Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Heliyon
Publication Date
9-15-2024
Abstract
Global groundwater contamination by Arsenic (As) presents a grave danger to the health of living beings and wildlife, demanding comprehensive remediation strategies. This review delves into the complex landscape of arsenic remediation, encompassing its chemical forms, occurrences, sources, and associated health risks. Advanced techniques, notably biomass-derived adsorbents, emerge as promising and cost-effective solutions. The exploration spans preparing and modifying biomass-derived adsorbents, unraveling their adsorption capacity, influencing factors, isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Noteworthy attention is given to plant-agricultural waste, algal-fungal-bacterial, and iron-modified biomass-derived adsorbents. The comprehensive discussion of the adsorption mechanism highlights the efficacy of low-cost biomass, particularly from plant, animal, and agricultural residues, offering a sustainable remedy for arsenic removal. This insightful review contributes to the understanding of evolving technologies essential for addressing arsenic contamination in wastewater, emphasizing the potential of renewable biomaterials in advancing efficient remediation practices.
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ISSN
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
10
Issue
17
Disciplines
Environmental Sciences
Keywords
Adsorbents, Adsorption, Arsenic, Biomass, Wastewater
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Sharma, Gaurav; Verma, Yaksha; Lai, Chin Wei; Naushad, Mu; Iqbal, Jibran; Kumar, Amit; and Dhiman, Pooja, "Biochar and biosorbents derived from biomass for arsenic remediation" (2024). All Works. 6779.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/6779
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Open Access
yes
Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series