Remediation Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
In
response
to
the
growing
concern
over
contamination
of
water
sources
by
per‐
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFAS),
use
activated
carbon
(AC)
for
PFAS
removal
has
garnered
significant
attention.
However,
efficient
with
conventional
AC
poses
challenges
due
limited
surface
area
delayed
absorption
kinetics.
This
focused
review
provides
a
concise
overview
latest
advancements
in
modification
AC,
promising
strategy
enhancing
adsorption.
Chemical
physical
modifications,
including
deposition
metal/metal
oxide
nanoparticles,
polymer‐based
coatings,
surfactants,
advanced
oxidation
processes,
were
explored,
offering
insights
into
their
mechanisms
effectiveness.
The
thorough
analysis
these
modified
materials
valuable
resource
developing
sustainable
strategies
address
pressing
issue
sources.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(10), P. e20440 - e20440
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Microplastics,
measuring
less
than
5
mm
in
diameter,
are
now
found
various
environmental
media,
including
soil,
water,
and
air,
have
infiltrated
the
food
chain,
ultimately
becoming
a
part
of
human
diet.
This
study
offers
comprehensive
examination
intricate
nexus
between
microplastics
health,
thereby
contributing
to
existing
knowledge
on
subject.
Sources
microplastics,
microfibers
from
textiles,
personal
care
products,
wastewater
treatment
plants,
among
others,
were
assessed.
The
meticulously
examined
diverse
routes
microplastic
exposure—ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact—offering
insights
into
associated
health
risks.
Notably,
ingestion
has
been
linked
gastrointestinal
disturbances,
endocrine
disruption,
potential
transmission
pathogenic
bacteria.
Inhalation
airborne
emerges
as
critical
concern,
with
possible
implications
for
respiratory
cardiovascular
health.
Dermal
contact,
although
explored,
raises
prospect
skin
irritation
allergic
reactions.
impacts
COVID-19
pollution
also
highlighted.
Throughout
manuscript,
need
deeper
mechanistic
understanding
interactions
systems
is
emphasized,
underscoring
urgency
further
research
public
awareness.
Biofuels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 433 - 447
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
AbstractBiochar
is
a
solid
material
that
contains
lot
of
carbon
and
created
by
heating
biomass
in
an
environment
where
there
little
or
no
oxygen.
It
has
become
clear
biochar
holds
great
promise
for
combating
climate
change,
enhancing
soil
fertility,
eliminating
pollutants,
promoting
effective
waste
disposal.
In
particular,
sawdust
produced
via
thermochemical
processes
drawn
attention
because
its
affordability
abundant
availability.
This
review
paper
presents
general
summary
the
production
processes,
including
pyrolysis,
hydrothermal
carbonization,
torrefaction,
gasification.
was
observed
specific
yields
performance
these
methods
vary
depending
on
feedstock
source,
process
parameters,
equipment
used.
Additionally,
properties
biochar,
such
as
content,
surface
area,
stability,
also
method.
The
effects
operating
factors
sawdust-biochar
temperature,
rate,
residence
duration,
are
covered
study.
While
challenges
exist,
ongoing
research
aims
to
improve
applications,
making
it
valuable
tool
climate-smart
agriculture
sustainable
land
management.Keywords:
Biocharsawdustthermochemical
processespyrolysiswaste
management
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
reported
author(s).Additional
informationFundingThis
work
received
external
funding.
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
