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.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(18), С. 4317 - 4317
Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2024
The
growing
presence
of
diverse
pollutants,
including
heavy
metals,
organic
compounds,
pharmaceuticals,
and
emerging
contaminants,
poses
significant
environmental
health
risks.
Traditional
methods
for
pollutant
removal
often
face
limitations
in
efficiency,
selectivity,
sustainability.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
recent
advancements
innovative
adsorbents
designed
to
address
these
challenges.
It
explores
wide
array
non-conventional
adsorbent
materials,
such
as
nanocellulose,
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
graphene-based
composites,
biochar,
emphasizing
their
sources,
structural
characteristics,
unique
adsorption
mechanisms.
discusses
processes,
the
basic
principles,
kinetics,
isotherms,
factors
influencing
efficiency.
highlights
superior
performance
materials
removing
specific
pollutants
across
various
settings.
practical
applications
are
further
explored
through
case
studies
industrial
settings,
pilot
studies,
field
trials,
showcasing
real-world
effectiveness.
Additionally,
critically
examines
economic
considerations,
technical
challenges,
impacts
associated
with
adsorbents,
offering
balanced
perspective
on
viability
conclusion
emphasizes
future
research
directions,
focusing
development
scalable
production
methods,
enhanced
material
stability,
sustainable
regeneration
techniques.
assessment
underscores
transformative
potential
remediation
critical
role
advancing
protection.
Processes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(6), С. 1195 - 1195
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024
Adsorbent
materials
have
long
been
used
for
remediating
environmental
contaminants.
There
is
an
increasing
focus
on
developing
sustainable
adsorbent
long-term
use
in
environmentally
friendly
and
cost-effective
remediation.
“Green”
or
“eco-friendly”
sorbent
are
generally
prepared
from
renewable
recycled
resources,
minimal
toxic
effects,
involve
synthesis
processes
with
minor
chemical
energy
footprints,
high
reusability,
do
not
contribute
to
additional
waste
contamination.
Thus,
it
essential
sorption
capacity,
stability,
reusability.
The
literature
focuses
using
low-cost
produce
the
immobilization
of
contaminants
soil
water
systems.
regeneration
possibilities
adsorbents
evaluate
their
cost
effectiveness
impact
once
they
applied
at
field-scale.
This
review
evaluates
materials,
highlighting
green
eco-friendly
qualities
a
circular
economy,
contribution
United
Nations
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(UNSDG).
techniques,
ecotoxicity,
prospect
reusing
highlighted.
Further,
provides
insights
researchers
practitioners
interested
applying
adsorbents,
including
bio-based
carbon,
char,
fibrous
The
functionalization
of
textiles
through
grafting
modification
has
emerged
as
a
promising
approach,
offering
bright
future
for
the
textile
industry.
This
process
involves
covalent
attachment
functional
polymers
to
substrates,
imparting
desirable
properties
such
hydrophobicity,
antimicrobial
activity,
UV
resistance,
drug
delivery
capabilities,
flame
and
improved
dyeability.
Various
techniques,
including
chemical,
plasma-induced,
radiation-induced
grafting,
have
been
explored
achieve
these
modifications.
review
highlights
advancements
in
methods,
selecting
suitable
agents,
resulting
conferred
on
textiles.
discussion
also
addresses
environmental
economic
aspects
modification,
emphasizing
sustainable
practices
applications.
integration
into
manufacturing
processes
offers
significant
opportunities
developing
high-performance
with
tailored
functionalities,
meeting
evolving
demands
consumers
industries.
constant
evolution
adaptation
meet
keeps
our
industry
vibrant
engaging.
