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A green approach for modification and functionalization of wool fabric using bio- and nano-technologies
In the present work, we propose a green and sustainable strategy for eco-friendly surface modification of wool structure using biosynthesized...
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Introduction to Metal–Organic Framework Sponges and Their Synthetic and Functionalization Strategies
Supramolecular nanoporous structured materials including cyclodextrins, metal oxides, hydrogels, nanocomposites, and metal–organic frameworks,...
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Construction of 3D network aluminum sludge-based hydrogel beads: combination of macroization, amino functionalization, and resource utilization
An aluminum sludge-based composite material was constructed against the problems of phosphorus pollution and the waste of aluminum sludge resources....
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Lignin modification and valorization in medicine, cosmetics, environmental remediation and agriculture: a review
The circular economy requires advanced methods to recycle biomass into value-added materials, such as lignin extraction and modification. Here, we...
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Multifunctional carbon dots in nanomaterial surface modification: a descriptive review
The surface properties of nanomaterials are an important consideration in most scientific and technological applications. Several methodologies can...
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Nanomaterial Composite Based Nanofiber Membrane: Synthesis to Functionalization for Wastewater Purification
Water has been essential element for survival and development of the living being. Our blue planet comprises 70% of the water, out of which 97.5% is...
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Influence of the surface modification of granular-activated carbon synthesized from macauba on heavy metal sorption
Adsorption on activated carbon is a promising technique for the treatment of low-concentration heavy metal pollutants in water with high efficiency...
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Removal of endocrine disrupting chemicals from water through urethane functionalization of microfiltration membranes via electron beam irradiation
Polyethersulphone (PES) membranes modified with urethane functional groups were prepared through an interfacial reaction using electron beam...
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Size- and surface functionalization-driven molecular interaction of CdSe quantum dots with jack bean urease: multispectroscopic, thermodynamic, and AFM approach
Quantum dots (QDs) with distinctive optical properties have been extensively researched and developed for usage in solar cells, imaging, drug...
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Application of MCM-48 with large specific surface area for VOCs elimination: synthesis and hydrophobic functionalization for highly efficient adsorption
MCM-48 molecular sieve with a large specific area (1470.87 m 2 /g) was hydrothermally synthesized for VOCs elimination by the adsorption method. The...
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Some Aspects of the Synthesis, Characterization and Modification of Poly(ether)sulfone Polymeric Membrane for Removal of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Wastewater Samples
AbstractThe disposal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in water streams continues to be a challenge, where textile and pharmaceutical...
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Optimized Functionalization of Industrial Waste for Oil Spill Remediation
Oil spill and leakage can severely affect the environment, as many recent events testify. Many methods and materials have been developed and tested...
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Gold modification by reduction of a diazonium salt prepared from an aliphatic diamine: a new useful means to remove hazardous substances
We studied the electrochemical reduction based on gold electrode of a diazonium salt prepared from ethylenediamine. This is the first time where the...
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Green surface functionalization of chitosan with spent tea waste extract for the development of an efficient adsorbent for aspirin removal
This study investigates the feasibility of spent tea waste extract (STWE) as a green modifying agent for the modification of chitosan adsorbent...
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Functionalization of carbon from rubber fruit shells (Hevea brasiliensis) with silane agents and its application to the adsorption of bi-component mixtures of methylene blue and crystal violet
In this research, activated carbon was obtained from rubber fruit shells (ACRPs). The obtained activated carbon (ACRPs) was modified by magnetite...
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Sustainable Utilization of Anthropogenic Coal Fly Ash Through Mechanical and Chemical Activation
Anthropogenic coal fly ash (CFA) is a pozzolanic material comprises silico-alumina, making it an excellent secondary raw material with a range of...
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Modification of agricultural wastes to improve sorption capacities for pollutant removal from water – a review
Water pollution is a great risk to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Among water pollution remediation strategies, adsorption mechanisms provide...
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A review on sustainable management of biomass: physicochemical modification and its application for the removal of recalcitrant pollutants—challenges, opportunities, and future directions
Adsorption is one of the most efficient methods for remediating industrial recalcitrant wastewater due to its simple design and low investment cost....
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Advances in Modified Wood-Based Adsorbents for Contaminant Removal: Valorization Methods, Modification Mechanisms, and Environmental Applications
Purpose of ReviewWood-based adsorbents are increasingly used for environmental applications. They demonstrate considerable advantages, including...
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Functionalization of melamine sponge for the efficient recovery of Pt(IV) from acid leachates
The recovery of platinum from industrial waste is of critical importance. Usually, the recovery method is to dissolve the solid waste with acid to...
