Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium Using Sorbaria sorbifolia Aqueous Leaf Extract
Aqueous plant leaves extract (PLE) of an abundant shrub, Sorbaria sorbifolia, was explored for the reduction of hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), to trivalent chromium, Cr(III). The effect of contact time, pH, PLE quantity, ionic strength, hardness, temperature and effective initial Cr(VI) ion concentrat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-07-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/7/7/715 |