laws ◽  
Dissipative Particle Dynamics ◽  
Surface Concentration ◽  
Double Layers ◽  
Radius Of Gyration ◽  
Repulsion Potential ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Coated Surfaces ◽  
Perpendicular Component

Single and double layers of polymer coated surfaces are investigated by means of Dissipative Particle Dynamics (DPD), focusing on the difference between grafted ring and linear chains. Several different surface coverages σ , as well as chain lengths N and brush separations D, are analyzed for athermal, i.e., good solvent, conditions. The size in the form of the radius of gyration R g , the shape as asphericity δ ∗ , and orientation β ∗ , as well as density profiles as functions of distance from grafting plane ρ ( z ) , are studied. The effect of an added bond repulsion potential to suppress bond crossing in DPD is analyzed. Scaling laws of R g and its components R g ⊥ and R g ∥ are investigated. We find R g ∝ N ν , ν = 0.588 for surface coverages below the overlap surface concentration σ ∗ . For σ > σ ∗ we find R g ⊥ ∝ N ν ⊥ , ν ⊥ ≅ 1 and R g ∥ ∝ N ν ∥ , ν ∥ = 1 / 2 of ring brushes with the standard DPD model and ν ∥ ≅ 2 / 5 with added bond repulsion. The σ dependence of the radius of gyration was found to be R g ∝ σ μ with μ = 1 / 3 for surface coverages grater than σ ∗ . The perpendicular component R g ⊥ scales independent of the bond repulsion potential as R g ⊥ ∝ σ μ ⊥ , μ ⊥ = 1 / 3 , whereas the scaling of the parallel component exhibits a topological repulsion dependence R g ∥ ∝ σ μ ∥ , μ ∥ = − 1 / 12 for standard DPD and μ ∥ = − 1 / 6 for bond repulsion.

Anomalous Thermoelectric Power of Sol–Gel Prepared NdNiO3-δ

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (26n27) ◽  
pp. 1161-1167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashutosh Tiwari ◽  
K. P. Rajeev
Keyword(s):  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Detailed Measurement ◽  
Magnetization Measurements ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Temperature Ranges ◽  
First Time

We are reporting, for the first time, the detailed measurement of the thermoelectric power S(T) of sol–gel prepared NdNiO 3-δ (with δ =0.12) in the temperature range of 77–300 K. Resistivity and d.c. magnetization measurements of the same piece of the sample are also being reported in the temperature ranges of 1.2–300 K and 4.2–185 K respectively. The resistivity of the sample shows a transition at around 180 K but no such transition is reflected in the thermoelectric power of the sample. A careful analysis of the data reveals that even below 180 K the material is a metal.

scholarly journals An overview of biomass conversion: exploring new opportunities

PeerJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e9586
Author(s):  
László Fülöp ◽  
János Ecker
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Modeling ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Biomass Conversion ◽  
Fossil Energy ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Biomass Processing ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Made In

Recycling biomass is indispensable these days not only because fossil energy sources are gradually depleted, but also because pollution of the environment, caused by the increasing use of energy, must be reduced. This article intends to overview the results of plant biomass processing methods that are currently in use. Our aim was also to review published methods that are not currently in use. It is intended to explore the possibilities of new methods and enzymes to be used in biomass recycling. The results of this overview are perplexing in almost every area. Advances have been made in the pre-treatment of biomass and in the diversity and applications of the enzymes utilized. Based on molecular modeling, very little progress has been made in the modification of existing enzymes for altered function and adaptation for the environmental conditions during the processing of biomass. There are hardly any publications in which molecular modeling techniques are used to improve enzyme function and to adapt enzymes to various environmental conditions. Our view is that using modern computational, biochemical, and biotechnological methods would enable the purposeful design of enzymes that are more efficient and suitable for biomass processing.

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