Volume 12, Issue 3 e70002
Review

Advancements in Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites for Dynamic Heavy Metal Adsorption: A Review

Karim Dânoun

Corresponding Author

Karim Dânoun

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, MAScIR Foundation, Lot 660-Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir, 43150 Morocco

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Salah Eddine Marrane

Salah Eddine Marrane

Hassan II University of Casablanca, FST-Mohammedia, Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis and Valorisation of Natural Resources, URAC 24, B.P. 146, Casablanca, 20650 Morocco

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Soumia Aboulhrouz

Soumia Aboulhrouz

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, MAScIR Foundation, Lot 660-Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir, 43150 Morocco

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Younes Essamlali

Younes Essamlali

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, MAScIR Foundation, Lot 660-Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir, 43150 Morocco

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Ghizlane Achagri

Ghizlane Achagri

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Laboratory of Environmental Science and Technology, The Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices for Special Environments, Urumqi, 830011 China

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, Beijing, 100049 China

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Mohamed Zahouily

Mohamed Zahouily

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, MAScIR Foundation, Lot 660-Hay Moulay Rachid, Ben Guerir, 43150 Morocco

Hassan II University of Casablanca, FST-Mohammedia, Laboratory of Materials, Catalysis and Valorisation of Natural Resources, URAC 24, B.P. 146, Casablanca, 20650 Morocco

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First published: 15 April 2025

Abstract

In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of integrated hydroxyapatite-based materials for fixed bed continuous flow column adsorption processes in industrial wastewater treatment, particularly for the removal of heavy metals. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in this specialized application, focusing on the principles, materials, operating parameters, and performance evaluation criteria specific to the removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater. The advantages and challenges associated with hydroxyapatite-based adsorption processes for heavy metal removal are discussed, as well as possible future research directions, with particular emphasis on the environmentally friendly and cost-effective aspects. By presenting a synthesis of the current state of the art technologies and methodologies for heavy metals removal from industrial wastewater, this review contributes to the development of sustainable and cost-effective strategies for the management of industrial wastewater pollution.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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