Adsorption of phenol and chromium (VI) from aqueous solution using exfoliated graphite: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

Several industrial effluents contain Cr (VI) and phenol in varying concentrations. These compounds are highly toxic even at low concentrations. In this study, Exfoliated Graphite (EG) was investigated as an adsorbent towards the removal of these contaminants. This was motivated by its availability,...

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Main Authors: Siyabulela J. Tshemese, Washington Mhike, Shepherd M. Tichapondwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Arabian Journal of Chemistry
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878535221001751