Repozytorium publikacji - Politechnika Gdańska

The spread of heavy metals throughout the ecosystem has extremely endangered human health, animals, plants, and natural resources. Hydrochar has emerged as a promising adsorbent for removing heavy metals from water and wastewater. Hydrochar, obtained from hydrothermal carbonization of biomass, owns unique physical and chemical properties that are highly potent in capturing heavy metals via surface complexation, electrostatic interactions, and ion exchange mechanisms. This review focuses on removing heavy metals by hydrochar adsorbents from water bodies. The article discusses factors affecting the adsorption capacity of hydrochars, such as contact time, pH, initial metal concentration, temperature, and competing ions. Literature on optimization approaches such as surface modification, composite development, and hybrid systems are reviewed to enlighten mechanisms undertaking the efficiency of hydrochars in heavy metals removal from wastewater. The review also addresses challenges such as hydrochar regeneration and reusability, alongside potential issues related to its disposal and metal leaching. Integration with current water purification methods and the significance of ongoing research and initiatives promoting hydrochar-based technologies were also outlined. The article concludes that combining hydrochar with modern technologies such as nanotechnology and advanced oxidation techniques holds promise for improving heavy metal remediation. Overall, this comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights to guide future studies and foster the development of effective, affordable, and environmentally friendly heavy metal removal technologies to ensure the attainment of safer drinking water for communities worldwide.

Autorzy

• Aisha Khanzada link otwiera się w nowej karcie ,
• dr inż. Hussein Al-Hazmi link otwiera się w nowej karcie ,
• Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan,
• dr inż. Joanna Majtacz link otwiera się w nowej karcie ,
• Grzegorz Piechota,
• Gopalakrishnan Kumar,
• Peyman Ezzati,
• Mohammad Saeb,
• Navid Rabiee,
• Hassan Karimi-Maleh,
• Eder C. Lima,
• prof. dr hab. inż. Jacek Mąkinia link otwiera się w nowej karcie