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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | Resources, Environment and Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666916121000074 |