Molecular Advances in Adsorbing Materials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Interests: adsorption process; development of novel adsorbent materials; bio-based adsorbent materials; development of eco-friendly and biodegradable adsorbents; adsorbent regeneration; treatment and purification of wastewater by advanced adsorbent materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the latest molecular-level advancements in adsorbing materials, covering their synthesis, characterization, and application across various fields, such as wastewater treatment and energy. With the growing need for efficient and sustainable adsorption technologies, this Special Issue aims to highlight innovative materials and mechanisms that enhance adsorption performance, selectivity, and recyclability.
Key areas of interest in this Special Issue include the development of advanced adsorbents, such as novel porous materials, like metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and bio-based adsorbents, designed to enhance adsorption capacity and specificity. A strong emphasis is placed on the molecular-level understanding of adsorption mechanisms through computational modeling, molecular simulations, thermodynamic and kinetic studies, and structure–property relationships. Sustainable and bio-based adsorbents are also a focal point, including biomass-derived materials, green synthesis approaches, and biodegradable adsorbents for eco-friendly applications. The Special Issue further explores environmental applications, particularly the adsorption of pollutants such as heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, volatile organic compounds, and CO₂ for air and water purification. Finally, research on regeneration and reusability is encouraged, focusing on adsorbent stability, desorption mechanisms, and long-term performance optimization.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that integrate experimental research, theoretical modeling, and simulation approaches to advance the understanding and practical implementation of adsorbing materials.
Prof. Dr. Mounia Achak
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- adsorption process
- adsorbing materials
- bio-based adsorbents
- regeneration and reusability
- pollutant removal
- wastewater treatment
- industrial and environmental applications
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