Biotechnology Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39, P. e00805 - e00805
Published: June 16, 2023
Sugarcane
bagasse
is
an
abundant
and
renewable
agricultural
waste
material
generated
by
the
sugar
industry
worldwide.
The
use
of
sugarcane
as
a
bio-coagulant
precursor
in
water
treatment
eco-friendly
cost-effective
approach
that
has
shown
great
potential.
This
article
reviewed
prospects
challenges
utilizing
for
treatment.
past
studies
explored
properties
chemical
composition
bioactive
compounds
can
be
extracted
from
it,
well
their
potential
coagulation
performance
It
was
observed
there
are
few
have
been
published
on
subject.
effectiveness
bagasse-based
coagulants
varies
depending
several
factors,
such
pH,
temperature,
quality
parameters.
However,
lack
standardization
production
challenge
needs
to
addressed.
Additionally,
optimization
extraction
processing
methods
enhance
investigated
further.
In
conclusion,
holds
promise
future
sustainable
used
highlights
importance
exploring
alternative
materials
Green Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 100042 - 100042
Published: Oct. 26, 2022
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
globally
distributed
in
aquatic
environments,
and
become
a
growing
threat
to
the
ecosystem.
It
is
urgently
needed
develop
effective
technologies
remove
MPs
from
water.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
progress
major
for
removal
of
MPs.
Currently,
multiple
have
been
developed
including
physical,
chemical,
biological
approaches.
Filtration
technology
has
various
efficiency,
but
relatively
high
cost
due
membrane
fouling
replacing
new
filter
membranes.
The
approach
adsorption
magnetic
separation
simple
method;
however,
additive
sorbents
may
cause
secondary
pollution.
There
similar
problem
chemical
residua
coagulation
oxidation
treatment.
contrast,
biodegradation
bioreactors
often
low
degradation
efficiency.
Then,
existing
were
comparatively
analyzed
several
aspects,
especially
practical
efficiency
environmental
impacts.
Finally,
green
strategies
plastic
abatement
proposed,
zero
pollutant
technology,
integrated
environmentally
friendly
approaches,
recycling
use
conventional
plastic,
developing
biodegradable
future.
Water Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
87(3), P. 685 - 710
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Since
wastewater
treatment
plants
(WWTPs)
cannot
completely
remove
microplastics
(MPs)
from
wastewater,
WWTPs
are
responsible
for
the
release
of
millions
MPs
into
environment
even
in
1
day.
Therefore,
knowing
sources,
properties,
removal
efficiencies
and
mechanisms
is
great
importance
management
MPs.
In
this
paper,
firstly
sources
quantities
properties
(polymer
type,
shape,
size,
color)
influents,
effluents,
sludges
presented.
Following
this,
MP
efficiency
different
units
(primary
settling,
flotation,
biological
treatment,
secondary
filtration-based
technologies,
coagulation)
discussed.
next
section,
details
about
critical
(settling
flotation
tanks,
bioreactors,
sand
filters,
membrane
coagulation
units)
given.
last
factors
that
effective
adsorbing
organic-inorganic
pollutants
to
Finally,
current
situation
research
gap
these
areas
identified
suggestions
provided
topics
need
further
future.
Microplastics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 278 - 303
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Microplastic
pollution
has
become
a
global
environmental
concern
with
detrimental
effects
on
ecosystems
and
human
health.
Effective
removal
of
microplastics
from
water
sources
is
crucial
to
mitigate
their
impacts.
Advanced
oxidative
processes
(AOPs)
have
emerged
as
promising
strategies
for
the
degradation
elimination
microplastics.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
application
AOPs
in
water.
Various
AOPs,
such
photocatalysis,
ozonation,
Fenton-like
processes,
shown
significant
potential
microplastic
degradation.
These
generate
highly
reactive
species,
hydroxyl
radicals,
which
can
break
down
into
smaller
fragments
or
even
mineralize
them
harmless
byproducts.
The
efficiency
photocatalytic
oxidation
depends
several
factors,
including
choice
photocatalysts,
reaction
conditions,
physicochemical
properties
Furthermore,
this
discusses
challenges
associated
oxidation,
need
optimization
operating
parameters
formation
harmful
Overall,
offers
avenue
water,
contributing
preservation
aquatic
safeguarding
However,
further
research
needed
address
limitations
optimize
implementation
process
effective
sustainable
remediation.
