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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Chitosan, derived from chitin, is a biodegradable, non-toxic, and cost-effective biopolymer.
  • Its abundant functional groups (-NH2 and -OH) facilitate efficient pollutant interaction.
  • Chitosan is a promising material for sustainable wastewater treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review pollutant separation techniques using chitosan-based materials.
  • To examine adsorption mechanisms at the molecular level.
  • To assess the performance of modified chitosan adsorbents for various pollutants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pollutant separation techniques: adsorption, membrane filtration, flocculation, and photocatalysis.
  • Analysis of adsorption mechanisms and molecular interactions.
  • Comparative assessment of diverse chitosan-based adsorbents (hydrogels, nanoparticles, etc.).

Main Results:

  • Chitosan-based materials demonstrate significant potential in removing heavy metals, dyes, and emerging organic pollutants.
  • Various modifications enhance chitosan's performance in pollutant removal.
  • Recent advancements (2015-2025) show increasing efficacy of chitosan adsorbents.

Conclusions:

  • Chitosan-based materials are highly effective for sustainable wastewater treatment.
  • Further research is needed to design high-performing chitosan adsorbents for real-world water matrices.
  • Optimized chitosan derivatives hold promise for advanced water purification technologies.