From classic to cutting-edge solutions: A comprehensive review of materials and methods for heavy metal removal from water environments
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
319, P. 100446 - 100446
Published: May 31, 2024
Waterborne
heavy
metals
pose
significant
threats
to
both
the
environment
and
public
health,
causing
neurological
damage,
developmental
disorders,
organ
cancer.
It
is
essential
address
contamination
of
various
water
bodies
by
these
hazardous
substances
due
their
persistent
nature
lack
biodegradability.
This
review
thoroughly
explores
traditional
modern
strategies
utilized
remedy
sources
contaminated
with
evaluates
effectiveness
potential
scalability
each
method.
A
literature
survey
reveals
several
effective
for
removing
from
water:
adsorption,
flotation,
ion
exchange,
chemical
precipitation,
membrane-based
filtration,
coagulation,
flocculation,
phytoremediation,
electrochemical
methods.
In
our
examination,
we
discussed
agents/adsorbents
used,
efficiency
removal
technique,
operating
conditions,
intrinsic
advantages
disadvantages
approach.
Summarizing
key
findings,
noted
a
focus
on
adsorption
techniques;
however,
challenges
include
selectively
diverse
ions,
prolonged
retention
times,
cycling
stability.
While
membrane
methods
are
practical,
issues
like
large-volume
sludge
formation
exist.
Although
electrical-based
appear
promising,
solutions
needed
industrial-scale
separation
as
well.
Prioritizing
real
wastewater
samples
in
studies
crucial.
Future
research
should
emphasize
eco-friendly,
cost-effective
Language: Английский
Exploring wood-based strategies for dye removal: A comprehensive literature review
Bioresource Technology Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102048 - 102048
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Efficient Removal of Lead (II) from Paint Factory Wastewater Using Noug Stalk Activated Carbon: A Sustainable Adsorption Approach
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e42281 - e42281
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Industries
are
among
the
largest
global
consumers
of
water,
with
a
significant
portion
being
converted
into
industrial
wastewater.
Paint
factories,
in
particular,
major
contributors
to
environmental
lead
pollution,
releasing
(II)
through
untreated
effluents.
Exposure
poses
serious
health
risks,
including
carcinogenic
effects,
neurological
disorders,
blood-related
complications,
and
damage
vital
organs
such
as
liver,
kidneys,
lungs.
While
extensive
research
has
focused
on
removal
from
synthetic
wastewater,
limited
studies
have
addressed
application
these
methods
real
This
study
aimed
evaluate
efficiency
Noug
stalk
activated
carbon
removing
paint
factory
effluent
under
optimized
conditions.
Laboratory
experiments
were
conducted
assess
performance
treating
wastewater
factory.
Statistical
analysis
using
Package
for
Social
Sciences
version
20
was
employed,
paired
sample
t-test
determining
significance
differences
concentrations
before
after
treatment,
considering
p-value
<0.05
statistically
significant.
The
exhibited
pH
6.62,
temperature
20.40
°C,
chemical
oxygen
demand
1717
mg/L,
total
suspended
solids
710
dissolved
1231
concentration
23.54
mg/L.
Results
demonstrated
94.84
%,
reduction
post-treatment
(t
=
157.62,
p
<
0.001).
These
findings
highlight
potential
an
effective
adsorbent
treatment.
Further
is
necessary
explore
how
presence
other
heavy
metals
may
affect
its
investigate
column
adsorption
techniques
regeneration
processes
depletion.
Language: Английский
Heterogeneous Catalysts for Biodiesel Production: Development of Bimetallic Catalysts Supported by Activated Carbon
Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section B Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 83 - 96
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
This
research,
which
explores
the
potential
of
activated
carbon-supported
co-impregnated
metal
catalysts,
has
to
significantly
contribute
field
energy
systems
engineering
and
future
biodiesel
production.
In
this
study,
spruce
sawdust
was
used
produce
carbon.
A
single-step
method
applied
for
carbonization
activation.
Spruce:KOH
adjusted
as
1:2
carbonized
at
800
°C
1
hour
under
nitrogen
gas
flow.
The
pairs
were
prepared
with
a
1:1
mass
ratio
each
metal.
Then,
10%
(w/w)
such
Cu-Fe,
Fe-Zn,
Cu-Zn
are
impregnated
on
catalysts
calcinated
550
3
hours
atmosphere.
Various
characterization
techniques,
BET,
SEM-EDS,
XRD
analysis,
analyze
activity
these
heterogeneous
catalysts.
catalyst
loading
5%
oil
weight,
molar
alcohol
19:1,
reaction
temperature
65
°C,
time
in
esterification
sunflower.
According
results,
all
obtain
similar
FT-IR
results.
yields
Fe-Zn/AC,
Cu-Zn/AC,
Cu-Fe/AC
calculated
74.67%,
89.02%,
68.16%,
respectively.
Language: Английский
Synthesis, Characterisation Of Agricultural Biomass Derived Activated Carbon And Its Applications
Shweta Priya,
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S A Salmataj,
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B Anusha
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et al.
Materials Research Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 012001 - 012001
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Abstract
As
the
world
moves
toward
greener
energy
generation
methods
and
cleaner
environments,
activated
carbon
produced
from
ligninocellulosic
resources
has
attracted
unexpected
interest
due
to
its
easy
availability,
economic,
renewable,
biodegradable
properties,
which
makes
it
a
viable
alternative
exhaustible
coal.
This
review
paper
provides
comprehensive
overview
of
systematic
procedure
develop
plant
biomass,
characterization
by
simple
techniques,
versatile
applications
carbon.
includes
role
in
environmental
remediation,
emphasizing
efficacy
removing
wide
array
pollutants,
sustainable
hydrogen
capture
storage
supercapacitors.
A
brief
comparison
key
aspects
optimal
toxicant
adsorption,
like
batch
conditions,
best-fit
model,
isotherms,
maximum
are
also
made.
To
ascertain
efficiency
supercapacitors,
their
strategy
designing
it,
output
terms
specific
capacitance,
power,
density
compared.
Language: Английский