Work

Recycling spent cellulose adsorbents into Cu3P/Cu decorated SiOC-C fibrous ceramics

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The reuse of spent adsorbents remains a major challenge in wastewater treatment. A phosphorylated cellulose adsorbent functionalized with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane and loaded with copper ions was recycled into fibrous ceramics via pyrolysis in the presence of TEOS. An original amorphous SiCO-type ceramics, decorated with in situ generated Cu 3 P micro-droplets, was obtained. The sub-micrometer particles are uniformly distributed in the material surface, with potential applications in the field of catalysis.

Source: Materials Letters

DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2026.141311

Authors: Sabrine Sayadi, François Brouillette, Romain Lucas-Roper

Institutions: Université du Québec à Montréal, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institut de Recherche sur les Céramiques, Université de Limoges

Language: English

Topic: Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,870