Author(s)

Wenxian Gao

Corresponding Author

Wenxian Gao

ABSTRACT

With the acceleration of industrialization and urbanization, heavy metal pollution has become an important component of global environmental problems. Traditional treatment methods, although effective to some extent, still have unsatisfactory economic and environmental benefits. This article conducts in-depth research on the application of new bioactive materials in heavy metal wastewater treatment, aiming to explore their potential value and application prospects. Bioactive materials are a type of material that has specific functions and can interact with organisms. These materials can be natural, such as biopolysaccharides and proteins, or synthetic, such as polymers and nanoparticles. They have excellent adsorption, selectivity, and renewability, providing new solutions for wastewater treatment. Compared with traditional methods, bioactive materials have multiple advantages: higher adsorption capacity, good selectivity, fast adsorption rate, low treatment cost, and environmental friendliness. However, in order to achieve its widespread application, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research and innovation in materials science, engineering technology, and economic strategies.

KEYWORDS

Heavy metal pollution; Bioactive materials; Adsorption mechanism