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Removal of Lead from Polluted Water Using Ricinus communis Powder as BioadsorbentBy R. Srinivasan, P. A. Sadgir
Abstract: This research paper presents the performance of Ricinus communis as a bio-adsorbent for the removal of lead from water. Among various pollutants, lead is the major pollutant in water. Conventionally, removal of lead is carried out with chemical treatments. In the present research work, aim is to remove lead by using naturally available ecofriendly, economical, nontoxic bio-adsorbent. After literature review, we have selected Ricinus communis for the removal of lead. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 46–54 Read article →
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A Review on Removal of Heavy Metal from Polluted Water using Low Cost Bio-adsorbentBy R. Srinivasan, P. A. Sadgir
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis review paper presents the performance of natural low cost bio-adsorbent used for the removal of heavy metals from polluted water. The current study focuses on various natural low cost bio-absorbents such as native algae, papaya peel, bone powder, Nile rose plant, natural clayey, rice straw, rice bran, rice husk, coconut shell, Neem leaves, hyacinth roots, powder of heartwood, Moringa oleifera bark an agricultural solid waste, resin of mimosa tannin, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article →