Eco-Friendly and Economic, Adsorptive Removal of Cationic and Anionic Dyes by Bio-Based Karaya Gum—Chitosan Sponge

A novel, lightweight (8 mg/cm<sup>3</sup>), conjugate sponge of karaya gum (Kg) and chitosan (Ch) has been synthesized with very high porosity (~98%) and chemical stability, as a pH-responsive adsorbent material for the removal of anionic and cationic dyes from aqueous solutions. Experim...

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Main Authors: Rohith K. Ramakrishnan, Vinod V.T. Padil, Stanisław Wacławek, Miroslav Černík, Rajender S. Varma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/2/251