Document Type
Article
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Published Version
Publication Date
4-26-2021
Publication Title
ACS Omega
DOI
10.1021/acsomega.1c00791
Abstract
Biobased materials such as cellulose, chitin, silk, soy, and keratin are attractive alternatives to conventional synthetic materials for filtration applications. They are cheap, naturally abundant, and easily fabricated with tunable surface chemistry and functionality. With the planet’s increasing crisis due to pollution, the need for proper filtration of air and water is undeniably urgent. Additionally, fibers that are antibacterial and antiviral are critical for public health and in medical environments. The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the necessity for cheap, easily mass-produced antiviral fiber materials. Biopolymers can fill these roles very well by utilizing their intrinsic material properties, surface chemistry, and hierarchical fiber morphologies for efficient and eco-friendly filtration of physical, chemical, and biological pollutants. Further, they are biodegradable, making them attractive as sustainable, biocompatible green filters. This review presents various biopolymeric materials generated from proteins and polysaccharides, their synthesis and fabrication methods, and notable uses in filtration applications.
Recommended Citation
Christopher R. Gough, Kayla Callaway, Everett Spencer, Kilian Leisy, Guoxiang Jiang, Shu Yang, and Xiao Hu. Biopolymer-Based Filtration Materials. ACS Omega 2021, 6, 18, 11804–11812.
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