Optimization of preparation conditions for activated carbon from palm oil fronds using response surface methodology on removal of pesticides from aqueous solution

Arabian Journal of Chemistry

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 101-108

  Salman, J M ^a  

^a MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND MINERALS   (Iraq)

Author keywords

Activated carbon; Adsorption; Optimization; Palm oil fronds; Pesticides

Indexed keywords

2 ,4-DICHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID (2 ,4-D); ACTIVATION TEMPERATURES; CENTRAL COMPOSITE DESIGNS; IMPREGNATION RATIOS; PHYSIOCHEMICAL ACTIVATION; PREPARATION CONDITIONS; RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY; VARIABLE PARAMETERS;

ACTIVATED CARBON; ADSORPTION; CARBON DIOXIDE; IMPREGNATION; PALM OIL; PESTICIDE EFFECTS; PESTICIDES; POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE;

OPTIMIZATION;

EID: 84891373120     PISSN: 18785352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2013.05.033     Document Type: Article

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