Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030
Chitosan and its derivatives, known for their unique molecular structures and advantageous biological properties, have emerged as promising candidates for diverse applications, particularly in the realm of water treatment. This study investigated the effectiveness of chitosan hydrogel beads combined...
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| author | Ghada Ali Mohamed Helally Marwa A. F. Alani Ala H. S. Alardah Rinad A. M. Khataby Maryam Y. Fazili Jassim H. A. Al-Maki Ali Mohamed Mostafa H. R. Sliem Noora Al-Qahtani |
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| description | Chitosan and its derivatives, known for their unique molecular structures and advantageous biological properties, have emerged as promising candidates for diverse applications, particularly in the realm of water treatment. This study investigated the effectiveness of chitosan hydrogel beads combined with activated carbon in removing lead from contaminated water sources. The overarching objective of this research endeavor is to develop a sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment system, aligning with Qatar Vision 2030’s emphasis on sustainable development goals. Experimental investigations were conducted to fabricate chitosan hydrogel beads and assess their characteristics through rigorous FTIR and ICP-OES analyses. Notably, the incorporation of activated carbon with chitosan significantly enhanced lead removal efficacy, achieving removal efficiencies ranging from 80.29% to 96.48% with various activated carbon mixtures, indicating promising opportunities for further optimization. The FTIR analysis showed that incorporating activated carbon into chitosan beads resulted in distinct changes in the IR spectra. AC-chitosan beads exhibited broad -OH peaks at 3272 cm<sup>−1</sup> and a stretch at 1639 cm<sup>−1</sup>, which were less pronounced or absent in isolated chitosan beads. Both types showed a peak at 1376 cm<sup>−1</sup>, with higher intensity in regular chitosan beads. Beyond underscoring the importance of chitosan-based materials in water treatment, this study also provides insightful recommendations for future research endeavors aimed at fostering awareness and facilitating practical applications, thereby bolstering environmental conservation and sustainable water management initiatives. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-76e9dce9e13f417ea9687602860152002024-12-27T14:37:47ZengMDPI AGMaterials Proceedings2673-46052024-09-011811010.3390/materproc2024018010Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030Ghada Ali0Mohamed Helally1Marwa A. F. Alani2Ala H. S. Alardah3Rinad A. M. Khataby4Maryam Y. Fazili5Jassim H. A. Al-Maki6Ali Mohamed7Mostafa H. R. Sliem8Noora Al-Qahtani9Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, EgyptZoology Department, Faculty of Science, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, EgyptDepartment of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarCollege of Art and Science, Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarCollege of Art and Science, Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarCollege of Art and Science, Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarCollege of Art and Science, Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarCollege of Art and Science, Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarCenter for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarCenter for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University, Doha 2713, QatarChitosan and its derivatives, known for their unique molecular structures and advantageous biological properties, have emerged as promising candidates for diverse applications, particularly in the realm of water treatment. This study investigated the effectiveness of chitosan hydrogel beads combined with activated carbon in removing lead from contaminated water sources. The overarching objective of this research endeavor is to develop a sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment system, aligning with Qatar Vision 2030’s emphasis on sustainable development goals. Experimental investigations were conducted to fabricate chitosan hydrogel beads and assess their characteristics through rigorous FTIR and ICP-OES analyses. Notably, the incorporation of activated carbon with chitosan significantly enhanced lead removal efficacy, achieving removal efficiencies ranging from 80.29% to 96.48% with various activated carbon mixtures, indicating promising opportunities for further optimization. The FTIR analysis showed that incorporating activated carbon into chitosan beads resulted in distinct changes in the IR spectra. AC-chitosan beads exhibited broad -OH peaks at 3272 cm<sup>−1</sup> and a stretch at 1639 cm<sup>−1</sup>, which were less pronounced or absent in isolated chitosan beads. Both types showed a peak at 1376 cm<sup>−1</sup>, with higher intensity in regular chitosan beads. Beyond underscoring the importance of chitosan-based materials in water treatment, this study also provides insightful recommendations for future research endeavors aimed at fostering awareness and facilitating practical applications, thereby bolstering environmental conservation and sustainable water management initiatives.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4605/18/1/10chitosanhydrogel beadsheavy metal removalwastewater treatmentsustainability |
| spellingShingle | Ghada Ali Mohamed Helally Marwa A. F. Alani Ala H. S. Alardah Rinad A. M. Khataby Maryam Y. Fazili Jassim H. A. Al-Maki Ali Mohamed Mostafa H. R. Sliem Noora Al-Qahtani Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030 Materials Proceedings chitosan hydrogel beads heavy metal removal wastewater treatment sustainability |
| title | Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030 |
| title_full | Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030 |
| title_fullStr | Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030 |
| title_short | Green Innovation: Harnessing Chitosan Hydrogel Beads for Sustainable Lead Removal in Wastewater Treatment towards Qatar Vision 2030 |
| title_sort | green innovation harnessing chitosan hydrogel beads for sustainable lead removal in wastewater treatment towards qatar vision 2030 |
| topic | chitosan hydrogel beads heavy metal removal wastewater treatment sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4605/18/1/10 |
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