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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Wearable artificial kidneys offer continuous dialysis for uremia patients.
  • Effective urea adsorbents with good biocompatibility are critical for practical application.
  • Layered Ti3C2Tx (DL-Ti3C2Tx) is a promising material due to its high surface area and dispersion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the urea adsorption capacity of DL-Ti3C2Tx.
  • To investigate the effect of alkali modification on urea adsorption.
  • To evaluate the biocompatibility of the modified material for potential use in wearable artificial kidneys.

Main Methods:

  • Prepared DL-Ti3C2Tx using a two-step etching method.
  • Modified DL-Ti3C2Tx with LiOH, KOH, and NaOH solutions.
  • Conducted first-principles calculations to understand urea adsorption mechanisms.
  • Performed urea adsorption experiments in simulated dialysate and assessed recyclability.
  • Evaluated biocompatibility through hemolysis and vascular endothelial cell assays.

Main Results:

  • First-principles calculations indicated that hydroxyl (-OH) groups have the highest binding energy for urea adsorption on Ti3C2Tx.
  • LiOH-modified Ti3C2Tx (LiOH-Ti3C2Tx) exhibited the highest urea adsorption efficiency.
  • LiOH-Ti3C2Tx achieved over 92% urea removal rate at a concentration of 500 mg/L.
  • The modified Ti3C2Tx materials maintained good urea adsorption efficiency in simulated dialysate and after four recycling cycles.
  • Biocompatibility tests showed no erythrocyte hemolysis and no significant damage to vascular endothelial cells.

Conclusions:

  • Alkali modification, particularly with LiOH, significantly enhances the urea adsorption capacity of Ti3C2Tx.
  • LiOH-Ti3C2Tx demonstrates high efficiency, recyclability, and excellent biocompatibility, making it suitable for wearable artificial kidney applications.
  • This study presents a promising adsorbent for improving continuous dynamic dialysis in uremia patients.