DOI: 10.1039/d6ra02524b ISSN: 2046-2069
Functional polysaccharide-based biosorbents as efficient green alternatives for radionuclide removal from radioactive waste: a review
Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, Huda Yousif Sharef, Muneer Baata, Mohammed S. Almoiqli, Ahmed Siddiq, Muhamed Azlzul Haque, Faisal K. Algethami, Mohamed S. AttiaNatural polysaccharides such as chitosan, alginate, cellulose, starch, carrageenan, and pectin are sustainable adsorbents for radionuclide removal. Engineered modifications enhance selectivity and capacity, achieving U(
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