Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2022
Abstract
A novel and effective green system consisting of deep eutectic solvent (DES) was proposed to prepare lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) without any lignin modification. The LNPs are obtained through the dialysis of the kraft lignin-DES solution. The particle size distribution, Zeta potential and morphology of the LNPs are characterized by using dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The average diameter of LNPs is in the range 123.6 to 140.7 nm, and the LNPs show good stability and dispersibility in water. The composite beads composed of LNPs and sodium alginate (SA) are highly efficient (97.1%) at removing methylene blue (MB) from the aqueous solution compared to 82.9% and 77.4% by the SA/bulk kraft lignin composite and pure SA, respectively. Overall, the LNPs-SA bio-nanocomposite with high adsorption capacity (258.5 mg/g) could be useful in improving water quality and other related applications.
Publication Title
Nanomaterials
Volume
12
Issue
176
DOI of Published Version
10.3390/nano12010176
Publisher
MDPI
Rights
© 2021 the Authors
Recommended Citation
Luo, T.; Hao, Y.; Wang, C.; Jiang, W.; Ji, X.; Yang, G.; Chen, J.; Janaswamy, S.; Lyu, G. Lignin Nanoparticles and Alginate Gel Beads: Preparation, Characterization and Removal of Methylene Blue. Nanomaterials 2022, 12, 176. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nano12010176
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