Russian scientists find that using modified nanodiamonds can quickly detect water pollution
Scientists at the Institute of Biophysics of the Krasnoyarsk Science Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have confirmed that nanoscale diamond can be used to detect phenolic toxicity and highly toxic substances in water. This discovery has given new ways to quickly monitor environmental pollution. Related research results are published in the Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Epdm-Bound Pre-Dispersed Rubber Chemicals Masterbatch Epdm-Bound Pre-Dispersed Rubber Chemicals Masterbatch Ningbo Actmix Rubber Chemicals Co.,Ltd. (Ningbo Actmix Polymer Co.,Ltd.) , http://www.actmix-chemicals.com
Nanodiamonds can be obtained by detonating carbonaceous explosives (for example, a mixture of TNT explosives and black gold) in a closed chamber containing insufficient oxygen. The essence of nanodiamond particles is an inert diamond core whose surface is covered with chemically active impurities. After the explosion, the free chemical bonds of the surface carbon atoms are combined with impurities in the medium (eg, hydrocarbon fragments, metal atoms) to impart chemical activity to the nanodiamonds.
The researchers modified the surface of nano-diamond particles to obtain nano-diamonds with high colloidal stability in different media such as water, organic solvents and oil. If deionized water is added to the modified nanodiamond powder, a solution can be formed, and the nanoparticles in the solution can remain in suspension for several years without being aggregated or precipitated.
The modified nanodiamond suspension obtained in this way can be repeatedly dried several times, and after adding water, the original characteristics are obtained again. In addition, the modified nano-diamond can maintain colloidal stability after freeze-thaw, boiling and autoclaving. The researchers pointed out that the original nano-diamond does not have this property, even if it is treated by ultrasonic waves capable of dispersing nanoparticles for a long time, it is difficult to obtain a stable suspension.
Experiments show that the modified nanodiamond is not easy to agglomerate and can be used as a catalyst in chemical reactions. If it is added to a mixed reagent for detecting phenolic substances such as aminoantipyrine, hydrogen peroxide, phenol, etc., the solution will quickly turn into a vivid deep red. The concentration of phenol in the water sample can be determined by spectroscopy based on the amount of colored product obtained. The researchers found that this reaction was due to the presence of traces of iron and copper ions on the surface of the nanoparticles.
The researchers also experimented with whether the modified nanodiamond particles could be reused multiple times. After each water sample test, the researchers cleaned the nanoparticles and re-used the reaction. Experiments have shown that the same nanodiamond sample can be used at least 7 times in phenol detection.
Currently, researchers are developing new indicators to detect phenol in solid supports using diamond nanoparticles immobilized on a substrate. The new indicator will be more convenient in practical use. For example, a diamond nanoparticle rod is immersed in a water sample, and the color of the reaction product is compared with a test scale to obtain a degree of contamination of the water sample with phenol.