Study of the influence of the wastewater matrix in the adsorption of three pharmaceuticals by powdered activated carbon

M Gutiérrez, P Verlicchi, D Mutavdžić Pavlović - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of powdered activated carbon (PAC) as an absorbent has become a promising
option to upgrade wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) that were not designed to remove …

Assessment of antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and antiviral impact of a green zinc oxide/activated carbon nanocomposite

HS Hassan, D Abol-Fotouh, E Salama, MF Elkady - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
This work deals with the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles/activated carbon (ZnO
NPs/AC) nanocomposites with different weight ratios (3: 1, 1: 1, and 1: 3), where the …

Activated carbon for sepsis prevention and intervention: A modern way of utilizing old therapies

E Snezhkova, H Redl, J Grillari, M Osuchowski - C, 2023 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Uncontrolled inflammation often contributes to life-threatening sepsis
sequela such as multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and is accompanied by …

Bromelain-loaded polyvinyl alcohol–activated charcoal-based film for wound dressing applications

Y Ramdhun, M Mohanta, T Arunachalam… - Macromolecular …, 2023 - Springer
The present research focuses on bromelain-loaded polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)–activated
charcoal (AC) film with desired mechanical strength and biocompatible properties for wound …

The properties of activated carbons functionalized with an antibacterial agent and a new SufA protease inhibitor

E Burchacka, K Pstrowska, M Bryk, F Maciejowski… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
S. aureus is the cause of many diseases, including numerous infections of the skin. One way
to help combat skin infections is to use bandages containing activated carbon. Currently …

Beneficial alteration in growth performance, immune status, and intestinal microbiota by supplementation of activated charcoal-herb Extractum complex in broilers

L Wang, Y Zhang, X Guo, L Gong, B Dong - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
This study aimed to examine the effects of activated charcoal-herb extractum complex (CHC)
on the growth performance of broilers, inflammatory status, microbiota, and their …

Active Coatings development based on chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol polymeric matrix incorporated with thymol modified activated carbon nanohybrids

CE Salmas, A Leontiou, E Kollia, K Zaharioudakis… - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The food waste disposal to landfill practice contributes to the greenhouse problem due to the
emission of gases such as methane into the atmosphere. Shelf life extension of food …

Antibacterial Potential of Activated Carbon Impregnated with Garlic Extract

LAS Alvarino, F Manzotti, WM Moreira, TP de Araújo… - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
Contamination of water resources by pathogenic microorganisms is a major concern
worldwide. As an example, hospitals generate effluents with a wide range of chemical and …

Activated carbon impregnated with elementary iodine: Applications against virus-and bacteria-related issues

Y Natori, Y Kinase, N Ikemoto, F Spaziani, T Kojima… - C, 2021 - mdpi.com
An iodine-doped activated carbon (named IodAC) was developed by adsorbing molecular
iodine (I2) on commercially available activated carbon (AC). Iodine was selected with the …

Study of the Adsorption of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus Bacteria on Enterosorbent Obtained from Apricot Kernels

L Lupascu, O Petuhov, N Timbaliuc, T Lupascu - C, 2022 - mdpi.com
This paper presents the results of scientific research on the structural parameters and the
adsorption capacity of activated carbon obtained from apricot kernels (AC-A) in a fluidized …