[HTML][HTML] Biomass-derived biochar in wastewater treatment-a circular economy approach
OS Olugbenga, PG Adeleye, SB Oladipupo… - Waste Management …, 2024 - Elsevier
Over the years, promising results have been demonstrated using various biomass-based
adsorbents for the treatment of wastewater. However, the circular economy prospect of these …
adsorbents for the treatment of wastewater. However, the circular economy prospect of these …
[HTML][HTML] Removal of toxic heavy metals from aquatic systems using low-cost and sustainable biochar: a review
KHH Aziz - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metal pollution, mainly from industrial activity, has become a major environmental
problem, raising awareness about environmental protection and human health. These …
problem, raising awareness about environmental protection and human health. These …
[HTML][HTML] The growing threats and mitigation of environmental microplastics
Microplastics (MPs) are emerging pollutants that comprise a very serious environmental
nuisance and menace to the globe in the last decade. The environmental damages that MPs …
nuisance and menace to the globe in the last decade. The environmental damages that MPs …
The Unseen Threat of the Synergistic Effects of Microplastics and Heavy Metals in Aquatic Environments: A Critical Review
Abstract Purpose of Review The synergistic effects of microplastics (MPs) and heavy metals
are becoming major threats to aquatic life and human well-being. Therefore, understanding …
are becoming major threats to aquatic life and human well-being. Therefore, understanding …
Recent strategies for the remediation of Ivermectin from the environment: A critical review
Ivermectin (IVM) is arguably one of the most widely consumed drugs due to its wide range of
applications for various diseases such as viruses, cancer, parasites, and inflammation …
applications for various diseases such as viruses, cancer, parasites, and inflammation …
[HTML][HTML] A critical review of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems: Degradation mechanisms and removing strategies
Plastic waste discarded into aquatic environments gradually degrades into smaller
fragments, known as microplastics (MPs), which range in size from 0.05 to 5 mm. The …
fragments, known as microplastics (MPs), which range in size from 0.05 to 5 mm. The …
Effect of polyaniline dispersibility in chitin sponge matrix controlled by hydrophilicity on microplastics adsorption
Z Zhu, X Wu, Z Wang - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics have become an emerging threat to global ecosystems, and their efficient
removal faces with serious challenges. Herein, this study introduced different hydrophilic …
removal faces with serious challenges. Herein, this study introduced different hydrophilic …
Assessing the removal efficiency of microplastics: A comparative study using nanosized biochars derived from sustainable sources
The industrial use of plastic materials has led to the production of microplastics, posing
significant environmental risks. Microplastic pollution, especially in water systems, has …
significant environmental risks. Microplastic pollution, especially in water systems, has …
Bioadsorbents for removal of microplastics from water ecosystems: a review
P Mulindwa, JS Kasule, F Nantaba… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Microplastics (MPs) present a pressing environmental concern, posing formidable
challenges to their effective elimination from water systems. Bioadsorbents offer a promising …
challenges to their effective elimination from water systems. Bioadsorbents offer a promising …
The production of a novel adsorbent from forest waste (Platanus orientalis L.) for dye adsorption: Adsorption process optimization and experimental design
H Yildiz - Materials Science and Engineering: B, 2024 - Elsevier
In the study, a novel activated carbon material was produced using forest waste commonly
found in nature. The activation was completed by modifying the surface of the material with …
found in nature. The activation was completed by modifying the surface of the material with …