Understanding nanocellulose–water interactions: Turning a detriment into an asset

L Solhi, V Guccini, K Heise, I Solala… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Modern technology has enabled the isolation of nanocellulose from plant-based fibers, and
the current trend focuses on utilizing nanocellulose in a broad range of sustainable …

Nanocellulose for sustainable water purification

R Das, T Lindstrom, PR Sharma, K Chi… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Nanocelluloses (NC) are nature-based sustainable biomaterials, which not only possess
cellulosic properties but also have the important hallmarks of nanomaterials, such as large …

A review of nanocellulose adsorptive membrane as multifunctional wastewater treatment

AS Norfarhana, RA Ilyas, N Ngadi - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022 - Elsevier
Dyes, inorganic and organic solvents, heavy metals and oils represent a substantial danger
to water supplies, which is a major global problem. Advanced research and development in …

Nanocellulose-based aerogels for water purification: A review

J Paul, SS Ahankari - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023 - Elsevier
Water purification using thin membranes at high pressures through adsorption and size
exclusion is the widely used mechanism due to its simplicity and enhanced efficiency …

Advanced superhydrophobic and multifunctional nanocellulose aerogels for oil/water separation: A review

J Gao, J Wang, M Cai, Q Xu, J Zhang, X Cao… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
At present, the research and development of adsorbents for oil/water separation are mostly
focused on polymer materials. The third generation of aerogels are made from …

Toxicological assessment and adsorptive removal of lead (Pb) and Congo red (CR) from water by synthesized iron oxide/activated carbon (Fe3O4/AC) nanocomposite …

N Kumar, S Narayanasamy - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Heavy metals and dyes are the persistent pollutants causing harmful effects on living
organisms in different ecosystems. In current study, removal of Lead (Pb) and Congo Red …

Adsorption of diclofenac sodium by composite beads prepared from tannery wastes-derived gelatin and carbon nanotubes

CVT Rigueto, M Rosseto, MT Nazari… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Diclofenac is an emerging contaminant belonging to the class of pharmaceutical and
personal care products, and its presence in drinking water has been reported in several …

Application of cellulose-based materials as water purification filters; a state-of-the-art review

B Azimi, S Sepahvand, S Ismaeilimoghadam… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2024 - Springer
Water scarcity, identified as the most serious global risk by the World Economic Forum,
poses significant challenges due to its potential impact over the next decade. This study …

Facile preparation of sisal–Fe/Zn layered double hydroxide bio-nanocomposites for the efficient removal of rifampin from aqueous solution: kinetic, equilibrium, and …

M Negarestani, H Farimaniraad… - International Journal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In the present study, sisal–Fe/Zn LDH bio-nanocomposite for efficiently removing rifampin
was synthesized using a simple co-precipitation method. SEM, XRD, and FTIR analyses …

Structural characterisation and sorption capability of whey protein aerogels obtained by freeze-drying or supercritical drying

L Manzocco, S Plazzotta, J Powell, A de Vries… - Food …, 2022 - Elsevier
Whey protein isolate (WPI) hydrogels were converted into aerogels by freeze-drying (FD) or
supercritical drying (SCD). SCD resulted in denser aerogels, with a network of closely …