Title
Extreme Biomimetics: Designing of the First Nanostructured 3D Spongin–Atacamite Composite and its Application
Authors
[ 1 ] Instytut Chemii i Elektrochemii Technicznej, Wydział Technologii Chemicznej, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
Scientific discipline (Law 2.0)
Year of publication
2021
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
EN
- atacamite
- catalysts
- composites
- extreme biomimetics
- sensors
- spongin
- tenorite
Abstract
EN The design of new composite materials using extreme biomimetics is of crucial importance for bioinspired materials science. Further progress in research and application of these new materials is impossible without understanding the mechanisms of formation, as well as structural features at the molecular and nano-level. It presents a challenge to obtain a holistic understanding of the mechanisms underlying the interaction of organic and inorganic phases under conditions of harsh chemical reactions for biopolymers. Yet, an understanding of these mechanisms can lead to the development of unusual—but functional—hybrid materials. In this work, a key way of designing centimeter-scale macroporous 3D composites, using renewable marine biopolymer spongin and a model industrial solution that simulates the highly toxic copper-containing waste generated in the production of printed circuit boards worldwide, is proposed. A new spongin–atacamite composite material is developed and its structure is confirmed using neutron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy/selected-area electron diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The formation mechanism for this material is also proposed. This study provides experimental evidence suggesting multifunctional applicability of the designed composite in the development of 3D constructed sensors, catalysts, and antibacterial filter systems.
Date of online publication
03.06.2021
Pages (from - to)
2101682-1 - 2101682-14
Comments
Article Number: 2101682. Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Izabela Stępniak
License type
CC BY (attribution alone)
Open Access Mode
czasopismo hybrydowe
Open Access Text Version
final published version
Release date
03.06.2021
Date of Open Access to the publication
in press
Full text of article
Access level to full text
public
Ministry points / journal
200
Ministry points / journal in years 2017-2021
200
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