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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Natural polymers supported copper nanoparticles for pollutants degradation
Natural polymers supported copper nanoparticles for pollutants degradation
Document Language
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English
Abstract
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In this report, chitosan (CS) was adhered on cellulose microfiber mat (CMM) to prepare CS-CMM. This was used as host for copper (Cu) nanoparticles preparation. After adsorption of Cue' ions from an aqueous solution of CuSO4, the metal ions entrapped in CS coating layer was treated with sodium borohydride (NaBH4) to prepare Cu nanoparticles loaded CS-CMM (Cu/CS-CMM). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction confirmed the formation of Cu/CS-CMM hybrid. Scanning electron microscopy analysis was performed to reveal the morphology of the prepared catalyst. The prepared Cu/CS-CMM was employed as a catalyst for the degradation of nitro-aromatic compounds of 2-nitrophenol (2NP) and 4nitrophenol (4NP) as well as an organic cresyl blue (CB) dye. Remarkably, the turnover frequency in the case of 2NP and 4NP using Cu/CS-CMM reaches 103.3 and 88.6 h(-1), outperforming previously reported Cu nanoparticles immobilized in hydrogel-based catalytic systems. The rate constants for 2NP, 4NP and CB were 1.2 x 10(-3) s-1, 2.1 x 10-3 s-1 and, 1.3 x 10-3 s-1, respectively. Besides, we discussed the separation of the catalyst from the reaction mixture and its re-usability.
ISSN
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0169-4332
Journal Name
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
Volume
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387
Issue Number
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387
Publishing Year
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1437 AH
2016 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Monday, July 31, 2017
Researchers
Researcher Name (Arabic)
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Dr Grade
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S Haider
Haider, S
Researcher
T Kamal
Kamal, T
Researcher
S Khan
Khan, S
Researcher
M Omar
Omar, M
Researcher
A Asiri
Asiri, A
Researcher
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