Nanocellulose for sustainable water purification
Nanocelluloses (NC) are nature-based sustainable biomaterials, which not only possess
cellulosic properties but also have the important hallmarks of nanomaterials, such as large …
cellulosic properties but also have the important hallmarks of nanomaterials, such as large …
Eco-functionality of organic matter in soils
E Hoffland, TW Kuyper, RNJ Comans, RE Creamer - Plant and Soil, 2020 - Springer
Background Soil organic matter (SOM) supports multiple soil ecosystem functions,
underpinned by processes such as C sequestration, N mineralization, aggregation …
underpinned by processes such as C sequestration, N mineralization, aggregation …
Natural organic matter-cations complexation and its impact on water treatment: A critical review
The quality and quantity of natural organic matter (NOM) has been observed to evolve which
poses challenges to water treatment facilities. Even though NOM may not be toxic itself, its …
poses challenges to water treatment facilities. Even though NOM may not be toxic itself, its …
Environmental and agricultural relevance of humic fractions extracted by alkali from soils and natural waters
DC Olk, PR Bloom, EM Perdue… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
To study the structure and function of soil organic matter, soil scientists have performed
alkali extractions for soil humic acid (HA) and fulvic acid (FA) fractions for more than 200 …
alkali extractions for soil humic acid (HA) and fulvic acid (FA) fractions for more than 200 …
Bioavailability of heavy metals in soils: definitions and practical implementation—a critical review
RY Kim, JK Yoon, TS Kim, JE Yang, G Owens… - … geochemistry and health, 2015 - Springer
Worldwide regulatory frameworks for the assessment and remediation of contaminated soils
have moved towards a risk-based approach, taking contaminant bioavailability into …
have moved towards a risk-based approach, taking contaminant bioavailability into …
Mussel-inspired synthesis of polydopamine-functionalized graphene hydrogel as reusable adsorbents for water purification
We present a one-step approach to polydopamine-modified graphene hydrogel, with
dopamine serving as both reductant and surface functionalization agents. The synthetic …
dopamine serving as both reductant and surface functionalization agents. The synthetic …
Effects of inorganic ions and natural organic matter on the aggregation of nanoplastics
The aggregation of nanoplastics (NPs) is a key issue in understanding the dynamic nature of
NPs in the environment. The aggregation of NPs under various environmental conditions …
NPs in the environment. The aggregation of NPs under various environmental conditions …
Coating Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles with Humic Acid for High Efficient Removal of Heavy Metals in Water
J Liu, Z Zhao, G Jiang - Environmental science & technology, 2008 - ACS Publications
Humic acid (HA) coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Fe3O4/HA) were developed for the removal
of toxic Hg (II), Pb (II), Cd (II), and Cu (II) from water. Fe3O4/HA were prepared by a …
of toxic Hg (II), Pb (II), Cd (II), and Cu (II) from water. Fe3O4/HA were prepared by a …
Biotic ligand model of the acute toxicity of metals. 1. Technical basis
The biotic ligand model (BLM) of acute metal toxicity to aquatic organisms is based on the
idea that mortality occurs when the metal—biotic ligand complex reaches a critical …
idea that mortality occurs when the metal—biotic ligand complex reaches a critical …
Adsorption of metal ions on lignin
X Guo, S Zhang, X Shan - Journal of hazardous materials, 2008 - Elsevier
This study investigated the adsorption of the heavy metal ions Pb (II), Cu (II), Cd (II), Zn (II),
and Ni (II) on a lignin isolated from black liquor, a waste product of the paper industry. Lignin …
and Ni (II) on a lignin isolated from black liquor, a waste product of the paper industry. Lignin …