Activated Opuntia ficus-indica as an efficient adsorbent for iodine and heavy metals Cr(III), Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions uptake for wastewater treatment
Ahmed A. Alzharani
Abstract:Water pollution by heavy metals or iodine is a serious environmental issue that poses a threat to human health and ecosystems. Therefore, there is a need for developing efficient and low-cost methods for removing heavy metals and iodine from water sources. Activated Opuntia ficus-indica (AOFI) has been used for various purposes such as food, medicine, cosmetics, biofuel, and soil stabilization. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using AOFI as an adsorbent for removing heavy metals; e.g… Show more
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