Sorption performance of chitosan functionalised carbon nanotube membranes

Scheme

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• Research Award

Abstract

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• The broad aim of the research project is to develop high surface area chitosan functionalised carbon nanotube membranes for use as a sorbent for heavy metals and radionuclides. The specific aims are to: 1. Synthesize an anionic carbon nanotube membrane with the cationic biopolymer chitosan using ionic self-assembly; 2. characterise the physical properties of these membranes using electron microscopy, electrical/mechanical testing and nitrogen adsorption/desoprtion measurements; 3. establish the sorption performance of these composite membranes.

Date/time Interval

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• 2011

Research Areas

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• 110708 - TRANSPLANTATION IMMUNOLOGY

Awarded By

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• Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) 

Contributor

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• in het Panhuis, Peter - Chief Investigator

Sponsor Award Id

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• ALNGRA10123

Local Award Id

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• 11442