About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Composite Materials for Advanced Functionality: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials and Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Environmental Remediation Using Composite Nanomaterials: The Role of Functional Gold-CTAB Nanoparticles |
| Author(s) |
Simona E. Hunyadi Murph |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Simona E. Hunyadi Murph |
| Abstract Scope |
Composite inorganic-organic nanomaterials offer a powerful platform for addressing complex challenges in environmental remediation. In this study, we present the synthesis and characterization of gold-perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) hybrid nanoparticles as a model system for multifunctional pollutant capture and sensing. The integration of a noble metal core with a fluorinated organic shell enables unique surface properties, including high stability, tunable hydrophobicity, and selective affinity for persistent organic pollutants. Structural and spectroscopic analyses confirm the formation of uniform hybrid architectures with responsive interfacial behavior. We demonstrate the potential of these nanoparticles in detecting and adsorbing environmentally relevant contaminants, leveraging their plasmonic and fluorophilic characteristics. This research study highlights the broader utility of engineered inorganic-organic nanocomposites in water treatment, pollutant monitoring, and adaptive environmental nanotechnology. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Composites, Nanotechnology, Environmental Effects |