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Extraction of Noble and Rare‐Earth Metals from Aqueous Solutions by DNA Cross‐Linked Hydrogels
Author(s) -
Maeda Yuko,
Zinchenko Anatoly,
Lopatina Larisa I.,
Sergeyev Vladimir G.,
Murata Shizuaki
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
chempluschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.801
H-Index - 61
ISSN - 2192-6506
DOI - 10.1002/cplu.201300047
Subject(s) - self healing hydrogels , noble metal , aqueous solution , rare earth , extraction (chemistry) , dna , chemistry , earth (classical element) , materials science , chemical engineering , inorganic chemistry , nanotechnology , metal , polymer chemistry , mineralogy , organic chemistry , biochemistry , physics , mathematical physics , engineering
Treasure trove : A method for the extraction of noble and rare‐earth metals by a DNA cross‐linked hydrogel, based on high DNA affinity to these elements, is described (see picture). The hydrogel is promising in applications for metal accumulation and recycling.