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Bio-sorbents derived from agricultural biomass for the removal of emerging pollutants and its adsorption mechanisms

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The presence of emerging pollutants in water bodies has become a significant concern due to their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. In recent years, bio-sorbents have emerged as promising alternatives for the removal of emerging pollutants due to their eco-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, and high adsorption capacities. However, primary biochar has some drawbacks like the least adsorption capacity and small sorption limits. However, biochar must be improved in order to be used in the treatment of emulsifiable concentrate water. Number of attempt has been made on the confiscation of ECs from effluents by modified biochar (mBC) are currently available. Functionalizing biochar involves modifying its surface properties to enhance its performance in different applications. These modifications can be achieved through various techniques, leading to biochars with different physicochemical properties. The impacts, behaviors, and adsorption processes of customized biochar on various Environmental Pollutants (EPs) depend on these variations. It is vital to evaluate and assimilate information regarding EC adsorption in a systematic manner. Concerning modified biochar. The first method for removing EC from charcoal is discussed in this review paper. The performance and adsorption mechanism of mBC on conventional EPs are examined. Ultimately, the leading study trends and developments, along with ideas and recommendations for impending progress, are discussed.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

    Abdul Sattar Jatoi

  2. Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, 550000, Vietnam

    Hung Minh Nguyen

  3. Changzhou DUBO Polymer Co., Ltd., Changzhou, 213002, China

    Jawad Ahmed

  4. Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Samara University Ethiopia, Samara, Ethiopia

    Albert Jeyapaul

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Jatoi, A.S., Nguyen, H.M., Ahmed, J. et al. Bio-sorbents derived from agricultural biomass for the removal of emerging pollutants and its adsorption mechanisms. J IRAN CHEM SOC 20, 2457–2470 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-023-02848-0

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