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- 2Liu, Qingxia (Chemical and Materials Engineering)
- 2Zeng, Hongbo (Chemical and Materials Engineering)
- 1Clive, D.L.J. (Chemistry)
- 1Dr. Aman Ullah (Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science)
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Fall 2015
Selenium is an essential trace element nutrient for human life, but it can be extremely toxic if taken excess. Various adsorbents have been applied for the removal of selenium from water but performed poorly in the removal of Se (VI), which is more bioavailable and more difficult to remove....
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Fabrication of Graphene-based Nanocomposite Membranes for Treatment of Process-affected Water
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Membrane separation processes are extensively used for separation of solutes such as ions, colloids, macromolecules, and organic matter from water. Among various membrane technologies, ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) are progressively being employed for elimination of organic matter...
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Feather Keratin Derived Sustainable Biosorbents for Adsorption of Heavy Metal Ions from Water
DownloadSpring 2023
Water is the epicenter of sustainability and has an essential part of the existence and development of the ecosystem and socioeconomic pillars. However, one in every three humans does not have access to clean drinking water around the globe and heavy metal ions pollution is the major contributor....
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Natural and anthropogenic inputs of arsenic and selenium to the environment in the Athabasca Bituminous Sands Region
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Industrial development of the Athabasca Bituminous Sands (ABS) in northern Alberta, Canada, has raised concerns that emissions of arsenic and selenium to the surrounding landscape and waterbodies have been increasing over time. To test this hypothesis, a comprehensive study of arsenic and...
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Fall 2009
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) enriched eggs are an increasingly important contributor to the egg industry due to the health benefits of n-3 PUFA. During storage and cooking, n-3 PUFA could undergo oxidation and further cause cholesterol oxidation. This study examined stability of...
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Prenatal micronutrient supplementation and postpartum depressive symptoms in a pregnancy cohort
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Tough, Suzanne, Gomez, Mariel F., Eliasziw, Misha, Gagnon, Lisa, Field, Catherine J., Kaplan, Bonnie J., Leung, Brenda M., McCargar, Linda
Background Postpartum depression is a serious problem for women and their offspring. Micronutrient supplements are recommended for pregnant women because of their documented protective effects for the offspring, but their potential beneficial effects on maternal mental health are unknown. This...
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Regenerable Composites for Removal of Organic Dye in Aqueous Media and Water in Heavy Oil and the Associated Interaction Mechanism
DownloadSpring 2018
Water plays an indispensable role in all aspects of life, including farming, domestic and industrial uses. In industries, water has been extensively applied in mining, production and surface treatment, producing a large quantity of contaminated water that threatens human health, endangers...