Metal Anion Removal from Wastewater Using Chitosan in a Polymer Enhanced Diafiltration System

Discharge of metal containing effluents into water has been a cause of major concern. Traditional treatment methods are proving to be ineffective and expensive. Chitosan was studied as a potential biosorbent due to its positive charge and relatively low cost. The study involves evaluating the metal...

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Main Author: Shetty, Ameesha R
Other Authors: Daniel G. Gibson III, Committee Member
Format: Others
Published: Digital WPI 2006
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/etd-theses/701
https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1700&context=etd-theses