Heavy metals, pervasive in the environment due to natural processes and human activities,
pose substantial threats to ecosystems and human health. This study aims to delve into the …

With the transition to a low-carbon economy due to the rising global climate, advances in
high technology and the proliferation of electronic devices, the demand for critical metals will …

Although only a slightly radioactive element, thorium is considered extremely toxic because
its various species, which reach the environment, can constitute an important problem for the …

It is extremely desirable but still challenging to skilfully manufacture highly efficient sorbents
to remmediate, in a reversible manner, the water pollution with mercury. Herein, new …

Highly selective capture of radiocesium is an urgent need for environmental radioactive
contamination remediation and spent fuel disposal. Herein, a strategy is proposed for …

Hybrid magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers (MMIPs) have the advantages of the
technology of molecularly imprinted material and magnetic nanoparticles. The magnetic …

The recovery of thorium from aqueous industrial effluents is a challenge not only for
environmental purpose but also for the valorization of secondary resources. The complexity …

The use of polysaccharides with good film-forming properties in food packaging systems is a
promising area of research. Xanthan gum (XG), an extracellular polysaccharide, has many …

Over the years, polysaccharides such as chitosan, alginate, hyaluronic acid, k-carrageenan,
xanthan gum, carboxymethyl cellulose, pectin, and starch, alone or in combination with …

The increasing demand for rare earth elements (REEs) in high-tech applications has
highlighted the need for efficient and sustainable recovery methods. This article provides a …