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Article; Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology

Structure and properties of innovative silica hybrid materials synthesized for environmental applications

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Pages S44-S51 | Received 20 Mar 2014, Accepted 29 Apr 2015, Published online: 09 Jun 2015

Figures & data

Figure 1. XRD patterns of the synthesized hybrid materials.

Figure 1. XRD patterns of the synthesized hybrid materials.

Figure 2. FTIR spectra of the synthesized silica hybrids.

Figure 2. FTIR spectra of the synthesized silica hybrids.

Figure 3. SEM micrographs on the surface (left) and in the volume (right) of the obtained hybrid structures.

Figure 3. SEM micrographs on the surface (left) and in the volume (right) of the obtained hybrid structures.

Figure 4. 29Si NMR results of the synthesized hybrid materials.

Figure 4. 29Si NMR results of the synthesized hybrid materials.

Figure 5. Scheme of potential interactions between structural components.

Figure 5. Scheme of potential interactions between structural components.

Figure 6. DTA/TG results of the obtained hybrid materials.

Figure 6. DTA/TG results of the obtained hybrid materials.

Figure 7. UV–Vis analysis of absorption capacity of synthesized hybrid materials after 4 h of UV irradiation (a) and reuse test (b).

Figure 7. UV–Vis analysis of absorption capacity of synthesized hybrid materials after 4 h of UV irradiation (a) and reuse test (b).

Figure 8. Scheme of potential interactions between methyl orange particles and hybrid surfaces.

Figure 8. Scheme of potential interactions between methyl orange particles and hybrid surfaces.

Figure 9. The removal concentration percent of MO after treatment with hybrid materials.

Figure 9. The removal concentration percent of MO after treatment with hybrid materials.