Chitosan–Silica Composite Aerogel for the Adsorption of Cupric Ions

A chitosan–silica hybrid aerogel was synthesized and presented as a potential adsorbent for the purification of cupric ion-contaminated media. The combination of the organic polymer (chitosan), which can be obtained from fishery wastes, with silica produced a mostly macroporous material with an aver...

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Main Authors: João P. Vareda, Pedro M. C. Matias, José A. Paixão, Dina Murtinho, Artur J. M. Valente, Luisa Durães
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/3/192