Green synthesis silver nanoparticles Bougainvillea glabra Choisy/LED light with high catalytic activity in the removal of methylene blue aqueous solution

In this study, we evaluated, in a pioneering way, the influence of wavelengths from the decomposition of white light on the production and physicochemical properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Bearing in mind a process of green synthesis, an extract of the bracts of Bougainvillea glabra Choisy (BgC) was used, a species native to tropical and subtropical regions and frequently used in ornamentation, possessing in its photochemical composition, biomolecules capable of acting as reducing agents for convert Ag⁺ to Ag⁰. We used light-emitting diodes (LED) to obtain the desired wavelengths (violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red) in the test called rainbow, and we evaluated the obtaining of AgNPs compared to white LED light, nature, and absence of light. In the rainbow assay, we obtained a gradual increase in the intensity of the plasmonic band resonance from the red wavelength (0.124 ± 0.067 a.u.) to violet (0.680 ± 0.199 a.u.), indicating a higher reaction yield in obtaining AgNPs. Smaller hydrodynamic sizes (approximately 150 nm) at more energetic wavelengths (violet, blue, and green) about less energetic wavelengths (yellow, orange, and red) (approximately 400 nm) were obtained. Analysis by SEM microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction indicates the presence of silver nanoparticles in all LED colors used together with white LED light and Laboratory light (natural light). Due to the high environmental demand to remove pollutants from water sources, including textile dyes, we applied AgNPs/BgC to remove methylene blue (MB) dye from an aqueous solution. A minimum removal percentage greater than 65%, with emphasis on formulations synthesized by the colors of violet LED (84.27 ± 2.65%) and orange LED (85.91 ± 1.95%), was obtained.

     

不同树叶提取液绿色合成纳米铁的制备及应用

分别利用红背桂叶、菩提叶和龙眼叶的提取液,既作还原剂又作稳定剂,利用绿色方法制备纳米铁(E-Fe NPs、B-Fe NPs、L-Fe NPs)并用于亚甲基蓝的脱色。采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、傅里叶变换红外光谱(FTIR)、热重分析(TG)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)等表征手段对绿色合成的纳米铁进行表征。结果表明,E-Fe NPs、B-Fe NPs、L-Fe NPs均是呈球状和均匀分布的,其粒径分别为20~40、60~80 nm和80~120 nm。FT-IR和TG的分析结果表明,不同树叶的提取液所含生物分子不同,XPS结果显示,不同树叶提取液合成的纳米铁的组成不同(价态和成分)。E-Fe NPs、B-Fe NPs、L-Fe NPs对亚甲基蓝(MB)的脱色率分别为99.2%、54.2%和20.8%,造成MB脱色率不同的原因可能是,不同的纳米铁颗粒的组成成分比例及粒径有所不同。     

Assessing the effectiveness of green synthetized silver nanoparticles with Cryptocarya alba extracts for remotion of the organic pollutant methylene blue dye

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - In the present work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthetized with Cryptocarya alba (Peumo) leaf extract were studied. The fabrication method was...     

Metal-free graphene-based catalytic membranes for persulfate activation toward organic pollutant removal: a review

Owing to their ultrathin two-dimensional structure and efficient catalytic ability for persulfate activation, graphene-based nanocarbons exhibit considerable application potential in fabricating carbonaceous composite membranes for in situ catalytic oxidation to remove organic pollutants. This approach offers significant advantages over conventional batch systems. However, the relationships between the physicochemical properties of carbon mats and performance of graphene-based catalytic membranes in water purification remain ambiguous. Herein, we summarize the main mechanisms of in situ catalytic oxidation and the facile fabrication strategies of carbonaceous composite membranes. Different factors influencing the performance of graphene-based catalytic membranes are comprehensively discussed. The defective level, heteroatom doping, and stacking morphology of carbon mats and operational conditions during filtration play critical roles in the oxidative degradation of target pollutants. Long-term operation leads to the deterioration of catalytic activity and transmembrane pressure, especially in the complex water matrix. Finally, the present challenges and future perspectives are presented to improve the anti-fouling performance and catalytic stability of membranes and develop scalable fabrication methods to promote the engineering applications of in situ catalytic oxidation in real water purification.

     

Bacterial-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their significant effect against pathogens

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Silver nanoparticles are potent antimicrobials and could be used as a promising alternative of conventional antibiotics. The aim of this study was to...     

Rapid biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles using <Emphasis Type="Italic">Leucas martinicensis</Emphasis> leaf extract for catalytic and antibacterial activity

A novel green approach for the synthesis and stabilization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using water extract of Leucas martinicensis leaf has been developed. As obtained, the nanoparticles are characterized by UV-visible (UV-Vis), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The crystalline nature of the AgNPs is confirmed by the prominent peaks in the XRD pattern. FTIR spectra suggest that the possible biomolecules are responsible for the efficient stabilization of the sample. The effects of leaf quantity on the biosynthesis of AgNPs are investigated by UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The synthesized AgNPs are observed to have a good catalytic activity on the reduction of methylene blue by L. martinicensis leaf. This is confirmed by the decrease in absorbance maximum values of methylene blue with respect to time through UV-Vis spectrophotometer. Moreover, the antibacterial activity of synthesized AgNPs against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella typhi, and Escherichia coli are screened.     

Bioremoval of PVP-coated silver nanoparticles using Aspergillus niger: the role of exopolysaccharides

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Extensive use of engineered nanoparticles has led to their eventual release in the environment. The present work aims to study the removal of...     

固定化微生物技术及其在重金属废水处理中的应用

固定化微生物技术是一种有效的废水生物处理技术.较为全面地介绍了其定义、分类及载体选择.全面系统地介绍了固定化微生物(主要是菌类和藻类)技术近年来在重金属废水处理中的应用现状,分析认为,固定化微生物技术对于处理含各种重金属离子的废水均有很广阔的应用前景,并对今后的研究方向做了探讨.     

固定化微生物技术及其在重金属废水处理中的应用

固定化微生物技术是一种有效的废水生物处理技术。较为全面地介绍了其定义、分类及载体选择。全面系统地介绍了固定化微生物（主要是菌类和藻类）技术近年来在重金属废水处理中的应用现状，分析认为，固定化微生物技术对于处理含各种重金属离子的废水均有很广阔的应用前景，并对今后的研究方向做了探讨。     

Sorption of phenanthrene by dissolved organic matter and its complex with aluminum oxide nanoparticles

Intent of this study was to explore the potential application of polymerin, the polymeric, dissolved organic matter fraction from olive oil wastewaters, in technologies aimed at remediating hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) point-source pollution. Phenanthrene binding with polymerin was investigated. Moreover, the effect of addition of micro and nanoscale aluminum oxides (Al₂O₃) was studied, as well as sorption of polymerin on the oxides. Phenanthrene binding capacity by polymerin was notably higher than the sorption capacities for both types of Al₂O₃ particles. Polymerin sorption on nanoparticles was nearly 100 times higher than microparticles. In a three-phase system, using microparticles, higher phenanthrene sorption was found by adding into water polymerin, oxides and phenanthrene simultaneously. In contrast, using nanoparticles, a considerable enhancement of phenanthrene sorption was shown by adding phenanthrene to a pre-formed and dried polymerin-oxide complex. These findings support the application of polymerin, especially associated with Al₂O₃ nanoparticles, in remediation of water contaminated with HOCs. This work highlights the significant role of nanoparticles.     

Green synthesis of recyclable iron oxide nanoparticles using Spirulina platensis microalgae for adsorptive removal of cationic and anionic dyes

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Globally, organic dyes are major constituents in wastewater effluents due to their large-scale industrial applications. These persistent pollutants...     

Quantification of the dissolved organic matter effect on the sorption of hydrophobic organic pollutant: application of an overall mechanistic sorption model

This study presents an overall sorption model to estimate the sorption equilibrium coefficients of hydrophobic organic pollutants for heterogeneous aquatic systems. This proposed model combines a series of sorption equilibrium relationships including the adsorption of dissolved organic matters on particulates, the binding between organic pollutants and dissolved organic matters, and the sorption of organic pollutants on particulates with or without the presence of dissolved organic matters. By using this model, variations among the sorption equilibrium coefficients with the concentrations of dissolved organic matters are obtained. Also discussed herein are case studies involving pollutants having a wide spectrum of K(ow)s, different types of dissolved organic matters, different pH values and ionic strengths. In most of the case studies, the sorption equilibrium coefficients initially increase with the-concentrations of dissolved organic matters and, then, decrease after reaching a maximum value. This study also addresses the relative errors of partition coefficients attributed to the negligence of the effect caused by the dissolved organic matter, the so-called third-phase effect.     

Highly efficient catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol and organic dyes by ultrafine palladium nanoparticles anchored on CeO2 nanorods

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Uniformly dispersed Pd nanoparticles on certain supports exhibit exceptional catalytic performance toward various environmental applications. In this...     

Green synthesis and characterization of gold and silver nanoparticles using <Emphasis Type="Italic">Mussaenda glabrata</Emphasis> leaf extract and their environmental applications to dye degradation

Plant-derived nanomaterials opened a green approach in solving the current environment issues. Present study focused on rapid microwave-assisted synthesis and applications of gold and silver nanoparticles mediated by aqueous leaf extract of Mussaenda glabrata. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-vis, FT-IR, powder XRD, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron (TEM), and atomic force microscopic techniques (AFM). FCC crystal structure of both nanoparticles was confirmed by peaks corresponding to (111), (200), (220), and (311) planes in XRD spectra and bright circular spots in SAED pattern. IC₅₀ values shown by gold and silver nanoparticles (44.1 ± 0.82 and 57.92 ± 1.33 μg/mL) reflected their high free radical scavenging potential. The synthesized gold and silver nanoparticles revealed their potency to inhibit pathogenic microorganisms Bacillus pumilus, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium chrysogenum. Anthropogenic pollutants rhodamine B and methyl orange were effectively degraded from aquatic environment and waste water sewages of dye industries using the prepared nanocatalysts. The catalytic capacities of the synthesized nanoparticles were also exploited in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.

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PAFC对水体中持久性有机污染物PFOA的混凝效果

针对含全氟辛酸(PFOA)的工业废水及应对PFOA的污染突发事件,采用PAFC及其复配粘土矿物凹凸棒和沸石进行混凝实验,并对几个影响因素进行了考察。结果表明,在PAFC的最佳投加量10 mg/L时,PFOA和浊度的去除率分别达到70.25%和99.42%,PAFC混凝处理PFOA的效果优于PAC;pH值对PAFC去除PFOA有一定的影响,当pH大于6时有利于PFOA的去除;PFOA和浊度的去除率随原始浊度的增加而增加;活性炭、盐酸改性凹凸棒、盐酸改性沸石、CT-MAB改性的沸石复配PAFC均可提高PFOA的去除率;改性处理后的沸石应用于PFOA的处理中,有望降低处理成本。     

运用GC-MS联用技术对垃圾渗滤液中有机污染物成分的分析

通过测定垃圾填埋场渗滤液的色度、BOD5、CODCr、TOC、NH3-N、NO-2-N、NO-3-N、TKN、TP、总硬度等指标来分析渗滤液的水质特性.利用GC-MS联用技术对渗滤液中有机污染物的组分进行了鉴定,共检测出主要有机污染物63种.     

Microalgae biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles for application in the control of agricultural pathogens

The occurrence of diseases in cultivars has caused significant losses in global food production. The advancement of nanobiotechnology makes it possible to obtain new products to be used in the control of pathogens in cultivars. Silver nanoparticles can be synthesized by microalgae and are widely known for their antimicrobial activity. In addition, the biomass produced in microalgal culture for the biosynthesis of the nanoparticles also demonstrates antimicrobial properties, as it can increase the antibacterial and antifungal potential of the silver nanoparticles. In this context, this article addresses the use of microalgae to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles simultaneously with biomass production. In addition, we demonstrate the antimicrobial potential of these nanomaterials, as well as of the microalgal biomass produced in biosynthesis, to use in the control of pathogens in agriculture.     

吹扫-捕集法在挥发性有机污染物分析中的应用

吹扫 -捕集法为 2 0世纪 70年代中期推出的痕量挥发性有机化合物的富集方法 ,它具有简便、灵敏度高、富集率高、快速、精密、准确、不使用有机溶剂等特点。 2 0多年以来 ,吹扫 -捕集器和GC、GC/MS等仪器联用测定环境中痕量挥发性有机污染物 ,已获得令人满意的结果 ,因而吹扫 -捕集法将在有机污染分析中得到日益广泛的应用     

金纳米颗粒的掺杂蛋白介孔硅原位合成及其对p-硝基苯酚的催化

基于介孔硅材料,在其表面掺杂牛血清白蛋白,构建了一种可实现贵金属纳米材料原位制备的蛋白掺杂介孔材料MCM-BSA。通过紫外、红外、吸脱附、透射电镜等表征手段,表明掺杂后的材料兼有蛋白和介孔硅2种特性。以MCM-BSA为载体,即可原位还原氯金酸制备金纳米粒,获得负载金纳米粒的复合材料GNPs@MCM-BSA。以对硝基苯酚的催化还原为模型反应,考察了掺杂蛋白介孔硅负载的金纳米粒的催化性能,发现其具有很好的对硝基苯酚催化能力。更为重要的是,该复合材料可回收循环利用6次以上,对硝基苯酚的转化率都接近100%,表明掺杂蛋白介孔硅是一类性能优异的新型纳米晶载体,可应用于环境污染物的催化还原。     

The algal toxicity of silver engineered nanoparticles and detoxification by exopolymeric substances

In this study, we report that silver ions (Ag⁺) from the oxidative dissolution of silver engineered nanoparticles (Ag-ENs) determined the EN toxicity to the marine diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii. Most of the Ag-ENs formed non-toxic aggregates (>0.22 μm) in seawater. When the free Ag⁺ concentration ([Ag⁺]_F) was greatly reduced by diafiltration or thiol complexation, no toxicity was observed, even though the Ag-ENs were better dispersed in the presence of thiols with up to 1.08 × 10⁻⁵ M Ag-ENs found in the <0.22 μm fraction, which are orders of magnitude higher than predicted for the natural aquatic environment. The secretion of polysaccharide-rich algal exopolymeric substances (EPS) significantly increased at increasing [Ag⁺]_F. Both dissolved and particulate polysaccharide concentrations were higher for nutrient-limited cells, coinciding with their higher Ag⁺ tolerance, suggesting that EPS may be involved in Ag⁺ detoxification.