Browsing AUS Sustainability by Subject "Chromium"
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Applicability of heavy-metal phytoextraction in United Arab Emirates: an investigation of candidate species
(2014-01)Phytoremediation of contaminated calcareous desert land in the United Arab Emirates has been investigated. Soils from 12 northern UAE sites, suspected of metal contamination, were acid-extracted and analyzed by ICP-OES for ... -
Removal of chromium by continuous flow using wool packed columns
(2010-01)Wool was utilized for the removal of Cr from aqueous solution. The wool fibers exhibited selective removal of Cr(VI) at pH 1.0. Breakthrough curves showed that wool can absorb Cr(VI) up to the maximum range studied (600 ... -
Sequential batch contactors for removal of chromium (VI) from wastewater using sheep's wool
(2017-05)The effluent streams of various industries contain heavy metals like chromium. The hexavalent form of it is highly toxic, which needs specific intensive treatment before disposal. Sheep’s wool, as a keratinous adsorbent, ...