Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 23 of 23

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Palladium (0) Nanoparticles Distributed On Lanthanum (Iii) Oxide As An Effective Catalyst For The Methanolysis Of Hydrazine-Borane To Produce Hydrogen, Adem Rüzgar, Lokman Şener, Yaşar Karataş, Mehmet Gülcan Feb 2024

Palladium (0) Nanoparticles Distributed On Lanthanum (Iii) Oxide As An Effective Catalyst For The Methanolysis Of Hydrazine-Borane To Produce Hydrogen, Adem Rüzgar, Lokman Şener, Yaşar Karataş, Mehmet Gülcan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Pd (0) nanoparticles (NPs) distributed on lanthanum (III) oxide were ex situ generated from the reduction of Pd2+ ions using NaBH4 as reducing agent. The Pd/La2O3 displayed good catalytic activity in H2(g) releasing from the hydrazine-borane (HB) methanolysis reaction and it was identified by advanced techniques. Pd/La2O3 was found to be an active catalyst procuring three equiv. H2(g) per mole of HB. The results from TEM images represent the formation of Pd (0) NPs with an average particle size of 1.94 ± 0.1 nm on the surface of La2O3. Moreover, Pd/La2O3 with various Pd loadings were prepared and tested as …


Sustainable Graphitic Carbon From Biomass To Be Suitable For Technological Devices, Gökçen Akgül Dec 2023

Sustainable Graphitic Carbon From Biomass To Be Suitable For Technological Devices, Gökçen Akgül

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Technological devices are mostly manufactured by conductive and semiconductive materials. As advancement in the last decades, carbon nanomaterials have been explored in electrical/electronic technology due to their unique performances for manufacturing developing, and prudential miniaturized and flexible electrical/electronic devices. In the era of sustainable and clean carbon technology; renewable, alternative, biodegradable, and eco-friendly new carbon resources are required. Biomass could be the answer to offer inspiring carbon allotropes from nature to be suitable for developing electrical/electronic devices. In this article, deriving of the technological carbonaceous material from biomass, studies although they are very limited in the literature on obtaining the …


Removal Of Toxic Cr(Vi) From Aqueous Medium With Effective Magnetic Carbon-Based Nanocomposites, Ferda Ci̇van Çavuşoğlu, Gülsüm Özçeli̇k, Şahi̇ka Sena Bayazi̇t Dec 2023

Removal Of Toxic Cr(Vi) From Aqueous Medium With Effective Magnetic Carbon-Based Nanocomposites, Ferda Ci̇van Çavuşoğlu, Gülsüm Özçeli̇k, Şahi̇ka Sena Bayazi̇t

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Cr(VI), which has toxic effects, is a heavy metal and it must be removed from the environment due to the various damages it causes. In this study, the removal of Cr(VI) pollutants from aqueous solutions with Fe3O4-based materials using a batch adsorption technique was investigated. Magnetically modified graphene nanoplatelet (GNP)-based nanocomposites were prepared and their structures were characterized by FTIR, XRD, SEM, BET, and TGA techniques. The effects of various physicochemical parameters such as adsorbent dose, contact time, initial Cr(VI) solution concentration, pH, and the presence of coexisting ions (NaCl) on the adsorption process were investigated. Accordingly, the optimum conditions …


Green Catalyst For Clean Fuel Production Via Hydrodeoxygenation, Selva Bi̇lge Yücel, Yusuf Osman Donar, Samed Ergenekon, Beyza Özoylumlu, Ali̇ Sinağ Oct 2023

Green Catalyst For Clean Fuel Production Via Hydrodeoxygenation, Selva Bi̇lge Yücel, Yusuf Osman Donar, Samed Ergenekon, Beyza Özoylumlu, Ali̇ Sinağ

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The development of new fuel sources to replace nonrenewable fossil fuels has received substantial attention due to the ongoing demand for fossil fuels. Biomass and raw waste materials are crucial sources to produce suitable alternative fuels instead of nonrenewable fuels and offer a greener approach. Therefore, improving the fuel properties of biooils produced from the thermochemical conversion of biomass and raw waste materials is critical as it is used as an alternative to nonrenewable fuel. Developing an economical and eco-friendly method to produce sustainable and renewable oil by improving biooil containing large amounts of phenolic compounds has become imperative. One …


Carbon Quantum Dots And Chitosan-Based Heterogeneous Silver Catalyst For Reduction Of Nitroaromatic Compounds, Farah Sami̇r Sali̇m, İdri̇s Sargin, Gülşi̇n Arslan Jan 2023

Carbon Quantum Dots And Chitosan-Based Heterogeneous Silver Catalyst For Reduction Of Nitroaromatic Compounds, Farah Sami̇r Sali̇m, İdri̇s Sargin, Gülşi̇n Arslan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Chitosan plays a crucial role in catalysis, environmental remediation, and sustainable chemistry as a renewable and cationic polysaccharide. Chitosan-based metal catalysts are used in a broad range of chemical transformations. In the study, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were derived from Momordica charantia fruits by microwave irradiation following a green chemistry approach. Three catalysts were designed: Ag(0)-chitosan, Ag(0)-chitosan-M. charantia fruit powder, and Ag(0)-chitosan-CQDs. The catalyst supports were prepared by stabilizing CQDs or M. charantia powder within the polymeric matrix of chitosan beads. Metallic silver particles were anchored onto glutaraldehyde cross-linked chitosan beads from the aqueous solution of silver nitrate. The …


Homonuclear Nickel(Ii) Metal-Organic Framework-Type Supramolecule: Adsorption And Emission Properties, Idongesit Mbonu, Olusegun Abiola, Hamzah Bawa Jan 2022

Homonuclear Nickel(Ii) Metal-Organic Framework-Type Supramolecule: Adsorption And Emission Properties, Idongesit Mbonu, Olusegun Abiola, Hamzah Bawa

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Coordination-driven self-assembly of nickel (II) ions with equimolar amounts of 1, 10 phenanthroline, and benzoic acid was used to create homonuclear nickel (II) MOF-type supramolecule. Single crystal X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, photoluminescence measurement, FT-IR, UV-visible spectroscopy, and nitrogen physisorption measurement were used to characterize the compound. The single crystal X-ray diffraction study reveals that the synthesized compound is two-dimensional with pores in the structure. The homonuclear nickel (II) MOF-type supramolecule crystallized in a triclinic crystal system, with space group P-1 (No.2) and unit cell parameters a = 9.2053(4) Ǻ, b = 13.2964(5) Ǻ, c = 15.8998(6) …


Synthesis Of Modified Nanocomposite Material And Its Use On Removal Of Cesium Fromaqueous Media, Bi̇lal Çeti̇n, Mustafa Özcan, Bektaş Karakelle Jan 2022

Synthesis Of Modified Nanocomposite Material And Its Use On Removal Of Cesium Fromaqueous Media, Bi̇lal Çeti̇n, Mustafa Özcan, Bektaş Karakelle

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A nanocomposite containing Fe3O4, chitosan (Ch), and hexacyanoferrate (HCF) was synthesized in the form of powder. The physicochemical properties of this nanocomposite are determined using different techniques including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The existence of Cs (Cs) ions onto the surface of the nanocomposite was verified by dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). FTIR spectra confirmed that the nanocomposite was well coordinated. The batch technique was applied to evaluate the influences of initial pH value, temperature, contact time, shaking rate, initial Cs concentration, and competing cations on the efficiency of Cs …


Recycled Human Hair-Derived Activated Carbon For Energy-Related Applications, Oğuzhan Kotan, Hati̇ce Bayrakçeken Jan 2022

Recycled Human Hair-Derived Activated Carbon For Energy-Related Applications, Oğuzhan Kotan, Hati̇ce Bayrakçeken

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Activated carbon, having high surface area and porosity, is a carbonaceous material that comes from organic main sources. In this work, activated carbon materials were produced from human hair that belongs to people who can be classified into two age groups (0-18 or 18-40 years). Activated carbons were characterized by nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and elemental analysis techniques. Capacitances of the synthesized materials were determined by using cyclic voltammetry (CV). Characterization results showed that the structural properties of activated carbon materials and capacitance values are changed …


Adsorption Isotherms, Kinetic And Thermodynamic Studies On Cadmium And Lead Ions From Water Solutions Using Amberlyst 15 Resin, Adalet Tunceli̇, Abdullah Ulaş, Orhan Acar, Ali̇ Rehber Türker Jan 2022

Adsorption Isotherms, Kinetic And Thermodynamic Studies On Cadmium And Lead Ions From Water Solutions Using Amberlyst 15 Resin, Adalet Tunceli̇, Abdullah Ulaş, Orhan Acar, Ali̇ Rehber Türker

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Adsorption isotherms, kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions in water solutions by using Amberlyst 15 resin were performed and evaluated by utilizing solid phase extraction method with the batch system at 298, 308, and 318 K. Flame atomic absorption spectrometry was utilized for absorbance measurements of Cd and Pb in solutions. The Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin?Radushkevich isotherm models, respectively were implemented to equilibrium results obtained. Experimental and theoretical monolayer adsorption capacities of resin for adsorptions of Cd(II) and Pb(II) by the Langmuir isotherm model were approximately the same and they were 120 and 116 mg/g for Cd(II) …


Thermodynamic And Kinetic Study Of Adsorptive Removal Of Lead By The Nanocompositeloaded Nanofibers, Urwa Mahmood, Sharjeel Abid, Bilal Qadir, Ahsan Nazir, Tanveer Hussain Jan 2022

Thermodynamic And Kinetic Study Of Adsorptive Removal Of Lead By The Nanocompositeloaded Nanofibers, Urwa Mahmood, Sharjeel Abid, Bilal Qadir, Ahsan Nazir, Tanveer Hussain

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Herein, the fabrication of electrospun nanocomposites, using polyacrylonitrile nanofibers (PNF) modified with nanobentonite and fly ash, is explained. Further, the use of electrospun adsorbent for the remediation of Pb (II) ions from water has been explored. Pristine PNF and nanocomposites were characterized using SEM, EDX, and FTIR to analyze surface topology, elemental composition, and functional groups, respectively. The adsorptive behavior of developed adsorbents was investigated using the effects of dosage, initial concentration, time, and temperature. Pseudo-second order kinetics fit well with experimental data and the adsorption followed intra-particle diffusion. The thermodynamics study confirmed spontaneous endothermic adsorption of the heavy metal. …


Ferrihydrite/Ultrasound Activated Peroxymonosulfate For Humic Acid Removal, Hang Yang, Yi Zhang, Shibin Xia Jan 2022

Ferrihydrite/Ultrasound Activated Peroxymonosulfate For Humic Acid Removal, Hang Yang, Yi Zhang, Shibin Xia

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, ferrihydrite/ultrasound (US) system was used to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to treat humic acid (HA) in artificial aqueous. The physical and chemical properties of ferrihydrite were characterized using SEM, zeta potential, BET, XRD, FTIR, and XPS analysis. A series of experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of various factor on HA removal, including dosage of ferrihydrite, PMS concentration and pH value. The combination uses of US and ferrihydrite had obvious synergistic effect for HA removal. Under ferrihydrite/US/PMS system, nonthermal effect of US played the main role for HA removal. According to the result of radical quenching experiment, …


Catalytic Pyrolysis Of Olive Oil Residue To Produce Synthesis Gas: The Effect Of Bulk And Nano Metal Oxides, Ebru Karadağ, Selva Bi̇lge, Yusuf Osman Donar, Ali̇ Sinağ Jan 2022

Catalytic Pyrolysis Of Olive Oil Residue To Produce Synthesis Gas: The Effect Of Bulk And Nano Metal Oxides, Ebru Karadağ, Selva Bi̇lge, Yusuf Osman Donar, Ali̇ Sinağ

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, olive oil residue (OR) biomass was pyrolyzed in the presence of bulk MgO (B-MgO), nano-MgO (N-MgO), bulk ZnO (B-ZnO)), and nano-ZnO (N- ZnO) metal oxides at different temperatures (400, 600, and 800 ºC). Significant results were obtained in terms of synthesis gas formation and CO2 reduction. The efficiency distribution of the products obtained as a result of the metal oxide-based pyrolysis process and the effects of metal oxides were examined in detail. Nanometal oxides were synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Characterization of metal oxides was carried out by Brunauer?Emmett?Teller (BET), x-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis and scanning-electron …


The Relation Between Surface Acidity And Moo3:Al2o3 Ratio On The Ternary Mixed Oxide Catalysts For The Conversion Of Propan-2-Ol, Hani Zeidan, Ebru Erünal, Mustafa Esen Marti Jan 2022

The Relation Between Surface Acidity And Moo3:Al2o3 Ratio On The Ternary Mixed Oxide Catalysts For The Conversion Of Propan-2-Ol, Hani Zeidan, Ebru Erünal, Mustafa Esen Marti

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, ternary mixed oxide catalysts containing Al2O3-MoO3-MgO and Al2O3-MoO3-WO3 were prepared with a changing ratio of MoO3:Al2O3 between 0.05 and 20.00. All catalysts showed 100% selectivity towards propene during the conversion of propan-2-ol at temperatures between 220 and 400 °C. The catalysts prepared from WO3 possessed very strong acid sites, which cause higher catalytic activity than catalysts prepared from MgO. Besides, the ratio of MoO3:Al2O3 was found to be directly proportional to the conversion …


A Facile Approach For The Synthesis Of Porous Hematite And Magnetite Nanoparticles Through Sol-Gel Self-Combustion, Imene Gritli, Afrah Bardaoui, Jamila Ben Naceur, Salah Ammar, Mohammad Abu Haija, Sherif Mohamed Abdel Salam Keshk, Radhouane Chtourou Jan 2021

A Facile Approach For The Synthesis Of Porous Hematite And Magnetite Nanoparticles Through Sol-Gel Self-Combustion, Imene Gritli, Afrah Bardaoui, Jamila Ben Naceur, Salah Ammar, Mohammad Abu Haija, Sherif Mohamed Abdel Salam Keshk, Radhouane Chtourou

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Porous magnetite (Fe3O4) and hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticles were prepared via the sol-gel auto-combustion method. The gels were prepared by reacting ferric nitrates (as oxidants) with starch (as fuel) at an elevated temperature of 200 °C. Different ratios (Φ) of ferric nitrates to starch were used for the synthesis (Φ = fuel/oxidant). The synthesized iron oxides were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Brunauer-Emmet-Teller (BET) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) analysis techniques. The crystal structure, morphology, and specific surface area of the iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 …


Spectrophotometric Analysis Of Stability Of Gold Nanoparticles During Catalytic Reduction Of 4-Nitrophenol, Farhat Saira, Samia Saleemi, Humaira Razzaq, Rumana Qureshi Jan 2021

Spectrophotometric Analysis Of Stability Of Gold Nanoparticles During Catalytic Reduction Of 4-Nitrophenol, Farhat Saira, Samia Saleemi, Humaira Razzaq, Rumana Qureshi

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Spectrophotometric monitoring of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) reduction by sodium borohydride (NaBH4) using gold nanoparticles (GNPs) as a catalyst has been extensively studied, but the stability of GNPs in terms of change in the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) at different temperatures has not been explored. In the present investigation, our aim was to evaluate the SPR stability of GNPs as a catalyst during the reduction of 4-NP at different elevated temperatures (i.e. 30-60 °C) and sodium borohydride concentrations. Sensitivity of this degradation process toward concentration of GNPs at a range of temperatures is also evaluated. The spectrophotometric results reveal that up to …


Formation And Characterization Of Mechanochemically Generated Free Lignin Radicalsfrom Olive Seeds, Fatma Demi̇r Jan 2021

Formation And Characterization Of Mechanochemically Generated Free Lignin Radicalsfrom Olive Seeds, Fatma Demi̇r

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, formation and quantification of mechanochemically generated free radicals of lignin were evaluated after the extraction of lignin from olive seeds and detailed lignin characterization was performed. Lignin was extracted from crushed olive seeds as an insoluble solid using Klason method. Isolated lignin was mechanochemically grinded under cryo conditions using Cryomill and particlesizes were determined by using Zeta Sizer, structural changes were followed by XRD and FTIR-ATR; thermal stabilities were tracked by TGA and DSC. In order to enable solubility demanding studies (such as 1H-NMR and GPC), acylation of lignin was accomplished. ESR measurements were completed to prove …


Adsorptive Performance Of Mwcnts For Simultaneous Cationic And Anionic Dyes Removal; Kinetics, Thermodynamics, And Isotherm Study, Zaheer Aslam, Irfan Yousaf, Abdul Zahir, Adnan Akhtar Jan 2021

Adsorptive Performance Of Mwcnts For Simultaneous Cationic And Anionic Dyes Removal; Kinetics, Thermodynamics, And Isotherm Study, Zaheer Aslam, Irfan Yousaf, Abdul Zahir, Adnan Akhtar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Disposal of contaminated wastewater causes many serious problems especially when it gets mixed with the ground and seawater. It is, therefore, important to apply any remedial action to eradicate dangerous pollutants from the aqueous effluents and to avoid exposure of this wastewater to aquatic life. The research results discussed herein deal with the removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) and Congo Red (CR) dye from wastewater by using multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as an adsorbent. Different factors like solid dosage, initial pH and concentration, time, and temperature were studied to understand the behavior and mechanism of adsorption. The maximum adsorption capacity …


Surface And Chemical Characteristics Of Platinum Modified Activated Carbon Electrodesand Their Electrochemical Performance, Tuğrul Yumak, Serap Yumak, Abdulkeri̇m Karabulut Jan 2021

Surface And Chemical Characteristics Of Platinum Modified Activated Carbon Electrodesand Their Electrochemical Performance, Tuğrul Yumak, Serap Yumak, Abdulkeri̇m Karabulut

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Platinum (Pt) loaded activated carbons (ACs) were synthesized by the thermal decomposition of platinum (II) acetylacetonate (Pt(acac)2) over chemically activated glucose-based biochar. The effect of Pt loading on surface area, pore characteristics, surface chemistry, chemical structure, and surface morphology were determined by various techniques. XPS studies proved the presence of metallic Pt0 on the AC surface. The graphitization degree of Pt loaded ACs were increased with the loaded Pt0 amount. The electrochemical performance of the Pt-loaded ACs (Pt@AC) was determined not only by the conventional three-electrode system but also by packaged supercapacitors in CR2032 casings. The capacitive performance of Pt@AC …


Supramolecular Solvents: A Review Of A Modern Innovation In Liquid-Phase Microextraction Technique, Muhammad Saqaf Jagirani, Mustafa Soylak Jan 2021

Supramolecular Solvents: A Review Of A Modern Innovation In Liquid-Phase Microextraction Technique, Muhammad Saqaf Jagirani, Mustafa Soylak

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Supramolecular solvents (SUPRASs) have rapidly gained more attention as a potential substitute to organic solvents in the sample preparation and preconcentration process. The essential properties of SUPRAS solvents (e.g., multiple binding sites, different polarity microenvironments, the opportunity to tailor their properties, etc.) these qualities offer numerous opportunities to advance innovative sample preparation and pretreatment platforms compared to the traditional solvents. Among these qualities, certain importance is placed on theoretical and practical knowledge. That has assisted in making significant developments in SUPRAS that advance our understanding of the processes behind SUPRA'S formation. The SUPRA-solute interactions that drive extractions are explored in …


Synthesis Of Smz Derivatives And Investigation Of Effects On Germination, Root, And Plant Growth Of \Textit{Arabidopsis Thaliana} L., Tuğba Güngör, Ferah Cömert Önder, Fati̇h Sezer, Aslihan Özbi̇len, Kemal Meli̇h Taşkin, Mehmet Ay Jan 2019

Synthesis Of Smz Derivatives And Investigation Of Effects On Germination, Root, And Plant Growth Of \Textit{Arabidopsis Thaliana} L., Tuğba Güngör, Ferah Cömert Önder, Fati̇h Sezer, Aslihan Özbi̇len, Kemal Meli̇h Taşkin, Mehmet Ay

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of sulfonamide derivatives were synthesized by reactions with various functional groups containing benzenesulfonyl chlorides and aniline derivatives under different substitution reaction conditions. The structures of SMZ derivatives were confirmed with melting point, FT-IR, $^{1}$H NMR, $^{13}$C NMR, and LC-MS/MS techniques. In order to investigate the cytotoxic effects of these derivatives, we used a model plant species. The synthesized compounds (S1-S5) and sulfamethazine (SMZ) as a positive control were applied to Arabidopsis thaliana seeds. Our results indicated that S3 and S4 induced shorter roots and lower wet weight in plants. Plants treated with S2 and S5 showed no growth …


Fuel Characteristics And Combustion Behavior Of Seaweed-Derived Hydrochars, İsmai̇l Cem Kantarli, Mehmet Pala, Yeli̇z Yildirim, Jale Yanik, Maria Helena Abreu Jan 2019

Fuel Characteristics And Combustion Behavior Of Seaweed-Derived Hydrochars, İsmai̇l Cem Kantarli, Mehmet Pala, Yeli̇z Yildirim, Jale Yanik, Maria Helena Abreu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, conversion of seaweeds into hydrochars was investigated with the aim of obtaining a renewable energy feedstock. The seaweeds Fucus serratus and Alaria esculenta, and a mixture of seaweeds, mainly consisting of Cystoseria sp$.$ and Laurencia sp$.$, were subjected to hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) in subcritical water at three different temperatures: 200, 225, and 250 $^{\circ}$C. Fuel characteristics and chemical properties of the derived hydrochars were determined using the standard fuel analysis and spectroscopic methods. The combustion behavior of seaweeds and hydrochars was examined via nonisothermal thermogravimetric analysis under air atmosphere. The seaweed-derived hydrochar yields were lower than those …


Adsorption Of Anionic And Cationic Dyes On Biochars, Produced By Hydrothermalcarbonization Of Waste Biomass: Effect Of Surface Functionalization And Ionicstrength, Ezgi̇ Çağlar, Yusuf Osman Donar, Ali̇ Sinağ, İbrahi̇m Bi̇roğul, Selva Bi̇lge, Kivanç Aydincak, Oleksii Pliekhov Jan 2018

Adsorption Of Anionic And Cationic Dyes On Biochars, Produced By Hydrothermalcarbonization Of Waste Biomass: Effect Of Surface Functionalization And Ionicstrength, Ezgi̇ Çağlar, Yusuf Osman Donar, Ali̇ Sinağ, İbrahi̇m Bi̇roğul, Selva Bi̇lge, Kivanç Aydincak, Oleksii Pliekhov

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this work, surface-functionalization agents and various salts as auxiliaries were used to improve the adsorption capacity of biochars produced via hydrothermal carbonization of glucose, cellulose, and hazelnut shell. The effect of surface functionalization with different acids and bases as well as neutral salts on the adsorption of methylene blue and methyl orange was investigated using Boehm titration, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques. Surface functionalization of biochars leads to an increase in the number of oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface, thus increasing the adsorption capacity. To probe the influence of ionic strength on the adsorption …


A Biochar-Modified Carbon Paste Electrode, Derya Bal Altuntaş, Gökçen Akgül, Jale Yanik, Ülkü Anik Jan 2017

A Biochar-Modified Carbon Paste Electrode, Derya Bal Altuntaş, Gökçen Akgül, Jale Yanik, Ülkü Anik

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The present work examıned the use of biochar derived from tea waste as a novel electrode material. For the fabrication of the biochar electrode, suitable amounts of biochar and graphite were mixed with mineral oil for the first time. The electrochemical performance of the biochar-modified carbon paste electrode (BCPE) was measured by various cyclic voltammetric reactions for several redox systems. The factors affecting the electrode kinetics of BCPE surfaces were examined and optimized. The BCPE was applied as transducer in a glucose biosensor. The results reflect the effective properties of composite electrodes and the electrochemical properties of biochar showing that …