Simple and rapid method of isolating humic acids from tropical peat soils (Saprists)

• Main Authors: Shamsuddin, Rosliza, Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna, Kasim, Susilawati, Nik Ab. Majid, Nik Muhamad, Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Science Publications 2009
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16714/1/ajassp.2009.820.823.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16714/; http://www.thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajassp.2009.820.823
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Problem Statement: The isolation (extraction, fractionation and purification) of humic acids (HA) from soils is laborious, time consuming and expensive. The extraction, fractionation and purification periods of these substances vary from 12 h-7 days. In order to facilitate production of HA at compet...