Cladophora cellulose-polyaniline composite for remediation of toxic chromium (VI)
This paper describes the fabrication of a composite material consisting of Cladophora cellulose and polyaniline (PANI). Cellulose extracted from environmentally polluting green algae Cladophora rupestris was used as a matrix and conducting polyaniline coating was applied on its surface. The characte...
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2013
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| Online Access: | https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2674 |
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| Institution: | De La Salle University |
| Summary: | This paper describes the fabrication of a composite material consisting of Cladophora cellulose and polyaniline (PANI). Cellulose extracted from environmentally polluting green algae Cladophora rupestris was used as a matrix and conducting polyaniline coating was applied on its surface. The characterization of the composite revealed the presence of a nano-layer of PANI coating on the cellulose fibers, thus preserving the high surface area of the cellulose. The cellulose/PANI composite was used effectively as a reducing agent in the remediation of toxic hexavalent chromium. The efficiency of the reduction activity of metals can be attributed to the high surface area of the cellulose/PANI composite. This study provides alternative ways to solve an environmental issue and maximize the use readily available resources. |
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