Activated carbon and their nanocomposites derived from vegetable and fruit residues for water treatment

A A Thamer; A Mustafa; H Q Bashar; Bao Van; Phuoc-Cuong Le; Miklós Jakab; T R Rashed; Karol Kułacz; MustafaM Hathal; Viola Somogyi; D Duc Nguyen

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121058

Activated carbon and their nanocomposites derived from vegetable and fruit residues for water treatment

J Environ Manage. 2024 May:359:121058. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121058. Epub 2024 May 6.

Authors

A A Thamer¹, A Mustafa¹, H Q Bashar¹, Bao Van², Phuoc-Cuong Le³, Miklós Jakab⁴, T R Rashed¹, Karol Kułacz⁵, MustafaM Hathal⁶, Viola Somogyi⁷, D Duc Nguyen⁸

Affiliations

¹ Chemistry Branch, Applied Sciences Department, University of Technology, Baghdad P.O. Box 19006, Iraq.
² Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, 550000, Danang, Viet Nam; School of Engineering & Technology, Duy Tan University, 550000, Danang, Viet Nam. Electronic address: [email protected].
³ The University of Danang-University of Science and Technology, 54 Nguyen Luong Bang, Lien Chieu Dist., Danang, 550000, Viet Nam.
⁴ College of Technical Engineering, Al-Farahidi University, 47024, Baghdad, Iraq.
⁵ Faculty of Chemistry, University of Wroclaw, F. Joliot-Curie 14, 50-383, Wrocław, Poland.
⁶ The Industrial Development and Regulatory Directorate, The Ministry of Industry and Minerals, Baghdad, Iraq; Sustainability Solutions Research Lab, Faculty of Engineering, University of Pannonia, Egyetem Str. 10, Veszprém H, 8200, Hungary.
⁷ Sustainability Solutions Research Lab, Faculty of Engineering, University of Pannonia, Egyetem Str. 10, Veszprém H, 8200, Hungary.
⁸ Department of Civil & Energy System Engineering, Kyonggi University, 442-760, Republic of Korea; Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 38714036
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121058

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.

Keywords: Biomass; Biomass-derived activated carbon; Nanocomposites; Pollutant removal; Wastewater treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adsorption
Biomass
Charcoal* / chemistry
Fruit* / chemistry
Nanocomposites* / chemistry
Vegetables* / chemistry
Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry
Water Purification* / methods