Preparation and characterization of chitosan thin films on mixed-matrix membranes for complete removal of chromium

Herein we present a new approach for the complete removal of CrVI species, through reduction of CrVI to CrIII, followed by adsorption of CrIII. Reduction of chromium from water is an important challenge, as CrIV is one of the most toxic substances emitted from industrial processes. Chitosan (CS) thi...

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Main Authors: Nayak, Vignesh, Jyothi, Mannekote Shivanna, Balakrishna, R. Geetha, Padaki, Mahesh, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi
Format: Article
Published: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2015
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/55037/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/open.201402133
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