Direct conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to biomimetic tendril-like functional carbon helices: a protein friendly host for cytochrome C

Abstract

Tendril-like functional carbon helices (TLFCHs) was successfully prepared directly from Parthenium hysterophorus using a solvothermal method employing a deep eutectic solvent as both soft template and catalyst. TLFCHs showed significant potential as a host for an enzyme without compromising the catalytic activity.

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“…The tendril like carbon helices were synthesized by a simple solvothermal synthesis method according to our previous report. 53 Typically, leaf part of Parthenium hysterophorus collected was dried and ground into fine powder. The powdered biomass was added to Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES), prepared by a combination of ChoCl and FeCl 3 in 1 : 2 molar ratio and placed on a hot plate at 80 °C till a homogeneous mixture was obtained.…”

“…Finally, it was washed with distilled water. The as obtained hydrochar was then dried in a hot air oven at 80 °C overnight 53 and this material is designated as HTC.…”

“…52 Previously, our group has synthesized tendril like carbon helices from Parthenium hysterophorus, a lethal weed as the carbon source and the obtained material has been used for enzyme immobilization applications. 53 In the present study, from an economic and environmental point of view, we make an attempt to functionalize the tendrillike carbon helix reported by our group 53 with Mn x O y and use it in powder-based membrane form for organic contaminant removal. Aer adsorption in a lab-scale simulated continuous-ow system, the materials were regenerated and reused for multiple cycles without much compromise in the membrane performance in terms of ux and rejection.…”

“… 52 Previously, our group has synthesized tendril like carbon helices from Parthenium hysterophorus , a lethal weed as the carbon source and the obtained material has been used for enzyme immobilization applications. 53 …”

“…In the present study, from an economic and environmental point of view, we make an attempt to functionalize the tendril-like carbon helix reported by our group 53 with Mn x O y and use it in powder-based membrane form for organic contaminant removal. After adsorption in a lab-scale simulated continuous-flow system, the materials were regenerated and reused for multiple cycles without much compromise in the membrane performance in terms of flux and rejection.…”