Safety and Efficacy of Pseudomonas Exopolymer in Sequestration of Iron From Aqueous Environments

Author(s):  
Moushumi Ghosh ◽  
Divya Sharma ◽  
Taranpreet Kaur

The present study reports the iron binding characteristics and safety of an exopolymer (EBP) of an environmental isolate of Pseudomonas sp. The EBP was predominantly polysaccharide in composition with pyruvic and uronic acid residues. A prevalence of carboxyl and hydroxyl groups was observed in the Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a porous structure in a linear fashion with large number of grooves. The purified EBP was stable for over two months and exhibited rapid binding of iron (25mg/L) within 10 minutes at ambient temperature. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) analysis of iron challenged EBP suggested the involvement of carboxyl groups in potentiating iron removal. Both Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms depicted high iron removal capacity in comparison to reported biomasses or biopolymers. Cytotoxic effects were not observed upon challenging various doses of EBP in RAW 264.7 cell lines implying a strong possibility of application of the EBP.

Author(s):  
Tooba Saeed ◽  
Abdul Naeem ◽  
Tahira Mahmood ◽  
Afsar Khan ◽  
Zahoor Ahmad ◽  
...  

Abstract Manganese oxide nanosheets and manganese oxide composite with polyvinyl chloride (MnO2-PVC) were synthesized by the oxidation method for the efficient removal of congo red (CR). The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray, surface area, point of zero charge and thermogravimetric analysis were performed to verify the newly synthesized adsorbents. After functionalizing the surface of MnO2 nanosheets with PVC, the PZC and SA were amplified from 4.10 and 214 m2g−1 to 5.01 and 226 m2g−1 respectively. The batch adsorption results showed that the removal capacity of CR on both the adsorbents decreased with the increase of pH and time, but increased with the increase of adsorbent dosage. However, due to the high stability, porosity and greater surface area, the PVC composite of MnO 2 was found to exhibit 15 times greater CR removal efficiency than its parent MnO 2 . Furthermore, the thermodynamic parameters specified that CR adsorption onto both the adsorbents was exothermic, spontaneous and film diffusion accompanied by the intraparticle diffusion is the rate controlling step. These results validate that MnO 2 composite with PVC is a useful, eco-friendly, competent candidate for dye removal from wastewater.


2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (a1) ◽  
pp. C554-C554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Purnendu Nandy ◽  
V. Pedireddi

Molecular adducts of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin (1) with aza-donors like 4,4'-bipyridine (a), 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane (b), trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene (c), 4,4'-trimethylene-dipyridine (d), phenazine (e), 1,10-phenanthroline (f), 1,7-phenanthroline (g) and 4,7-phenanthroline (h) have been prepared. All the molecular complexes are crystallized along with the solvent of crystallization, except in the complex with the aza-donor b. Detailed structural analysis of the obtained complexes has been carried out by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The three dimensional structures of the molecular adducts are facilitated by directional hydrogen bonding features of hydroxyl groups with aza donors as well as solvent molecules, leading to the formation of different types of supramolecular architectures like sheets, tapes, host-guest assembly etc. For example, in the complex of 1 and aza donor a, which crystallizes as a hydrate, the porphyrin molecules interact with water and 4,4'-bipyridine through O-H...O and O-H...N hydrogen bonds, which leads to the formation of molecular sheets in two dimensional arrangement. An important noteworthy observation is that the molecular complexes are crystalline even after removal of the solvents by heating, as characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Further, all the complexes are found to be fluorescence sensitive, perhaps due to the porphyrin molecules.


Author(s):  
Fredy Kurniawan ◽  
Rahmi Rahmi

SnO2 nanoparticles have been synthesized by high voltage electrolysis. Tin bare was used for anode and cathode. The effect of potentials and electrolyte were studied. The particles obtained after electrolysis was characterized using X-ray Diffraction (XRD). The diffractogram is in agreement with the standard diffraction pattern of SnO2 which is identified as tetragonal structure. The Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrum indicates that there is a vibration of Sn–O asymmetric at 580 cm-1. The optimum potential for SnO2 nanoparticles synthesis is 60 V at 0.06 M HCl which shows the highest UV-Vis spectrum. The absorption peak of SnO2 nanoparticles by UV-Vis spectrophotometer appears at about 207 nm. The particle size analysis shows that the SnO2 nanoparticles obtained have the size distribution in a range of 25-150 nm with the highest volume at 83.11 nm. Copyright © 2017 BCREC Group. All rights reservedReceived: 15th November 2016; Revised: 26th February 2017; Accepted: 27th February 2017How to Cite: Rahmi, R., Kurniawan, F. (2017). Synthesis of SnO2 Nanoparticles by High Potential Electrolysis. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 12 (2): 281-286 (doi:10.9767/bcrec.12.2.773.281-286)Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.9767/bcrec.12.2.773.281-286 


1990 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 1508-1512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Mégnamisi-Bélombé ◽  
Bernhard Nuber

The ammonium salts of the complex anions trans-diiodobis(ethanedial-dioximato)-cobaltate(III), [Col2(GH)2]-, and trans-diiodobis(ethanedial-dioximato)rhodate(III), [RhI2(GH)2]- (GH- = ethanedial dioximate or glyoximate), have been synthesized and their structures determined from single crystal X-ray diffraction data at room temperature. The crystals of the two salts are monoclinic, space group C2/c. NH4[CoI2(GH)2] (I) crystallizes as dark-brown prisms with a greenish reflectance; its crystal data are: C4H10Col2N5O4, Mr = 504.90; a = 8.910(6), b = 11.700(9), c = 11.691(6) Å; β = 93.55(5)°; V = 1216.4 Å3; Z = 4; Dc = 2.78 Mg m-3. NH4[RhI2(GH)2] (II) crystallizes as yellow-brown blocks with crystal data: C4H10I2N5O4Rh, Mr = 548.88; a = 9.038(4), b = 11.949(5), c = 11.770(3) Å; β = 95.54(3)°; V = 1265.16 A3; Z = 4; Dc = 2.87 Mg m-3. The two structures were refined to a final RW = 0.045 for 1209 observed independent reflections and 95 parameters for I, and to a final RW = 0.040 for 1922 observed independent reflections and 87 parameters for II. The coordination geometry around Co or Rh in the anionic complexes is a distorted (4 + 2) octahedron of four equatorial chelating N atoms and two apical iodides. The H atoms of the hydroxyl groups are involved, as usual, in intramolecular O—H—O bridges with uniform Ο···Ο separations of 2.582 Å for I, and 2.713 Å for II. The rectilinear I—Co—I or I—Rh—I triads form “infinite” zigzag chains extending parallel to the ab plane, with a weak I—I contact of 3.988 Å for I, and 4.010 Å for II.


Cerâmica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 62 (364) ◽  
pp. 386-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. M. Ferreira ◽  
L. H. L. Louro ◽  
A. M. Costa ◽  
J. B. de Campos ◽  
M. H. Prado da Silva

Abstract In the present study, hydroxyapatite and Zn-substituted hydroxyapatite powders were synthesized using ostrich eggshell as a calcium source. The samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy with field emission gun, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to identify the present phases, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy for quantitative chemical analysis of the synthesized and heat treated powders. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy technique was used before and after heat treatments at 700, 900 and 1100 °C in order to identify the functional groups present, as an additional technique to the XRD analysis. The results presented in this study represent a promising method for synthesis of hydroxyapatite and hydroxyapatite partially substituted with zinc, since the results showed no undesirable phases or impurities in the produced powders. It was observed that Zn-substituted hydroxyapatite showed higher thermal stability, when compared to pure hydroxyapatite.


Chemistry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 591-599
Author(s):  
Brock A. Stenfors ◽  
Richard J. Staples ◽  
Shannon M. Biros ◽  
Felix N. Ngassa

Treatment of 2,4-dinitrophenol with sulfonyl chlorides in the presence of pyridine results in the formation of undesired pyridinium salts. In non-aqueous environments, the formation of the insoluble pyridinium salt greatly affects the formation of the desired product. A facile method of producing the desired sulfonate involves the use of an aqueous base with a water-miscible solvent. Herein, we present the optimization of methods for the formation of sulfonates and its application in the production of desired x-substituted 2,4-dinitrophenyl-4′-phenylbenzenesulfonates. This strategy is environmentally benign and supports a wide range of starting materials. Additionally, the intermolecular interactions of these sulfonate compounds were investigated using single-crystal x-ray diffraction data.


Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie-Mao Wang ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Erh-Chiang Chen ◽  
Yun-Ju Chen ◽  
Tzong-Ming Wu

The enhancement of the ultraviolet (UV) photodegradation resistance of biodegradable polymers can improve their application efficacy in a natural environment. In this study, the hexadecylamine modified layered zinc phenylphosphonate (m-PPZn) was used as a UV protection additive for poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) via solution mixing. The results from the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and wide-angle X-ray diffraction analysis of the m-PPZn indicated the occurrence of hexadecylamine intercalation. FTIR and gel permeation chromatography were used to characterize the evolution of the PBAT/m-PPZn composites after being artificially irradiated via a light source. The various functional groups produced via photodegradation were analyzed to illustrate the enhanced UV protection ability of m-PPZn in the composite materials. From the appearance, the yellowness index of the PBAT/m-PPZn composite materials was significantly lower than that of the pure PBAT matrix due to photodegradation. These results were confirmed by the molecular weight reduction in PBAT with increasing m-PPZn content, possibly due to the UV photon energy reflection by the m-PPZn. This study presents a novel approach of improving the UV photodegradation of a biodegradable polymer using an organically modified layered zinc phenylphosphonate composite.


2014 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 315-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Siriprom ◽  
K. Chantarasunthon ◽  
K. Teanchai

This work aims at characterizing the thermal and physical properties of chitosan. The samples were evaluated for potentiality to use as raw material for biodegradable films raw material. Their thermal and physical properties have been also discussed in detail which Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), respectively. The result of the XRD pattern indicated the sample has amorphous-crystalline structure and FTIR results confirmed the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonding between the amino and hydroxyl groups of the sample. In good agreement between the EDXRF and TGA results, noticed that the removal of moisture and volatile material.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1101 ◽  
pp. 286-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Rahmayanti ◽  
Sri Juari Santosa ◽  
Sutarno

Gallic acid-modified magnetites were synthesized by one and two-step reactions via the newly developed sonochemical co-precipitation method. The two-step reaction included the formation of magnetite powder and mixing the magnetite powder with gallic acid solution, while the one-step reaction did not go through the formation magnetite powder. The obtained gallic acid-modified magnetites were characterized by the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, the X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). More over, the magnetic properties were studied by using a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM). The characterization results showed that there were differences in crystalinity, surface morphology and magnetic properties of products that were formed by one and two-step reactions.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
H. B. Patil ◽  
S. V. Borse

Semiconducting thin films of ternary () have been deposited on glass substrate by the simple and economical chemical bath deposition method. We report the deposition and optimization of the solution growth parameters such as temperature, complexing agent, thiourea, and deposition time that maximizes the thickness of the deposited thin film. The X-ray diffraction deposited thin films having cubic structure. The thin films were uniform and adherent to substrate. The composition was found homogeneous and stoichiometric by EDAX analysis.


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