SusChemHeca-2024

Magnetic Graphene Oxide (MGO) and Nanocomposites for Efficient Aqueous

Contaminant Removal
Palash Jyoti Thakuria, Kaustuv Pathak. and Antarik Parashar
Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, Assam-784028, India
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT PREPARATION STRATEGIES MAGNETIC GRAPHENE OXIDE (MGO) FOR

This study delves recent advancements in water purification ❑ Historical Synthesis: SUSTAINABLE WATER PURIFICATION
techniques, with a specific focus on the utilization of magnetic ❖Removal of Metals
✓ Brodie's 1859 synthesis of graphene oxide
separation for the removal of toxic contaminants from aqueous (GO) was hazardous and time-consuming.
environments. Magnetic Graphene Oxide (MGO) and Graphene Anemia

✓ Nodeh et al. prepared (Fe3O4/GO)

Oxide-based magnetic nanocomposites have emerged as promising ✓ Hummer and Offeman's 1957 improvement Pb nanocomposite with a one-step
made the process cost-efficient, reducing Wilson
materials in this context, demonstrating exceptional efficacy in Pink
Disease process for Pb (II) adsorption in
synthesis time to less than two hours. Disease
water and found out MGO
eliminating heavy metals, radio nuclides, and organic dyes. The Hg
TOXIC
Cu
nanocomposite showed over 75%
METALS
multifunctional properties, cost-effectiveness, and magnetic separation Pb (II) removal efficiency at pH
4.5.
capabilities of these materials have garnered significant attention from Cr(VI) As(V) ✓ Chandra et al. synthesized a
researchers. The investigation presents a comprehensive overview of Occupational Peripheral
superparamagnetic magnetite
Asthma

the progress that has been made over the years in the realm of long-
Neuropathy
graphene hybrid (particle size ̴ 10
nm) for effective As (III) and As
term water purification, highlighting the significance of MGO and its Figure 3: Different diseases associated (V) removal (over 99.9%).
with toxic metals
derivatives in addressing environmental challenges associated with the
water contamination. ✓ Zhang et al. synthesized (Fe3O4/GO) nanocomposite with extraordinary capacity (over
BACKGROUND 85%) to remove Cu2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ ions from water.
✓ Liu et al. created a Fe3O4/GO composite with a high Cr(VI) adsorption capacity (32.33
Figure 2: Graphic representation of the 2D structure of
Graphene Oxide. mg/g).
Mining
❑ Hydrothermal Method: ❖Removal of Radioactive Metals
Radioactive
waste
Industrial
pollution ✓ MGO-based nanocomposites are commonly ✓ Zong et al.: Developed magnetic graphene/iron oxide composite with efficient U(VI)
prepared using the hydrothermal method. adsorption (Qmax: 69.49 mg/g).
WATER ✓ Sun et al.: Created reduced graphene oxide-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron
CONTAMINATION
✓ Known for simplicity, cost-effectiveness, composite for high U(VI) adsorptivity in acidic conditions, which gets reduced in
Oil Pollution Sewage
and environmental friendliness. basic media.
✓ Zhao et al.: Produced graphene oxide nanosheets with increased U(VI) adsorption
❑ Magnetic Composite Gel: capacity at higher temperatures, with some aggregation issues.
Waste water
from factories
✓ Tan et al.: Developed manganese dioxide–iron oxide–graphene magnetic nanocomposite
✓ Cheng et al. demonstrated a one-step
with exceptional U(VI) adsorption capacity (108.7 mg/g).
Figure 1: Various sources of water fabrication of GO-enhanced magnetic
contamination. composite gel.

➢ Earth's water is 70%, but only 3% is freshwater for drinking, and ✓ High magnetic separation ability and
contamination is rising. significant dye adsorption capacity
compared to other materials.
➢ NRDC studies reveal 80% of wastewater, rich in hazardous
chemicals, is discharged into water bodies. ❑ Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal
Method:
➢ Industrial wastewaters, with toxic heavy metals, threaten aquatic
Figure 4: Uranium interaction with graphite, graphene oxide and
life as they remain untreated. ✓ Conventional hydrothermal method reduced graphene oxide
modified with microwave assistance.
➢ Graphene Oxide (GO) is a promising nanocomposite synthesized ❖Antibacterial Properties
from graphite for heavy metal adsorption. ✓ Greener, requiring lower temperatures and
less time due to homogeneous heating. ✓ Santhosh et al. created MnFe2O4-G composite, killing 82% of Escherichia coli (E. coli)
➢ GO's unique properties include high conductivity, surface area, and with 100 µg/ml treatment.
❑ Application in Nanocomposites: ✓ Ain et al. reported 98.787% efficacy of MGO nanocomposite against E. coli.
adsorption capacity.
✓ Zhu et al. produced Magnetic Fe3O4/Graphene oxide nanocomposites, removing 93.09%
➢ Its two-dimensional structure allows versatile applications and ✓ Gui et al. successfully synthesized of E. coli from contaminated water.
hemispherical WO3/graphene
shaping into various forms. ✓ Ma et al. synthesized Ag-CoFe2O4-graphene oxide nanocomposites effective against
nanocomposites using the microwave-
assisted hydrothermal method. both E.coli and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus).
➢ Functional groups like hydroxy, epoxy, and carboxyl enhance
✓ Moosavi et al. synthesized MGO-based nanocomposite with metallic silver
GO's dispersibility.
✓ Highlights the versatility of GO in nanoparticles, highly effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative
➢ The review focuses on magnetic graphene oxide (MGO) and MGO- enhancing material properties. bacteria.

based nanocomposites for water purification. CONCLUSION REFERENCES

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