Highlights•The status of fluoride contamination in groundwater of Asian countries is
reviewed.•India, Pakistan and China are critically affected by fluoride contamination.•Dental …

Groundwater pollution by fluoride is one of the prime concerns of the world population due
to its toxicity, which results in adverse health impacts. In this paper, we review the current …

Phosphogypsum is a pollutant waste generated by the fertilizer industry. Managing this
pollutant is challenging due to the large volumes generated worldwide. A promising route is …

Excessive intake of fluoride can lead to a series of fluorosis-based diseases, and how to
remove the excess fluoride from water is an urgent issue worldwide. Among various …

Abstract In this paper, Ce-AlOOH were investigated to develop as an adsorbent for removing
fluoride. Oxalic acid was selected as an effectively modified reagent to improve the …

Uranium extraction from seawater is a potential technique that will change the world.
Adsorption capacity, selectivity, and antibacterial ability for high-performance uranium …

Fluoride concentration in drinking water has become a global challenge due to its effects on
the human body. While small level (1–1.5 mg· L− 1) strengthens enamel and bone …

A low-cost and highly efficient biosorbent was prepared by loading Al/Fe oxides onto tea
waste and was tested for the ability to remove fluoride from drinking water. Key factors …

Hydroxyapatite-biomass nanocomposite (HAp-C) was successfully synthesized through a
combined ultrasonic/hydrothermal one-pot method and used as a novel adsorbent to …

Al-doped carbon nanotubes (Al-doped CNTs) were prepared as a multifunctional integrated
material of adsorbent and coagulant aid for organic pollutant removal from aqueous …