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Adsorption removal of cesium from drinking waters: A mini review on use of biosorbents and other adsorbents

Xiang Liu, Guan-Ru Chen, Duu-Jong Lee, Tohru Kawamoto, Hisashi Tanaka, Man-Li Chen, Yu-Kuo Luo

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Abstract

Radiocesium (Cs) removal from waters becomes an emerging issue after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Disaster, during which a total of approximately 3.3×1016Bq Cs was released to contaminate the environment. This mini-review provided a summary on literature works to develop efficient adsorbent for removing Cs from waters. Adsorbent made of raw and modified minerals, composites particles, and biosorbents that are highly specific to Cs in the presence of other alkali and alkali earth metals were summarized. Development of Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles on Cs removal and its potential use in drinking waterworks was discussed. This review is a unique report for adsorption removal of Cs from contaminated waters. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)142-149
JournalBioresource Technology
Volume160
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2014
Externally publishedYes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Research Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Biosorbents
  • Cesium
  • Prussian blue

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