Characterization of Magnetic Nanoiron Oxides for the Removal of Metal Ions from Aqueous Solution

ABSTRACT

Two nanostructured hybrid materials are reported that include uncoated magnetic nanoiron oxides and magnetic nanoiron oxides treated with rose leaf extract. Atomic and molecular absorption spectrometry were used to evaluate the sensitivity of these materials for the isolation of Cr(VI), Zn(II), Pb(II), and Ca(II) from aqueous solution. The structure and physicochemical properties of the resulting nanohybrids were characterized by scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The results show that following 15?min of contact in acidic solution, the uncoated magnetic nanoiron oxides removed approximately 90% of Cr(VI), while the magnetic nanoiron oxides coated with rose leaf extract removed 92% of the analyte. These correspond to most industrial wastewater conditions. For the removal of Ca(II) and Zn(II), it was necessary to adjust the pH to neutral to maximize the efficiency. Pb(II) showed maximum removal efficiency when the solution is basic. The simple rose extract suspension was also used for metal removal with high capacity. The results demonstrate that the magnetic nanoiron oxides were uniformly distributed in the rose leaf extract. The extract served as a capping agent due to the presence of polyphenolics.     

Theoretical Study of Substituent Effects on Geometric and Spectroscopic Parameters (IR, 13C, 29Si NMR) and Energy Decomposition Analysis of the Bonding in Molybdenum Silylidyne Complexes CpMo(CO)2(≡Si‐para‐C6H4X)

In this study, we report the substituent effect on the structures, frontier orbital analysis, and spectroscopic properties (IR , ¹³C , ²⁹Si NMR ) in the molybdenum silylidyne complexes CpMo (CO )₂(≡Si‐para ‐C₆H₄X ) (X = H, F, Cl, CN , NO₂ , Me, OMe , NH₂ , NHMe ) using MPW1PW91 quantum chemical calculations. The calculated structural parameters and spectral parameters are compatible with the experimental values in similar complexes. The nature of the chemical bond between the [Cp(OC ) ₂Mo ]⁻ and [Si‐para ‐C₆H₄X ]⁺ fragments was explored with energy decomposition analysis (EDA ). The percentage composition in terms of the defined groups of frontier orbitals for CpMo (CO )₂(≡Si‐para ‐C₆H₄X ) complexes was investigated to explore the character of the metal–ligand bonds. The linear correlations between the properties and Hammett constants (σ _p) were illustrated. Natural bond orbital analysis (NBO ) was used to illustrate the electronic structure of the complexes.     

Determination of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk by a Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Fluorescent Immunoassay

A sensitive and rapid magnetic nanoparticle-based fluorescent immunoassay for the determination of aflatoxin M1 in raw milk was developed. Aflatoxin M1 was converted to aflatoxin M1-o-carboxymethyl oxime. The aflatoxin M1-oxime was used for the preparation of aflatoxin M1-oxime-fluoresceinamine conjugate through the carbodiimide reaction. The aflatoxin M1-oxime-fluoresceinamine conjugate was characterized by ultraviolet–visible and infrared spectroscopy. Magnetic nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄) were synthesized and modified by 3-(aminopropyl)triethoxysilane. The size of initial (139?nm) and functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (147?nm) was determined by particle analysis. The optimal mass of immobilized antibody (25?µg) and optimal concentration of aflatoxin M1-oxime-fluoresceinamine conjugate (15?µg?mL^?1) for magnetic nanoparticle-based fluorescent immunoassay were determined. The developed immunoassay provided a linear aflatoxin M1 concentration range from 3.0 to 100?pg?mL^?1 in bovine milk. The detection limit was 2.9?pg?mL^?1. The results of aflatoxin M1 magnetic nanoparticle-based fluorescent immunoassay in heat-treated milk and phosphate-buffered saline at pH 6.6 were compared. The influence of the somatic cell count, pH, and fat concentration in bovine milk on the aflatoxin M1 immunoassay was investigated. The influence of the milk species on the immunoassay was also characterized. The high fat concentration ovine milk depressed the sensitivity of the aflatoxin M1 immunoassay.     

Electronic structure,magnetic properties,and mixed valence character of Ce2Ni3Si5 from first principles calculations

Cerium intermetallic compounds exhibit anomalous physical properties such as heavy fermion and Kondo behaviors. Here, an ab initio study of the electronic structure, magnetic properties, and mixed valence character of Ce₂Ni₃Si₅ using density functional theory (DFT) is presented. Two theoretical methods, including pure Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof (PBE) and PBE + U , are used. In this study, Ce³⁺ and Ce⁴⁺ are considered as two different constituents in the unit cell. The formation energy calculations on the DFT level propose that Ce is in a stable mixed valence of 3.379 at 0 K. The calculated electronic structure shows that Ce₂Ni₃Si₅ is a metallic compound with a contribution at the Fermi level from Ce 4f and Ni 3d states. With the inclusion of the effective Hubbard parameter (U _eff), the five valence electrons of 5 Ce³⁺ ions are distributed only on Ce³⁺ 4f orbitals. Therefore, the occupied Ce³⁺ 4f band is located in the valence band (VB) while Ce⁴⁺ 4f orbitals are empty and Located at the Fermi level. The calculated magnetic moment in Ce₂Ni₃Si₅ is only due to cerium (Ce³⁺) in good agreement with the experimental results. The U _eff value of 5.4 eV provides a reasonable magnetic moment of 0.981 for the unpaired electron per Ce³⁺ ion. These results may serve as a guide for studying present mixed valence cerium‐based compounds. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Removal of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution using magnetic biochar synthesized by a single step method

Magnetic biochar, as an adsorbent, was synthesized by a single step method, where iron salt was directly mixed with pinewood sawdust by chemical co-precipitation and subsequently pyrolyzed at 700°C for Cr (VI) removal from aqueous solution. The effects of some important parameters including adsorbent dosage (0.4–2.8?g/L), pH (1–10) of the solution, contact time (0–1440 minutes), initial concentration (30–120?mg/L), and temperature (20–40°C) were investigated in batch experiments. Both pre- and post-adsorbents were characterized by SEM-EDX and XPS to investigate the adsorption mechanism. The maximum adsorption capacity of the tested magnetic biochar under the certain experimental conditions determined as optimal was 42.7?mg/g for Cr (VI). The adsorption data were proved to be suitable for the pseudo-second order model for kinetics and the Langmuir model for isotherms with correlation R²?=?0.9996 andR²?>?0.9980, respectively, after fitting with four kinetic models (pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order, W-M model, and Elovich) and three isotherm models (Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin). The characteristic analyses further verified that the efficient particle was a mixture of iron oxides in essence, and it had a strong effect on the spontaneous and endothermic adsorption process.     

Slc11a2第六跨膜区在十二烷基磷酰胆碱胶束中的结构

采用圆二色谱和核磁共振波谱研究了Slc11a2第六跨膜区在十二烷基磷酰胆碱(DPC)膜模拟环境中的结构和定位.结果表明,Slc11a2第六跨膜区在DPC胶束中N端和C端各形成一小段α螺旋,两段螺旋中间通过高度灵活的区域连接,整个肽插入到DPC胶束中.H267A突变使螺旋长度变长,H272A突变使螺旋长度略有变短,突变后结构的变化可能和蛋白功能缺失相关.     

Effect of seasonal variation on dust samples of a winter fog affected urban environment of India,South East Asia

Physical and chemical characteristics of leaf dust (LD) samples, collected between 2011 and 2013, of a severely winter fog affected and polluted urban environment (Allahabad, India) of Indo-Gangetic plain are presented in this study. The weather changes in the study area are grouped into three effective annual seasonal periods – winter fog, pre-monsoon and post-monsoon. The pronounced impact of seasonal variations is observed in LD characteristics, as ~46% of the winter fog period samples ranges in size between 2.5 and 20 µm with high magnetic susceptibility (up to 938.22 × 10^?8 m³ kg^?1). In comparison, 35% of the LD from pre-monsoon period occurs in the size range of 100–300 µm with low magnetic susceptibility (up to 43.29 × 10^?8 m³ kg^?1). The fractal analysis involving submicroscopic clast dimension of LD also reveals a seasonal influence. The toxic metals (Pb, Zn, Cd, Cr and Ni) in LD belonging to winter fog and post-monsoon periods increase in comparison to samples from pre-monsoon time. Multivariate statistical analysis of trace element data suggests that the LD collected from winter fog and post-monsoon periods originate predominantly from anthropogenic source, whereas those collected during pre-monsoon owe their origin to crustal and anthropogenic sources, mainly. The present study has demonstrated the role of seasonal variation in controlling the physical and chemical properties of particulate matter based on multiple parameter analyses, and the derivation of the dust load from a mixed source (upper continental crust, anthropogenic and vehicular) for the study area for the first time.     

以滤纸为模板合成新型介孔生物活性玻璃微管材料

用快速滤纸为生物模板,通过先浸渍后焙烧的方法合成了介孔生物活性玻璃微管材料。快速滤纸的管状结构被完美复制,其管壁为生成的介孔生物玻璃材料。通过在合成过程中引入铁元素可以使材料具有一定的磁性。材料的形貌、结构和磁性通过扫描电镜、粉末X射线衍射、透射电镜、氮气吸附-脱附曲线,红外光谱和磁滞回线进行了表征。并且通过模拟体液浸泡方法考察了其矿化能力,以地塞米松为模型药物考察其释药能力和生物相容性。合成的介孔生物活性玻璃微管材料具有复杂的管状多级结构、快速的矿化能力和良好的生物相容性,并具备一定的磁性,是一种不可多得的药物缓释材料。     

Nonlinear Responses of a Magnetoelastic Beam in a Step-Pulsed Magnetic Field

A theoretical study is carried out on the dynamics of a magnetoelastic beam being in a step-pulsed magnetic field. For this aim, the magnetic potential and elastic energies are determined for the beam and partial differential equations are established according to Hamilton's principle. It is proven that the magnetoelastic beam can give a variety of complex behavior in the case of step-pulsed field excitations. An intermediate regime of two-well chaos is observed. Theoretical findings were found to be in a good agreement with the experimental results for the specific system parameters. On leave from Institute of Physics, University of Bayreuth, 65440 Bayreuth, Germany An erratum to this article is available at .     

氮化铁磁性流体密封研究

利用磁性流体被磁场吸附的原理，探讨了氮化铁磁性流体密封装置的设计原理和动作过程，分析并通过试验验证了磁性流体密封承压能力，进而成功地研制了氮化铁磁性流体密封安全阀，基于磁性流体密封安全阀开启压力稳定性、可控性和密封性能测试结果，所研制的样机已正常运行10000h。