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Cover Picture: Tunable Properties of Functional Nanoparticles for Efficient Capture of VOCs (ChemistrySelect 31/2017)
Author(s) -
Guerra Fernanda D.,
Campbell McKenzie L.,
Whitehead Daniel C.,
Alexis Frank
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemistryselect
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 2365-6549
DOI - 10.1002/slct.201702287
Subject(s) - polyethylenimine , gasoline , cover (algebra) , nanoparticle , environmental chemistry , environmental remediation , volatile organic compound , environmental science , chemistry , waste management , materials science , contamination , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , engineering , mechanical engineering , ecology , transfection , biochemistry , biology , gene
The cover picture shows gaseous capture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using polyethylenimine functionalized biodegradable nanoparticles. Major sources of VOCs include industrial facilities, motor vehicle exhaust, electric utilities, gasoline vapors, and chemical solvents. Furthermore, many industrial processes are affected by nuisance odors caused by the release of VOCs to the air. Therefore, poly(D,L‐lactic acid)‐polyethylenimine (PDLA‐PEI) nanoparticles could be employed as an alternative material for remediation of VOCs. More information can be found in the Full Paper by Alexis and Whitehead et al . (DOI: 10.1002/slct.201701736)