Removal of ibuprofen and paracetamol from water using a blend activated carbon from paper waste and avocado seeds
The presence of pharmaceuticals in water is a major problem worldwide. To alleviate this, this study produced carbon blends from avocado seeds and paper waste and activated them with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitric acid (HNO3) and potassium permanganate (KMnO4). The effectiveness of the adsorbents...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-09-01
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Series: | Green Analytical Chemistry |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772577424000442 |