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Sorption of pollutants by porous carbon, carbon nanotubes and fullerene- An overview

Environmental Science and Pollution Research volume 20, pages 2828–2843 (2013)Cite this article

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The quality of water is continuously deteriorating due to its increasing toxic threat to humans and the environment. It is imperative to perform treatment of wastewater in order to remove pollutants and to get good quality water. Carbon materials like porous carbon, carbon nanotubes and fullerene have been extensively used for advanced treatment of wastewaters. In recent years, carbon nanomaterials have become promising adsorbents for water treatment. This review attempts to compile relevant knowledge about the adsorption activities of porous carbon, carbon nanotubes and fullerene related to various organic and inorganic pollutants from aqueous solutions. A detailed description of the preparation and treatment methods of porous carbon, carbon nanotubes and fullerene along with relevant applications and regeneration is also included.

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T. Saleh acknowledges the support of Chemistry department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and V. K. Gupta acknowledges the support of DST Gov. of India, New Delhi, for supporting through WTI.

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Gupta, V.K., Saleh, T.A. Sorption of pollutants by porous carbon, carbon nanotubes and fullerene- An overview. Environ Sci Pollut Res 20, 2828–2843 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-013-1524-1

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Keywords

  • Porous carbon
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Fullerene
  • Adsorption
  • Pollutants