Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Bianca-Denisa CHEREJI, Florentina-Daniela MUNTEANU
Water pollution occurs when chemical, physical, and biological elements exceed set limits. This phenomenon is primarily a result of various human activities, with industrial and municipal landfills playing a significant role in polluting the environment. Industries heavily dependent on chemicals, especially those that discharge metal-contaminated wastewater, pose a significant environmental concern because of the potential for bioaccumulation in organisms. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the food chain highlights the significance of this issue and its potential impact on consumer and public health. With various distinctive properties of α-keratin, wool-based filter systems can effectively manage heavy metal pollution. This paper will discuss the preliminary studies of the efficiency of wool-based filters for retaining heavy metals from different water sources, including wastewater, industrial water, and contaminated water.
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