Collagen based magnetic nanocomposites for oil removal applications

Autor:	Pulickel M. Ajayan, Palanisamy Thanikaivelan, Narayanan Tharangattu Narayanan, Bhabendra K. Pradhan
Rok vydání:	2012
Předmět:	Leather industry Multidisciplinary Materials science Nanocomposite Adsorption Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles Chemical engineering Magnetic tracking Bioinformatics Oil absorption Article Nanomaterials
Zdroj:	Scientific Reports
ISSN:	2045-2322
DOI:	10.1038/srep00230
Popis:	A stable magnetic nanocomposite of collagen and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) is prepared by a simple process utilizing protein wastes from leather industry. Molecular interaction between helical collagen fibers and spherical SPIONs is proven through calorimetric, microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. This nanocomposite exhibited selective oil absorption and magnetic tracking ability, allowing it to be used in oil removal applications. The environmental sustainability of the oil adsorbed nanobiocomposite is also demonstrated here through its conversion into a bi-functional graphitic nanocarbon material via heat treatment. The approach highlights new avenues for converting bio-wastes into useful nanomaterials in scalable and inexpensive ways.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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