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Research paper thumbnail of O / Sawdust nanocomposite as an efficient adsorbent for removal of hexavalent chromium ions from aqueous solutions

Ag2O/sawdust nanocomposite (Ag2O/SD NC) as adsorbent of Cr(VI) was prepared by precipitation meth... more Ag2O/sawdust nanocomposite (Ag2O/SD NC) as adsorbent of Cr(VI) was prepared by precipitation method. The as-prepared sample was characterized by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The SEM micrographs show formation of Ag2O nanoparticles within 50–60 nm in size which have been homogeneously dispersed on the sawdust surface. The as-prepared Ag2O/SD NC were used to remove Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. To determine the optimal conditions for adsorption, the effect of important parameters such as pH, contact time, initial concentration of Cr(VI), amount of adsorbent, temperature and ionic strength were investigated. It was found that the Ag2O/SD NC showed a high Cr(VI) removal capacity of 20.75 mg/g at 25 o C. The experimental data were well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm model. Thermodynamic studies for the adsorption system were calculated and s...

Research paper thumbnail of Arsenic Removal from Water Samples Using CeO2/Fe2O3 Nanocomposite

International Journal of NanoScience and Nanotechnology, 2017

In the present study, CeO2/Fe2O3 nanocomposite was prepared by co-precipitation method and its ap... more In the present study, CeO2/Fe2O3 nanocomposite was prepared by co-precipitation method and its application was investigated for arsenic removal from water. Characterization of the nano sized adsorbent particles was carried out using SEM and XRD techniques. Systemic adsorption experiments were performed in batch systems and the optimum conditions were obtained. The effects of pH, contact time, adsorbent mass, temperature, ionic strength and initial concentration of arsenic were investigated on kinetics and equilibrium of the adsorption. Thermodynamic parameters and adsorption kinetics were studied in detailed to know the nature and mechanism of adsorption. Kinetic studies showed that the adsorption process followed pseudo second order kinetic model. The thermodynamic parameters such as ΔG⁰, ΔS⁰ and ΔH⁰ were calculated, and it was found that the reaction was spontaneous and exothermic in nature. Adsorption equilibrium was studied using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. It was o...

Research paper thumbnail of PREPARATION OF WOOD SAWDUST / Fe 2 O 3 NANOCOMPOSITE AND ITS APPLICATION FOR ARSENIC ( III ) ION REMOVAL FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

This paper describes the potential use of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (α-Fe2O3 NPs) and α-Fe2O3 sawdust... more This paper describes the potential use of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (α-Fe2O3 NPs) and α-Fe2O3 sawdust nanocomposite (αFe2O3/SD NC) toward the removal of arsenic from aqueous systems. The α-Fe2O3NPs were synthesized by the coprecipitation method on sawdust. The samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM micrographs showed the formation of α-Fe2O3NPs within 40-60 nm in size, which were homogeneously dispersed on the sawdust surface. The adsorption experiments were performed in a batch system. The optimum pH value for the maximum removal of As(III) was found at a value of about 7. The monolayer adsorption amounts calculated based on the Langmuir adsorption model were 83.33 and 58.80 mgg for α-Fe2O3 and α-Fe2O3/SD, respectively. The kinetic data obeyed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The high adsorption capacity was attributed to the high surface area of α-Fe2O3NPs and good dispersion α-Fe2O3NPs on the sawdust substra...

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of Nickel (II) ions from aqueous solutions using Iron (III) oxide nanoparticles: study of kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic models

98/03/20 :تفایرد خیرات 98/06/06 :شیاریو خیرات 98/06/13 :شریذپ خیرات 98/09/30 :راشتنا خیرات اه بآ ... more 98/03/20 :تفایرد خیرات 98/06/06 :شیاریو خیرات 98/06/13 :شریذپ خیرات 98/09/30 :راشتنا خیرات اه بآ رد )II( لکین نوی روضح ،نزن گنز دلاوف دننام یعیانص دوجو هب هجوت اب :فده و هـنيمز و اه باسپ زا )II( لکین نوی فذح ،نیاربانب .ت��سا هد��ش شرازگ لااب یاه تظلغ رد اه با��سپ و ناونع هب )III( نهآ دیسکا تارذونان شهوژپ نیا رد .دیآ یم رامش هب یرورض یرما تسیز طیحم .تفرگ رارق هعلاطم دروم عطقنم یلداعت متسیس کی رد بآ زا )II( لکین نوی فذح یارب بذاج XRD و SEM ،FT-IR یاه کینکت زا هنومن یراتخا��س یبای هصخشم تهج :یـسررب شور ،سامت نامز ،pH :لیبق زا مهم یاهرتماراپ رثا ،بذج هنیهب طیار��ش نییعت یارب .د��ش هدافت��سا تارییغت( یکیمانیدومرت هعلاطم ،ن��ینچمه .تفرگ رارق ی��سررب دروم هیلوا تظلغ و بذاج نزو تاعلاطم و )بذج تیفرظ( یمرتوزیا تاعلاطم ،)یپورتنآ و یپلاتنآ ،سبیگ درادنات��سا دازآ یژرنا .دیدرگ یسررب )نامز اب بذاج یریذپریثات( یکیتنیس هدنیلاآ فذح نامدنار ن��یرتلااب یاراد ،روکذم ی��سیطانغم بذاج هک داد نا��شن جیاتن :اه هتفای لباق تظلغ نیرتلااب و 200 mg بذاج رادقم ،60 min سامت نامز ،7 ربارب pH رد )II( لکین .تسا 400 mg...

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions by poly(N,N-dimethylamino ethylmethacrylate) hydrogels

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2006

Removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions by protonated poly(N,N-dimethylamino ethylmethacry... more Removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions by protonated poly(N,N-dimethylamino ethylmethacrylate) hydrogels (P(DMAEMA)) was investigated. We have shown that polycationic and pendant secondary amine group containing P(DMAEMA) hydogels is very efficient and highly selective for the removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions at even in very high concentrations. Adsorption studies have shown that pH of the nitrite solution has influence on the nitrite ion uptake capacity of P(DMAEMA) hydrogels. The adsorption capacity of hydrogels had been increased up to 3100 mg NO À1 2 /g dry gel, by changing pH of the solution. The results of the adsorption studies showed that the interaction between nitrite ions and quaternized amine groups agree with the Langmuir-type isotherm.

Research paper thumbnail of Fabrication of a solid-state ion selective electrode based on polypyrrole conducting polymer for As (V) ion

International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2014

A pencil graphite electrode (PGE) electrodeposited by polypyrrole conducting polymer doped with a... more A pencil graphite electrode (PGE) electrodeposited by polypyrrole conducting polymer doped with arsenate ion (PGE/PPy/As) was prepared and used as potentiometric sensor electrode for determination of As(V). Electropolymerisation reaction for preparing of As(V) sensor electrode was carried via applying a constant potential of 0.90 V on PGA as working electrode versus saturated calomel electrode (SCE) in a solution containing 0.40 M pyrrole and 0.030 M Na2HAsO4 as electrolyte. The constructed electrode displayed a linear and near Nernstian response (28.25 ± 0.30 mV/decade) to As(V) ions in the concentration range of 5.0 × 10−5 to 1.0 × 10−1 M. A detection limit of 2.8 × 10−5 M and a fast response time (≤10 s) was observed during measurements. The working pH range of the electrode was 6.5–10.0 and lifetime of the sensor was at least 60 days.

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of arsenic ions from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto biopolymeric crosslinked calcium alginate beads

Toxicological & Environmental …, 2009

In this study, polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANi) and poly 3-methyl thiophene (P3MTh) conducti... more In this study, polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANi) and poly 3-methyl thiophene (P3MTh) conducting polymers were synthesized chemically as coated on the surface of wood sawdust (SD), then used for removal of arsenic ions (As 3+) from aqueous solutions. The experiments were performed using both batch and column systems. In order to find out the possibility of desorption for frequent application, the chemical regeneration of the used column was also investigated

Research paper thumbnail of The Behavior of Polyaniline-Coated PVC Membrane Based on 7,16-Didecyl-1,4,10,13- Tetraoxa-7,16-Diazacyclooctadecane for pH Measurements in Highly Acidic Media

Журнал аналитической химии, 2014

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Application of magnetic polyaniline nanocomposite for separation of uranyl ions from aqueous solutions

Separation Science and Technology

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis and Application of Iron Oxide/Silica Gel Nanocomposite for Removal of Sulfur Dyes from Aqueous Solutions

Archives of Hygiene Sciences

Water is crucial to survive all living organisms on the earth, and access to safe drinking-water ... more Water is crucial to survive all living organisms on the earth, and access to safe drinking-water is important as health and development issue at a national, regional and local levels (1). One of today's environmental challenges is the excessive use of dyes for industrial and domestic activities which it contaminates the ground and surface water; therefore, it is important to remove these dangerous organic compounds from water and wastewater prior to discharge into the environment (2-5). Water pollution by synthetic organic dyes used in textile, cosmetics, pulp and paper industries etc., is mainly regarded as environmental and ecological critical issues worldwide (4-7). These industries produce considerable unfixed dyes that in turn impart strong color, expelling of these dyes into water bodies, produce a large quantity of dyeing wastewater which needs to treatment before being discharged into waterways. Due to the aromatic structures, synthetic dyes have chemical stability; thus, they are difficult to biodegrade, oxidizing and photo degradation, giving water undesirable color, diminish light penetration and oxygen gas solubility, so, photosynthetic reactions of aquatic plants, will be decreased, having toxic effects on human health (8,9).

Research paper thumbnail of Highly efficient adsorptive removal of uranyl ions from aqueous solutions using dicalcium phosphate nanoparticles as a superabsorbent

Nuclear Engineering and Technology

Research paper thumbnail of Nano Structured Potentiometric Sensors Based on Polyaniline Conducting Polymer for Determination of Cr (VI)

Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society

In this paper, a potentiometric sensor based on polyaniline conducting polymer for potentiometric... more In this paper, a potentiometric sensor based on polyaniline conducting polymer for potentiometric determination of Cr (VI) ions is reported. Polyaniline was synthesized electrochemically (cyclic voltammetry method) onto a micro pencil graphite electrode (0.7 mm diameter) in the presence of HCl and diphenylcarbazide (termed as (PGE/PAni/DPC). Some initial experiments were performed in order to find out the optimized conditions for preparation of the introduced Cr (VI) sensor electrode. The plot of E vs. log [Cr (VI)], showed a linear response in the range from 1.0 × 10 −6 to 1.0 × 10 −1 M. High repeatability with the detection limit of 8.0 × 10 −7 M was obtained.

Research paper thumbnail of The behaviour of polyaniline-coated Poly(vinyl chloride) membrane based on 7, 16-didecyl-1, 4, 10, 13-tetraoxa-7, 16-diazacyclooctadecane for pH measurements in highly acidic media

Journal of Chemical Sciences

Polyaniline(PANI) chemically coated on poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane based on a neutral car... more Polyaniline(PANI) chemically coated on poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane based on a neutral carrier 7,16-didecyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (kryptofix 22 DD) as the active component has been developed for determination of pH values ranging from pH 0.1-1. The effect of experimental parameters such as membrane composition, nature and amount of plasticizer, lipophilic additives and thickness of PANI film on the potential response of the pH electrode was investigated. The electrode has an apparent Nernstian response slope of 54.5 ± 0.4 mV pH −1 (at 20 • C). The equilibrium water content of the electrode was determined in pure water and NaCl solution (I = 0.1 mol Kg −1). The electrode had low electric resistance, good potential stability and reproducibility (±1.5 mV, n = 10). It has a rapid potential response to changes of pH (15 s). The excellent performance in terms of linearity, stability and fast response makes this device suitable for pH measurements in highly acidic media.

Research paper thumbnail of Thermal studies of conducting electroactive polymers

I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor Professor Gordon G. Wallace for his guidanc... more I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor Professor Gordon G. Wallace for his guidance and continuous supervision during the course of the project. 1 would like to express m y sincere thanks to m y co-supervisor Dr. William Price for his help and encouragement throughout the completion of m y thesis. The technical assistance of the staff of Electronic, Mechanical and Glass Blowing Workshops of the Faculty of Science is greatly appreciated. I appreciate the help and friendship of m y colleagues and staff of the Chemistry Department, in particular, Kerry Gilmore. I would like to express m y gratitude to Trevor Lewis, Norman Barisci, Chee O. Too, Mark Imisides and Daniela Organato for proofreading parts of this thesis. I a m deeply indebted to m y family for their continued support and enormous endurance over the years. Finally, I acknowledge the financial support provided by the Scholarship Department of the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education of Iran during the course of this work. VI PUBLICATIONS 1-Effect of thermal treatment on electroactivity of polypyrrole conducting polymers.

Research paper thumbnail of Application of spent tea leaves as an efficient low cost biosorbent for removal of anionic surfactants from aqueous solutions

European Chemical Bulletin, Jan 30, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Application of poly 3-methylthiophene for removal of silver ion from aqueous solutions

J Appl Polym Sci, 2009

This article deals with application of poly (3methyl thiophene) synthesized chemically on the sur... more This article deals with application of poly (3methyl thiophene) synthesized chemically on the surface of wood sawdust (termed as P3MTh/SD) and then was used for removal of silver ions (Ag þ) from aqueous solution. The polymer was synthesized directly on the surface of sawdust, which has previously soaked in monomer solution using ferric chloride as chemical oxidant. The sorption experiments were performed on both batch and column systems under simple open circuit conditions. The effects of some important parameters such as pH, initial concentration, sorbent dosage, and exposure time on uptake of silver ion were investigated. The treatment of the data was also carried out using both Freundlich and Langmuir adsorption isotherms. To find out the possibility of the regeneration and reuse of the exhausted adsorbent, desorption studies were also performed. It was found that sawdust modified with polythiophene is an efficient system for uptake or recovery of the silver ions from aqueous solutions. V

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of methylene blue dye by application of polyaniline nano composite from aqueous solutions

Research paper thumbnail of Application of polyaniline and its composites for adsorption/recovery of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions

Acta Chimica Slovenica

... Adsorption/Recovery of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solutions Reza Ansari Chemistry department,... more ... Adsorption/Recovery of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solutions Reza Ansari Chemistry department, Faculty of Science, Guilan University, Rasht, IRAN, POB 41335-1914, E-mail address: ransari@guilan.ac.ir Received 17-02-2005 ...

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of Eosin Y, an Anionic Dye, from Aqueous Solutions Using Conducting Electroactive Polymers

Iranian Polymer Journal

Polypyrrole (PPy) and polyaniline (PAni) conducting polymers were synthesized chemically on the s... more Polypyrrole (PPy) and polyaniline (PAni) conducting polymers were synthesized chemically on the surface of wood sawdust (SD) to remove Eosin Y (EY), an anionic dye, from aqueous solution. The important parameters such as pH, initial concentration, sorbent dosage and ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Solid-state Silver Ion Selective Electrode Based on Polyaniline/Eosin Y Nanocomposite Film

Analytical and Bioanalytical Electrochemistry

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Research paper thumbnail of O / Sawdust nanocomposite as an efficient adsorbent for removal of hexavalent chromium ions from aqueous solutions

Ag2O/sawdust nanocomposite (Ag2O/SD NC) as adsorbent of Cr(VI) was prepared by precipitation meth... more Ag2O/sawdust nanocomposite (Ag2O/SD NC) as adsorbent of Cr(VI) was prepared by precipitation method. The as-prepared sample was characterized by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The SEM micrographs show formation of Ag2O nanoparticles within 50–60 nm in size which have been homogeneously dispersed on the sawdust surface. The as-prepared Ag2O/SD NC were used to remove Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. To determine the optimal conditions for adsorption, the effect of important parameters such as pH, contact time, initial concentration of Cr(VI), amount of adsorbent, temperature and ionic strength were investigated. It was found that the Ag2O/SD NC showed a high Cr(VI) removal capacity of 20.75 mg/g at 25 o C. The experimental data were well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetics and Langmuir isotherm model. Thermodynamic studies for the adsorption system were calculated and s...

Research paper thumbnail of Arsenic Removal from Water Samples Using CeO2/Fe2O3 Nanocomposite

International Journal of NanoScience and Nanotechnology, 2017

In the present study, CeO2/Fe2O3 nanocomposite was prepared by co-precipitation method and its ap... more In the present study, CeO2/Fe2O3 nanocomposite was prepared by co-precipitation method and its application was investigated for arsenic removal from water. Characterization of the nano sized adsorbent particles was carried out using SEM and XRD techniques. Systemic adsorption experiments were performed in batch systems and the optimum conditions were obtained. The effects of pH, contact time, adsorbent mass, temperature, ionic strength and initial concentration of arsenic were investigated on kinetics and equilibrium of the adsorption. Thermodynamic parameters and adsorption kinetics were studied in detailed to know the nature and mechanism of adsorption. Kinetic studies showed that the adsorption process followed pseudo second order kinetic model. The thermodynamic parameters such as ΔG⁰, ΔS⁰ and ΔH⁰ were calculated, and it was found that the reaction was spontaneous and exothermic in nature. Adsorption equilibrium was studied using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. It was o...

Research paper thumbnail of PREPARATION OF WOOD SAWDUST / Fe 2 O 3 NANOCOMPOSITE AND ITS APPLICATION FOR ARSENIC ( III ) ION REMOVAL FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

This paper describes the potential use of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (α-Fe2O3 NPs) and α-Fe2O3 sawdust... more This paper describes the potential use of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (α-Fe2O3 NPs) and α-Fe2O3 sawdust nanocomposite (αFe2O3/SD NC) toward the removal of arsenic from aqueous systems. The α-Fe2O3NPs were synthesized by the coprecipitation method on sawdust. The samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SEM micrographs showed the formation of α-Fe2O3NPs within 40-60 nm in size, which were homogeneously dispersed on the sawdust surface. The adsorption experiments were performed in a batch system. The optimum pH value for the maximum removal of As(III) was found at a value of about 7. The monolayer adsorption amounts calculated based on the Langmuir adsorption model were 83.33 and 58.80 mgg for α-Fe2O3 and α-Fe2O3/SD, respectively. The kinetic data obeyed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The high adsorption capacity was attributed to the high surface area of α-Fe2O3NPs and good dispersion α-Fe2O3NPs on the sawdust substra...

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of Nickel (II) ions from aqueous solutions using Iron (III) oxide nanoparticles: study of kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic models

98/03/20 :تفایرد خیرات 98/06/06 :شیاریو خیرات 98/06/13 :شریذپ خیرات 98/09/30 :راشتنا خیرات اه بآ ... more 98/03/20 :تفایرد خیرات 98/06/06 :شیاریو خیرات 98/06/13 :شریذپ خیرات 98/09/30 :راشتنا خیرات اه بآ رد )II( لکین نوی روضح ،نزن گنز دلاوف دننام یعیانص دوجو هب هجوت اب :فده و هـنيمز و اه باسپ زا )II( لکین نوی فذح ،نیاربانب .ت��سا هد��ش شرازگ لااب یاه تظلغ رد اه با��سپ و ناونع هب )III( نهآ دیسکا تارذونان شهوژپ نیا رد .دیآ یم رامش هب یرورض یرما تسیز طیحم .تفرگ رارق هعلاطم دروم عطقنم یلداعت متسیس کی رد بآ زا )II( لکین نوی فذح یارب بذاج XRD و SEM ،FT-IR یاه کینکت زا هنومن یراتخا��س یبای هصخشم تهج :یـسررب شور ،سامت نامز ،pH :لیبق زا مهم یاهرتماراپ رثا ،بذج هنیهب طیار��ش نییعت یارب .د��ش هدافت��سا تارییغت( یکیمانیدومرت هعلاطم ،ن��ینچمه .تفرگ رارق ی��سررب دروم هیلوا تظلغ و بذاج نزو تاعلاطم و )بذج تیفرظ( یمرتوزیا تاعلاطم ،)یپورتنآ و یپلاتنآ ،سبیگ درادنات��سا دازآ یژرنا .دیدرگ یسررب )نامز اب بذاج یریذپریثات( یکیتنیس هدنیلاآ فذح نامدنار ن��یرتلااب یاراد ،روکذم ی��سیطانغم بذاج هک داد نا��شن جیاتن :اه هتفای لباق تظلغ نیرتلااب و 200 mg بذاج رادقم ،60 min سامت نامز ،7 ربارب pH رد )II( لکین .تسا 400 mg...

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions by poly(N,N-dimethylamino ethylmethacrylate) hydrogels

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2006

Removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions by protonated poly(N,N-dimethylamino ethylmethacry... more Removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions by protonated poly(N,N-dimethylamino ethylmethacrylate) hydrogels (P(DMAEMA)) was investigated. We have shown that polycationic and pendant secondary amine group containing P(DMAEMA) hydogels is very efficient and highly selective for the removal of nitrite ions from aqueous solutions at even in very high concentrations. Adsorption studies have shown that pH of the nitrite solution has influence on the nitrite ion uptake capacity of P(DMAEMA) hydrogels. The adsorption capacity of hydrogels had been increased up to 3100 mg NO À1 2 /g dry gel, by changing pH of the solution. The results of the adsorption studies showed that the interaction between nitrite ions and quaternized amine groups agree with the Langmuir-type isotherm.

Research paper thumbnail of Fabrication of a solid-state ion selective electrode based on polypyrrole conducting polymer for As (V) ion

International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2014

A pencil graphite electrode (PGE) electrodeposited by polypyrrole conducting polymer doped with a... more A pencil graphite electrode (PGE) electrodeposited by polypyrrole conducting polymer doped with arsenate ion (PGE/PPy/As) was prepared and used as potentiometric sensor electrode for determination of As(V). Electropolymerisation reaction for preparing of As(V) sensor electrode was carried via applying a constant potential of 0.90 V on PGA as working electrode versus saturated calomel electrode (SCE) in a solution containing 0.40 M pyrrole and 0.030 M Na2HAsO4 as electrolyte. The constructed electrode displayed a linear and near Nernstian response (28.25 ± 0.30 mV/decade) to As(V) ions in the concentration range of 5.0 × 10−5 to 1.0 × 10−1 M. A detection limit of 2.8 × 10−5 M and a fast response time (≤10 s) was observed during measurements. The working pH range of the electrode was 6.5–10.0 and lifetime of the sensor was at least 60 days.

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of arsenic ions from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto biopolymeric crosslinked calcium alginate beads

Toxicological & Environmental …, 2009

In this study, polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANi) and poly 3-methyl thiophene (P3MTh) conducti... more In this study, polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANi) and poly 3-methyl thiophene (P3MTh) conducting polymers were synthesized chemically as coated on the surface of wood sawdust (SD), then used for removal of arsenic ions (As 3+) from aqueous solutions. The experiments were performed using both batch and column systems. In order to find out the possibility of desorption for frequent application, the chemical regeneration of the used column was also investigated

Research paper thumbnail of The Behavior of Polyaniline-Coated PVC Membrane Based on 7,16-Didecyl-1,4,10,13- Tetraoxa-7,16-Diazacyclooctadecane for pH Measurements in Highly Acidic Media

Журнал аналитической химии, 2014

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Application of magnetic polyaniline nanocomposite for separation of uranyl ions from aqueous solutions

Separation Science and Technology

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis and Application of Iron Oxide/Silica Gel Nanocomposite for Removal of Sulfur Dyes from Aqueous Solutions

Archives of Hygiene Sciences

Water is crucial to survive all living organisms on the earth, and access to safe drinking-water ... more Water is crucial to survive all living organisms on the earth, and access to safe drinking-water is important as health and development issue at a national, regional and local levels (1). One of today's environmental challenges is the excessive use of dyes for industrial and domestic activities which it contaminates the ground and surface water; therefore, it is important to remove these dangerous organic compounds from water and wastewater prior to discharge into the environment (2-5). Water pollution by synthetic organic dyes used in textile, cosmetics, pulp and paper industries etc., is mainly regarded as environmental and ecological critical issues worldwide (4-7). These industries produce considerable unfixed dyes that in turn impart strong color, expelling of these dyes into water bodies, produce a large quantity of dyeing wastewater which needs to treatment before being discharged into waterways. Due to the aromatic structures, synthetic dyes have chemical stability; thus, they are difficult to biodegrade, oxidizing and photo degradation, giving water undesirable color, diminish light penetration and oxygen gas solubility, so, photosynthetic reactions of aquatic plants, will be decreased, having toxic effects on human health (8,9).

Research paper thumbnail of Highly efficient adsorptive removal of uranyl ions from aqueous solutions using dicalcium phosphate nanoparticles as a superabsorbent

Nuclear Engineering and Technology

Research paper thumbnail of Nano Structured Potentiometric Sensors Based on Polyaniline Conducting Polymer for Determination of Cr (VI)

Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society

In this paper, a potentiometric sensor based on polyaniline conducting polymer for potentiometric... more In this paper, a potentiometric sensor based on polyaniline conducting polymer for potentiometric determination of Cr (VI) ions is reported. Polyaniline was synthesized electrochemically (cyclic voltammetry method) onto a micro pencil graphite electrode (0.7 mm diameter) in the presence of HCl and diphenylcarbazide (termed as (PGE/PAni/DPC). Some initial experiments were performed in order to find out the optimized conditions for preparation of the introduced Cr (VI) sensor electrode. The plot of E vs. log [Cr (VI)], showed a linear response in the range from 1.0 × 10 −6 to 1.0 × 10 −1 M. High repeatability with the detection limit of 8.0 × 10 −7 M was obtained.

Research paper thumbnail of The behaviour of polyaniline-coated Poly(vinyl chloride) membrane based on 7, 16-didecyl-1, 4, 10, 13-tetraoxa-7, 16-diazacyclooctadecane for pH measurements in highly acidic media

Journal of Chemical Sciences

Polyaniline(PANI) chemically coated on poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane based on a neutral car... more Polyaniline(PANI) chemically coated on poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane based on a neutral carrier 7,16-didecyl-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane (kryptofix 22 DD) as the active component has been developed for determination of pH values ranging from pH 0.1-1. The effect of experimental parameters such as membrane composition, nature and amount of plasticizer, lipophilic additives and thickness of PANI film on the potential response of the pH electrode was investigated. The electrode has an apparent Nernstian response slope of 54.5 ± 0.4 mV pH −1 (at 20 • C). The equilibrium water content of the electrode was determined in pure water and NaCl solution (I = 0.1 mol Kg −1). The electrode had low electric resistance, good potential stability and reproducibility (±1.5 mV, n = 10). It has a rapid potential response to changes of pH (15 s). The excellent performance in terms of linearity, stability and fast response makes this device suitable for pH measurements in highly acidic media.

Research paper thumbnail of Thermal studies of conducting electroactive polymers

I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor Professor Gordon G. Wallace for his guidanc... more I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor Professor Gordon G. Wallace for his guidance and continuous supervision during the course of the project. 1 would like to express m y sincere thanks to m y co-supervisor Dr. William Price for his help and encouragement throughout the completion of m y thesis. The technical assistance of the staff of Electronic, Mechanical and Glass Blowing Workshops of the Faculty of Science is greatly appreciated. I appreciate the help and friendship of m y colleagues and staff of the Chemistry Department, in particular, Kerry Gilmore. I would like to express m y gratitude to Trevor Lewis, Norman Barisci, Chee O. Too, Mark Imisides and Daniela Organato for proofreading parts of this thesis. I a m deeply indebted to m y family for their continued support and enormous endurance over the years. Finally, I acknowledge the financial support provided by the Scholarship Department of the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education of Iran during the course of this work. VI PUBLICATIONS 1-Effect of thermal treatment on electroactivity of polypyrrole conducting polymers.

Research paper thumbnail of Application of spent tea leaves as an efficient low cost biosorbent for removal of anionic surfactants from aqueous solutions

European Chemical Bulletin, Jan 30, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Application of poly 3-methylthiophene for removal of silver ion from aqueous solutions

J Appl Polym Sci, 2009

This article deals with application of poly (3methyl thiophene) synthesized chemically on the sur... more This article deals with application of poly (3methyl thiophene) synthesized chemically on the surface of wood sawdust (termed as P3MTh/SD) and then was used for removal of silver ions (Ag þ) from aqueous solution. The polymer was synthesized directly on the surface of sawdust, which has previously soaked in monomer solution using ferric chloride as chemical oxidant. The sorption experiments were performed on both batch and column systems under simple open circuit conditions. The effects of some important parameters such as pH, initial concentration, sorbent dosage, and exposure time on uptake of silver ion were investigated. The treatment of the data was also carried out using both Freundlich and Langmuir adsorption isotherms. To find out the possibility of the regeneration and reuse of the exhausted adsorbent, desorption studies were also performed. It was found that sawdust modified with polythiophene is an efficient system for uptake or recovery of the silver ions from aqueous solutions. V

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of methylene blue dye by application of polyaniline nano composite from aqueous solutions

Research paper thumbnail of Application of polyaniline and its composites for adsorption/recovery of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions

Acta Chimica Slovenica

... Adsorption/Recovery of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solutions Reza Ansari Chemistry department,... more ... Adsorption/Recovery of Chromium (VI) from Aqueous Solutions Reza Ansari Chemistry department, Faculty of Science, Guilan University, Rasht, IRAN, POB 41335-1914, E-mail address: ransari@guilan.ac.ir Received 17-02-2005 ...

Research paper thumbnail of Removal of Eosin Y, an Anionic Dye, from Aqueous Solutions Using Conducting Electroactive Polymers

Iranian Polymer Journal

Polypyrrole (PPy) and polyaniline (PAni) conducting polymers were synthesized chemically on the s... more Polypyrrole (PPy) and polyaniline (PAni) conducting polymers were synthesized chemically on the surface of wood sawdust (SD) to remove Eosin Y (EY), an anionic dye, from aqueous solution. The important parameters such as pH, initial concentration, sorbent dosage and ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Solid-state Silver Ion Selective Electrode Based on Polyaniline/Eosin Y Nanocomposite Film

Analytical and Bioanalytical Electrochemistry

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