Removal of Mercury, Lead and Copper from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon of Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunch

The ability of activated carbon prepared from palm oil empty fruit bunches (EFB) to remove mercury (Hg(II)), lead (Pb(II)) and copper (Cu(II)) from aqueous solutions was investigated. The EFB activated carbon was produced by using chemical and physical activation processes. The adsorption capacity w...

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Main Authors: Wahi, Rafeah, Ngaini, Zainab, Usun Jok, Veronica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IDOSI Publications 2009
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Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/10868/1/Ngaini.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/10868/
http://www.idosi.org/wasj/wasj5(s)/13.pdf
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Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Language: English