Removal of Grey BL from Dye Wastewater by Derris (Pongamia Glabra) Leaf Powder by Adsorption

The dye, Grey BL was adsorbed on an adsorbent prepared from mature leaves of the Pungan tree (Pongamia glabra). A batch adsorption study was carried out with variable adsorbate concentration, adsorbent amount and pH. Ninety three percent of the dye could be removed by 2 g of the derris leaf powder f...

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Main Authors: T. Mugugan, A. Ganapathi, R. Valliappan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:E-Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/938692