Chitosan modifications for adsorption of pollutants–A review

IO Saheed, W Da Oh, FBM Suah - Journal of hazardous materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent times, research interest into the development of biodegradable, cost-effective and
environmental friendly adsorbents with favourable properties for adsorption of pollutants is a …

Biodegradable polymers and their nano-composites for the removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from wastewater: A review

M Al Sharabati, R Abokwiek, A Al-Othman… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) target the endocrine system by interfering with the
natural hormones in the body leading to adverse effects on human and animal health. These …

Research progress of adsorption and removal of heavy metals by chitosan and its derivatives: A review

Y Zhang, M Zhao, Q Cheng, C Wang, H Li, X Han… - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
Chitosan has received widespread attention as an adsorbent for pollutants because of its
low cost and great adsorption potentials. Chitosan has abundant hydroxyl and amino groups …

Simultaneous removal of aqueous same ionic type heavy metals and dyes by a magnetic chitosan/polyethyleneimine embedded hydrophobic sodium alginate …

X Zeng, G Zhang, J Wen, X Li, J Zhu, Z Wu - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metals and azo dyes caused huge harm to the aqueous system and human health. A
magnetic chitosan/polyethyleneimine embedded hydrophobic sodium alginate composite …

Rapid, selective heavy metal removal from water by a metal–organic framework/polydopamine composite

DT Sun, L Peng, WS Reeder, SM Moosavi… - ACS central …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Drinking water contamination with heavy metals, particularly lead, is a persistent problem
worldwide with grave public health consequences. Existing purification methods often …

Chemical and physical Chitosan modification for designing enzymatic industrial biocatalysts: How to choose the best strategy?

YL Nunes, FL de Menezes, IG de Sousa… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chitosan is one of the most abundant natural polymer worldwide, and due to its inherent
characteristics, its use in industrial processes has been extensively explored. Because it is …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan and chitosan derivatives: Recent advancements in production and applications in environmental remediation

I Issahaku, IK Tetteh, AY Tetteh - Environmental Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
This review, which presents recent advancements in production and applications in
environmental remediation of chitosan and chitosan derivatives, covers relevant literature in …

Chitosan grafted/cross-linked with biodegradable polymers: A review

JL Sanchez-Salvador, A Balea, MC Monte… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Public perception of polymers has been drastically changed with the improved plastic
management at the end of their life. However, it is widely recognised the need of developing …

Synthesis of carbon disulfide modified chitosan resin and its adsorption properties for palladium (Ⅱ) in wastewater

L Chen, K Wu, M Zhang, N Liu, C Li, J Qin… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
A novel chitosan resin microsphere (CDCR) adsorbent, which was synthesized by
secondary crosslinking and carbon disulfide modification, and was evaluated for its efficacy …

Recent advances on sustainable bio-based materials for water treatment: Fabrication, modification and application

S Wu, W Shi, K Li, J Cai, L Chen - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
The increase in population growth, industrialization and climate change will lead to an
increase in scarcity of water in the next few decades. To address this challenge, there is an …