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Christopher R Gough1, Kayla Callaway1, Everett Spencer1
1Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, United States.
ACS Omega
|May 31, 2021
Summary
Biobased materials like cellulose and chitin offer eco-friendly filtration solutions. These sustainable biopolymers are ideal for developing advanced air and water filters, addressing pollution and public health needs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Environmental Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Growing pollution necessitates advanced filtration for air and water.
- Conventional synthetic filters pose environmental challenges.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for mass-producible antiviral materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review biobased materials for filtration applications.
- To explore the synthesis, fabrication, and applications of biopolymers in filtration.
- To emphasize the potential of biopolymers as sustainable and biocompatible filters.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on biobased materials for filtration.
- Analysis of biopolymer properties, including cellulose, chitin, silk, soy, and keratin.
- Discussion of synthesis and fabrication techniques for biopolymer-based filters.
Main Results:
- Biobased materials are cost-effective, abundant, and customizable for filtration.
- Biopolymers offer intrinsic antibacterial and antiviral properties.
- These materials are suitable for filtering physical, chemical, and biological pollutants.
Conclusions:
- Biopolymers present a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic filtration materials.
- Their biodegradability and biocompatibility make them ideal for green filters.
- Further research into biopolymer-based filtration can address global pollution and health concerns.
