Simultaneous removal of heavy-metal ions in wastewater samples using nano-alumina modified with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine

A Afkhami, M Saber-Tehrani, H Bagheri - Journal of hazardous materials, 2010 - Elsevier
2, 4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) immobilized on sodium dodecyl sulfate coated nano-
alumina was developed for the removal of metal cations Pb (II), Cd (II), Cr (III), Co (II), Ni (II) …

Adsorptive removal of cobalt from aqueous solution by utilizing lemon peel as biosorbent

A Bhatnagar, AK Minocha, M Sillanpää - Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2010 - Elsevier
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of lemon peel waste for the
removal of cobalt ions from aqueous solutions. Batch experiments were performed to study …

Modified maghemite nanoparticles as an efficient adsorbent for removing some cationic dyes from aqueous solution

A Afkhami, M Saber-Tehrani, H Bagheri - Desalination, 2010 - Elsevier
A novel adsorbent, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) modified maghemite nanoparticles (SDS–
γ-Fe2O3), was used for removal of cationic dyes brilliant cresyl blue (BCB), thionine (Th) and …

Removal of an analgesic using activated carbons prepared from urban and industrial residues

I Cabrita, B Ruiz, AS Mestre, IM Fonseca… - Chemical Engineering …, 2010 - Elsevier
The removal of an analgesic drug (acetaminophen) from water was investigated using
activated carbons prepared from different residues, namely urban wastes (post-consumer …

Physicochemical and adsorptive properties of fast‐pyrolysis bio‐chars and their steam activated counterparts

IM Lima, AA Boateng, KT Klasson - Journal of Chemical …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND: This study investigated steam‐activation as a technology for adding value
to fast‐pyrolysis bio‐chars. Due to short residence times in the fluidized‐bed pyrolyzer …

Preparation of activated carbons from agricultural residues for pesticide adsorption

OA Ioannidou, AA Zabaniotou, GG Stavropoulos… - Chemosphere, 2010 - Elsevier
Activated carbons (ACs) can be used not only for liquid but also for vapour phase
applications, such as water treatment, deodorisation, gas purification and air treatment. In …

Dye removal from aqueous solution by magnetic alginate beads crosslinked with epichlorohydrin

V Rocher, A Bee, JM Siaugue, V Cabuil - Journal of hazardous materials, 2010 - Elsevier
Innovative magnetic alginate beads are used to remove organic pollutants from aqueous
solution under different experimental conditions. These alginate beads (EpiMAB) are …

Chemical and structural evaluation of activated carbon prepared from jute sticks for Brilliant Green dye removal from aqueous solution

M Asadullah, M Asaduzzaman, MS Kabir… - Journal of hazardous …, 2010 - Elsevier
Activated carbons have been prepared from jute sticks by chemical activation using ZnCl2
and physical activation using steam for the removal of Brilliant Green dye from aqueous …

[PDF][PDF] Bamboo and Climate Change Mitigation: a comparative analysis of carbon sequestration

L Yiping, L Yanxia, K Buckingham… - … Network for Bamboo …, 2010 - forestindustries.eu
The challenges brought on by Climate Change have been succinctly described by Professor
John Schellnhuber1 as a MAD Challenge; one which requires simultaneous action on …

Removal of rotenone insecticide by adsorption onto chemically modified activated carbons

A Dhaouadi, L Monser, N Adhoum - Journal of hazardous materials, 2010 - Elsevier
The removal of rotenone from synthetic and real wastewaters using modified activated
carbons has been investigated. In order to enhance the removal capacity of rotenone …