Abstract: Clays such as kaolinite and bentonite are widely used in various industries as sorbents. The sorptive characteristics of clays are exploited when they are used in contaminant barrier systems. To use clays effectively, their ...

Abstract: The present study was undertaken to compare the capabilities of four of the known methods; more specifically,

Abstract: To develop effective decontamination methods, characterization and identification of contaminated soils are needed. However, current methods of environmental soil characterization involve either soil sampling and analysis ...

Abstract: Modified by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) salts and unmodified bagasse fibers were tested for the removal of total dissolved solids (TDSs) from cooling tower water. Parameters such as hydrogen ion concentration ...

Abstract: Physical, mineralogical, and zeta potential studies were conducted on selected erodible lateritic soils from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. These soils are residual and highly weathered, and they have a very low amount of organic ...