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Fabrication of amine-functionalized magnetite nanoparticles for water treatment processes

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Amine-functionalized magnetite nanoparticles are synthesized by a one pot water based process using N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]diethylenetriamine (TRIS) as surfactant. The prepared functionalised nanoparticles are characterised by BET surface area measurements, X-ray diffraction, zeta potential measurement, and X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS). The results clearly show the presence of TRIS on the surface of the nanoparticles. XPS analysis indicates the presence of very small amounts of maghemite on the surface of the magnetite nanoparticles. Water treatment test shows that the prepared nanoparticles are capable to remove natural organic matter (NOM) from natural water samples. The removal of NOM by the prepared particles is characterized by analysing the dissolved organic carbon (DOC) content and UV absorbance at 254 nm (UV254) after the treatment of the water samples at various doses and treatment times.

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The author would like to thank United Water International (UWI), Adelaide, Australia. This research is proudly supported by United Water as a part of its commitment to innovation and responsible water management. Author also would like to acknowledge Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) for granted an Overseas Travel Fellowships in research activities carried out in University of Poitiers, France.

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  1. Ian Wark Research Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia

    Candace C. P. Chan

  2. Laboratoire de Chimie et Microbiologie de l’Eau (LCME)—UMR CNRS 6008, Université de Poitiers, 40 Avenue du Recteur Pineau, 86022, Poitiers Cedex, France

    Hervé Gallard

  3. School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia

    Peter Majewski

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Chan, C.C.P., Gallard, H. & Majewski, P. Fabrication of amine-functionalized magnetite nanoparticles for water treatment processes. J Nanopart Res 14, 828 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-012-0828-2

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