Fixed-bed adsorption of Pb(ii) and Cu(ii) from multi-metal aqueous systems onto cellulose--hydroxyapatite granules: optimization using response surface methodology.

We prepared cellulose microfibrils--hydroxyapatite (CMFs--HAP (8%)) in a granular form. We evaluated the ability of these granules to eliminate Pb(ii) and Cu(ii) ions from aqueous solution in dynamic mode using a fixed-bed adsorption column. Several operating parameters (inlet ion concentration, feed flow rate, bed height) were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) based on a Doehlert design.

Effect of sodium alginate-based superabsorbent hydrogel on tomato growth under different water deficit conditions.

The main challenge facing agriculture today is water scarcity. At present, agriculture consumes around 70 % of the planet's freshwater, much of which is lost through evaporation, leaching and runoff. This wastage, combined with the increased frequency and severity of droughts linked to climate change, is having a considerable negative impact on crops.

Ultrasound-assisted degradation of organophosphorus pesticide methidathion using CuFeO@SiO-GO as a magnetic separable sonocatalyst.

Water contamination by pesticides is a critical environmental issue, necessitating the development of sustainable and efficient degradation methods. This study focuses on synthesizing and evaluating a novel heterogeneous sonocatalyst for degrading pesticide methidathion. The catalyst consists of graphene oxide (GO) decorated CuFeO@SiO nanocomposites.