Sawdust, a versatile, inexpensive, readily available bio-waste: From mother earth to valuable materials for sustainable remediation technologies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2021
Abstract
Sawdust or wood shaving is a relatively abundant and inexpensive lignocellulosic compound, which is provided by mother nature. It is a waste of industry and agriculture, that is found in large quantities and has disposal problems. Nowadays, waste management (like sawdust) and research on converting it to different compounds for special applications and goals have been receiving tremendous attention. So, introducing sawdust as a kind of interesting bio-waste and turn it into wealth for diverse utilizations can be mentioned as the main goal of this overview. In this regard, in the first part, sawdust structure and properties are considered. It is then followed by highlighting its wide applications in sustainable water remediation technology, production of activated carbon, oil-water separation, and high-performance composites fabrication. Please come on to start a journey on this motivating topic.
Identifier
85111502532 (Scopus)
Publication Title
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2021.102492
ISSN
00018686
PubMed ID
34343904
Volume
295
Fund Ref
Isfahan University of Technology
Recommended Citation
Mallakpour, Shadpour; Sirous, Fariba; and Hussain, Chaudhery Mustansar, "Sawdust, a versatile, inexpensive, readily available bio-waste: From mother earth to valuable materials for sustainable remediation technologies" (2021). Faculty Publications. 3833.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/3833