[HTML][HTML] Potential of activated carbon from various sources as a low-cost adsorbent to remove heavy metals and synthetic dyes

YAB Neolaka, AAP Riwu, UO Aigbe, KE Ukhurebor… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Pollutants in water or wastewater raise grave public health problems. This review provides a
concise summary of the potential applications of activated carbon derived from various …

Recent advances in activated carbon modification techniques for enhanced heavy metal adsorption

M Mariana, AK HPS, EM Mistar, EB Yahya… - Journal of Water …, 2021 - Elsevier
The contamination of water with heavy metals is a global issue. Its water solubility and non-
degradability nature convert it into a potential threat to human health as well as flora and …

[HTML][HTML] A current advancement on the role of lignin as sustainable reinforcement material in biopolymeric blends

M Mariana, T Alfatah, AK HPS, EB Yahya… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Recently, the demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives has been
on the increase. Although numerous biopolymers such as cellulose, starch, plants proteins …

Sugarcane bagasse based activated carbon preparation and its adsorption efficacy on removal of BOD and COD from textile effluents: RSM based modeling …

SM Beyan, SV Prabhu, TT Sissay… - Bioresource Technology …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study focused on the removal of biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical
oxygen demand (COD) from textile waste effluents using activated carbon prepared from …

[HTML][HTML] An innovative and environmentally friendly bioorganic synthesis of activated carbon based on olive stones and its potential application for CO2 capture

J Serafin, B Dziejarski, J Sreńscek-Nazzal - Sustainable Materials and …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work presents an innovative, fully environmentally friendly method of obtaining
bioorganic activated carbon based on olive stones by applying banana plant extract as an …

Effects of physical and chemical activations on the performance of biochar applied in supercapacitors

CH Hsiao, S Gupta, CY Lee, NH Tai - Applied Surface Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, there has been a growing concern for environmental protection. Herein, an
economical, sustainable, and green method for synthesizing activated carbon from waste …

Unleashing the potential of pineapple peel-based activated carbon: Response surface methodology optimization and regeneration for methylene blue and methyl red …

NA Rosli, MA Ahmad, TU Noh - Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023 - Elsevier
The production of activated carbon (AC) by recycling agricultural byproducts such as waste
pineapple peel (PiP) is an example of a sustainable strategy for the environment and low …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the adsorption potential of Na2SiO3-activated porous carbon materials from waste bamboo biomass for ciprofloxacin rapid removal in wastewater

Y Guo, Q Wang - Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Effective utilization of biomass waste has become a key focus in achieving a sustainable
future, considering the substantial amount of waste generated globally. This study …

Adsorption of Hg (II) in an aqueous solution by activated carbon prepared from rice husk using KOH activation

Z Liu, Y Sun, X Xu, J Qu, B Qu - ACS omega, 2020 - ACS Publications
With the development of industry, the discharge of wastewater containing mercury ions
posed a serious threat to human health. Using biomass waste as an adsorbent to treat …

Valorization of Bambusa striata shavings into functional superparamagnetic material and its application in biodiesel production: response surface optimization …

A Das, B Kumbhakar, P Pachfule, G Baskar, H Li… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Herein, a novel highly porous biomass-based (Bambusa vulgaris striata) magnetic solid acid
catalyst was developed for the first time via simultaneous activation and magnetization …