scholarly journals Modification of Branched Polyethyleneimine Using Mesquite Gum for Its Improved Hemocompatibility

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 2766
Author(s):  
Ana M. Pinilla-Torres ◽  
Paola Y. Carrión-García ◽  
Celia N. Sánchez-Domínguez ◽  
Hugo Gallardo-Blanco ◽  
Margarita Sánchez-Domínguez
Keyword(s):  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Hemolytic Property ◽  
High Buffer Capacity ◽  
Crosslinking Agents ◽  
Mesquite Gum

In the present study, the modification of branched polyethyleneimine (b-PEI) was carried out using mesquite gum (MG) to improve its hemocompatibility to be used in biomedical applications. In the copolymer synthesis process (carboxymethylated mesquite gum grafted polyethyleneimine copolymer (CBX-MG-PEI), an MG carboxymethylation reaction was initially carried out (carboxymethylated mesquite gum (CBX-MG). Subsequently, the functionalization between CBX-MG and b-PEI was carried out using 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) as crosslinking agents. The synthesis products were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Thermogravimetric analysis showed that CBX-MG and CBX-MG-PEI presented a lower decomposition temperature than MG. The CBX-MG-PEI has a high buffer capacity in the pH range of 4 to 7, similar to the b-PEI. In addition, the CBX-MG-PEI showed an improvement in hemocompatibility in comparison with the b-PEI. The results showed a non-hemolytic property at doses lower than 0.1 µg/mL (CBX-MG-PEI). These results allow us to propose that this copolymer be used in transfection, polymeric nanoparticles, and biomaterials due to its physicochemical and hemocompatibility properties.

TiO2 anatase nanotubes for the purification of uranium,arsenic and lead containing water: an X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy study

2009 ◽  
Vol 1171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Bonato ◽  
Kristin Vala Ragnarsdottir ◽  
Geoffrey C. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Carbonyl Complexes ◽  
Spectroscopy Study ◽  
High Adsorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tio2 Anatase ◽  
Major Species ◽  
Titania Photocatalyst ◽  
Ph Range

AbstractTiO2 anatase nanotubes synthesised via anodic oxidation were used as adsorbent for the uptake of U and Pb from aqueous solution and the photoremoval of As(III). An X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study of the sorbent medium surface revealed a high adsorption of U and Pb at pH 8. The adsorption of the uranyl ion was enhanced in an anoxy (N2) atmosphere, because this prevents the formation of very stable carbonyl complexes. As(III) was adsorbed on TiO2 but in the presence of O2 and UV light was oxidized to As(V). XPS analysis revealed that in the pH range 3-9 As(V) was always the major species detected at the surface of the titania photocatalyst.

Rapid Recognition of Fatal Cyanide in Water in a Wide pH Range by a Trifluoroacetamido Based Metal-Organic Framework

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhijeet Rana ◽  
Chiranjib Gogoi ◽  
Subhrajyoti Ghosh ◽  
Soutick Nandi ◽  
Saurav Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Terephthalic Acid ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Acid Ligand ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Organic Framework

A new metal-organic-framework (MOF) called UiO-66-NH-COCF3 was prepared using trifluoroacetamido functionalized terephthalic acid ligand. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), infrared (IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Brunauer Emmett-Teller (BET) experiment were...

scholarly journals Synthesis of 1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl) Dec-2-en-1-One Oxime and Its Flotation and Adsorption Behavior for Malachite

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liqing Li ◽  
Lin Yang ◽  
Fangxu Li
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Adsorption Behavior ◽  
Xps Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Benzohydroxamic Acid ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Flotation Performance ◽  
Ph Range

A novel collector of 1-(2-hydroxyphenyl) dec-2-en-1-one oxime (HPDO) was synthesized from 2-hydroxy acetophenone and octanal, and its flotation and adsorption behavior for malachite were studied by flotation tests and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. The flotation results of a single mineral show HPDO is a special collector for malachite. Compared with benzohydroxamic acid (BHA), isobutyl xanthate (SIBX), and dodecylamine (DA), HPDO exhibits excellent flotation performance for malachite and satisfied selectivity against quartz and calcite over a wide pH range. The HPDO with a concentration of 200 mg/L can float 94% malachite at pH 8, while only recovering 7.8% quartz and 28% calcite. XPS data give clear evidence for the formation of a Cu-oxime complex on malachite surfaces after HPDO adsorption.

scholarly journals Chemical, Mineralogical, and Refractory Characterization of Kaolin in the Regions of Huayacocotla-Alumbres, Mexico

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
L. M. Romero-Guerrero ◽  
R. Moreno-Tovar ◽  
A. Arenas-Flores ◽  
Y. Marmolejo Santillán ◽  
F. Pérez-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Polarization Optical Microscopy ◽  
Plagioclase Feldspar ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mullite Phase ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Stability

In the present work, the chemical, mineralogical, refractory, and microstructural characterizations of kaolinites from the Huayacocotla-Alumbres region, which is between Veracruz and Hidalgo border, by X-ray diffraction (XRD), polarization optical microscopy (POM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), refractoriness proof (pyrometric cone equivalent), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were carried out. The analysis by POM showed that the kaolinization degree in this region is variable due to the presence of primary minerals, such as plagioclase, feldspar, and quartz. Additionally, hydrothermal alteration of the epithermal type was determined by oxidation of sulfides (pyrite and galena) and chlorite association. With the X-ray diffraction technique, andalusite and kaolinite were identified as the majority phases in Huayacocotla and quartz was identified as the majority phase in Alumbres. The minority phases, such as dickite, kaolinite, and cristobalite, were observed in both zones. The SEM technique was useful in the determination of the morphology of kaolinite and impurities of Na, Mg, K, and Fe of the complex clay illite-andalusite-dickite group. Thermogravimetric analysis was useful to discover the decomposition temperature and reveal the significant difference between 400 and 800°C, which showcases the greatest mass loss due to dehydration and carbonates decomposition. The mullite phase was detected at approximately 1000°C in the kaolin samples. The refractoriness tests were important to determine the stability temperature of kaolin, which is between 1300 and 1600°C. This stability temperature makes it feasible to use the kaolin as a refractory material for both low and high temperatures. The variables that affect the kaolin stability temperature were determined by principal components with the XLSTAT free program.

scholarly journals Removal efficiency of hexavalent chromium from wastewater using starch-stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
pp. 1076-1084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hualin Chen ◽  
Huajun Xie ◽  
Jiangmin Zhou ◽  
Yueliang Tao ◽  
Yongpu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Reactivity ◽  
Zero Valent Iron ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Phase Reduction ◽  
Nanoscale Zero Valent Iron ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Uniform Particle Size

Abstract In this study, starch-stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron (S-nZVI) was produced using the liquid-phase reduction method. It was used to remove chromium from wastewater, and compared to a commercial nanoscale zero-valent iron (C-nZVI). Both nZVIs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The characterization results showed that S-nZVI had smaller particles and a more uniform particle size distribution than C-nZVI. Both nZVIs showed a core-shell structure with the Fe0 core prominently surrounded by less iron oxides of Fe2+ and Fe3+. The optimal application methods to remove Cr(VI) from wastewater were also explored. The results showed that both the removal efficiencies of total Cr and Cr(VI) increased with increases in the addition of nZVIs, while the removal efficiencies of total Cr and Cr(VI) by S-nZVI were clearly higher than that of C-nZVI, especially in a low pH range (pH = 1.0–6.0). This research indicated that starch-stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron is a valuable material to remove heavy metals from wastewater due to its stability and high reactivity.

scholarly journals Adsorption of As(V) by the Novel and Efficient Adsorbent Cerium-Manganese Modified Biochar

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2720
Author(s):  
Ting Liang ◽  
Lianfang Li ◽  
Changxiong Zhu ◽  
Xue Liu ◽  
Hongna Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Manganese Oxide ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Modified Biochar ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
Infrared Spectrometer ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ph Range

Arsenic has become a global concern in water environment, and it is essential to develop efficient remediation methods. In this study, a novel adsorbent by loading cerium and manganese oxide onto wheat straw-modified biochar (MBC) was manufactured successfully aiming to remove arsenic from polluted water. Through scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR), and other techniques, it was found the loading of cerium and manganese oxide on MBC played a significant role in As(V) adsorption. The results of the batch test showed that the adsorption of MBC followed the pseudo-second order kinetics and Langmuir equation. The adsorption capacity of MBC was 108.88 mg As(V)/g at pH = 5.0 (C0 = 100 mg/L, dosage = 0.5 g/L, T = 298 K) with considerable improvement compared to the original biochar. Moreover, MBC exhibited excellent performance over a wide pH range (2.0~11.0). Thermodynamics of the sorption reaction showed that the entropy (ΔS), changes of enthalpy (ΔH) and Gibbs free energy (ΔG), respectively, were 85.88 J/(moL·K), 22.54 kJ/mol and −1.33 to −5.20 kJ/mol at T = 278~323 K. During the adsorption, the formation of multiple complexes under the influence of its abundant surface M-OH (M represents the Ce/Mn) groups involving multiple mechanisms that included electrostatic interaction forces, surface adsorption, redox reaction, and surface complexation. This study indicated that MBC is a promising adsorbent to remove As(V) from polluted water and has great potential in remediating of arsenic contaminated environment.

scholarly journals FeNiCeOx ternary catalyst prepared by ultrasonic impregnation method for diclofenac removal in Fenton-like system

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (9) ◽  
pp. 1675-1684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang Xian ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Guangming Zhang ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Zhiguo Zou
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Impregnation Method ◽  
Lattice Contraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ultrasonic Synthesis ◽  
Cavitation Effect

Abstract FeNiCeOx was firstly prepared by ultrasonic impregnation method and used to remove diclofenac in a Fenton-like system. The catalytic activity was improved successfully by doping Ni into FeCeOx. The diclofenac removal efficiency reached 97.9% after 30 min reaction. The surface morphology and properties of FeNiCeOx were characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses. FeNiCeOx in this paper had larger specific surface area than those prepared by other methods, which was attributed to the cavitation effect and hot-spot effect during the ultrasonic synthesis process. Low crystallinity of Fe2O3 and NiO showed by characterization could lead to high interaction of Fe and Ni ions with support of CeO2. They substituted Ce in CeO2, caused lattice contraction and formed more oxygen vacancies, which favoured the catalytic reaction. Meanwhile, Fe and Ce ions both had redox cycles of Fe3+/Fe2+ and Ce4+/Ce3+, which facilitated the electron transfer in the reaction. The synergistic effect among Fe, Ni and Ce might lead to better catalytic performance of FeNiCeOx than any binary metal oxides constituted from the above three elements. Finally, the potential mechanism of diclofenac removal in FeNiCeOx-H2O2 system is proposed.

scholarly journals UV-Curable Hydrophobic Coatings of Functionalized Carbon Microspheres with Good Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance

Coatings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiajia Wen ◽  
Chengchen Feng ◽  
Huijie Li ◽  
Xinghai Liu ◽  
Fuyuan Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Carbon Microspheres ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Pencil Hardness ◽  
Uv Curable ◽  
Functional Product

Polyurethane acrylates (PUAs) are a kind of UV curable prepolymer with excellent comprehensive performance. However, PUAs are highly hydrophilic and when applied outdoors, presenting serious problems caused by rain such as discoloring, losing luster and blistering. Thus, it’s important to improve their hydrophobicity and resistance against corrosion. In this paper, carbon microspheres (CMSs) were modified through chemical grafting method. Active double bonds were introduced onto the surface of organic carbon microspheres (OCMSs) and the functional product was referred to as FCMS. The results of Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed that organic chain segments were successfully connected to the surface of OCMSs and the grafting efficiency was as high as 16%. FCMSs were successfully added into UV-curable polyurethane acrylate prepolymer to achieve a hydrophobic coating layer with good mechanical properties, thermal stability and corrosion resistance. When the addition of FCMSs were 1%, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results showed that 5% of the initial mass was lost at 297 °C. The water absorption decreased from 52% to 38% and the water contact angle of the PUA composite increased from 72° to 106°. The pencil hardness increased to 4H and obvious crack termination phenomenon was observed in SEM images. Moreover, the corrosion rate was decreased from 0.124 to 0.076 mm/a.

scholarly journals Degradation of methylene blue with magnetic Co-doped Fe3O4@FeOOH nanocomposites as heterogeneous catalysts of peroxymonosulfate

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (31) ◽  
pp. 17664-17673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Wang ◽  
Yi Yang ◽  
Tian C. Zhang ◽  
Ying Liang ◽  
Qingguo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalysts ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Wide Ph Range ◽  
One Step ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Co Doped

Magnetic Co-doped Fe3O4@FeOOH nanocomposites were prepared in one step using the hydrothermal synthesis process for catalyzing peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to degrade refractory methylene blue (MB) at a wide pH range (3.0–10.0).

Functionalized Polymeric Nanoparticles

2004 ◽  
Vol 818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Sussman ◽  
Michael Clark ◽  
V. Prasad Shastri
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Cellular Localization ◽  
Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽  
Fluorescent Microscopy ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Bearing Surface ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Functionality

AbstractSurface-functionalized polymeric nanoparticles (NP) are a versatile medium for drug delivery and imaging. The surface functionality is typically exploited to introduce molecules such as polymers and biomolecules to improve cellular localization, DNA binding and circulation. NP bearing surface functionality are typically prepared from polymers possessing functionalizable backbones or by layer-by-layer assembly of polyelectrolytes onto unmodified particles. We have developed a process to produce functionalized polymeric NP in a single step using non-functionalized polymers. This is achieved by the entrapment of polymeric functional moieties from an aqueous phase in a rapidly solidifying polymer core. NP were characterized using light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, zeta potential (ζ) measurement, fluorescent microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Stable NP ranging in diameter from 70 to 400nm with narrow polydispersity (PDI) can be produced by this process. The presence of functional moieties on the NP surface was verified by isoelectric point measurement and XPS. We foresee a number of uses for these functionalized nanoparticles, including drug delivery and modification of hard and soft material surfaces (both synthetic and biological) for tissue engineering.

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