A comparative study on modification of aerogel-based biosorbents from coconut fibers for treatment of dye- and oil-contaminated water

Characterization of sago tree parts from Sentani, Papua, Indonesia for biomass energy utilization

“…This recognition stems from its economic viability, contribution to stable agroforestry systems, and environmental sustainability [ 1 , 2 ]. Sago commonly grows in wetland areas where other crops cannot thrive, often due to poor soil and drainage conditions [ 3 , 4 ]. In Indonesia, particularly in Papua, sago and its products play a crucial role in supporting food security.…”

Flexible aerogel composites for the elimination of crystal violet and methyl orange

“…Aerogel is well known for outstanding properties such as high mesoporosity (above 90% of air), ultra-lightweight (0.001-0.500 g/cm 3 ), and large specific surface area (100-900 m 2 /g) [4]. Recently, scientific communities have been increasingly interested in using cellulose which is a potential biopolymer with abundant renewable resources on Earth from various agricultural wastes to prepare aerogel for wastewater-containing dye treatment such as coir [5,6], pineapple leaf [7,8], sugarcane bagasse [9], and rice straw [10]. Coconut fibrils, which are one of the strongest, toughest, and hardest natural fibers with cellulose content (43.44%) [11], are evaluated as agro-waste with significant economic value on a global scale; however, these are commonly burned, which results in a detrimental effect on the environment.…”

Morphological, physical, and chemical characterization of coconut residues in Ecuador

“…Additionally, the combination of sludge and coconut fiber biochar has demonstrated stability against heavy metals and an ability to adsorb the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin from water [ 20 ]. Aerogel-based biosorbents from coconut fibers are all promising candidates for the treatment of contaminated wastewater [ 21 ]. These proposed applications showcase the potential for efficiently incorporating coconut residues into new composite material matrices.…”