Extraction of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from indigenous bacteria of rare earth tailings and application to removal of thorium ions (Th4+)

Thorium, as an important radioactive element, is widely present in nature, and its accompanying environmental pollution is also serious. Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are commonly found on the surface of microbial bodies and have strong adsorption capacity for metal ions. In this study, f...

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Main Authors: Jianhong Han, Hongyan Li, Yi Liu, Pai Liu, Yi Song, Yuting Wang, Lianke Zhang, Weida Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2023-01-01
Series:Water Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://wst.iwaponline.com/content/87/1/83