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Carbon-based water filtration technologies have gained significant attention due to their effectiveness in removing contaminants from water sources. Several studies have extensively explored the adsorption capacities of carbon-based filtration while shedding light on its effectiveness in capturing a range of emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and industrial chemicals. Those studies have provided insights into the rate and extent of contaminant removal, influence of carbon characteristics and chemistry of water on adsorption efficiency.
However, there is a need to conduct further research regarding the long-term performance and increase lifespan of carbon-based filters with a focus on the adsorption behavior of carbon filters towards new and less-studied contaminants. This research collection also emphasizing the role of carbon's porous structure in capturing pollutants such as organic compounds, heavy metals, and micro-organisms.
These studies are of great importance as emerging contaminants continue to pose threats to global water safety and by optimizing the carbon filters and removing contaminants, water sources are purified, guaranteeing a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
The goal of this Research Topic collection is to provide authors a broad scope to investigate the optimization of water filtration membrane based on carbon nanomaterials, focusing on their efficiency in removing emerging contaminants from water. It is important to explore advancements in the adsorption capacities of carbon nanomaterials, the impact of carbon characteristics, and the influence of water chemistry and flow rates on the filtration process. By improving carbon adsorption capacity for water treatment, environmental sustainability is enhanced, contaminants are effectively removed, thus safeguarding aquatic ecosystems, reducing reliance on harsh chemicals, and supporting long-term water resource management.
The scope extends to proposing and evaluating practical optimization strategies to enhance the overall performance of carbon-based filters, such as, but not limited to:
• Long-term performance of carbon filters with a focus on the adsorption behavior of carbon-based filters towards new and less-studied contaminants.
• Carbon Filtration Dynamics to better understand how the activated carbon traps and removes emerging contaminants from water.
• Influence of different carbon Characteristics, such as source material and activation methods, affect its adsorption capabilities.
• Effect of Water Chemistry: Authors need to examine how the chemical composition of water, including the presence of emerging contaminants, influences the performance of carbon-based nano-filters.
• Impact of Flow Rates: Understanding the influence of varying flow rates on carbon filtration efficiency is crucial for authors to propose optimization strategies that align with real-world conditions.
•Role of Carbon structure: Authors can further investigate the role of carbon's porous structure in capturing pollutants such as organic compounds, heavy metals, and microorganisms and the effect of low architecture and composition.
• Optimization Strategies: Authors are tasked with developing practical and effective optimization strategies based on their findings, ensuring these strategies can be applied to enhance carbon filter performance in water treatment.
• Contribution to Water Treatment Knowledge: The research encourages authors to contribute to the broader knowledge base in water treatment, offering insights that can inform and improve the application of carbon filters in addressing contemporary challenges related to emerging contaminants.
However, there is a need to conduct further research regarding the long-term performance and increase lifespan of carbon-based filters with a focus on the adsorption behavior of carbon filters towards new and less-studied contaminants. This research collection also emphasizing the role of carbon's porous structure in capturing pollutants such as organic compounds, heavy metals, and micro-organisms.
These studies are of great importance as emerging contaminants continue to pose threats to global water safety and by optimizing the carbon filters and removing contaminants, water sources are purified, guaranteeing a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
The goal of this Research Topic collection is to provide authors a broad scope to investigate the optimization of water filtration membrane based on carbon nanomaterials, focusing on their efficiency in removing emerging contaminants from water. It is important to explore advancements in the adsorption capacities of carbon nanomaterials, the impact of carbon characteristics, and the influence of water chemistry and flow rates on the filtration process. By improving carbon adsorption capacity for water treatment, environmental sustainability is enhanced, contaminants are effectively removed, thus safeguarding aquatic ecosystems, reducing reliance on harsh chemicals, and supporting long-term water resource management.
The scope extends to proposing and evaluating practical optimization strategies to enhance the overall performance of carbon-based filters, such as, but not limited to:
• Long-term performance of carbon filters with a focus on the adsorption behavior of carbon-based filters towards new and less-studied contaminants.
• Carbon Filtration Dynamics to better understand how the activated carbon traps and removes emerging contaminants from water.
• Influence of different carbon Characteristics, such as source material and activation methods, affect its adsorption capabilities.
• Effect of Water Chemistry: Authors need to examine how the chemical composition of water, including the presence of emerging contaminants, influences the performance of carbon-based nano-filters.
• Impact of Flow Rates: Understanding the influence of varying flow rates on carbon filtration efficiency is crucial for authors to propose optimization strategies that align with real-world conditions.
•Role of Carbon structure: Authors can further investigate the role of carbon's porous structure in capturing pollutants such as organic compounds, heavy metals, and microorganisms and the effect of low architecture and composition.
• Optimization Strategies: Authors are tasked with developing practical and effective optimization strategies based on their findings, ensuring these strategies can be applied to enhance carbon filter performance in water treatment.
• Contribution to Water Treatment Knowledge: The research encourages authors to contribute to the broader knowledge base in water treatment, offering insights that can inform and improve the application of carbon filters in addressing contemporary challenges related to emerging contaminants.
Keywords: GAC, Water treatment, Emerging contaminants removal, Adsorption dynamics, Filtration optimization
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