Environmental Quality Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
34(3)
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Geopolymers
are
an
innovative
class
of
environmentally
friendly
materials
gaining
significant
attention
in
construction,
science,
and
sustainable
technology.
As
alternatives
to
traditional
cement‐based
materials,
geopolymers
exhibit
unique
mechanical
properties
suitable
for
various
construction
applications,
including
use
as
coating
high‐temperature‐resistant
materials.
Notably,
can
effectively
adsorb
heavy
metals,
dyes,
radioactive
pollutants,
offering
substantial
environmental
benefits.
This
review
paper
explores
the
process
mechanism
geopolymerization,
well
application
treatment
contaminants.
It
details
how
aluminosilicate
precursors
contribute
photocatalytic
degradation
examining
role
different
raw
material
sources,
types
activators
or
additives
used,
preparation
methods.
highlights
effectiveness
dye
degradation,
providing
insights
into
underlying
mechanisms.
Additionally,
delves
interaction
with
metals
through
mechanisms
such
chemisorption,
complexation,
adsorption,
ion
exchange,
intraparticle
diffusion,
solidification
within
geopolymer
matrix.
comprehensive
analysis
existing
research
aids
researchers
understanding
capabilities
limitations
remediation.
Beyond
waste
reduction,
addresses
broader
impact
geopolymers,
particularly
their
potential
reducing
carbon
footprint
compared
cement.
aspect
is
crucial
evaluating
overall
sustainability
geopolymers.
Furthermore,
emphasizes
importance
life
cycle
durability
assessments
(LCA)
evaluate
ecological
this
eco‐friendly
concrete
throughout
its
lifetime,
from
end‐of‐life
disposal.
LCA
provides
a
complete
perspective
on
guiding
future
applications
construction.
By
synthesizing
current
serves
valuable
resource
technology,
directions
applications.
Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
2, С. 100018 - 100018
Опубликована: Июнь 25, 2023
Heavy
metal
contamination
of
soil
is
becoming
a
life-threatening
issue
causing
serious
threat
to
our
ecosystem.
These
metals
reduce
the
potency
and
affect
entire
environment
negatively.
In
plants,
these
inhibit
rate
photosynthesis,
production
major
proteins
enzymes.
Decrease
in
trend
seed
germination,
premature-
growth
have
also
been
observed.
Phytoremediation
modern
strategy
that
used
for
treatment
contaminated
using
various
methods,
including
phytoextraction,
phytostabilization,
phytovolatilization
phytofiltration.
has
gained
importance
over
different
physical
chemical
methods
like
replacement,
washing
policies
solidification
as
it
cost-effective
easy
adopt
technology.
The
utilization
this
green
technology
benefited
mankind
via
reduction
heavy
accumulation
plant
parts,
specifically
non-edible
plants.
view
several
merits
technology,
review
paper
discussed
literatures
published
on
toxicity,
their
risk
assessment
phytoremediation
method,
while
research
gaps
were
suggested
tackle
some
challenges
inherent
approach
heavy-metal
soils.
