Defluoridation Of Water by Moringa Oleifera- A Natural Adsorbent
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چکیده
The water available for daily consumption may be contaminated by natural sources or by industrial effluents. One such a contaminant is fluoride. Exposure to fluoride in drinking water has a number of adverse effects on human health. One of the naturally available alternatives for defluoridation of water is Moringa Oleifera. Using colourimetric method, tests were conducted to get optimal values of pH of water in acid and alkali treated powder of Moringa Oleifera. Optimal contact time for 212μ and 600μ were determined. For higher removal percentage efficiency of fluoride, optimal dose of adsorbent was also determined. From the results obtained it can be concluded that Moringa Oleifera can become a cheap alternative for defluoridation of water.
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