[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in functional materials for rare earth recovery: A review

O Artiushenko, RF da Silva, V Zaitsev - Sustainable Materials and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Rare Earth elements (REEs) were considered as one of the 14 critical mineral raw
materials that are a crucial part of high-tech and everyday consumer products. The demand …

A sustainable and highly efficient fossil-free carbon from olive stones for emerging contaminants removal from different water matrices

OJ Al-Sareji, RA Grmasha, M Meiczinger… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
The olive stone is a large waste product of the olive oil extraction industry. The present study
investigates developing activated carbon from olive stone waste (OSAC) to remove …

Graphene oxide synthesis and applications in emerging contaminant removal: a comprehensive review

B Anegbe, IH Ifijen, M Maliki, IE Uwidia… - Environmental Sciences …, 2024 - Springer
This thorough review explores the pioneering applications of graphene oxide (GO) in
tackling emerging environmental pollutants, highlighting its distinct role in environmental …

Biosorption of Pb(II) Using Natural and Treated Ardisia compressa K. Leaves: Simulation Framework Extended through the Application of Artificial Neural Network …

AY Vázquez-Sánchez, EC Lima, M Abatal, R Tariq… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study explored the effects of solution pH, biosorbent dose, contact time, and
temperature on the Pb (II) biosorption process of natural and chemically treated leaves of A …

[HTML][HTML] Rhodamine B sequestration using acid-precipitated and microwave-treated softwood lignin: Comparative isotherm, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

AO Adeola, M Cui, R Naccache - Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable development goals have emphasized the need to focus on water treatment to
mitigate the ever-rising demands for clean water. High costs and energy requirements have …

Graphene oxide impregnated activated carbon derived from coconut shell through hydrothermal carbonization for cationic dye removal: Adsorptive performance …

AA Chan, AAA Raman, WL Chong… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
The concept of the" circular economy” aims to minimize waste generation, energy
consumption, and CO 2 emissions while maximizing the use of agricultural byproducts …

Adsorptive removal of oxytetracycline using MnO2-engineered pine-cone biochar: thermodynamic and kinetic investigation and process optimization

P Bobde, AK Sharma, R Kumar, S Pal… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Indiscriminate use of oxytetracycline is linked to the development of antibiotic-resistant
genes, posing a serious threat to human health and ecosystem balance. This article reports …

[HTML][HTML] Machine learning assisted improved desalination pilot system design and experimentation for the circular economy

WM Ashraf, MA Jamil, GM Uddin, B Shboul… - Journal of Water …, 2024 - Elsevier
Desalination is among the most feasible solutions to supply sustainable and clean drinking
water in water scarcity areas. In this regard, Multi-Effect Desalination (MED) systems are …

A critical review on sustainable biorefinery approaches and strategies for wastewater treatment and production of value-added products

H Jiao, X He, J Sun, T Elsamahy, R Al-Tohamy… - Energy, Ecology and …, 2024 - Springer
An annual reduction in processing expenses results in the direct discharge of millions of
litters of diverse wastewater into the environment, which causes eutrophication and depletes …

[HTML][HTML] Biogenic production of eco-friendly Arjuna-ZnO NPs for sunlight-activated efficient degradation of organic dyes of high commercial usage

R Lal, A Sharma, T Gour, LK Agarwal… - Journal of Saudi …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study describes an environmentally benign biological method for the production
of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) by blending water-based leaf extract from a …