Current technologies for heavy metal removal from food and environmental resources

Exposure to heavy metals in water and food poses a significant threat to human well-being, necessitating the efficient removal of these contaminants. The process of urban development exacerbates heavy metal pollution, thereby increasing risks to both human health and ecosystems. Heavy metals have th...

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Published inFood science and biotechnology Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 287 - 295
Main Authors Seo, Chan, Lee, Joo Won, Jeong, Jin-Woo, Kim, Tae-Su, Lee, Yoonmi, Gang, Gyoungok, Lee, Sang Gil
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 01.01.2024
Springer Nature B.V
한국식품과학회
Subjects
adsorption
Bioaccumulation
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Contaminants
cost effectiveness
Electrochemistry
Environmental engineering
Environmental health
food chain
Food chains
Food contamination
Food Science
Health risks
Heavy metals
human health
Ion exchange
Nutrition
pollution
Pollution control
Review
social welfare
soil
Soil contamination
Soil water
Sustainable practices
Urban development
식품과학
Water
Soil
Heavy metal removal
Agro-fishery products
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Summary:Exposure to heavy metals in water and food poses a significant threat to human well-being, necessitating the efficient removal of these contaminants. The process of urban development exacerbates heavy metal pollution, thereby increasing risks to both human health and ecosystems. Heavy metals have the capacity to enter the food chain, undergo bioaccumulation and magnify, ultimately resulting in adverse effects on human health. Therefore, implementing effective pollution control measures and adopting sustainable practices are crucial for mitigating exposure and associated health risks. Various innovative approaches, including adsorption, ion exchange, and electrochemical technology, are currently being actively investigated to cope with the issue of heavy metal contamination. These innovative methods offer benefits such as efficient recycling, cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness. In this review, we summarize recent advances for removing heavy metals from water, soil and food, providing valuable guidance for environmental engineers and researchers seeking to address contamination challenges.
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ISSN:1226-7708
2092-6456
2092-6456
DOI:10.1007/s10068-023-01431-w