Access to drinkable water is becoming more and more challenging due to worldwide
pollution and the cost of water treatments. Water and wastewater treatment by adsorption on …

The rapid development of modern industry and excessive consumption of petroleum‐based
polymers have triggered a double crisis presenting a shortage of nonrenewable resources …

Nanocelluloses (NC) are nature-based sustainable biomaterials, which not only possess
cellulosic properties but also have the important hallmarks of nanomaterials, such as large …

Natural biopolymers, polymeric organic molecules produced by living organisms and/or
renewable resources, are considered greener, sustainable, and eco-friendly materials …

Chitosan, a low cost polymer, has been used in many studies for adsorption of heavy metal
ions. This review covers the performance of all those adsorbents which were derived from …

The ultra-high specific surface area and adjustable porosity of metal-organic frameworks
(MOFs) have great application potential in removing contaminants in water. However, due to …

Nanocellulose is currently in the limelight of extensive research from fundamental science to
technological applications owing to its renewable and carbon‐neutral nature, superior …

The brittle nature of early aerogels developed from inorganic precursors fueled the
discovery of their organic counterparts. Prominent among these organics are cellulose …

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have potential applications in removing pollutants such
as heavy metals, oils, and toxins from water. However, due to the intrinsic fragility of MOFs …

Chitosan has received widespread attention as an adsorbent for pollutants because of its
low cost and great adsorption potentials. Chitosan has abundant hydroxyl and amino groups …