Chromium (Cr) is a trace element critical to human health and well-being. In the last few
decades, its contamination, especially hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] form in both terrestrial …

Natural biopolymers, polymeric organic molecules produced by living organisms and/or
renewable resources, are considered greener, sustainable, and eco-friendly materials …

The shortage of water resources and increasingly serious water pollution have driven the
development of high-efficiency water treatment technology. Among a variety of technologies …

Xanthan gum (XG), a naturally occurring microbial exopolysaccharide, is of a great
commercial significance. It has demonstrated a significant potential in targeted applications …

Naturally occurring polymers are currently of prime importance among which
polysaccharides occupies superior position due to their easy availability, eco-friendly and …

Gums are carbohydrate biomolecules that have the potential to bind water and form gels.
Gums are regularly linked with proteins and minerals in their construction. Gums have …

Activated carbon/cellulose composite (ACC) biosorbent films were fabricated via solution
casting by combining 1–3% w/v of activated carbon with the cellulose solution which …

Global deterioration of water, soil, and atmosphere by the release of toxic chemicals from the
ongoing anthropogenic activities is becoming a serious problem throughout the world. This …

In the present study, comparative studies of kaolin and kaolin/ZnO nanocomposites for the
adsorption of Cr (VI), Fe (III), COD, BOD, and chloride from tannery wastewater were …

Biopolymers are substances naturally produced by living organisms and are hence
considered to be eco-friendly and sustainable. Chitosan and cellulose are of specific …