Experimental study and theoretical modelling based on DFT of the elimination of ceftriaxone by an activated carbon synthesized from grape seeds waste
Sirine Mabrouk, Hatem Dhaouadi · 2025
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Sirine Mabrouk and Hatem Dhaouadi turn grape seed waste into activated carbon and test it as a sponge for removing an antibiotic from water, in this 2025 study. The drug, ceftriaxone, is an emerging pollutant that passes into waterways. Activated carbon is a proven cleaner, and making it from farm waste adds a second benefit.
Lab tests showed the carbon is richly porous with a large working surface. Uptake of the drug followed a standard speed model, and the soaking pattern fit a layered picture. Computer modeling of the molecules pointed to strong hydrogen bonds as the grip holding the drug on the carbon. The drug also resisted washing back off, which supports a chemical bond rather than a loose hold. The authors rate the material a strong, low cost option for water cleanup.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Sirine Mabrouk, Hatem Dhaouadi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 56 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |