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      Removal of Pesticides from Water and Wastewater by Different Adsorbents: A Review

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          <p class="first" id="d1461824e83">In this review article, the use of various low-cost adsorbents for the removal of pesticides from water and wastewater has been reviewed. Pesticides may appear as pollutants in water sources, having undesirable impacts to human health because of their toxicity, carcinogenicity, and mutagenicity or causing aesthetic problems such as taste and odors. These pesticides pollute the water stream and it can be removed very effectively using different low-cost adsorbents. It is evident from a literature survey of about 191 recently published papers that low-cost adsorbents have demonstrated outstanding removal capabilities for pesticides. </p>

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          Helical microtubules of graphitic carbon

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            Adsorption of methylene blue on low-cost adsorbents: a review.

            Mohd. Rafatullah, Othman Sulaiman, Rokiah Hashim … (2010)
            In this article, the use of low-cost adsorbents for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from solution has been reviewed. Adsorption techniques are widely used to remove certain classes of pollutants from waters, especially those which are not easily biodegradable. The removal of MB, as a pollutant, from waste waters of textile, paper, printing and other industries has been addressed by the researchers. Currently, a combination of biological treatment and adsorption on activated carbon is becoming more common for removal of dyes from wastewater. Although commercial activated carbon is a preferred adsorbent for color removal, its widespread use is restricted due to its relatively high cost which led to the researches on alternative non-conventional and low-cost adsorbents. The purpose of this review article is to organize the scattered available information on various aspects on a wide range of potentially low-cost adsorbents for MB removal. These include agricultural wastes, industrial solid wastes, biomass, clays minerals and zeolites. Agricultural waste materials being highly efficient, low cost and renewable source of biomass can be exploited for MB remediation. It is evident from a literature survey of about 185 recently published papers that low-cost adsorbents have demonstrated outstanding removal capabilities for MB. Copyright (c) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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              Environmental applications of carbon-based nanomaterials.

              Meagan Mauter, Menachem Elimelech (2008)
              The unique and tunable properties of carbon-based nanomaterials enable new technologies for identifying and addressing environmental challenges. This review critically assesses the contributions of carbon-based nanomaterials to a broad range of environmental applications: sorbents, high-flux membranes, depth filters, antimicrobial agents, environmental sensors, renewable energy technologies, and pollution prevention strategies. In linking technological advance back to the physical, chemical, and electronic properties of carbonaceous nanomaterials, this article also outlines future opportunities for nanomaterial application in environmental systems.
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                Title: Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C
                Abbreviated Title: Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C
                Publisher: Informa UK Limited
                ISSN (Print): 1059-0501
                ISSN (Electronic): 1532-4095
                Publication date Created: November 09 2010
                Publication date Created: November 09 2010
                Publication date (Electronic): November 09 2010
                Publication date (Print): November 09 2010
                Volume: 28
                Issue: 4
                Pages: 231-271
                Affiliations
                [1 ]a School of Industrial Technology , Universiti Sains Malaysia , Malaysia
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                DOI: 10.1080/10590501.2010.525782
                PubMed ID: 21069614
                SO-VID: f7c513be-0368-480a-95c7-f85875106a9f
                Copyright © © 2010
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