Lignin and Starch Derivatives with Selenium Nanoparticles for the Efficient Reduction of Dyes and as Polymer Fillers

Anna Modrzejewska-Sikorska*, Mariola Robakowska*, Emilia Konował, Hubert Gojzewski, Łukasz Gierz*, Bartosz Wieczorek, Łukasz Warguła, Wiktor Łykowski

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Abstract

Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were synthesized and stabilized by biopolymers, namely, sodium lignosulfonate (LS) and starch sodium octenyl succinate (OSA). The obtained selenium nanoparticles were studied for their catalytic activity in the reduction of a dye (C.I. Basic Blue 9, methylene blue) by sodium borohydride. The SeNPs-OSA and SeNPs-LS nanoparticles were also dispersed in a photosensitive matrix and studied as polymer composites. The research confirmed the catalytic abilities of the prepared SeNPs in the reduction of the organic dye. Mechanical tests on the polymers and their composites showed an improvement in the composites’ strength in all tested cases. An increase in hardness and Young’s modulus values of the filled materials compared to the pure matrix was found as well.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1185
JournalCoatings
Volume13
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2023

Keywords

  • biopolymer
  • lignosulfonate
  • organic dye
  • selenium nanoparticles
  • starch sodium octenyl succinate

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