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A review on catalytic reduction/degradation of organic pollution through silver-based hydrogels
, Article Arabian Journal of Chemistry ; Volume 15, Issue 9 , 2022 ; 18785352 (ISSN) ; Ali Ghasemzadeh, M ; Alipour, S ; Zamani, F ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2022
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Various challenging pollutants are produced in the environment by organic materials of diverse industries including leather, paint, and textile. Nowadays, it is vital to develop efficient manners regarding the fundamental issues and removing pollutants. Such pollutants can be effectively removed from the environment through heterogeneous catalysts. Recently, a huge deal of interest has been attracted by hydrogel-based metal catalysts as heterogeneous and efficient catalysts. In this regard, silver with its unique features is suitable for environmental remediation. Hence, the present review deals with summarizing the present advances in the synthesis of silver-based hydrogel catalysts, as...
Enhanced spatially coupling heterojunction assembled from CuCo2S4 yolk-shell hollow sphere capsulated by Bi-modified TiO2 for highly efficient CO2 photoreduction
, Article Chemical Engineering Journal ; Volume 444 , 2022 ; 13858947 (ISSN) ; Zehtab Salmasi, M ; Moradi, M ; Farshineh Saei, S ; Kakavandi, B ; Rahman Setayesh, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2022
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The metal sulfides with highly negative reduction potential and long life-span of photocreated electrons are conducive to being exceptional candidates for CO2 photoreduction, whereas they suffer from self-photo-oxidation (or photocorrosion) that puts the greatest impediment to their practical application. Up to now, the Z-type strategy is stated as a favorable solution to overtake photocorrosion of metal sulfides, while the eligible choice for coupling with these materials is still challenging. TiO2 with more negative onset potential holds favorable inherent peculiarities over other materials, which produces overlapped potential with various ranges of metal sulfides. In this investigation,...
Preparation of new MOF-808/chitosan composite for Cr(VI) adsorption from aqueous solution: Experimental and DFT study
, Article Carbohydrate Polymers ; Volume 288 , 2022 ; 01448617 (ISSN) ; Shahsavari, S ; Akbarzadeh, E ; Gholami, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2022
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In this study, a series of Zirconium-based MOF and chitosan composites (MOF-808/chitosan) were synthesized as efficient adsorbent for Cr(VI) ions elimination from aqueous solution. MOF-808/chitosan structure and morphology was characterized by FE-SEM, EDX, XRD, BET, zeta potential analysis, FT-IR, XPS techniques. The kinetic studies ascertained that Cr(VI) adsorption over MOF-808/chitosan followed pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The adsorption isotherms fitted the Langmuir isotherm model, implying on homogeneously adsorption of Cr(VI) on the surface of MOF-808/chitosan. According to the Langmuir model, the maximum capacity was obtained to be 320.0 mg/g at pH 5. Thermodynamic investigation...
Catalytic reduction of nitroarenes and Suzuki-Miyaura reactions using Pd complex stabilized on the functionalized polymeric support
, Article Chemical Physics Letters ; Volume 793 , 2022 ; 00092614 (ISSN) ; Pourmorteza, N ; Yousefi, A ; Esperi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2022
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The significance of aromatic amines as crude substances in diverse applications has attracted extensive consideration in the field of economic procedures for the reduction of nitroarenes. Also, the formation of Carbon–Carbon bond as a dominant step in the structure of complex molecules is an important phenomenon in chemical reactions. Improvements of eco-friendly methodologies for reduction process and Carbon–Carbon bond formation have been noticeable. The present work represents through a capable heterogeneous Pd catalyst, the reduction of nitroarenes to the corresponding amines in the presence of N2H4 as a weak hydrogen donor reagent in the room temperature and solvent-free condition was...
Selective photooxygenation of dihydroartemisinic acid in a reusable microreactor with physically immobilized photocatalysts
, Article Materials Research Bulletin ; Volume 145 , 2022 ; 00255408 (ISSN) ; Kazemeini, M ; Tyagi, A ; Roxas, A. P ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2022
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Photocatalytic production of organic materials including Artemisinin has been hampered in the pharmaceutical industry because of low reusability and selectivity of photocatalysts. In this work, reusable photocatalysts were synthesized through novel physical and electrostatic immobilizations. After four reaction cycles of dihydroartemisinic acid (DHAA) photooxygenation using physically supported photosensitizers, the conversion was slightly reduced from 81 to 78%, indicating their high reusability. This occurred while maintaining the selectivity of the desired product above 85%, which was higher than that of the homogeneous photosensitizers. Then, a continuous-flow microreactor functionalized...
Biological activated carbon process for biotransformation of azo dye carmoisine by klebsiella spp
, Article Environmental Technology (United Kingdom) ; Volume 43, Issue 18 , 2022 , Pages 2713-2729 ; 09593330 (ISSN) ; Bagheri Lotfabad, T ; Heydarinasab, A ; Yaghmaei, S ; Mohseni, F. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2022
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The feasibility of employing the biological activated carbon (BAC) process to debilitate azo dye Carmoisine by Klebsiella spp. was investigated. Plate assay revealed the capability of Klebsiella spp. for removal of Carmoisine via degradation. Kinetic parameters were measured for Carmoisine debilitation by Klebsiella spp. using the suspended anaerobic process. Two types of granular and rod-shaped activated carbon were used to form the biological beds in order to study the Carmoisine debilitation in batch processes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) were used to indicate the colonization and biofilm formation of bacteria grown on activated carbon...
Encapsulation of spinel CuCo2O4 hollow sphere in V2O5-decorated graphitic carbon nitride as high-efficiency double Z-type nanocomposite for levofloxacin photodegradation
, Article Journal of Hazardous Materials ; Volume 423 , 2022 ; 03043894 (ISSN) ; Shokri, A ; Moradi, M ; Kakavandi, B ; Rahman Setayesh, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2022
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In this study, spinel CuCo2O4 (CCO) with a hierarchical hollow sphere morphology was encapsulated in V2O5-decorated ultra-wrinkled graphitic carbon-nitride (VO-UCN) for the first time via a facile glycerol-assisted solvothermal method in the interest of developing a novel high-efficiency double Z-type nano-photocatalyst (denoted as VO-UCN@CCO). The remarkable physicochemical features of the as-prepared nano-photocatalysts were verified using diverse characterization techniques including TGA, XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, TEM, BET, UV–vis DRS, PL, EIS, and transient photocurrent techniques. Herein, VO-UCN@CCO nanocomposite was employed for the photodisintegration of levofloxacin (LVOF) antibiotic under...
Preparation of novel and highly active magnetic ternary structures (metal-organic framework/cobalt ferrite/graphene oxide) for effective visible-light-driven photocatalytic and photo-fenton-like degradation of organic contaminants
, Article Journal of Colloid and Interface Science ; Volume 602 , 2021 , Pages 73-94 ; 00219797 (ISSN) ; Kazemeini, M ; Mahmoodi, N. M ; Sharif University of Technology
Academic Press Inc
2021
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Herein, MIL-101(Fe), CoFe2O4, novel binary (MIL-101(Fe)/CoFe2O4, MIL-101(Fe)/GO and CoFe2O4/GO), and ternary (MIL-101(Fe)/CoFe2O4/(3%)GO and MIL-101(Fe)/CoFe2O4/(7%)GO) magnetic composites based upon the MIL-101(Fe) were synthesized. The XRD, FESEM, TEM, EDX, BET-BJH, FTIR, VSM, DRS, PL, EIS and other electrochemical analyses were applied to characterize samples. The MIL/CoFe2O4/(3%)GO demonstrated the best performance compared to other samples for visible light photocatalytic and photo-Fenton-like degradation of Direct Red 23 (DtR-23), Reactive Red 198 (ReR-198) dyes as well as Tetracycline Hydrochloride (TC-H) antibiotic. Degradation of dyes using the ternary composite after 70 min of...
Developing a new superhydrophilic and superoleophobic poly(4-(1-vinyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium-3-yl) butane-1-sulfonate): vinyl imidazole@Perfluorooctanoic acid@SiO2 coated stainless steel mesh for highly efficient, stable, and durable oil/water separation
, Article Journal of Coatings Technology and Research ; Volume 18, Issue 2 , 2021 , Pages 511-521 ; 15470091 (ISSN) ; Siavash Moakhar, R ; Amirpoor, S ; Azad, M ; Dolati, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2021
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The design and development of efficient approaches for water–oil separation have had widespread interest. Most previously introduced techniques and materials used for development of the successful separation of oily wastewater could not answer all the desired demands, such as being efficient and environmentally and economically friendly. Therefore, in seeking a novel method capable of answering these expectations, surfaces with special wettability were introduced. A novel, reusable, and recyclable superhydrophilic and superoleophobic poly(Vsim-Vim)@PFOA@SiO2 nanocomposite-coated stainless steel mesh was synthesized through a facile preparation process. Since the most important factors of...
Synthesis of TiO2/ZnO electrospun nanofibers coated-sewage sludge carbon for adsorption of Ni(II), Cu(II), and COD from aqueous solutions and industrial wastewaters
, Article Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology ; Volume 42, Issue 6 , 2021 , Pages 802-812 ; 01932691 (ISSN) ; Maddah, A. S ; Mehrdadi, N ; Bidhendi, G. N ; Baghdadi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Bellwether Publishing, Ltd
2021
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The nanofibers prepared by electrospinning process have high potential for the removal of toxic matters from wastewaters. In the present study, the titanium dioxide and titanium dioxide/zinc oxide (TiO2/ZnO) nanofibers prepared by electrospinning technique were coated on the sewage sludge carbon (SSC) surface for adsorption of Ni(II), Cu(II), and COD from aqueous solutions and industrial wastewaters of Iran. The synthesized adsorbents were characterized using XRD, SEM and EDX analysis. The effect of adsorbent type, pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time and initial concentrations of Ni(II), Cu(II) and COD on the adsorption capacity of synthesized SSC/TiO2 and SSC/TiO2/ZnO nanofibrous adsorbents...
Nanocomposite of functionalized halloysite and Ag(0) decorated magnetic carbon dots as a reusable catalyst for reduction of dyes in water
, Article Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids ; Volume 152 , 2021 ; 00223697 (ISSN) ; Kazemeini, M ; Sadjadi, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
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A new magnetic, catalytic nanocomposite of Hal-MT-Cys-Ag/MNCD was fabricated and utilized for catalyzing reductive de-colorization of methyl orange and rhodamin B in aqueous media at room temperature. To prepare this material, Cl-functionalized halloysite nanoclay was successively reacted with melamine and 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine to furnish multi-nitrogen containing ligand on halloysite surface. Then, magnetic carbon dots were crafted through a facile method and decorated with Ag nanoparticles and cysteine to furnish Cys-Ag/MNCD species. The final nanocomposite was obtained via incorporation of this latter species onto functionalized halloysite. This new composite was characterized...
Direct transesterification of wet microalgae to biodiesel using phosphonium carboxylate ionic liquid catalysts
, Article Biomass and Bioenergy ; Volume 150 , 2021 ; 09619534 (ISSN) ; Kariminia, H. R ; Plechkova, N. K ; Ward, V. C. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
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In this study, four types of tetrabutylphosphonium carboxylate ionic liquids (ILs) were synthesized and used for a one-pot transesterification of wet Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) microalgae into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) in the presence of methanol, as well as refined oils (sunflower, canola, and corn oil). The resulting process removed the need for complete drying and lipid extraction steps typically needed for biodiesel production from microalgae. The leading candidate ionic liquid catalyst, tetrabutylphosphonium formate ([P4444][For]), was further optimized using response surface methodology to minimize material consumption, increase water compatibility, reduce processing time...
K4Nb6O17/Fe3N/α-Fe2O3/C3N4 as an enhanced visible light-driven quaternary photocatalyst for acetamiprid photodegradation, CO2 reduction, and cancer cells treatment
, Article Applied Surface Science ; Volume 544 , 2021 ; 01694332 (ISSN) ; Ghasemi, S ; Hajiahmadi, S ; Wang, C ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
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A new magnetic quaternary photocatalyst, K4Nb6O17/α-Fe2O3/Fe3N/g-C3N4, was synthesized via a simple one-step thermal pyrolysis process. The prepared photocatalyst was well characterized, and its photocatalytic activity was evaluated towards acetamiprid pesticide degradation, CO2 reduction reaction, and U87-MG cell eradication. The coexistence of four different crystalline structures in the prepared photocatalyst could simultaneously facilitate photoelectron transport and suppress charge recombination through their coupled heterogeneous interfaces. Because of the coexistence of various photosensitive compounds, the prepared photocatalyst showed the excellent capability to harvest the visible...
Photocatalytic degradation of 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol over Ag/AgCl-decorated/[MOYI]-coated/ZnO nanostructures: Material characterization, photocatalytic performance, and in-vivo toxicity assessment of the photoproducts
, Article Environmental Technology and Innovation ; Volume 21 , 2021 ; 23521864 (ISSN) ; Heidarpour, H ; Goshadehzehn, M ; Hajiahmadi, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
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In this work, a facile ionic liquid-mediated method was utilized to fabricate an efficient photocatalyst for environmental remediation. The eco-friendly aspect of the treatment was explored through an in-vivo toxicity bioassay. ZnO particles, prepared by a combined solid state-pyrolysis method, were coated by 1-methyl-3-(oxiran-2ylmethyl)-1H-imidazolium-3-chloride ([MOYI]Cl) ionic liquid. Then, Ag/AgCl species were grown on the surface to make a heterojunction system leading to efficient charge separation and light absorption extension to the visible domain. The products were characterized by XRD, FTIR, SEM, EDX, DRS, BET, and PL analysis. Photocatalytic performance of the nanostructures was...
Biological activated carbon process for biotransformation of azo dye Carmoisine by Klebsiella spp
, Article Environmental Technology (United Kingdom) ; 2021 ; 09593330 (ISSN) ; Bagheri Lotfabad, T ; Heydarinasab, A ; Yaghmaei, S ; Mohseni, F. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2021
Abstract
The feasibility of employing the biological activated carbon (BAC) process to debilitate azo dye Carmoisine by Klebsiella spp. was investigated. Plate assay revealed the capability of Klebsiella spp. for removal of Carmoisine via degradation. Kinetic parameters were measured for Carmoisine debilitation by Klebsiella spp. using the suspended anaerobic process. Two types of granular and rod-shaped activated carbon were used to form the biological beds in order to study the Carmoisine debilitation in batch processes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) were used to indicate the colonization and biofilm formation of bacteria grown on activated carbon...
Fe3O4@PAA@UiO-66-NH2 magnetic nanocomposite for selective adsorption of Quercetin
, Article Chemosphere ; Volume 275 , 2021 ; 00456535 (ISSN) ; Tajahmadi, S ; Haris, M. H ; Bahi, A ; Rezakazemi, M ; Molavi, H ; Ko, F ; Arjmand, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
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In the present study, a magnetic core-shell metal-organic framework (Fe3O4@PAA@UiO-66-NH2) nanocomposite was synthesized by a facile step-by-step self-assembly technique and used for selective adsorption of the anti-cancer Quercetin (QCT) drug. The synthesized nanocomposite was well characterized using FTIR, XRD, BET, FESEM, and TEM techniques. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms of the magnetic nanocomposites for QCT were investigated in detail at different initial concentrations and temperatures. It was found that the experimental adsorption kinetic and isotherm data were precisely explained by the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models. Moreover, the selective...
Advancement in Fenton-like reactions using PVA coated calcium peroxide/FeS system: Pivotal role of sulfide ion in regenerating the Fe(II) ions and improving trichloroethylene degradation
, Article Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering ; Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2021 ; 22133437 (ISSN) ; Zhang, X ; Idrees, A ; Tariq, M ; Danish, M ; Farooq, U ; Shan, A ; Jiang, X ; Huang, J ; Lyu, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
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This study demonstrated the prolonged benefits of polyvinyl-coated calcium peroxide (PVA@CP) in Fe(II)/nFeS mediated Fenton-like reaction. PVA@CP was prepared by a coating of PVA on calcium peroxide (CP) and synthesized nano-sized iron sulfide (nFeS) was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) elemental mapping, X-ray diffractometry (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and Fourier transmission infrared (FTIR) techniques. Trichloroethylene (TCE) degradation in various oxic environments (H2O2, CP, or...
Fe3O4@PAA@UiO-66-NH2 magnetic nanocomposite for selective adsorption of Quercetin
, Article Chemosphere ; Volume 275 , 2021 ; 00456535 (ISSN) ; Tajahmadi, S ; Haris, M. H ; Bahi, A ; Rezakazemi, M ; Molavi, H ; Ko, F ; Arjmand, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
Abstract
In the present study, a magnetic core-shell metal-organic framework (Fe3O4@PAA@UiO-66-NH2) nanocomposite was synthesized by a facile step-by-step self-assembly technique and used for selective adsorption of the anti-cancer Quercetin (QCT) drug. The synthesized nanocomposite was well characterized using FTIR, XRD, BET, FESEM, and TEM techniques. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms of the magnetic nanocomposites for QCT were investigated in detail at different initial concentrations and temperatures. It was found that the experimental adsorption kinetic and isotherm data were precisely explained by the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models. Moreover, the selective...
Advancement in Fenton-like reactions using PVA coated calcium peroxide/FeS system: Pivotal role of sulfide ion in regenerating the Fe(II) ions and improving trichloroethylene degradation
, Article Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering ; Volume 9, Issue 1 , 2021 ; 22133437 (ISSN) ; Zhang, X ; Idrees, A ; Tariq, M ; Danish, M ; Farooq, U ; Shan, A ; Jiang, X ; Huang, J ; Lyu, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
Abstract
This study demonstrated the prolonged benefits of polyvinyl-coated calcium peroxide (PVA@CP) in Fe(II)/nFeS mediated Fenton-like reaction. PVA@CP was prepared by a coating of PVA on calcium peroxide (CP) and synthesized nano-sized iron sulfide (nFeS) was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) elemental mapping, X-ray diffractometry (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and Fourier transmission infrared (FTIR) techniques. Trichloroethylene (TCE) degradation in various oxic environments (H2O2, CP, or...
Entangled states as robust and re-usable carriers of information
, Article Quantum Information Processing ; Volume 19, Issue 10 , 2020 ; Asoudeh, M ; Karimipour, V ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2020
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Entangled states can be used as secure carriers of information much in the same way as carriers are used in classical communications. In such protocols, quantum states are uploaded to the carrier at one end and are downloaded from it in safe form at the other end, leaving the carrier intact and ready for reuse. Furthermore, protocols have been designed for performing quantum state sharing in this way. In this work, we study the robustness of these protocols against two of the most common sources of noise, namely de-phasing and depolarization and show that multiple uses of these carriers do not lead to accumulative errors, rather the error remains constant and under control. © 2020, Springer...