Adsorption of Ni<sup>2+</sup> and Cd<sup>2+</sup> from Water by Calcium Alginate/Spent Coffee Grounds Composite Beads

The use of heavy metals in technological applications has led to detrimental effects on human health and the environment. Activated carbon and ion-exchange resins are commonly used to remove pollutants but they are expensive. Therefore, the research of low-cost alternatives derived from natural reso...

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Main Authors: Roberto Torres-Caban, Carmen A. Vega-Olivencia, Nairmen Mina-Camilde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/21/4531