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Magnetic core-modified silver nanoparticles for ibuprofen removal: an emerging pollutant in waters.

ABSTRACT: In this work we present a novel procedure for ibuprofen adsorption from waters employing magnetic core-modified silver nanoparticles. We demonstrate that 93% adsorption of ibuprofen is achieved in 45 min by means of a simple method, for neutral pH and room temperature, also using a low dose of adsorbent, equal to 7 mg in 500 µL of suspension. The characterization of the adsorbent, before and after adsorption, was carried out by means of field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, BET analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. It is worth pointing out that ibuprofen can be desorbed and the adsorbent can be reused, remaining unaltered for the first three cycles, and showing 89.3% adsorption efficiency after the third regeneration. A three-parameter model and the Langmuir isotherm characterize the kinetics and isotherm of adsorption.

SUBMITTER: Vicente-Martinez Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7588452 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Magnetic core-modified silver nanoparticles for ibuprofen removal: an emerging pollutant in waters.

Vicente-Martínez Yesica Y Caravaca Manuel M Soto-Meca Antonio A Solana-González Rubén R

Scientific reports 20201026 1

In this work we present a novel procedure for ibuprofen adsorption from waters employing magnetic core-modified silver nanoparticles. We demonstrate that 93% adsorption of ibuprofen is achieved in 45 min by means of a simple method, for neutral pH and room temperature, also using a low dose of adsorbent, equal to 7 mg in 500 µL of suspension. The characterization of the adsorbent, before and after adsorption, was carried out by means of field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispers ...[more]

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