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Biosorption with Algae: A Statistical Review
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ABSTRACT The state of the art in the field of biosorption using algae as biomass is reviewed. The available data of maximum sorption uptake (q^sub max^) and biomass-metal affinity (b) for Cd^sup 2+^, Cu^sup 2+^, Ni^sup 2+^, Pb^sup 2+^ and Zn^sup 2+^ were statistically analyzed using 37 different algae (20 brown algae, 9 red algae and 8 green algae). Metal biosorption research with algae has used mainly brown algae in pursuit of treatments, which improve its sorption uptake. The information av...
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Biosorption with Algae: A Statistical Review
Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
; ABSTRACT The state of the art in the field of biosorption using algae as biomass is reviewed. The available data of maximum sorption uptake (q^sub max^) and biomass-metal affinity (b) for Cd^sup 2 Cu^sup 2 Ni^sup 2 Pb^sup 2+^ and Zn^sup 2+^ were statistically analyzed using 37 different algae (20
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Auxin Transport and the Polarization of Brown Algae Embryos
Plant Physiology
; Light gradients and a variety of other chemical, mechanical, and electrical signals are effective in establishing developmental polarity in brown algae zygotes. The initial asymmetric cell division of the zygote leads to the formation of apical and basal daughter cells that are precursors to
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Multicellular fossils may be the world's oldest.
Science News
; Sunlight filters through shallow water, dappling tiny blades of brown algae that cling to the soft seafloor. Small spores drift from pores and settle to the bottom. This tranquil scene could take place today--except that these particular algae no longer exist. Their fossils do, however, and like an
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Beauty secrets from the deep
The Malay Mail
; THE ocean has held many mysteries for mankind - from what lies beneath its bed, to the creatures that can be found inhabiting its space. Being the largest body of water on our planet, it serves as our biggest supply of the essential ingredient to life. But water is not the only ingredient derived
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Caribbean's Living Coral Endangered By Unusually Warm Sea Last Summer; High Temperature Kills Organisms' Nutrient-Creating Algae
The Washington Post
; Late last summer, a mysterious phenomenon swept through the coral reefs of the Caribbean and adjacent waters, altering the living corals-the primitive animals that build the reefs-in a way that threatens their survival. Scientists do not know what to make of the phenomenon, but some fear it could
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Qld: Tourist hot spot plague by smellly situation
AAP General News (Australia)
; 00-00-0000 Qld: Tourist hot spot plague by smellly situation While farmers struggle to deal with the drought, one of Australia' s most popular seaside towns is also feeling its impact. A foul-smelling brown algae is washing up on the shores of Noosa' s main beach forcing swimmers to look else where
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Qld: Tourist hot spot plagued by smellly situation
AAP General News (Australia)
; 00-00-0000 Qld: Tourist hot spot plagued by smellly situation By Vera Devai BRISBANE, Nov 10 AAP - While farmers struggle to deal with the drought, one of Australia's most popular seaside towns is also feeling - or rather smelling - its impact. A foul-smelling brown algae is washing up on the
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All systems go for Elemis.(PRODUCT NEWS)
Cosmetics International
; Elemis has created a body sculpting system designed to tackle the hips, buttocks, thighs, backs of the arms and insides of the knees. The two products work together to help counter all stages of cellulite production and create a visibly toned silhouette, says Elemis. Body Sculpting Lipo-Refining
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New findings overturn traditional 'kingdoms of life'.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
; ... that he thinks the idea of kingdoms is a ``bankrupt principle'' and needs to be replaced with something different. (EDITORS: KRT News Service wants to help newspaper editors identify stories that may be of interest to ``readers at risk'' (people that newspapers ...
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Mask those imperfections with Lancome. (Skincare).(Brief Article)
Cosmetics International Cosmetic Products Report
; Lancome has introduced a variety of new masks and exfoliators, all designed for different skin types. Renergie Intense Lift Masque ([pounds sterling]25), is described as an instant face lift in a tube, that is enriched with Red Sea plant to firm and tense the skin, the mask is said to provide an
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