Sustainable Starch Strategies: Nano and Macro Adsorbents for the Detoxification of Synthetic Dyes and Heavy Metals

Abstract

The research being conducted explores environmentally friendly techniques for the detoxification of heavy metals and synthetic dyes from aquariums using nano- and macro-adsorbents based on starch. In response to the urgent demand for sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, the research focuses on the development and evaluation of starch-based materials with enhanced adsorption capabilities. The effectiveness of macro-and nano-sized starch composites and starch-based adsorbents in facilitating the removal of heavy metals and synthetic dyes is evaluated. The review includes a thorough examination of equilibrium characteristics, kinetics, and adsorption mechanisms, and also considers how these sustainable starch-based products could be applied in real-world environmental remediation scenarios. The findings provide valuable insights into the development and implementation of starch-based adsorbents for the long-term, effective detoxification of heavy metals and synthetic dyes from water.