The removal of cadmium (II) and lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions by the Ziziphus lotus fruits powder, as inexpensive and eco-friendly biosorbent, was studied in batch mode. Fruits powder (FP) revealed the highest uptake rate at pH=8 and pH=7 for Cd(II) and Pb(II) consecutively. The best...
1 February 2024 in Journal of Ecological Engineering
Ziziphus lotus has been the subject of several researchs because of its nutritional benefits and ecological attributes. The removal of hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) from a solution using powdered Zizphus lotus fruits, for its qualities of being inexpensive as well as environmentally friendly, was...
1 November 2024 in Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
One of the main sources of novel chemicals with possible medical use is medicinal plants. Multiple diseases have been treated with them in traditional medicine. The purpose of this study was to explore the phytochemical characteristics, antioxidant effects, and antibacterial activities of several...