Ideal pH for the adsorption of metal ions Cr 6+ , Ni 2+ , Pb 2+ in aqueous solution with different adsorbent materials

• Published in: Open agriculture Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 115 - 123
• Main Authors: Cruz-Lopes, Luísa P., Macena, Morgana, Esteves, Bruno, Guiné, Raquel P. F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 19.02.2021

Abstract Industrialization increases the number of heavy metals released into the environment. Lead (Pb 2+ ), nickel (Ni 2+ ) and chromium (Cr 6+ ) are among these toxic metals and cause irreversible effects on ecosystems and human health due to their bio-accumulative potential. The decontamination...