Gum polysaccharides are derived from renewable sources. They are readily available,
inexpensive, non-hazardous and eco-friendly. Depending upon the source, gums may be …

The effect of Ca 2+ and alginate on the stability of CeO 2 nanoparticles (NPs) was
investigated using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA); …

This study presents the synthesis of guar gum-zero valent iron nanocomposites (ZGNC) by a
simple ultrasound co-precipitation method. The guar gum, one of the most cost effective due …

Alginate hydrogels are suitable for the encapsulation of a great variety of biomolecules.
Several alternatives to the conventional alginate formulation are being studied for a broad …

Recent evidence suggested that organic ligands in atmosphere water play an important role
in the mobilization of iron from mineral aerosol. In this study, the dissolution of goethite (α …

Prosopis ruscifolia (or vinal tree) is an abundant plant from Argentina semiarid areas, whose
seeds contain a galactomannan type interesting gum: vinal gum. The aim of this work was to …

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is an emerging persistent organic pollutant that threatens
human health and ecosystems. However, the intricate mechanism of the change in PFOA …

The present study investigates the changes in dissolved organic matter (DOM) composition
and its influences on trace metal dispersion from the Shuya River (SR) in the Petrozavodsk …

The fate of nanoparticles in natural waters is affected by the combination of various factors,
especially the flow disturbance which plays a decisive role in the transport of nanoparticles …

A natural polymer-based iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanocomposite was prepared through a
sonochemical-assisted precipitation method. Characterization studies such as X-ray …