Recovery of Iron Nanoparticles from Mine Wastewater Using Plant Extracts of <i>Eucalyptus Globulus</i>, <i>Callistemon Viminalis</i> and <i>Persea Americana</i>

Mine wastewater (MW) is often rich in heavy metals that can have measurable effects on humans. The storage and treatment of MW remains a challenge for most mining companies. Iron (Fe) in MW was removed by using extracts from <i>Eucalyptus globulus</i> (EG); <i>Callistemon viminalis...

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Main Authors: Lovasoa C. Razanamahandry, Assumpta C. Nwanya, Michael O. Akharame, Badeggi U. Muhammad, Seteno K.O. Ntwampe, Elvis Fosso-Kankeu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/10/859