Recent Modifications of Chitosan for Adsorption Applications: A Critical and Systematic Review

Chitosan is considered to be one of the most promising and applicable materials in adsorption applications. The existence of amino and hydroxyl groups in its molecules contributes to many possible adsorption interactions between chitosan and pollutants (dyes, metals, ions, phenols, pharmaceuticals/d...

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Main Authors: George Z. Kyzas, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/1/312