Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater

This study presents a novel adsorbent, MNCPEI, synthesized through a simple and efficient process for the effective removal of anionic dyes. MNCPEI was developed by crosslinking nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine (PEI) and incorporating magnetic nanoparticles (MNP). Key synthesis parameters, inclu...

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Main Authors: Mubarak, Asmaa Ali, Ilyas, R.A., Ngadi, Norzita, Nordin, Abu Hassan, Alkbir, M.F.M.
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2025
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author Mubarak, Asmaa Ali
Ilyas, R.A.
Ngadi, Norzita
Nordin, Abu Hassan
Alkbir, M.F.M.
author_facet Mubarak, Asmaa Ali
Ilyas, R.A.
Ngadi, Norzita
Nordin, Abu Hassan
Alkbir, M.F.M.
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description This study presents a novel adsorbent, MNCPEI, synthesized through a simple and efficient process for the effective removal of anionic dyes. MNCPEI was developed by crosslinking nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine (PEI) and incorporating magnetic nanoparticles (MNP). Key synthesis parameters, including the ratios of nanocellulose, PEI, and MNP, as well as impregnation time and crosslinking degree, were systematically optimized to enhance the adsorbent's characteristics and synthesis efficiency. Optimal conditions for MNCPEI synthesis were determined, with the nanocellulose-to-PEI ratio of 1:2 and MNP dosage of 0.6 g demonstrating superior adsorption capacity for the anionic dye Reactive Black 5 (RB5). This aligns with literature findings emphasizing the critical role of material ratios in improving adsorption performance. FTIR analysis and acid-base titration confirmed the surface functionalization of nanocellulose with PEI and MNP, highlighting the effectiveness of these modifications in enhancing dye removal efficiency. The performance of MNCPEI was systematically evaluated under varying experimental conditions, including contact time (0–180 min), adsorbent dosage (0.05–2.0 g), initial dye concentration (0.025–0.3 g/L), pH (2–9), and temperature (25–70 °C). The results showed that RB5 attached using a chemisorption process, similar to what has been found in other functionalized nanomaterial systems. MNCPEI was also very reusable, keeping its high adsorption efficiency through four regeneration cycles. This demonstrated its potential for long-term wastewater treatment.
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spelling upm-1207042025-10-08T07:15:59Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120704/ Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater Mubarak, Asmaa Ali Ilyas, R.A. Ngadi, Norzita Nordin, Abu Hassan Alkbir, M.F.M. This study presents a novel adsorbent, MNCPEI, synthesized through a simple and efficient process for the effective removal of anionic dyes. MNCPEI was developed by crosslinking nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine (PEI) and incorporating magnetic nanoparticles (MNP). Key synthesis parameters, including the ratios of nanocellulose, PEI, and MNP, as well as impregnation time and crosslinking degree, were systematically optimized to enhance the adsorbent's characteristics and synthesis efficiency. Optimal conditions for MNCPEI synthesis were determined, with the nanocellulose-to-PEI ratio of 1:2 and MNP dosage of 0.6 g demonstrating superior adsorption capacity for the anionic dye Reactive Black 5 (RB5). This aligns with literature findings emphasizing the critical role of material ratios in improving adsorption performance. FTIR analysis and acid-base titration confirmed the surface functionalization of nanocellulose with PEI and MNP, highlighting the effectiveness of these modifications in enhancing dye removal efficiency. The performance of MNCPEI was systematically evaluated under varying experimental conditions, including contact time (0–180 min), adsorbent dosage (0.05–2.0 g), initial dye concentration (0.025–0.3 g/L), pH (2–9), and temperature (25–70 °C). The results showed that RB5 attached using a chemisorption process, similar to what has been found in other functionalized nanomaterial systems. MNCPEI was also very reusable, keeping its high adsorption efficiency through four regeneration cycles. This demonstrated its potential for long-term wastewater treatment. Elsevier B.V. 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120704/1/120704.pdf Mubarak, Asmaa Ali and Ilyas, R.A. and Ngadi, Norzita and Nordin, Abu Hassan and Alkbir, M.F.M. (2025) Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 318. art. no. 145205. pp. 1-16. ISSN 0141-8130; eISSN: 1879-0003 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141813025057587?via%3Dihub 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.145205
spellingShingle Mubarak, Asmaa Ali
Ilyas, R.A.
Ngadi, Norzita
Nordin, Abu Hassan
Alkbir, M.F.M.
Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater
title Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater
title_full Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater
title_fullStr Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater
title_full_unstemmed Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater
title_short Surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater
title_sort surface functionalization of nanocellulose with polyethyleneimine and magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of anionic dye in wastewater
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