3D Graphene Structures for the Removal of Pharmaceutical Residues

Wan Ting Tee, Nicholas Yung Li Loh, Billie Yan Zhang Hiew, Lai Yee Lee*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Graphene nanomaterials have great potential applications in treating wastewater containing pharmaceutical residues due to their extraordinary physicochemical and adsorption properties. Despite being present in minute amounts in the aquatic environment, pharmaceutical residues can cause various health and environmental risks owing to their non-biodegradability, bioaccumulative and toxicity features. Hence, it is extremely vital to control the concentration of pharmaceutical residues in water resources. Notably, three-dimensional (3D) graphene structures have emerged as innovative adsorbents with fortified adsorption properties such as super-large theoretical surface area, abundant functional groups, and the capability to preserve the intrinsic properties of nanomaterials at a macroscopic level. In this chapter, the classification and main sources of pharmaceutical pollution are discussed. Thereafter, the principles and advantages of adsorption for pharmaceutical removal are covered. This chapter further evaluates the performance of primary 3D graphene structures, namely graphene aerogel, hydrogel, and beads, in relation to pharmaceutical adsorption. The synthesis methods and adsorption mechanisms of pharmaceutical residues by 3D graphene structures are assayed. Lastly, the challenges and outlook of 3D graphene structures in pharmaceutical adsorption are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3D Graphene
Subtitle of host publicationFundamentals, Synthesis, and Emerging Applications
EditorsRam K. Gupta
PublisherSpringer
Pages189-206
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-36249-1
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-36251-4, 978-3-031-36248-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameCarbon Nanostructures
ISSN (Print)2191-3005
ISSN (Electronic)2191-3013

Keywords

  • 3D graphene structures
  • Adsorption
  • Graphene
  • Pharmaceutical residues
  • Wastewater treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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