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Silica-Based 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-Propanedione Composites: Efficient Uranium Capture for Environmental Remediation

Al-Anber, MA. Al-Qaisi, W. Al-Momani, IF. Hijazi, AK. Sobola, D. Alhalasah, W. Al-Anber, ZA.

Original Title

Silica-Based 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-Propanedione Composites: Efficient Uranium Capture for Environmental Remediation

Type

journal article in Web of Science

Language

English

Original Abstract

Introduction This study synthesizes and characterizes a novel hybrid composite, SG-dpm, to capture UO22+ ions from water. The composite has successfully formed by hosting covalently diphenylmethane-1,3-dione (dpm) within an inorganic silica gel matrix, showing promising potential for environmental remediation and nuclear waste management.Methods The preparation involved the reaction of tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) with diphenylmethane-1,3-dione (dpm) under acidic conditions, resulting in white solids. The doped composite was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), revealing the presence of siloxane and Si-O-C bonds. The application of SG-dpm for capturing UO22+ ions from water was investigated, showing a shift in FTIR peaks and confirming the formation of SG-dpm-UO22+ as inner-sphere complexes. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed a non-uniform distribution of particles, essential for consistent behavior in applications such as adsorption.Results and Discussion Batch sorption experiments demonstrated temperature-dependent sorption behavior with increased efficiency at higher temperatures (T = 55 degrees C). The study also explored the influence of pH and initial concentration on UO22+ sorption, revealing optimal conditions at pH 5 and lower initial concentrations (1.0 mg L-1). Kinetic studies using pseudo-second-order models indicated a high efficiency of UO22+ ion removal (99%) as a chemisorption process. Intraparticle diffusion models highlighted three distinct sorption stages. Sorption isotherm studies favored the Langmuir model, emphasizing monolayer adsorption. The thermodynamic analysis suggested an endothermic (circle times H = + 16.120 kJ mol-1) and spontaneous (circle times G = -25.113 to - 29.2449 kJ mol-1) sorption process. Selectivity studies demonstrated high efficiency in capturing Cu2+, Co2+, and Cr3+ ions, high degree selectivity of UO22+ ions (74%), moderate efficiency for Fe3+ and Zn2+, and lower efficiency for Pb2+, Ni2+, and Cd2+, and poor efficiency for Mn2+ ions.In Conclusion , SG-dpm exhibits promising potential for selective UO22+ ion removal, demonstrating favorable characteristics for various applications, including environmental remediation and nuclear waste management.

Keywords

1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propanedione; silica sol-gel matrix; uranyl ion capture; pseudo-first-order; and pseudo-second-order; sorption isotherm

Authors

Al-Anber, MA.; Al-Qaisi, W.; Al-Momani, IF.; Hijazi, AK.; Sobola, D.; Alhalasah, W.; Al-Anber, ZA.

Released

3. 4. 2024

Publisher

BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD

Location

SHARJAH

ISBN

1875-6727

Periodical

Current Analytical Chemistry

Year of study

20

Number

7

State

United Arab Emirates

Pages from

1

Pages to

16

Pages count

16

URL

https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/139533

BibTex

@article{BUT188821,
  author="Al-Anber, MA. and Al-Qaisi, W. and Al-Momani, IF. and Hijazi, AK. and Sobola, D. and Alhalasah, W. and Al-Anber, ZA.",
  title="Silica-Based 1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-Propanedione Composites: Efficient Uranium Capture for Environmental Remediation",
  journal="Current Analytical Chemistry",
  year="2024",
  volume="20",
  number="7",
  pages="16",
  doi="10.2174/0115734110300973240325131908",
  issn="1875-6727",
  url="https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/139533"
}