Research Article

Column Efficiency of Fluoride Removal Using Quaternized Palm Kernel Shell (QPKS)

Table 10

Comparison of adsorption capacity by different adsorbents on fluoride removal.

AuthorTypes of adsorbentBed height (cm)Initial concentration (mg/l)q (mg/g)

Chen et al. [33]Kanuma mud10201.56
Nur et al. [34]Hydrous ferric oxide12307.06
Paudyal et al. [35]Zr(IV) loaded dried orange juice residue4.829.37.2
Yadav et al. [39]Bio-F sorbent10309.87
Talat et al. [42]Coconut husk activated carbon5101.3
This studyQuaternized palm kernel shell660.99