Research Article

Assessment of the Use of Epicarp and Mesocarp of Green Coconut for Removal of Fluoride Ions in Aqueous Solution

Table 4

Maximum adsorption capacity of some adsorbents for fluoride ions removal.

Adsorbent (mg·g−1)Reference

Mixed rare earth oxides of activated alumina0.7400[39]
Modified amberlite resin0.0610[40]
Granular acid-treated bentonite0.2780[41]
Natural chitosan1.3900[42]
Epicarp of green coconut2.2265 (35°C)This work
Mesocarp of green coconut3.2253 (45°C)This work