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Removal of heavy metals by nanoadsorbents: A review
Journal of Environment & Biotechnology Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, Pages 96-104, January 2017
Achla Kaushal, S.K. Singh
ABSTRACT
Discharge of heavy metals from industrial, municipal, agricultural and domestic wastewater has become a serious
threat for the ecosystem. New class of adsorbents developed during past couple of decades has helped to
overcome this growing threat. They have gained popularity due to their distinct characteristic and have shown
excellent potential in treatment of wastewater and industrial effluents to be reused for various purposes for the
sustainable development of growing society. This paper presents a scientific review of the nanoadsorbents used
in recent times in the removal of heavy metals from wastewater, highlighting their efficiency, advantages and the
mechanism involved in the removal.
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Journal of Environment and Biotechnology Research
Volume 6, Number 1, 2017, pp. 96-104