1. Activated carbon and their nanocomposites derived from vegetable and fruit residues for water treatment.
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Thamer AA, Mustafa A, Bashar HQ, Van B, Le PC, Jakab M, Rashed TR, Kułacz K, Hathal M, Somogyi V, and Nguyen DD
- Subjects
- Adsorption, Water Pollutants, Chemical chemistry, Biomass, Nanocomposites chemistry, Charcoal chemistry, Water Purification methods, Fruit chemistry, Vegetables chemistry
- Abstract
Water pollution remains a pressing environmental issue, with diverse pollutants such as heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds posing a significant threat to clean water access. Historically, biomass-derived activated carbons (ACs) have served as effective adsorbents for water treatment, owing to their inherent porosity and expansive surface area. Nanocomposites have emerged as a means to enhance the absorption properties of ACs, surpassing conventional AC performance. Biomass-based activated carbon nanocomposites (ACNCs) hold promise due to their high surface area and cost-effectiveness. This review explores recent advancements in biomass-based ACNCs, emphasizing their remarkable adsorption efficiencies and paving the way for future research in developing efficient and affordable ACNCs. Leveraging real-time communication for ACNC applications presents a viable approach to addressing cost concerns., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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