Adsorption of Cd (II), Cu (II), and Zn (II) from Aqueous Solution onto Nitrogen-Functionalized Desmostachya bipinnata

A very simple means of nitrogen functional group grafting onto the backbone of Desmostachya bipinnata is investigated, which is a sacrificial herb in the south Asian region particular to Hindu religion. This natural biomaterial is found to be very effective for metal binding, after treatment with hy...

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Main Authors: Jagjit Kour, Puspa Lal Homagai, Massimo Cagnin, Antonio Masi, Megh Raj Pokhrel, Kedar Nath Ghimire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/649142