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A facile hydrothermal method–fabricated robust and ultralight weight cellulose nanocrystal-based hydro/aerogels for metal ion removal
Heavy metal ion contamination, in particular that associated with Pb 2+ , Cd 2+ , and Cu 2+ , poses a considerable threat to aquatic environments and human...
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Topologically protected oxygen redox in a layered manganese oxide cathode for sustainable batteries
Manganese could be the element of choice for cathode materials used in large-scale energy storage systems owing to its abundance and low toxicity...
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Evaluation Health Risks and Sorption of Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI) by Biochar and Iron Doped Zinc Oxide Modified Biochar (Fe-ZnO@BC) Using Trifolium: A Green Synthesis Technique
Contamination of aquatic and terrestrial environment with hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) is one of the major hazards worldwide due its carcinogenicity,...
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Green Synthesis of Carbon Aerogel Derived from Lotus Root for the Removal of Ciprofloxacin, Oil, Organic Solvents, and Supercapacitor Applications
In this study, lotus root-carbon aerogel (LR-CA) was successfully synthesized using facile hydrothermal, freeze-drying, and pyrolysis methods....
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Valorization of Feather Waste by Microbial Enzymatic Activity: Bioconversion, Production and Application
The recalcitrant heap of chicken feathers is one of the most hostile environmental pollutants. It has been estimated that about 8.5 billion tons of...
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Environmental Impacts and Government Policies for Responsible Management of E-Waste
The exponential advancement of technology, along with our demanding consumption habits, has ended up in an alarming growth in electronic waste...
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Synthesis of 3D graphene-based materials and their applications for removing dyes and heavy metals
Contamination of water streams by dyes and heavy metals has become a major problem due to their persistence, accumulation, and toxicity. Therefore,...
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Household air pollution from cooking and heating and its impacts on blood pressure in residents living in rural cave dwellings in Loess Plateau of China
Cave dwelling is an ancient and unique type of residence in the Loess Plateau of Northern China, where the economics are less-developed. The majority...
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Nano-Enabled Remediation of Arsenic-Bearing Water and Wastewater
Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid risking the health of millions of people globally due to drinking of As-contaminated water or through ingestion of...
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Biodegradation of waste refrigerator polyurethane by mealworms
Refrigerator insulation replacement results in discarding a large amount of waste refrigerator polyurethane (WRPU). Insect larvae like mealworms have...
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Graphene-based materials for environmental applications: a review
The recent discovery and synthesis of graphene materials have led to many applications in various fields such as medicine, energy and environment....
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Ecologization of the Technological Paradigm of Subsoil Use: A Local Response to Global Challenges
AbstractThe internal contradictions that affect the interaction of the techno- and biosphere during the intensification of subsoil development are...
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Recovery of catalytic metals from leaching solutions of spent automotive catalytic converters using plant extracts
This study investigates the potential of hydroalcoholic extracts of Cistus ladanifer L., Erica Andevalensis and Rubus idaeus L. as a green method for...
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The potential of zeolite nanocomposites in removing microplastics, ammonia, and trace metals from wastewater and their role in phytoremediation
Nanocomposites are emerging as a new generation of materials that can be used to combat water pollution. Zeolite-based nanocomposites consisting of...
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Fruit waste-derived aerogels for the removal of dyes, heavy metals and oils in water: a review
Most fruit peels after harvest crops are intentionally discarded into landfills, resulting in the waste of carbon resources and environmental...
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Green building practices to integrate renewable energy in the construction sector: a review
The building sector is significantly contributing to climate change, pollution, and energy crises, thus requiring a rapid shift to more sustainable...
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Synergistic Extraction of Valuable Elements from High-Alumina Fly Ash via Carbochlorination
Carbochlorination was employed to synergistically extract valuable components (Al and Si) and critical metals (Li, Ga, and Sc) from high-alumina fly...
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Lightweight carbon foam obtained from post-use polyethylene terephthalate bottles, properties, and potential applications
The excessive consumption of plastic packaging, especially those produced with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and the fact that most of them are...
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Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Walnut Shell Adsorbents
In this paper, the magnetic walnut shell adsorbent was prepared by the composite modification of acidification and magnetization with agricultural...
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Novel Fe3O4-modified biochar generated from rice husk: a sustainable strategy for strengthening lead absorption in wastewater
Water contamination currently threatens human health, which is still a major environmental issue. Scientists are paying attention, in particular, to...
