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ReviewGels (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Advanced Aerogels for Water Remediation: Unraveling Their Potential in Fats, Oils, and Grease Sorption-A Comprehensive Review.

Adina-Elena Segneanu, Dumitru-Daniel Herea, Gabriela Buema, Ionela Amalia Bradu, Melinda Cepan, Ioan Grozescu

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Review in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Adina-Elena SegneanuDepartment of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM-WUT), Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-1623-8094
Dumitru-Daniel HereaNational Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics, 15 Dimitrie Mangeron Avenue, 700050 Iaşi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-8455-8380
Gabriela BuemaNational Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics, 15 Dimitrie Mangeron Avenue, 700050 Iaşi, Romania.
Ionela Amalia BraduDepartment of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Environmental Research, West University of Timişoara (ICAM-WUT), Oituz Street, 300086 Timişoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0005-8738-3642
Melinda CepanDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Engineering of Inorganic Compounds and the Environment, University Politehnica Timisoara, 2 Piata Victoriei, 300006 Timişoara, Romania.
Ioan GrozescuDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Engineering of Inorganic Compounds and the Environment, University Politehnica Timisoara, 2 Piata Victoriei, 300006 Timişoara, Romania.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The increasing contamination of water bodies by fats, oils, and grease (FOG) poses significant environmental and operational challenges, necessitating the development of advanced remediation technologies. Aerogels, with their ultra-lightweight structure, high porosity, and tunable surface chemistry, have emerged as promising sorbents for efficient FOG removal. This comprehensive review explores recent advancements in aerogel materials, highlighting novel formulations, functional modifications, and nanotechnology integrations that enhance sorption capacity and reusability. It delves into the mechanistic aspects of FOG sorption, providing insights into how surface interactions and structural properties influence performance. The sustainability of aerogels is emphasized, particularly the use of bio-based and eco-friendly materials that align with green remediation strategies. A comparative analysis with conventional sorbents underscores the advantages of aerogels in terms of efficiency, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, real-world applications, including oil spill cleanup and wastewater treatment, are discussed alongside challenges, regulatory considerations, and future research directions. By offering a holistic perspective on the potential of aerogels in water remediation, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals seeking innovative and sustainable solutions for FOG management.

Indexed as

aerogel materialsoil sorptionoil/water separationorganic solvents sorptionwater remediation

Identifiers

PMID40277703
PMCPMC12026725

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