Table 7 The maximum sorption capacity of HS and HSN Sahara plants derived adsorbents for Pb(II) compared with previously published adsorbents.

From: Novel mercerized Haloxylon salicornicum Sahara plants derived adsorbents for efficient removal of lead(II) from wastewater

Biosorbent

qe (mg/g)

Biosorbent type

References

Pokeweed (untreated)

13.19

Plant

72

Pokeweed (treated with nitric acid)

14.51

Plant

72

Durian tree sawdust

20.37

Plant

73

Coconut coir

37.04

Plant

73

Oil palm empty fruit bunch

37.59

Plant

73

Olive tree pruning (untreated)

27.05

Plant

74

HS

100.68

Plant

Present study

HSN

113.33

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