1. Hydrazone-linked covalent organic framework catalyst via efficient Pd recovery from wastewaterMahira Bashri, Sushil Kumar, Pallab Bhandari, Sasi Stephen, Matthew J. O'Connor, Safa Gaber, Tina Škorjanc, Matjaž Finšgar, Gisha Elizabeth Luckachan, Blaž Belec, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Global consumption and discharge of palladium (Pd) have raised environmental concerns but also present an opportunity for the sustainable recovery and reuse of this precious metal. Adsorption has proven to be an efficient method for the selective recovery of Pd from industrial wastewater. This study investigated a hydrazone-linked covalent organic framework (Tfpa-Od COF) as a potential material for the high-affinity adsorption of Pd2+ ions from wastewater, achieving a Kd value of 3.62 × 106 mL g–1. The electron-rich backbone of the COF contributes to its excellent selective removal efficiency (up to 100%) and adsorption capacity of 372.59 mg g–1. Furthermore, the Pd-adsorbed COF was evaluated as a sustainable catalyst for the Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction, demonstrating good catalytic conversion and recyclability. This work attempts to showcase a protocol for reusing waste palladium generated in water to fabricate heterogeneous catalysts and, thereby, promote the circular economy concept. Ključne besede: covalent organic frameworks, sustainability, catalysis, palladium adsorption, water purification Objavljeno v RUNG: 22.08.2024; Ogledov: 492; Prenosov: 4 Celotno besedilo (4,04 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
2. Synthesis and Characterization of MWCNT-COOH/Fe3O4 and CNT-COOH/Fe3O4/NiO Nanocomposites: Assessment of Adsorption and Photocatalytic PerformanceAdina Stegarescu, Humberto Cabrera, Hanna Budasheva, Maria-Loredana Soran, Ildiko Lung, Francesca Limosani, Dorota Korte, Matteo Amati, Gheorghe Borodi, Ocsana Opris, Monica Dan, Stefano Bellucci, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: carbon nanotubes, magnetite, tartrazine, photodegradation, adsorption, water decontamination Objavljeno v RUNG: 02.09.2022; Ogledov: 2129; Prenosov: 30 Celotno besedilo (5,78 MB) |
3. Composite films of regenerate cellulose with chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol: Evaluation of water adsorption, mechanical and optical propertiesPatricia Cazón, Manuel Vazquez, Gonzalo Velazquez, 2018, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The aimof this study was to develop composite films from cellulose, chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol to obtain environmentally friendly materials. Toughness, burst strength, distance to burst and water adsorption properties weremeasured and analysed as a function ofcellulose (3–5%), chitosan (0–1%) andpolyvinyl alcohol (0–4%) con- tents. Polynomial modelswere obtained. Light-barrier properties, transparency, morphology, structural and ther- mal analyses were assessed. Results showed that chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol enhanced the mechanical properties of cellulose-based films. Toughness values ranged from 0.47 to 8.01 MJ/m3, burst strength values ranged from 929 to 6291 g, distance to burst ranged from 1.25 to 2.52 mm and water adsorption values ranged from52.30 to 143.56%. Cellulose and chitosan improved the UV light protection effect ofthe films. However, PVA increased the transmittance meanwhile improved the film transparency. FT-IR and DSC showed an interaction between the components ofthe films. Results showed that it is feasible to obtain cellulose-chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol composite films with improvedmechanical properties, high capacity to adsorbwater, good barrier properties against UV radiations and adequate transparency value. These properties could be useful for potential packaging applications in the food industry or as a partial alternative to synthetic films Ključne besede: Regenerated cellulose, Puncture test, Water adsorption Objavljeno v RUNG: 14.12.2020; Ogledov: 2722; Prenosov: 0 Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
4. Cellulose-glycerol-polyvinyl alcohol composite films for food packaging: Evaluation of water adsorption, mechanical properties, light-barrier properties and transparencyPatricia Cazón, Manuel Vazquez, Gonzalo Velazquez, 2018, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Nowadays consumers are aware of environmental problems. As an alternative to petrochemical polymers for food packaging, researchers have been focused on biopolymeric materials as raw material. The aim of this study was to evaluate mechanical properties (toughness, burst strength and distance to burst), water adsorption, light- barrier properties and transparency of composite films based on cellulose, glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol. Scanning electron microscopy, spectral analysis (FT-IR and UV–VIS-NIR) and differential scanning calorimetry were performed to explain the morphology, structural and thermal properties of the films. Results showed that polyvinyl alcohol enhances the toughness of films up to 44.30 MJ/m3. However, toughness decreases when glycerol concentration is increased (from 23.41 to 10.55 MJ/m3). Water adsorption increased with increasing polyvinyl alcohol concentration up to 222%. Polyvinyl alcohol increased the film thickness. The films showed higher burst strength (up to 12014 g) than other biodegradable films. The films obtained have optimal values of transparency like those values of synthetic polymers. Glycerol produced a UV protective effect in the films, an important effect for food packaging to prevent lipid oxidative deterioration. Results showed that it is feasible to obtain cellulose-glycerol-polyvinyl alcohol composite films with improved properties. Ključne besede: Cellulose, Toughness, Burst strength, Distance to burst, Water adsorption, Transparency Objavljeno v RUNG: 14.12.2020; Ogledov: 3126; Prenosov: 0 Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
5. Regenerated cellulose films combined with glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol: Effect of moisture content on the physical propertiesPatricia Cazón, Gonzalo Velazquez, Manuel Vazquez, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Regenerated cellulose-based films combined with glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) show interesting UV- light barrier properties, with potential application in food packaging to prevent oxidative deterioration. How- ever, these materials are sensitive to moisture, and their properties could be modified as a function of the relative humidity. Hence, the objective of the present work was to evaluate the changes in the main properties of re- generated cellulose-glycerol-PVOH films depending on the relative humidity. Using the GAB adsorption iso- therms, the moisture content was related with the water activity of the films at several relative humidity conditions. According to the obtained results, water molecules manifested a plasticizing effect modifying the mechanical, water vapour permeability and optical properties of the developed films. Tensile strength and Young’s modulus values ranged from 92.65 to 17.57 MPa and from 3639.09 to 227.89 MPa, respectively. Both of them decreased when the moisture content increased. The mechanical resistance to deformation of films enhanced at high moisture content, changing from 5.88 to 15.97% and from 0.59 to 2.97 mm in the tensile and puncture test, respectively. This effect was also observed for the burst strength. Water vapour permeability increased from 5.15⋅10?10 to 5.44⋅10?9 g/ms Pa when the moisture content increased, being more significative at higher values. No significant variations were observed in the UV-VIS transmittance at different moisture contents. The obtained results allow expanding the knowledge of the behavior of films based on regenerated cellulose. Ključne besede: Adsorption isotherms, Plasticization, Regenerated cellulose, Water vapour permeability, Moisture content Objavljeno v RUNG: 09.12.2020; Ogledov: 3189; Prenosov: 0 Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
6. Regenerated cellulose films with chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol: Effect of the moisture content on the barrier, mechanical and optical propertiesPatricia Cazón, Manuel Vazquez, Gonzalo Velazquez, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of moisture content on the mechanical, barrier and optical properties of films obtained from regenerated cellulose with chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol equilibrated at several relative humidity conditions. The experimental moisture adsorption isotherms were fitted using the Guggenheim-Anderson-DeBoer model. The adsorption isotherm showed a typical type II sigmoidal shape. The highest moisture content (27.53 %) was obtained at a water activity of 0.9. The water vapour permeability values increased up to 6.34·10−11 g/ m s Pa as the moisture content of the films increased. Tensile strength, percentage of elongation, Young’s modulus, burst strength and distance to burst showed a significant plasticizing effect of the water molecules. Results suggest that interactions between film components and water molecules decrease the transmittance in the UV region and the transparency. Consequently, water molecules improve the UV-barrier properties of the films and increasing the opacity. Ključne besede: Adsorption isotherms, Plasticization, Regenerated cellulose, Chitosan, Polyvinyl alcohol, Water vapour permeability, Moisture content Objavljeno v RUNG: 09.12.2020; Ogledov: 3434; Prenosov: 0 Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
7. Highly efficient carcinogenic bromate removal from water by a cationic covalent organic frameworkTina Skorjanc, Dinesh Shetty, Felipe Gandara, Liaqat Ali, Ali Trabolsi, 2019, objavljeni povzetek znanstvenega prispevka na konferenci Ključne besede: bromate, covalent organic frameworks, Zincke reaction, adsorption, water purification Objavljeno v RUNG: 03.09.2020; Ogledov: 3559; Prenosov: 0 Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
8. Fast and efficient removal of paraquat in water by porous polycalix [n] arenes (n= 4, 6, and 8)Dinesh Shetty, Sandra Boutros, Tina Škorjanc, Bikash Garai, Zouhair Asfari, Jesus Raya, Ali Trabolsi, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: paraquat, adsorption, calixarene, covalent polymers, water purification Objavljeno v RUNG: 02.09.2020; Ogledov: 3024; Prenosov: 0 Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |