The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium

In the present work, some novel α-amino nitriles were prepared: amino-2- (anthracen-9-yl) acetonitrile (AAN), and 2-(naphthalen-1-yl) -2- ((triethoxysilyl) propyl) amino) acetonitrile (Si-AN). With the aid of other organic compounds (3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane “APTES” and tetraethyl orthosilicate...

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Main Authors: Eyad A. Younes, Amjad H. El-Sheikh, Rawan B. Alsmadi
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Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-03-01
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author Eyad A. Younes
Amjad H. El-Sheikh
Rawan B. Alsmadi
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Amjad H. El-Sheikh
Rawan B. Alsmadi
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description In the present work, some novel α-amino nitriles were prepared: amino-2- (anthracen-9-yl) acetonitrile (AAN), and 2-(naphthalen-1-yl) -2- ((triethoxysilyl) propyl) amino) acetonitrile (Si-AN). With the aid of other organic compounds (3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane “APTES” and tetraethyl orthosilicate “TEOS”), the following carbon nanotubes “CNT” and magnetite “Mag” based adsorbents were prepared: CNT-AAN, Mag-SiO2, Mag-SiO2-APTES, Mag-SiO2-Si-AN. The FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy proved the formation of (C ≡ N) and (NH-) bonds which indicated successful amino nitrile modification of the adsorbents. The ability of the above-mentioned adsorbents to remove cadmium “Cd(II)” from water was studied at various pH values. CNT modification with AAN reduced Cd(II) uptake, while all Mag modifications increased Cd uptake. The addition of AAN to the extraction medium with CNT sorbent reduced Cd(II) uptake. The addition of TEOS and Si-AN to the extraction medium for Cd(II) removal using Mag was studied where a positive impact was observed. Based on the above experiments, it was decided to use Mag as adsorbent with the addition of Si-AN to the extraction medium. Method optimization recommended pH 8 and Cd:Si-AN molar ratio of 1:1. The maximum adsorption capacity towards Cd(II) achieved in this study was 65 mg g−1. The method selectivity, re-usability and applicability on well water and tap water samples gave appropriate results. The adsorption of Cd(II) on Mag in the presence of Si-AN was fast, endothermic, spontaneous, favored and physi-sorption was predominant.
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spelling doaj.art-6cfb499025e447cea150a5b75bcf39572024-04-05T04:41:01ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Emerging Contaminants2405-66502024-03-01101100261The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption mediumEyad A. Younes0Amjad H. El-Sheikh1Rawan B. Alsmadi2Corresponding author.; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa, 13133, JordanCorresponding author.; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa, 13133, JordanDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Hashemite University, P.O. Box 330127, Zarqa, 13133, JordanIn the present work, some novel α-amino nitriles were prepared: amino-2- (anthracen-9-yl) acetonitrile (AAN), and 2-(naphthalen-1-yl) -2- ((triethoxysilyl) propyl) amino) acetonitrile (Si-AN). With the aid of other organic compounds (3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane “APTES” and tetraethyl orthosilicate “TEOS”), the following carbon nanotubes “CNT” and magnetite “Mag” based adsorbents were prepared: CNT-AAN, Mag-SiO2, Mag-SiO2-APTES, Mag-SiO2-Si-AN. The FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy proved the formation of (C ≡ N) and (NH-) bonds which indicated successful amino nitrile modification of the adsorbents. The ability of the above-mentioned adsorbents to remove cadmium “Cd(II)” from water was studied at various pH values. CNT modification with AAN reduced Cd(II) uptake, while all Mag modifications increased Cd uptake. The addition of AAN to the extraction medium with CNT sorbent reduced Cd(II) uptake. The addition of TEOS and Si-AN to the extraction medium for Cd(II) removal using Mag was studied where a positive impact was observed. Based on the above experiments, it was decided to use Mag as adsorbent with the addition of Si-AN to the extraction medium. Method optimization recommended pH 8 and Cd:Si-AN molar ratio of 1:1. The maximum adsorption capacity towards Cd(II) achieved in this study was 65 mg g−1. The method selectivity, re-usability and applicability on well water and tap water samples gave appropriate results. The adsorption of Cd(II) on Mag in the presence of Si-AN was fast, endothermic, spontaneous, favored and physi-sorption was predominant.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405665023000598Amino nitrilesMagnetiteCarbon nanotubesCadmium uptake
spellingShingle Eyad A. Younes
Amjad H. El-Sheikh
Rawan B. Alsmadi
The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium
Emerging Contaminants
Amino nitriles
Magnetite
Carbon nanotubes
Cadmium uptake
title The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium
title_full The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium
title_fullStr The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium
title_full_unstemmed The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium
title_short The use of new class α-amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium: Sorbent modification vs. α-amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium
title_sort use of new class α amino nitrile modified magnetic adsorbents for removal of cd ii from aqueous medium sorbent modification vs α amino nitrile addition to the adsorption medium
topic Amino nitriles
Magnetite
Carbon nanotubes
Cadmium uptake
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405665023000598
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