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CHEMISTRY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
Removal of metal ions using Chitosan based electro spun nanofibers: a review
Texin Josepha, Meera Jacoba, Veena R. Nairb, Jaya T. Varkeyc a Department of Chemistry, St. Pauls College, Kalamassery-683053, Kerala, India
b Department of Chemistry, The Cochin College, Kochi-682002, Kerala, India
c Department of Chemistry, St. Teresa’s College. Ernakulam- 682035, Kerala, India
Abstract:
Chitosan is a promising environmentally-friendly polymer with a wide range of applications in biological, medical and water treatment fields. Recent research in chitosan-based electro spun nanofibers has led to the very cost-effective and efficient removal of toxic metal ions from solutions that are extremely important in today's pollution-ridden world. Nanofiber fabrication of chitosan blends can easily be done by the novel electrospinning technique. Because of their high adsorption capability, metal chelation ability, nontoxicity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, hydrophilicity, and cost effectiveness, chitosan-based nanofibers have seen rapid growth in water treatment applications. This review outlines the ability of electrospinning produced chitosan-based nanofibers to remove toxic metals. The primary goal of this review is to provide current information on various chitosan blend nanofibers that may be useful in water purification, as well as to encourage further research in this area.
Keywords:
Chitosan, electrospinning, nanofibers, toxic metal removal, water purification.
Received: 04.07.2021 Revised: 30.10.2021
Citation:
Texin Joseph, Meera Jacob, Veena R. Nair, Jaya T. Varkey, “Removal of metal ions using Chitosan based electro spun nanofibers: a review”, Nanosystems: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, 12:6 (2021), 728–748
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