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Review
. 2022 Jul;29(33):49598-49631.
doi: 10.1007/s11356-022-20916-5. Epub 2022 May 21.

Role of polyaniline in accomplishing a sustainable environment: recent trends in polyaniline for eradicating hazardous pollutants

Himadri Tanaya Das  1 , Swapnamoy Dutta  2 , Rosalin Beura  3 , Nigamananda Das  4   5
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Review

Role of polyaniline in accomplishing a sustainable environment: recent trends in polyaniline for eradicating hazardous pollutants

Himadri Tanaya Das et al. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Attaining a sustainable environment has become a prime area of research interest, as it is an utmost necessity for a healthy life. Hence, ample studies have been carried out in adopting different processes and utilizing various materials to attain the goal. Herein, we present an exclusive discussion on one such material, i.e., polyaniline (PANI) and its derivatives. Being an intrinsic conducting type, it has grabbed more attention due to its durability in different doped/un-doped states, promptness in structural alteration, and solution processability. This review presents an exhaustive discussion on published reports showing utilization of PANI and its derivative in various forms like pure and composites, for cleaning the environment through adsorption, photodegradation, etc., and the various methods adopted in order to achieve an optimum operating condition to obtain the maximum outcome. In addition to these merits and demerits, various technical challenges faced with materials have been also presented. Therefore, it is expected that this piece of work, presenting the exhaustive discussion on PANI and; its derivatives would help to develop a better understanding of this excellent conducting polymer PANI and provide a state of art on the role of this material for attaining sustainable surroundings for the living beings.

Keywords: Adsorption; Hazardous dye; Heavy metals; Nanocomposites; PANI; PANI-derivates; Photocatalyst.

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