Application of Biosorbents in Environmental Purification
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Separations".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 October 2024) | Viewed by 1554
Special Issue Editors
Interests: air treatment; water purification; soil remediation; biosorbents; ionic liquids; metal organic frameworks; photocatalysis; environmental remediation; drug encapsulation/controlled release
Interests: advance oxidation processes; water/wastewater treatment; adsorption; materials synthesis; bioadsorption; air and soil treatment; (photo) catalysis
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Dear Colleagues,
Addressing environmental pollution, a global concern will require innovative and sustainable solutions. Biosorbents, derived from biomass or microorganisms, have gained increasing attention for their potential use in environmental purification due to their remarkable capacity to adsorb a wide array of contaminants, including heavy metals, organic pollutants, gases, and emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals and microplastics. These properties arise from their unique physicochemical characteristics, such as surface area, functional groups, and specific binding sites.
Research in this field encompasses the development and modification of biosorbents to enhance their efficacy, the elucidation of adsorption mechanisms and kinetics, and the application of biosorbents in various environmental scenarios. Studies have shown the cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, and versatility of biosorbents, making them valuable tools for water and wastewater treatment, air purification, and soil remediation.
Therefore, this Special Issue aims to consolidate and disseminate knowledge in the field. We invite you to contribute your research article, communication, or review related to the application of biosorbents in environmental purification.
Dr. Ventura Castillo Ramos
Prof. Dr. Manuel Sánchez-Polo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biosorbent
- biomass-derived material
- water treatment
- air purification
- gas separation
- soil remediation
- pollutant removal
- sorption
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