The Impact of Surface Chemistry and Synthesis Conditions on the Adsorption of Antibiotics onto MXene Membranes.

ABSTRACT: MXene, a two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial with diverse applications, has gained significant attention due to its 2D lamellar structure, abundance of surface groups, and conductivity. Despite various established synthesis methods since its discovery in 2011, MXenes produced through different approaches exhibit variations in structural and physicochemical characteristics, impacting their suitability for environmental application. This study delves into the effect of synthesis conditions on MXene properties and its adsorption capabilities for four commonly prescribed antibiotics. We utilized material characterization techniques to differentiate MXenes synthesized using three prevalent etchants: hydrofluoric acid (HF), mixed acids (HCl/HF), and fluoride salts (LiF/HCl). Our investigation of a

SUBMITTER: Afolabi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10780216 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature