The arsenic occurrence in groundwater and the associated health impacts has been a
global issue for the last few decades. Chronic exposure to arsenic can cause skin lesions …

Emerging contaminants (ECs) are a group of anthropogenic organic pollutants known to
have a host of adverse environmental and health implications. The removal of such …

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) were synthesized by the
hydrothermal method and used for effective removal of arsenite, As (III), in their native and …

Heavy metals are a threat against human health. During the last century, with increased
industrial activities, many water resources have been contaminated by heavy metals …

Besides air, water is the most essential and irreplaceable element to ensure the continuance
of life. According to data, only 71% of Earth's surface is covered with water; 96.5% is present …

Arsenic is a toxic carcinogen mostly found in subsurface environments. It is released into
groundwater mostly via natural geological and hydrological processes. Consumption of …

In order to make it more suitable for biosorption process, algae waste obtained after oil
extraction, have been activated by alkaline treatment and used for cadmium (II) removal in …

Arsenic pollution has become a worldwide environmental concern. Dangerous arsenic
concentrations in natural waters threaten the health of millions of people, and this has …

In this study, a magnetic chitosan/biochar composite (MCB) was prepared successfully, and
characterized by SEM, TEM, VSM, XRD, FTIR, XPS, and zeta-potential to obtain its physical …

Magnetic iron-titanium binary oxide as an effective adsorbent for arsenic contaminant is a
challenge primarily because of their bulk structure and agglomeration effect. Herein, a novel …