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A comprehensive review on removal of environmental pollutants using a surfactant based remediation process
Summary
This review comprehensively examined surfactant-based remediation processes for removing environmental pollutants, discussing their adsorption capabilities, mechanisms of action, and potential applications in pollution cleanup.
Surfactants are considered amphiphilic substances, having excellent adsorption and association capabilities, offering them the potential for a variety of techniques designed to eliminate pollution and preserve the natural world.
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