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Nanoparticles as Sorbents for Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions

K. H. WeeRenbi Bai

Year: 2009 American Society of Civil Engineers eBooks Pages: 137-158   Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Abstract

This chapter discusses the removal of heavy metal contaminants in the environment. Topics include iron-based nanoparticles for removal of heavy metal ions and polymeric nanoparticles for removal of heavy metal ions.

Keywords:
Metal ions in aqueous solution Aqueous solution Metal Nanoparticle Heavy metals Ion Inorganic chemistry Materials science Environmental chemistry Chemistry Nanotechnology Metallurgy Organic chemistry

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Environmental remediation with nanomaterials
Physical Sciences →  Engineering →  Biomedical Engineering
Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
Physical Sciences →  Chemistry →  Organic Chemistry
Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
Physical Sciences →  Environmental Science →  Water Science and Technology
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