Adsorption of Cr(VI) by modified chitosan from heavy-metal polluted water of Xiangjiang River, China

Methacrylic acid was used together with a molecular imprinting technique to modify chitosan. In addition, the adsorption kinetics and adsorption isotherms were recorded and the results were analyzed to investigate reparative adsorption for Cr（VI） from the polluted Xiangjiang River water. A comparative X-ray analysis shows that the degree of crystallization in the imprinted polymer was significantly weakened, the area of the non-crystalline region was larger. There were more adsorption sites in the imprinted polymer, and the adsorption capacity towards Cr（VI） was increased. The adsorption capacity of the imprinted polymer towards Cr（VI） increased with time and reaches saturation after 8 h. The optimal adsorption time was 4-8 h after the adsorption starting and the optimal pH value for the solution was in the range of 4.5-7.5. When the chitosan reaches saturation, the adsorption capacity achieves a state of equilibrium, and the maximum Cr（VI） extraction rate reaches 33.7%. Moreover, the adsorption capacity of the imprinted polymer towards Cr（VI） increases with increasing chitosan concentration. In this situation, the Cr（VI） extraction rate shows little variation, and the maximum removal rate can reach 98.3%. Furthermore, the Cr（VI） extraction rate increases with an increase in the degree of deacetylation in the chatoyant and chitosan, with the best adsorption effect corresponding to 90% deacetylation. Fitting the adsorption data to the quasi first- and second-order kinetic models yields correlation coefficients of 0.9013 and 0.9875, respectively. The corresponding rate constants for the two models are 0.0091 min-1 and 7.129 g/（mg.min）, respectively. Hence, the adsorption using Cr（VI）-imprinted chitosan is more consistent with the second-order kinetics. Comparing the data to Freundlich and Langrnuir adsorption isotherms shows that the latter has a better linear fit and a maximum adsorption capacity of 15.784 mg/g.

Chemically Modified Chitosan Beads as Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Matrix for Adsorptive Separation of Proteins

In a phosphate buffer, a hemoglobin (Hb)-imprinted polymer complex was prepared using maleic anhydride (MAH) modified chitosan beads as matrix, acrylamide (AM) as functional monomer, N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as cross-linker and potassiumpersulfate (KPS) / sodium hydrogen sulfite (NaHSO3) as initiators. Langmuir analysis showed that an equal class of adsorption was formed in the molecular imprinting polymer (MIP), and the MIP has high adsorption capacity and selectivity for the imprinted molecule. The MIP can be reused and the recovery was approximately 100% at low concentration.

Modified chitosan hydrogels as drug delivery and tissue engineering systems:present status and applications

Chitosan,a natural cationic polysaccharide,is prepared industrially by the hydrolysis of the aminoacetyl groups of chitin,a naturally available marine polymer.Chitosan is a non-toxic,biocompatible and biodegradable polymer and has attracted considerable interest in a wide range of biomedical and pharmaceutical applications including drug delivery,cosmetics,and tissue engineering.The primary hydroxyl and amine groups located on the backbone of chitosan are responsible for the reactivity of the polymer and also act as sites for chemical modification.However,chitosan has certain limitations for use in controlled drug delivery and tissue engineering.These limitations can be overcome by chemical modification.Thus,modified chitosan hydrogels have gained importance in current research on drug delivery and tissue engineering systems.This paper reviews the general properties of chitosan,various methods of modification,and applications of modified chitosan hydrogels.

Preparation and Blood Compatibility of Oxidized-chitosan Films

Chitosan membrane was modified by the selective oxidization of chitosan molecules on its surface with NO2 gas. FTIR spectra indicated there were plenty of –COOH and –COO- groups on the modified membrane surface. The SEM study showed the modified membrane surface was rough rather than smooth as chitosan membrane. All antithrombosis test, hemolysis test and blood cell morphology observation with SEM revealed that modified chitosan membranes have superior blood compatibility to chitosan.

Electro-generation of TGA by Ni-mSA-mCS bipolar membrane

Ni-mSA-mCS bipolar membrane （BM） was prepared by sodium alginate （SA） and chitosan （CS）, which were modified by Ca^2＋ and glutaraldehyde as linking reagents, respectively, mSA-mCS membrane was characterized by FTIR, SEM, TG and used as a separator in the electrolysis cell to produce thioglycolic acid （TGA）. The experiment results show that TGAwas prepared effectively by electro-reduction of dithiodiglycolic acid （DTDGA） with the mixture of TGA and DTDGA in the cathodic chamber. The current efficiency was up to 66.7% at the room temperature （25 ℃） during the current density of 10 mA/cm^2. Compared with the traditional metal reduction method, the electro-reduction technology saves the zinc powder and eliminates the pollution to environment.

CuO/Cu2O nanowire array photoelectrochemical biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of tyrosinase

Photoelectrochemical(PEC) biosensors have shown great promise in bioanalysis and diagnostic applications in recent years. In this work, the CuO/Cu2O nanowire array(CuO/Cu2O Nanowire) supported on copper foam was prepared as a photocathode for detection of tyrosinase though quinone-chitosan conjugation chemistry method. The in-situ generated quinones that were the catalytic product of tyrosinase acted as electron acceptors, which were captured by the chitosan deposited on the surface of the electrode. Direct immobilization of electron acceptor on the electrode surface improved the photocurrent conversion efficiency and thus sensitivity. The as-prepared biosensor can realize a rapid response in a wide linear range of 0.05 U/mL to 10 U/mL with the detection limit as low as 0.016 U/mL of tyrosinase. The current work provides a new perspective to design and develop highly sensitive and selective PEC biosensor.