Removal of phenol and 4-nitrophenol from wastewater using a composite prepared from clay and Cocos nucifera shell: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies

Wastewater generated from industries contains a large number of toxic substances, including phenolic compounds, that are harmful to the aquatic life and the environment. In this work, a composite was prepared from locally sourced materials (coconut shell and clay) for adsorption of phenol and 4-nitr...

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Main Authors: Matthew A. Adebayo, Felicia I. Areo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:Resources, Environment and Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666916121000074