Extraction of Noble and Rare-Earth Metals from Aqueous Solutions by DNA Cross-Linked Hydrogels.

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Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 052-789-4765.

Published: July 2013

Treasure trove: A method for the extraction of noble and rare-earth metals by a DNA cross-linked hydrogel, based on high DNA affinity to these elements, is described. The hydrogel is promising in applications for metal accumulation and recycling.

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