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Open AccessEnhanced interlayer trap** of Pb(II) ions within kaolinite layers: intercalation, characterization, and sorption studies
Lead (Pb(II)) pollution in water poses a serious threat to human health in many parts of the world. In the past decades, research has been aimed at develo** efficient and cost-effective methods to address th...
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Open AccessAdvanced material and approach for metal ions removal from aqueous solutions
A Novel approach to remove metals from aqueous solutions has been developed. The method is based on a resin free, solid, non-toxic, microcrystalline bisphosphonate material, which has very low solubility in wa...
