The concentrations of heavy metal ions found in waterways near industrial zones are often
exceed the prescribed limits, posing a continued danger to the environment and public …

The presence of various heavy metal ions in the industrial waste waters has recently been a
challenging issue for human health. Since heavy metals are highly soluble in the aquatic …

Ethylenediamine-functionalized Zr-based metal-organic framework (MOF, UiO-66-EDA) was
prepared via Michael addition reaction to investigate its potential for adsorption of heavy …

In this study, polypyrrole-based activated carbon was prepared by the carbonization of
polypyrrole at 650° C for 2 h in the presence of four-times the mass of KOH as a chemical …

White biotechnology, or industrial biotechnology, is drawing much attention as a solution to
produce energy, chemicals and other materials from renewable resources. White …

Herein, a new magnetic hydrochar was prepared through co-hydrothermal treatment of
vinasse with red mud, two abundant industrial wastes, and its adsorption property was …

The presence of Pb (II) ions, as a major pollutant source, in the water resources causes
global health concerns. The adsorption method has been conventionally used for the …

Water quality degradation and the scarcity of pure drinking water are the current global
issues. Toxic organic and inorganic contaminants must be removed from the water to …

An O-hydroxyphenyl thiourea-modified chitosan (OTCS) with excellent Pb (II) adsorption
performance and selectivity was prepared as an adsorbent. The structure and morphology of …

The available poly (vinyl butyral)(PVB)-based materials are potential media for wastewater
treatment, however, their high butyral contents and low quantity of hydroxyl groups cause …