Environmental Remediation Using Composite Nanomaterials: The Role of Functional Gold-CTAB Nanoparticles
摘要
CompositeComposite inorganic–organicComposite nanomaterials nanomaterials offer a powerful platform forCetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) addressing complex challenges in environmental remediation. In this study, we present the synthesis and characterization of gold-cetyltrimethylammonium bromideCetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) (Au-CTABCetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)) nanoparticles as a model system for multifunctional pollutant perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) hybrid capture. These nanoparticles demonstrated efficient PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) capture through electrostatic interactions and hydrophobic partitioning facilitated by the CTABCetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) coating. The nanoparticle’s stability, high surface area, and multifunctionality underline their potential for real-world water treatment applications. Analytical tools such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDSEnergy Dispersion Spectroscopy (EDS)), UV–Vis spectroscopy, and zeta potential measurements were used for comprehensive characterization of the nanoparticles. This research study highlights the broader utility of engineered inorganic–organic nanocompositesNanocomposite in water treatment, pollutant monitoring, and adaptive environmental nanotechnology.