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4 papers from our local library contribute to this synthesis, with an average publication year of 2026.

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The need for affordable and cost-effective sources of raw

Research gap analysis derived from 4 chemistry papers in our local library.

The gap

The need for affordable and cost-effective sources of raw materials for producing activated carbon. The lack of development of activated carbons from agricultural waste and their modification with transition metal ions.

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 4 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

Preparation, Characterisation, and Application of a Chitosan–Zeolite Adsorbent for Efficient Congo Red Dye Removal from Aqueous solutions (2026) · Sustainable Engineering · doi
The development of new adsorbents for environmental applications. The evaluation of the adsorption performance of the chitosan-zeolite adsorbent for other pollutants. The scale-up of the adsorbent production for industrial applications.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: development new adsorbents environmental applications evaluation adsorption performance
Biomass-derived activated carbon from carica papaya and vernonia amygdalina with enhanced adsorptive and surface properties for sustainable water treatment (2026) · Discover Civil Engineering · doi
The need for sustainable, low-cost, and locally sourced adsorbent materials for water treatment applications. The lack of studies on the production of activated carbon from underutilized biomass feedstocks, such as Carica papaya and Vernonia amygdalina.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: need sustainable low-cost locally sourced adsorbent materials water
Biomass-derived activated carbon from carica papaya and vernonia amygdalina with enhanced adsorptive and surface properties for sustainable water treatment (2026) · Discover Civil Engineering · doi
Further studies on the optimization of the carbonization and activation conditions for Carica papaya and Vernonia amygdalina. Evaluation of the adsorptive performance of the synthesized activated carbons for other heavy metals and organic pollutants.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: further studies optimization carbonization activation conditions carica papaya
Adsorption capacity of african pear seed (Dacryodes edulis) derived-activated carbon for sulfidic gases’ capture (2026) · Zastita materijala · doi
Investigation of the effects of other parameters on the adsorption capacity of the activated carbon. Development of modified or composite carbons with higher adsorption capacities. Scale-up of the production of activated carbon from African pear seeds.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
Keywords: investigation effects other parameters adsorption capacity activated carbon
COBALT-, NICKEL OXIDES-DOPED ACTIVATED CARBONS FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE: SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURE AND ELECTROANALYTICAL APPLICATION (2026) · Azerbaijan Chemical Journal · doi
The need for affordable and cost-effective sources of raw materials for producing activated carbon. The lack of development of activated carbons from agricultural waste and their modification with transition metal ions.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: need affordable cost-effective sources raw materials producing activated

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