The projection of world population growth with concurrent generation of large volumes of
agro-industrial waste that negatively affect the environment is of great concern. Therefore …

The effectiveness of natural low-cost plant-based biomass and agricultural waste in order to
remove the iron, aluminum, copper, and other heavy metals is presented in this review …

Oranges are popularly consumed globally because of their high nutritional values and
antioxidant properties. The leftover orange wastes, readily available as a raw material, can …

Citrus sinensis peels activated carbon synthesis was done by means of sulfuric acid
activation. Activated carbon was analysed by SEM, XRD, UV-Vis and FT-IR. Two …

In this paper, a carbon dot hydrogel composite (CDs-Hy) capable of efficiently removing Pb
(II) was prepared by hydrogen bonding self-assembly in combination with carbon dots and a …

The present study aimed to synthesize copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles (NPs), which were
used as an adsorbent for the sequestration of Iron (Fe)(III) ion from aqueous solution. The …

Safe and clean water is essential for all living beings. Consumption of polluted water which
is contaminated with iron may cause serious health implications. Therefore, removal of Fe3+ …

Carbon nanomaterialsincluding fullerenes, graphene and its derivations, carbon nanotubes
(CNTs), carbon nanofibers (CNFs) etc. with unique physicaland chemical properties have …

In this study, the bagasse sorghum was modified using citric acid for enhance the adsorption
of Fe (III) ions. The surface morphology, surface functionality, the surface area and the pore …

High levels of iron and manganese in drinking water cause sediment, turbidity, bad taste
and color. As there is a wide area of rice and tea under cultivation in Guilan province with an …