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Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic properties of cationic hydrogels containing copper(II) and cobalt(II) ions

Here, we report the synthesis and characterization of a hydrogel based on ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDE) and 1,8-diamino-3,6-dioxaoctane (DA). Chemically stable Co(II) and Cu(II) coordination complexes were prepared with this nonsoluble …

Activation of H2O2 and superoxide production using a novel cobalt complex based on a polyampholyte

A new catalyst based on Co(II) and a hydrogel with property of polyampholyte was characterized by equilibrium studies of Co(II) uptake, solid-state NMR and energy dispersive X-ray analysis. The matrix derived from methacrylic acid and …

Insights into the coordination sphere of copper ion in polymers containing carboxylic acid and azole groups

In this work, we describe the Cu2+ ion uptake from recently developed hydrogel with polyampholyte and polyelectrolyte behavior at different concentrations of the metal ion. Solid-state NMR and EPR were used as complementary techniques to understand …

Polyphenol-SiO2 hybrid biosorbent for heavy metal removal. Yerba mate waste (Ilex paraguariensis) as polyphenol source: Kinetics and isotherm studies

A low-cost biosorbent hybrid material ready for application was obtained in this work. Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) milling residual dust was used as a polyphenol source by ethanolic extraction. Polyphenols were immobilized within a SiO2 matrix …

Adsorption of Cd(II) and Pb(II) onto a one step-synthesized polyampholyte: Kinetics and equilibrium studies

A one step-synthesized polyampholyte, bearing carboxylate and 2-methylimidazole (2MI) groups, was tested as adsorbent for the removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solutions. This material combines the benefits of synthetic polymers, such as high …

Influence of silicification on the structural and biological properties of buffer-mediated collagen hydrogels

A buffer-mediated gelation route for collagen hydrogels that allows the formation of homogeneous composite and hybrid materials with various silica sources (i.e., colloidal silica and soluble silicates) at high concentration (up to 25 × 10 -3 M) is …

Synthesis and characterization of novel polyampholyte and polyelectrolyte polymers containing imidazole, triazole or pyrazole

Novel soluble and non-soluble polymers based on methacrylic acid, ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether and pyrazole, triazole or imidazole were obtained by a one-spot synthetic strategy. The new materials were characterized by spectroscopic techniques …

Whole cell biosensors: Updated design, construction and performance

Biosensors are devices that involve the selectivity and specificity of biological systems and the ability of a transducer to convert biological information in a signal proportional to the analyte concentration. Usually the biological component of a …

Development and characterization of a polyampholyte-based reactor immobilizing soybean seed coat peroxidase for analytical applications in a flow system

The aim of this work was the development of a reusable enzymatic reactor based on soybean peroxidase for analytical purposes in a flow system. The innovation consisted in the application of a polyampholyte as a support for the immobilization of the …

Exhausted yerba mate leaves (Ilex paraguariensis) as biosorbent for the removal of metals from aqueous solutions

Yerba mate is the most popular tea-like beverage of South America. Consequently, there is a huge generation of residues of exhausted yerba mate and these may be used for removal of metals. The capability of exhausted yerba mate leaves in the removal …