Figure 7.

Diagrammatic representation of a facile, robust, recyclable, and efficient NC aerogel for the efficient removal of hazardous mercury ions from contaminated water.¹²⁵ Photography courtesy: Geng, B.; Wang, H.; Wu, S.; Ru, J.; Tong, C.; Chen, Y.; Liu, H.; Wu, S.; and Liu, X. Reprinted with permission from Geng, B.; Wang, H.; Wu, S.; Ru, J.; Tong, C.; Chen, Y.; Liu, H.; Wu, S.; and Liu, X. Surface-tailored nanocellulose aerogels with thiol-functional moieties for highly efficient and selective removal of Hg(II) ions from water. ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng.2017,5 (12), 11715–11726. Copyright 2017, the American Chemical Society.