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Water Detoxification by a Substrate‐Bound Catecholamine Adsorbent
Author(s) -
Lee Mihyun,
Rho Junsung,
Lee DongEun,
Hong Seonki,
Choi SunJu,
Messersmith Phillip B.,
Lee Haeshin
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
chempluschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.801
H-Index - 61
ISSN - 2192-6506
DOI - 10.1002/cplu.201200209
Subject(s) - library science , engineering , computer science
A bio‐inspired approach for detoxification of water has been investigated. In this approach, three major classes of toxic agents, heavy‐metal ions (Cr, Hg, Pb, Cu, and Cd), toxic organic species (4‐aminopyridine), and a radioisotope (Lutetium‐177) were effectively removed from contaminated water by polydopamine, a mussel‐inspired adhesive catecholamine (see figure). In addition, this polydopamine filter was easily regenerated by treatment with acid or hydrogen peroxide.