Ecofriendly and low-cost adsorbent for efficient removal of lead and nickel from aqueous solution

Amal S. Al Rahbi*, Nalini Uthman, Wafa A. Al Rawahi, Amani Al Nabhani, Khulod Al Maqbali, Maryam Al Hattali, Zahra Al Zuhimi

Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman
* amal.alrahbi@utas.edu.om (corresponding author)

(2025) 308–314
https://doi.org/10.5004.dsal.2025.700024

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