A novel composite was prepared from chitosan and hydrogen peroxide–treated anthracite
sheets and it was applied for the single and simultaneous adsorption of Cr (VI) and methyl …

The diatom biosilica was produced by cultivation of the selected species of diatoms
(Pseudostaurosira trainorii) under laboratory conditions. The morphological and structural …

Abstract 3D-structured diatom biosilica mixed with conducting carbon black was investigated
as an active electrode material for lithium-ion batteries. Diatom biosilica was obtained by …

The occurrence of 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) in the environment and its removal have drawn
special attention from the scientific community in recent years, due to its hazardous effects …

The arsenic (As) pollution of water has been eliminated via intensive scientific efforts, with
the purpose of giving safe drinking water to millions of people across the world. In this study …

Abstract Silica nanoparticles (SiO 2 NPs) have found applications in many advanced areas.
In this study, we report a powder technology route as a low cost, simple and safe method for …

The authors of this paper use an original method of diatomaceous earth fractionation, which
allows for obtaining a filler with a specific particle size distribution. The method makes it …

Diatoms represent, in terms of species number, one of the largest groups of microalgae that
have the ability to synthesize phenomenal mineral composites characterized by complex …

The present work verified the adsorption of hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) from synthetic
aqueous solution using synthesized highly efficient low-cost adsorbent prepared from H2O2 …

In this study, natural clinoptilolite was treated with HCl, HNO3, and C2H2O4 at various
concentrations (0.1, 0.5, and 1.0 M) at different temperatures (60, 70, and 80° C) and …