Yudha Gusti Wibowo, Hana Safitri, Dedy Anwar, Arif Rohman, Alio Jasipto, Jarwinda, Rahmat Fadhilah, Hafid Zul Hakim, Edo Kharisma Army, M. Akbari Danasla, La Ode Arham, Deni Mildan, Alycia Imas Mahardika, Anis Tatik Maryani, Sudibyo, Ahmad Tawfiequrrahman Yuliansyah, Himawan Tri Bayu Murti Petrus
The rapid growth of industrial activities has contributed to significant environmental issues, including solid waste accumulation, wastewater generation, ecosystem degradation, and adverse health effects. Conventional adsorbents often require high costs for production, while the potential of industrial waste-derived materials for adsorption remains underexplored. This review highlights the utilization of industrial solid wastes such as cement kiln dust, foundry sand, fly ash, bottom ash, slag, and oil refinery sludge as low-cost and effective adsorbents for pollutant removal, particularly in acid mine drainage. The paper examines the exceptional physical and chemical properties of these waste materials, showcasing their potential to address dual challenges: waste reduction and environmental remediation. Industrial waste-based adsorbents offer notable advantages, including high adsorption efficiency, abundant surface chemistries, cost-effectiveness, simple operational requirements, and low energy consumption. Furthermore, advancements in engineered adsorbents, through physical and chemical modifications, are reviewed to enhance their performance and applicability. This study provides a comprehensive overview of adsorption mechanisms, pollutant removal processes, and recent innovations in the field. Challenges, such as scaling up production and ensuring long-term sustainability, are discussed, alongside future research prospects. By utilizing industrial wastes for adsorption, this approach supports sustainable waste management, contributes to environmental protection, and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Sustainable Mining and Environmental Research Group, Department of Mining Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung, Indonesia; Sustainable Mineral Processing Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia; Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Faculty of Biotechnology, Institut Teknologi Del, Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Laguboti, North Sumatera, Toba, 22381, Indonesia; Department of Geomatic Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung, Indonesia; Agroecotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia; Research Centre of Mining Technology, Badan Riset Inovasi Nasional, Lampung, Indonesia