Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
347, P. 140578 - 140578
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
In
modern
times,
wastewater
treatment
is
vital
due
to
increased
water
contamination
arising
from
pollutants
such
as
nutrients,
pathogens,
heavy
metals,
and
pharmaceutical
residues.
Polysaccharides
(PSAs)
are
natural,
renewable,
non-toxic
biopolymers
used
in
the
field
of
gas
separation,
liquid
filtration,
adsorption
processes,
pervaporation,
proton
exchange
membranes.
Since
addition
nanoparticles
PSAs
improves
their
sustainability
strength,
nanocomposite
has
gained
significant
attention
for
past
decade.
This
review
presents
a
comprehensive
analysis
PSA-based
nanocomposites
efficient
treatment,
focusing
on
adsorption,
photocatalysis,
membrane-based
methods.
It
also
discusses
potential
future
applications,
challenges,
opportunities
photocatalysis.
Recently,
have
shown
promise
adsorbents
biological-based
systems,
effectively
removing
metals
that
could
hinder
microbial
activity.
Cellulose-mediated
successfully
removed
various
wastewater,
including
dyes,
oil,
organic
solvents,
pesticides,
Thus,
PSA
would
support
biological
processes
plants.
A
major
concern
discharge
antibiotic
wastes
industries,
posing
environmental
health
risks.
PSA-mediated
bio-adsorbents,
like
clay
polymeric
hydrogel
beads,
efficiently
remove
antibiotics
ensuring
quality
ecosystem
balance.
The
successful
use
bio-adsorbents
depends
ongoing
research
optimize
application
evaluate
impacts.
Implementing
these
eco-friendly
large
scale
holds
great
significantly
reducing
pollution,
safeguarding
ecosystems,
protecting
human
health.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(5), P. 2016 - 2048
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
Cellulose
is
known
to
interact
well
with
water,
but
insoluble
in
it.
Many
polysaccharides
such
as
cellulose
are
have
significant
hydrogen
bond
networks
joining
the
molecular
chains,
and
yet
they
recalcitrant
aqueous
solvents.
This
review
charts
interaction
of
water
emphasis
on
formation
both
natural
synthetic
fiber
composites.
Covering
studies
concerning
wood,
biosynthesis
cell
wall,
its
dispersion
suspensions
ultimately
filtration
fiber-based
composite
materials
this
explores
water–cellulose
interactions
how
can
be
exploited
for
The
suggestion
that
amphiphilic
critically
reviewed,
relevance
processing.
Building
this,
progress
made
using
various
charged
modified
forms
nanocellulose
stabilize
oil–water
emulsions
addressed.
role
chiral
nematic
liquid
crystals,
subsequently
when
dried
into
films
covered.
will
also
address
use
an
aid
one
area
where
used
effectively
prosper
human
life.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 10, 2024
Conductive
hydrogel
has
garnered
significant
attention
as
an
emergent
candidate
for
diverse
wearable
sensors,
owing
to
its
remarkable
and
tailorable
properties
such
flexibility,
biocompatibility,
strong
electrical
conductivity.
These
attributes
make
it
highly
suitable
various
sensor
applications
(e.g.,
biophysical,
bioelectrical,
biochemical
sensors)
that
can
monitor
human
health
conditions
provide
timely
interventions.
Among
these
applications,
conductive
hydrogel-based
temperature
sensors
are
especially
important
healthcare
disease
surveillance.
This
review
aims
a
comprehensive
overview
of
sensors.
First,
this
work
summarizes
different
types
fillers-based
hydrogel,
highlighting
their
recent
developments
advantages
Next,
discusses
the
sensing
characteristics
focusing
on
sensitivity,
dynamic
stability,
stretchability,
signal
output.
Then,
state-of-the-art
introduced,
ranging
from
body
detection
wound
monitoring.
Finally,
identifies
remaining
challenges
prospects
facing
field.
By
addressing
with
potential
solutions,
hopes
shed
some
light
future
research
innovations
in
promising
Alexandria Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
88, P. 253 - 267
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
In
recent
decades,
conducting
polymers
(CPs)
like
polyaniline
and
polypyrrole
have
attracted
the
attentions
of
scientists
all
over
world
due
to
having
important
advantages
such
as
simplicity
synthesis,
excellent
chemical/mechanical
stability
good
optical
properties.
Despite
existence
different
shortcomings
in
pristine
form
CPs,
hybridization
with
other
substances
can
be
a
great
solution
decrease
these
limitations.
The
synergetic
influences
CPs
composites
make
them
promising
option
for
industrial-based
applications
electronics,
medical,
biomedical
optoelectronic
fields.
This
paper
aims
present
comprehensive
review
expert
non-expert
readers
acquainted
advancements
field
perception,
characterization
synthesis
types
industries.
Additionally,
this
overviews
application
commonly-applied
industrial
activities
advantages/disadvantages
each
provide
an
opportunity
know
efficiency
feasibility
using
CP
based
on
their
conductivity
related
parameters.
