Biotransformation of the antibiotic agent cephadroxyl and the synthetic dye Reactive Black 5 by Leptosphaerulina sp. immobilised on Luffa (Luffa cylindrica) sponge
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101051
Abstract: Abstract In the present work, immobilisation of Leptosphaerulina sp., a Colombian native fungus, improved the biotransformation of pollutants (Remazol black 5 (RB5) dye and cephadroxyl (CPD) antibiotic) in aqueous systems. Four different natural immobilisation matrices… read more here.
Keywords: rb5; luffa sponge; sponge; leptosphaerulina ... See more keywords
Luffa sponge-derived hierarchical meso/macroporous boron nitride fibers as superior sorbents for heavy metal sequestration.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.05.062
Abstract: Boron nitride (BN) has received tremendous attention as a promising adsorbent material. However, unsatisfactory uptake capacities over heavy metal ions limit their practical applications. Herein, we have synthesized a novel hierarchical meso/macroporous BN fibers (MBNFs)… read more here.
Keywords: boron nitride; heavy metal; meso macroporous; luffa sponge ... See more keywords
Super-hydrophobic modification of porous natural polymer “luffa sponge” for oil absorption
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.05.068
Abstract: Abstract A super-hydrophobic porous material with high absorption capability, suitable for oil spill cleanup, was demonstrated using a natural luffa sponge modified by a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-based compound. Through facile treatments of surface roughing… read more here.
Keywords: absorption; sponge; luffa sponge; oil ... See more keywords
Facile Synthesis of Luffa Sponge Activated Carbon Fiber Based Carbon Quantum Dots with Green Fluorescence and Their Application in Cr(VI) Determination
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c00195
Abstract: Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were prepared by a chemical oxidation method using luffa sponge based activated carbon fiber as the raw material. The obtained CQDs were well characterized. The fluorescence quenching effect of Cr(VI) ion… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; fluorescence; activated carbon; carbon quantum ... See more keywords
Properties of Two-Variety Natural Luffa Sponge Columns as Potential Mattress Filling Materials
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DOI: 10.3390/ma11040541
Abstract: Luffa sponge (LS) is a resourceful material with fibro-vascular reticulated structure and extremely high porosity, which make it a potential candidate for manufacturing light mattress. In this study, two types of LS columns, namely high-density… read more here.
Keywords: mattress; two types; luffa sponge; columns ... See more keywords
Enhancing small-scale acetification processes using adsorbed Acetobacter pasteurianus UMCC 2951 on κ-carrageenan-coated luffa sponge
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17650
Abstract: Background This study explored the utilization of luffa sponge (LS) in enhancing acetification processes. LS is known for having high porosity and specific surface area, and can provide a novel means of supporting the growth… read more here.
Keywords: acetobacter pasteurianus; luffa sponge; acetification processes; aab ... See more keywords