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ClearBio-Based Polymeric Membranes: Development and Environmental Applications
This review examined bio-based polymeric membranes as environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil-derived materials for water treatment, discussing polymer selection, preparation methods, green solvents, and their effectiveness in removing organic and inorganic contaminants.
Emerging Materials to Prepare Mixed Matrix Membranes for Pollutant Removal in Water
This review examines how mixed matrix membranes made by embedding functional materials into polymer substrates can be used to remove various water pollutants including microplastics. The study highlights emerging nanomaterials such as metal-organic frameworks and carbon nanotubes that enhance membrane performance, offering a promising approach for advanced wastewater treatment.
Nanotechnology-Based Approaches for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
This review examines nanotechnology-based approaches for removing emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, and microplastics from water, comparing the removal efficiencies of nanomaterial adsorbents, photocatalysts, and membrane systems against conventional treatment methods.
Bacterial cellulose for emerging contaminants: A review of applications for PFAS, nanoplastics, and endocrine disruptors in water treatment
This review is the first to comprehensively evaluate bacterial cellulose as a platform for removing PFAS, nanoplastics, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals from water, finding that its high surface area, mechanical strength, and tunable chemistry enable adsorption, photodegradation, and biodegradation of these persistent contaminants.
Current Status and Advancement of Nanomaterials within Polymeric Membranes for Water Purification
This review examines advances in nanomaterial-enhanced polymeric membranes for water purification, including the removal of contaminants like heavy metals, organic pollutants, and microplastics. Researchers highlight how integrating materials such as metal nanoparticles, nanofibers, and graphene oxide can improve membrane performance for filtering various waterborne pollutants. The study suggests these technologies hold promise for addressing growing challenges in water contamination.
The Role of Biocomposites and Nanocomposites in Eliminating Organic Contaminants from Effluents
Not relevant to microplastics — this review evaluates biocomposite and nanocomposite sorbents for removing heavy metals, dyes, and hydrocarbons from industrial wastewater, comparing adsorption mechanisms and recyclability.
Sustainable Design of Bio-Composite Membranes for Dual Contaminant Separation and Environmental Remediation
This study developed a cellulose acetate composite membrane capable of simultaneously removing both microplastics/nanoplastics and oil contaminants from water using an environmentally benign fabrication process, offering a multifunctional alternative to conventional single-target treatment systems.
Preparation and Modification of New Functional Materials for Organic Pollutant Elimination
This review examines the design and modification of advanced functional materials for eliminating organic pollutants from water, covering biomass-derived polymers, metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and other biocompatible materials developed to address emerging contaminants including PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics.
Function of nanomaterials in the treatment of emerging pollutants in wastewater
Researchers reviewed the application of nanomaterials for treating emerging pollutants in wastewater, including microplastics, antibiotics, and endocrine disruptors. The study suggests that nanotechnology-based approaches offer promising advantages over conventional treatment methods in terms of efficiency and sustainability for addressing new types of water contaminants.
Advances in Chitosan-Based Materials for Application in Catalysis and Adsorption of Emerging Contaminants
This review covers how chitosan, a natural material derived from shellfish shells, can be used to remove emerging contaminants including microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and PFAS chemicals from water. Chitosan-based materials can be shaped into particles, membranes, and gels that effectively absorb a wide range of pollutants, offering a more sustainable alternative to conventional water treatment methods for reducing human exposure to harmful contaminants.
Multiple roles of dissolved organic matter on typical engineered nanomaterials: environmental behaviors, pollutants removal and potential risks
This review examines how dissolved organic matter in natural water interacts with engineered nanomaterials, influencing their environmental behavior, pollutant removal capacity, and potential ecological risks in aquatic systems.
Recent Studies of Membranes for Liquids Separation and Water Treatment
This review surveys recent advances in membrane technologies for liquid separation and water treatment, covering the growing challenge of removing diverse pollutants including inorganic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pathogens, and microplastics generated by rapid urbanization and industrialization. The authors evaluate membrane performance, fouling challenges, and emerging modifications aimed at improving selectivity and durability for various wastewater treatment applications.
Lignocellulose-Based Biosorbents for the Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) from Water: A Review
This review examines how biosorbents made from plant-based lignocellulose materials can remove emerging contaminants like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and microplastics from water. These natural materials are abundant, low-cost, and can be modified to improve their pollutant-trapping ability. The approach offers a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive water treatment methods for tackling the growing problem of emerging pollutants in wastewater.
Understanding emerging contaminants in water and wastewater: A comprehensive review on detection, impacts, and solutions
This review covers emerging contaminants in water including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, microplastics, and nanomaterials that escape conventional water treatment and persist in the environment. It evaluates advanced detection techniques and newer treatment methods such as membrane filtration, advanced oxidation, and bioremediation to address these pollutants that pose ongoing risks to public health.
Microplastic removal from wastewater through biopolymer and nanocellulose-based green technologies
Biopolymer-based coagulation and flocculation agents were shown to effectively remove microplastics from wastewater, offering a more sustainable alternative to synthetic chemical flocculants. The approach supports eco-friendly microplastic treatment that avoids adding further chemical pollutants to effluents.
Optimized Polymeric Membranes for Water Treatment: Fabrication, Morphology, and Performance
This review examines advances in polymer membrane design for water purification, focusing on how chemical functionalization and fabrication methods determine membrane performance. Researchers highlight promising developments incorporating metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and graphene into polymer membranes for selectively removing toxic metals and chemicals. The study emphasizes that choosing the right polymer chemistry and morphology is critical for developing efficient water treatment systems.
Role of Constructed Wetlands in Wastewater Treatment and Mitigation of Emerging Contaminants
This review examines how constructed wetlands can serve as sustainable, cost-effective systems for treating wastewater and removing emerging contaminants including nanoplastics, pharmaceuticals, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The authors describe how physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms work together in these engineered ecosystems to break down persistent pollutants. The study suggests that constructed wetlands offer a promising nature-based solution for addressing contaminants that conventional treatment methods struggle to remove.
Going beyond Cellulose and Chitosan: Synthetic Biodegradable Membranes for Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Oil–Water Remediation
This review examined synthetic biodegradable membranes beyond cellulose and chitosan for water treatment, finding that while bioplastic membranes offer promise for reducing microplastic waste from conventional filters, challenges with brittleness and water stability still need to be addressed.
Removal of natural organic matter from surface water sources by nanofiltration and surface engineering membranes for fouling mitigation – A review
Researchers reviewed how nanofiltration membranes can remove natural organic matter — a key source of toxic disinfection byproducts — from drinking water, and assessed how surface engineering can reduce membrane clogging (fouling). They found that membranes modified with zwitterionic polymers show the most promise for maintaining clean, effective water treatment over time.
The Quest Towards Superhydrophobic Cellulose and Bacterial Cellulose Membranes and Their Perspective Applications
This review examines advances in developing superhydrophobic cellulose and bacterial cellulose membranes, biopolymers that offer an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic polymers which generate microplastics and toxic substances. The review covers functionalization strategies that modify physical, chemical, and biological properties of these high-surface-area materials and surveys their emerging applications in filtration, oil-water separation, and environmental remediation.
Developments in the Application of Nanomaterials for Water Treatment and Their Impact on the Environment
This review covers the application of nanomaterials for water treatment and remediation, evaluating how nanomaterial properties enable removal of pollutants including heavy metals, organic contaminants, and microplastics. It surveys the current state of research and discusses practical challenges for scaling up nanomaterial-based water treatment.
Biopolymeric Nanocomposites for Wastewater Remediation: An Overview on Recent Progress and Challenges
This review examines how nanocomposites made from natural biopolymers like chitosan can be used to filter pollutants including microplastics out of wastewater. These biodegradable materials offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional water treatment methods, which matters for human health because cleaner wastewater means fewer microplastics reaching drinking water sources.
Membrane Technologies at the Frontier: A Review of Advanced Solutions for Microplastics and Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater
This review evaluates advanced membrane-based technologies for removing microplastics and emerging contaminants from wastewater, covering mechanisms such as size exclusion, adsorption, and biodegradation. Researchers identified membrane fouling as the primary constraint on operational efficiency, with different fouling types contributing to reduced water flow and increased energy costs. The study outlines future directions including intelligent membranes, AI-driven monitoring systems, and circular economy approaches to sustainable wastewater treatment.
Emerging organic pollutants in aqueousenvironments: Detection, monitoring, andremoval techniques
This review covers detection, monitoring, and removal techniques for emerging organic pollutants in aquatic environments, including microplastics, surveying analytical advances and treatment technologies developed over recent decades.