Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green Filters
Monolithic cryogels from starch were successfully synthesized and applied as alternative biodegradable filters for the first time. Rice flour was cross-linked with Ca<sup>2+</sup> from limewater during gelatinization before being frozen and then thawed for three cycles. The resultant mat...
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| author | Chanita Boonkanon Kharittha Phatthanawiwat Laemthong Chuenchom Nareumon Lamthornkit Tarawee Taweekarn Worawit Wongniramaikul Aree Choodum |
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| description | Monolithic cryogels from starch were successfully synthesized and applied as alternative biodegradable filters for the first time. Rice flour was cross-linked with Ca<sup>2+</sup> from limewater during gelatinization before being frozen and then thawed for three cycles. The resultant material was then soaked in ethanol for 3 h before incubation at 80 °C for 1 h, yielding monolithic material with interconnected pores in sizes of 51 ± 18 to 52 ± 15 µm without any need of freeze-drying. The cryogels possessed macroporous structure with specific surface areas from 1.1 to 4.3 m<sup>2</sup>g<sup>−1</sup>, they could adsorb water from 599 ± 27 to 635 ± 59% of their dry weight with low swelling ratios of 6.0 ± 0.3 to 6.4 ± 0.6 g<sub>water</sub>/g<sub>cryogel</sub>, and could be applied as biofilters to remove suspended particles and reduce the light absorption of water sample from 25 ± 3 to 96 ± 5%. The prepared biofilters can be re-used up to three times, although they cost only USD 0.0004/piece. Complete weight loss resulted from burial in soil for 30 days, indicating environmentally friendly biodegradation and potential for environmental applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-46ae9af9145843a098985013957de50d2023-11-23T01:09:44ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-11-011322397510.3390/polym13223975Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green FiltersChanita Boonkanon0Kharittha Phatthanawiwat1Laemthong Chuenchom2Nareumon Lamthornkit3Tarawee Taweekarn4Worawit Wongniramaikul5Aree Choodum6Integrated Science and Technology Research Center, Faculty of Technology and Environment, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, Kathu, Phuket 83120, ThailandIntegrated Science and Technology Research Center, Faculty of Technology and Environment, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, Kathu, Phuket 83120, ThailandDivision of Physical Science and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, ThailandIntegrated Science and Technology Research Center, Faculty of Technology and Environment, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, Kathu, Phuket 83120, ThailandIntegrated Science and Technology Research Center, Faculty of Technology and Environment, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, Kathu, Phuket 83120, ThailandIntegrated Science and Technology Research Center, Faculty of Technology and Environment, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, Kathu, Phuket 83120, ThailandIntegrated Science and Technology Research Center, Faculty of Technology and Environment, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, Kathu, Phuket 83120, ThailandMonolithic cryogels from starch were successfully synthesized and applied as alternative biodegradable filters for the first time. Rice flour was cross-linked with Ca<sup>2+</sup> from limewater during gelatinization before being frozen and then thawed for three cycles. The resultant material was then soaked in ethanol for 3 h before incubation at 80 °C for 1 h, yielding monolithic material with interconnected pores in sizes of 51 ± 18 to 52 ± 15 µm without any need of freeze-drying. The cryogels possessed macroporous structure with specific surface areas from 1.1 to 4.3 m<sup>2</sup>g<sup>−1</sup>, they could adsorb water from 599 ± 27 to 635 ± 59% of their dry weight with low swelling ratios of 6.0 ± 0.3 to 6.4 ± 0.6 g<sub>water</sub>/g<sub>cryogel</sub>, and could be applied as biofilters to remove suspended particles and reduce the light absorption of water sample from 25 ± 3 to 96 ± 5%. The prepared biofilters can be re-used up to three times, although they cost only USD 0.0004/piece. Complete weight loss resulted from burial in soil for 30 days, indicating environmentally friendly biodegradation and potential for environmental applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/22/3975starchlimewaterbiodegradable cryogelbiodegradable filtermacropore |
| spellingShingle | Chanita Boonkanon Kharittha Phatthanawiwat Laemthong Chuenchom Nareumon Lamthornkit Tarawee Taweekarn Worawit Wongniramaikul Aree Choodum Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green Filters Polymers starch limewater biodegradable cryogel biodegradable filter macropore |
| title | Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green Filters |
| title_full | Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green Filters |
| title_fullStr | Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green Filters |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green Filters |
| title_short | Preparation and Characterization of Calcium Cross-Linked Starch Monolithic Cryogels and Their Application as Cost-Effective Green Filters |
| title_sort | preparation and characterization of calcium cross linked starch monolithic cryogels and their application as cost effective green filters |
| topic | starch limewater biodegradable cryogel biodegradable filter macropore |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/22/3975 |
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