Selective and efficient mercury(II) removal from water by adsorption with a cellulose citrate biopolymer
Mercury is a global pollutant, very dangerous for the aquatic ecosystems and for human health. The sources of mercury in the environment are either anthropogenic or natural. However, historical mining activities and current anthropogenic activities, have led to a significant increase of its level in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911022000132 |