Biosorption is a variant of sorption techniques in which the sorbent is a material of biological
origin. This technique is considered to be low cost and environmentally friendly, and it can …

The disadvantages of conventional methods in water and wastewater management
including the demand for high energy consumption, the creation of secondary toxic sludge …

Water pollution with dyes that are non-biodegradable has become a very concerning
environmental problem in the world today. Therefore, the aim of this research was to …

Cotton-based adsorbents (CBAs) are promising materials for combating the problem of
heavy metal pollution of environmental waters. This is ascribed to the low cost, abundance …

Background Azo dyes are recalcitrant organic pollutants present in textile industry effluents.
Conventional treatment methods to remove them come with a range of disadvantages …

This study involved preparation and modification of Saccharum officinarium as adsorbent
used for the removal of chromium (VI) ions in a batch process. The adsorbent was modified …

In this work, Opuntia fuliginosa and Agave angustifolia fibers were used as an alternative for
the removal of heavy metals from water, through a biosorption process. Both species of plant …

The present study aims to prepare novel quinoa biosorbent (QB), acid activated QB
(QB/Acid) and its nanocomposite with magnetic nanoparticles (QB/MNPs) for batch scale Cr …

Green synthesis is a clean and eco-friendly process in which metal nanoparticles can be
produced by the reaction between a metal salt solution and plant organ extract. In the …

Lead (Pb) pollution is a major concern in many developing nations of the world. Hence,
there is a need for the development of an environmentally safe and cost-effective method for …