Advances in Cork Use in Adsorption Applications: An Overview of the Last Decade of Research

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Jesus, J (Author) Other; da Silva, RN (Author) Other; Ariana Pintor (Author) FEUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: SEPARATIONS

Final page: 390

ISSN: 2297-8739

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 3 Citations

Scopus - 3 Citations

Associated Projects

LA LSRE-LCM - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 para a Unidade LA LSRE-LCM Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção - Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Y-V0F

DOI: 10.3390/separations10070390

Abstract (EN): Cork-based adsorbents have been gathering interest from the research community since the 1990s. A first review was published on this topic in 2012. Still, in the last decade, novel activated carbons and biochars, in multiple applications, have been produced using cork as a raw material. This review presents these novel insights into the properties of cork, in its various forms, and how they relate to adsorption capacity. Details on new preparation methodologies and respective characteristics of cork-based activated carbons and biochars are thoroughly compared, and patterns are identified. Finally, the adsorption capacity of these materials in experimental conditions is reviewed for different compounds: heavy metals, organics, and gaseous pollutants. This review provides a complete picture of the kind and quality of different cork forms, their relative economic value, and how their conversion into activated carbons and biochars can contribute to a more circular economy by producing adsorbents that aid in the reduction of multiple pollution types.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 18