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Banana Plant Fiber-Based Magnetic Material for Efficient Dye Removal
Jim Crocker
21st August, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Mangalore University developed a new hybrid hydrogel nanocomposite from banana pseudo stem cellulose to treat wastewater
- The nanocomposite effectively removes harmful dyes like Methylene Blue and Crystal Violet from water
- The material can be reused multiple times, making it a sustainable solution for industrial wastewater treatment
EnvironmentSustainabilityBiotech
References
Main Study
1) Development of banana pseudo stem cellulose fiber based magnetic nanocomposite as an adsorbent for dye removal.
Published 18th August, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134877
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