Biomaterials for Pollutants Removal: From Molecular Perspectives
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023) | Viewed by 7135
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Interests: macromolecules; polysaccharides; adsorption; colloidal stability; polymer–surfactant interactions; clay minerals; nano-oxides; suspensions; electric double layer; radioecology
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Dear Colleagues,
Industrialization and inappropriate agricultural practices have released a wide variety of pollutants into the environment. Their presence in the environment has significantly limited the availability of natural resources. Therefore, it is now necessary to develop new, effective, cheap and environmentally friendly materials for the removal of pollutants. Due to the high adsorption capacity of hazardous compounds, as well as biocompatibility, non-toxicity and the minimal impact they have on the immune system, biomaterials are one of the best options. This group includes natural and synthetic polymers, metals, ceramics, carbon and composite materials. Extensive research on the removal efficiency and adsorption capacity of heavy metals, industrial pollutants and pharmaceuticals on biomaterials has been carried out using the following methods: adsorption, ion exchange, flocculation and membrane filtration. All the above-mentioned methods lead to an effective reduction in pollutants in the environment. The main aim of this Special Issue, "Biomaterials for Pollutants Removal: From Molecular Perspectives", is to create an open forum where researchers can share their research and discoveries. Both original research and review article contributions to this Special Issue may cover all aspects of biomaterials for contamination removal. Studies with a multidisciplinary input, offering new methodologies or insights, are particularly welcome.
Dr. Elżbieta Grządka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- bioadsorbents
- composites
- activated carbon
- zeolites
- industrial contaminants
- wastes
- heavy metals
- pharmaceuticals
- water treatment
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