Efficacy of Moringa oleifera Seed Husk as Adsorptive Agent for Trihalomethanes from a Water Treatment Plant in Southwestern, Nigeria
Trihalomethanes (THMs) are formed when excess chlorine during chlorination of water reacts with organic material in water. They have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. Moringa oleifera (MO) has found wide acceptance by many people in Nigeria who have used it for food for both humans and fauna, f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Chemistry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3450954 |