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Collagen based magnetic nanocomposites for oil removal applications.


ABSTRACT: A stable magnetic nanocomposite of collagen and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) is prepared by a simple process utilizing protein wastes from leather industry. Molecular interaction between helical collagen fibers and spherical SPIONs is proven through calorimetric, microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. This nanocomposite exhibited selective oil absorption and magnetic tracking ability, allowing it to be used in oil removal applications. The environmental sustainability of the oil adsorbed nanobiocomposite is also demonstrated here through its conversion into a bi-functional graphitic nanocarbon material via heat treatment. The approach highlights new avenues for converting bio-wastes into useful nanomaterials in scalable and inexpensive ways.

SUBMITTER: Thanikaivelan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3262048 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Collagen based magnetic nanocomposites for oil removal applications.

Thanikaivelan Palanisamy P   Narayanan Narayanan T NT   Pradhan Bhabendra K BK   Ajayan Pulickel M PM  

Scientific reports 20120120


A stable magnetic nanocomposite of collagen and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) is prepared by a simple process utilizing protein wastes from leather industry. Molecular interaction between helical collagen fibers and spherical SPIONs is proven through calorimetric, microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. This nanocomposite exhibited selective oil absorption and magnetic tracking ability, allowing it to be used in oil removal applications. The environmental sustainability o  ...[more]

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