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ArticlePolymers2025

End-of-Life Management Strategies for Fe-Mn Nanocomposites Used in Arsenic Removal from Water.

Maja Vujić, Jasmina Nikić, Mirjana Vijatovic Petrovic, Đorđe Pejin, Malcolm Watson, Srđan Rončević, Jasmina Agbaba

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Article in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Maja VujićDepartment of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovi'ca 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-0712-3199
Jasmina NikićDepartment of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovi'ca 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-0283-4303
Mirjana Vijatovic PetrovicInstitute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Kneza Viseslava 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Đorđe PejinDepartment of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovi'ca 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0009-0009-2471-743X
Malcolm WatsonDepartment of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovi'ca 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0003-3810-6591
Srđan RončevićDepartment of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovi'ca 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-8698-4204
Jasmina AgbabaDepartment of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovi'ca 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-9915-2885

Funding

Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia 4858
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates the regeneration, reuse, stabilization, and environmental safety of Fe-Mn polymer nanocomposites for arsenic (As) removal and their environmental safety. The regeneration performance of Fe-Mn polymer nanocomposites (PS-FMBO) used in this study was assessed through batch adsorption-desorption cycles using various eluents, including NaOH, NaOH-NaCl, and NaOH-NaOCl mixtures. The results demonstrated that 0.1 M NaOH yielded the best regeneration performance, maintaining higher adsorption efficiency over multiple cycles. Stronger desorption agents caused a significant decline in removal efficiency due to possible structural degradation of the PS-FMBO nanocomposite, suggesting that aggressive desorption conditions could compromise its long-term effectiveness. The stabilization of PS-FMBO with cement and quicklime was evaluated for immobilizing As, iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn). Leaching tests indicated that the composites effectively immobilized these contaminants, with minimal leaching observed even after prolonged aging, ensuring compliance with environmental safety regulations. Furthermore, chitosan-based foams were analyzed for their chemical stability, with leaching tests confirming low concentrations of As, Fe, and Mn, even under aggressive conditions, further reinforcing the material's safety and environmental compliance. These findings underscore the potential of PS-FMBO composites and chitosan-based foams as sustainable materials for hazardous waste management and eco-friendly construction applications. Their ability to immobilize contaminants while maintaining structural integrity highlights their practical significance in reducing environmental pollution and advancing circular economy principles.

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arsenicchemical stabilitychitosan-based foamsleachingPS-FMBOregenerationreusesolidification/stabilization

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PMID40430649
PMCPMC12114813

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