Evaluating the Removal of the Antibiotic Cephalexin from Aqueous Solutions Using an Adsorbent Obtained from Palm Oil Fiber

This study aimed to understand the adsorption process of cephalexin (CPX) from aqueous solution by a biochar produced from the fiber residue of palm oil. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Boehm titration, and the point of zero charge were used to characterize the morphology and surface functional groups of the adsorbent. Batch tests were carried out to evaluate the effects of the solution pH, temperature, and antibiotic structure. The adsorption behavior followed the Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order model with a maximum CPX adsorption capacity of 57.47 mg g⁻¹. Tests on the thermodynamic behavior suggested that chemisorption occurs with an activation energy of 91.6 kJ mol⁻¹ through a spontaneous endothermic process. Electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding represent the most likely adsorption mechanisms, although π–π interactions also appear to contribute. Finally, the CPX removal efficiency of the adsorbent was evaluated for synthetic matrices of municipal wastewater and urine. Promising results were obtained, indicating that this adsorbent can potentially be applied to purifying wastewater that contains trace antibiotics.     

Effective Removal of Methylene Blue from Simulated Wastewater Using ZnO-Chitosan Nanocomposites: Optimization,Kinetics, and Isotherm Studies

Successful synthesis of ZnO-chitosan nanocomposites was conducted for the removal of methylene blue from an aqueous medium. Remarkable performance of the nanocomposites was demonstrated for the effective uptake of the dye, thereby achieving 83.77, 93.78 and 97.93 mg g⁻¹ for the chitosan, 5 wt.% ZnO-Chitosan and 10 wt.% ZnO-Chitosan, respectively. The corresponding adsorption efficiency was 88.77, 93.78 and 97.95 for the chitosan, 5 wt.% ZnO-Chitosan and 10 wt.% ZnO-Chitosan, respectively. Upon regeneration, good reusability of the nanocomposites was manifested for the continuous removal of the dye up to six consecutive cycles. The adsorption process was kinetically described by a pseudo-first order model, while the isotherms were best fitted by the Langmuir model.     

Mesoporous V-doped TiO2 Nanoparticles as New Adsorbents for the Removal of Methylene Blue from Color Textile Wastewater

V-doped TiO2 nanoparticles(NPs) as dye adsorbents are synthesized by the co-precipitation method and characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscope, N2 adsorption at 77 K, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The adsorption of methylene blue(MB) on the V-doped TiO2 NPs is studied in detail by varying the calcination temperature and V doping amount of the adsorbent, adsorbate concentration, adsorbent dosage, agitation rate, reaction temperature, and p H. The comparison of dye adsorption on V-doped TiO2 and parent TiO2 demonstrates that the adsorptive activity of TiO2 can be improved by V doping. The enhanced adsorptive performance can be attributed to the tremendous changes in texture, structure, and surface morphology of adsorbent. The adsorption kinetic analysis shows that the adsorption follows the pseudo-second order kinetics. The apparent activation energy for adsorption is calculated by Arrhenius formula to be 37.6 k J·mol-1, indicating that the adsorption is controlled by both of the diffusion and interfacial adsorption steps. The adsorption data are analyzed using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms and the results indicate that the Langmuir model provides better correlation of the experimental data. The results conclusively show that the adsorption of MB is a spontaneous behavior and endothermic reaction with the ΔH value of 17.60 k J·mol-1.     

脐橙皮中黄酮类化合物与果胶的分离和提取研究

黄酮类化合物是具备主要生物活性的天然产物,果胶是人体7大营养素中膳食纤维的主要成分.实验就黄酮和果胶提取分别作L9(34)和L16(44)正交化实验.工艺条件表明,提取黄酮的较佳工艺条件是:固液比1∶30,超声处理时间55 min,处理温度50℃,浸提液浓缩得到粗黄酮.提取黄酮后的脐橙皮渣中提取果胶的较佳工艺条件是:70℃的温度,提取时间为55 min,pH=2.0,固液提取比为1∶25.     

La3+’s Effect on the Surface (101) of Anatase for Methylene Blue Dye Removal,a DFT Study

Density functional theory (DFT) is a widely used method for studying matter at the quantum level. In this study, the surface (101) of TiO₂ (anatase phase) was considered to develop DFT calculations and explain the effect of lanthanum ion (La³⁺) on the electronic properties, adsorption capacity, and photocatalytic activity of this semiconductor. Due to the presence of the La³⁺ ion, the bandgap energy value of La/TiO₂ (2.98 eV) was lower than that obtained for TiO₂ (3.21 eV). TDOS analysis demonstrated the presence of hybrid levels in La/TiO₂ composed mainly of O2p and La5d orbitals. The chemical nature of the La-O bond was estimated from PDOS analysis, Bader charge analysis, and ELF function, resulting in a polar covalent type, due to the combination of covalent and ionic bonds. In general, the adsorption of the methylene blue (MB) molecule on the surface (101) of La/TiO₂ was energetically more favorable than on the surface (101) of TiO₂. The thermodynamic stability of doping TiO₂ with lanthanum was deduced from the negative heat-segmentation values obtained. The evidence from this theoretical study supports the experimental results reported in the literature and suggests that the semiconductor La/TiO₂ is a potential catalyst for applications that require sunlight.     

Adsorptive Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution using a Ni-Metal Organic Framework Material

A specific metal organic framework (MOF) material was synthesized based on Ni(Ac)₂ · 4H₂O and 1-H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid through hydrothermal method. It was a promising candidate as adsorbent due to its large surface areas, porous structure, ordering and controllable properties. In this paper, it was characterized by XRD, SEM, FTIR, TGA and N₂ adsorption isotherm. Meanwhile MOF was treated as adsorbent for absorption of methylene blue. Using this material to remove methylene blue, which is low cost, simple and high efficiency. It shows great potential in removing other dyes and the adsorption rate could reach 85.08%.     

以橘子皮为碳源合成的CeO2@C及其对酸性染料去除性能

以Ce(NO₃)₃·6H₂O、橘子皮为原料,利用共沉积法制备氧化铈水合物与橘子皮混合物(CeO₂·x H₂O@OPP),通过在N₂中煅烧CeO₂·x H₂O@OPP获得CeO₂@C复合材料。利用FT-IR、X射线衍射、扫描电镜、拉曼光谱、UV-Vis、X射线光电子能谱、光电流测试方法对合成材料进行了表征。结果表明,CeO₂@C保留了较多的有机官能团,材料内具有较丰富的氧空穴及碳键,Ce、C、O元素均匀分布于材料内。光催化实验结果表明,在CeO₂中引入碳有利于光生电子与空穴分离,提高光电流强度及光催化效率,且CeO₂@C中碳含量对有机染料吸附及光催化效率影响较大。     

ZnO/Boron Nitride Quantum Dots Nanocomposites for the Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange

In this study, a heterostructure photocatalyst of ZnO nanoparticles decorated with boron nitride quantum dots (ZnO/BNQDs) was successfully synthesized by a simple solution procedure. The synthesized ZnO/BNQDs show that the BNQDs effectively suppress the recombination of photoinduced electrons and holes and the transfer of holes from ZnO nanoparticles by the formation of a heterojunction. The ZnO/BNQD nanocomposites thus demonstrate superior photocatalytic performances and excellent stability for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) under UV light irradiation. Based on the obtained results, the possible photocatalytic mechanism is proposed and discussed. Thus, the ZnO/BNQD nanocomposites demonstrate potential as an efficient low-cost photocatalyst for application in the photodegradation of organic dyes in wastewater for environmental remediation.     

A Highly Efficient Environmental-Friendly Adsorbent Based on Schiff Base for Removal of Cu(II) from Aqueous Solutions: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study

Removal of heavy metals from drinking water sources and rivers is of strategic health importance and is essential for sustainable ecosystem development, in particular in polluted areas around the globe. In this work, new hybrid inorganic-organic material adsorbents made of ortho- (Si-o-OR) or para-Schiff base silica (Si-p-OR) were synthesized and characterized in depth. These hybrid adsorbents show a high selectivity to Cu(II), even in the presence of competing heavy metals (Zn(II), Cd(II), and Pb(II)), and also demonstrate great reusability after five adsorption-desorption cycles. Maximum sorption capacity for Cu(II) was found for Si-o-OR (79.36 mg g⁻¹) and Si-p-OR (36.20 mg g⁻¹) in no less than 25 min. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy studies demonstrate that this uptake occurs due to a chelating effect, which allows these adsorbents to trap Cu(II) ions on their surfaces; this result is supported by a theoretical study for Si-o-OR. The new adsorbents were tested against real water samples extracted from two rivers from the Oriental region of Morocco.     

Modified Calcium Alginate Beads with Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate and Clay as Adsorbent for Removal of Methylene Blue

In present study, we have investigated the effect of an anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and clay on calcium alginate beads was studied to remove methylene blue (MB) and to improve the adsorption capacity. The effects of various experimental parameters, such as shaking rate, initial dye concentration, temperature, and pH on the adsorption rate, have been studied. Equilibrium studies showed that the sorption of the dye was enhanced in presence of SDS. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis showed that SDS entrapped beads have more pores and cavities which could be responsible for improved adsorption of MB. The kinetics of cationic dye adsorption nicely followed pseudo-second-order process. The evaluated thermodynamic parameters (ΔG ^o, ΔH ^o, ΔS ^o) suggest endothermic adsorption of MB. The results revealed that the surfactant entrapped alginate could be considered as potential adsorbents for MB removal from aqueous solutions.     

表面氨基高密度化介孔氧化硅的合成及其高效去除酸性橙7

以月桂酸为阴离子表面活性剂,3-胺丙基三乙氧基硅烷(APTES)为共结构导向剂,合成了高含量氨基功能化介孔氧化硅材料(AFMS)。以AFMS为吸附剂对溶液中酸性橙7(AO7)进行吸附,对影响AO7吸附效率的相关因素进行了详细研究,结果表明,溶液pH值及温度影响较大。吸附动力学表明,本研究中合成的AFMS对AO7的吸附速率极快。Sips吸附模型对吸附等温线模拟效果最好,从中可知AO7在样品D(由3.0 mL正硅酸乙酯及1.4 mL APTES合成)上的最大吸附量为1.26 mmol·g^-1,远远高于相关文献报道的值。此外,通过吸-脱附循环实验证明,样品D具有良好的稳定性。     

Sunlight-Active BiOI Photocatalyst as an Efficient Adsorbent for the Removal of Organic Dyes and Antibiotics from Aqueous Solutions

A bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) photocatalyst with excellent sunlight-driven performance was synthesized by a solvothermal route without the addition of surfactants or capping agents. The prepared photocatalyst exhibited a tetragonal phase with an energy band gap of 2.15 eV. The efficiency of the photocatalyst was elucidated by monitoring the photodegradation of organic dyes and antibiotics. The BiOI photocatalyst provided a 95% removal of norfloxacin (NOR) antibiotics under visible light illumination. Interestingly, the complete removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye was achieved after 80 min of natural sunlight irradiation. The photodegradation reaction followed the first-order reaction. Both photo-generated holes and electrons play vital roles in the photodegradation of the pollutant. The BiOI photocatalyst remains stable and still shows a high efficiency even after the fifth run. This confirms the great cycling ability and high structural stability of the photocatalyst. The prepared BiOI catalyst, with a high surface area of 118 m² g⁻¹, can act as an excellent adsorbent as well. The synergistic effect based on both adsorption and photocatalysis is a key factor in achieving a very high removal efficiency. The photoactivity under sunlight is higher than that observed under visible light, supporting the practical use of the BiOI photocatalyst for the removal of organic pollutants in wastewater through the utilization of abundant solar energy.     

表面氨基高密度化介孔氧化硅的合成及其高效去除酸性橙7

以月桂酸为阴离子表面活性剂,3-胺丙基三乙氧基硅烷(APTES)为共结构导向剂,合成了高含量氨基功能化介孔氧化硅材料(AFMS)。以AFMS为吸附剂对溶液中酸性橙7(AO7)进行吸附,对影响AO7吸附效率的相关因素进行了详细研究,结果表明,溶液p H值及温度影响较大。吸附动力学表明,本研究中合成的AFMS对AO7的吸附速率极快。Sips吸附模型对吸附等温线模拟效果最好,从中可知AO7在样品D(由3.0 m L正硅酸乙酯及1.4 m L APTES合成)上的最大吸附量为1.26 mmol·g-1,远远高于相关文献报道的值。此外,通过吸-脱附循环实验证明,样品D具有良好的稳定性。     

A Cyclen-Functionalized Cobalt-Substituted Sandwich-Type Tungstoarsenate with Versatility in Removal of Methylene Blue and Anti-ROS-Sensitive Tumor Cells

Oxidative degradation by using reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an effective method to treat pollutants. The synthesis of artificial oxidase for the degradation of dyes is a hot spot in molecular science. In this study, a nanoscale sandwich-type polyoxometalate (POM) on the basis of a tetra-nuclear cobalt cluster and trivacant B-α-Keggin-type tungstoarsenate {[Co(C₈H₂₀N₄)]₄}{Co₄(H₂O)₂[HAsW₉O₃₄]₂}∙4H₂O (abbreviated as CAW, C₈H₂₀N₄ = cyclen) has been synthesized and structurally examined by infrared (IR) spectrum, ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectrum, X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS), single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SXRD), and bond valence sum (Σs) calculation. According to the structural analysis, the principal element of the CAW is derived from modifying sandwich-type polyanion {Co₄(H₂O)₂ [HAsW₉O₃₄]₂}^8– with four [Co(Cyclen)]²⁺, in which 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane (cyclen) is firstly applied to modify POM. It is also demonstrated that CAW is capable of efficiently catalyzing the production of ROS by the synergistic effects of POM fragments and Co–cyclen complexes. Moreover, CAW can interfere with the morphology and proliferation of sensitive cells by producing ROS and exhibits ability in specifically eliminating methylene blue (MB) dyes from the solution system by both adsorption and catalytic oxidation.     

Experimental and Theoretical Studies of the Optical Properties of the Schiff Bases and Their Materials Obtained from o-Phenylenediamine

Two macrocyclic Schiff bases derived from o-phenylenediamine and 2-hydroxy-5-methylisophthalaldehyde L1 or 2-hydroxy-5-tert-butyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde L2, respectively, were obtained and characterized by X-ray crystallography and spectroscopy (UV-vis, fluorescence and IR). X-ray crystal structure determination and DFT calculations for compounds confirmed their geometry in solution and in the solid phase. Moreover, intermolecular interactions in the crystal structure of L1 and L2 were analyzed using 3D Hirshfeld surfaces and the related 2D fingerprint plots. The 3D Hirschfeld analyses show that the most numerous interactions were found between hydrogen atoms. A considerable number of such interactions are justified by the presence of bulk tert-butyl groups in L2. The luminescence of L1 and L2 in various solvents and in the solid state was studied. In general, the quantum efficiency between 0.14 and 0.70 was noted. The increase in the quantum efficiency with the solvent polarity in the case of L1 was observed (λ_ex = 350 nm). For L2, this trend is similar, except for the chloroform. In the solid state, emission was registered at 552 nm and 561 nm (λ_ex = 350 nm) for L1 and L2, respectively. Thin layers of the studied compounds were deposited on Si(111) by the spin coating method or by thermal vapor deposition and studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), spectroscopic ellipsometry and fluorescence spectroscopy. The ellipsometric analysis of thin materials obtained by thermal vapor deposition showed that the band-gap energy was 3.45 ± 0.02 eV (359 ± 2 nm) and 3.29 ± 0.02 eV (377 ± 2 nm) for L1/Si and L2/Si samples, respectively. Furthermore, the materials of the L1/Si and L2/Si exhibited broad emission. This feature can allow for using these compounds in LED diodes.     

Synthesis of Porous Material from Coal Gasification Fine Slag Residual Carbon and Its Application in Removal of Methylene Blue

A large amount of coal gasification slag is produced every year in China. However, most of the current disposal is into landfills, which causes serious harm to the environment. In this research, coal gasification fine slag residual carbon porous material (GFSA) was prepared using gasification fine slag foam flotation obtained carbon residue (GFSF) as raw material and an adsorbent to carry out an adsorption test on waste liquid containing methylene blue (MB). The effects of activation parameters (GFSF/KOH ratio mass ratio, activation temperature, and activation time) on the cation exchange capacity (CEC) of GFSA were investigated. The total specific surface area and pore volume of GSFA with the highest CEC were 574.02 m²/g and 0.467 cm³/g, respectively. The degree of pore formation had an important effect on CEC. The maximum adsorption capacity of GFSA on MB was 19.18 mg/g in the MB adsorption test. The effects of pH, adsorption time, amount of adsorbent, and initial MB concentration on adsorption efficiency were studied. Langmuir isotherm and quasi second-order kinetic model have a good fitting effect on the adsorption isotherm and kinetic model of MB.     

Gold Nanoparticles Loaded on Activated Carbon as Novel Adsorbent for Kinetic and Isotherm Studies of Methyl Orange and Sunset Yellow Adsorption

In this research, a novel adsorbent gold nanoparticle loaded on activated carbon (Au-NP-AC) was synthesized by a low cost in a routine protocol. Subsequently, this novel material characterization and identification are followed by different techniques such as th eBruner–Emmet–Teller (BET) theory, scanning electron microcopy, and transmission electron microscopy analysis. Unique properties such as high BET surface area (>1229.55 m²/g) and low pore size (<22.46 Å) and average particle size lower than 48.798 Å in addition to high reactive atom and presence of various functional groups make it possible for efficient removal of sunset yellow (SY) and methyl orange (MO). Generally, the influence of variables including amount of adsorbent, initial dyes concentration, contact time, temperature on dyes removal percentage has great effect on removal percentage that their influence was optimized. The kinetic of proposed adsorption processes efficiently followed, pseudo-second-order and intra-particle diffusion approach. The equilibrium data of the removal strongly follow the Langmuir monolayer adsorption with high adsorption capacity in a short amount of time. This novel adsorbent by small amount (0.01 g) really is applicable for removal of high amount of both dyes (MO and SY) in short time (<18 minutes). Equilibrium data fitted well with the Langmuir model at all amount of adsorbent, while maximum adsorption capacity for MO 161.29 mg g^?1 and for SY 227.27 for 0.005 g of Au-NP-AC.     

吸附剂对柱色谱法分离荧光黄和碱性湖蓝BB效果的影响

吸附剂是影响柱色谱分离效果的重要因素,研究了几种常见的吸附剂如硅胶、碱性氧化铝、中性氧化铝、酸性氧化铝等对柱色谱法分离荧光黄和碱性湖蓝BB分离效果的影响,利用NH3-TPD及N2吸附-脱附分别表征了吸附剂的酸分布及孔分布,采用密度泛函方法计算了荧光黄和碱性湖蓝BB分子的尺寸,并分析了吸附剂酸性、结构与分离效果的关系。实验结果显示硅胶的分离效果好于氧化铝。并且,用硅胶作吸附剂时荧光黄先被洗脱,与氧化铝作吸附剂的洗脱顺序相反。实验过程有利于学生理解吸附剂的作用,加深对柱色谱法的理解,培养严谨、认真的科学态度,提高分析问题解决问题的能力,具有重要意义。     

磁性共价有机框架材料吸附甲基橙和茜素绿两种阴离子有机染料

以自制的磁性共价有机框架材料(COF)为吸附剂,采用静态吸附法研究了其对甲基橙(MO)和茜素绿(AG-25)的吸附行为。 结果表明,在25 ℃,pH值6~8的条件下,磁性COF对两种阴离子染料的的吸附量分别为997和1314 mg/g。 两种染料的吸附等温线符合Langmuir等温吸附模型,表明吸附过程为单层吸附;吸附动力学均符合准二级动力学模型,说明吸附过程以化学吸附为主。 磁性COF对水体中的阴离子染料体现出高吸附量和快速吸附的特点,具有潜在的价值。     

改进的微波辅助无溶剂法提取薄荷和陈皮中的挥发油组分

An improved solvent free microwave extraction, in which a kind of microwave absorption medium （carbonyl iron powder） was used, was applied to the extraction of essential oil from dried menthol mint and orange peel without addition of any solvent and pretreatment. It took much less time of extraction （30 min） than microwave-assisted hydrodistillation （90 min） and conventional hydrodistillation （180 min）. The kinds of chemical compositions in essential oil extracted by different methods were almost the same and such improved solvent free microwave extraction can be a feasible way in extraction of essential oil from dried plant materials.