Facile Synthesis and Life Cycle Assessment of Highly Active Magnetic Sorbent Composite Derived from Mixed Plastic and Biomass Waste for Water Remediation
Ahmed I. Osman, Ahmed M. Elgarahy, Neha Mehta, Ala’a H. Al‐Muhtaseb, Ahmed S. Al‐Fatesh, David W. Rooney
Abstract
. Meanwhile, the recyclability of 92.4% of MPBC was demonstrated after 5 adsorption/desorption cycles. Findings from this study will inspire more sustainable and cost-effective production of magnetic sorbents, including those derived from combined plastic and biomass waste streams.
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SorptionSorbentBiomass (ecology)CharLangmuir adsorption modelAdsorptionDesorptionRaw materialMaterials scienceComposite numberPulp and paper industryChemical engineeringWaste managementEnvironmental scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialPyrolysisGeologyEngineeringOceanographyAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniques