Magnetically Recyclable Wool Keratin Modified Magnetite Powders for Efficient Removal of Cu²⁺ Ions from Aqueous Solutions.

ABSTRACT: The treatment of wastewater containing heavy metals and the utilization of wool waste are very important for the sustainable development of textile mills. In this study, the wool keratin modified magnetite (Fe₃O₄) powders were fabricated by using wool waste via a co-precipitation technique for removal of Cu²⁺ ions from aqueous solutions. The morphology, chemical compositions, crystal structure, microstructure, magnetism properties, organic content, and specific surface area of as-fabricated powders were systematically characterized by various techniques including field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), v

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8143369 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature