Recent advances in lignin-based carbon materials for pollutant removal and oil–water separation: a review

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate recent advancements in lignin-based carbon materials for effective pollution remediation.
• Review of recent studies focusing on lignin-derived carbon materials.
• Analysis of performance in pollutant removal and oil-water separation contexts.
• Assessment of sustainability in remediation materials.
• Identified key lignin-based carbon materials effective in pollutant removal.
• Highlighted enhanced performance in separating oil from water.
• Noted the potential for sustainable practices using these materials.