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An enhanced recyclable 3D adsorbent for diverse bio-applications using biocompatible magnetic nanomulberry and cucurbituril composites.

ABSTRACT: Herein, we describe the synthesis of highly water-dispersible and biocompatible 3D adsorbents via a rapid two-step strategy employing a mesoporous magnetic nanomulberry-shaped Fe3O4 (MNM) on diatomaceous earth (DE) and cucurbituril (CB; MNM-DE-CB). Coating of CB on the surface of MNM-DE via hydrogen bonds not only enhanced the dispersibility of CB, but also improved the stability of MNM-DE. The ability of the adsorbent to remove dyes from water was investigated as a function of metal ions, solution pH, temperature, and concentration to determine optimum reaction conditions. Unlike MNM-DE, MNM-DE-CB exhibited highly efficient, rapid dye removal and recyclability in aqueous solution, and low cytotoxicity toward cancer cells in drug delivery tests. MNM-DE-CB is a promising green adsorbent with potential for diverse applications including water remediation, interface catalysis, bio-sample preparation, and drug delivery.

SUBMITTER: Luan Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6965109 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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An enhanced recyclable 3D adsorbent for diverse bio-applications using biocompatible magnetic nanomulberry and cucurbituril composites.

Luan Yange Y Liu Huifang H Qiao Zhen Z Koo Bonhan B Shin Jaehyub J Jang Yoon Ok YO Noh Jin-Seo JS Shin Yong Y

Scientific reports 20200116 1

Herein, we describe the synthesis of highly water-dispersible and biocompatible 3D adsorbents via a rapid two-step strategy employing a mesoporous magnetic nanomulberry-shaped Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (MNM) on diatomaceous earth (DE) and cucurbituril (CB; MNM-DE-CB). Coating of CB on the surface of MNM-DE via hydrogen bonds not only enhanced the dispersibility of CB, but also improved the stability of MNM-DE. The ability of the adsorbent to remove dyes from water was investigated as a functio ...[more]

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