Identification of two low-cost and locally available filter media (pumice and scoria) for removal of hazardous pollutants from tannery wastewater

Identification of two low-cost and locally available filter media (pumice and scoria) for removal of hazardous pollutants from tannery wastewater

Abstract Background Tannery wastewater contains the most hazardous pollutants. Therefore, identifying potentially efficient, low-cost and locally available filter media as an adsorbent for the treatment of tannery wastewater is critical. The aim of this study is to identify and assess the ability of...

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Main Authors: Mekonnen Birhanie Aregu, Seyoum Leta Asfaw, Mohammed Mazharuddin Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-05-01
Series:Environmental Systems Research
Subjects:
Tannery wastewater
Pumice
Scoria
Filter media
Removal efficiency
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40068-018-0112-2

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