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Adsorption Technology in the Sugar Industry: Current Status and Future Perspectives

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Adsorption technology has emerged as a promising method for the separation and purification of various materials in the sugar industry. This perspective paper provides an overview of the current status of the use of adsorption technology in the sugar industry, including the challenges and opportunities associated with the technology as well as some future perspectives. The significance of this work lies in addressing the high cost and sustainability concerns associated with the use of commercial activated carbon as the adsorbent in the sugar industry. By exploring alternative, efficient, and cost-effective adsorbents, this review presents findings that have important implications for the advancement and sustainability of the sugar industry. Adsorption is utilized in various processes in the industry, such as the decolourization of raw sugar in melt form and in water and wastewater treatment. It was observed that commercial activated carbon in granular or powdered form is commonly utilized as an adsorbent in the industry. However, the high cost of activated carbon has propelled researchers to explore sustainable alternatives. Despite the potential benefits of adsorption technology, there are still several challenges that need to be addressed, such as the high cost of adsorbents and the need for efficient regeneration processes. This review concludes by identifying future directions and research opportunities for the application and development of adsorption processes in the sugar industry. The development of new and innovative adsorption technologies and the optimization of existing processes will be critical in ensuring the continued success and sustainability of the sugar industry.

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    Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Bashir Oladapo Olaniyi & Valentine Ugochukwu Anyanwu

  2. Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria

    Kingsley O. Iwuozor & Ebuka Chizitere Emenike

  3. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria

    Adewale George Adeniyi, Joy Oluwafemi Bamigbola & Happiness Taiwo Ojo

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    Bashir Oladapo Olaniyi

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    Valentine Ugochukwu Anyanwu

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Iwuozor, K.O., Adeniyi, A.G., Emenike, E.C. et al. Adsorption Technology in the Sugar Industry: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Sugar Tech 25, 1005–1013 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-023-01272-1

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