Ecologically benign polymers: the case of maleic polyelectrolytes.
The paper discusses a series of results that evidence the favorable effect of maleic polyelectrolytes in different fields in which a protective action of the environment is attained: (i) the exploitation of geothermal water, which is a cleaner source of energy; (ii) the improvement or preservation of the structure of agricultural soils; (iii) the substitution of phosphates in detergents; and (iv) the reduction of chromium load of effluents from tanning plants.
Chitanu
Gabrielle Charlotte
GC
Department of Bioactive and Biocompatible Polymers, Romanian Academy, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iasi. chita@icmpp.tuiasi.ro
Carpov
Adrian
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D000383:Agriculture; D002857:Chromium / Q000737:chemistry; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D003902:Detergents / Q000737:chemistry; D004573:Electrolytes; D004736:Energy-Generating Resources; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007220:Industrial Waste; D008298:Maleates / Q000737:chemistry*; D010710:Phosphates / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D012987:Soil
D003902:Detergents; D004573:Electrolytes; D007220:Industrial Waste; D008298:Maleates; D010710:Phosphates; D011108:Polymers; D012987:Soil; D002857:Chromium; C030272:maleic acid