Abstract
The
growing
presence
of
pharmaceutical
pollutants
in
aquatic
environments
poses
significant
threats
to
both
human
health
and
ecosystems.
Despite
their
crucial
role
healthcare,
pharmaceuticals
enter
water
systems
through
various
sources,
making
them
some
the
most
critical
environmental
contaminants.
Traditional
wastewater
treatments,
which
are
classified
into
physical,
chemical,
biological
techniques,
often
struggle
effectively
remove
pharmaceuticals.
Among
these
methods,
adsorption
stands
out
as
a
reliable
versatile
approach
for
removing
organic
enhancing
efficiency
treatment
processes.
Biopolymers,
particularly
chitosan,
gaining
attention
due
numerous
advantages,
including
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
affordability,
high
capability,
non‐toxicity,
availability
from
diverse
natural
sources.
Chitosan,
hydrophilic
biopolymer,
can
be
chemically
modified
by
incorporating
nanoparticles
(e.g.,
metal
oxides,
carbon‐based
materials,
magnetic
particles)
boost
its
efficiency.
These
advancements
enable
chitosan‐based
nanocomposites
range
pharmaceuticals,
antibiotics,
analgesics,
hormones,
water.
This
review
examines
latest
developments
nanocomposite
adsorbents,
emphasizing
fundamental
mechanisms,
optimization
conditions,
kinetic
behaviors,
isotherm
models.
factors
collectively
determine
capturing
pollutants.
Moreover,
underscores
potential
materials
remediation,
offering
valuable
insights
application
future
research
directions.
Ultimately,
aim
this
is
provide
insight
offer
an
innovative
effective
solution
challenge
contamination
By
addressing
key
challenges
utilizing
advanced
material
designs,
adsorbents
hold
great
promise
sustainable
efficient
removal
systems.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 11, 2024
Biomolecule
isolation
is
a
crucial
process
in
diverse
biomedical
and
biochemical
applications,
including
diagnostics,
therapeutics,
research,
manufacturing.
Recently,
MXenes,
novel
class
of
two-dimensional
nanomaterials,
have
emerged
as
promising
adsorbents
for
this
purpose
due
to
their
unique
physicochemical
properties.
These
biocompatible
antibacterial
nanomaterials
feature
high
aspect
ratio,
excellent
conductivity,
versatile
surface
chemistry.
This
timely
review
explores
the
potential
MXenes
isolating
wide
range
biomolecules,
such
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
small
molecules,
while
highlighting
key
future
research
trends
innovative
applications
poised
transform
field.
provides
an
in-depth
discussion
various
synthesis
methods
functionalization
techniques
that
enhance
specificity
efficiency
biomolecule
isolation.
In
addition,
mechanisms
by
which
interact
with
biomolecules
are
elucidated,
offering
insights
into
selective
adsorption
customized
separation
capabilities.
also
addresses
recent
advancements,
identifies
existing
challenges,
examines
emerging
may
drive
next
wave
innovation
rapidly
evolving
area.
