Statistical analysis of pesticide removal by natural and waste-based adsorbents: a novel method for quantitative and green suitability assessment (GSI)
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The accumulation of pesticide residues in aquatic environments poses significant environmental risks to ecosystem integrity and human health. This study systematically reviewed 77 peer-reviewed studies (2008-2025) on natural and waste-based adsorbents used for pesticide removal from water and conducted a comprehensive evaluation based on green chemistry principles. Adsorbent types, target pesticide groups, and removal methods were classified and statistically analyzed. A novel Green Suitability Index (GSI) was developed to quantitatively assess the environmental compatibility of adsorbents. The index is based on four main criteria: raw material renewability, process chemical minimalism, post-use waste and environmental risk, and energy-carbon reduction, producing a composite score on a 0-12 scale, where higher scores indicate stronger alignment with green chemistry principles. The findings revealed that agricultural waste-based adsorbents were the most studied group and achieved the highest environmental suitability (mean GSI = 11/12, SD = 2.75; ≈92%), followed by plant-derived natural adsorbents (mean GSI=9/12, SD = 2.25; ≈75%). In contrast, nano/modified adsorbents showed the lowest green compatibility (mean GSI = 4/12, SD = 1.00; ≈33%) due to higher synthesis energy demands and reagent use. Organophosphate pesticides were the most frequently targeted contaminants. Overall, the results demonstrate that natural and waste-based adsorbents combine high removal efficiency with superior green chemistry compliance, offering sustainable and low-impact alternatives for pesticide pollution control and eco-friendly water treatment applications.
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Erken Görünüm Tarihi
31 Ekim 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
13 Temmuz 2026
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9 Ağustos 2025
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27 Ekim 2025
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Yıl 2026 Cilt: 32 Sayı: 4