Recent advances in cellulose, chitosan, and alginate based biopolymeric composites for adsorption of heavy metals from wastewater

AN Doyo, R Kumar, MA Barakat - Journal of the Taiwan Institute of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Biopolymer-based materials are getting more attention for sustainable
development in various applications, such as energy and environmental remediation …

Developments in seaweed biorefinery research: A comprehensive review

RS Baghel - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
The seaweed biorefinery is the analog of a petroleum refinery to produce a wide variety of
chemicals and fuels using the technological invention from seaweed biomass in a …

Multifunctional hydrophilic MXene/Gelatin composite aerogel with vertically aligned channels for efficient sustainable solar water evaporation and Oil/Water separation

N Xue, H Cui, W Dong, W Chu, M Li, H Jiang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar-driven water evaporation has emerged as a sustainable approach for water
purification and desalination, helping to relieve the long-standing water scarcity issues …

Thermally insulating cellulose nanofiber aerogels from brewery residues

N Ahmadi Heidari, M Fathi, N Hamdami… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Brewery spent grain (BSG), the main waste of the brewery industry, is often disposed of or
sold as an animal feed at low prices, neglecting the potential for further valorization. In this …

Full bio-based aerogel incorporating lignin for excellent flame retardancy, mechanical resistance, and thermal insulation

Q Cen, S Chen, D Yang, D Zheng… - … Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Aerogels have drawn a lot of interest as prospective insulation materials in the construction
industry due to their low thermal conductivity. However, the combination of excellent …

Antibiotics tetracycline adsorption and flame-retardant capacity of eco-friendly aerogel-based nanocellulose, graphene oxide, polyvinyl alcohol, and sodium …

VT Nguyen, LQ Ha, LCT Van, PTB Huynh… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents a new approach in aerogel based on nanocellulose, graphene oxide,
and its application as a novel adsorbent in water treatment and opening up a new potential …

Removal of heavy metals from wastewater by aerogel derived from date palm waste

S Gupta, A Saud, N Munira, A Allal… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cellulose that has been sourced from date palm leaves as a primary component was
utilised. This cellulose served as the foundational material for the development of an aerogel …

Preparation and characterization of flame-retardant and thermal insulating bio-based composite aerogels

X Han, S Ding, L Zhu, S Wang - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomass aerogels have gotten a lot of attention because of their remarkable characteristics
such as high porosity, low thermal conductivity, environmental friendliness, and …

[HTML][HTML] Superinsulating nanocellulose aerogels: effect of density and nanofiber alignment

D Sivaraman, G Siqueira, AK Maurya, S Zhao… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cellulose aerogels are potential alternatives to silica aerogels with advantages in cost,
sustainability and mechanical properties. However, the density dependence of thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Review on nanocomposite materials from cellulose, chitosan, alginate, and lignin for removal and recovery of nutrients from wastewater

AM Ahmed, ML Mekonnen, KN Mekonnen - … Polymer Technologies and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nutrient enrichment of the aquatic system promotes eutrophication, which degrades the
aesthetic and economic value of water systems. On the other hand, the global supply of …