Journal of
Civil Engineering and Construction Technology

  • Abbreviation: J. Civ. Eng. Constr. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2634
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCECT
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 140

Full Length Research Paper

A study on arsenic and copper extraction capacity of Spirodela polyrhiza from water

Sourav Ray*
  • Sourav Ray*
  • Department of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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S. Islam
  • S. Islam
  • Department of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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D. R. Tumpa
  • D. R. Tumpa
  • Department of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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M. A. Kayum
  • M. A. Kayum
  • Department of Construction Management, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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S. D. Shuvro
  • S. D. Shuvro
  • Business School, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 17 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 03 December 2014
  •  Published: 31 January 2015

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