Self-assembly of metal-polyphenolic network on biomass for enhanced organic contaminant capturing from water with a high cost-to-benefit ratio

Xin Jin; Xueyi Li; Yubo Liu; Yilong Cui; Yunyi Liang; Qin Wang; Jin Wang; Rui Yang; Jianwei Zhao; Changlei Xia

doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134183

Self-assembly of metal-polyphenolic network on biomass for enhanced organic contaminant capturing from water with a high cost-to-benefit ratio

J Hazard Mater. 2024 May 15:470:134183. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134183. Epub 2024 Mar 31.

Authors

Xin Jin¹, Xueyi Li¹, Yubo Liu¹, Yilong Cui¹, Yunyi Liang¹, Qin Wang², Jin Wang³, Rui Yang¹, Jianwei Zhao⁴, Changlei Xia⁵

Affiliations

¹ Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China.
² College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China; School of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610225, China.
³ Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
⁴ Shenzhen HUASUAN Technology Co., Ltd, China.
⁵ Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China. Electronic address: changlei.xia@njfu.edu.cn.

PMID: 38574663
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134183

Abstract

Nanomaterials present a vast potential as functional materials in environmental engineering. However, there are challenges with nanocomplex for recyclability, reliable/stable, and scale-up industrial integration. Here, a versatile, low-cost, stable and recycled easily metal-polyphenolic-based material carried by wood powder (bioCar-MPNs) adsorption platform was nano-engineered by a simple, fast self-assembly strategy, in which wood powder is an excellent substrate serving as a scaffold and stabilizer to prevent the nanocomplex from aggregating and is easier to recycle. Life cycle analysis highlights a green preparation process and environmental sustainability for bioCar-MPNs. The metal-polyphenolic nanocomplex coated on the wood surface in bioCar-MPNs presents a remarkable surface adsorption property (1829.4 mg/g) at a low cost (2.4 US dollars per 1000 g bioCar-MPNs) for organic dye. Quartz crystal microbalance analysis (QCM) demonstrates an existing strong affinity between polyphenols and organic dyes. Furthermore, Independent Gradient Model (IGM) and Hirshfeld surface analysis reveal the presence of the electrostatic interactions, π-π interactions, and hydrogen bonding. Meanwhile, adsorption efficiency of bioCar-MPNs maintains over 95% in the presence of co-existing ions (Na⁺, 0.5 M). Importantly, the reasonable utilization of biomass for water treatment can contribute to achieving the high-value and resource utilization of biomass materials.

Keywords: Life cycle assessment; Organic dyes; Plant polyphenol; Wastewater treatment; Wood poplar waste.