Functionalizing natural polymers to develop green adsorbents for wastewater treatment applications

Davronbek Bekchanov (Corresponding author), Mukhtar Mukhamediev, Sherimmat Yarmanov, Peter Lieberzeit, Adnan Mujahid

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Abstract

The present study provides an overview of scientific developments made in the last decade in the field of green adsorbents focusing on the modifications in natural polymers and their applications such as, wastewater treatment, and ion exchange. For this purpose, an introduction to the various methods of modifying natural polymers is first given, and then the properties, application, and future priorities of green adsorbents are also discussed. Methods of modification of natural polymers under homogeneous and heterogeneous conditions using modifiers with different properties are also described. Various methods for modifying natural polymers and the use of the obtained green adsorbents are reviewed. A comparison of the sorption properties of green adsorbents based on natural polymers and other adsorbents used in industry has also been carried out. With the participation of green adsorbents based on natural polymers, the properties of treated wastewaters having toxic metal ions, organic dyes, petroleum products, and other harmful compounds was analyzed. Future perspectives on green adsorbents based on natural polymers are as also highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Article number121397
JournalCarbohydrate Polymers
Volume323
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 104018 Polymer chemistry
  • 104017 Physical chemistry

Keywords

  • Application and properties
  • Green adsorbents
  • Modification
  • Natural polymers

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