TY - JOUR
T1 - Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation
T2 - a review
AU - Alkhaldi, Huda
AU - Alharthi, Sarah
AU - Alharthi, Salha
AU - AlGhamdi, Hind A.
AU - AlZahrani, Yasmeen M.
AU - Mahmoud, Safwat A.
AU - Amin, Lamia Galal
AU - Al-Shaalan, Nora Hamad
AU - Boraie, Waleed E.
AU - Attia, Mohamed S.
AU - Al-Gahtany, Samera Ali
AU - Aldaleeli, Nadiah
AU - Ghobashy, Mohamed Mohamady
AU - Sharshir, A. I.
AU - Madani, Mohamed
AU - Darwesh, Reem
AU - Abaza, Sana F.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s)
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Water is a fundamental resource, yet various contaminants increasingly threaten its quality, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Sustainable polymeric adsorbents have emerged as promising materials in adsorption-based water remediation technologies, particularly for the removal of contaminants and deactivation of water-borne pathogens. Pathogenetic water contamination, which involves the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, poses a significant threat to public health. This review aims to analyze the unique properties of various polymeric materials, including porous aromatic frameworks, biopolymers, and molecularly imprinted polymers, and their effectiveness in water remediation applications. Key findings reveal that these adsorbents demonstrate high surface areas, tunable surface chemistries, and mechanical stability, which enhance their performance in removing contaminants such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, and emerging contaminants from water sources. Furthermore, the review identifies gaps in current research and suggests future directions, including developing multifunctional polymeric materials and integrating adsorption techniques with advanced remediation technologies. This comprehensive analysis aims to contribute to advancing next-generation water purification technologies, ensuring access to clean and safe water for future generations.
AB - Water is a fundamental resource, yet various contaminants increasingly threaten its quality, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Sustainable polymeric adsorbents have emerged as promising materials in adsorption-based water remediation technologies, particularly for the removal of contaminants and deactivation of water-borne pathogens. Pathogenetic water contamination, which involves the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, poses a significant threat to public health. This review aims to analyze the unique properties of various polymeric materials, including porous aromatic frameworks, biopolymers, and molecularly imprinted polymers, and their effectiveness in water remediation applications. Key findings reveal that these adsorbents demonstrate high surface areas, tunable surface chemistries, and mechanical stability, which enhance their performance in removing contaminants such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, and emerging contaminants from water sources. Furthermore, the review identifies gaps in current research and suggests future directions, including developing multifunctional polymeric materials and integrating adsorption techniques with advanced remediation technologies. This comprehensive analysis aims to contribute to advancing next-generation water purification technologies, ensuring access to clean and safe water for future generations.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85210076537
U2 - 10.1039/D4RA05269B
DO - 10.1039/D4RA05269B
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85210076537
SN - 2046-2069
VL - 14
SP - 33143
EP - 33190
JO - RSC Advances
JF - RSC Advances
IS - 45
ER -
