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Nanotechnology and the Environment:Nano-scale Research at Temple University
1. Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Temple University, & Soil Scientist, US EPA Region 3
2. Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, College of Science & Technology, Temple University3. Assistant Professor, Philadelphia University4. Associate Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Temple University5. Professor, Dept. of Physics, College of Science & Technology, Temple University6. Graduate Research Assistant, College of Engineering, Temple University (PhD Candidate) 7. Graduate Research Assistant, Chemistry Dept., College of Science & Technology, Temple University8. Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Temple University9. Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Physics, College of Science & Technology, Temple University
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D. Kargbo1, D. Strongin2, H. Rostami3, J. Delilac4, Z. Hassan5, S. Chatterjee6, D. Hausner7, S. Nguyen8, and A. Aly9
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Nano-sized channel system of zeolites0.4 to 1.4 nm
Provides size- & shape-selective matrix for absorbed molecules
Maintains a high surface-to-mass ratio
Metal Sequestration by Nanoparticles
Goal: Synthesis of nano-scaled particles and devices for more efficient and cost effective environmental applications
Particles: Zeolites and Iron Oxy-hydroxide Nanoparticles
Why use zeolites for metal sequestration?
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ZEOLITE SYNTHESIS
X-ray diffraction patterns for untreated (top) and treated (bottom) MSWC ash. M=Mullite; Q=Quartz; P=Zeolite Na-PI; F=Faugasite; S=Sodalite Octahydrate
The reflux method of generating zeolites from ash. Kargbo, 2004 (by permission)
ASH (Waste ash/Coal fly ash) + 3M NaOH + Heat
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Scanning electron microscope images of MSWC ash. A= Untreated sample; B= Sample fused in NaOH. XRD verified presence of zeolite Na-P1 and faugasite (Kargbo, 2004, by permission).
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Zeolites Verification and Preparation for PRB
Both MSWC ash and coal fly ash generated zeolites of similar composition
For preparation of material for PRB applications, ash was chemically activated to form a:
chemically activated fly ash (CAFA) barrier material
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Void space structure of faujasite zeolite:Interconnecting 3-D network
Network possesses:8-Å pore openings on external surface.13-Å internal supercages connected by 8-Å pores.
Toxic Metal Sequestration by Ash-based Zeolites
Diagram of faugasite structure (left), and the channel and cage system of zeolites demonstrating size- & shape-selective properties for absorption of molecules (right).
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Toxic Metal Sequestration by Zeolites
0.62.12.7LOI
0.91.40.3SO3
1.01.10.9Alkali
1.91.30.9MgO
8.94.31.7CaO
6.05.44.5Fe2O3
23.419.427.5Al2O3
53.863.261.1SiO2
Source 3Source 2Source 1Ash composition by source
• CAFA-PRB material from each source produced and crushed into pelletized form. • Ten grams barrier materials added to 500 mL of 1,000 ppm sol of Cr and Cd• Source 1 removal ability < source 2 and 3• Sources 2 and 3 have similar removal efficiency• Source 2 selected for column test
Resulting Solution Concentration (ppm)
0.20.1Source 3
0.10.1Source 2
176192Source 1
1000 ppmCd
1000 ppmCr
CAFA-PRBSource
Cr and Cd Sequestration Results
Batch Testing & Results: Cr & Cd
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Toxic Metal Sequestration by Zeolites
Column Testing (1)
Results of 1000 ppm Cd, and1000 ppm Cr, passed through 200 g of barrier materials
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Column Testing (2)Results of 10 ppm Cd and 10 ppm Cr, passed through 200 gm of barrier materials
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n, p
pm
Hence, CAFA-PRB containing zeolites has ability to remove Cr and Cd very effectively.
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Other Ongoing Contaminant Remediation Research Using zeolites
Sequestration of toxic gases
Nile Red synthesized in zeolite cages
Reaction involves 1-naphthol and nitrosodiethylaminophenol in acetic acid in presense of zeolite
Nile red formed encapsulated in the supercages.
Representation of a cylindrical nanocrystalconsisting of organized dye molecules acting as donors (empty rectangles), and a trap at the front and the back of each channel, indicated by the shaded rectangles.
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OAcknowledgement
• Research funded by grant from:Ben Franklin Partners/Consortium for Sustainable Design & Research
Dr. David Kargbo, Project PI Dr. Hosein Rostami (Philadelphia Univ), Project Co-PIDr. Joan Delalic, Project Co-PIDr. Zameer Hasan, Project Co-PI
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Nanoparticle Fabrication for Environmental Applications
Atomic Tailoring
Sample problems with current nanoparticle application
Particle agglomoration of nanoparticles (e.g., NZVI) in field applications
Understanding reasons for enhanced reactivity (beyond the increased surface area)
Inability to control chemical properties of produced nanoparticles for site-specific applications
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Atomic Tailoring of Nanosensors
We have demonstrated:
Pulsed Laser Deposition:A versatile method of fabricating nano-particles of metals, insulators and semiconductors
Doping with Different Active Atoms Control over the Chemistry During the Fabrication
Glassy or Crystalline Particles to Control Surface Reactivity
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Temple University – Nanophysics Oct. 2005
SeparationControl
Eu2+
…or Array of Nano-Sensors
Control size of nanoparticles
Control active ions in them
Control the separationbetween the ions
Nanopatterned Surface controlling the separationbetween the nanoparticleswith nanometer precision
Atomic Tailoring
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ONanoparticles of Nanoparticles of MgSMgS Tailored with EuTailored with Eu2+ 2+ and Euand Eu3+3+
10nm
Temple University – Nanophysics, Oct. 2005
Experimental Results NanoNano--indentations on indentations on SiSi SurfaceSurface ((CollColl: Princeton U.): Princeton U.)
100 nm
AFM IMAGEAFM IMAGE Nanoparticles Nanoparticles of of MgSMgS Selectively Lodged Selectively Lodged in Nanoin Nano--indentations on indentations on SiSi
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OAcknowledgement
• Research funded by grant from NSF:Project PI: Dr. Zameer Hasan
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Horse Spleen Ferritin (HSF)Listeria InnocuaFerritin-like Protein (LFLP)
• 24 polypeptide subunits
• Spherical protein cage (120 Å dia.)
• Cavity (80 Å dia.)
• Accommodates up to 4500 Fe atomsStores Fe as hydrated Fe2O3 (rust)
• 12 polypeptide subunits
• Spherical protein cage (90 Å dia.)
• Cavity (56Å dia.)
• Accommodates up to 500 Fe atoms
Size-Reactivity Relationship of Iron OxyhydroxideNanoparticles Assembled within Ferritin
Ferritin
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OCr(VI) reduction in presence of Ferritin and light
Time (min.)0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
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Fe-loading
Reductant – tartrate(3.2x10-3 M)
Cr2O72- (4.0x10-4 M)
pH 7.5, tris buffer
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UV-Ozone treatment
Reduction
General synthetic scheme for Fe oxide and metal production
The PSD-UV uses high intensity UV radiation to vaporize and remove the protein portion
The high pressure cell coupled to UHV chamber where reduction of metal oxide to metal occurs and accompanying transfer apparatus.
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H e i g h t s ( n m )
0 . 5 1 1 . 5 2 2 . 5 3 3 . 5
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FeOOH nanoparticles prepared by UV-ozone treatment of 100 Fe loaded ferritinfor 60 mins at 100oC under oxygen (<5psi)
ISOLATED NANOPARTICLES
Average Height ONLY 2.5 nm!
Acoustic AC mode AFM Characterization of FeOOH nanoparticles
Relative height distribution of particles
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Apoferritin + 500 FeFn mixture
AFM images of FeOOH nanoparticlesApoferritin + 2000
FeFn mixture• ISOLATED NANOPARTICLES
• Peak-to-valley height differences for the large features in the cross-section are in the:
• 2-3 nmrange for 500 Fe loaded Ferritin
• 5-6 nm for the 2000 Fe loaded Ferritin.
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• Research funded by grant from:• ACS-Petroleum Research fund• U.S. EPA-Science to Achieve Results
(STAR) Program• Project PI: Daniel R. Strongin
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