In this study, bio-based substances (BBS) obtained from composted urban biowaste are used as stabilizers for the synthesis of magnet-sensitive nanoparticles (NPs). The BBS-stabilized NPs are characterized by means of different techniques (FTIR, XRD, SEM, BET analysis, magnetization curves). Additionally, TGA coupled on-line with FTIR and GC/MS analysis of the exhausted gas are performed in order to simultaneously identify all the degradation products and evaluate the exact composition of such BBS-stabilized materials. Moreover, Fenton-like or photo-Fenton-like experiments carried out at circumneutral pH are performed in order to evaluate the BBS-functionalized NPs photo-activity towards the degradation of caffeine (taken as model emerging pollutant). The obtained promising results encourage the use of BBS as a green alternative tool for the preparation of smart materials with enhanced magnet-sensitive properties, also suitable for applications in wastewater purification treatments.

Biowaste-derived substances as a tool for obtaining magnet-sensitive materials for environmental applications in wastewater treatments

FRANZOSO, FLAVIA;NISTICO', ROBERTO;CESANO, Federico;CORAZZARI, INGRID;TURCI, Francesco;SCARANO, Domenica;BIANCO PREVOT, Alessandra;MAGNACCA, Giuliana;
2017-01-01

Abstract

In this study, bio-based substances (BBS) obtained from composted urban biowaste are used as stabilizers for the synthesis of magnet-sensitive nanoparticles (NPs). The BBS-stabilized NPs are characterized by means of different techniques (FTIR, XRD, SEM, BET analysis, magnetization curves). Additionally, TGA coupled on-line with FTIR and GC/MS analysis of the exhausted gas are performed in order to simultaneously identify all the degradation products and evaluate the exact composition of such BBS-stabilized materials. Moreover, Fenton-like or photo-Fenton-like experiments carried out at circumneutral pH are performed in order to evaluate the BBS-functionalized NPs photo-activity towards the degradation of caffeine (taken as model emerging pollutant). The obtained promising results encourage the use of BBS as a green alternative tool for the preparation of smart materials with enhanced magnet-sensitive properties, also suitable for applications in wastewater purification treatments.
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894716315297
Biomasses valorization, Emerging pollutants, Iron oxides, Magnetic materials, Fenton and Photo-Fenton reactions
Franzoso, Flavia; Nisticò, Roberto; Cesano, Federico; Corazzari, Ingrid; Turci, Francesco; Scarano, Domenica; Bianco Prevot, Alessandra; Magnacca, Giu...espandi
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