International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 28
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
The
release
of
contaminants
into
water
poses
a
significant
threat
to
global
clean
availability.
This
contaminated
contains
toxic
pollutants
like
heavy
metals,
posing
risks
human
health
and
the
environment.
To
address
this
issue,
treating
wastewater
before
discharge
is
crucial.
Conventional
methods,
such
as
ion
exchange,
have
disadvantages
incomplete
removal
energy
intensity.
development
innovative
techniques
adsorption,
membrane
filtration,
electro-catalysis
can
provide
more
effective
sustainable
solutions
for
treatment,
ensuring
production
various
purposes,
including
agriculture
industry.
use
cost-effective
efficient
adsorbents
has
become
an
appealing
approach
purification.
Recent
years
seen
polymeric
materials
adsorbents.
application
nanomaterials
synthesis
nanopolymer
promising
method
water.
study
introduces
isotherm
models,
Langmuir,
Aranovich,
BET,
Temkin,
Toth,
Sips,
Dubinin-Radushkevich,
Redlich-Peterson,
Freundlich,
well
kinetics
equations,
pseudo-first-order,
Elovich,
pseudo-second
order,
Webber-Morris.
review
focusses
on
latest
advancements
in
nanopolymer-based
It
compares
kinetics,
isotherms,
maximum
adsorption
capacity
removing
using
nanopolymeric
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. e24179 - e24179
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Antibiotic
contamination
of
water
sources,
particularly
tetracycline
(TC)
contamination,
has
emerged
as
one
the
global
issues
that
needs
action.
In
this
research,
ZnCoFe2O4@Chitosan
(Ch)
a
magnetic
nanohybrid
adsorbent
was
synthesized
using
microwave-assisted
co-precipitation
method,
and
their
efficiency
for
TC
adsorption
process
investigated.
FESEM
(Field
Emission
Scanning
Electron
Microscope),
EDX
(Energy
Dispersive
X-ray),
Mapping
line
Scan,
XRD
(X-Ray
Diffraction),
FTIR
(Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectrometer),
VSM
(Vibrating
Sample
Magnetometer),
Thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
BET
(Brunauer
Emmett
Teller)
techniques
were
used
to
check
verify
its
physical
chemical
properties.
The
removal
via
from
synthetic
real
wastewater
samples
factors
determining
process,
comprising
concentration
(5–30
mg/L),
dosage
(0.7–2
g/L),
contact
time
(2–45
min),
pH
(3–11),
evaluated.
effectiveness
sample
93
%
80
%,
respectively,
under
ideal
parameters
3,
1
g/L,
initial
5
mg/L,
30
min.
According
kinetic
equilibrium
studies,
by
ZnCoFe2O4@Ch
follows
pseudo-second-order
kinetics
Freundlich
isotherm.
Additionally,
it
determined
through
thermodynamic
data
exothermic
is
spontaneous
followed
decrease
in
disorder
(ΔH
=
−15.16
kJ/mol,
ΔS
−28.69
ΔG
−6.62
kJ/mol).
After
five
cycles
recovery
regeneration,
nanocomposite
able
remove
65
pollutant
had
good
stability.
results
showed
nano-adsorbent
novel
with
high
capacity
can
be
utilized
eliminate
pharmaceutical
contaminants
aqueous
solutions.
Applied Water Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5)
Published: April 9, 2024
Abstract
A
novel
magnetic
biocomposite
adsorbent,
denoted
as
AgZnFe
2
O
4
@Ch,
was
utilized
for
the
degradation
of
Metronidazole
(MNZ)
from
water.
Various
analytical
techniques,
including
vibrating
sample
magnetometer
(VSM),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
and
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FESEM),
were
applied
to
investigate
characteristics
adsorbent.
XRD
examination
confirmed
formation
spinel
ferrites
phases.
FESEM
assessment
indicated
a
notable
reduction
in
aggregation.
The
ferromagnetic
character
adsorbent
well
demonstrated
by
VSM
analysis.
saturation
magnetization
value
straightforward
separating
outside
fields
14.64
emu/g.
An
modeling
approach
used
evaluate
analyze
impacts
factors
MNZ
initial
concentration,
temperature,
contact
time,
dosage,
pH.
Optimized
conditions
involved
an
dosage
0.9
g/L,
pH
7,
concentration
10
mg/L,
time
50
min,
resulting
peak
adsorption
efficiency
65.53%
under
favorable
circumstances.
good
degree
fit
achieved
with
linear
model.
experimental
equilibrium
data
fitting
Langmuir,
Freundlich,
Temkin
isotherm
models
demonstrates
that
Langmuir
model
effective
appropriate
evaluating
adsorption.
Intraparticle
kinetic
also
shown
be
better
suitable
characterizing
onto
thermodynamic
analysis
process
@Ch
characterized
exothermicity
lacked
spontaneity.
Applied Water Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9)
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Emerging
contaminants
such
as
ceftriaxone
are
a
significant
issue
in
the
environment.
They
have
led
to
series
of
ecological,
environmental,
and
health
issues,
it
is
urgent
find
green
secure
method
remove
antibiotics
from
water
effectively.
In
this
research,
CuCoFe2O4@Gum
Arabic
(GA)/Activated
Carbon
(AC)
an
innovative
bio-based
matrix
magnetic
nanocatalyst
was
synthesized
for
efficient
degradation
aqueous
media.
The
structure
CuCoFe2O4@GA/AC
characterized
via
FESEM,
EDS,
Mapping,
XRD,
FTIR,
VSM,
DRS
analyses.
structural
analysis
catalyst
revealed
its
synthesis
at
nanometer
scale
(40–50
nm),
exhibiting
high
strength
(Ms:
5.38
emu/g)
favorable
optical
properties
with
bandgap
3.6
eV.
Under
optimized
conditions,
including
pH
5,
60
min
irradiation
time,
0.24
g/L
photocatalyst
dose,
concentration
5
mg/L,
removal
efficiency
synthetic
real
samples
94.43%
62.5%,
respectively.
photocatalytic
process
followed
pseudo-first-order
Langmuir–Hinshelwood
kinetic
models.
Furthermore,
mechanism
indicated
prominent
role
superoxide
radical.
had
recovery
capability
chemical
stability.
by
showcased
remarkable
efficiency,
indicating
potential
utility
treatment
wastewater
contaminated
antibiotics.
Applied Water Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Abstract
Pharmaceutical
pollutants
represent
a
significant
class
of
industrial
contaminants
known
for
their
persistence
and
adverse
effects
on
the
environment,
posing
substantial
concern
global
ecosystems.
Addressing
removal
these
has
become
imperative
in
contemporary
environmental
management
strategies.
Among
various
remediation
techniques,
adsorption
process
stands
out
as
an
effective
method
treating
diverse
wastewater
streams.
In
this
context,
utilization
adsorbents
plays
pivotal
role
facilitating
pharmaceutical
from
aquatic
environments.
This
review
aims
to
explore
efficacy
magnetic
nanocomposites
removing
water
matrices
through
process.
The
findings
underscore
successful
application
endowed
with
enhanced
properties
eliminating
aqueous
settings.
Notably,
advancements
physical
chemical
characteristics
have
been
shown
significantly
augment
efficiency
during
Key
attributes
contributing
effectiveness
include
tailored
functional
groups,
large
specific
surface
area,
robust
strength,
thermal
stability.
These
features
endow
several
advantages,
including
high
efficiency,
reduced
adsorbent
dosage
requirements,
ease
accessibility
reusability,
shortened
durations,
rapid
kinetics.
emerges
promising
approach
purification
due
its
notable
advantages.
technique
demonstrates
exceptional
contaminants,
offering
swift
within
short
timeframes.
Importantly,
implementation
treatment
processes
carries
minimal
impact,
aligning
sustainability
goals.
conclusion,
holds
promise
viable
strategy
addressing
pollutant
contamination
Continued
research
efforts
aimed
at
refining
synthesis
nanomaterials
are
essential
advancing
ensuring
sustainable
practices
face
growing
challenges.