African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Batch adsorption of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Fe, Cr and Cd) from aqueous solutions using coconut husk

I. E. Agbozu*
  • I. E. Agbozu*
  • Department of Environmental Science, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, P.M.B. 1221, Effurun, Nigeria
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F. O. Emoruwa
  • F. O. Emoruwa
  • Department of Environmental Science, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, P.M.B. 1221, Effurun, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 22 August 2013
  •  Accepted: 01 April 2014
  •  Published: 30 April 2014

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