Detoxification of Aflatoxin B1 by magnetic graphene composite adsorbents from contaminated oils. 2020

Junmin Ji, and Wenlei Xie
Grain & Corn Engineering Technology Research Center, State Administration of Grain, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China; College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China.

Safety concerns pertaining towards fungal occurrence in oil commodities have been a significant threat to human health. In this research, magnetic composite adsorbents were fabricated for the removal of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) from contaminated oils. To this goal, graphene oxides (GO) were synthesized using Hummer's method, and graphenes (rGO) were obtained by the reduction of GO by sodium borohydride. Thereafter, magnetic graphene oxides (MGO) and magnetic graphenes (MrGO) were prepared by coprecipitation of iron oxides on GO and rGO nanosheets, respectively. The as-prepared MGO and MrGO were characterized by SEM, TEM, FT-IR, XRD, VSM, and nitrogen adsorption-desorption techniques. Results showed that MGO had two-dimensional layered nanostructure with many wrinkles on its surface, and the Fe3O4 nanoparticles were essentially encapsulated onto the composite. The adsorption behaviors for the composite adsorbents especially for the removal of AFB1 from contaminated oils were systematically explored by varying adsorbent dosage, contact time, adsorption temperature and initial AFB1 concentration. The MGO adsorbent could have great potential in the application of AFB1 removal from contaminated oils, with the merits of facile magnetic separation and high removal efficiency. However, the removal process also causes a loss of the triglyceride, pigment, and beneficial micronutrients in the oil feedstocks.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006108 Graphite An allotropic form of carbon that is used in pencils, as a lubricant, and in matches and explosives. It is obtained by mining and its dust can cause lung irritation. Graphene
D000073879 Rice Bran Oil OIL extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice bran after the husk has been removed. Bran Oil, Rice,Oil, Rice Bran
D000327 Adsorption The adhesion of gases, liquids, or dissolved solids onto a surface. It includes adsorptive phenomena of bacteria and viruses onto surfaces as well. ABSORPTION into the substance may follow but not necessarily. Adsorptions
D016604 Aflatoxin B1 A potent hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin produced by the Aspergillus flavus group of fungi. It is also mutagenic, teratogenic, and causes immunosuppression in animals. It is found as a contaminant in peanuts, cottonseed meal, corn, and other grains. The mycotoxin requires epoxidation to aflatoxin B1 2,3-oxide for activation. Microsomal monooxygenases biotransform the toxin to the less toxic metabolites aflatoxin M1 and Q1. Aflatoxin B(1),Aflatoxin B,Aflatoxin B1 Dihydrochloride, (6aR-cis)-Isomer,Aflatoxin B1, (6aR-cis)-Isomer, 14C-Labeled,Aflatoxin B1, (6aR-cis)-Isomer, 2H-Labeled,Aflatoxin B1, (6aR-cis)-Isomer, 3H-Labeled,Aflatoxin B1, cis(+,-)-Isomer,HSDB-3453,NSC-529592,HSDB 3453,HSDB3453,NSC 529592,NSC529592
D053761 Nanocomposites Nanometer-scale composite structures composed of organic molecules intimately incorporated with inorganic molecules. (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechology Terms, 4th ed) Nanocomposite
D058185 Magnetite Nanoparticles Synthesized magnetic particles under 100 nanometers used in many biomedical applications including DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS and CONTRAST AGENTS. The particles are usually coated with a variety of polymeric compounds. Magnetite SPIONs,Magnetite Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles,Superparamagnetic Magnetite Nanoparticles,Magnetite Nanoparticle,Magnetite Nanoparticle, Superparamagnetic,Magnetite Nanoparticles, Superparamagnetic,Magnetite SPION,Nanoparticle, Magnetite,Nanoparticle, Superparamagnetic Magnetite,Nanoparticles, Magnetite,Nanoparticles, Superparamagnetic Magnetite,SPION, Magnetite,SPIONs, Magnetite,Superparamagnetic Magnetite Nanoparticle
D059022 Food Safety Activities involved in ensuring the safety of FOOD including avoidance of bacterial and other contamination. Safety, Food
D060328 Magnetic Phenomena Characteristics, properties, and effects of magnetic substances and magnetic fields. Magnetic Phenomenon,Phenomena, Magnetic,Phenomenon, Magnetic

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