Description
Composites and Biocomposites for Heavy Metal Adsorption delves into the latest advancements in this crucial area of research. With a focus on integrating materials like composites and bio-composites, the book demonstrates how these combinations can achieve superior heavy metal removal compared to single materials. This efficiency stems from their enhanced ability to eliminate hazardous intermediate metabolites present in heavy metals. Additionally, the book examines the application, mechanisms, and performance evaluation of various composites and bio-composites used in heavy metal removal. It also explores the techno-economic and lifecycle assessments of these materials, making it a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and students alike.- Presents the latest developments on composites and biocomposites as absorbents for heavy metal removal- Addresses their fundamentals, properties, preparation methods, and applications- Covers ash, activated carbon, biochar, hydrochar, pyrochar, agricultural waste, hydrogels, waste industrial sludge, geological materials, graphene, carbon nanotubes, MXenes, polymers, metals, nanomaterials, metal–organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and microalgae
Table of Contents
1. Heavy metal sources, generation, and characteristics2. Impacts of heavy metal contaminated effluents on the environment.3. Synthesis, modifications, characterization, and application of composites for heavy metal adsorption4. Biochar, hydrochar, and their derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption5. Zero-valent iron and its derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption6. Geological materials and their derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption7. Graphene and its derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption8. Carbon nanotube and its derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption9. MXene and its derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption10. Agricultural wastes and their derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption11. Magnetic materials and their derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption12. Hydrogels and their derivative composites for heavy metal adsorption13. Covalent organic frameworks and their derivative bio-composites for heavy metal adsorption14. Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks and their derivative bio-composites for heavy metal adsorption15. Techno-economic and life-cycle assessment of composites for heavy metal adsorption16. Synthesis, Application and Efficiency of metal-organic frameworks for heavy metal adsorption17. Microbial Absorption of Lead as a Sustainable Strategy for Remediation in a Contaminated Environment18. Effective Heavy Metals Removal from Wastewater: Exploring the Efficacy of Various Biochar-Based Adsorbents19. Impact of Heavy Metals on Environment and Human Biochemistry: Toxicity and Potential Bioremediation Mechanisms20. Advances in microalgae and their derivative composite for heavy metal adsorption21. Polymers and Their Derivative Composites for Heavy Metal Adsorption: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Perspectives
