Chitosan: a natural biopolymer with a wide and varied range of applications
CP Jiménez-Gómez, JA Cecilia - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Although chitin is of the most available biopolymers on Earth its uses and applications are
limited due to its low solubility. The deacetylation of chitin leads to chitosan. This biopolymer …
limited due to its low solubility. The deacetylation of chitin leads to chitosan. This biopolymer …
A comprehensive review of applications of magnetic graphene oxide based nanocomposites for sustainable water purification
With the rapid growth of industrialization, water bodies are polluted with heavy metals and
toxic pollutants. In pursuit of removal of toxic pollutants from the aqueous environment …
toxic pollutants. In pursuit of removal of toxic pollutants from the aqueous environment …
Magnetic magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticle synthesis and applications for lead (Pb2+) and chromium (Cr6+) removal from water
Abstract Magnetic magnetite (Fe 3 O 4) nanoparticles synthesized by chemical co-
precipitation were characterized using XRD, TEM, SEM-EDX, FT-IR, ED-XRF, PPMS, point …
precipitation were characterized using XRD, TEM, SEM-EDX, FT-IR, ED-XRF, PPMS, point …
EDTA functionalized magnetic graphene oxide for removal of Pb (II), Hg (II) and Cu (II) in water treatment: adsorption mechanism and separation property
L Cui, Y Wang, L Gao, L Hu, L Yan, Q Wei… - Chemical engineering …, 2015 - Elsevier
EDTA functionalized magnetic graphene oxide (EDTA-mGO), a good adsorbent for Pb (II),
Hg (II) and Cu (II), was synthesized in the present work. It was characterized by SEM, FTIR …
Hg (II) and Cu (II), was synthesized in the present work. It was characterized by SEM, FTIR …
Fabrication and characterization of hydrophilic corn stalk biochar-supported nanoscale zero-valent iron composites for efficient metal removal
Pyrolyzing low-cost agro-waste into biochar is a promising means for waste biomass
utilization. This study engineers corn stalk-derived biochar with abundant hydrophilic …
utilization. This study engineers corn stalk-derived biochar with abundant hydrophilic …
Methods of detection of food-borne pathogens: a review
A Saravanan, PS Kumar, RV Hemavathy… - Environmental …, 2021 - Springer
Food safety is a major concern in the context of rising population and decreasing earth
resources. Food is often contaminated by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, which …
resources. Food is often contaminated by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, which …
The use of chitosan-based composites for environmental remediation: A review
MA Ahmed, AA Mohamed - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The presence of hazardous pollutants in water sources as a result of industrial activities is a
major environmental challenge that impedes the availability of safe drinking water …
major environmental challenge that impedes the availability of safe drinking water …
Application of magnetic chitosan composites for the removal of toxic metal and dyes from aqueous solutions
Magnetic chitosan composites (MCCs) are a novel material that exhibits good sorption
behavior toward various toxic pollutants in aqueous solution. These magnetic composites …
behavior toward various toxic pollutants in aqueous solution. These magnetic composites …
Adsorption of dyes and heavy metal ions by chitosan composites: A review
WSW Ngah, LC Teong, MAKM Hanafiah - Carbohydrate polymers, 2011 - Elsevier
Various adsorbents have been used to remove different types of dyes and heavy metal ions
from wastewater especially those that are harmful to mankind. Activated carbons, plant or …
from wastewater especially those that are harmful to mankind. Activated carbons, plant or …
Polymer functionalized nanocomposites for metals removal from water and wastewater: an overview
Pollution by metal and metalloid ions is one of the most widespread environmental
concerns. They are non-biodegradable, and, generally, present high water solubility …
concerns. They are non-biodegradable, and, generally, present high water solubility …