Development of a natural polymeric bioadsorbent based on sericin, alginate and poly(vinyl alcohol) for the recovery of ytterbium from aqueous solutions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123555
Abstract: Abstract The recovery of rare-earth elements (REEs) from wastewater is extremely important because of its different industrial applications and high market prices. The recovery of these metals in secondary sources is of high environmental and… read more here.
Keywords: recovery; ytterbium; bioadsorption; vinyl alcohol ... See more keywords
Anthracene Bioadsorption from Simulated Wastewater by Chemically-Treated Unripe Plantain Peel Bioadsorbent: Batch Kinetics and Isothermal Modeling Studies
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DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2016.1255650
Abstract: ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate and evaluate the bioadsorption potential of a chemically-treated unripe plantain peel in the removal of a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) from its wastewater using anthracene… read more here.
Keywords: chemically treated; unripe plantain; bioadsorption; treated unripe ... See more keywords
Equilibrium, Thermodynamic, Reuse, and Selectivity Studies for the Bioadsorption of Lanthanum onto Sericin/Alginate/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Particles
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13040623
Abstract: In a scenario of high demand, low availability, and high economic value, the recovery of rare-earth metals from wastewater is economically and environmentally attractive. Bioadsorption is a promising method as it offers simple design and… read more here.
Keywords: lanthanum; bioadsorption; vinyl alcohol; sericin alginate ... See more keywords