Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

Bionanocomposites include matrices and dispersed phases that combine two or more
biomolecules on a nanometric scale to enhance some nanomaterial properties such as …

Shortage of drinking water has gained potential interest over the last few decades.
Discharged industrial effluent, including various toxic pollutants, to water surfaces is one of …

Nanocomposite materials have been successfully applied to remediation of organic and
inorganic contaminants from polluted water. The present study investigates the synthesis …

In recent years, polymeric bio-adsorbents offers high removal efficiency, superior adsorption
capacity and selectivity against various pollutants in aqueous medium. While designing …

Graphene oxide (GO) with high oxidation degree (OD) and high adsorption capacity was
synthesized easily by modified improved hummer method assisted with ultrasonic at low …

Heavy metals removal from wastewaters and surface waters using low cost and eco-friendly
adsorbents is one of the best ways to eliminate these impurities. In the current study, the …

Dyes are one of the major toxic pollutants discharged in large quantities into the
hydrosphere. Among various dye removal methods, adsorption has a distinct position. In this …

In this research, the graft copolymer of itaconic acid (IA) onto chitosan (CS) was synthesized
in an aqueous medium using ammonium persulfate (APS) as an initiator. Monomer amount …

The concern about coconut shell disposal and natural fine aggregate depletion has
prompted researchers to utilize coconut shell as aggregate in recent years. However, the …