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

Hybrid coagulants have recently received attention in water and wastewater treatment
technologies mainly due to their cost-efficiency and exceptional performance. As such, this …

The concentrations of heavy metal ions found in waterways near industrial zones are often
exceed the prescribed limits, posing a continued danger to the environment and public …

Heavy metal contamination has been a serious threat to environment and human health.
Carbon-based materials, from biochar/activated carbon to modified materials (ie carbon …

Adsorption of heavy metal ions on chitosan-based adsorbents has been extensively
investigated. However, few studies explored the feasibility of desorbing and regenerating …

Copper is one of the most well-known heavy metals; while it is an essential nutrient for living
organisms, its excessive presence in wastewaters is equally hazardous, causing a variety of …

This study aimed to provide a continuous method for the preparation of magnetic Fe 3 O
4/Chitosan nanoparticles (Fe 3 O 4/CS NPs) that can be applied to efficient removal of heavy …

This study aims to synthesize a polyaniline nano-adsorbent and use it to adsorb methyl
orange dye from the aqueous solution. The average particle size of nano-adsorbent was …

Adsorbent preparation of non-toxicity, low cost, large adsorption capacity and outstanding
reusability is imperative in purifying Cd-contaminated water. In this work, novel …

Magnetic polysaccharide-based adsorbents have attracted more and more attention as
novel adsorbents for remediating polluted water due to their biocompatibility, high …