Chromium exists in oxidation states ranging from− IV to+ VI, inclusively. The compounds
exhibit a wide range of geometries including square planar, tetrahedral, octahedral, and …

Hexavalent chromium is a well-known highly toxic metal, considered a priority pollutant.
Industrial sources of Cr (VI) include leather tanning, cooling tower blowdown, plating …

Discharge of heavy metals from metal processing industries is known to have adverse
effects on the environment. Conventional treatment technologies for removal of heavy …

The presence of hexavalent chromium in wastewater is a potential hazard to aquatic
animals and humans. There are various mechanisms proposed, kinetic models used and …

Though several in-situ treatment methods exist to remediate polluted sites, selecting an
appropriate site-specific remediation technology is challenging and is critical for successful …

Metal and polymer based materials are the conventional coagulants used in water and
wastewater treatment operations. Despite the wide applicability of these genera of …

The removal of heavy metal from the environment, especially wastewater, is now shifting
from the use of conventional methods to the use of biosorption, which may be defined as the …

The genus Ocimum has a number of species that are used to treat different types of
disorders and diseases from ancient times. In this genus, O. basilicum plays a vital role due …

Sustainable development requires the development and promotion of environmental
management and a constant search for green technologies to treat a wide range of aquatic …

Biosorption: An eco-friendly alternative for heavy metal removal Page 1 African Journal of
Biotechnology Vol. 6 (25), pp. 2924-2931, 28 December, 2007 Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB …