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Chakraborty A, Pal A, Saha BB. A Critical Review of the Removal of Radionuclides from Wastewater Employing Activated Carbon as an Adsorbent. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8818. [PMID: 36556624 PMCID: PMC9788631 DOI: 10.3390/ma15248818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Radionuclide-contaminated water is carcinogenic and poses numerous severe health risks and environmental dangers. The activated carbon (AC)-based adsorption technique has great potential for treating radionuclide-contaminated water due to its simple design, high efficiency, wide pH range, quickness, low cost and environmental friendliness. This critical review first provides a brief overview of the concerned radionuclides with their associated health hazards as well as different removal techniques and their efficacy of removing them. Following this overview, this study summarizes the surface characteristics and adsorption capabilities of AC derived from different biomass precursors. It compares the adsorption performance of AC to other adsorbents, such as zeolite, graphene, carbon nano-tubes and metal-organic frameworks. Furthermore, this study highlights the different factors that influence the physical characteristics of AC and adsorption capacity, including contact time, solution pH, initial concentration of radionuclides, the initial dosage of the adsorbent, and adsorption temperature. The theoretical models of adsorption isotherm and kinetics, along with their fitting parameter values for AC/radionuclide pairs, are also reviewed. Finally, the modification procedures of pristine AC, factors determining AC characteristics and the impact of modifying agents on the adsorption ability of AC are elucidated in this study; therefore, further research and development can be promoted for designing a highly efficient and practical adsorption-based radionuclide removal system.
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- Anik Chakraborty
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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Verma S, Kim KH. Graphene-based materials for the adsorptive removal of uranium in aqueous solutions. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 158:106944. [PMID: 34689036 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ground water contamination by radioactive elements has become a critical issue that can pose significant threats to human health. Adsorption is the most promising approach for the removal of radioactive elements owing to its simplicity, effectiveness, and easy operation. Among the plethora of functional adsorbents, graphene oxide and its derivatives are recognized for their excellent potential as adsorbent with the unique 2D structure, high surface area, and intercalated functional groups. To learn more about their practical applicability, the procedures involved in their preparation and functionalization are described with the microscopic removal mechanism by GO functionalities across varying solution pH. The performance of these adsorbents is assessed further in terms of the basic performance metrics such as partition coefficient. Overall, this article is expected to provide valuable insights into the current status of graphene-based adsorbents developed for uranium removal with a guidance for the future directions in this research field.
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- Swati Verma
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea.
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Akl ZF, Zaki EG, ElSaeed SM. Green Hydrogel-Biochar Composite for Enhanced Adsorption of Uranium. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:34193-34205. [PMID: 34963906 PMCID: PMC8697026 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Uranium is the backbone of the nuclear fuel used for energy production but is still a hazardous environmental contaminant; thus, its removal and recovery are important for energy security and environmental protection. So far, the development of biocompatible, efficient, economical, and reusable adsorbents for uranium is still a challenge. In this work, a new orange peel biochar-based hydrogel composite was prepared by graft polymerization using guar gum and acrylamide. The composite's structural, morphological, and thermal characteristics were investigated via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) methods. The composite's water absorption properties were investigated in different media. The performance of the prepared composite in adsorbing uranium (VI) ions from aqueous media was systematically investigated under varying conditions including solution's acidity and temperature, composite dose, contact time, and starting amount of uranium. The adsorption efficiency increased with solution pH from 2 to 5.5 and composite dose from 15 to 50 mg. The adsorption kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics parameters were analyzed to get insights into the process's feasibility and viability. The equilibrium data were better described through a pseudo-second-order mechanism and a Langmuir isotherm model, indicating a homogeneous composite surface with the maximum uranium (VI) adsorption capacity of 263.2 mg/g. The calculated thermodynamic parameters suggested that a spontaneous and endothermic process prevailed. Interference studies showed high selectivity toward uranium (VI) against other competing cations. Desorption and recyclability studies indicated the good recycling performance of the prepared composite. The adsorption mechanism was discussed in view of the kinetics and thermodynamics data. Based on the results, the prepared hydrogel composite can be applied as a promising, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient material for uranium (VI) decontamination.
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- Zeinab F. Akl
- Egyptian
Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), P.O.
Box 11762 Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian
Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), P.O. Box 11727 Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian
Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), P.O. Box 11727 Cairo, Egypt
- National
Committee of Women in Science (ASRT), 11334 Cairo, Egypt
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Purification of uranium-contaminated radioactive water by adsorption: A review on adsorbent materials. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Meng F, Huang Q, Larson SL, Han FX. The Adsorption Characteristics of Uranium(VI) from Aqueous Solution on Leonardite and Leonardite-Derived Humic Acid: A Comparative Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:12557-12567. [PMID: 34661416 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The humic substance is a low-cost and effective adsorbent with abundant functional groups in remediating uranium (U) (VI)-contaminated water. In this research study, leonardite together with leonardite-derived humic acid (L-HA) was used to eliminate U(VI) from water under diverse temperatures (298, 308, and 318 K). L-HA showed a higher adsorption volume for U(VI) than leonardite. U adsorption was varied with pH and increased with temperature. The adsorption kinetics of L-HA had a higher determination coefficient (R2) for pseudo-second-order (R2 > 0.993) and Elovich (R2 > 0.987) models, indicating possible chemisorption-assisted adsorption. This was further supported with the activation energies (15.9 and 13.2 kJ/mol for leonardite and L-HA, respectively). Moreover, U(VI) equilibrium adsorption on leonardite was better depicted with the Freundlich model (R2 > 0.970), suggesting heterogeneous U(VI) adsorption onto the leonardite surface. However, U(VI) adsorption onto L-HA followed the Langmuir equation (R2 > 0.971), which implied the dominant role of monolayer adsorption in controlling the adsorption process. Thermodynamic parameters, including standard entropy change (ΔS0 > 0), Gibbs free energy (ΔG0 < 0), and standard enthalpy change (ΔH0 > 0), suggested a spontaneous and endothermal adsorption process. In addition, ionic species negatively affected U(VI) adsorption by leonardite and L-HA.
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- Fande Meng
- College of Resource and Environment, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, Anhui 233100, China
- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- College of Resource and Environment, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, Anhui 233100, China
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- U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, 3909 Halls Ferry Rd, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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Liu S, Luo J, Ma J, Li J, Li S, Meng L, Liu S. Removal of uranium from aqueous solutions using amine-functionalized magnetic platelet large-pore SBA-15. J NUCL SCI TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00223131.2020.1796838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Shuqiong Liu
- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Synthesis of magnetic-carbon sorbent for removal of U(VI) from aqueous solution. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-019-06907-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Xie Y, Chen C, Ren X, Wang X, Wang H, Wang X. Emerging natural and tailored materials for uranium-contaminated water treatment and environmental remediation. PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE 2019; 103:180-234. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2019.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Perlova N, Dzyazko Y, Perlova O, Palchik A, Sazonova V. Formation of Zirconium Hydrophosphate Nanoparticles and Their Effect on Sorption of Uranyl Cations. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2017; 12:209. [PMID: 28330187 PMCID: PMC5360751 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-017-1987-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Organic-inorganic ion-exchangers were obtained by incorporation of zirconium hydrophosphate into gel-like strongly acidic polymer matrix by means of precipitation from the solution of zirconium oxychloride with phosphoric acid. The approach for purposeful control of a size of the incorporated particles has been developed based on Ostwald-Freundich equation. This equation has been adapted for precipitation in ion exchange materials. Both single nanoparticles (2-20 nm) and their aggregates were found in the polymer. Regulation of salt or acid concentration allows us to decrease size of the aggregates approximately in 10 times. Smaller particles are formed in the resin, which possess lower exchange capacity. Sorption of U(VI) cations from the solution containing also hydrochloride acid was studied. Exchange capacity of the composites is ≈2 times higher in comparison with the pristine resin. The organic-inorganic sorbents show higher sorption rate despite chemical interaction of sorbed ions with functional groups of the inorganic constituent: the models of reaction of pseudo-first or pseudo-second order can be applied. In general, decreasing in size of incorporated particles provides acceleration of ion exchange. The composites can be regenerated completely, this gives a possibility of their multiple use.
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- Nataliya Perlova
- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University of the MES of Ukraine, Dvoryanska str., 2, Odesa, 65082, Ukraine.
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- Department of Sorption and Membrane Materials and Processes, V.I. Vernadskii Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the NAS of Ukraine, Palladin ave. 32/34, Kyiv, 03142, Ukraine
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University of the MES of Ukraine, Dvoryanska str., 2, Odesa, 65082, Ukraine
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- Department of Sorption and Membrane Materials and Processes, V.I. Vernadskii Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the NAS of Ukraine, Palladin ave. 32/34, Kyiv, 03142, Ukraine
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University of the MES of Ukraine, Dvoryanska str., 2, Odesa, 65082, Ukraine
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Akl ZF, Ali TA. A novel modified screen-printed electrode with triazole surfactant assembled on silver nanoparticles for potentiometric determination of uranium. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-017-5524-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Omidi MH, Azad FN, Ghaedi M, Asfaram A, Azqhandi MHA, Tayebi L. Synthesis and characterization of Au-NPs supported on carbon nanotubes: Application for the ultrasound assisted removal of radioactive UO22+ ions following complexation with Arsenazo III: Spectrophotometric detection, optimization, isotherm and kinetic study. J Colloid Interface Sci 2017; 504:68-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Polyethylenimine and tris(2-aminoethyl)amine modified p(GA–EGMA) microbeads for sorption of uranium ions: equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-017-5216-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Zhu J, Liu Q, Li Z, Liu J, Zhang H, Li R, Wang J, Emelchenko GA. Recovery of uranium(vi) from aqueous solutions using a modified honeycomb-like porous carbon material. Dalton Trans 2017; 46:420-429. [DOI: 10.1039/c6dt03227c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A novel composite adsorbent, consisting of three-dimensional honeycomb-like porous carbon and MnO2 nanowires (HLPC/MnO2), has been successfully synthesized and is an excellent adsorbent for removing uranium(vi) ions from aqueous solutions.
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- Jiahui Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
- China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics
- Russian Academy of Sciences
- Chernogolovka
- Russia
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Zhao X, Zhang S, Bai C, Li B, Li Y, Wang L, Wen R, Zhang M, Ma L, Li S. Nano-diamond particles functionalized with single/double-arm amide–thiourea ligands for adsorption of metal ions. J Colloid Interface Sci 2016; 469:109-119. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2016.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Polyaniline coated magnetic carboxymethylcellulose beads for selective removal of uranium ions from aqueous solution. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-016-4828-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bai C, Zhang M, Li B, Zhao X, Zhang S, Wang L, Li Y, Zhang J, Ma L, Li S. Modifiable diyne-based covalent organic framework: a versatile platform for in situ multipurpose functionalization. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra02842j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A COF material (TCD) containing diynes as both building blocks and active sites was prepared by microwave irradiation and employed as a versatile platform for the preparation of diverse functional materials.
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Galhoum AA, Mahfouz MG, Atia AA, Abdel-Rehem ST, Gomaa NA, Vincent T, Guibal E. Amino Acid Functionalized Chitosan Magnetic Nanobased Particles for Uranyl Sorption. Ind Eng Chem Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b03331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ahmed A. Galhoum
- Nuclear Materials Authority, P.O. Box 530, El-Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
- Ecole des Mines Alès, Centre des Matériaux
des Mines d’Alès, 6 avenue de Clavières, 30100
cedex Alès, France
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- Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt
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- Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Nuclear Materials Authority, P.O. Box 530, El-Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
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- Ecole des Mines Alès, Centre des Matériaux
des Mines d’Alès, 6 avenue de Clavières, 30100
cedex Alès, France
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- Ecole des Mines Alès, Centre des Matériaux
des Mines d’Alès, 6 avenue de Clavières, 30100
cedex Alès, France
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