Nanomaterials-based treatment options for chromium in aqueous environments

• Published in: Environment international Vol. 130; p. 104748
• Main Authors: Maitlo, Hubdar Ali, Kim, Ki-Hyun, Kumar, Vanish, Kim, Sumin, Park, Jae-Woo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2019; Elsevier
• Subjects: Adsorption; aquatic environment; Biodegradation, Environmental; bioremediation; carbon; catalytic activity; chromium; Chromium - analysis; Chromium - isolation & purification; coordination polymers; coprecipitation; cost effectiveness; Cr(VI) removal; ecosystems; Electrocoagulation; energy; Fuel cell; fuel cells; heavy metals; ion exchange; iron; iron oxides; nanoparticles; Nanostructures - chemistry; Performance evaluation; Photoelectrocatalysis; pollution; sustainable development; ultrafiltration; Waste Water - chemistry; wastewater treatment; Water Pollutants, Chemical - analysis; Water Pollutants, Chemical - isolation & purification; Water Purification; Performance evaluation; Photoelectrocatalysis; Cr(VI) removal; Electrocoagulation; Adsorption; Fuel cell

Sustainable development and the restoration of ecosystems are the important goals for civilization. Currently, heavy metal contamination of aquatic environments has become a serious issue. Chromium (Cr) is simultaneously an essential metallic element and one of 20 chemicals posing a maximum threat t...