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Heavy metal removal from aqueous solution by advanced carbon nanotubes: Critical review of adsorption applications
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article Review)
The scarcity of water, especially in arid and semi-arid regions of the world is exerting great pressure on resources and establishing more need to provide good quality water for human and other consumptions. Water ...
Immobilization of heavy metals by microbially induced carbonate precipitation using hydrocarbon-degrading ureolytic bacteria
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Crude oil contamination introduces multiple threats to human health and the environment, most of which are from toxic heavy metals. Heavy metals cause significant threats because of their persistence, toxicity, and ...
Principles and Applicability of Integrated Remediation Strategies for Heavy Metal Removal/Recovery from Contaminated Environments
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
Contamination of agricultural soils with heavy metals present lethal consequences in terms of diverse ecological and environmental problems that entail entry of metal in food chain, soil deterioration, plant growth ...
Novel methodology for facile fabrication of nanofiltration membranes based on nucleophilic nature of polydopamine
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2016 , Article)
Novel methodology for facilely fabricating nanofiltration (NF) composite membrane has been successfully developed by employing nucleophilic nature of polydopamine (PDA) chemistry. The self-polymerized PDA coating over ...
An overview of heavy metals toxicity in plants, tolerance mechanism, and alleviation through lysine-chelation with micro-nutrients—A novel approach
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Springer
, 2022 , Article Review)
Abstract: Plants must adapt themselves to the prevailing conditions for their survival, resulting in the acquisition of a wide range of metal tolerance mechanisms. Although many metal elements are essential for the growth ...
Industrial sludge valorization and decontamination via lipid extraction and heavy metals removal using low-cost protic ionic liquid
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Sludge is a heterogenous organic-rich matter that comprise of highly valuable biopolymers along with various contaminants including heavy metals. Sludge valorization as a renewable resource and inexpensive feedstock is key ...
Graphene-based membrane techniques for heavy metal removal: A critical review
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
As good quality water is becoming increasingly scarce, efficient methods for water recovery, recycling, and reuse must be developed to ensure a reliable water supply. This endeavor may take into account other water supplies ...
Microalgae potential to protect from heavy metals-induced carcinogenicity
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Toxic elements are present naturally in the environment; however, during the last century, their level has been continuously rising in the air, water, and soil due to anthropogenic activities, including urban runoff, ...
Insights into the interaction between mineral formation and heavy metals immobilization, mediated by Virgibacillus exopolymeric substances
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
Heavy metal pollution poses significant risks to both the environment and human health due to their toxicity, long residence times, and their ability to bioaccumulate and bio magnify across the food chain. To address this ...