Amphi-functional mesoporous silica nanoparticles for dye separation

TitleAmphi-functional mesoporous silica nanoparticles for dye separation
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsShinde, P, Gupta, SSen, Singh, B, Polshettiwar, V, Prasad, BLV
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume5
Issue28
Pagination14914-14921
Date PublishedJUL
Type of ArticleArticle
AbstractSynthesis of amphi-functional mesoporous silica nanoparticles (similar to 80 nm) by stepwise chemical modifications of outer and inner pore surfaces is reported. These materials display a clear "Janus" like character and are able to selectively and completely separate hydrophobic dyes form a mixture of dyes. Our results clearly suggest a clear partition of more hydrophobic dyes into the pores from a mixture of two dyes. In addition this material displays a remarkable recycling ability for 10 cycles with up to similar to 99% dye removal from water.
DOI10.1039/c7ta03904b
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)8.262
Divison category: 
Physical and Materials Chemistry

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