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ReviewWater science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research2026

Review on magnetic chitosan nanomaterials as sustainable adsorbents for water pollution control.

Shohre Mortazavi, Motasem Y D Alazaiza, Maria P Nikolova, Fatemeh Naeijian, Hyeok Choi, Mika Sillanpää

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Review in Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Shohre MortazaviDepartment of Chemical, Petroleum, and Gas Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran E-mail: mortazavi1398@gmail.com; mortazavi@semnan.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2845-6902
Motasem Y D AlazaizaDepartment of Civil and Construction Engineering, College of Engineering, A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra 400, Oman.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6957-4131
Maria P NikolovaDepartment of Material Science and Technology, University of Ruse 'Angel Kanchev', 8 Studentska Str., Ruse 7017, Bulgaria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0597-7799
Fatemeh NaeijianDepartment of Civil Engineering and Construction, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3988-8743
Hyeok ChoiDepartment of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019-0308, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6313-1361
Mika SillanpääKey Laboratory of Northwest Water Resource, Environment and Ecology, MOE, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3247-5337

Funding

Centre of Excellence "Universities for Science, Informatics and Technologies in e-Society" (UNITe), funded by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth of the Republic of Bulgaria under the Program "Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation" (PRIDST) and co-funded by the European Union through the ERDF BG16RFPR002-1.014-0004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adsorption stands out for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and high efficiency in removing a wide range of contaminants. However, traditional adsorbents often suffer from limited capacity, selectivity, and reusability. In response to these limitations, a significant research effort has recently focused on developing magnetic chitosan nanomaterials (MCNMs), which combine the inherent biodegradability and biocompatibility of chitosan with magnetic responsiveness for easy separation and reusability. Previous articles reviewed general MCNMs, primarily focusing on their adsorption mechanisms and performance in removing specific pollutants. This review comprehensively discusses recent advances in nanoscale modification of the materials and their applications for enhanced treatment of water containing various heavy metals and pharmaceuticals. A detailed comparison is provided between conventional chitosan materials and their magnetic nano-engineered counterparts (MCNMs), emphasizing improvements in adsorption capacity, kinetics, and regeneration potential. This review also highlights key factors that govern adsorption efficacy, such as pH, surface modification, and pollutant type. By reviewing current trends and challenges in the field, this work aims to guide future research toward the design of more efficient and sustainable water treatment systems, offering a forward-looking perspective on the potential of MCNMs for real-world water and wastewater treatment applications.

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ChitosanNanostructuresWater PollutionWater PurificationAdsorptionMagneticsWater Pollutants, ChemicalChitosanWater Pollutants, Chemicaladsorptionchitosannano-scale modificationtreatment efficiencywater and wastewater

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PMID42460566

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