Publications by authors named "Mohamed G El-Desouky"

The study aimed to enhance the stability and efficiency of removing bivalent Pb(II) by encapsulating AlNi-layered double hydroxide (LDH) in chitosan and itaconic acid to create an adsorbent with chemically active sites. The resulting material, AlNi-LDH/CS, underwent thorough property analysis using XRD, FT-IR, XPS, EDX, N adsorption/desorption isotherm, and FESEM to find out what textural characteristics it has. Specifically, nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms were utilized to assess the textural properties of AlNi-LDH/CS.

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Cosmetics, textiles, foodstuffs, and medicines frequently contain the yellow dye tartrazine. It has carcinogenic properties and can trigger allergies. In this study, a unique NH-MIL-101(Cr)/chitosan composite (MIL/chitosan composite) was created using a hydrothermal process.

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Article Synopsis
  • Trimethoprim (TMP) can be effectively removed from water using a new magnetic composite sponge made from magnetite nanoparticles and a rhodium metal-organic framework, FeO@Rh-MOF@PIC.
  • The sponge exhibits a high magnetic saturation (64 emu/g) and an expansive surface area (1236.48 m²/g), leading to a significant TMP adsorption capacity of 391.9 mg/g.
  • The mechanism of adsorption primarily involves chemisorption, evidenced by an adsorption energy of 24.5 kJ/mol, and the sponge demonstrates excellent reusability over multiple cycles, maintaining stability in its composition.
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This study aimed to develop a novel adsorbent designed for the removal of diclofenac sodium (DS) from water. The synthesized adsorbent, a composite sponge known as guava seeds activated carbon loaded calcium alginate (GSAC@CA aerogel), was created through the combination of powdered activated carbon derived from guava seeds and loaded onto a calcium alginate hydrogel. Characterization through SEM, XRD, FT-IR, BET, and XPS revealed a confirmed surface area of 738.

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The study aimed to develop an adsorbent for extracting mercury (II) from water by combining chitosan beads with green copper oxide nanoparticles. This resulted in the synthesis of the CuO NPs@CSC composite sponge, achieved by loading CuO NPs onto citrate-crosslinked chitosan (CSC). Characterization involved X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.

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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a material known for its multifunctionality, chemical stability, and high surface area, are now commonly utilized as an adsorbent for water treatment. The MOF (MIL-88(Fe)-NH) was synthesized and used to remove the commonly used toxic herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) from water. The MIL-88(Fe)-NH MOF was fully characterized using multiple techniques.

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Activated carbon from apricot seeds (ASAC) was successfully made using a low-cost, straightforward synthesis process. With the use of various instruments, including XRD, XPS, FT-IR, SEM, and TEM, the adsorbent was demonstrated. The surface area of the ASAC that was given was also shown to be 436.

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Due to inadequate pharmaceutical wastewater treatment, anticancer contaminants from the pharmaceutical industry frequently end up in the aquatic environment where they endanger aquatic life and humans. As a result, the appropriate treatment of wastewater that contains anticancer agents is crucial for pollution prevention. The purpose of this work is to assess the effectiveness of a FeO@ZIF-8 nanocomposite as an adsorbent to remove of the chemotherapeutic drugs doxorubicin (DOX) from aqueous solution.

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