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    • Sorbents have a long history in extracorporeal blood treatments, with potential for broader clinical use.
    • Understanding sorbent properties is key to advancing their application.

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    • To review the fundamental principles of sorbent technology for extracorporeal solute removal.
    • To highlight the importance of sorbent biocompatibility in clinical settings.
    • To discuss current and future applications of sorbents in medicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of sorbent composition, structure, and solute removal mechanisms.
    • Emphasis on hemoperfusion and coupled plasma filtration-adsorption for sepsis.
    • Presentation of novel sorbent-based approaches for acute conditions and end-stage renal disease.

    Main Results:

    • Sorbents offer versatile mechanisms for solute removal beyond diffusion and convection.
    • Biocompatibility is a critical factor for successful clinical implementation of sorbents.
    • Sorbent technologies show promise for diverse clinical applications, including sepsis and renal disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Sorbent technologies represent a significant advancement in extracorporeal blood purification.
    • Further research into sorbent principles and applications can lead to improved patient outcomes.
    • Sorbents are poised to play an increasingly important role in managing various clinical disorders.