Protein nanofibrils as versatile and sustainable adsorbents for an effective removal of heavy metals from wastewater: A review

Vinayagam, Vignesh; Murugan, Shrima; Kumaresan, Rishikeswaran; Narayanan, Meyyappan; Vo, Dai‐Viet N.; Kushwaha, Omkar S.

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134635

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“…Vinayagam et al (2021) investigated in a review the utilization of nanofibril proteins in the sustainable decontamination of HMs from effluents as a sorption tool. One of the valued natural resources water plays an important role in the economic growth and ecosystem survival of living organisms especially humans (Vinayagam et al 2021). However, its integrity has been depreciated for many years because of the activities of humans like industrialization, the use of chemicals in farming, and urbanization.…”

Section: Nanofibrils-proteins In the Removal Of Pollutants From Watermentioning

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Application of nanofibrous protein for the purification of contaminated water as a next generational sorption technology: a review

Anani¹,

Adama²,

Ukhurebor³

et al. 2023

Nanotechnology

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Globally, wastes from agricultural and industrial activities cause water pollution. Pollutants such as microbes, pesticides, and heavy metals in contaminated water bodies beyond their threshold limits result in several diseases like mutagenicity, cancer, gastrointestinal problems, and skin or dermal issues when bioaccumulated via ingestion and dermal contacts. Several technologies have been used in modern times to treat wastes or pollutants such as membrane purification technologies (MPT) and ionic exchange methods (IEM). However, these methods have been recounted to be capital intensive, non-eco-friendly, and need deep technical know-how to operate thus, contributing to their inefficiencies and non-efficacies. This review work evaluated the application of Nanofibrils-protein for the purification of contaminated water. Findings from the study indicated that Nanofibrils protein is economically viable, green, and sustainable when used for water pollutant management or removal because they have outstanding recyclability of wastes without resulting in a secondary phase-pollutant. It is recommended to use residues from dairy industries, agriculture, cattle guano, and wastes from a kitchen in conjunction with nanomaterials to develop nanofibrils protein which has been recounted for the effective removal of micro and micropollutants from wastewater and water. The commercialization of nanofibrils protein for the purification of wastewater and water against pollutants has been tied to novel methods in nanoengineering technology, which depends strongly on the environmental impact in the aqueous ecosystem. So, there is a need to establish a legal framework for the establishment of a nano-based material for the effective purification of water against pollutants.

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Section: Nanofibrils-proteins In the Removal Of Pollutants From Watermentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of nanofibrous protein for the purification of contaminated water as a next generational sorption technology: a review

Anani¹,

Adama²,

Ukhurebor³

et al. 2023

Nanotechnology

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“…The functional protein industry is still primarily driven by uses for animal feed, nutraceuticals, and food and beverage supplementation ( Markets and Markets, 2021 ). However, the growing interest in this research field over the past few years might be a driving factor towards the development of functional materials ( Ye et al, 2019 ; Daniloski et al, 2021 ; Lendel and Solin, 2021 ; Peydayesh and Mezzenga, 2021 ; Vinayagam et al, 2022 ). Protein nanofibrils have significant advantageous characteristics and can be valuable building blocks in the creation of sophisticated nanostructured materials with intrinsic functional properties.…”

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“…On the other hand, owing to the recent advances in protein fibrillation mechanisms and methodologies ( Wang et al, 2021 ), protein nanofibrils (also known as amyloid fibrils) obtained from both animal and plant-based origins ( Meng et al, 2022 ) have stepped forward as promising nanostructures for the development of materials with a variety of functional properties that are gaining attention for packaging purposes ( Daniloski et al, 2021 ; Hadidi et al, 2022 ), environmental remediation ( Peydayesh and Mezzenga, 2021 ; Vinayagam et al, 2022 ), and biomedical applications ( Silva et al, 2014a ; Mohammadian et al, 2020 ), amongst others.…”

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Cellulose and protein nanofibrils: Singular biobased nanostructures for the design of sustainable advanced materials

Silva

Silvestre

Vilela

et al. 2022

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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Polysaccharides and proteins are extensively used for the design of advanced sustainable materials. Owing to the high aspect ratio and specific surface area, ease of modification, high mechanical strength and thermal stability, renewability, and biodegradability, biopolymeric nanofibrils are gaining growing popularity amongst the catalog of nanostructures exploited in a panoply of fields. These include the nanocomposites, paper and packaging, environmental remediation, electronics, energy, and biomedical applications. In this review, recent trends on the use of cellulose and protein nanofibrils as versatile substrates for the design of high-performance nanomaterials are assessed. A concise description of the preparation methodologies and characteristics of cellulosic nanofibrils, namely nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC), bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), and protein nanofibrils is presented. Furthermore, the use of these nanofibrils in the production of sustainable materials, such as membranes, films, and patches, amongst others, as well as their major domains of application, are briefly described, with focus on the works carried out at the BioPol4Fun Research Group (Innovation in BioPolymer based Functional Materials and Bioactive Compounds) from the Portuguese associate laboratory CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials (University of Aveiro). The potential for partnership between both types of nanofibrils in advanced material development is also reviewed. Finally, the critical challenges and opportunities for these biobased nanostructures for the development of functional materials are addressed.

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“…Heavy-metal elements cannot be decomposed by microorganisms and easily accumulate and transform into more toxic methyl compounds. [1][2][3] Chromium (Cr) is a common soil pollution element, which not only reduces chlorophyll in plants to hinder photosynthesis, but also has carcinogenicity, causing damage to human organs and DNA. [4][5][6] Therefore, the accurate measurement of the excessive Cr content in soil has always been a hot topic.…”

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Improving the stability of LIBS for chromium in soil based on the model of micro-linear spectrum

Xu,

Wang,

Yao

et al. 2023

J. Anal. At. Spectrom.

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Protein nanofibrils as versatile and sustainable adsorbents for an effective removal of heavy metals from wastewater: A review

Cited by 17 publications

References 207 publications

Application of nanofibrous protein for the purification of contaminated water as a next generational sorption technology: a review

Application of nanofibrous protein for the purification of contaminated water as a next generational sorption technology: a review

Cellulose and protein nanofibrils: Singular biobased nanostructures for the design of sustainable advanced materials

Improving the stability of LIBS for chromium in soil based on the model of micro-linear spectrum

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