Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal
Water contamination is a pervasive global crisis, affecting over 2 billion people worldwide, with pharmaceutical contaminants emerging as a significant concern due to their persistence and mobility in aquatic ecosystems. This review explores the potential of activated hydrochars, sustainable materia...
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| author | Manish Kumar Gautam Tamal Mondal Rupashri Nath Bidhan Mahajon Mukesh Chincholikar Anirbandeep Bose Dibya Das Rakesh Das Sandip Mondal |
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| description | Water contamination is a pervasive global crisis, affecting over 2 billion people worldwide, with pharmaceutical contaminants emerging as a significant concern due to their persistence and mobility in aquatic ecosystems. This review explores the potential of activated hydrochars, sustainable materials produced through biomass pyrolysis, to revolutionize the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from water sources. These materials possess high surface area, porous structure, and exceptional adsorption capabilities, making them a promising solution. The impact of pharmaceutical contaminants on aquatic ecosystems and human health is far-reaching, affecting biodiversity, water quality, and public health. To address this complex issue, a diverse range of techniques, including adsorption, biodegradation, and advanced oxidation processes, are employed in the pharmaceutical industry. Activated hydrochars offer substantial adsorption capacity, sustainable feedstock origins, and a minimal carbon footprint. This review highlights their potential in pharmaceutical contaminant removal and their broader applications in improving soil and air quality, resource recovery, and sustainable waste management. Interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of intelligent treatment systems are essential to fully unlock the potential of activated hydrochars. Regulatory support and policy frameworks will facilitate their responsible and widespread application, promising a cleaner and more sustainable future. This paper aims to inform scientists, environmental experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders about the promising role of activated hydrochars in addressing pharmaceutical contaminant challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eecedf2261ce46fc821b247317d552772024-03-27T13:30:14ZengMDPI AGC2311-56292024-01-01101810.3390/c10010008Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant RemovalManish Kumar Gautam0Tamal Mondal1Rupashri Nath2Bidhan Mahajon3Mukesh Chincholikar4Anirbandeep Bose5Dibya Das6Rakesh Das7Sandip Mondal8Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam Down Town University, Sankar Madhab Path, Gandhi Nagar, Panikhaiti, Guwahati 781026, Assam, IndiaDepartment of Botany, Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women, Dakshineswar, Kolkata 700035, West Bengal, IndiaDepartment of Roganidana and Vikriti Vigyana, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi 110076, Delhi, IndiaCentral Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058, Delhi, IndiaCentral Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058, Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Adamas University, Kolkata 700126, West Bengal, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, JIS University, Kolkata 700109, West Bengal, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Adamas University, Kolkata 700126, West Bengal, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Adamas University, Kolkata 700126, West Bengal, IndiaWater contamination is a pervasive global crisis, affecting over 2 billion people worldwide, with pharmaceutical contaminants emerging as a significant concern due to their persistence and mobility in aquatic ecosystems. This review explores the potential of activated hydrochars, sustainable materials produced through biomass pyrolysis, to revolutionize the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from water sources. These materials possess high surface area, porous structure, and exceptional adsorption capabilities, making them a promising solution. The impact of pharmaceutical contaminants on aquatic ecosystems and human health is far-reaching, affecting biodiversity, water quality, and public health. To address this complex issue, a diverse range of techniques, including adsorption, biodegradation, and advanced oxidation processes, are employed in the pharmaceutical industry. Activated hydrochars offer substantial adsorption capacity, sustainable feedstock origins, and a minimal carbon footprint. This review highlights their potential in pharmaceutical contaminant removal and their broader applications in improving soil and air quality, resource recovery, and sustainable waste management. Interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of intelligent treatment systems are essential to fully unlock the potential of activated hydrochars. Regulatory support and policy frameworks will facilitate their responsible and widespread application, promising a cleaner and more sustainable future. This paper aims to inform scientists, environmental experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders about the promising role of activated hydrochars in addressing pharmaceutical contaminant challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5629/10/1/8activated hydrocharspharmaceutical contaminant removalwater contaminationsustainable remediationenvironmental stewardship |
| spellingShingle | Manish Kumar Gautam Tamal Mondal Rupashri Nath Bidhan Mahajon Mukesh Chincholikar Anirbandeep Bose Dibya Das Rakesh Das Sandip Mondal Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal C activated hydrochars pharmaceutical contaminant removal water contamination sustainable remediation environmental stewardship |
| title | Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal |
| title_full | Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal |
| title_fullStr | Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal |
| title_short | Harnessing Activated Hydrochars: A Novel Approach for Pharmaceutical Contaminant Removal |
| title_sort | harnessing activated hydrochars a novel approach for pharmaceutical contaminant removal |
| topic | activated hydrochars pharmaceutical contaminant removal water contamination sustainable remediation environmental stewardship |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5629/10/1/8 |
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