scholarly journals Soft-Templating of Sulfur and Iron Dual-Doped Mesoporous Carbons: Lead Adsorption in Mixtures

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 403
Author(s):  
Dipendu Saha ◽  
Connelly P. Richards ◽  
Robert G. Haines ◽  
Nicholas D. D’Alessandro ◽  
Madeleine J. Kienbaum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Iron Content ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Order Rate Constant ◽  
Elevated Concentration ◽  
Mesoporous Carbons ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Soft Templating

Lead pollution in drinking water is one of the most common problems worldwide. In this research, sulfur and iron dual-doped mesoporous carbons are synthesized by soft-templating with sulfur content 4.4–6.1 atom% and iron content 7.8–9 atom%. Sulfur functionalities of the carbons are expected to enhance the affinity of the carbon toward lead whereas iron content is expected to separate the carbon from water owing to its magnetic properties. All the carbons were characterized by pore textural properties, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray (EDX). In order to study the Pb(II) removal efficiently of this carbon in competitive mode and to mimic the real-world use, one additional heavy-metal, including Cr(III), and four other commonly occurring metals—Na(I), K(I), Ca(II) and Fe (III)—are added with lead prior to adsorption experiments. It was observed that Pb(II) adsorption capacity of this carbon was not influenced by the presence of other metals. A highly elevated concentration of Na(I), K(I), Ca(II) and Fe(III) in the eluting solution compared to the initial dose suggested possible leaching of those metals from other salts as impurities, water source or even from the carbon itself, although the XPS analysis of the carbon confirmed negligible adsorption of those metals in carbon. From the equilibrium and kinetic data of adsorption, few parameters have been calculated, including distribution coefficient, diffusive time constant and pseudosecond order rate constant. The overall results suggest that these iron and sulfur dual-doped mesoporous carbons can serve as potential adsorbents for removal of lead from drinking water in the presence of other competing metals.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Protection of Pharmaceutical Kaolin and Talc Modified with Copper and Zinc

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1173
Author(s):  
Fotini Martsouka ◽  
Konstantinos Papagiannopoulos ◽  
Sophia Hatziantoniou ◽  
Martin Barlog ◽  
Giorgos Lagiopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cation Exchange ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Elevated Concentration ◽  
Chemical Mapping ◽  
Exchange Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Copper And Zinc ◽  
Antimicrobial Protection

Six pharmaceutical pastes were prepared using chemically modified kaolin and talc powders. Tests were conducted to determine their structural and chemical characteristics as well as their antimicrobial protection, thus rendering them suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. Kaolin and talc were treated chemically via the cation exchange method to load the clay particles with copper and zinc ions, two cations well known for their antimicrobial properties. Mineralogical analyses were conducted by using X-ray diffraction (XRD) before and after the modification, confirming the mineralogical purity of the samples. Scanning electron microscopy was also used in conjunction with energy dispersed spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) to obtain chemical mapping images, revealing the dispersion of the added metals upon the clay minerals surfaces. Moreover, chemical analysis has been performed (XRF) to validate the enrichment of the clays with each metal utilizing the cation exchange capacity. All modified samples showed the expected elevated concentration in copper or zinc in comparison to their unmodified versions. From the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), the chemical state of the samples’ surfaces was investigated, revealing the presence of salt compounds and indicating the oxidation state of adsorbed metals. Finally, the resistance of pastes in microbial growth when challenged with bacteria, molds, and yeasts was assessed. The evaluation is based on the European Pharmacopeia (EP) criteria.

scholarly journals Pristine and Magnetic Kenaf Fiber Biochar for Cd2+ Adsorption from Aqueous Solution

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7949
Author(s):  
Anwar Ameen Hezam Saeed ◽  
Noorfidza Yub Harun ◽  
Suriati Sufian ◽  
Muhammad Roil Bilad ◽  
Zaki Yamani Zakaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Magnetic Biochar ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Capacity Surface

Development of strategies for removing heavy metals from aquatic environments is in high demand. Cadmium is one of the most dangerous metals in the environment, even under extremely low quantities. In this study, kenaf and magnetic biochar composite were prepared for the adsorption of Cd2+. The synthesized biochar was characterized using (a vibrating-sample magnetometer VSM), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The adsorption batch study was carried out to investigate the influence of pH, kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics on Cd2+ adsorption. The characterization results demonstrated that the biochar contained iron particles that help in improving the textural properties (i.e., surface area and pore volume), increasing the number of oxygen-containing groups, and forming inner-sphere complexes with oxygen-containing groups. The adsorption study results show that optimum adsorption was achieved under pH 5–6. An increase in initial ion concentration and solution temperature resulted in increased adsorption capacity. Surface modification of biochar using iron oxide for imposing magnetic property allowed for easy separation by external magnet and regeneration. The magnetic biochar composite also showed a higher affinity to Cd2+ than the pristine biochar. The adsorption data fit well with the pseudo-second-order and the Langmuir isotherm, with the maximum adsorption capacity of 47.90 mg/g.

scholarly journals SBA-16 Cage-Like Porous Material Modified with APTES as an Adsorbent for Pb2+ Ions Removal from Aqueous Solution

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viviana Palos-Barba ◽  
Abigail Moreno-Martell ◽  
Verónica Hernández-Morales ◽  
Carmen L. Peza-Ledesma ◽  
Eric M. Rivera-Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Cell Structure ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ion Removal ◽  
Transmission Electron

Tridimensional cubic mesoporous silica, SBA-16, functionalized with aminopropyl groups, were employed as adsorbents for Pb2+ ion removal from aqueous solution. The adsorption capacity was investigated for the effect of pH, contact time, temperature, and concentration of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) employed for adsorbent functionalization. The textural properties and morphology of the adsorbents were evaluated by N2 physisorption, small-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The functionalization of the SBA-16 was evaluated by elemental analysis (N), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Batch adsorption studies show that the total Pb2+ ions removal was archived on adsorbent having an optimized amount of aminopropyl groups (2N-SBA-16). The maximum of Pb2+ ions removal occurred at optimized adsorption conditions: pH = 5–6, contact time 40 min, and at a low initial lead concentration in solution (200 mg L−1). Under the same adsorption conditions, the amino-functionalized SBA-16 with cubic 3D unit cell structure exhibited higher adsorption capability than its SBA-15 counterpart with uniform mesoporous channels.

scholarly journals Hydroprocessing of Oleic Acid for Production of Jet-Fuel Range Hydrocarbons over Cu and FeCu Catalysts

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1051
Author(s):  
Afees A. Ayandiran ◽  
Philip E. Boahene ◽  
Ajay K. Dalai ◽  
Yongfeng Hu
Keyword(s):  
Oleic Acid ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Acid Sites ◽  
Jet Fuel ◽  
Metal Dispersion ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Support Interaction ◽  
High Metal ◽  
Al2o3 Catalyst

In the present study, a series of monometallic Cu/SiO2-Al2O3 catalysts exhibited immense potential in the hydroprocessing of oleic acid to produce jet-fuel range hydrocarbons. The synergistic effect of Fe on the monometallic Cu/SiO2-Al2O3 catalysts of variable Cu loadings (5–15 wt%) was ascertained by varying Fe contents in the range of 1–5 wt% on the optimized 13% Cu/SiO2-Al2O3 catalyst. At 340 °C and 2.07 MPa H2 pressure, the jet-fuel range hydrocarbons yield and selectivities of 51.8% and 53.8%, respectively, were recorded for the Fe(3)-Cu(13)/SiO2-Al2O3 catalyst. To investigate the influence of acidity of support on the cracking of oleic acid, ZSM-5 (Zeolite Socony Mobil–5) and HZSM-5(Protonated Zeolite Socony Mobil–5)-supported 3% Fe-13% Cu were also evaluated at 300–340 °C and 2.07 MPa H2 pressure. Extensive techniques including N2 sorption analysis, pyridine- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (Pyridine-FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), and H2-Temperature Programmed Reduction (H2-TPR) analyses were used to characterize the materials. XPS analysis revealed the existence of Cu1+ phase in the Fe(3)-Cu(13)/SiO2-Al2O3 catalyst, while Cu metal was predominant in both the ZSM-5 and HZSM-5-supported FeCu catalysts. The lowest crystallite size of Fe(3)-Cu(13)/SiO2-Al2O3 was confirmed by XRD, indicating high metal dispersion and corroborated by the weakest metal–support interaction revealed from the TPR profile of this catalyst. CO chemisorption also confirmed high metal dispersion (8.4%) for the Fe(3)-Cu(13)/SiO2-Al2O3 catalyst. The lowest and mildest Brønsted/Lewis acid sites ratio was recorded from the pyridine–FTIR analysis for this catalyst. The highest jet-fuel range hydrocarbons yield of 59.5% and 73.6% selectivity were recorded for the Fe(3)-Cu(13)/SiO2-Al2O3 catalyst evaluated at 300 °C and 2.07 MPa H2 pressure, which can be attributed to its desirable textural properties, high oxophilic iron content, high metal dispersion and mild Brønsted acid sites present in this catalyst.

scholarly journals Mg-Al Mixed Oxide Adsorbent Synthesized Using FCT Template for Fluoride Removal from Drinking Water

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jifa Liu ◽  
Ping Zhao ◽  
Yue Xu ◽  
Xibin Jia
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Mixed Oxide ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Fluoride Removal ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fluoride Adsorption

To make full use of natural waste, a novel Mg-Al mixed oxide adsorbent was synthesized by the dip-calcination method using the fluff of the chinar tree (FCT) and an Mg(II) and Al(III) chloride solution as raw materials. The adsorbents were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The effects of the Mg/Al molar ratio and calcination temperature on the performance of the novel Mg-Al mixed oxide adsorbent were investigated. The optimized Mg-Al mixed oxide adsorbent had a Langmuir adsorption capacity of 53 mg/g. This adsorption capacity was higher than that of the separate Mg oxide and Al oxide. The synergy between Mg and Al is beneficial to the adsorption performance of the material. The fluoride adsorption capacity of the optimized Mg-Al mixed oxide adsorbent is only slightly affected by ions such as Cl−, NO3−, SO42−, Na+, and K+and is excellent for use in recycling and real water. The hydroxyl groups on the surface of the Mg-Al mixed oxide adsorbent play a key role in the adsorption of fluorine. The as-obtained novel Mg-Al mixed oxide adsorbent is an efficient and environmentally friendly agent for fluoride removal from drinking water.

SOLID SULFONIC ACID CATALYSTS BASED ON POROUS CARBONS AND CARBON–SILICA COMPOSITES

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (06) ◽  
pp. 229-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
XIAO NING TIAN ◽  
LIJUAN LUO ◽  
ZHONGQING JIANG ◽  
X. S. ZHAO
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Esterification Reaction ◽  
Mesoporous Carbons ◽  
Templating Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Silica Template

Mesoporous carbons prepared using a templating method under different carbonization temperatures are sulfonated with concentrated H2SO4 . Without the moving of silica template carbon–silica composites were prepared, which can maintain the pore structure well during sulfonation reaction process. The resultant samples are characterized using nitrogen adsorption, transmission electron microscope, field-emission scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and elemental analysis techniques. The catalytic performances of the sulfonated carbons and composites are evaluated by esterification reaction of methanol with acetic acid. The results show that a low-temperature carbonization process is favorable for improving the reaction conversion of acetic acid. In addition, the sulfonated carbon–silica composites show a higher acetic acid conversion than the sulfonated mesoporous carbons.

scholarly journals Sulfur resistance of Ce-Mn/TiO 2 catalysts for low-temperature NH 3 –SCR

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 171846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan Xu ◽  
Wenjing Yang ◽  
Shitong Cui ◽  
Jason Street ◽  
Yan Luo
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Conversion Rate ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Catalyst Loading ◽  
Impregnation Method ◽  
No Conversion ◽  
X Ray

Ce-Mn/TiO 2 catalyst prepared using a simple impregnation method demonstrated a better low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH 3 (NH 3 –SCR) activity in comparison with the sol-gel method. The Ce-Mn/TiO 2 catalyst loading with 20% Ce had the best low-temperature activity and achieved a NO conversion rate higher than 90% at 140–260°C with a 99.7% NO conversion rate at 180°C. The Ce-Mn/TiO 2 catalyst only had a 6% NO conversion rate decrease after 100 ppm of SO 2 was added to the stream. When SO 2 was removed from the stream, the catalyst was able to recover completely. The crystal structure, morphology, textural properties and valence state of the metals involving the novel catalysts were investigated using X-ray diffraction, N 2 adsorption and desorption analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy, respectively. The decrease of NH 3 –SCR performance in the presence of 100 ppm SO 2 was due to the decrease of the surface area, change of the pore structure, the decrease of Ce 4+ and Mn 4+ concentration and the formation of the sulfur phase chemicals which blocked the active sites and changed the valence status of the elements.

Adsorption of microcystin-LR on mesoporous carbons and its potential use in drinking water source

Chemosphere ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 15-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong-Ann Park ◽  
Sung-Mok Jung ◽  
In-Geol Yi ◽  
Jae-Woo Choi ◽  
Song-Bae Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Drinking Water Source ◽  
Mesoporous Carbons ◽  
Potential Use

scholarly journals Testing PtCu Nanoparticles Supported on Highly Ordered Mesoporous Carbons CMK3 and CMK8 as Catalysts for Low-Temperature Fuel Cells

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 724
Author(s):  
Julia Garcia-Cardona ◽  
Francisco Alcaide ◽  
Enric Brillas ◽  
Ignasi Sirés ◽  
Pere L. Cabot
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Binding Energies ◽  
Cyclic Voltammograms ◽  
Mesoporous Carbons ◽  
Cu Nanoparticles ◽  
Ordered Mesoporous Carbons ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Ordered Mesoporous

Pt(Cu) nanoparticles supported on CMK3 and CMK8 ordered mesoporous carbons (OMCs) have been synthesized by electroless deposition of Cu followed by galvanic exchange with Pt. The structural characterization by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction showed the formation of Pt(Cu) nanoparticles of 4–5 nm, in which PtCu alloys with contracted fcc Pt lattice and 70–80 at.% Pt was identified. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses indicated that the Pt(Cu) nanoparticles were mainly composed of a PtCu alloy core covered by a Pt-rich shell, in agreement with the steady cyclic voltammograms, which did not show any Cu oxidation peaks. Electroactive surface areas up to about 70 m2 gPt−1 were obtained. The onset potentials for CO oxidation and the oxygen reduction reaction were more negative and positive, respectively, as compared to Pt/C, thus indicating higher activity of these Pt(Cu) catalysts with respect to the latter. Based on the corresponding binding energies, these better activities were attributed to the favorable geometric and ligand effects of Cu on Pt, which were able to reduce the adsorption energy of the intermediates on Pt. Pt(Cu)/CMK3 showed competitive mass and specific activities, as well as better stability than Pt/C.

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