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Article Biosorption of chlorophenoxy acid herbicides from aqueous solution by using low-cost agricultural wastes(TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2015) Dündar, Abdurrahman; Celik, K. Serdar; Ozdemir, Sadin; Dundar, Abdurrahman; Kilinc, ErsinThe potential biosorption abilities of apple shell (AS), orange peel (OP), banana peel (BP), and millet waste (MW) as a bio-waste material to remove 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D), 2,4-dichlorophenoxy propanoic acid (2,4-DP), and 2,4-dichlorophenoxy butyric acid (2,4-DB) from aqueous solution were investigated in batch condition. Optimum biosorption conditions were determined as a function of contact time, pH of the solution, amount of biomass, and initial pesticide concentrations. The concentrations of the pesticides in the remaining solutions were simultaneously determined by high performance thin layer chromatography. Langmuir and Freundlich models were applied to describe the biosorption isotherm of the pesticides by agricultural wastes. The experimental adsorption data were fitted to Langmuir adsorption models (r(2)>0.99). It was found that adsorption of 2,4-DP was higher for all biosorbent. The highest maximum adsorption capacities of 2,4-DP were found as 40.08, 22.71, 33.26, and 45.45mg/g, respectively, for AS, OP, BP, and MW. Maximum adsorption capacity was obtained for 2,4-D as OP>MW>BP>AS, 2,4-DP as MW>AS>BP>OP, and 2,4-DB as OP>AS>BP>MW. From the results, it can be said that MW was an effective biosorbent for removal of 2,4-DP and OP was an effective biosorbent for removal of 2,4-D and 2,4-DB through the studied pesticides. Optimum biosorption conditions were determined as 60min of contact time, 100mg of biomass, AS at pH 6.0, OP at pH 6.0, MW at pH 7.0, and BP at pH 7.0. FT-IR was employed to understand the surface properties of biosorbents. According to the results, agricultural wastes have high adsorption capacity.Article Comparative solid phase extraction study on the U(VI) preconcentration by using immobilized thermotolerant Bacillus vallismortis and Bacillus mojavensis(SPRINGER, 2018) Ozdemir, Sadin; Oduncu, M. Kadir; Kilinc, Ersin; Soylak, MustafaBacillus vallismortis and Bacillus mojavensis were loaded onto Amberlite XAD-4 resin and used for solid phase extraction (SPE) of uranium(VI). A quick and simple UV-Vis spectrophotometric method was used to determine U(VI) ion. The best experimental conditions were determined as being a pH of 5.0; a sample flow rate of 2.0 mL min(-1); 200.0 mg of biosorbent; 800 mg of Amberlite XAD-4, and 5.0 mL of 1 mol L-1 HCl as desorption solution for both immobilized bacteria. The preconcentration factors were achieved as 80 for both solid phase extractor. The developed methods were validated by applying to reference water and tea samples.Article Fullerene C-60 functionalized gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle: Synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2016) Kilinc, ErsinHybrid magnetic nanoparticles composed from C-60 fullerene and -Fe2O3 were synthesized by hydrothermal method. XRD, FT-IR, VSM, SEM, and HR-TEM were employed for characterizations. The magnetic saturation value of C-60--Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticles was 66.5 emu g(- 1). Concentration of Fe in nanoparticles asdetermined by ICP-OES was 40.7% Fe. Particle size of C-60--Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticles was smaller than 10 nm. Maximum adsorption capacity of C-60--Fe2O3 for flurbiprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, was calculated from Langmuir isotherm as 142.9 mg g(- 1).Article gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle functionalized with carboxylated multi walled carbon nanotube for magnetic solid phase extractions and determinations of Sudan dyes and Para Red in food samples(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2018) Kilinc, Ersin; Celik, Kadir Serdar; Bilgetekin, HavinHybrid nanostructures composed of gamma-Fe2O3 (maghemite) and carboxylated-multi walled carbon nanotube (cMWCNT) were used for the magnetic solid phase extractions and determination of Sudan I, II, III, IV, Para Red, Sudan Black B and Sudan Red 7B in chili products. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was employed for the measurements. Limit of quantification (LOQ) values were found in the range 0.44-2.82 ng mL(-1) for analytes. The best extraction parameters were determined as pH 8.0, 40 mg of magnetic nanoparticle, 4.0 min of contact time, 0.3 mL desorption by acetonitrile. The samples were dissolved in acetone-dichloromethane-methanol (3: 2: 1, v/v/v) and diluted with acetonitrile-methanol (v/v; 80: 20) before the method was applied. Concentrations of Sudan dyes and Para Red were determined in four samples of chili powder from less than LOQ to 31.21 +/- 1.6 ng g(-1), two samples of chili tomato sauces (lower than LOQ) and two samples of ketchup (lower than LOQ).Article gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle functionalized with carboxylated multi walled carbon nanotube: Synthesis, characterization, analytical and biomedical application(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2016) Kilinc, ErsinIn recent years, magnetic nanoparticles attained special interest in nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine due to their uniqe properties and biocompatibilities. From this perspective, hybride nanostructure composed from gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle and carboxylated multi walled carbon nanotube was synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, VSM, SEM, HR-TEM and ICP-OES. Microscopy images showed that magnetic nanoparticles were nearly spherical structure that arranged on the axis of carboxylated MWCNT. Particle size was found lower than 10 nm. VSM results showed that the obtained magnetic nanoparticles presented superparamagnetic properties at room temperature. The magnetic saturation value was determined as 35.2 emu/g. It was used for the adsorption and controlled release of harmane, a potent tremor-producing neurotoxin. Maximum adsorption capacity was calculated as 151.5 mg/g from Langmuir isotherm. Concentration of harmane was determined by HPLC with fluorescence detection. The antimicrobial activity of synthesized magnetic nanoparticle was investigated against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. However, no activity was observed. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Article Geochemical Multi-Element Icp-Oes Analysis of Borehole Waters From Se Anatolia(Atomic Spectroscopy Press Ltd, 2016) Duz, M. Zahir; Sagirdag, Mehmet; Celik, Kadir Serdar; Hasan, Mahmood A.; Kilinc, ErsinWater supply from boreholes is today used by people from rural areas of Turkey more commonly due to the reduction of available surface water. For this reason, the concentrations of Al, As, B, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Hg, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, Pb, Se, Sn, and Zn in borehole waters of the Diyarbakir province (SE Anatolia) were determined in this study. Thirty borehole waters were sampled from different towns and villages. The samples were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The results of the analyses were compared with guidelines as set by Turkey, the WHO, and the EU. From the results it could be concluded that the ICP-OES method can be considered useful for the routine determination of trace elements in waters and similar matrices. For quality control purposes, the certified reference material TMDW-B Drinking Water was employed for validation. The recovery values were in the range of 93-101%. The Al, As, B, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Hg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, and Sn concentrations in the samples were found lower than the recommended LOD. The concentrations found were in the range of 12.71-111.4 mg/L for Na, 0.76-3.07 mg/L for K, 9.62-115.5 mg/L for Ca, 2.69-41.85 mg/L for Mg, 10 mu g/L.Article In situ atom trapping of Bi on W-coated slotted quartz tube flame atomic absorption spectrometry and interference studies(PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2013) Kilinc, Ersin; Bakirdere, Sezgin; Aydin, Firat; Ataman, O. YavuzAnalytical performances of metal coated slotted quartz tube flame atomic absorption spectrometry (SQT-FAAS) and slotted quartz tube in situ atom trapping flame atomic absorption spectrometry (SQT-AT-FAAS) systems were evaluated for determination of Bi. Non-volatile elements such as Mo, Zr, W and Ta were tried as coating materials. It was observed that W-coated SQT gave the best sensitivity for the determination of Bi for SQT-FAAS and SQT-AT-FMS. The parameters for W-coated SQT-FAAS and W-coated SQT-AT-FAAS were optimized. Sensitivity of FAAS for Bi was improved as 4.0 fold by W-coated SQT-FAAS while 613 fold enhancement in sensitivity was achieved by W-coated SQT-AT-FAAS using 5.0 min trapping with respect to conventional FAAS. MIBK was selected as organic solvent for the re-atomization of Bi from the trapping surface. Limit of detection values for W-coated SQT-FAAS and W-coated SQT-AT-FAAS was obtained as 0.14 mu g mL(-1) and 0.51 ng mL(-1), respectively. Linear calibration plot was obtained in the range of 2.5-25.0 ng mL(-1) for W-coated SQT-AT-FAAS. Accuracy of the W-coated SQT-AT-FAAS system was checked by analyzing a standard reference material, NIST 1643e. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Article Magnetic solid phase extractions of Co(II) and Hg(II) by using magnetized C-micaceus from water and food samples(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2019) Ozdemir, Sadin; Mohamedsaid, Siham Abdullah; Kilinc, Ersin; Soylak, MustafaA new bio-MSPE sorbent based on the use of C. micaceus and gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle was prepared for the preconcentrations of Co(II) and Hg(II). Critical parameters including pH, flow rate, quantity of C. micaceus, quantity of gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle, eluent (type, concentration and volume), sample volume, and foreign ions were examined. Surface structure and variations after interaction with Co(II) and Hg(II) of bio-MSPE sorbent were investigated by FT-IR, SEM, and EDX. The impact of bio-MSPE column reusage was also tested. The biosorption capacities were determined as 24.7 mg g(-1) and 26.2 mg g(-1), respectively for Co(II) and Hg(II). Certified reference materials were utilized to find out the accuracy of the prepared bio-MSPE method. This novel bio-MSPE method was accomplished by being applied to real food and water samples. In particular, it will be possible to make use of C. micaceus as new alternatives, in environmental biotechnology applications.Book Review Preconcentration of metal ions using microbacteria(SPRINGER WIEN, 2013) Dündar, Abdurrahman; Okumus, Veysi; Dundar, Abdurrahman; Kilinc, ErsinThis review (160 refs). covers the current state of the art of microbacteria-based sorbents for preconcentration of metal ions at trace levels. We highlight advantages and major challenges of the techniques and discuss future perspectives of both batch and column-based methods. Particular attention is paid to the preconcentration of metal ions using resin-immobilized microbacteria for solid phase extractions. We also discuss detection methods including UV-vis spectrophotometry, FAAS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS. Analytical figures of merit are compared, and examples are given for the application to a variety of samples including food, beverages, alloys, water, soil, and geological samples.Article Preconcentration of Sn in Real Water Samples by Solid Phase Extraction Based on the Use of Helvella leucopus as a Fungal Biomass Prior to its Determination by ICP-OES(ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY, 2013) Dündar, Abdurrahman; Dundar, Abdurrahman; Ozdemir, Sadin; Okumus, VeysiRecently, biosorbents of biological origin such as fungus, algae, and bacteria have found special application as packing material in solid phase extraction (SPE). In this study, an alternative SPE method was developed and validated for the preconcentration of Sn prior to its determination by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Helvella leucopus, a fungal biomass, was used as the biosorbent in the column studies. Experimental parameters, such as pH and flow rate of the solution, amounts of biosorbent and resin, and volume of the sample solution which affects the analytical results, were investigated. Effects of possible interfering ions on the SPE preconcentration of Sn were investigated. The sensitivity of ICP-OES was improved 47.1 times for Sn. The LOD and LOQ values were 0.06 and 0.21 ng respectively. Linearity was obtained in the concentration range of 1.0-30 ng mL(-1) for Sn. The loading capacity of Helvella leucopus immobilized Amberlite XAD-4 was 10.4 mg g(-1). The concentrations of Sn in the water samples from the Tigris River were determined using the developed method and validated by analysis of the certified reference material NWTM-26.3 Fortified Water sample.Article Preconcentration with Bacillus subtilis-Immobilized Amberlite XAD-16: Determination of Cu2+ and Ni2+ in River, Soil, and Vegetable Samples(TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2015) Dündar, Abdurrahman; Ozdemir, Sadin; Kilinc, Ersin; Dundar, Abdurrahman; Yuksel, Uyan; Baysal, ZubeydeSolid-phase extraction (SPE) method was developed for the preconcentration of Cu2+ and Ni2+ before their determination by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Bacillus subtilis-immobilized Amberlite XAD-16 was used as biosorbent. Effects of critical parameters such as pH, flow rate of samples, amount of Amberlite XAD-16 and biosorbent, sample volume, eluent type, and volume and concentration of eluent on column preconcentration of Cu2+ and Ni2+ were optimized. Applicability of the method was validated through the analysis of the certified reference tea sample (NCS ZC73014). Sensitivity of ICP-OES was improved by 36.4-fold for Cu2+ and 38.0-fold for Ni2+ by SPE-ICP-OES method. Limit of quantitation (LOQ) was found to be 0.7 and 1.1ng/ml for Cu2+ and Ni2+, respectively. Concentrations of Cu2+ and Ni2+ were determined by ICP-OES after application of developed method. Relative standard deviations (RSDs) were lower than 4.9% for Cu2+ and 7.9% for Ni2+. The Tigris River that irrigates a large agricultural part of Southeast Turkey is polluted by domestic and industrial wastes. Concentrations of Cu2+ and Ni2+ were determined in water, soil, and some edible vegetables as a biomonitor for heavy metal pollution.Article Preconcentrations and determinations of copper, nickel and lead in baby food samples employing Coprinus silvaticus immobilized multi-walled carbon nanotube as solid phase sorbent(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2019) Ozdemir, Sadin; Kilinc, Ersin; Oner, Ebru ToksoyPreconcentrations of Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) ions by using Coprinus silvaticus immobilized multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) were investigated. Effects of important parameters on preconcentration procedure were examined. The best pH values of for Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) were found to be 6.0, 6.0 and 4.0, respectively. Flow rate of sample solution was 2.0 mL min(-1), while desorption was achieved at 1.0 mL min(-1) flow rate. Preconcentration factors were achieved as 60 for Cu(II), Ni(II) and 70 for Pb(II) (by dividing initial sample volume to final volume). LODs were calculated as 0.014, 0.016 and 0.093 ng mL(-1), respectively for Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II). Accuracy of the method was checked by applying to certified reference samples. Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP OES) was employed for measurements of Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) in digested baby food samples.Article Preconcentrations of Ni(II) and Co(II) by using immobilized thermophilic Geobacillus stearothermophilus eSO-20 before ICP-OES determinations(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2018) Yalcin, M. Serkan; Ozdemir, Sadin; Kilinc, ErsinThis study deals with the preconcentrations of Ni(II) and Co(II) ions in real samples using the solid phase extraction method (SPE) before their determinations by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). Thermophilic bacterium Geobacillus stearothermophilus SO-20 (Accession number: KJ095002), loaded with Amberlite XAD-4, was utilized as a novel biosorbent. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were employed for the investigation of the bacterial surface before and after Ni(II) and Co(II) biosorption. The experimental parameters were examined to find the best conditions. The retained Ni(II) and Co(II) ions on the biosorbent were eluted by using 5.0 ml of 1.0 mol l(-1) HCI as the best eluent. The sorption capacities were found to be 16.8 mg g(-1) for Ni(II) and 21.6 mg g(-1) for Co(II). It was also successfully used for the quantification of Ni(II) and Co(II) in a river water sample, some vegetables and soil.Article Resistance, bioaccumulation and solid phase extraction of uranium (VI) by Bacillus vallismortis and its UV-vis spectrophotometric determination(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017) Ozdemir, Sadin; Oduncu, M. Kadir; Kilinc, Ersin; Soylak, MustafaBioaccumulation, resistance and preconcentration of uranium(VI) by thermotolerant Bacillus vallismortis were investigated in details. The minimum inhibition concentration of (MIC) value of U(VI) was found as 85 mg/L and 15 mg/L in liquid and solid medium, respectively. Furthermore, the effect of various U(VI) concentrations on the growth of bacteria and bioaccumulation on B. vallismortis was examined in the liquid culture media. The growth was not significantly affected in the presence of 1.0, 2.5 and 5.0 mg/L U(VI) up to 72 h. The highest bioaccumulation value at 1 mg/L U(VI) concentration was detected at the 72nd hour (10 mg/g metal/dry bacteria), while the maximum bioaccumulation value at 5 mg/L U(VI) concentration was determined at the 48th hour (50 mg metal/dry bacteria). In addition to these, various concentration of U(VI) on alpha-amylase production was studied. The alpha-amylase activities at 0, 1, 2.5 and 5 mg/L U(VI) were found as 3313.2, 3845.2, 3687.1 and 3060.8 U/mg, respectively at 48th. Besides, uranium (VI) ions were preconcentrated with immobilized B. vallismortis onto multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and were determined by UV-vis spectrophotometry. The surface macro structure and functionalities of B. vallismortis immobilized onto multiwalled carbon nanotube with and without U(VI) were examined by FT-IR and SEM. The optimum pH and flow rate for the biosorption of U(VI) were 4.0-5.0 and 1.0 mL/min, respectively. The quantitative elution occurred with 5.0 mL of 1 mol/L HCI. The loading capacity of immobilized B. vallismortis was determined as 23.6 mg/g. The certified reference sample was employed for the validation of developed solid phase extraction method. The new validated method was applied to the determination of U(VI) in water samples from Van Lake-Turkey. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Article Selective preconcentration of Lanthanum(III) by Coriolus versicolor immobilised on Amberlite XAD-4 and its determination by ICP-OES(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2014) Dündar, Abdurrahman; Okumus, Veysi; Dundar, Abdurrahman; Celik, Kadir Serdar; Yuksel, Uyan; Kilinc, ErsinCoriolus versicolor, a wood fungus, was immobilised on Amberlite XAD-4 and used as solid-phase biosorbent for preconcentrations of rare earth elements. La(III), Th(IV), U(IV) and Ce(III) were subjected to solid-phase extraction procedure. We observed that La(III) was selectively preconcentrated, while other ions remained in solution at pH 6.0. 5.0mL of 1.0molL(-1) HCl was used to elaute La(III) from column. 250mg of C. versicolor loaded on 1000mg of XAD-4 was optimised as solid-phase matrix. Concentrations of ions in solutions were determined by inductively coupled plasma- optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The calibration plot after preconcentration was linear in the range from 1.0 to 50.0ngmL(-1) for La(III). Limit of detection was found as 0.27ngmL(-1) for La(III) by SPE method. Relative standard deviation was found lower than 6.7% for 1.0ngmL(-1) of La(III) solution (n=10). The sensitivity of ICP-OES was improved by a factor of 46.8. The applicability of the method was validated through the analysis of certified reference samples of tea (NCS ZC-73014) and spinach (NCS ZC-73013).Article Simultaneous preconcentrations of Co2+, Cr6+, Hg2+ and Pb2+ ions by Bacillus altitudinis immobilized nanodiamond prior to their determinations in food samples by ICP-OES(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017) Ozdemir, Sadin; Kilinc, Ersin; Celik, Kadir Serdar; Okumus, Veysi; Soylak, MustafaA novel solid phase extraction method was developed for simultaneous preconcentration-separation of Co2+, Cr6+, Hg2+ and Pb2+ ions prior to their determinations in food samples by ICP-OES. Thermophilic Bacillus altitudinis immobilized nanodiamond was used as a new biosorbent. SEM and FT-IR analysis were studied to characterize the biosorbent. The optimum pH values of quantitative biosorption for Co2+, Cr6+, Hg2+ and Pb2+ were found to be 5.0, 6.0, 6.0 and 6.0, respectively. A flow rate of 3.0 mL min(-1) was selected as optimum for all metal ions. 5 mL of 1 mol/L HCl was used as eluent. Preconcentration factor was achieved as 80. LODs were calculated as 0.071, 0.023, 0.016 and 0.034 ng mL(-1), respectively for Hg2+, Co2+, Cr6+ and Pb2+. The biosorption capacities were calculated for Co2+, Cr6+, Hg2+ and Pb2+ as 26.4, 30.4, 19.5, and 35.2 mg/g, respectively. The developed method was successfully applied to food samples to determine analyte concentrations. (C) 2016 Published by Elsevier Ltd.Article Thermophilic Geobacillus galactosidasius sp nov loaded gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle for the preconcentrations of Pb and Cd(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2016) Ozdemir, Sadin; Kilinc, Ersin; Okumus, Veysi; Poli, Annarita; Nicolaus, Barbara; Romano, IdaThermophilic bacteria, Geobacillus galactosidasius sp nov. was loaded on gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticle for the preconcentrations of Pb and Cd by solid phase extraction before ICP-OES. pH and flow rate of the solution, amounts of biosorbent and magnetic nanoparticle, volume of sample solution, effects of the possible interferic ions were investigated in details. Linear calibration curves were constructed in the concentration ranges of 1.0-60 ng mL (1) for Pb and Cd. The RSDs of the method were lower than 2.8% for Pb and 3.8% for Cd. Certified and standard reference samples of fortified water, wastewater, poplar leaves, and simulated fresh water were used to accurate the method. LOD values were found as 0.07 and 0.06 ng mL (1) respectively for Pb and Cd. The biosorption capacities were found as 34.3 mg g (1) for Pb and 37.1 mg g (1) for Cd. Pb and Cd concentrations in foods were determined. Surface microstructure was investigated by SEM-EDX. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Article Tolerance and bioaccumulation of U(VI) by Bacillus mojavensis and its solid phase preconcentration by Bacillus mojavensis immobilized multiwalled carbon nanotube(ACADEMIC PRESS LTD- ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2017) Ozdemir, Sadin; Oduncu, M. Kadir; Kilinc, Ersin; Soylak, MustafaIn this study, uranium(VI) tolerance and bioaccumulation were investigated by using thermo-tolerant Bacillus mojavensis. The level of U(VI) was measured by UV-VIS spectrophotometry. The minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) value of U(VI) was experimented. Bacterial growth was not affected in the presence of 1.0 and 2.5 mg/L U(VI) at 36 h and the growth was partially affected in the presence of 5 mg/L U(VI) at 24 h. What was obtained from this study is that there was diversity in the various periods of the growth phases of metal bioaccumulation capacity, which was shown by B. mojavensis. The maximum bioaccumulation capacities were found to be 12.8, 22.7, and 48.2 mg/g dried bacteria, at 24th hours at concentration of 1.0, 2.5 and 5 mg/L U(VI), respectively. In addition to these, U(VI) has been pre-concentrated on B. mojavensis immobilized MWCNT. Several factors such as pH, flow rate of solution, amount of biosorbent and support materials, eluent type, concentration and volume, the matrix interference effect on retention have been studied, and extraction conditions were optimized. Preconcentration factor was achieved as 60. Under the optimized conditions, the limit of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) were calculated as 0.74 and 2.47 mu g/L. The biosorption capacity of immobilized B. mojavensis was calculated for U(VI) as 25.8 mg/g. The results demonstrated that the immobilized biosorbent column could be reused at least 30 cycles of biosorption and desorption with the higher than 95% recovery. FT-IR and SEM analysis were performed to understand the surface properties of B. mojavensis. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Article The Use of Fungal Biomass Agaricus bisporus Immobilized on Amberlite XAD-4 Resin for the Solid-Phase Preconcentration of Thorium(TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2014) Dündar, Abdurrahman; Okumus, Veysi; Dundar, Abdurrahman; Kilinc, ErsinSolid-phase extraction method was developed for the preconcentration of thorium (Th). Fungal biomass Agaricus bisporus was immobilized to Amberlite XAD-4 as solid-phase sorbent. The critical parameters such as pH of the sample solution, flow rate of the sample, volume of the sample, and the effect of major ions that affect the preconcentration of thorium in this system were evaluated. The optimum pH for the sorption of Th is 6.0, and quantitative elution occurs with 1.0mol L-1HCl. The loading capacity was determined as 0.079mmol g(-1). The optimized method was validated through analysis of the certified reference material of tea leaves (NCS ZC73014) and successfully applied to the determination of Th in a real ore sample with satisfactory results.