Recent advances in carbon-based adsorbent materials for ammonium removal from water

This systematic review examines recent advancements in carbon-based adsorbent materials for ammonium removal from water, a critical issue due to contamination from agricultural, domestic, and industrial sources. Elevated ammonium levels disrupt aquatic ecosystems and compromise water quality. Among...

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Main Authors: Ali Akbar Said, Mauliza Lisa, Rizki Fazli Rahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
Series:BIO Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/07/bioconf_icfaes24_02014.pdf
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description This systematic review examines recent advancements in carbon-based adsorbent materials for ammonium removal from water, a critical issue due to contamination from agricultural, domestic, and industrial sources. Elevated ammonium levels disrupt aquatic ecosystems and compromise water quality. Among various technologies, ion exchange and adsorption using materials such as activated carbon (AC) and biochar are highlighted for their efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits. Modified adsorbents, like manganese oxide-loaded AC, significantly enhance removal performance. Biochars, particularly those modified with NaOH and Mg2+, show improved capacities, especially when combined with heterotrophic nitrifying bacteria (HNB). Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), especially multi-walled CNTs, demonstrate superior adsorption capabilities. Direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) with CNT- immobilized membranes also shows promise. Lignite, a low-rank coal, proves to be an economical natural adsorbent with enhanced performance through aerobic dewatering and oxidation. Future research should optimize these materials for real-world applications, pilot-scale studies, and complex wastewater matrices.
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spelling doaj-art-0b2ab2d6ccf743708c8a676ec1a0e8002025-02-05T10:43:33ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582025-01-011560201410.1051/bioconf/202515602014bioconf_icfaes24_02014Recent advances in carbon-based adsorbent materials for ammonium removal from waterAli Akbar Said0Mauliza Lisa1Rizki Fazli Rahmad2Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah KualaDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Marine and Fisheries, Universitas Syiah KualaBiochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Syiah KualaThis systematic review examines recent advancements in carbon-based adsorbent materials for ammonium removal from water, a critical issue due to contamination from agricultural, domestic, and industrial sources. Elevated ammonium levels disrupt aquatic ecosystems and compromise water quality. Among various technologies, ion exchange and adsorption using materials such as activated carbon (AC) and biochar are highlighted for their efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits. Modified adsorbents, like manganese oxide-loaded AC, significantly enhance removal performance. Biochars, particularly those modified with NaOH and Mg2+, show improved capacities, especially when combined with heterotrophic nitrifying bacteria (HNB). Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), especially multi-walled CNTs, demonstrate superior adsorption capabilities. Direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) with CNT- immobilized membranes also shows promise. Lignite, a low-rank coal, proves to be an economical natural adsorbent with enhanced performance through aerobic dewatering and oxidation. Future research should optimize these materials for real-world applications, pilot-scale studies, and complex wastewater matrices.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/07/bioconf_icfaes24_02014.pdf
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