Phthalates Adsorption on Nanostructures for Environmental Remediation: an ab initio Study
Mariana Tonel,
Jaine Schemmer,
Laura Vendrame
et al.
Abstract:Phthalates are organic molecules found in various everyday materials, such as plastics, but they do not bond chemically to the product. Consequently, they are released and contaminate the environment. In humans, ingesting phthalates can stimulate a functionality similar to estrogen hormones, acting as endocrine disruptors, thus requiring selective adsorption. This paper demonstrates the use of cyclodextrins (CDs), which are useful due to their capacity for selective adsorption by the inclusion of organic molec… Show more
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