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Surfactant-Assisted Modification of Adsorbents for Optimized Dye Removal
Isha Soni1, Pankaj Kumar1, Pooja Shandilya2
1School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, India.
ACS Omega
|September 22, 2025
Summary
Surfactant-modified adsorbents offer an eco-friendly solution for removing toxic synthetic dyes from water. This review details how these materials enhance dye capture and discusses their regeneration for industrial use.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Water Treatment
Background:
- Synthetic dyes pose environmental risks due to toxicity and persistence.
- Adsorbent materials are crucial for dye removal from wastewater.
- Surfactants offer eco-friendly enhancement of adsorbent performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the integration of surfactants into adsorbent matrices for dye removal.
- To explore mechanisms of enhanced adsorption efficiency.
- To assess the impact of wastewater constituents and material reusability.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on surfactant-modified adsorbents.
- Analysis of interactions between surfactants, adsorbents, and dye molecules.
- Investigation of adsorption dynamics, including competing ions and salts.
Main Results:
- Surfactant modification significantly enhances adsorbent dye-capturing capabilities.
- Understanding interactions reveals mechanisms for improved adsorption efficiency.
- Regeneration and reusability are key factors for industrial viability.
Conclusions:
- Surfactant-modified adsorbents represent a promising, cost-effective technology for dye removal.
- Synergistic integration of surfactants within adsorbent matrices is crucial.
- Further research can optimize these materials for industrial wastewater treatment.
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