Adsorption isotherm models: A comprehensive and systematic review (2010− 2020)

MM Majd, V Kordzadeh-Kermani, V Ghalandari… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Among numerous methods developed in purification and separation industries, the
adsorption process has received considerable attention due to its inexpensive, facile, and …

Removal of pharmaceuticals from water using sewage sludge-derived biochar: A review

I Ihsanullah, MT Khan, M Zubair, M Bilal, M Sajid - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, considerable attention has been paid to the beneficial utilization of sewage
sludge to reduce the risks associated with sludge disposal. Besides other applications of …

Engineered nanoparticles for removal of pollutants from wastewater: Current status and future prospects of nanotechnology for remediation strategies

S Khan, M Naushad, A Al-Gheethi, J Iqbal - Journal of Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Significant aspects of the world's water scenario, primarily associated with global population
growth and climate change, necessitate new technology implementation to ensure a supply …

Activation of peroxydisulfate by V-Fe concentrate ore for enhanced degradation of carbamazepine: Surface≡ V (III) and≡ V (IV) as electron donors promoted the …

L Lai, H Ji, H Zhang, R Liu, C Zhou, W Liu, Z Ao… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2021 - Elsevier
V-Fe concentrate ore was applied to activate peroxydisulfate (PDS) for carbamazepine
(CBZ) degradation. The excellent performance of V-Fe concentrate ore was mainly ascribed …

Hospital wastewater as a source of environmental contamination: An overview of management practices, environmental risks, and treatment processes

MT Khan, IA Shah, I Ihsanullah, M Naushad… - Journal of Water …, 2021 - Elsevier
A wide range of emerging contaminants (ECs), such as pharmaceutically active compounds,
personal care products (PCPs), endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), and hormones …

Toxicity and remediation of pharmaceuticals and pesticides using metal oxides and carbon nanomaterials

Z Fallah, EN Zare, M Ghomi, F Ahmadijokani, M Amini… - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
The worldwide development of agriculture and industry has resulted in contamination of
water bodies by pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other xenobiotics. Even at trace levels of …

GO crosslinked hydrogel nanocomposites of chitosan/carboxymethyl cellulose–A versatile adsorbent for the treatment of dyes contaminated wastewater

H Mittal, A Al Alili, PP Morajkar, SM Alhassan - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Graphene oxide (GO) crosslinked nanocomposites hydrogels (NCH) of chitosan (CS) and
carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) were synthesized and the feasibility of its application as a …

Sustainable green nanoadsorbents for remediation of pharmaceuticals from water and wastewater: A critical review

AH Khan, NA Khan, M Zubair, MA Shaida… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the last three decades, pharmaceutical research has increased tremendously to offer safe
and healthy life. However, the high consumption of these harmful drugs has risen …

Metformin as an emerging concern in wastewater: Occurrence, analysis and treatment methods

A Balakrishnan, M Sillanpää, MM Jacob… - Environmental Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Metformin is a wonder drug used as an anti-hypoglycemic medication; it is also used as a
cancer suppression medicament. Metformin is a first line of drug choice used by doctors for …

Adsorption behavior of fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin) using zinc oxide impregnated activated carbon prepared from jack fruit peel: Kinetics and isotherm studies

N Magesh, AA Renita, R Siva, N Harirajan, A Santhosh - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Ciprofloxacin is a pharmaceutical component used for treating various tract infections. This
is considered as an emerging contaminant due to the release of unreacted components …