Ground Water Contamination with Fluoride and Potential Fluoride Removal Technologies for East and Southern Africa
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بررسی کارایی نانولوله‌های کربنی چند جداره مغناطیسی شده با نانو ذرات اکسید آهن در حذف فلوراید از محلول های آبی
Background and purpose: Contamination of drinking water with fluoride due to natural and human activities is a serious problem that threatens human health. Long-term and excessive consumption of water containing fluoride could lead to endocrine glands diseases and Alzheimer's disease. Adsorption process is an effective and popular method for removal of fluoride, so the purpose of this research ...
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تاریخ انتشار 2017