Comparative analysis of floating and submerged macrophytes for heavy metal (copper, chromium, arsenic and lead) removal: sorbent preparation, characterization, regeneration and cost estimation

In this study, a comparative evaluation of floating and submerged macrophytes was performed. Azolla filiculoides (free floating) and Hydrilla verticillata (submerged) aquatic macrophytes were utilized for arsenic, copper, chromium and lead removal from the respective metallic ion solutions. Batch ex...

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Main Authors: Akhilesh Bind, Lalit Goswami, Veeru Prakash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-04-01
Series:Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24749508.2018.1452460