Adsorptive Recovery of Cu<sup>2+</sup> from Aqueous Solution by Polyethylene Terephthalate Nanofibres Modified with 2-(Aminomethyl)Pyridine

The accumulation of plastic waste products in the environment has adversely affected wildlife and human beings. Common plastics that accumulate in the environment are plastics that are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer. PET plastic waste products can be recycled for beneficial use, wh...

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Main Authors: Thandiwe Crystal Totito, Katri Laatikainen, Omoniyi Pereao, Chris Bode-Aluko, Leslie Petrik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/24/11912