Valorization of cash crop waste into a decomposable nanocellulose adsorbent matrix through bacterial cell factories for the management of agricultural runoff contaminants

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Authors: Bendangtula Walling, Pranjal Bharali, D. Ramachandran, Viswanathan Kanagasabai, Swapnali Hazarika, Nipu Dutta, P. Vengatesh, M. Thangam, Shiva Aley Acharjee, Vinita Vishwakarma
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08849f
Cited by: 2
References: 46

Abstract

, a crystallinity index of 88%, and demonstrated good thermal stability. As an eco-benign adsorbent, BNC achieved removal efficiencies exceeding 96% for tetracycline (TC) and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), fitting the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models, and the material maintained its adsorption efficacy over five regeneration cycles. Biodegradation studies showed over 69% disintegration within 21 days under natural soil conditions. These outcomes highlight a circular bioeconomy model where waste becomes a resource, offering a scalable and biodegradable platform for pollutant remediation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Cellulose Research Studies Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements Enzyme-mediated dye degradation

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
4015–4031
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN