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 …
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 …
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 …
Drinking water contamination with heavy metals, particularly lead, is a persistent problem worldwide with grave public health consequences. Existing purification methods often …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …