Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater

This work explores the bio-activation of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-L) by laccase encapsulation for enhanced performance of emerging pollutant removal from wastewater. ZIF-L exhibits high surface area, porosity, and selective adsorption characteristics, which contribute to its effective ads...

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Main Authors: Ayat Hassan, Shadi W. Hasan, Bart Van der Bruggen, Sulaiman Al-Zuhair
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
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author Ayat Hassan
Shadi W. Hasan
Bart Van der Bruggen
Sulaiman Al-Zuhair
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Shadi W. Hasan
Bart Van der Bruggen
Sulaiman Al-Zuhair
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description This work explores the bio-activation of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-L) by laccase encapsulation for enhanced performance of emerging pollutant removal from wastewater. ZIF-L exhibits high surface area, porosity, and selective adsorption characteristics, which contribute to its effective adsorption of ibuprofen. Under the same conditions, the ibuprofen removal increased from 50% using bare ZIF-L to 83% using bio-activated ZIF-L. The Kinetics and thermodynamics of ibuprofen adsorption on ZIF-L were studied and mathematically modeled. The effect of laccase encapsulation inside the ZIF-L crystals was thoroughly investigated using a diffusion-reaction model, which was solved numerically using a finite difference explicit scheme. The results showed deep ibuprofen penetration within the ZIF-L crystal containing encapsulated laccase. The bio-activated ZIF-L was used in a fixed-bed column to study the continuous removal of ibuprofen. The dynamic behavior of the continuous fixed-bed system was mathematically modeled to predict the concentration profiles and breakthrough curves at various initial ibuprofen concentrations. This study presents a novel approach demonstrating the positive effect of laccase catalytic activity in enhancing the performance of ZIF-L as an adsorbent for ibuprofen removal. The approach offers an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly method to remove emerging pollutants from wastewater.
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spelling doaj-art-2fe46d40408941b59a5ab6bf7c28f71f2025-08-20T01:48:29ZengElsevierCleaner Engineering and Technology2666-79082025-02-012410087510.1016/j.clet.2024.100875Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewaterAyat Hassan0Shadi W. Hasan1Bart Van der Bruggen2Sulaiman Al-Zuhair3Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, UAE University, 15551 Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesCenter for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Heverlee, BelgiumChemical and Petroleum Engineering, UAE University, 15551 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author.This work explores the bio-activation of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-L) by laccase encapsulation for enhanced performance of emerging pollutant removal from wastewater. ZIF-L exhibits high surface area, porosity, and selective adsorption characteristics, which contribute to its effective adsorption of ibuprofen. Under the same conditions, the ibuprofen removal increased from 50% using bare ZIF-L to 83% using bio-activated ZIF-L. The Kinetics and thermodynamics of ibuprofen adsorption on ZIF-L were studied and mathematically modeled. The effect of laccase encapsulation inside the ZIF-L crystals was thoroughly investigated using a diffusion-reaction model, which was solved numerically using a finite difference explicit scheme. The results showed deep ibuprofen penetration within the ZIF-L crystal containing encapsulated laccase. The bio-activated ZIF-L was used in a fixed-bed column to study the continuous removal of ibuprofen. The dynamic behavior of the continuous fixed-bed system was mathematically modeled to predict the concentration profiles and breakthrough curves at various initial ibuprofen concentrations. This study presents a novel approach demonstrating the positive effect of laccase catalytic activity in enhancing the performance of ZIF-L as an adsorbent for ibuprofen removal. The approach offers an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly method to remove emerging pollutants from wastewater.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790824001551EnzymesMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs)NanomaterialsPharmaceutical pollutantsWastewatersModeling
spellingShingle Ayat Hassan
Shadi W. Hasan
Bart Van der Bruggen
Sulaiman Al-Zuhair
Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater
Cleaner Engineering and Technology
Enzymes
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
Nanomaterials
Pharmaceutical pollutants
Wastewaters
Modeling
title Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater
title_full Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater
title_fullStr Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater
title_full_unstemmed Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater
title_short Bio-activation and mathematical modeling of ZIF-L encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater
title_sort bio activation and mathematical modeling of zif l encapsulated with laccase for enhanced ibuprofen removal from wastewater
topic Enzymes
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
Nanomaterials
Pharmaceutical pollutants
Wastewaters
Modeling
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790824001551
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