Abstract
Nano-flowers reported so far were mostly constituted of inorganic or hybrid materials. We have synthesized and crystallized a new organic compound, 1, 2-bis(tritylthio)ethane forming an organic nano-flower consisting of single crystalline petals. Crystal structure at nano and micro level indicates that π-π stacking interactions between aromatic systems is the principal factor governing molecular recognition and assembly. Single crystal X-ray Diffraction (S-XRD) supported by Selective Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) experiments indicate the single crystalline nature of the flower-like assembly even at the nanoscale. In order to fabricate the nanoflower as a potential stimulus responsive material; the ‘petals’ were coated with magnetite nanoparticles, verified by Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic (EDX) analysis. Herein, we have further tested the potential utility of the hybrid material in water remediation as a nano-based adsorbent for removal of heavy metals like chromium.
Highlights
Nano-flowers reported so far were mostly constituted of inorganic or hybrid materials
Single crystal X-ray diffraction (S-XRD) (Mo Kα, λ = 0.71073 Å) analysis details of the obtained crystals were deposited in Cambridge crystallographic database (CCDC deposition number 1412852)
The morphologies and microstructures of 1, 2-bis(tritylthio)ethane crystals formed in diethyl ether were examined using Field Emission - Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM)
Summary
Nano-flowers reported so far were mostly constituted of inorganic or hybrid materials. We have further tested the potential utility of the hybrid material in water remediation as a nano-based adsorbent for removal of heavy metals like chromium. The resulting magnetite hybrid material was examined for their potential utility as a nano-adsorbent for heavy metal removal and groundwater remediation. Reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) is an important mechanism for remedying the health hazards caused by chromium contamination Various methods such as photo-catalytical oxidation, chemical coagulants, electrochemical techniques, bioremediation, ion-exchange, reverse osmosis, and adsorption have been adapted for water treatment[13,16,17,18,19,20]. We present magnetically decorated assemblies of 1, 2-bis(tritylthio)ethane at the nanoscale, generated out of relatively simple procedures, extensively adsorbing heavy metals like Cr(VI) on its surface
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