The high molecular weight of chitin, as a biopolymer, challenges its extraction due to its
insolubility in the solvents. Also, chitosan, as the N-deacetylated form of chitin, can be …

A literature search revealed a lack of up-to-date and detailed review articles on the use of
membrane technologies for heavy metal removal. Thus, this article provides a …

Electrospun nanofibrous membranes (ENFMs) have many superior advantages, such as
large specific surface area, high porosity, easy modification, good flexibility, and easy …

Membrane-based systems clearly give a proper solution to the ever-increasing demand for
clean water and energy. Polymeric membranes are still employed in energy, filtration, and a …

The scarcity of water, especially in arid and semi-arid regions of the world is exerting great
pressure on resources and establishing more need to provide good quality water for human …

Chitosan and its modifications have received great attention over the past few decades due
to its outstanding adsorption behavior toward various toxic heavy metals from aqueous …

As the world human population and industrialization keep growing, the water availability
issue has forced scientists, engineers, and legislators of water supply industries to better …

Abstract Chitosan (CS), a by–product of chitin deacetylation can be useful in a broad range
of purposes, to mention agriculture, pharmaceuticals, material science, food and nutrition …

Membrane adsorbents have emerged as powerful and attractive tools for the removal of
hazardous materials such as dyes and heavy metal ions, mainly in trace amounts, from …

Global water demand and environmental concerns related to climate change require
industries to develop high-efficiency wastewater treatment methods to remove pollutants …