Archive:: American Journal of Environmental Protection:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014

Comparative Study of the Bioadsorbtion of Cadmium and Lead from Industrial Waste Water Using Melon (Citrullus colocynthis) Husk Activated with Sulphuric Acid

Nwankw Ogonna Daniel, Ewuim Sylvanus Chima, Mogbo Tochukwu Chinedu

Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2014

Pages: 1-8

Received: 7 April 2014

Accepted: 25 April 2014

Published: 14 June 2014

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajep.s.2014030601.11

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This article belongs to the Special Issue Environmental Degradation

Abstract: Melon (Citrullus colocynthis) husk (Lloyd, 1898), a readily available agricultural waste product was used as a low-cost potential adsorbent to remove cadmium and Lead from industrial effluents. Adsorption studies were carried out on melon husks activated with sulphuric acid as a function of parameters such as contact time, adsorbent dosage and adso... Show More

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Degradation of the River Channel Righ by Sewage and Contamination of Groundwater Nearby: Decline of Palm in the East Northern Sahara of Algeria

Benguergoura Laradj Samia

Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6-1, December 2014

Pages: 9-13

Received: 7 August 2014

Accepted: 11 August 2014

Published: 20 August 2014

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajep.s.2014030601.12

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Abstract: About 150 km along the ancient river channel Righ evacuates water leaching to chott Melghir 50 oasis. Since the eighties, water surpluses caused by discharges of urban wastewater and drainage water, caused the rise of the water table, causing an imbalance in the valley until sterilization of agricultural soils surrounding palm. Our study has shown ... Show More

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