Preparation of cellulose nanofiber/polyvinyl alcohol-based composite films for metal ion detection by starch/disodium calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetate synergistic complexation effect

Can Wang, Yanlong Shang, Jie Guan, Nannan Chen, Shan Gao, Wenjing Xu, Limin Tao, Zhimao Li*, Ziqiang Shao

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Abstract

Heavy metal pollution causes irreversible damage to plants, animals, and humans. Therefore, it is meaningful to develop facile, fast, and efficient strategies for heavy metal ion (HMI) detection. Here, a portable composite film (CPSE) was designed for HMI detection with high sensitivity and wide detection range. The CPSE was prepared by using cellulose nanofibers (CNF)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the matrix and utilizing modified starch (HPS) to assist disodium calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA-Ca) to form stable complexes with HMI. The R, G and B values (the three primary colors of light) were captured using an image acquisition system to produce an HMI standard color card successfully. Specifically, the composite film can effectively distinguish Cu2+, Pb2+ and Fe3+. The response time of the composite film to HMI was 2–4 s, and the detection ranges of Cu2+ and Fe3+ were 5–700 ppm and 10–1000 ppm, respectively. Additionally, the synergistic effect of HPS and EDTA-Ca led to the increase in tensile strength (1.59–1.71 times), tear strength (3.29–3.57 times), and glass transition temperature (~ 6 °C) compared to CNF/PVA/HPS and CNF/PVA/EDTA-Ca films. This study confirms the value of CPSE films as materials for HMI detection and suggests innovative ideas for designing similar biomass detection materials in the future.

Original languageEnglish
Article number137265
JournalInternational Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Volume283
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
  • Cellulose nanofibers
  • Metal detection
  • V-type starch

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