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Inamuddin et al. (eds.), Green Adsorbents to Remove Metals, Dyes and Boron
from Polluted Water, Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World 49,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47400-3_12
Chapter 12
Application of Adsorption Methods
for Boron Uptake
Pelin Demircivi
Contents
12.1 Introduction
314
12.2 Chemical Properties of Boron
314
12.3 Effects of Boron on Living Organisms
315
12.4 Boron Sources and Industrial Applications
316
12.5 Adsorption
316
12.5.1 Clay Minerals
316
12.5.2 Industrial Waste
317
12.5.3 Oxides, Hydroxides, and Layered Double Hydroxides
318
12.6 Conclusion
319
References
320
Abstract Development of science and technology may cause increase in consumption of the products. Consumption is the main reason of the environmental pollution, which includes water, air, and soil pollution. Therefore, sustainability is the
most important factor for our natural sources. Due to industrial applications, water
sources are in great danger. There are many micro and macro pollutants in the water.
For the removal of the pollutants, various methods have been applied such as physical, chemical, or biological treatment. However, mostly advanced treatment methods are used for the removal of pollutants such as adsorption, membrane operations,
and solvent extraction. This chapter includes adsorption process for the removal of
boron, which has noticeable effects on the environment. Boron, produced from natural sources, is released to the water during industrial activities. Its concentration in
the water is the important parameter since it can negatively affect plants, animals,
and humans. Therefore, various adsorbents were used for the removal of boron
effectively.
P. Demircivi (*)
Engineering Faculty, Chemical and Process Engineering Department, Yalova University,
Yalova, Turkey
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Inamuddin et al. (eds.), Green Adsorbents to Remove Metals, Dyes and Boron
from Polluted Water, Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World 49,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47400-3_12
Chapter 12
Application of Adsorption Methods
for Boron Uptake
Pelin Demircivi
Contents
12.1 Introduction
314
12.2 Chemical Properties of Boron
314
12.3 Effects of Boron on Living Organisms
315
12.4 Boron Sources and Industrial Applications
316
12.5 Adsorption
316
12.5.1 Clay Minerals
316
12.5.2 Industrial Waste
317
12.5.3 Oxides, Hydroxides, and Layered Double Hydroxides
318
12.6 Conclusion
319
References
320
Abstract Development of science and technology may cause increase in consumption of the products. Consumption is the main reason of the environmental pollution, which includes water, air, and soil pollution. Therefore, sustainability is the
most important factor for our natural sources. Due to industrial applications, water
sources are in great danger. There are many micro and macro pollutants in the water.
For the removal of the pollutants, various methods have been applied such as physical, chemical, or biological treatment. However, mostly advanced treatment methods are used for the removal of pollutants such as adsorption, membrane operations,
and solvent extraction. This chapter includes adsorption process for the removal of
boron, which has noticeable effects on the environment. Boron, produced from natural sources, is released to the water during industrial activities. Its concentration in
the water is the important parameter since it can negatively affect plants, animals,
and humans. Therefore, various adsorbents were used for the removal of boron
effectively.
P. Demircivi (*)
Engineering Faculty, Chemical and Process Engineering Department, Yalova University,
Yalova, Turkey