April 6, 2018April 7, 2018

CSMCRI uses seaweed to remove lead, chromium and dyes from wastewater

Researchers at CSMCRI have used functionalised seaweed nanocomposite to remove lead and chromium from wastewater. The adsorbed lead did not leach out even in low pH conditions. The nanocomposite was…

August 18, 2016August 21, 2016

Indian researchers use seaweed, sunlight to treat industrial dyes

Scientists at the Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavanagar, Gujarat have been able to completely degrade three industrial dyes — methyl orange, methylene blue and reactive black-5…