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Synthesis and application of environment friendly membranes of chitosan and chitosan-PTA for removal of copper (II) from wastewater

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JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2021)

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Magnetic flocculation of Cu(II) wastewater by chitosan-based magnetic composite flocculants with recyclable properties

Yongjun Sun et al.

Summary: This study investigated the structure, performance, and flocculation process of three magnetic flocculants, with MC-g-PAA showing larger floc size and fractal dimension. The results also demonstrated that under certain conditions, MC-g-PAA achieved maximum floc size and fractal dimension values.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Fabrication of cylindrical 3D cellulose nanofibril(CNF) aerogel for continuous removal of copper(Cu2+) from wastewater

Hye-Jin Hong et al.

Summary: The synthesized PEI@CNF aerogel efficiently separates Cu2+ from wastewater and exhibits outstanding selectivity for Cu2+ in the presence of other metal ions. The aerogel's flexible CNF scaffold and rigid PEI result in excellent wet stability, shape recovery property and recycle ability. The PEI@CNF aerogel treats 88 bed volumes of wastewater containing Cu2+, demonstrating its practical viability and high efficiency as a bio-sorbent.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

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Friedel-crafts acylation of furan using chromium-exchanged dodecatungstophosphoric acid: effect of support, mechanism and kinetic modelling

Deepak S. Desai et al.

Summary: In this study, modified heteropoly acids were used as catalysts in a solventless green process for the acylation of furan, resulting in improved efficiency and selectivity of the reaction. The catalyst was characterized using various sophisticated techniques and found to be robust and reusable, with the reaction being green and clean due to the absence of chlorinated chemicals, reagents, solvent, and polluting catalysts.

CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY (2021)

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Potential environmental pollution from copper metallurgy and methods of management

Grzegorz Izydorczyk et al.

Summary: The paper provides an updated overview of the environmental impact of non-ferrous metallurgical industry wastes, focusing on pollution emissions, hazards, formation mechanisms, technological solutions, and the impact on human health and the biosphere. Building a sustainable and modern mining industry is crucial for cleaner production.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A review on chitosan and chitosan-based bionanocomposites: Promising material for combatting global issues and its applications

Motia Azmana et al.

Summary: This article discusses the attempts to replace petrochemical products with renewable and biodegradable components, with a focus on chitosan as a unique bio-based polymer with excellent intrinsic properties. Chitosan-based materials have been successfully utilized in nanotechnology, leading to the development of bionanocomposites with improved physical and chemical characteristics. The review also highlights the future research scope and motivates researchers for outstanding research works in this field.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

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A 'top modification' strategy for enhancing the ability of a chitosan aerogel to efficiently capture heavy metal ions

Shize Li et al.

Summary: The "top modification" strategy was used to enhance the capturing ability of chitosan adsorbents in this study, resulting in the successful preparation of an enhanced chitosan aerogel with significantly improved adsorption capacity for heavy metal ions.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

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Article Engineering, Chemical

Highly adsorptive pristine and magnetic biochars prepared from crayfish shell for removal of Cu(II) and Pb(II)

Shihan Wang et al.

Summary: This study successfully prepared CaCO3-rich biochars for the removal of Cu(II) and Pb(II), showing high adsorption capabilities. Biochars prepared by different methods exhibited different adsorption effects on heavy metal ions in water, providing an environmentally friendly and efficient method for wastewater treatment.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2021)

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Review Engineering, Environmental

Copper and critical metals production from porphyry ores and E-wastes: A review of resource availability, processing/recycling challenges, socio-environmental aspects, and sustainability issues

Carlito Baltazar Tabelin et al.

Summary: Porphyry ores and E-wastes are significant copper-bearing materials crucial for the clean energy transition. Challenges include access to ore deposits and E-waste recycling.

RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING (2021)

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Biodegradable polymers for membrane separation

Samaneh Bandehali et al.

Summary: This review emphasizes the importance of utilizing bio-based and petroleum-based biodegradable polymers in developing modern membrane separation technology, including different synthesis, preparation methods, and modifications. State-of-the-art membranes are prepared through various strategies such as blending, copolymerization, cross-linking, and composites with nanoparticles for advanced performance.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Sustainable removal of copper from wastewater using chemically treated bio-sorbent: Characterization, mechanism and process kinetics

Ahmed M. D. Al Ketife et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the impact of different treatments on chicken bones in removing copper ions from aqueous solutions. The results showed that detergent treated bones had the highest removal efficiency, while untreated bones had the lowest. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model provided the best representation of the adsorption process.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (2021)

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Combined effects of nanoparticles and other environmental contaminants on human health- an issue often overlooked

Valerie Forest

Summary: Air pollution, particularly involving nanoparticles, poses a significant public health issue globally. The combined toxicity of nanoparticles and co-pollutants is a topic of concern, yet there is a lack of data in current literature. Urgent consideration of mixture effects is needed for more accurate assessment and management of human health risks in real-life conditions.

NANOIMPACT (2021)

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Proceedings Paper Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Potential of chitosan/nanocellulose based composite membrane for the removal of heavy metal (chromium ion)

Rekha Goswami et al.

Summary: In this study, naturally occurring biodegradable polysaccharides chitosan and cellulose were used to formulate a composite membrane for the removal of chromium ion from aqueous solution. The composite membrane showed effective removal of chromium ions and exhibited hydrophilic behavior with a contact angle of 60.70. However, the membrane dissolved in acidic medium, indicating the need for improved chemical stability in acidic conditions.

MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS (2021)

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Development of cellulose acetate-chitosan-metal organic framework forward osmosis membrane for recovery of water and nutrients from wastewater

Reshma Lakra et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that the incorporation of AlFu MOF in the FO membrane enhanced water flux and reduced reverse salt flux. The optimal M-1-0.06 membrane showed significant enhancement in water flux and nutrient concentration from synthetic and real wastewater.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Concurrent removal of Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) from wastewater by nanostructured layered sodium vanadosilicate: Competitive adsorption kinetics and mechanisms

Xiaoyuan Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, a novel nanostructured layered sodium vanadosilicate adsorbent was synthesized for the concurrent removal of Cu2+, Ni2+, and Co2+ from wastewater in a ternary system. The adsorption equilibrium was reached within 30 minutes, indicating fast adsorption kinetics, with Cu2+ showing the highest affinity among the three ions.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Article Water Resources

Copper recovery from industrial wastewater - Synergistic electrodeposition onto nanocarbon materials

Grzegorz Stando et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that carbon nanostructures can serve as an excellent substrate for the electrochemical recovery of copper and enable the formation of copper deposits directly from wastewater solutions. A nanocomposite based on CNTs achieved a copper recovery rate of 45% after a 1-hour electrodeposition.

WATER RESOURCES AND INDUSTRY (2021)

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Polyphenol rich green tea waste hydrogel for removal of copper and chromium ions from aqueous solution

Lei Nie et al.

Summary: In this study, iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using green tea waste, which were then incorporated into a polymer network to create hydrogels with the ability to adsorb heavy metals. Experimental techniques confirmed the successful synthesis of the nanoparticles and the physical incorporation in the hydrogels. The study demonstrated the potential application of this green adsorbent in wastewater treatment for effective heavy metal removal.

CLEANER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Membrane technology for a sustainable copper mining industry: The Chilean paradigm

Sergio Santoro et al.

Summary: Mining is crucial for modern society but puts pressure on water resources and energy consumption, necessitating a shift towards sustainability. Integrating conventional and emerging membrane technologies can provide opportunities for sustainable development in the copper mining industry, focusing on water management and resource recovery.

CLEANER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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The utilization of lobster shell to prepare low-cost biochar for high-efficient removal of copper and cadmium from aqueous: Sorption properties and mechanisms

Jiechen Ma et al.

Summary: The research explored the adsorption characteristics and mechanisms of copper and cadmium by lobster shell biochar. The main mechanisms included ion exchange, precipitation with minerals, and interaction with functional groups. The dominant mechanism for copper adsorption was ion exchange, while interaction with functional groups was the primary mechanism for cadmium adsorption. The adsorption capacity of lobster shell biochar was found to be higher than that of other reported biochars, indicating its effectiveness in removing Cu2+ and Cd2+ from contaminated water.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Removing copper and cadmium from water and sediment by magnetic microspheres- MnFe2O4/chitosan prepared by waste shrimp shells

Yanhao Zhang et al.

Summary: The waste shrimp shells were used to produce chitosan (CS) and coated with MnFe2O4 to form novel adsorbents (MCMS) with good adsorption performance for Cu(II) and Cd(II). The adsorption process is spontaneous and exothermic, following pseudo-first-order and Langmuir models with maximum removal capacities of 62.3 and 60.6 mg g(-1).

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

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Separation of copper(II) from aqueous solution using Kigelia africana carbon as adsorbent

Virender Yadav et al.

Summary: In this study, carbon obtained from Kigelia africana was chemically activated and used for the separation of copper ions. The carbon showed a high adsorption capacity and efficiency for the removal of Cu(II) ions from the aqueous phase.

INDIAN CHEMICAL ENGINEER (2021)

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Multi-functional Fe-Al0.66DTP/MCF catalyst in cascade engineered synthesis of the drug butamben: Novelty of catalyst, reaction kinetics and mechanism

Dipti P. Wagh et al.

MOLECULAR CATALYSIS (2020)

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Article Chemistry, Applied

Porous poly(L-lactic acid)/chitosan nanofibres for copper ion adsorption

Qasim Zia et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Cytotoxicity, mutagenicity, oxidative stress and mitochondrial impairment in human hepatoma (HepG2) cells exposed to copper oxide, copper-iron oxide and carbon nanoparticles

Joseph A. Adeyemi et al.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2020)

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Effects of dietary monoterpene, myrcene, administration on immune- and health-related genes expression in common carp gill following exposure to copper sulfate

Seyyed Morteza Hoseini et al.

FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Review of Chitosan-Based Polymers as Proton Exchange Membranes and Roles of Chitosan-Supported Ionic Liquids

Nur Adiera Hanna Rosli et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2020)

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Synergistic removal of copper and tetracycline from aqueous solution by steam-activated bamboo-derived biochar

Rong-Zhong Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Hydrolyzed olive cake as novel adsorbent for copper removal from fertilizer industry wastewater

R. Fernandez-Gonzalez et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

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Article Materials Science, Characterization & Testing

Membranes based on non-synthetic (natural) polymers for wastewater treatment

Sepideh Mansoori et al.

POLYMER TESTING (2020)

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Combined oil demulsification and copper removal from copper plating plant effluents by electrocoagulation in a new cell design

A. Y. Kilany et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2020)

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A novel removal strategy for copper and arsenic by photooxidation coupled with coprecipitation: Performance and mechanism

Wei Ding et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

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An eco-friendly supramolecular hydrogel based-on [NaP5W30O110]14- as a giant inorganic cluster crosslinker: Green synthesis, characterization, and study of thermal and mechanical properties

Safieh Fazel Razavi et al.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2020)

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Copper recovery by cementing from waste solutions derived from the manufacturing/printing industry

Cecilia Daniela Costa et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2020)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Removal of copper (II) from wastewater using green vegetable waste derived activated carbon: An approach to equilibrium and kinetic study

Myalowenkosi I. Sabela et al.

ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2019)

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Article Polymer Science

A Novel Cu(II) Ion-Imprinted Alginate-Chitosan Complex Adsorbent for Selective Separation of Cu(II) from Aqueous Solution

Weiying Zhang et al.

POLYMER BULLETIN (2019)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Utilization of agro-industrial waste for removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions and mining-wastewater

Sladjana Meseldzija et al.

JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (2019)

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Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Use of Response Surface Methodology To Develop and Optimize the Composition of a Chitosan-Polyethyleneimine-Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Membrane Coating To More Effectively Remove Cr(VI) and Cu(II) from Water

Pasan C. Bandara et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

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Removal of Cu2+, Cd2+ and Ni2+ ions from aqueous solution using a novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol adsorptive membrane

Nadia Sahebjamee et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2019)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Controlling the risks of nano-enabled products through the life cycle: The case of nano copper oxide paint for wood protection and nano-pigments used in the automotive industry

Elena Semenzin et al.

ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL (2019)

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Review Environmental Sciences

The potential exposure and hazards of copper nanoparticles: A review

Thelma Ameh et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY (2019)

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Removal of aqueous copper(II) by using crosslinked chitosan films

Jessica S. Marques et al.

REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS (2019)

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Integrating the three E's in wastewater treatment: efficient design, economic viability, and environmental sustainability

Kirti M. Yenkie

CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2019)

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Copper adsorptive removal from aqueous solution by orange peel residue carbon nanoparticles synthesized by combustion method using response surface methodology

Elnaz Safari et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2019)

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Development of crosslinked chitosan membrane networks for uptake of copper and nickel metal ions

Athar Hussain et al.

DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT (2019)

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A wheat straw cellulose-based hydrogel for Cu (II) removal and preparation copper nanocomposite for reductive degradation of chloramphenicol

Jianzi Ding et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2018)

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Citric acid-crosslinked beta-cyclodextrin for simultaneous removal of bisphenol A, methylene blue and copper: The roles of cavity and surface functional groups

Weiwei Huang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2018)

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The feasibility of nanofiltration membrane bioreactor (NF-MBR) plus reverse osmosis (RO) process for water reclamation: Comparison with ultrafiltration membrane bioreactor (UF-MBR) plus RO process

Ming Feng Tay et al.

WATER RESEARCH (2018)

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Chitosan Functionalization with Amino Acids Yields to Higher Copper Ions Adsorption Capacity

Cynthia R. A. Mahl et al.

JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT (2018)

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A novel single step synthesis and surface functionalization of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles and thereof for the copper removal from pigment industry effluent

Hepziba S. Suganthi et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2017)

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Synthesis, characterization and application of phosphorylated fullerene/sulfonated polyvinyl alcohol (PFSP) composite cation exchange membrane for copper removal

Satish S. Rikame et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2017)

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Article Chemistry, Applied

Fabrication of porous chitosan membranes composed of nanofibers by low temperature thermally induced phase separation, and their adsorption behavior for Cu2+

Wang Qin et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2017)

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Article Agricultural Engineering

Polyethyleneimine-bacterial cellulose bioadsorbent for effective removal of copper and lead ions from aqueous solution

Xuchen Jin et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2017)

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Sulfated chitosan/PVA absorbent membrane for removal of copper and nickel ions from aqueous solutions-Fabrication and sorption studies

M. A. Abu-Saied et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2017)

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Article Chemistry, Applied

An environment-friendly and multi-functional absorbent from chitosan for organic pollutants and heavy metal ion

Ang Li et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2016)

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Improvement in the performance of low temperature H2-O2 fuel cell with chitosan-phosphotungstic acid composite membranes

M. Santamaria et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2016)

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A Comparative Study on the Chitosan Membranes Prepared From Acetic Acid and Glycine Hydrochloride for Removal of Copper

S. Bensaha et al.

RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY (2016)

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Novel aluminium exchanged dodecatungstophosphoric acid supported on K-10 clay as catalyst: benzoylation of diphenyloxide with benzoic anhydride

Manishkumar S. Tiwari et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2016)

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Influence of synthesis conditions on the performance of chitosan-Heteropolyacid complexes as membranes for low temperature H2-O2 fuel cell

C. M. Pecoraro et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2015)

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Study on adsorption of copper ion from aqueous solution by MOF-derived nanoporous carbon

Nastaran Bakhtiari et al.

MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS (2015)

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Heteropolyacids for fuel cell applications

M. Kourasi et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2014)

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Chemically activated carbon residue from biomass gasification as a sorbent for iron(II), copper(II) and nickel(II) ions

Hanna Runtti et al.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2014)

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Adsorption and desorption processes for copper removal from water using different eluents and calcined clay as adsorbent

Ambrosio Florencio de Almeida Neto et al.

JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING (2014)

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Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic investigations of Ni(II), Cd(II), Cu(II) and Co(II) adsorption on barley straw ash

M. Arshadi et al.

WATER RESOURCES AND INDUSTRY (2014)

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Copper ions removal from liquid phase by polyethersulfone (PES) membranes functionalized by introduction of carbonaceous materials

Magdalena Hofman et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2013)

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Removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution using a novel composite of recycled materials

Keun-Han Kim et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2013)

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Article Biophysics

Adsorptive removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solution and industrial effluent using natural/agricultural wastes

Biswajit Singha et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES (2013)

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Characterization and performance study on chitosan-functionalized multi walled carbon nano tube as separator in microbial fuel cell

Prabhu Narayanaswamy Venkatesan et al.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2013)

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Ultrafiltration-assisted retention of Cu(II) ions by adsorption on chitosan-functionalized colloidal silica particles

Aurelie Escoda et al.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2013)

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Article Agricultural Engineering

Palm oil fruit shells as biosorbent for copper removal from water and wastewater: Experiments and sorption models

M. A. Hossain et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2012)

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Article Agricultural Engineering

Adsorption and desorption of copper(II) ions onto garden grass

M. A. Hossain et al.

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (2012)

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Copper and cadmium removal from synthetic industrial wastewater using chitosan and nylon 6

N. Prakash et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2012)

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Adsorptive removal of copper(II) from aqueous solutions on activated carbon prepared from Tunisian date stones: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics

F. Bouhamed et al.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2012)

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Evaluation of MF and UF as pretreatments prior to RO applied to reclaim municipal wastewater for freshwater substitution in a paper mill: A practical experience

Ruth Ordonez et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2011)

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Fabrication, characterization and electrocatalytic properties of a solid modified electrode based on PW11O39Fe(III)(H2O)4- and chitosan

Yingjie Hua et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2011)

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Preparation and characterization of chitosan-grafted-poly(2-amino-4,5-pentamethylene-thiophene-3-carboxylic acid N′-acryloyl-hydrazide) chelating resin for removal of Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) metal ions from aqueous solutions

M. M. Bekheit et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2011)

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Activated carbon obtained by pyrolysis of potato peel for the removal of heavy metal copper (II) from aqueous solutions

J. C. Moreno-Pirajan et al.

JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS (2011)

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Pervaporation Separation of Water-Ethanol Mixtures Using Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposite Membranes

Veeresh T. Magalad et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2011)

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PtRu catalysts supported on heteropolyacid and chitosan functionalized carbon nanotubes for methanol oxidation reaction of fuel cells

Zhiming Cui et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2011)

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Tungsten-based materials for fuel cell applications

Ermete Antolini et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2010)

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Effects of chitosan membrane morphology on copper ion adsorption

A. Ghaee et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2010)

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Preparation of N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan/cellulose acetate blend nanofiltration membrane and testing its performance in treating industrial wastewater

Alka G. Boricha et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2010)

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Removal of copper ions from wastewater by adsorption/electrosorption on modified activated carbon cloths

Chen-Chia Huang et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2010)

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Adsorption kinetic character of copper ions onto a modified chitosan transparent thin membrane from aqueous solution

Zihong Cheng et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2010)

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Adsorption of Cu(II), Co(II), and Ni(II) ions by modified magnetic chitosan chelating resin

M. Monier et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2010)

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The chemically crosslinked metal-complexed chitosans for comparative adsorptions of Cu(II), Zn(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) ions in aqueous medium

Arh-Hwang Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2009)

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Heteropolyacid-conjugated chitosan matrix for triphase catalyst

Masanori Yamada et al.

POLYMER (2009)

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Removal of copper (II) and lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions by adsorption on activated carbon from a new precursor hazelnut husks

Mustafa Imamoglu et al.

DESALINATION (2008)

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A novel method to prepare high chitosan content blend hollow fiber membranes using a non-acidic dope solvent for highly enhanced adsorptive performance

Wei Han et al.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2007)

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Adsorptive removal of copper ions with highly porous chitosan/cellulose acetate blend hollow fiber membranes

Chunxiu Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2006)

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Thermodynamics of the Cu(II) adsorption on thin vanillin-modified chitosan membranes

Antonio R. Cestari et al.

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS (2006)

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Removal of copper and cadmium from the aqueous solutions by activated carbon derived from Ceiba pentandra hulls

MM Rao et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2006)

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Synergism of clay and heteropoly acids as nano-catalysts for the development of green processes with potential industrial applications

GD Yadav

CATALYSIS SURVEYS FROM ASIA (2005)

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Determination of kinetic parameters of Cu(II) interaction with chemically modified thin chitosan membranes

AR Cestari et al.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2005)

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Adsorption of Cu(II) on porous chitosan membranes functionalized with histidine

MM Beppu et al.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2004)

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Selectivity engineering in isopropylation of benzene to cumene over cesium substituted dodecatungstophoshoric acid on K-10 clay

GD Yadav et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL (2004)

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Performance of advanced methods for treatment of wastewater:: UV/TiO2, RO and UF

NM Al-Bastaki

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION (2004)

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Copper concentrations in tap water and possible effects on infant's health - Results of a study in Lower Saxony, Germany

BP Zietz et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2003)

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Selective decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide into phenol and acetone by a novel cesium substituted heteropolyacid on clay

GD Yadav et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL (2003)

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Copper(II) removal from polluted water with alumina/chitosan composite membranes

GC Steenkamp et al.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2002)

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