Abstract
AbstractToxicity of heavy metals to higher life forms is ascribed to mobility and accumulation in water reservoir. Adsorption offers a promising alternative to treat wastewater. This article proposes green and economically viable options for the replacement of expensive commercial adsorbent. The spent Camelia sinensis (black tea) and Gallus domesticus (hen egg shell) powder under identical experimental conditions possesses better sorbing potential for cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb). The adsorbents can be conveniently regenerated with HCl solution. The proposed adsorbents were found successful in situ remediation of textile, pharmaceutical, and leather industry effluents. Cost benefit and batch sorption analysis strongly recommends the present experimental endeavor for commercial scale up.
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