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Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile–Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PAN–ABS) Nanofibers Decorated With Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: A Highly Effective Sorbent for Fuel Desulfurization

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Electrospun nanofibers have emerged as a promising material for environmental remediation due to their high surface area‐to‐volume ratio, high porosity, and mechanical properties. In this study, the potential of electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) nanofibers decorated with copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) was studied as dibenzothiophene (DBT) adsorptive from gasoline. The synthesized material was characterized physiochemically using XRD, FTIR, SEM, and BET. The results showed the successful decoration of CuO NPs on mixed PAN–ABS nanofibers, which exhibited high adsorption capacity for DBT. The maximum adsorption capacity of the synthesized sorbent was found to be 29.6 mg S/g. The synthesized sorbent showed high selectivity for DBT and could effectively remove it from gasoline. Overall, the results demonstrate the potential of electrospun nanofibers as a highly effective and selective sorbent for fuel desulfurization, offering a promising solution to environmental pollution caused by transportation fuels.

Source: Journal of Nanotechnology

Authors: Ali Reza Allafchian, Jamshid Mohamadi, Abolfazl Semnani, Salim Albukhaty

Institutions: Isfahan University of Technology, Shahrekord University, University of Manara

Language: English

Topic: Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000

OpenAlex ID: W4413871513

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