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The high cost, potential toxicity, and possible enzyme inhibition ability of artificial mediators have limited the large-scale application of laccase (Lac)/mediator systems. Here, sinapic acid (SA), a natural mediator, was covalently attached to amino-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) via amide bond formation. The as-prepared SA@MNPs were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and thermogravimetric analysis. The SA@MNPs were then applied to evaluate the activity of the immobilized mediator for Lac-catalyzed dye decolorization using indigo carmine (IC) as a model dye. When SA and SA@MNPs were used as Lac mediators, IC decolorization yields of ∼93% and 96%, respectively, were obtained after 60 min. Moreover, SA@MNPs exhibited an IC decolorization yield of ∼90% after being reused for 8 cycles. The Lac/SA@MNP system was shown to degrade IC by breaking down the chromophoric group. The easy recyclability, good reusability, nontoxicity, and relatively low cost of SA@MNPs make this immobilized natural mediator a promising tool for dye treatment.

Environmentally Friendly and Recyclable Natural-Mediator-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles for Laccase-Catalyzed Decolorization