Removal of lead(II) and cadmium(II) ions from wastewater using activated biocarbon

ScienceAsia

Volumn 37, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 115-119

  Singanan, M ^a  

^a Department of Geography   (India)

Author keywords

Biomaterials; Biosorption; Heavy metals; Tridax procumbens; Water treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 79960482439     PISSN: 15131874     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2011.37.115     Document Type: Article

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