Environmentally friendly porous materials for the recovery and revaluation of metals reclaimed from contaminated water

• Grant number: 20/13703-3
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• Start date: November 01, 2021
• End date: October 31, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Materials and Metallurgical Engineering - Nonmetallic Materials
• Principal Investigator: Derval dos Santos Rosa
• Grantee: Derval dos Santos Rosa
• Host Institution: Centro de Engenharia, Modelagem e Ciências Sociais Aplicadas (CECS). Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC). Ministério da Educação (Brasil). Santo André , SP, Brazil
• Pesquisadores principais: Elisabete Frollini ; Lucia Helena Innocentini Mei
• Associated researchers: Alexandre Tadeu Paulino ; Artur José Monteiro Valente ; Daniella Regina Mulinari ; Lucia Helena Gomes Coelho ; Maria Ines Bruno Tavares ; Rodrigo de Freitas Bueno ; Sushanta Mitra ; Vijaya Rangari
• Associated research grant(s): 21/14714-1 - Multi-user equipment approved in grant 2020/13703-3: Cromatógrafo de Íons Modular 940 Professional IC Vario, AP.EMU
• Associated scholarship(s): 24/00642-7 - Water and Science: a series that shows the challenges of water contaminated with highly toxic metals and the solutions using sustainable technologies., BP.JC; 24/00648-5 - Water and Science: a series that shows the challenges of water contaminated with highly toxic metals and the solutions using sustainable technologies., BP.JC; 23/12832-2 - Scientific Dissemination Thematic Project, BP.JC; + associated scholarships 23/17503-7 - Environmentally friendly porous materials for the recovery and revaluation of metals reclaimed from contaminated water, BP.TT; 23/14598-7 - DEVELOPMENT OF AEROGELS CONTAINING CELLULOSE MICROFIBERS AND CLAY FOR THE METAL IONS REMOVAL PRESENT IN CONTAMINATED WATER, BP.DD; 23/04147-8 - PBAT membranes containing modified cellulose nanostructures for removal and recovery of metallic ions from wastewater, BP.MS; 23/11229-0 - Biodegradable porous composite membranes based on PLA containing nanoclay/nanocellulose for removal and recovery of PTEs from contaminated water, BP.PD; 23/07447-2 - Porous materials based on polysaccharides for the treatment of metal-contaminated water, BP.PD; 22/11133-0 - Development of biodegradable porous starch hydrogels containing modified nanocellulose or nanoclays for the removal and recovery of metals in contaminated water, BP.PD; 22/06829-6 - Environmentally friendly porous materials for the recovery and revaluation of metals reclaimed from contaminated water, BP.PD - associated scholarships

Abstract

Water is a highly crucial natural resource, and its quality is one of humanity's most significant concerns. The anthropogenic pollution of water resources with metal ions has generated catastrophic effects for humans and the environment, resulting in a continuous search for efficient and sustainable methods of removing these metallic contaminants. This interdisciplinary project involves different knowledge areas and aims to develop porous biodegradable materials based on low cost, environmentally friendly methodologies, analyzed by Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and applicable on a large scale. Their adsorption and desorption efficiencies will be studied: the recovery of different metal ions (Cd2+, total chromium - mainly Cr6+, Cu+2, Mn2+, Ni2+, Zn2+). After using and disposing of the material, they can reduce environmental issues related to the metal's contamination. Aerogels, hydrogels, and membranes, prepared from biodegradable and/or renewable raw materials, will be incorporated with nanocellulose and nanoclay with high adsorption to increase their adsorption capacity. Its different properties, performances, biodegradation, and ecotoxicity will be characterized, seeking to investigate its environmental impacts from beginning to end in the production chain. The current materials used in water treatment do not entirely remove metals and are incinerated after their use. Thus, this project aims to develop porous materials with a high capacity to purify wastewater, recover metals from contaminated water, and reuse these post-consumer-developed materials for agriculture application, minimizing severe environmental problems. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

SILVA, MARCELO BRUNO DE OLIVEIRA; COSTA, TALLES BARCELOS DA; CAMANI, PAULO HENRIQUE; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS. Chitosan-based foam composites for hexavalent chromium remediation: Effect of microcellulose and crosslinking agent content. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, v. 264, p. 12-pg., 2024-03-01. (20/13703-3, 23/11229-0, 22/11133-0, 23/11783-8, 19/16301-6)

PINTO, ROBERTA C.; PEREIRA, PAULO H. F.; MAIA, LANA S.; SILVA, TADEU L. S. E.; FARIA, MARIA ISMENIA S. D.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. A promising use of Kimberlite clay on sustainable polyurethane foams. APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE, v. 258, p. 12-pg., 2024-06-29. (21/14714-1, 20/13703-3, 23/14598-7, 19/04269-0)

MAZUR, LUCIANA PRAZERES; FERREIRA, RAFAELA REIS; BARBOSA, RENNAN FELIX DA SILVA; SANTOS, PEDRO HENRIQUE; DA COSTA, TALLES BARCELOS; VIEIRA, MELISSA GURGEL ADEODATO; DA SILVA, ADRIANO; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS; MEI, LUCIA HELENA INNOCENTINI. Development of novel biopolymer membranes by electrospinning as potential adsorbents for toxic metal ions removal from aqueous solution. JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS, v. 395, p. 19-pg., 2023-12-21. (20/13703-3, 21/14714-1, 21/08296-2, 22/11133-0, 22/06829-6, 22/01382-3)

NETO, THALITA SILVA; MAIA, LANA S.; ZANATA, LEONARDO; CONCEICAO, MONIQUE O. T.; MEDEIROS, SIMONE F.; FARIA, MARIA ISMENIA S. D.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. A promising pullulan/PLA composite: Influence of pullulan in the scaffolds morphology constructed by 3D printing. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, v. N/A, p. 14-pg., 2024-10-24. (21/14714-1, 23/14598-7, 20/13703-3)

MAIA, LANA S. S.; ZANINI, NOELLE C. C.; CAMANI, PAULO H. H.; MEDEIROS, SIMONE F. F.; ROSA, DERVAL S. S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R. R.. PU Foams Resistance Against Natural Weathering Aging: The Effect of Coffee Husk Residues in Different Contents. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, v. N/A, p. 20-pg., 2022-12-19. (19/16301-6, 20/13703-3)

MARTON, ALESSANDRA M. S.; MONTICELI, FRANCISCO M.; ZANINI, NOELLE C.; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; MEDEIROS, SIMONE F.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. Revalorization of Australian royal palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) waste as reinforcement in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) for use in 3D printing pen. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, v. 365, p. 11-pg., 2022-06-29. (21/08296-2, 20/13703-3)

DA SILVA NETO, THALITA; DE FREITAS, JOAO VITOR GOMES; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; MEDEIROS, SIMONE F.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. Enhancement of sustainable fused deposition modeling 3D-printing with agave Americana fiber-reinforced poly(lactic) acid biofilaments. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, v. N/A, p. 13-pg., 2023-08-23. (20/13703-3, 21/08296-2, 21/14714-1)

ALVES, DANRLEI F.; CAMANI, PAULO H.; SOUZA, ALANA G.; ROSA, DERVAL S.. A novel sustainable composite hydrogel containing nanocellulose to remove potentially toxic metals from contaminated water. POLYMER BULLETIN, v. N/A, p. 28-pg., 2023-09-06. (19/16301-6, 20/13703-3)

DA SILVA NETO, THALITA; MAIA, LANA S.; DA CONCEICAO, MONIQUE O. T.; DA SILVA, MARYANA B.; CARVALHO, LAYDE T.; MEDEIROS, SIMONE F.; FARIA, MARIA ISMENIA S. D.; MIGLIORINI, BIANCA B.; LIMA, RENATA; ROSA, DERVAL S.; et al. Enhancing PLA Filament Biocompatibility by Introducing ZnO and Ketoprofen. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, v. N/A, p. 16-pg., 2024-08-02. (21/14714-1, 20/13703-3, 23/14598-7)

DE SOUZA, ALANA GABRIELI; DA SILVA BARBOSA, RENNAN FELIX; QUISPE, YASMIN MONTERO; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS. Essential oil microencapsulation with biodegradable polymer for food packaging application. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, v. N/A, p. 9-pg., 2022-03-29. (20/13703-3)

MAIA, LANA S.; PINHATI, FERNANDA R.; MONTECELI, FRANCISCO M.; COLTURATO, VITORIA M. M.; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; BARUD, HERNANE S.; DA CONCEICAO, MONIQUE T.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. Bacterial cellulose-modified castor oil-based polyurethane sponge for hexavalent chromium removal. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, v. 140, n. 38, p. 14-pg., 2023-07-25. (20/13703-3, 13/07276-1, 21/08296-2)

COSTA, TALLES B.; MATIAS, PEDRO M. C.; SHARMA, MOHIT; MURTINHO, DINA; ROSA, DERVAL S.; VALENTE, ARTUR J. M.. Recent Advances on Starch-Based Adsorbents for Heavy Metal and Emerging Pollutant Remediation. POLYMERS, v. 17, n. 1, p. 37-pg., 2025-01-01. (23/11783-8, 22/11133-0, 20/13703-3)

DA COSTA, TALLES B.; CAMANI, PAULO H.; FERREIRA, RAFAELA R.; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; ROSA, DERVAL DOS S.. Enhancing Corn Starch Hydrogels for Effective Sorption of Potentially Toxic Metals: The Role of Amylose and Amylopectin Content. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, v. 33, n. 3, p. 21-pg., 2025-01-25. (22/01382-3, 19/16301-6, 24/08105-0, 21/08296-2, 22/11133-0, 23/11783-8, 24/15696-5, 20/13703-3, 23/11229-0)

SOUZA, ALANA GABRIELI; FERREIRA, RAFAELA REIS; DE OLIVEIRA, EDER RAMIN; KATO, MAURICIO M.; MITRA, SUSHANTA K.; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS. Chemical Stabilization behind Cardamom Pickering Emulsion Using Nanocellulose. POLYSACCHARIDES, v. 3, n. 1, p. 17-pg., 2022-03-01. (20/13703-3)

TISCHER, ANA MARIA; FERREIRA, RAFAELA REIS; RIBEIRO, JOAO GABRIEL; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS; PAULINO, ALEXANDRE TADEU. Green synthesis of an advanced composite membrane for the purification of water contaminated with potentially toxic metals. JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, v. 61, p. 12-pg., 2024-04-13. (21/14714-1, 23/04147-8, 20/13703-3, 22/01382-3)

DOMINIC, C. D. MIDHUN; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS; BARBOSA, RENNAN FELIX DA SILVA; ANAGHA, O. V.; NEENU, K. V.; BEGUM, P. M. SABURA; KUMAR, ASWATHY, V; PARAMESWARANPILLAI, JYOTISHKUMAR; SIRIWONG, CHOMSRI; AJITHKUMAR, T. G.; et al. Extraction, characterization, and life cycle assessment of nanosilica from millet husk: A sustainable alternative with low environmental impact. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, v. 442, p. 9-pg., 2024-02-07. (20/13703-3)

RIBEIRO, JOAO GABRIEL; RAIMONDI, RIZIA MARIA; DE SOUZA, ALANA GABRIELI; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS; PAULINO, ALEXANDRE TADEU. An ecofriendly pectin-co-montmorillonite composite hydrogel for the separation of contaminant metal ions from water. JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, v. 69, p. 13-pg., 2025-01-01. (21/14714-1, 20/13703-3, 22/01382-3)

DA SILVA, DANIEL J.; FERREIRA, RAFAELA R.; FERREIRA, GREICIELE DA S.; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; MARCIANO, JESSICA S.; CAMANI, PAULO H.; SOUZA, ALANA G.; ROSA, DERVAL S.. Multifunctional cotton fabrics with novel antibacterial coatings based on chitosan nanocapsules and polyacrylate. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, v. 20, n. 5, p. 15-pg., 2023-04-10. (21/08296-2, 21/14714-1, 22/01382-3, 19/16301-6, 20/13703-3)

DA SILVA, DANIEL J.; ROSA, DERVAL S.. Chromium removal capability, water resistance and mechanical behavior of foams based on cellulose nanofibrils with citric acid. Polymer, v. 253, p. 14-pg., 2022-06-01. (19/16301-6, 20/13703-3)

ZANINI, NOELLE C.; FERREIRA, RAFAELA R.; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; DE SOUZA, ALANA G.; CAMANI, PAULO H.; OLIVEIRA, SUELI A.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.; ROSA, DERVAL S.. Two different routes to prepare porous biodegradable composite membranes containing nanoclay. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, v. N/A, p. 23-pg., 2023-08-31. (21/08296-2, 21/14714-1, 22/01382-3, 19/16301-6, 20/13703-3)

NETO, THALITA DA SILVA; DA SILVA, ANDRESSA I. C.; MONTECELI, FRANCISCO M.; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; DA CONCEICAO, MONIQUE O. T.; MEDEIROS, SIMONE F.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. Synthesis and characterization of ecosorbents and their application in waste cooking oil. POLYMER BULLETIN, v. N/A, p. 23-pg., 2024-10-30. (21/14714-1, 20/13703-3, 21/08296-2)

PERLUXO, JULIA D.; DA SILVA, ANDRESSA I. C.; CARDOSO, RONALD P.; DA CONCEICAO, MONIQUE O. T.; PINHATI, FERNANDA R.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. A Novel Sustainable Antimicrobial Polyurethane foam Castor Oil-based. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, v. 34, n. 6, p. 13-pg., 2024-01-11. (21/14714-1, 20/13703-3)

SILVA, MARCELO BRUNO DE OLIVEIRA; DE OLIVEIRA, SUELI APARECIDA; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS. Comparative study on microwave-assisted and conventional chitosan production from shrimp shell: Process optimization, characterization, and environmental impacts. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, v. 440, p. 11-pg., 2024-01-30. (20/13703-3)

SANTOS, PEDRO HENRIQUE; CAMANI, PAULO HENRIQUE; SUREK, MONICA; DE SOUZA, WESLEY MAURICIO; SETZ, LUIZ FERNANDO GRESPAN; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS. Clove leaf essential oil Pickering emulsion stabilized by octenyl succinic anhydride modified waxy maize starch: An eco-friendly alternative. COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS, v. 698, p. 11-pg., 2024-06-19. (19/16301-6, 20/13703-3, 23/11229-0)

BRIAO, GIANI DE VARGAS; ROSA, DERVAL S.; FROLLINI, ELISABETE. Hydrogels from non-woody lignocellulosic biomass for toxic metal uptake from wastewater: a brief overview. Cellulose, v. 32, n. 2, p. 22-pg., 2024-12-08. (23/07447-2, 20/13703-3)

DA SILVA, DANIEL J.; DE OLIVEIRA, MATHEUS M.; WANG, SHU HUI; CARASTAN, DANILO J.; ROSA, DERVAL S.. Designing antimicrobial polypropylene films with grape pomace extract for food packaging. FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE, v. 34, p. 10-pg., 2022-08-20. (19/16301-6, 20/13703-3)

FERREIRA, RAFAELA REIS; DA COSTA, TALLES BARCELOS; BARBOSA, RENNAN FELIX DA SILVA; CAMANI, PAULO HENRIQUE; MENEZES, ROMUALDO RODRIGUES; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS. Brazilian clays as natural cation exchangers for copper sorption in a batch system. ADSORPTION-JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ADSORPTION SOCIETY, v. 30, n. 8, p. 21-pg., 2024-09-26. (20/13703-3, 21/14714-1, 24/08105-0, 23/11229-0, 21/08296-2, 22/11133-0, 23/11783-8, 19/16301-6, 22/01382-3)

SOUZA, ALANA G.; YUDICE, ELIANA DELLA COLETTA; CAMPOS, IVANA BARROS DE; FERREIRA, RAFAELA R.; FERREIRA, GREICIELE S.; DAL COL, RUTE; ROSA, DERVAL DOS S.. Comprehensive mapping of SARS-CoV-2 inhibition using essential or vegetable oils. JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS, v. 387, p. 7-pg., 2023-07-19. (20/13703-3, 18/11277-7)

DA SILVA, MAURO SERGIO; DE SOUZA, ALANA GABRIELI; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS; VALERA, TICIANE SANCHES; WIEBECK, HELIO. Greener waterborne epoxy coatings with optimized UV-resistance. POLIMEROS-CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA, v. 34, n. 3, p. 11-pg., 2024-01-01. (21/14714-1, 20/13703-3, 22/01382-3)

FERREIRA, RAFAELA R.; SOUZA, ALANA G.; BARBOSA, RENNAN F. S.; MARCIANO, JESSICA S.; MARQUES, FERNANDA A. S.; MITRA, SUSHANTA K.; ROSA, DERVAL S.. The synergistic effect of nanocellulose and nanocapsules into poly(butylene adipate-co-butylene terephthalate) films for active packaging. FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE, v. 35, p. 13-pg., 2023-03-01. (20/13703-3, 21/08296-2, 22/01382-3, 21/14714-1)

MAIA, LANA S.; DE BOMFIM, ANNE SHAYENE C.; DE OLIVEIRA, DANIEL M.; PINHATI, FERNANDA R.; DA CONCEICAO, MONIQUE O. T.; BARUD, HERNANE S.; MEDEIROS, SIMONE A.; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. Tuning of renewable sponge-like polyurethane physical-chemical and morphological properties using the pullulan as a reactive filler. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, v. N/A, p. 13-pg., 2023-01-19. (19/04269-0, 20/13703-3)

SARTI FERNANDES, EMILIA MORI; DE SOUZA, ALANA GABRIELI; DA SILVA BARBOSA, RENNAN FELIX; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS. Municipal Park Grounds and Microplastics Contamination. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, v. 30, n. 12, p. 9-pg., 2022-09-22. (20/13703-3, 21/08296-2)

GALVAO, LUCIANA S.; FERREIRA, RAFAELA R.; FERNANDES, EMILIA M. S.; CORREIA, CARLA ALMEDA; VALERA, TICIANE S.; ROSA, DERVAL DOS SANTOS; WIEBECK, HELIO. Analysis of selective fluorescence for the characterization of microplastic fibers: Use of a Nile Red-based analytical method to compare between natural and synthetic fibers. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, v. 443, p. 11-pg., 2023-02-05. (20/13703-3)

SOUZA, ALANA G.; FERREIRA, RAFAELA R.; MARCIANO, JESSICA S.; OLIVEIRA, EDER R.; KATO, MAURICIO M.; YUDICE, ELIANA D. C.; SETZ, LUIZ F.; RANGARI, VIJAYA K.; ROSA, DERVAL S.. A Comprehensive Investigation on Ho Wood Essential Oil Solution or Gel Using Pickering Systems. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT, v. N/A, p. 17-pg., 2023-01-13. (22/01382-3, 15/16859-6, 20/13703-3)

MAIA, LANA S.; NETO, THALITA DA SILVA; PERLUXO, JULIA DORNELAS; DO CARMO, FLAVIA LIMA; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. Eco-friendly sorbents for petroleum and diesel based on macadamia nutshell waste in castor oil-based polyurethane foam for oil spill. ADSORPTION-JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ADSORPTION SOCIETY, v. 30, n. 8, p. 15-pg., 2024-09-21. (21/14714-1, 20/13703-3, 23/14598-7, 19/04269-0)

MODOLON, HENRIQUE BORBA; TEIXEIRA, LUYZA BORTOLOTTO; MAZUR, LUCIANA PRAZERES; SANTOS, PEDRO HENRIQUE; CAMANI, PAULO HENRIQUE; MEI, LUCIA HELENA INNOCENTINI; WERMUTH, TIAGO BENDER; MONTEDO, OSCAR RUBEM KLEGUES; ZIMMERMANN, MATHEUS V. G.; ARCARO, SABRINA; et al. Electrospun adsorbent membrane of PLA containing chitosan for toxic metal ions removal from aqueous solution: Effect of chitosan incorporation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, v. 297, p. 14-pg., 2025-01-16. (22/06829-6, 23/11229-0, 20/13703-3)

SOUZA, ALANA; KATO, MAURICIO; FERREIRA, RAFAELA REIS; YUDICE, ELIANA; CAMPOS, IVANA; SETZ, LUIZ; RANGARI, VIJAYA; ROSA, DERVAL. Cardamom Pickering emulsions stabilized by cellulose nanostructures as disinfection agents against bacteria and SARS-CoV-2. JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS, v. 413, p. 9-pg., 2024-09-09. (20/13703-3, 15/16859-6, 21/14714-1, 22/01382-3)

PEREIRA, PAULO HENRIQUE F.; MAIA, LANA S.; DA SILVA, ANDRESSA I. C.; SILVA, BIANCA A. R.; PINHATI, FERNANDA R.; DE OLIVEIRA, SUELI APARECIDA; ROSA, DERVAL S.; MULINARI, DANIELLA R.. Prospective Life Cycle Assessment Prospective (LCA) of Activated Carbon Production, Derived from Banana Peel Waste for Methylene Blue Removal. ADSORPTION-JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ADSORPTION SOCIETY, v. 30, n. 6, p. 21-pg., 2024-05-18. (20/13703-3, 23/14598-7, 13/07276-1, 21/14714-1, 21/08296-2)