New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(38), P. 17626 - 17644
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Review
of
classification,
application,
the
advantages
and
disadvantages
bio-based
adsorbents,
possible
mechanisms
CECs
adsorption,
regeneration
&
stability
adsorbents.
Key
recommendations
on
CEC
removal
using
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
49(1), P. 753 - 764
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Abstract
We
present
the
successful
synthesis
of
a
biogenic
ZnO/CuO/Fe
2
O
3
nanocomposite
using
an
aqueous
leaf
extract
Ocimum
Basilicum
L
.
The
confirmation
biosynthesis
was
achieved
through
UV–Visible
spectrophotometry
(UV–Vis),
which
provided
evidence
NC
formation.
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
further
confirmed
nanoscale
size
NC,
measuring
at
65
nm.
X-Ray
Diffraction
analysis
revealed
hexagonal
structure
for
ZnO
and
monoclinic
CuO.
environmentally
friendly
verified
Fourier
transformed
infrared
(FT-IR)
spectroscopy,
identified
functional
groups
in
composite.
Notably,
demonstrated
exceptional
degradation
capabilities
toluidine
blue
(TB),
p-toluidine
(PT),
m-Toluidine
(MT),
with
rates
99%,
99.1%,
99.7%,
respectively,
within
reaction
time
120
min.
kinetics
followed
pseudo-first
order
model,
rate
constant
(k)
values
0.0314
min
−1
0.0189
TB
PT,
respectively.
This
high
dye
can
be
attributed
to
low
band
gap
determined
1.44
eV
indirect
bandgap.
Furthermore,
exhibited
excellent
reusability,
maintaining
each
cycle.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 14, 2023
The
present
study
reports
the
feasibility
of
synthesis
a
novel
porous
composite
adsorbent,
prepared
from
olive
stone
activated
carbon
(OS400)
and
garnet
(GA)
mineral
impregnations
(referred
to
as
OSMG).
This
(OSMG)
was
applied
for
its
ability
adsorb
macromolecular
organic
dye.
composite's
structural
characteristics
were
evaluated
using
various
techniques
such
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
(BET),
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
equipped
with
Energy
Dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy
(SEM-EDX),
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectrometer
(FT-IR).
specific
surface
area
(GA),
(OS400),
found
be
5.157
mg⋅g-1,
1489.598
546.392
respectively.
new
promoted
enhance
adsorption
methylene
blue
(MB).
Experiments
conducted
under
conditions,
including
contact
time,
initial
dye
concentration,
adsorbent
dosage,
pH,
temperatures.
Data
these
experiments
analyzed
several
models
Langmuir,
Freundlich,
Temkin,
Dubinin-Radushkevich
(D-R).
results
indicated
that,
fit
best
Freundlich
model
that
process
followed
pseudo-second-order
kinetic
mechanism.
Additionally,
thermodynamic
analysis
MB
onto
garnet(GA)
adsorbents
is
endothermic,
while
sorption
an
exothermic
non-spontaneous
process.
OSMG
can
used
at
least
five
cycles
without
significant
loss
adsorptive
performance,
easily
separated
water
after
treatment.
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1853 - 1853
Published: May 13, 2023
Contaminants
of
emerging
concern
(CECs)
are
chemicals
or
materials
that
not
under
current
regulation
but
there
increasing
concerns
about
their
possible
occurrence
in
the
environment
because
potential
threat
to
human
and
environmental
health,
with
wastewater
perceived
as
primary
source.
Although
various
techniques
for
removal
from
water
have
been
studied,
it
should
be
emphasized
choice
also
consider
use
resources
energy
within
processes,
which
must
minimized
avoid
additional
carbon
footprints
impact.
In
this
context,
biomass-based
sorbents
might
represent
a
cost-effective
environmentally
friendly
approach
CECs
they
based
on
preferably
local
renewable
lower
negative
impacts
global
cycle
through
greenhouse
gas
emissions
than
conventional
nonrenewable
ones.
This
paper
provides
an
overview
studies
dealing
application
such
so-called
biosorbents
discusses
different
forms:
after
minimal
pretreatment
original
lignocellulosic
biomass;
extracted
biomass
and/or
modified;
biochar-based
obtained
thermochemical
conversion
biomass.
It
explains
modifications
efficiency
selected
compounds
belong
classes
pharmaceuticals,
personal
care
products,
pesticides
compares
adsorption
capacities,
kinetic
models,
mechanisms
reported
relevant
literature.
Biochar-based
sorption
has
studied
more
often
if
compared
other
considered
biosorbents.
some
cases,
efficiencies
contaminants
greater
90%
were
achieved,
nonetheless
wide
range
indicates
successful
simultaneous
multicompound
removal,
combination
processes
seems
appropriate
stand-alone
Finally,
review
reasons
behind
limited
commercial
directions
further
research,
particular
spent
perspective
circular
systems.