Magnetic Quantum Catalysts for the Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions
摘要
Environmental sustainability remains a front-burner pursuit globally, and heavy metals are among the chief pollutants, especially in aquatic ecosystems, which are the planet's life-support system. Remarkably, the use of magnetic quantum catalysts (MQC) is part of the ongoing coordinated efforts by researchers to eliminate these hazardous heavy metals. These catalysts are materials with excellent magnetic field profiles, quantum coherence, spin properties, and recyclability. Therefore, this chapter primarily focuses on the adsorptive removal of heavy metal ions using magnetic quantum catalysts. The target was to systematically analyze research findings, spot patterns, and parallels while figuring out exciting topics for future research directions. The adsorption capacity of MQC was critically evaluated for the remediation of various hazardous heavy metals. The adsorption mechanisms were also presented. Adsorption modeling, including kinetic and isotherm, was discussed to clarify the mechanism of heavy metal adsorption by MQC and process optimization. MQC's cyclic stability dynamics, recoverability, and reusability were also assessed in order to highlight any possible eco-economic advantages and real-world application prospects. Finally, challenges, knowledge gaps, and future research directions were presented.