Novel thermoresponsive assemblies of co-grafted natural and synthetic polymers for water purification
- Submitting institution
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Kingston University
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 12-006-1563
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.2166/wst.2016.599
- Title of journal
- Water Science & Technology
- Article number
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- First page
- 1084
- Volume
- 75
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0273-1223
- Open access status
- Not compliant
- Month of publication
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- Year of publication
- 2017
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
- No
- Criminology
- No
- Interdisciplinary
- Yes
- Number of additional authors
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- Research group(s)
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- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
- No
- Additional information
- This output highlights the synthesis of novel polymeric assemblies that utilises a thermal transition to facilitate removal of contaminants from water. A unique feature of the materials is their ability to remove both organic and inorganic contaminants, unlike competing materials that usually focus on one or the other. A second important feature is the incorporation of the natural polymer chitosan which affords biodegradability to the assembly, making it a promising candidate for wastewater treatment. Future work will involve collaboration with engineering with a view to incorporating the material into a suitable pilot device.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
- No
- English abstract
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