Biosorption potential of natural, pyrolysed and acid-assisted pyrolysed sugarcane bagasse for the removal of lead from contaminated water
Lead (Pb) is a ubiquitous pollutant which poses serious threats to plants, animals and humans once entered into the food chain via contaminated industrial effluents on their discharge into the surface of water bodies and/or geological materials. This study aimed to examine and compare the biosorptio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-09-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/5672.pdf |