Abstract:In the present studies adsorption of phenol, ammonia and thiocyanate are studied. Phenol, ammonia and thiocyanate co-exist in the coke-oven wastewater. Their presence in wastewater is harmful. High exposures to phenol may be fatal to human beings; infants appear to be hyper susceptible [1]. Ammoniamay cause eutrophication of surface water and is known to be toxic to all vertebrates causing neurological disorder, coma or even death [2]. Thiocyanate is less toxic however it is reported to affect the growth and r… Show more
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