Removal of Congo red dye from aqueous solutions by a low-cost adsorbent: activated carbon prepared from Aloe vera leaves shell [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Synthetic dyes have several harmful effects on human health as well as aquatic life. In this study, activated carbon (AV-AC), based on Aloe vera leaf shells, was used as a novel agricultural adsorbent, one that is low-cost and available for
Shahram Sadeghi5, Sedigheh Saeedi6, Hassan Basiri7,8*, +1 more
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Removal of indigo carmine by a Ni nanoscale oxides/Schoenoplectus acutus composite in batch and fixed bed column systems [PDF]
, 2015 Removal behavior of indigo carmine by Schoenoplectus acutus and Ni nanoscale oxides/Schoenoplectus acutus composite was determined. The characterization of both materials was done by TEM, SEM/EDS, DRX, and BET.
COLIN CRUZ, ARTURO +9 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Hydrocarbon membranes are a greener alternative to PFSA in PEM fuel cells, but degrade rapidly from radical attack. We present a novel strategy using poly(vinylphosphonic acid) (PVPA) as a local radical scavenger. Incorporated as an interfacial barrier, PVPA enhances chemical stability and significantly extends membrane lifetime under accelerated ...
Hendrik Sannemüller +6 more
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Preparation of graphene oxide/titanium dioxide nanocomposites and its adsorption for AS(III) ions [PDF]
, 2013 Arsenic is a naturally occurring element, which is found in both in natural waters and industrial waters. Graphene oxide/Titanium dioxide (GO/TiO2) nanocomposites were prepared by using hydrothermal technique, their structure was observed and their ...
Kocabas, Ozlem Zuleyha +3 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Ultrathin AlOxHy interlayers between aluminum films and polymer substrates significantly improve electro‐mechanical properties of flexible thin film systems. By precisely controlling interlayer thickness using atomic layer deposition, this study identifies an optimal interlayer thickness of 5–10 nm that enhances ductility and delays cracking.
Johanna Byloff +9 more
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Application of aquatic mosses to decontaminate industrial effluents [PDF]
, 2012 As biosorption is a low cost and effective method for treating metal-bearing wastewaters, understanding the process kinetics is relevant for design purposes.
Boaventura, Rui, Martins, Ramiro
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Determination of biosorption mechanism in biomass of agave, using spectroscopic and microscopic techniques for the purification of contaminated water [PDF]
, 2019 [Abstract] Lead (Pb2+) and copper (Cu2+) are polluting metals due to their toxicity; however, the extraction of these metals is essential for economic development, so it is important to look for efficient and low-cost alternatives that can remove heavy ...
Barriada, José Luis +6 more
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Nano‐ and Micro‐Sized Solid Materials Used as Antiviral Agents
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Due to the rise of viral infections in humans and possible viral outbreaks, the use of nano‐ or micro‐sized materials as antiviral agents is rapidly increasing. This review explores their antiviral properties against RNA and DNA viruses, either as a prevention or a treatment tool, by delving into their mechanisms of action and how to properly assess ...
Orfeas‐Evangelos Plastiras +6 more
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Study on diffusion coefficient of benzene and ethyl benzene vapours in nanoporous silica aerogel and silica aerogel-activated carbon composites [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2019 In this study, nanoporous silica aerogel and silica aerogel-activated carbon composites have been synthesized using a water glass precursor by cost effective ambient pressure drying method. Equilibrium and kinetics of benzene and ethyl benzene adsorption
A. Mohammadi, J. Moghaddas
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Removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid by Calcined Zn–Al–Zr Layered Double Hydroxide [PDF]
, 2011 The adsorption equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics of removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic acid (2,4-D) from aqueous solutions by a calcined Zn–Al layered double hydroxide incorporated with Zr4+ were studied with respect to time, temperature, pH ...
Chaparadza, Allen, Hossenlopp, Jeanne
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