Adsorption of Fluorides in Drinking Water by Palm Residues

Adsorption of Fluorides in Drinking Water by Palm Residues

Fluorides represent a significant problem in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In fact, this ion is essential for human health but, if taken in excess, it can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis. In LMICs, the pollution of groundwater from fluorides is of natural origin. Therefore, if provid...

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Main Authors: Maria Cristina Collivignarelli, Alessandro Abbà, Marco Carnevale Miino, Vincenzo Torretta, Elena Cristina Rada, Francesca Maria Caccamo, Sabrina Sorlini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
dental fluorosis
fluoride health effects
low-cost defluorination
adsorption
alternative adsorbent
low-cost adsorbent
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/9/3786

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