Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10505445 | Journal of Environmental Management | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Chitosans have potential application for remediation of contaminated soil and water. ⺠Their amino groups (-NH2) and hydroxyl groups (-OH) can bind metal ions. ⺠Chitosan sorption capacity (mmol/g): Ag 1.93; Cu 1.61; Zn 0.94; Cd 0.72 and Pb 0.64.
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Authors
A. Kamari, I.D. Pulford, J.S.J. Hargreaves,