Recent advances in cellulose-based sustainable materials for wastewater treatment: An overview

Ramesh Sharma, Pinku Chandra Nath, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Biswanath Bhunia, Bishwambhar Mishra, Minaxi Sharma, Shweta Suri, Maharshi Bhaswant, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Sridhar

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Abstract

Water pollution presents a significant challenge, impacting ecosystems and human health. The necessity for solutions to address water pollution arises from the critical need to preserve and protect the quality of water resources. Effective solutions are crucial to safeguarding ecosystems, human health, and ensuring sustainable access to clean water for current and future generations. Generally, cellulose and its derivatives are considered potential substrates for wastewater treatment. The various cellulose processing methods including acid, alkali, organic & inorganic components treatment, chemical treatment and spinning methods are highlighted. Additionally, we reviewed effective use of the cellulose derivatives (CD), including cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nano-fibrils (CNFs), CNPs, and bacterial nano-cellulose (BNC) on waste water (WW) treatment. The various cellulose processing methods, including spinning, mechanical, chemical, and biological approaches are also highlighted. Additionally, cellulose-based materials, including adsorbents, membranes and hydrogels are critically discussed. The review also highlighted the mechanism of adsorption, kinetics, thermodynamics, and sorption isotherm studies of adsorbents. The review concluded that the cellulose-derived materials are effective substrates for removing heavy metals, dyes, pathogenic microorganisms, and other pollutants from WW. Similarly, cellulose based materials are used for flocculants and water filtration membranes. Cellulose composites are widely used in the separation of oil and water emulsions as well as in removing dyes from wastewater. Cellulose's natural hydrophilicity makes it easier for it to interact with water molecules, making it appropriate for use in water treatment processes. Furthermore, the materials derived from cellulose have wider application in WW treatment due to their inexhaustible sources, low energy consumption, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and renewable nature.

Original languageEnglish
Article number128517
JournalInternational Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Volume256
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biopolymers
  • Cellulose
  • Hydrogels
  • Nano composites
  • Wastewater

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Structural Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

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